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Buggy Collision – 4 Injured

(PERTH EAST, ON) – Four people are injured following a collision involving a motor vehicle and horse and buggy in the Township of Perth East.

On December 15, 2025 the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), along with Perth County Paramedic Services, Perth East Fire Department, and Waterloo Regional Police Service responded to a motor vehicle collision on Perth Road 116 near Perth Line 72 near Wellsley.

Just before 4:30 p.m. a vehicle stuck a horse and buggy carrying four passengers. All passengers of the buggy sustained serious injuries and were transported to a local trauma centre. One of the passengers was later transported by Ornge Air Ambulance to another trauma centre for life threatening injuries. The driver of the motor vehicle was uninjured.

Perth Road 116 was temporarily closed as the OPP Traffic Incident Management Enforcement (TIME) team assisted with the investigation. Resources have cleared the area and the road has since been reopened.

This investigation remains ongoing. The Perth County OPP is requesting anyone who may have witnessed this collision or has dashcam footage to call 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or ontariocrimestoppers.ca where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000.

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Listowel Drug & Weapon Bust – Damon EADIE

(PERTH EAST, ON) – One person has been charged following an incident of intimate partner violence involving a weapon in the Municipality of North Perth

On November 13, 2025 shortly after 11:30 p.m. the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a residence in the town of Listowel after receiving a report that an individual was wielding a weapon threatening to harm his ex-girlfriend and her boyfriend. The individual fled the scene prior to police arrival.

On November 14, 2025 police located and arrested 21-year-old Damon EADIE of North Perth. During a search incident to arrest the accused was found to be in possession of a controlled substance suspected to be Methamphetamine.

The accused was charged with the following Criminal Code offences:

  • Assault with a Weapon
  • Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose
  • Uttering Threats

Additionally, the accused was charged with the following offence under the Controlled Drugs and Substance Act:

  • Possession of a Schedule I Substance

The accused appeared before the Ontario Court of Justice in Stratford on November 14 and was subsequently remanded into custody.

If you or someone you know are a victim of intimate partner violence, you are not alone. The Perth County OPP is committed to serving victims of all crimes and connecting them with supports. To receive help call 1-888-310-1122 or 9-1-1 in an emergency. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or ontariocrimestoppers.ca where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000.

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Clinton JOHNSON Arrested After Tractor Incident – Police Seek Dashcam Footage

(PERTH EAST, ON) – One person has been charged following a collision involving a commercial motor vehicle (CMV) and farm tractor in the Township of Perth East.

On November 20, 2025 shortly after 8:00 p.m. the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a traffic complaint involving a CMV. While searching for the vehicle police came across a motor vehicle collision on Perth Line 26 near Perth Road 110 where the CMV had collided with a farm tractor.

No one was injured as a result of the collision.

The driver of the CMV, 54-year-old Clinton JOHNSON of Central Huron was arrested and charged with the following Criminal Code offences:

  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
  • Operation while impaired
  • Dangerous operation

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Stratford on January 5, 2026. The accused is also facing a 90-day drivers licence suspension and a 7-day motor vehicle impoundment.

If you suspect someone is driving while impaired, please call 9-1-1. Your call could save a life.

The Perth County OPP is requesting anyone who may have witnessed this vehicle or the collision or has dashcam footage to call 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or ontariocrimestoppers.ca where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000.

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4 Year Old Pedestrian Airlifted To Hospital – Details Released

(PERTH EAST TWP, ON) – The Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a collision involving a pedestrian and an unloaded commercial motor vehicle on Perth Line 56, just outside of Topping.

On August 1, 2025, at approximately 1:30 p.m., members of the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police, alongside local emergency services responded to a collision on Perth Line 56, just outside of Topping.

The collision involved an unloaded commercial motor vehicle striking a 4-year-old from Mornington Township.

The child sustained serious, life-threatening injuries and was first taken to a local hospital, then airlifted to a trauma centre for further medical treatment.

The OPP Traffic Incident Management Enforcement (TIME) team attended the scene and is assisting Perth County OPP with the investigation.

As a result of the collision, Perth Line 56 was closed for several hours, but has since bene reopened.

The investigation is ongoing. Updates will be provided when available.

Anyone who may have witnessed the collision, or has information, such as dashcam footage, that could assist with this ongoing investigation is asked to contact the Perth County OPP at 1-888-310-1122.

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Fatal E-Bike Collision

(PERTH EAST, ON) – One person has died as a result of a collision that occurred in the Township of Perth East.

On May 15, 2025 around 10:00 p.m. the Perth County OPP were called to a collision involving an e-bike on Perth Line 42 that lost control. The lone occupant of the e-bike, a 30-year-old individual from the Township of Perth East, was transported by air ambulance to a local trauma centre where they later succumbed to their injuries.

This investigation is ongoing. If you or anyone you know witnessed this collision or has dashcam footage, please call 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a secure web-tip at www.cstip.ca, where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000.

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Pedestrian Struck In Listowel

(PERTH EAST, ON) – Police are seeking assistance with a fail to remain collision that occurred in the Municipality of North Perth.

On May 17, 2025 at around 10:00 p.m. the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were called to the crosswalk at Livingstone Ave South and Elma St W in the Town of Listowel for a pedestrian that was struck by a vehicle.

The pedestrian did not sustain any injuries. The vehicle fled the scene prior to police arrival. The vehicle and driver are described as:

  • Newer white compact SUV with a possible dent on the hood from the collision.
  • Young short white female with long dark hair.

This investigation is ongoing. If you or anyone you know witnessed this collision or has dashcam footage, please call 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a secure web-tip at www.cstip.ca, where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000.

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Rash Of Break & Enters – Martin ENNS, Daniel NIEKOLEY & 3 Teenage Dirtbags Arrested #3Strikes

(PERTH EAST, ON) – Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged Five individuals in connection to recent break and enters and property damage in the Township of Perth East.

On April 13th 2025, the OPP launched an investigation after receiving information of a rash of break and enters and property damage over the weekend including Churches and a school in Perth East.

As a result of the investigation Martin ENNS and Daniel NIEKOLEY as well as three youth’s whose identity is protected under the Youth Criminal Justice Act (YCJA) have been charged with the following Criminal Code of Canada offences:

–      Break and Enter (Two Counts)

–      Mischief Under $5,000 (Three Counts)

In addition, two of the Youth’s were also charged with:

–      Theft Under $5,000

The Perth County OPP is requesting anyone with information related to this investigation or video footage to call 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a secure web-tip at www.cstip.ca, where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000.

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19 Year Old Facing Money Laundering & Fraud Charges

(PERTH EAST, ON) – One person has been charged in relation to a fraud investigation in the Township of Perth East.

On October 7th, 2024, the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) launched an investigation after receiving information that a business in the Township of Perth East was defrauded of nearly $5,000 through the use of fraudulent cheques.

As a result of the investigation, 19-year-old Tiffany ZHOU of Markham, ON was charged with the following Criminal Code of Canada offences:

–      Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000

–      Laundering Proceeds of Crime

ZHOU is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Stratford on May 26th, 2025.

If you or someone you know has been a victim of fraud, please report it by calling 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a secure web-tip at www.cstip.ca, where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000.

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26 Year Old From Milbank Arrested

(PERTH EAST, ON) – Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged an individual with 11 criminal offences following a traffic stop in the Township of Perth East.

On March 16th, 2025, police responded to a report threats involving a firearm. Police arrived on scene and took one person into custody without incident.

26-year-old Jacobo HIEBERT of Milbank was charged with the following Criminal Code offences:

  • Operation while impaired
  • Operation while impaired (80 plus)
  • Dangerous operation of a motor vehicle
  • Two counts – Possession of weapon for dangerous purpose
  • Two counts – Uttering threats
  • Assault with a weapon
  • Knowledge of unauthorized possession of firearm
  • Carless use of firearm
  • Occupant of motor vehicle knowing there was a firearm.

The accused was held in custody for a bail hearing on March 17th, 2025, at the Ontario Court of Justice in Stratford.

The Perth County OPP is requesting anyone with information related to this investigation to call 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a secure web-tip at www.cstip.ca, where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000.

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Andrew BERBERICK Was Arrested Again #RepeatOffender

(PERTH EAST, ON) – Police responded to a report of an individual with a firearm in the Township of Perth East.

On February 22nd, 2025, shortly after 10:00 a.m., members of the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to the Perth East Public Library after receiving a report of a person brandishing a firearm.

As a result of this investigation, Andrew BERBERICK, 48-years-old of Mitchell, was arrested and charged with the following Criminal Code offences:

  • Possession of a Weapon for Dangerous Purpose
  • Mischief
  • Fail to Comply with Probation Order

The firearm was determined to be an airsoft gun. There were no injuries. 

The accused was remanded into custody and was scheduled to appear for bail court on February 23rd, 2025 out of Stratford, ON.

If you have any information regarding this incident, please call the Perth County OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a secure web-tip at www.cstip.ca, where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000.

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18 Year Old Deceased – Snowmobile Collision

(PERTH EAST, ON) – An individual was pronounced deceased following a collision involving a single snowmobile that collided with a tree in the Township of Perth East.

On January 26th, 2025, members of the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) along with Perth County Emergency Medical Services and Perth East Fire Department attended a collision on the trail near Perth Road 140.

The 18-year-old male driver and was transported to a local trauma centre where he was pronounced deceased.

The Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Club trail between Perth Road 135 and Road 140 was closed while the OPP Technical Collision Investigation were on scene investigating the collision. The trail has since been re-opened, but the investigation is ongoing.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the Perth County OPP at 1-888-310-1122. The OPP wants to thank the friends and family of the deceased as well as the responding emergency services and Huron-Perth Victim Services for their assistance and support in dealing with this traumatic event.

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Nikhil Batta Impaired Driving

(PERTH EAST, ON) – A driver is facing charges following a motor vehicle collision in the Township of Perth East.

In the early hours of January 23rd, 2025, Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a single vehicle collision.

As a result of the investigation, 20-year-old Nikhil Batta of London was arrested and charged with the following offences:

·        Operation while Impaired contrary to the Criminal Code

·        Have Care or Control of a Vehicle with Cannabis Readily Available contrary to the Cannabis Control Act 2017

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Stratford on March 3rd, 2025.

If you suspect someone is driving a motor vehicle while impaired by drugs or alcohol, please call 911 immediately. If you have a non-emergency traffic complaint, you can call 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you can 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.

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Snowmobile Collision – Life Threatening Injuries

(PERTH EAST, ON) – An individual sustained life-threatening injuries following a collision involving a single motorized snow vehicle (MSV) in the Township of Perth East.

On January 16th, 2025 members of the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) along with Perth County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and Perth East Fire Department attended a collision on the OFSC trail near Road 145.

The collision involved the lone driver of a motorized snow vehicle that was ejected after colliding with an obstruction.

The 59-year-old male driver sustained life-threatening injuries and was transported to a local trauma centre.

The cause of the collision remains under investigation by members of the Perth County OPP.

The Perth County OPP wants to remind all users of MSVs to always be aware of your surroundings, check the OFSC trail conditions, and have proper safety equipment prior to heading out on the trails.

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Fatal Collision

(PERTH EAST, ON) – One person has died following a motor vehicle collision in the Township of Perth East this morning.

On December 5, 2024 just after 6:00 a.m., the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), along with Perth County Paramedic Services, and the North Perth Fire Department, responded to a motor vehicle collision on Perth Line 86, between Perth Road 136 and Perth Road 140, in the Township of Perth East to a report of a plow truck that collided with a passenger vehicle.

As a result of the collision a 33-year-old from Gowanstown was pronounced deceased at the scene. The driver of the plow truck was uninjured.

The investigation is ongoing. Members of the West Region OPP Traffic Collision Investigation (TCI) Team and Reconstruction are assisting Perth County OPP with the investigation.

The area of Perth Line 86 between Perth Road 131 and Perth Road 140 remains closed for the protection of emergency responders and to facilitate the investigation, and will likely be closed for a number of hours.

Updates will be provided as required.

Anyone who may have witnessed the collision, or has information, such as dashcam footage, that could assist with this ongoing investigation is asked to contact the 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.

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Fatal Collision

(PERTH EAST, ON) – Two people have died following a motor vehicle collision in the Township of Perth East this afternoon.

On November 6, 2024 just before 3:30 p.m., the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), along with Perth County Paramedic Services, and the Perth East Fire Department, responded to a serious motor vehicle collision on Perth Road 121, at the intersection of Line 67, in Perth East. A passenger vehicle and a commercial motor vehicle had collided.

Two occupants of the passenger vehicle, a 75-year-old and 76-year-old, both from Woolwich, were pronounced deceased at the scene. The driver of the commercial motor vehicle was transported to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

The investigation is ongoing, and members of the West Region OPP Traffic Incident Management and Enforcement (TIME) Team are assisting Perth County OPP with the investigation.

The area of Perth Road 121 between Perth Line 72 and Line 67 remains closed for the protection of emergency responders and to facilitate the investigation, and will likely be closed for a number of hours. 

Updates will be provided as required.

Anyone who may have witnessed the collision, or has information, such as dashcam footage, that could assist with this ongoing investigation is asked to contact the Perth County OPP at 1-888-310-1122.