Category: OPP

(PERTH EAST, ON) On June 21, 2023, at approximately 7:25 p.m., the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a reported theft from a residence located on Perth Line 72 in the Township of Perth East.  

It was reported that sometime overnight, unknown(s) attended the above address and removed a woodchipper, pole saw and three chainsaws totalling approximately $19,000.

Anyone with information regarding these incidents should immediately contact 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) 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.

(NORTH PERTH, ON) – On June 21, 2023, at approximately 9:52 a.m., the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received reports of a stolen Canadian flag and Pride flag at an Elma Street West, North Perth address.

Investigation determined that on June 21, 2023, at approximately 2:40 a.m., an unknown attended the address and removed a Canada flag and Pride flag from the flagpole. The suspect also damaged the flagpole and cut up flower beds.

Members of the Perth County OPP are continuing to investigate and is seeking the public’s assistance with this investigation. If anyone has any information, they are being asked to contact police at 1-888-310-1122.

The OPP want to remind all residents that if they see anything suspicious to please contact police immediately. If anyone is found committing acts of mischief, appropriate charges with be laid.

(BROCKTON, ON) – On June 26, 2023, at 7:17 p.m., members of the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were on patrol along Colborne Street north when they stopped to check a vehicle.

Officers found a quantity of illicit street drugs in the vehicle. As a result of the police investigation, two people were arrested and charged.

Rudy JOBIN, 43-years-old, of Brockton was charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance and Care or Control of a vehicle with Cannabis. The accused is scheduled to appear in court on July 25, 2023, to answer to the charges.

Nicholas MAYES, 41-years-old, of Brockton was charged with Possession of a Controlled substance. The accused is scheduled to appear in court on July 25, 2023, to answer to the charge.

(NORTH PERTH, ON) – The operator of the ATV has died as a result of a two-motor vehicle collision that occurred in North Perth.

On June 12, 2023, Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), North Perth Fire Department and Perth County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) responded to a collision involving an All-Terrain vehicle (ATV) and a pick-up truck on Line 87 at Road 175 in the Municipality of North Perth.  

An individual was transported to hospital following a motor vehicle collision. The extent of the injuries is currently unknown, the 16-year-old ATV operator of Gowanstown has succumbed to their injuries.

Perth County OPP is continuing to investigate with the assistance of the OPP West Region Traffic Incident Management and Enforcement Team.

For the protection of emergency responders and to facilitate the investigation. Line 87 between Road 171 and 176 was closed for several hours.

(CHATSWORTH, ON) – The Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged an individual following an intimate partner violence investigation in Chatsworth.

On June 17^th, 2023, at approximately 5:05 p.m., the Grey Bruce OPP responded to a report of a disturbance in the Township of Chatsworth.

Through investigation, officers determined that several criminal offences had taken place.

The Grey Bruce OPP have charged a 45-year-old male from the Township of Chatsworth with the following offences:

• Assault with a weapon
• Spousal assault
• Dangerous operation
• Failure to stop after accident

The accused was held pending a bail hearing at the Ontario Court of Justice in Owen Sound.

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

(NORTH PERTH, ON) – The Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have laid charges in relation to a sexual assault that occurred in the Municipality of North Perth.

On June 15, 2023, police began an investigation into allegations of a sexual assault.  

Investigation revealed that the victim was sexually assaulted. The victim did not sustain any injuries.   

As a result of the investigation, a 65-year-old resident of North Perth was charged with:

–      Sexual Assault

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Stratford on August 8, 2023, to answer to the charge.

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.

(TOWNSHIP OF WELLINGTON NORTH, ON) -On June 7, 2023, at approximately 5:00 p.m., the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and the Wellington North Fire Department responded to a report of a vehicle on fire in a field off of Sligo Road East. The cause of the fire was determined to be suspicious, and the Wellington County OPP entered into an investigation.   

As a result of the investigation, a 14 year-old of the Township of Wellington North has been charged with Arson – Damage to Property. The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Guelph at a later date. 

If you have information that might assist the investigation, please call Wellington County OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a tip on-line at www.csgw.tips. You may be eligible for a reward from Crime Stoppers of up to $2,000.

(COUNTY OF WELLINGTON, ON) – Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) would like to consolidate and streamline our notable traffic offences and publish a single weekly release.

On June 9, 2023, at approximately 2:30 p.m., the Wellington County OPP responded to a traffic complaint of a motor vehicle traveling westbound along Wellington Road 7, Mapleton Township. It was reported that the motor vehicle was being operated in an aggressive and unsafe manner as it attempted to pass other vehicles. As a result of the investigation, Douglas LYNN, 82-years-old of St Catharines, has been charged with Dangerous Operation. The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Guelph on August 4, 2023. 

On June 9, 2023, at approximately 10:00 p.m., the Wellington County OPP observed a motor vehicle traveling approximately 160 km/hr in a posted 80 km/hr zone along Highway 6, Nichol Township. An 18-year-old of Guelph has been charged with Stunt Driving. The defendant is scheduled to appear before the provincial offences court in Guelph on September 13, 2023. 

On June 10, 2023, at approximately 1:30 a.m., the Wellington County OPP responded to a report of a single motor vehicle collision. It was reported that a passenger vehicle had struck a cement barrier and was attempting to leave the scene of the collision. As a result of the investigation, Kaitlyn GOODFELLOW, 28-years-old of Nichol Township has been charged with Operation while Impaired and Operation while Impaired -B.A.C. (80 Plus). The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Guelph on June 27, 2023.   

On June 10, 2023, at approximately 9:45 p.m., the Wellington County OPP responded to a report of an All Terrain Vehicle (ATV) that had struck several parked vehicles and a light pole on Miller Crescent, Palmerston. Officers responded and located the driver of the ATV who was uninjured. As a result of the investigation, Kyle Nicholas MATCHETT, 33-years-old of Palmerston has been charged with Operation while Impaired and Operation while Impaired -B.A.C. (80 Plus). The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Guelph on June 30, 2023.   

On June 12, 2023 at approximately 2:15 p.m., the Wellington County OPP observed a motor vehicle traveling approximately 139 km/hr in a posted 80 km/hr zone along Highway 6, Guelph/Eramosa. As a result of the investigation a 22-year-old from Guelph has been charged with Stunt Driving. The defendant is scheduled to appear before the provincial offences court in Guelph on September 13, 2023.   

On June 13, 2023, at approximately 7:30 a.m., the Wellington County OPP stopped a motor vehicle traveling approximately 92 km/hr in a posted 50 km/hr zone on Scotland Street, Fergus. As a result of the investigation a 57 year-old of Fergus has been charged with Stunt Driving. The defendant is scheduled to appear before the provincial offences court in Guelph on September 13, 2023.     

On June 14, 2023, at approximately 11:30 p.m., the Wellington County OPP responded to a report of a motor vehicle in a ditch. Officers attended the scene and located a pickup truck in the ditch off of Concession 9, Arthur. As a result of the investigation, Robert GIMBLET, 51-years-old of Arthur has been charged with Operation while Impaired and Operation while Impaired -B.A.C. (80 Plus). The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Guelph on July 4, 2023.       

*Anyone charged with Operation while Impaired- 80 Plus (mgs of alcohol in 100mL of blood) or Failing to Comply with Demand receives a 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (A.D.L.S.) and a 7-day Vehicle Impoundment as per statute.

*Anyone charged with Drive Motor Vehicle – Perform Stunt receives a 14-day impoundment and a 30-day driver’s licence suspension as per statute.

If you have an urgent traffic complaint or if you suspect someone is driving while their ability to operate a motor vehicle is impaired by drugs or alcohol, please call 911 immediately. If you have a non-emergency traffic complaint, you may also call 1-888-310-1122 or www.opp.ca/reportacrime. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a tip online at www.csgw.tips. You may be eligible for a reward from Crime Stoppers of up to $2,000.

(ELORA, ON) – On Sunday, June 11, 2023 at approximately 12:30 a.m., an officer with the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) was on patrol in Elora when they observed a person laying in the middle of East Mill Street. When the officer attempted to remove the person from the roadway, the person assaulted the officer multiple times. 

As a result of the investigation, Kyle WATSON, 29 years-old of Elora has been charged with Assault with Intent to Resist Arrest, Being Intoxicated in a Public Place, and Having Liquor in an Open Container in an Unauthorized Place. The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Guelph on August 4, 2023. 

(OXFORD COUNTY, ON) – On June 18, 2023, at approximately 2:50 a.m., the Oxford detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of theft involving a pride flag from a Stover Street address in Norwich.

The investigation has determined that two individuals attended the property and removed the flag from the front of the residence, damaging a frame it was attached to.

The homeowner interrupted the criminal act; however, they fled on foot to a nearby vehicle.

The vehicle is described as a blue coloured pick-up truck.

Video surveillance is being reviewed, and police are continuing to investigate.

Anyone with information about this investigation is asked to contact the Oxford OPP at 1-888-310-1122.