(NORTH PERTH, ON) – On December 14, 2022, the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to an occurrence that took place at an Ellen Street address in the Municipality of North Perth. The victim suffered minor injuries.
As a result, Michael SOONTIENS, 43-year-old of North Perth, has been charged with:
– Assault
– Mischief Under $5,000 (2 counts)
The accused was held in custody for a bail hearing.
(SOUTH BRUCE PENINSULA, ON) – A driver has been charged with impaired related offences after attempting to avoid a ride program.
On December 17, 2022, at approximately 9:32 p.m., The Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) program on Elm Street in the Town of South Bruce Peninsula.
Officers observed a motor vehicle approach the RIDE program, before stopping in the live lane of traffic, and pulling into a nearby driveway. Officers made contact with the lone driver who was displaying signs of impairment. The driver was placed under arrest.
As a result, the Grey Bruce OPP have charged Adam JUDGES, 38 years-of-age from the Town of South Bruce Peninsula with the following offences:
· Operation while impaired
· Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
· Novice driver B.A.C above zero
The accused was released and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Owen Sound at a later date.
(MIDDLESEX, ON) – Over the course of the weekend, members of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), were busy doing their part to keep our communities safe.
(MIDDLESEX COUNTY, ON) – Historical charges laid in domestic occurrence
On December 17, 2022, at 1:51 p.m., members of the Middlesex County OPP were dispatched to an address in Middlesex County for the report of an after-the-fact domestic related occurrence.
As a result, a Middlesex County resident has been charged under the Criminal Code with two counts of Sexual Assault and one count of Uttering Threats – Cause death or Bodily Harm-Spousal.
The accused has been released from police custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice at a future date to speak to the charges.
Victims of domestic violence are not alone. If you or someone you know needs support, there are local resources available to help. One organization you can contact is Victim Services of Middlesex-London.
(NORTH MIDDLESEX, ON) – Two youth charged with Assault
On December 17, 2022, at 3:31 a.m., members of the Middlesex County OPP were dispatched to a residence at 252 Delaware Street in Parkhill for the report of an assault.
As a result, two individuals, a 16-year-old and 14-year-old were each charged with one count of assault under the Criminal Code.
There were no injuries reported.
The accused have been released from police custody and are scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice at a future date to speak to the charges.
The identity of the two youth is protected under the Youth Criminal Justice Act (YCJA).
(STRATHROY-CARADOC, ON) – Traffic stop results in Impaired charge
On December 17, 2022, at 3:49 a.m., a member of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), while on general patrol, was following a possible impaired driver on Glendon Drive in Strathroy-Caradoc.
A traffic stop was initiated.
An Approved Screening Device (ASD) was utilized. The driver was arrested and transported to the Middlesex OPP detachment where further tests were administered.
As a result, Imran SAID, a 27-year-old of North York, has been charged under the Criminal Code with:
· Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
The accused has been released from police custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice to speak to the charges at a later date.
The Middlesex OPP wants to remind the public that if you see anything suspicious or suspect an impaired driver you should contact the Ontario Provincial Police or your nearest police authority immediately.
If you have any information that could assist with the investigation, the OPP can be reached anywhere in the Province of Ontario at 1-888-310-1122.
If you wish to remain anonymous you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) where you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2000.
(STRATHROY-CARADOC, ON) – Single vehicle collision leads to Impaired charge
On December 16, 2022, at 5:38 p.m., members of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), were dispatched to the westbound lanes of Highway 402 at Hickory Drive, Strathroy-Caradoc, for the report of a single vehicle collision.
As a result, Jillian LASSALINE, a 35-year-old of Niagara Falls, has been charged under the Criminal Code and Liquor Licence Control Act with:
· Operation while impaired – alcohol
· Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
· Driving motor vehicle with open container of liquor
The accused has been released from police custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice to speak to the charges at a later date.
The Middlesex OPP wants to remind the public that if you see anything suspicious or suspect an impaired driver you should contact the Ontario Provincial Police or your nearest police authority immediately.
(SOUTHWEST MIDDLESEX, ON) – Vehicle theft in Southwest Middlesex
On December 16, 2022, at 11:07 a.m., members of the Middlesex County OPP were dispatched to a residence on Switzer Drive, Southwest Middlesex, for the report of a theft of vehicle complaint.
Investigation revealed unknown individual(s) entered the property sometime during the overnight hours and proceeded to steal a 2003, white GMC Sierra pickup truck.
The investigation is continuing.
If you have any information that could assist with the investigation, the OPP can be reached anywhere in the Province of Ontario at 1-888-310-1122.
If you wish to remain anonymous you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) where you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2000.
(WATFORD, ON) – On December 18, 2022, at 12:15 a.m., members of the Lambton County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were initiating a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) checkpoint on Nauvoo Road when they noticed a vehicle being driven erratically.
Upon speaking with a driver, it became apparent they had consumed an alcoholic beverage and were displaying signs of impairment. The driver was arrested for impaired operation and transported to the Lambton OPP detachment where they provided two samples over the legal limit.
Garrett MORAN, 31-years-old of Brooke-Alvinston, has been charged with the following:
The accused has been released and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice at a later date.
A reminder that the OPP Festive RIDE season is ongoing through to the beginning of January. Lambton County OPP has laid 11 impaired charges so far this holiday season while conducting Festive RIDE programs throughout the county.
If you see a driver who you suspect may be impaired by alcohol or drugs, contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or *OPP (677) on your mobile phone. Your call could make our roads safer for all.
(Exeter, ON) – Members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Child Sexual Exploitation Unit, Digital Forensics Unit and Huron County Detachment have arrested and charged an Exeter resident following an online child sexual exploitation investigation.
On November 22, 2022, police executed a search warrant at a home in Exeter and seized several electronic devices. As a result of this investigation, on December 14, 2022, Matthew KENNEDY, 36-years-old, was arrested and charged with the following Criminal Code offences:
The accused was released from custody following a bail hearing with a scheduled court appearance early next year.
Children are our most valuable and precious members of society. Many victims of child sexual abuse are so young that they cannot tell their story. Every time an image or video depicting that abuse is shared, that child is re-victimized.
Parents are reminded to take a proactive approach to help protect their children by speaking about internet safety. The “Child Sexual Abuse – It Is Your Business” brochure is valuable resource and available at protectchildren.ca. Additional resources can be found at cybertip.ca.
Police are asking anyone who may have information regarding this investigation or any incidences of internet child exploitation, please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or report at cybertip.ca. If wish to remain anonymous you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or ontariocrimestoppers.ca.
(ST. CLAIR TOWNSHIP, ON) – On December 16, 2022 at 10:50 p.m., members of the Lambton County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were contacted regarding a single-vehicle collision on Petrolia line.
Officers attended along with Lambton Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and St. Clair Township Fire Department. The driver was pronounced deceased at the scene. Petrolia Line was closed between Tecumseh Road and Kimball Road for the investigation but has since reopened.
The deceased individual has been identified as Ethan MINIOU, 20-years-old of Sarnia.
(HURON EAST, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers responded to a serious two-vehicle intersection-related collision that took place yesterday at Morrison Line and Kippen Road.
At approximately 11:30 a.m. on December 14, 2022, Huron County OPP, Huron County Paramedic Services (EMS) and the Bluewater Fire Department responded to a two-vehicle motor vehicle collision involving a pickup truck and a sport utility vehicle (SUV) on Morrison Line at Kippen Road.
Upon arrival, first responders located two heavily damaged vehicles at the intersection. The drivers and two passengers were treated by EMS with one passenger requiring a flight by Air Orange to London Health Sciences Centre because of a head injury.
The investigation revealed that the driver of the SUV failed to stop for a stop sign at Kippen Road while they were driving southbound on Morrison Line. The eastbound pickup truck collided with the passenger-side of the SUV.
The at-fault 36-year-old male driver from London has been charged under the Highway Traffic Act.
If any witnesses to the collision have not yet come forward, please do so by contacting the Huron OPP detachment at 1-888-310-1122 or (519) 482-1677.
Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.
(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – On Thursday, December 15, 2022, at approximately 7:50 a.m., the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Norfolk County Detachment responded to an emergency 9-1-1 call for a home invasion at a Norfolk Street South, Simcoe address.
It was determined that an individual attended a residence and forcibly gained entry. Once inside, the owner of the home became involved in a physical altercation and held the suspect while family members contacted 9-1-1. Officers arrived on scene and subsequently took an individual into custody without incident.
The homeowner involved in the incident suffered injuries and was transported to a local area hospital by ambulance for treatment.
Charged with the following offences is 36-year-old Daniel James RAITT of Norfolk County, Ontario:
The accused was held in custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice located in Simcoe at a later date.
(BRANT COUNTY, ON) – A Brant County resident is facing numerous criminal charges after what started as a property standards check by County of Brant By-Law and Brant County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers, resulted in the recovery of more than $300,000 in stolen property.
On November 21, 2022, Brant OPP members were requested to assist County of Brant By-law officers with a property standards check at a location on Colborne Street East in the County of Brant. While there, officers observed several vehicles that were discovered to be stolen.
Brant County Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) members assisted by Oxford and Haldimand CSCU members executed a search warrant at the same property on the morning of November 22, 2022.
A total of 11 motor vehicles and four trailers were seized as well as four firearms, and a quantity of ammunition. Some of the property was confirmed to be from recent vehicle theft incidents and others from as far back as 2015. The estimated value of all seized items is more than $300,000.
Brandon Joe FERREIRA, 35-years-of-age from the County of Brant has been charged with the following offences:
The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice located in Brantford at a later date.
(BRANT COUNTY, ON) – One person is facing numerous criminal charges after Brant County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) members responded to a reported stolen vehicle Monday afternoon in the County of Brant.
On Monday December 12, 2022, at approximately 4:18 p.m., Brant County OPP members responded to a reported stolen vehicle driving in the Paris area of Brant County. It was determined the vehicle was stolen from the City of London. The involved vehicle was located on Powerline Road where it struck a police cruiser before being brought to a stop. One officer was treated for minor injuries. One person was arrested and transported to the Brant OPP detachment for testing.
Police have charged Trevor Allen GOESSELL, 36-years-of-age from London with the following offences:
The accused has been remanded into custody following a court appearance on December 13, 2022.
(PERTH EAST, ON) – One person was charged after a collision in Perth East resulted in minor injuries.
On December 4, 2022, at approximately 6:34 p.m., the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a collision between two vehicles on Perth Line 33 in the Township of Perth East.
The investigation indicated that a transport truck crossed over the center line and collided with a sedan. The transport truck did not stop after the collision. The driver from the sedan was transported to hospital with minor injuries.
As a result, Gary PFAFF, a 58-year-old resident of Perth East has been charged with:
– Dangerous operation
– Failure to stop after accident
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.
(MEAFORD, ON) – A driver is facing impaired driving charges following a motor vehicle collision in Meaford.
On December 9, 2022, at approximately 12:49 a.m., The Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a motor vehicle striking a hydro pole.
During the course of the investigation, a Grey Bruce OPP officer detected signs of impairment from the driver. The driver was placed under arrest and transported to a local OPP station for further testing.
The Grey Bruce OPP have charged Quinton ARMITAGE, 18 years-of-age from the Municipality of Meaford with the following offences:
· Operation while impaired
· Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus).
The accused was released and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Owen Sound at a later date.
(SOUTH HURON, ON) – A stolen property investigation conducted by the Huron-Perth Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Community Street Crimes Unit (CSCU) has culminated this week in a seizure of various stolen property, Cocaine, Fentanyl and Methamphetamine.
On Tuesday, December 06, 2022, members from the Huron-Perth OPP (CSCU), Huron County OPP Crime Unit, and West Region Emergency Response Team (ERT) executed a search warrant at a residence on William Street in Exeter.
As a result of the execution of the search warrant, police located and seized a large amount of stolen property including various tools, a tankless water heater, home furnace, generator, new home fixtures, antique coins, cash, and a replica handgun. Police also seized quantities of suspected Fentanyl, Methamphetamine, and Cocaine.
The combined estimated value of the seized stolen property is $13,500.
The combined estimated street value of the seized controlled substances is $5,100.
$625 in Canadian currency was also seized.
Daniel CORMIER, 44 years of age from South Huron has been charged with:
The accused was released from custody with a court appearance scheduled for the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.
Dawn BARKER, 35 years of age from South Huron has been charged with:
The accused was released from custody with a court appearance scheduled for the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.
Any person with information regarding this incident or any other incident is asked to contact Huron OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or (519) 482-1677.
Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.
(WEST PERTH, ON) – The Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a West Perth resident after a domestic disturbance occurrence.
On December 7, 2022, police began an investigation into a domestic incident in the Municipality of West Perth that. During the investigation, the victim revealed a historical assault. It was determined that one person involved had assaulted the other.
A 53-year-old resident of West 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 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.
(NORTH PERTH, ON) – On December 11, 2022, at approximately 12:15 a.m., officers from the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a single motor vehicle collision on Road 164 in the Municipality of North Perth.
When the officers arrived on scene, they observed the truck in a ditch. Upon speaking with the driver, it became apparent the driver had consumed alcohol and was displaying signs of impairment. The driver was placed under arrest and transported to a local hospital as a precaution.
Gregory NICHOLLS, 73-year-old of Brussels, has been charged with:
– Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
– Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
– Assault a Peace Officer While Carrying a Weapon
– Resist Peace Officer
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.
Anyone with information regarding these incidents should immediately contact Perth County OPP at 1-888-310-1122.