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Tenant Arrested After Assaulting Landlord

(TOWN OF ERIN, ON) – The Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were dispatched to Wellington Road 26, within the Town of Erin involving a landlord-tenant dispute.

On August 30, 2025, at approximately 3:30 p.m., Wellington County OPP received a report of a heated landlord-tenant dispute, resulting in police being called to the scene.

On arrival, officers spoke with both parties and learned that amongst a prolonged heated argument between landlord and tenant, that the tenant allegedly threatened the landlord and then ‘belly-bumped’ them, causing the landlord to be knocked onto the ground.

As a result of the investigation, Anthony VANDERVELDE, a 58-year-old from the Town of Erin, is charged under the Criminal Code with:

  • Assault
  • Uttering threats – cause death or bodily harm

The victim did not report any injury.

The accused has been released from police custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice – Guelph at a later date.

The Wellington OPP is requesting anyone with information to call 1-888-310-1122.

Should you wish to be anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers Guelph Wellington at www.csgw.tips or toll free at 1-800-222-TIPS or 8477. If your information leads to an arrest, you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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Shawn JOHNSTONE – Assault

(TOWN OF ERIN, ON) – An individual has been charged in connection with an assault investigation in Erin.

On Tuesday, September 9, 2025, at approximately 8:00 p.m., the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of an altercation at a residence on Laurel Lane in Erin.

The investigation determined that two people were involved in an interaction, during which one assaulted the other and damaged property. No injuries were reported.

As a result of the investigation, Shawn JOHNSTONE, a 43-year-old from Erin was charged with:

  • Assault
  • Mischief Under $5,000

The accused has been released from police custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice – Guelph on October 14, 2025.

The Wellington OPP is requesting anyone with information to call 1-888-310-1122.

Should you wish to be anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers Guelph Wellington at www.csgw.tips or toll free at 1-800-222-TIPS or 8477. If your information leads to an arrest, you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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19 Year Old Facing Impaired Driving Charge

(TOWN OF ERIN, ON) – The Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) charge a Brampton resident criminally, stemming from a traffic stop.

On August 9, 2025, at approximately 10:15 a.m., members of the Wellington County OPP were dispatched to unknown parked truck outside of a residence, with the driver passed out in the driver’s seat.

Officers responded to the location and as a result of the investigation, Parneet RAI, a 19-year-old from Brampton is charged under the Criminal Code with:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)

A 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (ADLS) and a seven-day vehicle impoundment was initiated as per statute.

The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice – Guelph on August 22, 2025.

If you have an urgent traffic complaint or if you suspect someone is driving while their ability to operate a motor vehicle is impaired by drugs or alcohol, please call 911 immediately.

If you have a non-emergency traffic complaint, you may also call 1-888-310-1122 or www.opp.ca/reportacrime.

Should you wish to be anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers Guelph Wellington at www.csgw.tips or toll free at 1-800-222-TIPS or 8477. If your information leads to an arrest, you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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39 Year Old Arrested #WaitInTheTruck

(TOWN OF ERIN, ON) – An Erin resident has been charged in relation to an intimate partner violence investigation. 

On July 4, 2025, at approximately 7:00 p.m., members of the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were dispatched to a report of a disturbance at an address within the Town of Erin.

As a result of the investigation, a 39-year-old of Erin is charged under the Criminal Code with one count of spousal assault.

The accused has been released from police custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice – Guelph at a later date.

The OPP will not release names to protect the identity of the victim(s).

Victims of intimate partner violence and sexual assault are not alone. If you, or someone you know, needs support, there are local resources listed below that are available to help:

·        Victim Services Wellington: 519-824-1212

·        Sexual Assault / Domestic Violence Care and Treatment Centre: 519-837-6440

·        Guelph-Wellington Women in Crisis: 519-836-1110 or 1-800-265-7233

The OPP can be reached anytime, anywhere in the Province of Ontario at 1-888-310-1122.

Should you wish to be anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers Guelph Wellington at www.csgw.tips or toll free at 1-800-222-TIPS or 8477. If your information leads to an arrest, you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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19 Year Old Deceased – One Arrested

(ERIN, ON) – The Wellington County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police is currently investigating a single-vehicle collision involving a utility task vehicle (UTV) that has left one person deceased.

On Saturday, June 28, 2025, at approximately 12:15 a.m., the OPP responded to reports of a serious collision involving a UTV carrying four passengers that had overturned at the intersection of Sideroad 10 at Eighth Line in Erin.

The deceased has been identified as a 19-year-old male from Burlington. The three other passengers did not suffer any injuries.

On Saturday, June 28, 2025, Julian CONNELL, a 20-year-old of Erin, was charged with:

·        Young driver Blood Alcohol Content above zero

·        Operation causing death

·        Dangerous operation causing death

·        Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration 80 plus

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Provincial Court of Justice in Guelph on Tuesday, July 29, 2025.

The investigation remains ongoing. The OPP is asking anyone with information or dashcam footage of the incident to contact the Wellington County OPP at 1-888-310-1122, or report anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or online at www.ontariocrimesoppers.ca.

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Michael Shane HEARN – Drunk Driving

(TOWN OF ERIN, ON) -On February 16, 2025, at approximately 5:30 p.m. officers from the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Wellington County Detachment were dispatched to a report of a motor vehicle stuck in a snowbank on Thompson Crescent, in the Town of Erin.

As a result of the investigation, Michael Shane HEARN, 49-years-old of Erin, was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – blood concentration 80 plus contrary to the Criminal Code

The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice – Guelph, on February 25, 2025.

If you have an urgent traffic complaint or if you suspect someone is driving while their ability to operate a motor vehicle is impaired by drugs or alcohol, please call 911 immediately. If you have a non-emergency traffic complaint, you may also call 1-888-310-1122 or www.opp.ca/reportacrime. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a tip online at www.csgw.tips. You may be eligible for a reward from Crime Stoppers of up to $2,000.

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COXHEAD Was Arrested – Details Released

(TOWN OF ERIN, ON) – The Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) charge a Caledon Village resident criminally stemming from a single motor vehicle collision.

On January 28, 2025, at approximately 7:30 p.m., members of the Wellington County OPP attended the scene of a single motor vehicle collision on Main Street within the Town of Erin.

As a result of the investigation, Bruce COXHEAD, a 66-year-old of Caledon Village is charged under the Criminal Code with:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)

There were no injuries as a result of the collision.

A 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (ADLS) and a seven-day vehicle impoundment was initiated as per statute.

The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice – Guelph on February 11, 2025.

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Michael HEARN – Drunk Driving

(TOWN OF ERIN, ON) – The Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) charges a local resident with a criminal charge, stemming from a traffic stop.

On January 12, 2025, at approximately 2:30 p.m., members of the Wellington County OPP were performing a traffic enforcement initiative when they detected a suspicious motor vehicle and initiated a traffic stop on Main Street within the Town of Erin.

As a result of the investigation, Michael HEARN, a 49-year-old of Erin is charged under the Criminal Code with:

  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)

A 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (ADLS) and a seven-day vehicle impoundment was initiated as per statute.

The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice – Guelph on January 21, 2025.

If you have an urgent traffic complaint or if you suspect someone is driving while their ability to operate a motor vehicle is impaired by drugs or alcohol, please call 911 immediately. If you have a non-emergency traffic complaint, you may also call 1-888-310-1122 or www.opp.ca/reportacrime. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS). You may be eligible for a reward from Crime Stoppers of up to $2,000.

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Terry HUSBANDS – Drunk Driving

(TOWN OF ERIN, ON) – The Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) charge a York resident with a criminal charge, stemming from a traffic stop.

On December 15, 2024, at approximately 4:45 p.m., members of the Wellington County OPP were conducting a traffic enforcement initiative when they detected a suspicious motor vehicle and initiated a traffic stop on Wellington Road 52 within the Town of Erin.

As a result of the investigation, Terry HUSBANDS, a 36-year-old of York was charged under the Criminal Code with:

  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)

A 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (ADLS) and a seven-day vehicle impoundment was initiated as per statute.

The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice – Guelph on December 24, 2024.

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Levi FREER – Drunk Driving

(TOWN OF ERIN, ON) – The Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrest an Erin resident with two Criminal charges stemming from a single-vehicle collision.

On December 13, 2024, at approximately 5:30 p.m., members of the Wellington County OPP attended the scene of a single-vehicle collision on Sideroad 10 within the Town of Erin.

As a result of the investigation, Levi FREER, a 22-year-old of Erin was charged under the Criminal Code with:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)

There were no injuries as a result of the collision.

A 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (ADLS) and a seven-day vehicle impoundment was initiated as per statute.

The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice – Guelph on December 24, 2024.

If you have an urgent traffic complaint or if you suspect someone is driving while their ability to operate a motor vehicle is impaired by drugs or alcohol, please call 911 immediately. If you have a non-emergency traffic complaint, you may also call 1-888-310-1122 or www.opp.ca/reportacrime. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS). You may be eligible for a reward from Crime Stoppers of up to $2,000.

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Michael DUBRICK Was Arrested Again

(ERIN TWP, ON) – Wellington County OPP responded to a motor vehicle collision on Trafalgar Road, involving two occupants fleeing the scene prior to police arrival. Both suspects are now in police custody and two vehicles are reported to have been involved in the initial collision.

On November 12, 2024, just before 10:00 a.m., the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a motor vehicle collision, involving two vehicles, on Trafalgar Road within the Town of Erin. Through the course of the investigation, it was discovered that the subject vehicle involved was in-fact stolen and the two occupants had fled the scene into a nearby wooded area.

In response, The Ontario Provincial Police Aviation Unit, the Emergency Response Team (ERT), the OPP Canine Unit (K9), alongside other uniform members of the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police attended the scene and began searching the area. Several nearby roads were closed as a result.

Two individuals were later located and taken into custody without incident.

As a result of the investigation, Michael DUBRICK, a 31-year-old of Kitchener, has been charged under the Criminal Code and the Highway Traffic Act with:

  • Driving while under suspension
  • Possession Property Obtained by Crime over $5000
  • Failure to stop after accident
  • Operation while Prohibited
  • Dangerous Operation
  • Failure to comply with release order – other than to attend court

The accused has been held in custody, pending a bail hearing.

Mary-Ann GRANDY, a 38-year-old of Kitchener, has been charged under the Criminal Code with:

  • Possession Property Obtained by Crime over $5,000

The accused has been held in custody, pending a bail hearing.

The Wellington County OPP would like to thank the public with their assistance in this investigation.

The Wellington County OPP is requesting anyone with information to call 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000.

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Adrian A. BRUNO – Drunk Driving

(ERIN, ON) On October 18, 2024, at approximately 11:15 p.m. Wellington County OPP attended a collision involving a single motor vehicle into the ditch on Ninth Line, Erin.

As a result of the investigation, Adrian A. BRUNO, 32-years-old of Brampton, was charged with:

  • Operation While Impaired – Alcohol and Drugs contrary to the Criminal Code
  • Operation While Impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus) contrary to the Criminal Code

No injuries were reported as a result of the collision.

The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario court of justice – Guelph, on October 29, 2024.

If you have an urgent traffic complaint or if you suspect someone is driving while their ability to operate a motor vehicle is impaired by drugs or alcohol, please call 911 immediately. If you have a non-emergency traffic complaint, you may also call 1-888-310-1122 or www.opp.ca/reportacrime. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a tip online at www.csgw.tips. You may be eligible for a reward from Crime Stoppers of up to $2,000.

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Sunny AULAKH – Drunk Driving

(TOWN OF ERIN, ON) – On October 11, 2024, at approximately 10:45 p.m. officers from the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Wellington County Detachment were conducting a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) program on Main Street, Erin.

During the operation, a vehicle was stopped, and the driver was assessed for sobriety. As a result of the investigation, Sunny AULAKH, 27 years-old of Erin, was charged with:

  • Operation While Impaired – alcohol and drugs contrary to the Criminal Code
  • Operation While Impaired – blood alcohol concentration 80 plus contrary to the Criminal Code

The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario court of justice – Guelph, at a later date.

If you have an urgent traffic complaint or if you suspect someone is driving while their ability to operate a motor vehicle is impaired by drugs or alcohol, please call 911 immediately. If you have a non-emergency traffic complaint, you may also call 1-888-310-1122 or www.opp.ca/reportacrime. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a tip online at www.csgw.tips. You may be eligible for a reward from Crime Stoppers of up to $2,000.

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Telfer H. BEVERIDGE – Drunk Driving

(ERIN, ON) – On September 28, 2024, at approximately 2:45 a.m. officers from the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Wellington County Detachment were dispatched to a single motor vehicle collision on Side Road 17, Erin.

As a result of the investigation, Telfer H., BEVERIDGE , 24-years-old of Caledon, was charged with:

  • Operation while Impaired – Alcohol and Drugs contrary to the Criminal Code
  • Operation While Impaired – blood alcohol concentration 80 plus contrary to the Criminal Code

The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario court of justice – Guelph, at a later date.

If you have an urgent traffic complaint or if you suspect someone is driving while their ability to operate a motor vehicle is impaired by drugs or alcohol, please call 911 immediately. If you have a non-emergency traffic complaint, you may also call 1-888-310-1122 or www.opp.ca/reportacrime. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a tip online at www.csgw.tips. You may be eligible for a reward from Crime Stoppers of up to $2,000.

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Cindy D. TUCKER Was Arrested

(ERIN, ON) – The Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested and charged a driver after an automated licence plate recognition system (ALPR) alert.

On August 31, 2024, at approximately 10:45 a.m. a member of Wellington County OPP was patrolling Wellington Road 124 in the Township of Erin and received an ALPR alert for a stolen vehicle. As a result of the investigation, Cindy D. TUCKER, 43-years-old of Guelph, was charged with:

  • Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5000 contrary to the Criminal Code
  • Operation While Impaired – Alcohol and Drugs contrary to the Criminal Code
  • Driving while Under Suspension contrary to the Highway Traffic Act
  • Class G1 Licence holder – unaccompanied by a qualified driver contrary to the Highway Traffic Act

The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario court of justice – Guelph, at a later date.

If you have an urgent traffic complaint or if you suspect someone is driving while their ability to operate a motor vehicle is impaired by drugs or alcohol, please call 911 immediately. If you have a non-emergency traffic complaint, you may also call 1-888-310-1122 or www.opp.ca/reportacrime. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a tip online at www.csgw.tips. You may be eligible for a reward from Crime Stoppers of up to $2,000.