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Area OPP North Perth OPP Police Press Releases

Palmerston Resident Fails To Stop For School Bus – Details Released

(NORTH PERTH, ON) – One person has been charged after failing to stop for a school bus and colliding with a stop sign in the Municipality of North Perth.

On December 4, 2025 at approximately 3:00 p.m. The Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting traffic enforcement when they observed a motor vehicle fail to stop for a school bus in the Town of Atwood. That vehicle then proceeded onto a side road where they collided with a stop sign. The driver of the vehicle and his four passengers did not sustain any injuries. During the investigation police located several containers of open alcohol in the vehicle.

The driver, a 17-year-old male resident of Palmerston was charged with the following offences under the Highway Traffic Act:

  • Fail to Stop for School Bus
  • Careless Driving
  • Fail to Surrender Licence

Additionally, the accused was charged under the Liquor Licence Control Act with:

  • Having Care or Control of a Motor Vehicle with Open Container of Liquor

The accused was issued Provincial Offence Notices in relation to the charges and released from the scene with $1,305 worth in fines. The accused will have fifteen days to decide if he will pay the fines, contest the charges in provincial court or meet with the prosecutor to discuss early resolution.

The Perth County OPP wants to remind everyone that drivers are required to stop when meeting a school bus that has its red signal lights flashing, and that the owner or driver of any vehicle that fails to do so may be charged.

If you observe any dangerous or concerning driving behaviour, please contact the Perth County OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or 9-1-1 in an emergency. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or ontariocrimestoppers.ca where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000.

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Area OPP North Perth OPP Police Press Releases

39 Year Old From From North Perth Arrested – Details Released

(NORTH PERTH, ON) – One person has been charged following a traffic complaint in the Municipality of North Perth.

On November 22, 2025 shortly after 10:00 p.m. the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a traffic complaint involving a vehicle that was unable to maintain its lane while driving.

Police located the vehicle and conducted a traffic stop. The driver was subsequently arrested for impaired driving and transported to a local OPP detachment where he provided breath samples that were two times over the legal limit.

The driver, 39-year-old Chan Ortiz BALTAZAR of North Perth was charged with the following Criminal Code offences:

  • Operation While Impaired
  • Operation While Impaired – Blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Stratford on December 22, 2025. The accused is also facing a 90-day drivers licence suspension, 7-day motor vehicle impoundment as well as tow and impound fees.

The Perth County OPP is committed to reducing impaired driving everywhere. If you drive while under the influence of alcohol or drugs, you will be caught. If you suspect someone is driving while impaired, please call 9-1-1. Your call could save a life.

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Area OPP Listowel North Perth OPP Police Press Releases

Listowel Theft – Do You Know This Suspect

(NORTH PERTH, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are requesting the public’s assistance with identifying one person of interest in connection with a theft that occurred in the Municipality of North Perth.

On October 3, 2025 the Perth County OPP launched an investigation into a theft that occurred overnight between October 2nd and 3rd in the area of Inkerman St W, Listowel.

The person of interest is described as:

  • Male
  • Heavy set build
  • Dark hair
  • Black backpack
  • Boston Bruins sweater

The Perth County OPP is requesting anyone who may have information related to this investigation or has video surveillance in the area to call 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or ontariocrimestoppers.ca where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000.

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Area OPP North Perth Police Press Releases

Elderly Couple Killed, Teen Airlifted After Hwy 86 Crash

(NORTH PERTH, ON) – A two-vehicle collision in the Municipality of North Perth has claimed two lives and sent another individual to a London Hospital. 

Just after 8:30 p.m. on Saturday, October 04, 2025, members of the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Perth County Paramedic Services, and Listowel Fire Department responded to a collision on Perth Line 86 in North Perth.

Upon arrival, emergency services located the two vehicles involved, a passenger car and a pickup truck, both heavily damaged. The driver of the car was pronounced deceased at the scene, and the passenger in that same vehicle was transported to local hospital where they were later pronounced deceased. The driver of the truck was seriously injured and transported by air ambulance to a London Hospital.

The deceased individuals were both from North Perth and were 72 and 75 years-of-age. The 17-year-old driver remains in hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. 

The cause of the collision is being investigated. Members from the West Region OPP Traffic Incident Management & Enforcement (TIME) Team were at the scene to assist with the collision investigation. Perth Line 86 was closed for the investigation and has since been re-opened.

Any person with information regarding this collision should contact Perth County OPP at 1-888-310-1122. 

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Another Motorcycle Collision

(WEST PERTH, ON) – One person is injured following a single motor vehicle collision in the Municipality of North Perth.

On September 30, 2026 the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), along with Perth County Paramedic Services and North Perth Fire Department, responded to a single motor vehicle collision involving a motorcycle at the intersection of Perth Road 173 and Perth Line 72.

At approximately 8:30 p.m. the lone occupant of the motorcycle lost control of the vehicle and left the roadway. The driver sustained serious injuries and was to a local trauma centre.

The intersection of Perth Road 173 and Perth Line 72 will remain closed while police continue their investigation. Updates will be provided as they become available.

The Perth County OPP is requesting anyone who may have witnessed this collision or has dashcam footage to call 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or ontariocrimestoppers.ca where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000.

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North Perth OPP Police Press Releases

BOLO Stolen Ninja

(NORTH PERTH, ON) – Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are investigating the theft of a motorcycle in the Municipality of North Perth.

On June 28, 2025 the Perth County OPP launched an investigation after a receiving information that a motorcycle was stolen from a residential property on Elma St East in the Town of Listowel between 12:30 a.m. and 8:30 a.m.

The motorcycle is described as:

  • Black 2010 Kawasaki Ninja 250cc
  • Red pin striped wheels
  • Grey tinted signal lights
  • Grim reaper decal on the windshield
  • Cracked left fairing
  • Loud aftermarket exhaust

This investigation remains ongoing. The Perth County OPP is requesting anyone with information related to this investigation or video footage of the area to call 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-888-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a secure web-tip at www.cstip.ca, where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000.

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North Perth OPP Police Press Releases

Fatal Motorcycle Vs Tractor Collision In North Perth

(NORTH PERTH, ON) – One person has died following a motor vehicle collision in the Municipality of North Perth

On June 12, 2025, shortly after 7:00 p.m. the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) along with Perth County Paramedic Services, and the North Perth Fire Department, responded to a motor vehicle collision on Perth Line 88 for a report of a motorcycle that collided with a farm tractor.

As a result of the collision, the 29-year-old motorcycle driver suffered serious life-threatening injuries and was pronounced deceased. The driver of the farm tractor did not sustain any injuries.

Members of the West Region OPP Traffic Incident Management and Enforcement Team are assisting Perth County OPP with the investigation.

Perth Line 88 was closed but has since been reopened.

This investigation remains ongoing. The Perth County OPP is requesting anyone who may have witnessed this collision or has dashcam footage to call 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or ontariocrimestoppers.ca where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000.

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Area OPP North Perth OPP Police Press Releases

Do You Recognize This Theft Suspect?

(NORTH PERTH, ON) – The Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are investigating a theft of over $2,000 worth of baby formula from a store in the Municipality of North Perth

Police are seeking the publics assistance with identifying a male person of interest in relation to this theft. The male is described as:

–      Caucasian

–      Bald

–      Dark and grey goatee or beard

–      Black T-shirt

–      Carrying a black bag

This investigation remains ongoing. The Perth County OPP is requesting anyone with information related to this investigation to call 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-888-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a secure web-tip at www.cstip.ca, where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000.

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Multiple People Injured & Vehicles Damaged – Suspect(s) At Large

(NORTH PERTH, ON) – Police are requesting public assistance with identifying a vehicle of interest in relation to incidents where multiple vehicles were damaged and people were injured.

On May 27, 2025 the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to reports of multiple vehicles being damaged by having items thrown at them on Perth Road 164 near Perth Line 89 in the Municipality of North Perth.

Two people sustained minor injuries as a result of these incidents.

The vehicle of interest is described as:

–       Black Ram pick-up truck

–       LED lights

–       Blacked out “RAM” logo

This investigation is ongoing. If you or anyone you know has information that would assist in this investigation, please call the Perth County OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a secure web-tip at www.cstip.ca, where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000.

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One Dead – Joseph WEBER Arrested

(NORTH PERTH, ON) – Charges have been laid following the investigation into a fatal motor vehicle collision that occurred on Tuesday, March 18, 2025

On May 13, 2025 the Perth County OPP charged 19-year-old, North Perth resident, Joseph WEBER with the following offence under the Highway Traffic Act:

  • Careless Driving Causing Death

WEBER is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Stratford on June 24, 2025.

If you or anyone you know witnessed this collision or has dashcam footage, please call 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a secure web-tip at www.cstip.ca, where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000.

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North Perth OPP Police Press Releases

Hit & Run – Sheldon MCLEISH Charged

(NORTH PERTH, ON) – Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged an individual after fleeing the scene of a motor vehicle collision in the Municipality of North Perth.

On May 2, 2025, police responded to a call for a motor vehicle that collided with two vehicles in the town of Gowanstown. One of the drivers sustained non-life threatening injuries, the other driver was uninjured.

Police located and charged 32-year-old Sheldon MCLEISH of Dundalk, ON the following Criminal Code of Canada offences:

  • Dangerous Operation
  • Failure to Stop After Accident

The accused was released from custody and schedule for his first appearance on June 6, 2025 at the Ontario Court of Justice in Stratford.

The Perth County OPP is requesting anyone with information related to this investigation to call 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a secure web-tip at www.cstip.ca, where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000.

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North Perth OPP Police Press Releases

22 Year Old Repeat Offender From Listowel Arrested – Details Released

(NORTH PERTH, ON) – Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged an individual with nine criminal offences after colliding with a police vehicle in the Municipality of North Perth.

On April 29, 2025, police responded to a call for a suspicious vehicle in the town of Listowel. Upon police arrival, the vehicle, which was identified as stolen, reversed into a police vehicle, before attempting to flee.

22-year-old Xavier RAITHBY of Listowel was charged with the following Criminal Code of Canada offences:

  • Dangerous Operation
  • Flight from Police
  • Impaired Operation of a Motor Vehicle
  • Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000
  • Failure to Comply with Probation Order (Two Counts)

RAITHBY was further charged with the following Highway Traffic Act offences:

  • Driving While Under Suspension (Two counts)

The accused was held in custody for a bail hearing on April 30th, 2025, at the Ontario Court of Justice in Stratford.

The Perth County OPP is requesting anyone with information related to this investigation to call 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a secure web-tip at www.cstip.ca, where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000.

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North Perth OPP Police Press Releases

One Airlifted Following Collision

(NORTH PERTH, ON) – One person has been injured following a single motor vehicle collision in the Municipality of North Perth.

On April 26, 2025 shortly after 10:00 p.m. the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) along with Perth County Paramedic Services, Ornge Air Ambulance and the North Perth Fire Department, responded to a motor vehicle collision involving a motorcycle on Perth Line 77, in the Municipality of North Perth.

As a result of the collision the 29-year-old male driver was air lifted to a local trauma centre with life-threatening injuries.

Perth Line 77 was temporarily closed but has since been reopened. Members of the West Region OPP Traffic Incident Management and Enforcement Team and Perth County OPP are still investigating this collision.

The Perth County OPP is requesting anyone who may have witnessed this collision or has dashcam footage to call 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a secure web-tip at www.cstip.ca, where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000.

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North Perth OPP Police Press Releases

Listowel Break & Enters – Do You Recognize These Suspects

(NORTH PERTH, ON) – Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are seeking assistance with identifying two persons of interest in relation to a break and enter in the Municipality of North Perth.

In early hours of April 20th 2025, the OPP were called to a break and enter at a local business in the Town of Listowel.

The persons of interest are described as:

Person of Interest #1

Caucasian, dark hooded sweater (small white logo on left chest), light-coloured undershirt, dark pants, dark shoes, red bandana over mouth, and holding a yellow drill.

Person of Interest #2

Large build, dark hooded sweater, carrying black bag, red and black

plaid pants, tan boots.

This investigation remains ongoing. The Perth County OPP is requesting anyone with information related to this investigation or video footage of persons of interest to call 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a secure web-tip at www.cstip.ca, where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000.

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Fatal Collision In North Perth

(NORTH PERTH, ON) – One person has died following a motor vehicle collision in the Municipality of North Perth.

On March 18, 2025, shortly after 8:00 a.m., the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) along with Perth County Paramedic Services, and the North Perth Fire Department, responded to a motor vehicle collision at the intersection of Perth Line 86 and Perth Road 140, in the Municipality of North Perth for a report of a Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) that collided with a passenger vehicle.

As a result of the collision a 35-year-old male passenger was pronounced deceased. The driver of the CMV and driver of the vehicle have non-life-threatening injuries.

Members of the West Region OPP Traffic Incident Management and Enforcement Team are assisting Perth County OPP with the investigation.

Perth Line 86 between Perth Road 131 and Perth Road 147 and Perth Road 140 between Perth Line 84 and Perth Line 87 remains closed while officers continue to investigate. The roadway is anticipated to be closed for the next 6 hours.

The Perth County OPP is requesting anyone who may have witnessed this collision or has dashcam footage to call 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a secure web-tip at www.cstip.ca, where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000.