(GREY HIGHLANDS, ON) – On January 27, 2021 at 8:37 a.m. Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a school bus that had slid off the roadway on Grey Road 132, just East of Highway 10, in the Municipality of Grey Highlands.
The First Student School Bus had 15 students on board and a driver. All of the students were safely evacuated and were transported to school via another school bus that was sent to the scene. The bus was towed from the ditch. There were no injuries.
(COUNTY OF BRANT, ON) -On January 23, 2021, at approximately 9:23 p.m., members of the Brant County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a complaint of a possible impaired driver traveling westbound on Highway 403 in Brant County.
The vehicle was observed and stopped on Rest Acres Road, where it was determined the driver was impaired by alcohol.
As a result of the investigation, the driver, Leah TALLYN, 33-years-of-age from Milton, has been charged with:
•Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs contrary to section 320.14(1)(a) of the Criminal Code (CC);
•Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus) contrary to section 320.14(1)(b) of the CC.
The driver was issued a 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (ADLS) and the motor vehicle was impounded.
The accused was released on an undertaking and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on February 26, 2021 in Brantford.
(MIDDLESEX, ON) – On Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at 9:47 p.m., members of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police responded to reports of a possible impaired driver. Police located the vehicle in the Municipality of Middlesex Centre.
As a result of an investigation, police have charged Andrew SCHRAM, 49-years-old of Ilderton, with:
The accused has been released from police custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice on March 4 to speak to the charges.
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.
(SAUGEEN FIRST NATION, ON) – On January 23, 2021 at 1:24 a.m. officers from the Grey Bruce Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a threats occurrence at a residence on Highway 21, in the Saugeen First Nation.
A suspect had threatened a victim, after brandishing a knife, before running off. The suspect was located near the scene and was arrested without incident. There were no injuries.
As a result of the investigation, Grey Bruce OPP have charged Dana STEVENS, 41 years-of-age, from Saugeen First Nation with the following offences:
The accused was held for a bail hearing at the Ontario Court of Justice in Walkerton on January 24, 2021.
(COUNTY OF WELLINGTON, ON) – On January 23, 2021, at approximately 10:00 a.m. the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to several traffic complaints involving a white snow-covered sedan being driven erratically and speeding southbound on Highway 6 near Arthur.
Police located the vehicle on St. David Street in Fergus and conducted a traffic stop.
While speaking with the driver, officers formed the opinion that the driver was under the influence by 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.
Cody Joseph McCLINCHEY, 25-years-old of Holland Centre has been charged with Impaired Operation – 80 Plus (mg of alcohol per 100 mL of blood) contrary to the Criminal Code.
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 February 26, 2021 to answer to the charge.
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.
(Southwold, ON) – On Sunday January 24th, 2021 at approximately 9:41am Elgin County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers responded to a suspicious vehicle complaint in Sheddon, ON. The report indicated that a person appeared to be sleeping in the driver’s seat of a parked vehicle.
Police attended the scene and as a result of the investigation have charged Gabriella PARADIS, age 23 of Walpole Island First Nation, ON with;
PARADIS was released by way of a Form 10 (Appearance Notice) with a future court date of February 23rd 2021.
(Central Elgin) On Saturday January 23rd, 2021 at approximately 7:56am Elgin County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers responded to a report of a single motor vehicle collision on Barnums Gully Line, Central Elgin near the end of the dead end road. Reports indicated the vehicle had flipped onto its side.
As a result of the investigation police arrested and charged the driver of the motor vehicle, Bryor Michael KIFF, age 27, of St. Thomas, ON with;
KIFF is scheduled to appear in court at a future date.
(TOWNSHIP OF CENTRE WELLINGTON, ON) – On January 20, 2021, at approximately 11:00 p.m. Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a disturbance at a residence on Courtney Street in Fergus. It was reported that an intoxicated male had assaulted and threatened two people in the residence.
All parties were known to each other.
As a result, a 51-year-old Fergus resident has been charged with Assault, Uttering Threats to Cause Death or Bodily Harm, Assault – Spousal, Assault Causing Bodily Harm – Spousal, Uttering Threats to Cause Death or Bodily Harm – Spousal contrary to the Criminal Code.
The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario court of justice – Guelph on February 23, 2021 to answer to the charges.
(TORONTO, ON) – The Repeat Offender Parole Enforcement (R.O.P.E.) Squad is requesting the public’s assistance in locating a federal offender wanted on a Canada Wide Warrant as a result of his breach of Statutory Release.
Leighton Hopkinson is described as a black male, 29 years of age, 6′ (183cm), 200 lbs (91kgs) with black hair and brown eyes. He has a tattoo of a cross and a crown on his right arm and the phrase “Only The Family” on his left arm.
He is currently serving a Three (3) year and Five (5) month sentence for Possession of a firearm.
The offender is known to frequent the Greater Toronto Area.
Anyone having contact with this offender or information in regards to their whereabouts is asked to contact the Provincial R.O.P.E. Squad at 416-808-5900 or toll free at 1-866-870-7673 (ROPE) or Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or call 9-1-1.
(TOWNSHIP OF CENTRE WELLINGTON, ON) – On January 17, 2021, at approximately 12:25 a.m., a Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer was monitoring traffic and conducting radar on Wellington Road 7 near David Street in Centre Wellington Township. The officer observed a southbound motor vehicle travelling at a speed that appeared to be well above the posted 50 km/h speed limit. The motor vehicle was locked on radar at a speed in excess of 100 km/h.
Suley HASANZADE, 24-years-old of Waterloo, has been charged with Drive Motor Vehicle Perform Stunt – Exceed Speed Limit by 50 Kms or More and Speeding contrary to the Highway Traffic Act. The defendant is scheduled to appear in Guelph at the Ontario Court of Justice – Provincial Offences Court on May 19, 2021. Their vehicle and driver’s licence were seized for a period of seven days as per statute.
(West Elgin) Elgin County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is seeking the public’s assistance in an investigation involving a break and enter to a business in Rodney, ON.
On the 7th of January, 2021 between 4:55 am and 5:28am the front window of Saint T Apparel was smashed and merchandise that was on display was taken.
Surveillance video shows the suspect as;
Heavy build
Bright red coat with fur hood
White toque with dark hair just showing under the hat
Dark Pants
Black Gloves
Black mask
Dark/White mountain bike with no fenders
An estimate of damage has not yet been compiled.
Any person with information regarding the person(s) responsible for this damage is asked to contact the Ontario Provincial Police at 1-888-310-1122.
Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222- 8477 (TIPS), where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.
(POINT EDWARD, ON) – On January 4, 2021 at approximately 8:45 p.m. members of the Lambton County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were called by Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) for a driver returning to Canada who was identified as a prohibited driver.
Shannon SANDS, 48 year old of Walpole Island First Nation has been charged with Operation While Prohibited under the Criminal Code, pursuant to the Criminal Code of Canada
The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice-Sarnia at a later date.
If you are aware of a similar crime being committed, contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or *OPP (677) on your mobile phone. Your call could make our roads safer for all.
(OXFORD COUNTY, ON) – On Saturday, December 12, 2020, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Oxford County OPP Crime Unit charged an individual after investigating several allegations of fraud at a North Street East, Tillsonburg address.
It was determined that between Saturday, September 1, 2018, and Tuesday, January 21, 2020, police investigated several complaints of fraud involving a Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning business.
As a result, members of the Oxford County OPP Crime Unit arrested and charged 53-year-old Steve Joseph George BLONDIN of Richmond Hill, Ontario with fraud under $5,000 and three counts of fraud over $5,000.
The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice, Woodstock at a later date.
Anyone that may have any additional information surrounding this investigation is being asked to contact the Oxford County OPP Crime Unit at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or www.oxfordcrimestoppers.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 investigated a fire that destroyed a barn on River Road in Dunnville, Haldimand County, Ontario.
On Saturday January 2, 2020 at 6:49 a.m., OPP and Haldimand County Fire Services responded to River Road for a report of a structure fire.
Haldimand County Fire Services extinguished the fire and confirmed there were no injuries to anyone nor to any livestock.
Haldimand County Fire Services has determined the cause of the fire is not suspicious.
The total damage is estimated at over $750,000.
The Office of the Ontario Fire Marshal has been notified.
(ST. CLAIR TWP, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to an incident in the early morning hours of December 31, 2020 on Riverside Drive, St. Clair Township. One party was pronounced deceased at the scene, and one party was arrested at the scene.
The investigation is being conducted under the direction of the OPP Criminal Investigation Branch, with assistance from OPP Forensic Identification Services and Lambton OPP Crime Unit.
The victim has been identified as Cheryl VANHUIZEN, 51 years-old of Corunna.
Shawn TROWBRIDGE, 51 years-old of Corunna, was arrested and charged with Second Degree Murder, pursuant to section 235(1) of the Criminal Code.
The accused appeared before the Ontario Court of Justice and was remanded into custody.
This is an isolated incident and there is no concern for the public’s safety.
Any person with information regarding this investigation is asked to contact the Lambton 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 online at www.sarnialambtoncrimestoppers.org where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.