Category: Police Press Releases

(CENTRAL HURON, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Central Huron resident with Impaired Operation – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 Plus) following a failed roadside test on March 4th at approximately 9:20 p.m. on Erie Street South in Clinton. 

Huron County OPP officers were patrolling in Clinton when they observed a pickup truck driver fail to stop for a stop sign, and fail to signal for a turn. Police pulled the vehicle over and spoke with the driver which led to the investigating officer conducting a roadside screening device test on the driver. The roadside breath test resulted in a failure and the driver was placed under arrest and taken into custody. 

The accused was then transported to the Huron OPP Detachment for further breath tests. Two samples of breath were supplied to the Intoxilyzer Technician and both tests were found to be over the legal limit. 

James BOUGHEN, 77 years of age from Central Huron has been charged with Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 Plus).

The accused was additionally charged with an offence under the Highway Traffic Act.

The involved vehicle was towed and impounded for seven days, and the accused’ driver’s license was suspended for a period of 90 days.

The accused has since been released from custody with a court appearance scheduled for May 8th, 2023, at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich. 

(BLUEWATER, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a South Huron resident with Impaired Operation – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 Plus) following a failed roadside test on March 4th at approximately 7:15 p.m. on Airport Line northwest of Exeter. 

Huron County OPP officers were patrolling in Bluewater when they observed a pickup truck being driven on the roadway without taillights activated in dark conditions. Police conducted a traffic stop and spoke with the driver which led to the investigating officer conducting a roadside screening device test on the driver. The roadside breath test resulted in a failure and the driver was placed under arrest and taken into custody. 

The accused was then transported to the Huron OPP Detachment for further breath tests. Two samples of breath were supplied to the Intoxilyzer Technician and both tests were found to be over the legal limit. 

Geoffrey RALPH, 55 years of age from South Huron has been charged with Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 Plus).

The accused was additionally charged with offences under the Liquor Licence Control Act and Highway Traffic Act.

The involved vehicle was towed and impounded for seven days, and the accused’ driver’s license was suspended for a period of 90 days.

The accused has since been released from custody with a court appearance scheduled for April 17th, 2023, at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich. 

(NORTH PERTH, ON) – On March 4, 2023, just before 9:00 a.m., an officer from the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) stopped a motor vehicle for a Highway Traffic Act violation on Line 55 in the Municipality of North Perth.  

Upon speaking with the driver, it became apparent the driver had consumed alcohol and was displaying signs of impairment. A roadside screening device was administered, the driver was subsequently arrested and transported to a local operations center for further testing.

Keith KUEPFER, 44-year-old of Monkton, has been charged with:

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

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 charges.

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

(NORTH PERTH, ON) – Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Stratford resident with Impaired Driving.

On March 2, 2023, just before 10:30 p.m., Perth OPP stopped a vehicle for speeding on Road 164 in the Municipality of North Perth.

During the investigation, the officer noted that the driver had been drinking alcohol. A roadside screening device was administered. The driver was arrested and transported to a local operations center for further testing.

Emily WASSING, 29, of Stratford, has been charged with:

–      Operation while Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 plus)

A 90-day Administrative Driver’s License Suspension (A.D.L.S.) and a 7-day Vehicle Impoundment was initiated as per statute. The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Stratford at a later date 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.

(GODERICH, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) investigated an attempted theft that took place in Goderich on February 25, 2023, at a business on Huron Road. 

On Saturday, February 25, at approximately 8:00 p.m., Huron County OPP was contacted by a store manager who called to report an attempted theft of approximately $4,000 worth of goods that had just taken place. One male suspect had reportedly removed numerous items from the store and attempted to leave without paying, only to be confronted by an observant citizen. The would-be-thief fled without the items and drove through the parking lot, then westbound onto Huron Road towards Goderich. 

OPP officers patrolled for the suspect vehicle which was located by an officer north of Goderich. The suspect vehicle was followed at a safe distance until other officers were able to get into position to deploy a tire deflation device. Officers successfully deployed the device just west of Blyth. The suspect vehicle continued for a short distance until the tires deflated, at which point, they fled on foot.

Police converged to the area of North Huron (Blyth) and deployed the OPP K-9 unit, as well as members of the OPP Emergency Response Team (ERT).

A local resident advised police of a suspicious person that had been in the area, and soon after, the OPP K-9 unit located the involved suspect just East of Blyth. The suspect was arrested and transported to the Huron OPP detachment for processing and held for a bail hearing.

Timothy COYNE, 47 years-of-age from Waterloo has been charged with the following offences:

–      Theft Under $5,000 – Shoplifting,

–      Flight From Peace Officer,

–      Possession of Stolen Property Under $5,000,

–      Dangerous Operation,

–      Uttering Threats to Cause Death or Bodily Harm,

–      Fail to Comply with Probation Order.

The accused was also charged under the Highway Traffic Act and Compulsory Automobile Insurance Act for Driving while Under Suspension, Fail to Stop for Stop Sign, Drive Motor Vehicle – No Plates, and Operating a Motor Vehicle Without Insurance.

If you have any information about this incident, please contact Huron OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or (519) 482-1677. 

(WEST PERTH, ON) – On March 2, 2023, just before 9:30 a.m., the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police observed two people working under a pickup truck on an abandoned farm property located on Line 34 in the Municipality of West Perth. A second pickup truck was also observed on the property.

As a result, police charged 43-year-old, Robert ROWBOTHAM and 38-year-old, Donald TIFFANY, both from Huron East with the following offences:

–      Possession Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000 – in Canada (two counts)

–      Possession Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000 – in Canada

Robert ROWBOTHAN was also charged with:

–      Fail to Comply with Probation Order

Donald TIFFANY was also charged with:

–      Failure to comply with release order – other than to attend court

The accused were held in custody pending a bail hearing.

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

(NORTH PERTH, ON) – On March 2, 2023, the Perth County Provincial Police (OPP), Perth County Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) and West Region Emergency Response Team (ERT) executed a search warrant at an Argyle Avenue North residence in Listowel in the Municipality of North Perth.  

During the search warrant, police seized a quantity of suspected Fentanyl, Methamphetamine and Hydromorphone with an approximate value of $7310, Canadian currency of an approximate value of $1477 and seized property of an approximately value of $1100.

Jeremy RUSHTON, 38-year-old of North Perth was charged with:

–      Poss of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking- Methamphetamine

–      Poss of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking- Other Drugs

–      Fail to comply with Probation Order

Tracy DOLMAGE, 42-year-old of North Perth was charged with:

–      Poss of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking- Methamphetamine

–      Poss of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking- Other Drugs

–      Poss of a Schedule II substance – Other Drugs

–      Failure to comply with release order- other than to attend court

The accused were held in custody pending a bail hearing.

(PERTH EAST, ON) – On February 14, 2023, members of the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a break and enter at a business located on Forest Road in the Township of Perth East.    

Sometime overnight between February 11, 2023, at 9:00 p.m. and February 13, 2023, at 9:00 p.m., multiple units were entered, and several items were stolen.

As a result of this police investigation, Andrew KROPF, a 21-year-old resident of Stratford has been arrested and charged with:

–      Possession Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000 – in Canada

–      Poss of a schedule I substance – Methamphetamine

–      Poss of a schedule I substance – Opioid (other than heroin)

–      Fail to Comply with Probation Order (two counts)

–      Trafficking in Stolen Goods under $5,000 (incl. possession with intent to traffic)

The accused was held in custody pending a bail hearing.

(SOUTH HURON, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a South Huron resident with Impaired driving offences following a report of a vehicle stuck in the ditch on February 24th. 

Huron County OPP was contacted by an alert citizen who observed a stranded motorist in the ditch on Morrison Line just South of Huron Street at approximately 10:55 a.m. Police arrived shortly after and located the driver seated inside the vehicle. In speaking to the driver, the investigating officer determined that the driver had consumed alcohol prior to driving and was subsequently arrested for Impaired Operation.

The individual was transported to the Huron OPP detachment in Clinton to provide breath tests before a qualified Intoxilyzer Technician. Suitable breath samples were provided to police which resulted in readings over the legal limit.

Jason KURTZ, 38 years of age from South Huron has been charged with:

–      Operation while Impaired,

–      Operation while Impaired – Over 80,

–      Driving While Under Suspension.

The involved vehicle was towed and impounded for seven days, and the accused’ driver’s license was suspended for a period of 90 days.

The accused has since been released from custody with a court appearance scheduled for April 3rd, 2023, at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich. 

(SOUTHGATE, ON) The Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have recovered stolen property after executing a search warrant in Grey Highlands.

On February 24, 2023, at 12:14 P.M., a Grey Bruce OPP officer on patrol observed stolen property at a residence on the West Back Line in the Municipality of Grey Highlands

Later that same day, members from the Grey Bruce Community Street Crimes Unit (CSCU) executed a search warrant on the property. As a result, approximately $75,000 worth of stolen property was recovered.

The Grey Bruce have arrested and charged Kyle DUCK, 31 years-of-age from Southgate with the following offences:

• Possession property obtained by crime over $5,000 (three counts)
• Dangerous operation
• Resist Peace Officer
• Failure to comply with release order.

The Grey Bruce OPP have also charged Brianna WIEBE, 20 years-of-age from Wellington North with the following offences:

• Possession property obtained by crime over $5,000 (three counts)
• Failure to comply with release order

Both accused were held pending a bail hearing at the Ontario Court of Justice in Owen Sound.

(NORTH PERTH, ON) – One person has been charged after trying to steal groceries items.  

The Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) was called to a business on Mitchell Road South, Listowel on February 26, 2023, just before 4:00 p.m., after a person was witnessed shoplifting.

Teresa SIMMONS, 39, of Palmerston, has been charged with:

–      Theft Under $5000 – Shoplifting

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.

(WEST PERTH, ON) – On February 25, 2023, just before 9:00 p.m., the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) checkpoint on Road 160 in the Municipality of West Perth.    

Upon speaking with a driver who entered the checkpoint, it became apparent the driver had consumed an alcoholic beverage. The driver was arrested for impaired operation and transported to a local operations center for further testing.

Patrick CNOCKAERT, a 53-year-old resident of Mitchell has been charged with the following:

–      Operation with impaired – alcohol and drugs

–      Operation while impaired – blood concentration (80 plus)

A 90-day Administrative Driver’s License Suspension (A.D.L.S.) and a 7-day Vehicle Impoundment was initiated as per statute. The accused has been released and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Stratford at a later date 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.

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

(NORTH PERTH, ON) – A suspect has been charged after stealing from a local business in the Municipality of North Perth.

On February 24, 2023, at approximately 9:15 a.m., the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) was called to a business on Mitchell Road South, in Listowel, after a person was witnessed shoplifting.

Katharina GOERTZEN PETERS, 27, of North Perth, has been charged with:

–      Theft Under $5000 – Shoplifting

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.

(HURON TWP, ON) – On February 27, 2023, at 7:45 p.m. members of the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) set up a R.I.D.E. check point at the intersection of Lake Range Drive and Concession 2 in Huron Township.

A vehicle stopped at the checkpoint and officers noted that the driver had been drinking alcohol.

The driver was placed under arrest and taken to a Qualified Intoxilizer Technician for breath tests.

Kyle MCINTYRE, 44-years-old, from the Municipality of Kincardine, was charged with Operate over 80 milligrams.

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on April 12, 2023, to answer to the charge.

An impaired driving charge includes an immediate 90-day driver’s license suspension and an immediate 7-day vehicle impoundment.

(NORTH PERTH, ON) – On January 13, 2023, just before 8:30 a.m., Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) investigated a theft from a business located on Mitchell Road South in the Municipality of North Perth.  

It was reported that a female came into the business and took an amazon package. The package was later returned.  

As a result, Sandra MCDONALD, 18-year-old resident of North Perth was charged with:

–      Theft under $5,000

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.