Category: OPP

(OXFORD COUNTY, ON) – On Sunday, December 13, 2020, at approximately 10:12 p.m., the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Oxford County Detachment investigated a mischief after being called to a Church Street, Ingersoll address.

It was determined that a homeowner located an unknown male in their backyard and immediately confronted them. The unknown person then fled and was followed by the homeowner and was last seen heading southbound on Oxford Street.

The person was described as a male, wearing a blue coloured hooded sweater and was carrying a backpack. He had his face covered and was carrying a long stick.

If anyone has any information they are being asked to contact the Oxford 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 www.oxfordcrimestoppers.comwhere you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

(COUNTY of BRANT, ON) – A member of the County of Brant Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) was called to a two vehicle collision on Brant Road near Glen Morris Road on December 14, 2020 at approximately 7:35 p.m.

The collision was located and police determined through investigation that one of the drivers had been drinking alcohol and that driver was arrested. No one was injured in the collision.

• OPP investigators have charged Devan DURHAM 27-years-old of The Region of Waterloo with Operation while impaired by alcohol or drug contrary to Section 320.14(1)(a)Criminal Code of Canada:

The accused will appear in the Ontario Court of Justice at a later date to answer to the charges. If convicted, the offender will be subject to the Criminal Code penalties, including a fine or jail time, and a driving prohibition.

Anyone with information about any incident in the County of Brant can call the County of Brant 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.crimestoppers-brant.ca where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

(COUNTY of BRANT, ON) – A member of the County of Brant Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) while on patrol was alerted to a vehicle travelling a high rate of speed on December 14, 2020 at approximately 12:20 a.m. on Bayly Drive in Paris in the County of Brant.

The vehicle was located travelling 105 km/h in the posted 50 km/h zone.

Police stopped the vehicle and determined through investigation that the driver had been drinking alcohol and the driver was arrested.

OPP investigators have charged Reid HAWES 26-years-old of The County of Brant with Stunt driving and speeding contrary to the Highway Traffic Act of Ontario and the following offences contrary to the Criminal Code of Canada:

• Operation while impaired by alcohol or drug Section 320.14(1)(a)
• Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration 80 plus Contrary to Section 320.14(1) (b)

The accused will appear in the Ontario Court of Justice at a later date to answer to the charges. If convicted, the offender will be subject to the Criminal Code penalties, including a fine or jail time, and a driving prohibition.

Anyone with information about any incident in the County of Brant can call the County of Brant 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.crimestoppers-brant.ca where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

(COUNTY of BRANT, ON) – A member of the County of Brant Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) while on patrol was alerted to a vehicle on December 13, 2020 at approximately 3:25 a.m. on Brant Road near Governors Road in the County of Brant.

Police determined through investigation that the driver had been drinking alcohol and the driver was arrested.

OPP investigators have charged Bethany CREIGHTON 24-years-old of The County of Brant with the following offences contrary to the Criminal Code of Canada:

• Operation while impaired by alcohol or drug Section 320.14(1)(a)
• Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration 80 plus Contrary to Section 320.14(1) (b)

The accused will appear in the Ontario Court of Justice at a later date to answer to the charges. If convicted, the offender will be subject to the Criminal Code penalties, including a fine or jail time, and a driving prohibition.

Anyone with information about any incident in the County of Brant can call the County of Brant 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.crimestoppers-brant.ca where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

(COUNTY of BRANT, ON) – A member of the County of Brant Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) while conducting R.I.D.E. (Reduce Impaired driving everywhere) on December 13, 2020 at approximately 1:20 a.m. located a vehicle who attempted to avoid the RIDE stop on Paris Road in the County of Brant.

Police determined through investigation that the driver had been drinking alcohol and the driver was arrested.

OPP investigators have charged Sean BOOKER 22-years-old of Haldimand County with driving a motor vehicle with more than 80 mgs of alcohol in her blood contrary to the Criminal Code of Canada.

The accused will appear in the Ontario Court of Justice at a later date to answer to the charge. If convicted, the offender will be subject to the Criminal Code penalties, including a fine or jail time, and a driving prohibition.

Anyone with information about any incident in the County of Brant can call the County of Brant 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.crimestoppers-brant.ca where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

(COUNTY of BRANT, ON) – A member of the County of Brant Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) while on patrol on December 11, 2020 at approximately 11:50 p.m. performed a traffic stop on a vehicle on Highway #403 west bound near Garden Avenue in the County of Brant.

Police determined through investigation that the driver had been drinking alcohol and the driver was arrested.

OPP investigators have charged Wesley BONAS 32-years-old of Hanno Ontario with driving a motor vehicle with more than 80 mgs of alcohol in her blood contrary to the Criminal Code of Canada.

The accused will appear in the Ontario Court of Justice at a later date to answer to the charge. If convicted, the offender will be subject to the Criminal Code penalties, including a fine or jail time, and a driving prohibition.

Anyone with information about any incident in the County of Brant can call the County of Brant 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.crimestoppers-brant.ca where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Norfolk County detachments primary focus is public safety and we want to reinforce to the public the importance of the proper use of the 9-1-1 system. Calling 9-1-1 for a raccoon complaint is NOT an emergency.

On Saturday, December 12, 2019, at approximately 8:26 a.m., an emergency 9-1-1 was received after a raccoon was observed walking around a home located in the Woodhouse area. Police are continuing to being inundated with calls for service after people are spotting raccoons during the day. There is no need to contact 9-1-1. Homeowners who have issues with Racoons on their property need to call a private animal removal service.

It’s a common myth that a raccoon walking around during the day is sick or has rabies. It’s true that raccoons are mostly nocturnal, but they can be active during the day for many different reasons. Raccoons will come out during the day if there is a food source available at a particular time, if they have been frightened out of their daytime sleeping spot, or if there is high competition in the area at night from other nocturnal animals.

“The OPP does not have the equipment to trap and house live animals or transport wild animals. Calling 9-1-1 for raccoons, tie up the phone lines at the communications center, waste taxpayer money and tie up law enforcement officers. A private animal removal service should be contacted instead of calling 9-1-1.” – Constable Ed Sanchuk, Norfolk County OPP.

(OXFORD COUNTY, ON) – On Saturday, December 12, 2020, at approximately 2:07 p.m., the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Oxford County Detachment responded to a motor vehicle collision at a Highway 401, Blandford-Blenheim Township address.

It has been determined that a motor vehicle was travelling eastbound along Highway 401 near County Road 22 when the driver lost control and struck two transport trucks with the vehicle coming to rest in middle of the highway. The driver was transported to a local area hospital with minor injuries. The operators of the transport trucks did not suffer any injuries.

As a result, police charged 39-year-old Leanne CURRIE of Kitchener, Ontario with operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs and operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration 80 plus.

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

“There is absolutely no safe level of alcohol consumption when getting behind the wheel of any motor vehicle. Arrange a designated driver, stay overnight or take a taxi service. Driving is a privilege NOT a right.” – Inspector Tony Hymers, Oxford County OPP Detachment.

(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – On Sunday, December 13, 2020, at approximately 2:26 a.m., an officer with the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Norfolk County Detachment stopped and investigated a vehicle that was parked at a Highway 24, Windham, Norfolk County address.

As a result, officers charged 28-year-old Jeffrey Keith O’DONNELL-HEXAMER from the County of Brant, Ontario with operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs and operation while impaired- blood alcohol concentration 80 plus.

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

(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – On Saturday, December 12, 2020, at approximately 9:38 p.m., the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Norfolk County Detachment stopped a vehicle at Norfolk County Road 23, Houghton, Norfolk County address.

It was determined that police were conducting a R.I.D.E program (Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere) in the area of Norfolk County Road 23. The vehicle was stopped and the driver was subsequently investigated.

As a result of investigation, police have charged 19-year-old Nathan FROESE of Bayham, Ontario with operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration 80 plus.

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

(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – On Saturday, December 12, 2020, at approximately 7:50 p.m., an officer with the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Norfolk County Detachment investigated a report of a suspicious vehicle at a Concession 6, Woodhouse, Norfolk County address.

As a result, officers charged 26-year-old Dominique Christian SWANNELL of Haldimand County, Ontario with the following offences:

• Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs,
• Failure or refusal to comply with demand,
• Possession of Cocaine, and
• Failure to comply with undertaking.

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

(PLYMPTON-WYOMING, ON) – On September 20, 2020 at approximately 4:55 p.m. the Lambton Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and Lambton Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and Lambton County Fire Department attended the intersection of Forest Road and London Line in relation to a fatal motor vehicle collision involving two motor vehicles. 

One driver was pronounced deceased at scene. The other driver was transported to the local hospital with non-life threatening injuries. 

Ahlyssa VAN ES, 26 year-old of Kitchener, has been charged with Careless Driving Cause Death, pursuant to the Highway Traffic Act. 

(HALDIMAND COUNTY, ON) – On Friday December 11, 2020 at 2:57 p.m., the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Haldimand County Detachment and Haldimand County paramedics responded to a workplace accident on Concession 2 Walpole in Selkirk, Haldimand County, ON.

OPP investigation has determined a 33-year-old individual was working on a cellular tower when they fell to the ground sustaining serious injuries.

The individual was transported to a local area hospital and subsequently taken to an out of town hospital via Air Ornge Ambulance.

The Ministry of Labour was contacted and is investigating the incident.

(HALDIMAND COUNTY, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Haldimand County Detachment have charged two individuals over the weekend with drinking and driving offences in Haldimand County, ON.

On Friday December 11, 2020 at 6:19 p.m., OPP, Haldimand County Fire Services and Haldimand County paramedics responded to a collision on Concession 2 Walpole near Sandusk Road where a passerby reported a tractor trailer was on its side and it appeared the driver needed medical assistance.

Haldimand County paramedics transported the driver to hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

While officers spoke with the driver, signs of impairment were detected and they were arrested.

Further investigation determined the driver was more than double the legal limit.

OPP has charged 47-year-old Peter MAY of Simcoe, Norfolk County, ON with:

• Impaired operation of a motor vehicle
• Driving a motor vehicle with more than 80 milligrams of alcohol in 100 millilitres of blood

 On Saturday December 12, 2020 at 11:19 p.m., OPP were conducting patrols on King Street East in Hagersville when a vehicle caught their attention.

OPP stopped the vehicle and investigated.

When officers spoke with the driver, signs of impairment were detected and the driver was placed under arrest.

Breath tests conducted determined the driver was two times above the legal limit.

OPP has charged 67-year-old Ralph Jonathan of Selkirk, Haldimand County, ON with:

• Impaired operation of a motor vehicle
• Driving a motor vehicle with more than 80 milligrams of alcohol in 100 millilitres of blood

 The accused individuals had their drivers licences suspended for a minimum of 90 days and vehicles were impounded.

Both are to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Cayuga at a later date to answer to the charges.