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Shots Fired In Listowel

(NORTH PERTH, ON) – The Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are seeking the public’s assistance with two ongoing investigations involving a BB gun occurring in the Municipality of North Perth.

At approximately 10:40 p.m. on August 27, 2024, an individual was assaulted and shot with a BB gun on Queen Street East, Listowel, resulting in non-life-threatening injuries.

At approximately 12:32 a.m. on August 28, 2024, the front of a residence was damaged on Elma Street East, Listowel.

Anyone with information regarding these incidents or the identity of those involved should 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).   

The Perth County OPP is reminding individuals that the responsibility of using a firearm, including a BB gun, rest in the hands of the individual. Improper use can cause serious injuries, damage to property and/or result in charges under the Criminal Code or other statute.

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Listowel Assault – Hayden JOHNSON Arrested

(NORTH PERTH, ON) – One person has been arrested and charged following an investigation into an aggravated assault with an edged weapon that occurred in the Municipality of North Perth.

Hayden JOHNSON, 21, of Listowel, has been charged with:

–      Aggravated Assault

The accused was held in custody pending a bail hearing.

On August 10, 2024, Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) began investigating an assault that took place in Listowel between 3:15 a.m. and 3:30 a.m. at the intersection of Main Street West and Mitchell Road South.

One person was seriously injured and transported to a local hospital.

Police are still seeking any witnesses and/or dash-cam video footage of the incident. If you have any information that may assist investigators, please contact the Perth County OPP at 1-888-310-1122, Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS, or leave a secure web tip at www.P3tips.com where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.  

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Assault In Listowel

(NORTH PERTH, ON) – Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating an assault that took place in downtown Listowel during the early morning hours of August 10th, 2024. 

Perth County OPP officers responded to a report of an assault that reportedly took place between 03:15 a.m. and 03:30 a.m. on August 10th at the intersection of Main Street West and Mitchell Road South in Listowel.

One person was seriously injured and was transported to the local hospital. Police are seeking any witnesses and/or dash-cam video footage of the incident. If you have any information that may assist investigators, please contact the OPP at #1-888-310-1122, Crimestoppers at #1-800-222-TIPS, or leave a secure web tip at P3TIPS.com.   

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Do You Recognize These Theft Suspects?

(NORTH PERTH, ON) – The Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating a theft that occurred at a business in North Perth and is seeking assistance from the public in identifying two individuals.

Just before 4:30pm on July 27, 2024, two unidentified individuals, a male and female, attended a business on Wallace Ave North, in the Municipality of North Perth. The male person of interest took several bottles of fragrances and left the store without paying for them.

The value of the stolen product is approximately $2000.

Anyone with information about this 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.

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Spousal Assault With Weapon #WaitInTheTruck

(NORTH PERTH, ON) – The Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged one person following a recent intimate partner violence investigation in the Municipality of North Perth.

On July 24, 2024, police began an intimate partner violence investigation following a report of an assault that had occurred in Listowel that resulted in minor injuries to one person.

A 29-year-old resident of North Perth was arrested and charged with:

–      Assault – Spousal

–      Uttering Threats – Cause Death or Bodily Harm (two counts)

–      Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose

–      Assault with a Weapon

–      Failure to Comply with Release Order – other than to attend court

The accused was held in custody pending a bail hearing.

Victims of sexual assault/intimate partner violence are not alone. If you, or someone you know, is in need of support, there are local resources available to assist. One organization you can contact is Victim Services Huron Perth at 1-866-863-4108.

The OPP is available at 1-888-310-1122 throughout the Province of Ontario.

In case of immediate danger, please dial 9-1-1.

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Justin KONARSKI Arrested For Break & Enter

(NORTH PERTH, ON) – One person has been charged when they were caught breaking into a business in the Municipality of North Perth.

Just before 1:00 a.m. on July 24, 2024, the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a break and enter in progress at a business on Wallace Avenue North, Listowel. Police arrived on scene moments later and arrested one individual.

Justin KONARSKI, 30, of North Perth, has been charged with:

–      Break, Enter a place – with intent to commit indictable offence

–      Possession of Break In Instruments

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Stratford on September 9, 2024, to answer to the charges. 

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. If you witness suspicious activity, contact police immediately.

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.

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Ryan SULLIVAN – Assault, Threats, Break & Enter

(NORTH PERTH, ON) – The Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged one person after three separate investigations in the Municipality of North Perth.

Just before 1:00 a.m. on June 16, 2024, Perth County OPP began investigating after a person unknown to the homeowner entered a residence on Wallace Avenue North, Listowel. They were arrested on scene.

On June 18, 2024, just before 8:00 a.m., a citizen reported an alarm at a business on Inkerman St. West, in Listowel. When police arrived on scene moments later, a person was found inside and was arrested.

On June 19, 2024, Perth County OPP were once again notified that an individual had threated a local business, and caused damage to a sign.

As a result of these investigations, Ryan SULLIVAN, 31, of Fergus, has been charged with:

–      Unlawfully in a Dwelling

–      Break, Enter a place – with intent to commit indictable offence

–      Uttering Threats – damage property

–      Mischief – destroys or damages property

–      Resist Peace Officer

–      Assault a Peace Officer

The accused was held in custody pending a bail hearing.

Anyone with information about this 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.

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Xavier RAITHBY Was Arrested

(NORTH PERTH, ON) – The Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has arrested and charged one person following two separate thefts that occurred in the Municipality of North Perth.

On May 27,2024, the Perth County OPP began investigating following a break and enter to a community organization on Main Street West, in Listowel, during which items were stolen from the organization. Further, in a separate incident, a bicycle was stolen from a business in Listowel on June 4, 2024.

Xavier RAITHBY, 21, of North Perth, has been charged with:

–      Break, Enter a Place – Commit Indictable Offence

–      Theft Under $5,000

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Stratford on July 22, 2024, to answer to the charges.

Anyone with information about this 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.

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Do You Recognize This Mischief Suspect?

(NORTH PERTH, ON) – The Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating a mischief incident that occurred in the Municipality of North Perth and is seeking witnesses or additional video surveillance.

Shortly after 3:00 a.m. on May 26, 2024, a person kicked and broke the window of a parked, unoccupied vehicle on Elma Street West, Listowel. The unknown person of interest arrived on foot from the Wallace Avenue South area, and is described as wearing dark clothing. They may have sustained an injury during the incident, and police would like to confirm the person’s well-being.

The investigation is ongoing, and updates will be provided when available.

Anyone with information about this investigation, including video surveillance, 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.

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Collision In North Perth – One Airlifted To Hospital

(NORTH PERTH, ON) – Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a motor vehicle collision in the Municipality of North Perth late this afternoon.

On May 17th, 2024, just after 4:30 p.m., Perth County OPP, Perth County Paramedic Services, North Perth Fire Services, and ORNGE responded to a report of a motor vehicle collision involving two vehicles in the area of Line 87, and Road 165. 

One person was transported by ORNGE to a trauma center.

One person was transported to a local hospital.

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

Perth Road 165 is currently closed between Perth Line 86 and Line 88. Line 87 is currently closed between Highway 23 and Road 167. Please avoid the area.

Anyone with information regarding this or any incident is asked to call the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or online at www.opp.ca/reporting. 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.

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Fatal Collision

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

On May 1, 2024 at approximately 11:30 p.m., the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), along with Perth County Paramedic Services, and the North Perth Fire Department, responded to a serious motor vehicle collision on Line 72, east of Perth Road 158, North Perth. A passenger vehicle and an off-road vehicle had collided.

One occupant of the off-road vehicle, a 70-year-old from Toronto, was pronounced deceased at the scene. The driver of the passenger vehicle was transported to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

The investigation is ongoing, and members of the West Region OPP Traffic Incident Management and Enforcement (TIME) Team are assisting Perth County OPP with the investigation.

The area of Perth Line 72 between Perth Road 158 and Road 154 remains closed for the protection of emergency responders and to facilitate the investigation, and will likely be closed for a number of hours. 

Updates will be provided as required.

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Hit & Run: One From Listowel Arrested – Name Released

(NORTH PERTH) – Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged an individual after a fail to remain collision on Line 87 in the Municipality of North Perth.

On April 14th, 2024, just before 4:30 p.m., police responded to a single vehicle collision on Line 87 east of Road 175. It was reported that a pickup truck left the roadway, and the driver was observed leaving the area. 

Justin SAGE, a 33-year-old resident of Listowel has been charged with:

    -Dangerous operation

    -Fail to remain

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Stratford on May 13th, 2024.

Anyone who was in the area at the time of this collision and witnessed the pickup truck is asked to call the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or online at www.opp.ca/reporting. 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.

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Collision In North Perth – One Airlifted To Hospital

(NORTH PERTH, ON) – The Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) investigated a single-vehicle collision on Perth Road 147, in the area of Perth Line 72, in the Municipality of North Perth.

On April 8, 2024, just after 9:00 a.m., Perth County OPP, North Perth Fire Services, Perth County Paramedic Services, and ORNGE Air Ambulance responded to a report of a motor vehicle collision involving one commercial motor vehicle.

One driver was transported to a trauma center by ORNGE.

For protection of emergency responders and to facilitate the investigation and roadway cleanup, a portion of the roadway was closed temporarily but has since been opened.

Anyone with information regarding this or any incident is asked to call the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or online at www.opp.ca/reporting. 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.

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BOLO: Stolen White Pickup Truck

(NORTH PERTH, ON) – On April 1, 2024, just after 1:00 p.m. the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a stolen motor vehicle from the area of Wallace Ave North in Listowel.

Sometime between 6:00 p.m. on March 30th, and 1:00 p.m. on April 1, 2024 unknown individual(s) attended and removed the motor vehicle. The stolen vehicle is described as a white, 2022 Ram 1500 pick up truck.

Anyone with information regarding this or any incident is asked to call the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or online at www.opp.ca/reporting. 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.

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Meth Bust – PARK, DUNCAN, FOSTER & VERNON

(NORTH PERTH, ON) – On February 29, 2024, members of the Huron-Perth Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) and the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), along with the West Region Emergency Response Team and Canine Unit made a number of arrests following a drug trafficking investigation in the Municipality of North Perth.

Three people were arrested on Wallace Avenue North, and were found in possession of fentanyl, methamphetamine, cocaine, and hydromorphone, as well as drug trafficking paraphernalia, cash, and brass knuckles.

With the assistance of the Brant-Oxford CSCU, Elgin-Middlesex CSCU, and West Region Regional Support Team, the Huron-Perth CSCU executed three Controlled Drugs and Substances Act Search Warrants at two residences on Wallace Avenue North and Elm Avenue North, and at a storage unit on Fairlane Road, all in the Municipality of North Perth. As a result of the search warrants, another individual was arrested. Police seized fentanyl, methamphetamine, cocaine, hydromorphone, oxycodone, and drug trafficking paraphernalia.

The total estimated value of the drugs is approximately $15,000. The total estimated value of the seized property is $1200.

Shane PARK, 37, of North Perth, has been charged with:

–      Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – Methamphetamine

–      Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – Opioid (fentanyl and other opioid) (two counts)

–      Mischief – Interfere with lawful use, enjoyment or operation of property – Under $5000

–      Possession of a Schedule I Substance – Cocaine

Tracey-Lynn DUNCAN, 38, of North Perth, has been charged with:

–      Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – Methamphetamine

–      Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – Opioid (fentanyl and other opioid) (two counts)

The accused parties were held in custody pending a bail hearing.

Michael FOSTER, 38, of Wellington County, has been charged with:

–      Unauthorized Possession of Weapon

–      Fail to Comply with Probation Order

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Stratford March 25, 2024, to answer to the charges.

Nikole VERNON, 38, of North Perth, has been charged with:

–      Possession of a Schedule I Substance – Methamphetamine

–      Possession of a Schedule I Substance – Opioid (fentanyl and other opioid) (three counts)

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Stratford on April 22, 2024, to answer to the charges.