Category: Police Press Releases

(WEST PERTH, ON) – On January 23, 2023, at 4:47 p.m., the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Perth County detachment received a report of a two-vehicle collision on Perth Line 55 in the Municipality of West Perth.

Officers responded to the scene with members of Perth County Paramedic Services and North Perth Fire Department.

One person was pronounced deceased at the scene.  Their identity is being withheld pending next-of-kin notification.

The Perth County OPP is continuing to investigate the collision along with members of the OPP Traffic Incident Management (TIME) team.

Perth Line 55 is closed between Road 154 and Road 155 for the protection of emergency responders.

The investigation is ongoing.

(SOUTH BRUCE PENINSULA, ON) – The Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged an individual after a traffic stop in Wiarton.

On January 16, 2023, at approximately 7:28 p.m., a Grey Bruce OPP officer was stationary along Berford Street in Wiarton. A motor vehicle caught the officer’s attention as it completed a turn while squealing its tires, before travelling past the officer at a high rate of speed.

The officer conducted a traffic stop, and while speaking with the driver detected signs of impairment. The driver was placed under arrest and transported to an OPP detachment for further testing.

The Grey Bruce OPP have charged Jarred JEFFREY, 21 years-of-age from the Municipality of Meaford with the following offences:

• Operation while impaired
• Operation while impaired (80 plus)
• Drive motor vehicle – perform stunt
• Drive motor vehicle – no licence
• Young driver – B.A.C above zero
• Have care or control of a vehicle or boat with cannabis readily available

The accused was released and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Owen Sound at a later date.

(CHATSWORTH, ON) – The Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged an individual after a road rage incident in the Township of Chatsworth.

On January 18, 2023, at approximately 3:53 p.m., the Grey Bruce OPP responded to a report of an assault on the Grey-Bruce Line in the Township of Chatsworth.

Once on scene, officers determined that a road rage incident had taken resulting in one of the involved drivers assaulting the other. The accused driver was placed under arrest.

The Grey Bruce OPP have charged Jeremy FEATHERSTONE, 38 years-of-age, from Owen Sound with the following offences:

• Assault
• Dangerous operation

The accused was released and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Owen Sound at a later date.

(HURON EAST, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a resident of London with several criminal offences after an incident that took place early this morning. 

On Thursday, January 19, 2023, at approximately 12:20 a.m., Huron County OPP was conducting a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (R.I.D.E.) check at the intersection of Blyth Road and Brussels Line in the Municipality of Huron East (Walton).

Officers spoke to a driver of an SUV that entered the R.I.D.E. check. Officers observed evidence of alcohol consumption within the vehicle and advised the driver that they would require a roadside breath sample. The driver provided a suitable breath sample which resulted in a “Fail”. The driver was placed under arrest and handcuffed at which time he became verbally abusive towards the officers and resisted arrest. The driver proceeded to kick two officers and the police cruiser while wearing steel toed boots. The driver was eventually placed into the rear of the cruiser and transported to the Huron OPP detachment in Clinton for further breath tests and processing. The two officers that were assaulted received minor injuries.

As a result of the incident, Huron County OPP has charged 34-year-old Michael CASCONE from London with the following offences:

–      Operation while Impaired

–      Operation while Impaired – Over 80

–      Assault Peace Officer (two counts)

–      Resist Peace Officer

–      Uttering Threats – Cause Death or Bodily Harm

The accused has since been released from custody with a court appearance scheduled for March 6^th, 2023, at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich. 

(NORTH PERTH, ON) – The Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have laid charges in relation to a sexual assault that occurred in the Municipality of North Perth.

On January 17, 2023, just after 11:00 p.m., police began an investigation into allegations of an assault and sexual assault.  

Investigation revealed that the victim was assaulted and sexually assaulted. The victim sustained minor injuries.  

As a result of the investigation, a 33-year-old resident of Goderich was charged with:

–      Sexual Assault with a weapon

–      Assault – Spousal

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.

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.

(WELLINGTON NORTH, ON) –On January 18, 2023, the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police received a report of a fraud.

It was reported that over a period of six months, the victim who resides in Wellington North Township had invested approximately $500,000 with a fraudulent online crypto currency investment firm.

The Wellington County OPP would like to encourage residents to always do a preliminary background check before making any investments in or with a company.

Below are some useful tips from the Canadian Anti Fraud Centre:

1.   Prior to investing, ask for information on the investment

2.   Research the team behind the offering and analyse the feasibility of the project

3.   Verify if the investment companies are registered with your provincial securities agency or the National Registration Search Tool

4.   Be wary of individuals met on dating sites or social media who attempt to educate and convince you to invest

5.   If you receive a suspicious message from a trusted friend, reach out to them through a different means of communication to confirm that it is them.

An employee from your financial institution would also be able to provide guidance when it comes to legitimate investment platforms.    

The Wellington County Crime Unit is continuing to investigate and is asking that anyone with any information regarding this incident can contact the Wellington County OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or, if you wish to remain anonymous, contact 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.

(NORTH PERTH, ON) – On January 12, 2022, at approximately 7:38 p.m., Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) stopped a motor vehicle for suspicious driving on Davidson Avenue North in the Municipality of North Perth.

Upon speaking with the driver, the officer had reason to believe the driver was impaired by a drug. The driver conducted a Standardized Field Sobriety Test, he was subsequently arrested and transported to a local operations centre for a Drug Recognition Evaluation.

As a result, Patricia HAMILTON, 46, of North Perth has been charged with:

–      Operation while Impaired – alcohol and drugs

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.

(NORTH PERTH, ON) – On January 14, 2023, at approximately 3:40 p.m., officers from the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop for speeding on Perth Line 88 in the Municipality of North Perth.

When the officer approached the vehicle, the officer observed open alcohol in the vehicle. Upon speaking with the driver, it became apparent the driver had consumed alcohol. The driver was subsequently arrested and transported to a local operations center for further testing.

Johan ANDRES, 34-year-old of Gowanstown, 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 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.

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. 

(WEST PERTH, ON) – The Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have laid multiple charges in relation to a domestic including sexual assault on a young person that occurred in the Municipality of West Perth and Central Huron.

On January 11, 2023, police began an investigation into allegations of a historical assault and sexual assault that occurred in Huron County and Perth County between July 2020 and July 2021. The victim sustained minor injuries.

As a result, a 17-year-old of Central Huron was arrested and charged with:

–      Assault

–      Criminal Harassment – repeatedly communicate

–      Sexual Assault on a Person Under 16 years of age (2 counts)

–      Makes, Prints, Publishes or Poss for the Purpose of Publication any Child Pornography

–      Imports, Distributes, Sells or Poss for the Purpose of Distribution or Sale any Child Pornography

–      Voyeurism

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.

Victims of sexual assault 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 of Perth County, they can be reached at (519) 600-4108.

If you are in an immediate crisis, dial 9-1-1.

(HURON EAST, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a resident of Huron East with uttering threats to police after an incident that took place last evening. 

On Tuesday, January 17, 2023, at approximately 9:20 p.m., Huron County OPP was dispatched to a disturbance on Brandon Road in the Municipality of Huron East near Ethel. When police arrived, they interacted with a male at a residence who was verbally abusive and uttered threats towards police. The male exited the residence and continued to be noncompliant with the officers. A conducted energy weapon (CEW) was successfully deployed on the suspect which enabled the officers to safely place him under arrest. The suspect was handcuffed and transported to the Huron OPP detachment in Clinton for processing.

As a result of the incident, Huron County OPP has charged 29-year-old Brandon SCHOTT from Huron East with the following offence:

–      Uttering Threats – Cause Death or Bodily Harm

The accused remains in custody awaiting bail. 

(HOWICK, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Palmerston resident with several criminal offences after a fail to stop on Church Street in Wroxeter on January 10th. 

A Huron OPP officer was conducting patrols in Wroxeter at approximately 10:16 a.m. on January 10^th when a traffic stop on a minivan was initiated for a Highway Traffic Act violation. The driver of the Dodge Caravan failed to stop for police and sped away at a high rate of speed. The driver then turned around and drove directly at the police officer who was parked with the emergency lights activated. The officer had to take evasive action to avoid being hit by the minivan driver.

Additional officers attended and located the involved vehicle and driver a short time later. Evidence of drug use was found at the scene. Police discovered that the male driver displayed signs of impairment by drug, and he was subsequently arrested for further assessment.   

The accused was then transported to the Wellington OPP Detachment for further tests by an OPP Drug Recognition Expert.   

Andrew DOUPE, 35 years-of-age from Palmerston has been charged with the following offences:

–      Operation While Impaired – Alcohol and Drugs,

–      Flight from Peace Officer,

–      Dangerous Operation,

–      Possession of Schedule I Substance – Methamphetamine,

–      Fail to Comply with Probation Order

The accused was also charged with Highway Traffic Act (HTA) offences, including Driving While Under Suspension and Dirty Plate.

The involved vehicle was towed and impounded for seven days.

The accused has since been released from custody with a court appearance scheduled for February 27th, 2023, at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich. 

(MORRIS-TURNBERRY, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Morris-Turnberry resident with Careless Driving following a single vehicle rollover on January 15th on Howick-Turnberry Road. 

Just after 11:15 a.m. on January 15^th, Huron County OPP responded to a collision scene involving an SUV on Howick-Turnberry Road, outside Wingham. 

The investigation revealed that the lone female driver was holding her puppy while driving at which time the puppy fell into the driver’s side wheel well area, causing the driver to lose control of the Cadillac Escalade and enter the ditch, rolling the SUV. The driver received minor injuries and was transported to Wingham hospital and later released. The puppy was reportedly uninjured.

The 35-year-old driver from Morris-Turnberry has been charged with Careless Driving.

The Huron OPP would like to remind the public that any animals, persons, or property should be secured and not interfere with the proper management or control of the motor vehicle.

(HURON EAST, ON) – Members from the Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), and OPP Forensic Identifications Unit investigated a fire that took place in Seaforth early last week.

On January 10, 2023, at approximately 8:00 a.m. Huron County OPP and the Huron East Fire Department responded to a suspicious fire located at a multi-unit apartment building on Market Street in Seaforth. All residents inside the building had to be evacuated.        

The investigation revealed a male suspect had started a fire inside the entrance of the apartment building, causing smoke damage. The dollar value of the damage to the building has yet to be established.

Matthew BOUVIER, 31 years-of-age of no fixed address has been charged with the following offences:

–      Arson – Disregard for Human Life

–      Fail to Comply with Probation Order x 4 counts

The accused has since been remanded into custody.

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

(SOUTH HURON, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Thorndale resident with twelve offences after an observant citizen contacted police for a driver passed out behind the wheel of a vehicle in the Kirkton LCBO parking lot on January 10th. 

Huron OPP officers were dispatched to the Kirkton LCBO located on Road 164 in South Huron at approximately 11:30 a.m. on January 10^th. When officers arrived, they observed a white Ford Escape parked in the LCBO parking lot with a lone male behind the wheel. The vehicle was running, and the driver was eventually awoken by police. Officers had reason to believe that the driver was impaired by drug, and he was subsequently arrested. A quantity of suspected fentanyl was found on the driver during a search.

The accused was then transported to the Wellington OPP Detachment for further tests by an OPP Drug Recognition Expert.  

Further investigation revealed that the Ford Escape and attached license plates were stolen out of London. The driver was prohibited from driving and was also bound by a probation order and another release order.

Bradley MILLS, 34 years-of-age from Thorndale has been charged with the following offences:

–      Operation while Impaired – Alcohol and Drugs,

–      Possession of Stolen Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000,

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

–      Fail to Comply with Probation Order x 2 counts,

–      Possession of Schedule I Substance – Opioid,

–      Fail to Comply with Release Order,

–      Operation while Prohibited x 2 counts.

The accused was also charged with Highway Traffic Act (HTA) and Cannabis Control Act (CCA) offences, including Driving While Under Suspension, Use Plate Not Authorized, and Drive Vehicle with Cannabis Readily Available.

The accused was remanded into custody.