Category: OPP

(POINT EDWARD, ON) – On May 8, 2021 at 6:30 p.m., members of the Lambton County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were contacted by Command Staff of Point Edward Fire and Rescue regarding a suspicious structure fire on Fort Street, Point Edward.

Officers attended and secured the scene to await the arrival of the Ontario Fire Marshal. Through the investigation, a suspect was identified and taken into custody.

Anne EPSTEIN, 64-years-old of Point Edward has been charged with:

• Arson-Disregard for Human Life (CC).

The accused was released following a bail hearing on May 9, 2021.

(BRANT COUNTY, ON) – On Wednesday, May 5, 2021 at 2:03 a.m., an officer with the Brant County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) initiated a traffic stop on Brant Road in the County of Brant. The driver was arrested and transported to the Brant County OPP detachment, where further tests were administered.

Police have charged Richard BURGESS, 20 years-of-age from London, Ontario with

• Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs,
• Possession of a Schedule I substance – Methylenedioxyamphetamine (Ecstasy),
• Possession of a Schedule IV substance for the purpose of trafficking,
• Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5000,
• Possession of over 30g dried cannabis in a public place,
• Operating a motor vehicle without insurance and
• Several additional offences under the Highway Traffic Act.

The accused has been released from police custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice located in Brantford, Ontario at a later date.

If you see a suspected impaired driver, you should contact the Ontario Provincial Police or your nearest police authority immediately by calling 9-1-1.

(DAWN-EUPHEMIA TOWNSHIP, ON) – On April 22, 2021 at 3:30 a.m., members of the Lambton County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were contacted regarding a suspicious vehicle at a storage facility in Dawn-Euphemia Township.

Officers attended and surrounded the property until an OPP Canine Unit (K9) arrived. While searching the area, General Service Dog (GSD) “Blitz” located one of the individuals who was taken into custody. A second individual made themselves known to officers after realizing the capabilities of an OPP GSD.   

As a result, James ALDERTON, 64-years-old of Charing Cross, and Heidi DEHOOG, 49-years-old of Bothwell have been charged with:

• Break, Enter dwelling house-commit indictable offence.
• Possession break in instruments.

DEHOOG faces additional charges of:

• Failure to comply with undertaking.
• Possess schedule 1 substance-methamphetamine.

The accused have been held in custody pending a bail hearing.

(MIDDLESEX, ON) – Over the course of the weekend, members of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were busy during their part to keep our communities safe. 

(Thames Centre) – On, April 18, 2021 at 8:44 a.m., members of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police, were requested to observe for a vehicle that had been involved in a fail to remain collision in Lambton County. Middlesex OPP officers located and stopped the vehicle on Harrison Street in Thames Centre.

Upon further investigation, police determined the driver of the motor vehicle was impaired by drug.

Michael HEATON, a 44-year-old from Woodstock has been charged with:

• Operation while impaired – drugs, section 320.14(1)(a) of the Criminal Code of Canada.
• Drive motor vehicle – no licence, section 32(1) of the Highway Traffic Act

The accused is scheduled to appear in a London court room on May 25, 2021.

(Adelaide-Metcalfe Township) – On April 17, 2021, Middlesex OPP responded to the report of a break and enter on Cuddy Drive, Adelaide-Metcalfe Township. During the period of April 10 to April 17, 2021, a window was smashed to a shack where entry was gained and ransacked. A subsequent trailer was also entered and suffered minimal damage. The investigation is ongoing.

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 anytime, anywhere in the Province of Ontario at 1-888-310-1122. If you wish to remain anonymous you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) where you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2000.   

(LEAMINGTON, ON) – On April 8^th, 2021 approximately 02:20 a.m. Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) patrol officers were called to the area of the 20000 block of County Road 42, in the Municipality of Lakeshore regarding a possible break and enter at a business premise. 

Police attended, located and arrested two suspects. A quantity of break in instruments were seized and a catalytic converter was recovered. The Community Street Crimes Unit was called to assist with the investigation and as a result the following have been charged:

Mark GRIEVE, age 36, of Leamington is charged with:

• Break and Enter with intent to commit an indicatable offence – Criminal Code of Canada (C.C)
• Possession of Break in Instruments – C.C.
• Mischief Under $5000 – C.C.
• Possession of a controlled substance -schedule 1 cocaine – Controlled Drugs and Substance Act

Jonathon DEBERGH, age 38, of Leamington is charged with:

• Break and Enter with intent to commit an indicatable offence – Criminal Code of Canada (C.C)
• Possession of Break in Instruments – C.C.
• Mischief Under $5000 – C.C.

The matter is scheduled to be heard on May 24, 2021 at the Windsor, Ontario Court of Justice.

Police are asking the public to report suspicious vehicles or person(s). Whether the incident if observed directly or on surveillance systems. 

Anyone with information regarding this or any other incident is asked to call the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or leave an anonymous online message at www.catchcrooks.com where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

(HALDIMAND COUNTY, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Haldimand County Detachment has charged a 27-year-old individual following a single vehicle collision on Mississauga Road in Mississauga’s of the Credit First Nation, ON.   

On Monday April 5, 2021 at 4:15 p.m., OPP responded to Mississauga Road for a single vehicle collision. A witness reported that a vehicle had rolled over and it appeared a person was near the vehicle.

Officers located the vehicle abandoned off the roadway.

During their investigation, officers located an individual a short distance away and later determined the individual was the driver involved in the collision.

As a result of their investigation, OPP has charged 27-year-old Dice Darryl WYTHE of Six Nations of the Grand River First Nation with:

• Obstruct Peace Officer
• Fail to Comply with an Undertaking
• Fail to Remain
• Careless Driving
• Operate a motor vehicle without insurance
• Driving a motor vehicle while under suspension
• Drive a motor vehicle with no licence plates

The accused was held for a bail hearing at the Ontario Court of Justice in Cayuga.

(TOWN OF ERIN, ON) – On April 1, 2021 at approximately 7:00 p.m., Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a vehicle that was driving erratically southbound on Wellington Road 124 in the Town of Erin.

Police spotted the vehicle and pulled it over a short time later.

While speaking with the driver, officers formed the opinion formed the opinion that they were under the influence of alcohol. A Roadside Screening test was conducted which resulted in a fail. The driver was arrested and brought to a local OPP Operations Centre for further testing.

As a result, Joseph ROBSON, 40-years-old of Petawawa, has been charged with  Impaired Operation – 80 Plus (mgs of alcohol in 100mL of blood) contrary to the Criminal Code of Canada.

A 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (A.D.L.S.) and 7-day Vehicle Impoundment was initiated as per statute. The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice – Guelph on April 23, 2021 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.

(PETROLIA, ON) – On April 2, 2021 at approximately 7:45 p.m., members of the Lambton County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) observed a suspicious vehicle on Petrolia Line with obscured plates.  

Lambton OPP members conducted a traffic stop of the vehicle on Gem St.  Investigation led to the arrest of one of the occupants. A search of the driver revealed suspected Percocet.

As a result, William TAYLOR, 53-years-old of Chatham has been charged with:

• Possession of a Schedule 1 Substance (CDSA).
• Use plate not authorized for vehicle (HTA)
• Drive while under suspension (HTA)
• Operate a motor vehicle without insurance (CAIA)

The accused has been released and will appeared before the Ontario Court of Justice at a later date.

If you have information on this event or any other crime activity in the area, contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or *OPP (677) on your mobile phone. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), or submit a tip online at www.sarnialambtoncrimestoppers.org where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

(OXFORD COUNTY, ON) – On April 2, 2021, at approximately 11:00 p.m., the Oxford County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a robbery at a truck stop on Oxford Road 29, Blandford-Blenheim Township.

Investigation determined that an individual entered the store, and proceeded to walk behind the front counter area undetected.

The employee noticed the suspicious activity and approached the unknown customer.

The suspect yielded a weapon and threatened the clerk before accessing the cash register. The suspect removed a quantity of cash and then fled the scene.

The staff member was not injured during the incident.

The suspect is described to be a Caucasian male, approximately 30-40 years of age, with short dark hair, a full dark coloured beard, tattoos on his arms, wearing dark shoes, dark pants, a dark shirt and a dark zip-up hoody.  

The suspect was last seen fleeing in a dark coloured Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV).

Video surveillance was reviewed and the Oxford County OPP Crime Unit is continuing to investigate.

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

(SARNIA, ON) – Just before 6:00 a.m. on April 1, 2021, members of the Lambton County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Lambton County Emergency Medical Services, and Sarnia Fire Rescue responded to a motor vehicle collision on 40 Highway south of Confederation Line which sent both involved drivers to hospital. One driver suffered minor injuries and the other driver suffered life-threatening injuries.

On April 2, 2021, Luis GARCIA VENTURA, 31-years-old of Windsor has died as a result of his injuries.  

The West Region OPP Traffic Incident Management and Enforcement (TIME) Team and the Lambton County OPP are continuing to investigate. If anyone has any information they are being asked to contact the Lambton County OPP at 1-888-310-1122.

(OXFORD COUNTY, ON) – On March 19, 2021, at approximately 12:30 a.m., the Oxford County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a vehicle in the ditch on Oxford Road 29, Blandford-Blenheim Township.

Police located the vehicle and while speaking with the driver, the officer detected signs of impairment and placed the individual under arrest.

The driver was transported to the Ingersoll OPP detachment for testing. A Drug Recognition Evaluator administered the tests and it was determined that the driver was impaired by drug.

As a result of the investigation, 33-year-old Derek BALINT of Oxford County was charged with Operation While Impaired.

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Woodstock at a later date.

(HALDIMAND COUNTY, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Haldimand County Detachment is investigating a two vehicle collision that sent one of the occupants to hospital with life threatening injuries. The collision occurred on Highway 6 between 3^rd Line and 4^th Line in Hagersville, Haldimand County, ON.   

On Thursday, March 11, 2021 at 6:51 a.m., OPP, Haldimand County Fire Services and Haldimand County paramedics responded to Highway 6 for a two vehicle collision where a witness reported a vehicle had rolled over and that one of the occupants was ejected and appeared unresponsive.

Haldimand County paramedics transported the ejected 27-year-old female occupant to a local area hospital with life threatening injuries where they were subsequently transferred to an out of town hospital via Air Ornge Ambulance.

The occupant has succumbed to her injuries and was pronounced deceased at the hospital on Sunday March 14, 2021.

The deceased has been identified as 27-year-old Ashley BANNER of the Mississauga’s of the Credit First Nation, ON.

OPP continue to investigate and is asking anyone who may have witnessed the collision or who may have any information to assist with the investigation to contact them at     1-888-310-1122.

(PLYMPTON-WYOMING, ON) – On March 3, 2021, members of Lambton County and Elgin-Middlesex County Community Street Crimes Unit (CSCU) of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) paired up to execute a warrant on Michigan Line, Plympton-Wyoming Township following an extensive drug trafficking investigation in the Camlachie area.

Police seized illegal drugs consisting of suspected cocaine and psilocybin (mushrooms) from the residence with an approximate street value of $46,000. 

As a result, Steven FRENCH, 42-years-old of Plympton-Wyoming and Sara FRENCH, 38-years-old of Plympton-Wyoming were arrested and each charged with:

• Possession of a Schedule I Substance For the Purpose of Trafficking (CDSA).
• Possession of a Schedule III Substance For the Purpose of Trafficking (CDSA).

The accused have been released and are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice-Sarnia on a later date.