Category: Police Press Releases

(NORTH PERTH, ON) – The Perth County Ontario Provincial Police are investigating a break and enter to a barn on Perth Line 72 in the Municipality of North Perth.

On April 26, 2023, at approximately 6:46 a.m., Perth County OPP responded to a report of a break and enter. Sometime overnight on April 25, 2023, unknown person(s) entered a barn and removed several tools. Items stolen estimated at approximately $10,000.

Police are continuing to investigate and ask the public to report suspicious activity immediately, and remember to lock doors to vehicles, houses, garages, and sheds. Do not leave keys with vehicles, including ATVs. Consider installing security features, such as increased lighting, cameras, or alarms.

Anyone with information regarding these incidents should immediately contact Perth County OPP at 1-888-310-1122.

(PERTH COUNTY, ON) – The Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a London driver after they were speeding more than 53km/hr over the limit in Perth South.

On April 26, 2023, at approximately 4:20 a.m., a police officer stopped a vehicle on Highway 7/19 in the Township of Perth South after it was found to be travelling 135km/h in an 80km/h limit zone.

A 38-year-old resident from London has been charged with:

–      Drive Motor Vehicle – Perform stunt – Excessive speed

–      Class G1 licence holder- unaccompanied by qualified driver

A 30-day driving suspension and 14-day vehicle impoundment was initiated as per statute. The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Stratford on June 13, 2023. 

(WEST PERTH, ON) – The Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Mitchell driver after they were speeding more than 60 km/h over the limit in the Municipality of West Perth.    

On April 24, 2023, at approximately 7:07 p.m., police stopped a vehicle on Line 36 in West Perth after it was found to be travelling 133 km/h in a 70 km/h limit zone.

As a result, a 19-year-old of Mitchell has been charged with:

–      Drive Motor Vehicle – Perform Stunt – Excessive speed

–      Fail to comply with Probation Order

A 30-day-driving suspension and 14 vehicle impoundment was initiated as per statute. The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Stratford on June 12, 2023, to answer to the charges. 

Anyone with information regarding these incidents should immediately contact Perth County OPP at 1-888-310-1122.

(TOWNSHIP OF GUELPH/ERAMOSA, ON) – As a result of an investigation, two have been charged criminally, in an assault that sent a 60-year-old resident to hospital. Donovan Thomas FISCHER, 23-year-old of Kitchener, has been charged with Aggravated Assault, Assault and Fail to Comply with Probation Order. Colin Michael FISCHER, 35-years-old of Guelph-Eramosa, has been charged with Aggravated Assault and Fail to Comply with Probation Order. Both were held for bail.

On April 23, 2023, at approximately 6:00 p.m., Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to an assault at a private residential community on Highway 7, west of Guelph. It was reported that two known individuals had assaulted a resident and that the injuries were severe. A 60-year-old resident was transported to a local hospital with serious, non-life-threatening injuries.

Any person with information regarding this incident should contact the 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.

(NORTH PERTH, ON) -Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested a North Huron resident after being caught shoplifting.

On April 22, 2023, officers responded to a Mitchell Road South, North Perth address for a report of a suspect who stole items. All items were recovered.

As a result, Alisha NETTERFIELD, 34, from North Perth was charged with:

–      Theft Under $5000- SHOPLIFTING

The accused were released from custody and are scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Stratford on May 29, 2023, to answer to the charge.

Anyone with information regarding these incidents should immediately contact Perth County OPP at 1-888-310-1122.

(PERTH EAST, ON) – On April 15, 2023, at approximately 3:15 p.m., an officer from the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a two-motor vehicle collision on Line 86 in the Township of Perth East.  

Investigation revealed an involved driver had previously consumed alcohol, the driver was arrested and transported to the local detachment for further testing.

Jackson STEINBERG, 26-year-old of Waterloo, has been charged with:

–      Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

–      Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)

–      Dangerous operation

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Stratford on May 15, 2023, to answer to the charges.

Anyone with information regarding these incidents should immediately contact Perth County OPP at 1-888-310-1122.

(PERTH EAST, ON) – The Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Brampton driver after they were speeding more than 47km/hr over the limit in Perth East.

On April 14, 2023, at approximately 9:34 p.m., a police officer stopped a vehicle on Line 34 in the Township of Perth East after it was found to be travelling 97km/h in a 50km/h limit zone.

A 31-year-old resident from New Hamburg has been charged with:

–      Drive Motor Vehicle – Perform stunt – Excessive speed

–      Drive motor vehicle, no currently validated permit

A 30-day driving suspension and 14-day vehicle impoundment was initiated as per statute. The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Stratford on May 23, 2023. 

(NORTH PERTH, ON) – The Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a North Perth resident after a domestic disturbance occurrence.

On April 14, 2023, at approximately 5:57 p.m., Perth County OPP started a domestic investigation. Through the investigation, it was determined that the victim was assaulted by the accused.  

A 32-year-old resident of North Perth was arrested and charged with:

–      Assault – spousal

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Stratford on May 8, 2023.

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.

(PERTH EAST, ON) – The Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Stratford driver after they were speeding more than double the speed limit in the Township of Perth East.  

On April 13, 2023, at approximately 3:56 p.m., police stopped a vehicle on Line 34 in Perth East, after it was found to be travelling 175 km/h in an 80 km/h limit zone.

As a result, a 34-year-old of Stratford has been charged with:

–      Drive Motor Vehicle – Perform Stunt – Excessive speed

–      Fail to have insurance card

A 30-day-driving suspension and 14 vehicle impoundment was initiated as per statute. The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Stratford May  date to answer to the charges. 

Anyone with information regarding these incidents should immediately contact Perth County OPP at 1-888-310-1122.

(NORTH PERTH, ON) – The Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) was called to a business on Mitchell Road South, Listowel on April 10, 2023, just before 4:00 p.m., after a person was witnessed removing sale tags from store items and placing them on items they were purchasing.   

Frances ANDERSON, 66, of Minto Township, has been charged with:

–      Theft Fraud Under $5000

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Stratford at a later date to answer to the charge.

(NORTH PERTH, ON) -Perth County Ontario Provincial Police investigated a break and enter at an Inkerman Street West, North Perth business.

On April 11, 2023, at approximately 7:31 a.m., police responded to a break a enter after the fact.

Unknown(s) forced their way into the business and left with tools, credit cards and other property.

Anyone with information regarding these incidents should immediately contact Perth County OPP at 1-888-310-1122.

(NORTH PERTH, ON) – On April 8, 2022, the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received information that a vehicle rammed a gate and drove down a walking trail on Line 77 in the Municipality of North Perth.

It was determined that unknown(s) rammed the gate at the entrance of the trail and destroyed crops. The vehicle was described as a loud truck with bright lights.  

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.