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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.