Category: OPP

(LONDON, ON) – Members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Elgin-Middlesex Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) have arrested two people following a drug investigation in the City of London.

On August 23, 2023 at approximately 4:30 p.m., CSCU members, with the assistance of the London Police Service (LPS) Emergency Response Unit (ERU) and Canine Unit executed a search warrant on a vehicle in a parking lot at a Hamilton Road address and took one person into custody.

Shortly after, Elgin-Middlesex and Oxford-Brant CSCU members, along with the LPS ERU executed a second warrant at a residence on Sasha Crescent in London.

Police arrested one individual and seized approximately two kilograms of suspected cocaine, scales, packaging material, 9mm ammunition, cell phones and a large quantity of currency. The estimated street value of seized illicit drugs and offence-related property is $110,000.

Joshua REYES, 26-years-old of London is charged with Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking. Brooklyn CLEMENTS-CARD, 27-years-old of London is charged with Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking.

Both individuals attended the Ontario Court of Justice in London for a bail hearing on August 24, 2023. The investigation remains ongoing.

(HURON TWP, ON) – On August 20, 2023, at 5:42 p.m., the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a single vehicle collision along Concession 12 in Huron Township.

Officers responded to the scene with members of the Ripley-Huron Fire Department and Bruce County Emergency Medical Services (EMS).

The driver was found to have been drinking alcohol. They were placed under arrest and taken to a Qualified Intoxilizer Technician for breath tests.

Jeffrey STEWART, 35-years-old, from the Township of Huron-Kinloss was charged with Impaired Driving.

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Walkerton on October 18, 2023, to answer to the charge.

An impaired driving charge includes an immediate 90-day driver’s license suspension and an immediate 7-day vehicle impoundment.

(MIDDLESEX CENTRE, ON) – On August 22, 2023, at 8:28 p.m., a member of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) while on general patrol on Elginfield Road in Middlesex Centre performed a traffic stop on a vehicle that was travelling above the posted 90km/h speed limit.

Investigation revealed the driver had previously consumed alcohol. An Approved Screening Device (ASD) was utilized. The driver was arrested and transported to the Middlesex OPP detachment where further tests were administered.

As a result, Tobin FROESE a 28-year-old of London, has been charged under the Criminal Code and Highway Traffic Act:

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

·      Speeding 1 – 49 Km/h over posted limit

The accused has been released from police custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice to speak to the charges on October 3, 2023.

The Middlesex 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.

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

(PERTH COUNTY, ON) – The Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have laid a charge in relation to a sexual assault that occurred in the Township of Perth East.

On August 14, 2023, police began an investigation into allegations of a sexual assault. 

Investigation revealed that the victim was sexually assaulted. The victim sustained minor injuries.

As a result of the investigation, a 16-year-old resident of Perth County was charged with:

–      Sexual Assault on a Person Under 16 years of age.

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Stratford at a later date to answer to the charge.

The identify of the accused is protected under the provisions of the Youth Criminal Justice Act (YCJA).

Victims of sexual assault/domestic violence are not alone. If you, or someone you know, is in need of support, there are local resources available to help. One organization you can contact is Victim Services Bruce Grey Perth at 1-866-376-9852.

If you are in an immediate crisis, dial 9-1-1.

On Tuesday August 22nd at 2:20 p.m. the Owen Sound Police received a 911 call with regards to a possible drowning in the area of Owen Sound’s west side pier. The Owen Sound Police, Owen Sound Fire Department and the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), along with Emergency Medical Services (EMS) immediately attended the area.

Investigators learned that a 15-year old male was swimming with friends in the area of the pier, when he failed to surface. The Canadian Coast Guard quickly attended the area along with the Owen Sound Fire Department vessel, utilizing their technology on board in the search.

The OPP Marine Unit joined in on the search for the young man, which lasted several hours. As the emergency personnel continued their efforts on the waters, the youth was not found and further assistance from the OPP Dive Unit was requested.

The OPP Dive Unit took to the water shortly after 7:00 p.m. and the young man was located deceased. No further information will be released at this time.

(PERTH EAST, ON) – Police are investigating after receiving information about a theft from a work truck and a personal vehicle.

On August 3, 2023, at approximately 6:40 a.m., an officer from the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) investigated a theft from two motor vehicles at a Princess Street address.

It was determined that sometime overnight, unknown(s) attended the address and gained entry to a work truck and a personal vehicle and removed approximately $5000 in tools.

The OPP wants to remind all community residents to lock their vehicle(s) and remove all valuables. If any member of the community observes suspicious activity, please call police.

Anyone with information regarding these 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. 

(PERTH EAST, ON) – On August 17, 2023, at approximately 5:17 p.m., officers from the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a single motor vehicle collision on Line 50 in the Township of Perth East.

When officers arrived on scene, the driver was showing signs of impairment. The driver was arrested and transported to a local operations center for further testing.

As a result, Angela KROPF, a 23-year-old of Stratford, has been charged with:

–      Operation with impaired – alcohol and drugs

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

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Stratford on September 4, 2023, to answer to the charges.

Anyone with information regarding these incidents should immediately contact Perth County OPP at 1-888-310-1122.

(SOUTHERN BRUCE COUNTY, ON) – The South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to two collisions involving motorcycles this past weekend.

On August 20, 2023, at 8:49 a.m., the South Bruce OPP received a report of a two-vehicle collision along Bruce County Road 4 in Brant Township. Officers arrived with Bruce County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) to find a pickup truck and a motorcycle involved in the crash. The motorcycle operator was taken to a local hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries. The pickup driver, an 81-year-old Municipality of Brockton resident was charged with Improper Left Turn.

On August 19, 2023, at 6:21 p.m., the South Bruce OPP received a report of a two-vehicle collision along Queen Street south in Paisley. Officers arrived with members of the Paisley Fire Department and Bruce County EMS to find a pickup truck and a motorcycle involved in the crash. The motorcycle operator was airlifted to a London hospital for treatment of serious injuries. The pickup driver, a 49-year-old resident from Alberta, was charged with Left Turn not in Safety.

(BOTHWELL, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP)-led Biker Enforcement Unit has seized firearms and ammunition in Bothwell, northeast of Chatham.

In April 2023 the Biker Enforcement Unit (BEU) began an investigation into a current member of the Ontario Hells Angels who is also a former member of the Alberta Hells Angels. The investigation was related to a stolen motorcycle from Alberta.

On August 18, 2023 BEU members executed a search warrant at a home on Zone Road-7 in Bothwell, with assistance from the OPP Tactics and Rescue Unit, OPP Emergency Response Team, Chatham-Kent OPP members and the Chatham-Kent Police Service.

Two people were arrested at the scene and officers seized five rifles, approximately 3000 rounds of ammunition and a stolen motorcycle.

Russell Shaw, age 60 and Dawn Shaw, age 52 of Bothwell have each been charged with:

• Possession of property obtained by crime-over $5000
• Breach of firearms regulations-store firearm or restricted weapon

The accused have been released from custody and are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Chatham on October 16, 2023.

(MIDDLESEX CENTRE, ON) – On August 19, 2023, at 6:19 p.m., members of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were dispatched to Littlewood Drive in Middlesex Centre, for the report of a possible impaired driver.

Police patrolled the area and located the vehicle on Carriage Road. A traffic stop was initiated after the vehicle turned onto Springer Road.  

As a result, Nathan HURST, a 40-year-old of London, has been charged under the Criminal Code with:

·      Operation while impaired – alcohol

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

The accused has been released from police custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice to speak to the charges on November 14, 2023.

The Middlesex 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.

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

(MIDDLESEX CENTRE, ON) – On August 18, 2023, at 6:41 a.m., members of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), were dispatched to the intersection of Highbury Avenue and Medway Road in Middlesex Centre, for the report of a three-vehicle collision.

The driver of one of the vehicles collided with a vehicle within the intersection, then proceeded to strike another vehicle passing through. The driver then fled the scene after their vehicle collided with a house and came to a stop.

Multiple officers attended the area. After a brief search, police located the individual in a nearby bean field at which time the driver was arrested.

The accused was found to be in possession of approximately $6,000 worth of Fentanyl, Methamphetamine and Cocaine, as well as $110 in Canadian currency.

A passerby attempted to follow the individual, however stopped after being threatened by the accused.

One involved driver was transported to hospital with minor injuries.

There was no structural damage reported to the house. 

As a result, Vincent TOLTON, a 54-year-old of Seaforth, has been charged under the Criminal Code, the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act and the Highway Traffic with:

·      Uttering Threats – Cause death or Bodily Harm

·      Failure to comply with release order – other than to attend court

·      Poss of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking-Opioid (other than heroin)

·      Poss of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking – Methamphetamine

·      Poss of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine

·      Driving while under suspension

·      Fail to remain

The accused was held for a bail hearing.

The Middlesex OPP wants to remind the public that if you see anything suspicious or you should contact the Ontario Provincial Police or your nearest police authority immediately.

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

(PERTH COUNTY, ON) – Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Milverton resident with Impaired Driving.

On August 14, 2023, at approximately 11:29 p.m., Perth OPP stopped a vehicle for speeding on Perth Road 140 in Perth County.

During the investigation, the officer noted that the driver had been drinking alcohol. A roadside screening device was administered, the driver was subsequently arrested and transported to a local operations center for further testing.

As a result, Nathan BINKLE, 39, of Milverton, has been charged with:

–      Operation while Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 plus)

–      Speeding

–      Driving motor vehicle with open container of liquor

A 90-day Administrative Driver’s License Suspension (A.D.L.S.) and a 7-day Vehicle Impoundment was initiated as per statute. The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Stratford on September 18, 2023, to answer to the charges.

If you suspect someone is driving while their ability to operate a motor vehicle is impaired, either by drug or alcohol, call police at 911 to report it.

(MIDDLESEX CENTRE, ON) – On August 19, 2023, at approximately 9:23 p.m., the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Middlesex Detachment, Middlesex Centre Fire Services, and Middlesex-London Paramedic Service responded to a two-vehicle collision at the intersection of Ilderton Road and Wonderland Road North, Middlesex Centre involving a car and a pick-up truck.

A 17-year-old, passenger in the car was pronounced deceased at scene.

The driver of the car, also a 17-year-old, was transported to hospital with life-threatening injuries and has since died as a result of injuries sustained in the collision. 

Ilderton Road was closed for several hours but has since been re-opened.

If you have any information or dash cam footage that may be helpful, please call the Middlesex OPP at 1-888-310-1122.