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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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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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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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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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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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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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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.

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Thieves In Listowel Caputred After Foot Pursuit #StandYourGround

(NORTH PERTH, ON) – Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged three individuals with multiple offences following a theft and foot pursuit.

On March 9th, 2025 Police observed two males exiting a local business in the town of Listowel with unpaid merchandise attempting to flee in a red Dodge pick-up truck. Police initiated a traffic stop on the vehicle and arrested the driver while the other two males fled on foot. Police engaged in a foot pursuit with the two males who were subsequently caught and arrested.

As a result of the investigation the following residents of East York, Ontario were charged with the Criminal Code offences of Theft Under $5,000 and Possession of Property Obtained by Crime:

Gyula, BARANYI (31-years-old)

Zoltan KOTAI (32-years-old)

Mark LAKATOS (28-years-old)

All three individuals were released from custody and scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Stratford on April 14th, 2025.

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 1-800-222-8477 (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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Child Sexually Assaulted – 31 Year Old From Brussels Arrested

(NORTH PERTH, ON) – An individual was charged with multiple criminal offences following a traffic complaint involving a snowmobile in the Municipality of North Perth.

On February 2nd, 2025 members of the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a complaint of a possible impaired driver on a snowmobile. While investigating the traffic complaint, the OPP received additional information that the accused had sexually assaulted a youth.

The OPP located the 31-year-old resident of Brussels who was charged with the following Criminal Code Offences:

  • Operation while impaired
  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
  • Dangerous operation
  • Sexual interference.

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in the City of Stratford on February 24th, 2025.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the Perth County OPP at 1-888-310-1122. 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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MACHAN – $50,000 Fraud

(NORTH PERTH, ON) – One person has been charged in relation to a fraud investigation in the Municipality of North Perth.

On January 27, 2025, members of the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) launched an investigation after receiving information that a company was defrauded of over $50,000 by a former employee.

As a result of the investigation, 33-year-old Torie MACHAN of Monkton, ON was charged with:

–      Fraud Over $5,000 contrary to the Criminal Code of Canada.

MACHAN is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Stratford on March 10th, 2025.

The Perth County OPP is requesting that anyone with information related to this investigation 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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Do You Recognize These Theft Suspects Or Vehicle?

(NORTH PERTH, ON) – The Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is seeking assistance from the public in identifying three people involved in a theft from a motor vehicle.

On December 23, 2024 the Perth OPP launched an investigation following a report of a theft of two wallets from a vehicle in Gowanstown, in the Municipality of North Perth.

The victim’s credit cards were then used at businesses throughout Huron County.

The three people involved are described as:

Person of Interest 1:

–      Caucasian female

–      Long dark hair

–      Wearing glasses, dark clothing, and a light coloured hat

Person of Interest 2:

–      Caucasian male

–      Short dark hair

–      Facial hair

–      Wearing a plaid shirt, grey pants, and red shoes

Person of Interest 3:

–      Caucasian male

–      Short or no hair

–      Dark jacket and ball cap

The vehicle involved is described as:

–      Dark coloured Acura SUV with a roof rack

Anyone with information about this or any investigation is asked to contact the Perth County OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous you can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).

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Aldo RAMIREZ MARQUINA – Drunk Driving

(NORTH PERTH, ON) – A North Perth resident is facing an impaired driving charge after driving while impaired – to the police station.

On December 8, 2024 just before 6:30 a.m., the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) began an investigation after a person drove to the North Perth OPP detachment to speak to an officer regarding a dispute. During the investigation, the driver was arrested.

As a result, Aldo RAMIREZ MARQUINA, 40, of North Perth, has been charged with:

–      Operation while Impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice to speak to the charges on January 6, 2024.

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

The Perth County OPP wants to remind the public that if you see anything suspicious or suspect an impaired driver, you should contact the Ontario Provincial Police or your nearest police authority immediately. Anyone with information about this, or any investigation, is asked to contact the Perth County OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or *677 via cell phone.

Should you wish to remain anonymous you can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or leave an anonymous online message at www.P3tips.com where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.