Category: Police Press Releases

(WEST PERTH, ON) – The Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Gads Hill driver after they were speeding more than 50 km/hr over the limit in West Perth.

On April 17, 2022, at approximately 10:30p.m., a police officer was conducting speed enforcement on Perth Road 164 at Line 44, in the Municipality of West Perth. The officer stopped a vehicle after it was found to be travelling in excess speed of 130km/h in a 70km/h limit zone.

Dawson KREYGER, 19, of Gads Hill, has been charged with:

–      Race motor vehicle – Stunt

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 at a later date to answer to the charge. 

(NORTH PERTH, ON) – Tips from the public assisted in locating an impaired driver, who was arrested in North Perth on Good Friday. 

On April 15, 2022, just after 10:00 p.m., the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a possible impaired driver in North Perth. Officers located the vehicle at a business on Wallace Avenue North, Listowel, and determined the driver was impaired. They were arrested, and transported to a local operations centre for further testing.

Chad PARK, 43, of Listowel, 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 seven-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 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.

(NORTH PERTH, ON) – The Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Waterloo driver after they were speeding more than 69km/h over the limit in North Perth.

On April 19, 2022, just before midnight, police stopped a vehicle on Perth Line 86, after it was found to be travelling in excess speed of 149km/h in an 80km/h limit zone.

Tehzun Muslim KACHWALA, 26, of Waterloo, has been charged with:

–      Race motor vehicle – Stunt

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 at a later date to answer to the charge. 

(WEST PERTH, ON) – The Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Mitchell driver after they were speeding more than 50 km/hr over the limit in West Perth.

On April 17, 2022, at approximately 12:30p.m., a police officer on general patrol stopped a vehicle on Line 36, in the Municipality of West Perth, after it was found to be travelling in excess of 120km/hr in a 70km/h limit zone.

Shane BAILLIE, 20, of Mitchell, has been charged with:

–      Race motor vehicle – Excessive Speed

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 at a later date to answer to the charge. 

(WEST PERTH, ON) – The Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a driver for stunt driving, and determined they had been drinking.

On April 3, 2022, an officer initiated a traffic stop on Perth Road 180, in the Municipality of West Perth, after it was found to be travelling in excess of 130km/hr in an 80km/hr limit zone.

While speaking with the driver, the investigating officer determined that the driver had been drinking alcohol. An Approved Screening Device (ASD) was used, which registered an “Alert”. As a result, the driver had their license suspended for three days.

A 40-year-old driver from London has been charged with:

–      Race motor vehicle – Excessive Speed

A 30-day-driving suspension and fourteen day vehicle impoundment was initiated per statute. The accused party 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.

(LAMBTON SHORES, ON) – The individual who died as a result of a marine incident has been identified as Michael SHAWNOO, 36-years-old of Kettle and Stoney Point First Nation.  

On April 20, 2022 at 11:05 a.m., members of the Lambton County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were contacted regarding an overturned canoe in Lake Huron near Ipperwash beach. 

Officers responded, along with Kettle and Stoney Point Fire Department, Lambton Shores Fire and Emergency Services, Canadian Coast Guard, United States Coast Guard, Lambton Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and members of the community, to aid the two occupants who were seen in the water.

Both individuals were pulled from the water and transported to hospital. One of the individuals was treated and has been released.

(COUNTY OF WELLINGTON, ON) – Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) would like to consolidate and streamline our notable driving offences and publish a single weekly release.

On April 15, 2022, at approximately 2:00 p.m. a Wellington County OPP officer initiated a traffic stop on a commercial motor vehicle on St David Street, Fergus. As a result of the investigation, the driver, a 29-year-old from Rockwood has been charged with Driving a Commercial Motor Vehicle Improper Licence. As a result of further investigation, a Guelph business has been charged with Permit Person with Improper Licence to Drive a Commercial Motor Vehicle and Over Weight Vehicle contrary to the Highway Traffic Act.

On April 16, 2022, Wellington County OPP were conducting a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) check on the Hanlon Expressway South, Guelph. At approximately 2:45 a.m. a blue sedan entered the check. As a result of the investigation, the driver, a 17-year-old from Guelph, has been charged with Impaired Operation – 80 Plus (mgs of alcohol in 100mL of blood) contrary to the Criminal Code.

On April 16, 2022, Wellington County OPP were conducting a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) check on Wellington Road 52, Erin. At approximately 11:00 p.m. a silver coupe entered the check. As a result of the investigation, Ryan James MILLER, 22-years-old of East Garafraxa, has been charged with Impaired Operation contrary to the Criminal Code.

On April 17, 2022, at approximately 3:30 a.m. a Wellington County OPP officer initiated a traffic stop of a blue sedan on the Hanlon Expressway South, Guelph. As a result of the investigation, Delphine Rabiel URAZIRIKANYE, 24-years-old of Waterloo, has been charged with Refusal to Comply with Demand contrary to the Criminal Code

On April 17, 2022, at approximately 10:15 a.m. a Wellington County OPP officer initiated a traffic stop of a white pickup truck on Albert Street, Fergus. As a result of the investigation, James William FETTERLY, 61-years-old of Guelph, has been charged with Disqualified Driving contrary to the Criminal Code.

On April 17, 2022, at approximately 11:00 a.m. a Wellington County OPP officer initiated a traffic stop of a commercial motor vehicle on Woodlawn Road West, Guelph. As a result of the investigation, the driver, a 39-year-old from Guelph has been charged with Driving a Commercial Motor Vehicle no Currently Valid Permit and Failing to Surrender a Complete Daily Inspection Report. As a result of further investigation, a Guelph business has been charged with Permit Person with Improper Licence to Drive a Commercial Motor Vehicle, Operate Commercial Motor Vehicle – No Valid CVOR and Permit Operation of Vehicle – Fail to Display Inspection Sticker or Proof contrary to the Highway Traffic Act.

On April 18, 2022, Wellington County OPP were conducting a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) check on the Erin-Garafraxa Townline, Erin. At approximately 12:15 a.m. a silver sedan entered the check. As a result of the investigation, Sarah Elizabeth DAYKIN, 27-years-old of Mono, has been charged with Impaired Operation – 80 Plus (mgs of alcohol in 100mL of blood) contrary to the Criminal Code.

On April 18, 2022, Wellington County OPP responded to a single vehicle collision on Belsyde Avenue East, Fergus. It was reported that a purple hatchback had struck an out-building in a park area causing extensive damages to both the vehicle and the building. As a result of the investigation, Ryan Alexander HALLIDAY, 22-years-old of Fergus, has been charged with Dangerous Driving contrary to the Criminal Code.*See Attached photo

On April 19, 2022, at approximately 1:00 a.m. a member of the Wellington County OPP initiated a traffic stop of a grey sedan on Wellington Road 109, south of Harriston. As a result of the investigation, Carol-Ann BARNES, 49-years-old of Teeswater, has been charged with Impaired Operation – 80 Plus (mgs of alcohol in 100mL of blood) contrary to the Criminal Code.

On April 19, 2022, at approximately 4:00 a.m. a Wellington County OPP officer initiated a traffic stop of a commercial motor vehicle on Wellington Road 109, Wellington North. As a result of the investigation, the driver, a 17-year-old from Amaranth, has been charged with Red Light – Fail to Stop, No Red Light on Rear of Trailer, Fail to Display Inspection Sticker, Fail to Surrender Permit, Fail to Surrender Insurance Card, Fail to Surrender CVOR Certificate, and Fail to Surrender Completed Daily Inspection Report contrary to the Highway Traffic Act. The defendant is scheduled to appear in provincial offences court- Guelph.

On April 19, 2022, Wellington County OPP concluded an Easter Weekend – Safe Driving Campaign targeting seatbelt usage. Failure to use seatbelts continue to be a major contributing factor in many vehicle collision fatalities. OPP members were committed to enforcing the rules around seatbelt usage in an effort to target risky behaviour that put lives unnecessarily at risk. Wellington County OPP issued 43 offence notices for seatbelt violations throughout Wellington County.  

Anyone charged with Impaired Operation – 80 Plus (mgs of alcohol in 100mL of blood) or Failing to Comply with Demand receives a 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (A.D.L.S.) and 7-day Vehicle Impoundment as per statute.

Anyone charged with Racing a Motor Vehicle receives a 14 day impoundment and a 30 day driver’s licence suspension as per statute.

If you have an urgent traffic complaint or if you suspect someone is driving while their ability to operate a motor vehicle is impaired by drugs or alcohol, please call 911 immediately.

(COUNTY OF WELLINGTON, ON) – In February, 2022, Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police Major Crime Unit (OPP) began an investigation into allegations of sexual assaults that occurred in Mapleton Township and the Town of Minto. The sexual assaults were reported to have been committed in 2021 by a young person against multiple young persons. The subject of the complaint was known to each victim.

As a result of the investigation, an 18-year-old from Drayton has been charged with four counts of Sexual Assault on a Person Under 16-years of age contrary to the Criminal Code. The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario court of justice – Guelph (youth court).

(WEST PERTH, ON) – Police are looking for suspect(s) after a vehicle window was smashed and tools were stolen in the Municipality of West Perth.

On April 5, 2022, the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a vehicle that was entered and multiple tools were stolen the night prior. The vehicle was locked and parked at a business on West Street North in Mitchell.

During the theft, the suspect(s) broke one of the vehicle windows and removed multiple tools valued at approximately $5000. A silver 4-door sedan was observed at the scene.

Anyone with information regarding this or any incident is asked to call the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or online at www.opp.ca/reporting. 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.

(WEST PERTH, ON) – One person was charged for multiple offences after reports of a broken down vehicle in a live lane of traffic in the Municipality of West Perth.

On April 6, 2022, at approximately 1:45 p.m., the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a vehicle stopped in a live lane, obstructing traffic on Perth Line 24 in the Municipality of West Perth. 

Officers located the broken down vehicle and identified the male. An investigation revealed that the male was a suspended driver and in possession of a stolen vehicle. During the arrest the male resisted, and assaulted officers.

No serious injuries were reported as a result of the assault.

As a result, Douglas COLEMAN, 28, of West Perth, has been charged with:

–      Resist Peace Officer

–      Possession Property Obtained by Crime Over $5000

–      Driving while under suspension

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.

(PERTH EAST, ON) – The Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has arrested two people after they stole an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) and fled the scene.

On April 4, 2022, Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a stolen ATV from a residence on Perth Line 72, in the Township of Perth East. The ATV was put in a motor vehicle that fled the scene. The motor vehicle was later reported to be at a residence located on Road 128 in the Township of Perth East.

Police attended the residence on Road 128 and located the suspect motor vehicle with unattached plates, and the stolen ATV.

As a results of the ongoing investigation, two people have been arrested and charged.

Angelo KARAGEORGOS, 50, of Kitchener, has been charged with:

–      Theft of Motor Vehicle

–      Possession Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000

Dylan LESLIE, 29, of Parry Sound, has been charged with:

–      Theft of Motor Vehicle

–      Possession Property Obtained by crime Under $5,000

–      Fail to comply with Probation Order

Both accused were released from custody and are scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Stratford at a later date to answer to the charges.

(PERTH EAST, ON) – One person is facing charges in the Township of Perth East following an incident on the morning of March 31, 2022.

Just before 10:00 a.m., the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report from a citizen of suspicious male with a broken down off-road vehicle on Road 145, in Perth East. When police arrived on scene, the male had fled, but was located shortly after. During the investigation, it was confirmed the off-road vehicle, which had been repainted, was stolen.

Barren YUNDT, 30, of North Perth was charged with:

–      Possession Property Obtained by Crime over $5,000

–      Failure to comply with release order

The accused was held in custody pending a bail hearing.

(PERTH EAST, ON) – A collision between a truck and horse and buggy earlier this month thankfully resulted in no injuries.

On April 5, 2022, just before 9:30 a.m., the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a collision between a truck and horse and buggy on Line 80 in the Township of Perth East.  

The preliminary investigation indicates a newly broken horse got spooked, and traveled in front of the truck.

No charges were laid.

(PERTH EAST, ON) – One person was charged after a collision in Perth East resulted in minor injuries.  

On April 5 2022, just before 9:00 a.m., the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a two vehicle collision at the corner of Line 51 and Road 108 in the Township of Perth East. The investigation indicated that one driver failed to stop at the stop sign and entered the intersection colliding with another vehicle.

One person was transported to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

As a result, a 67 year old resident of Perth East has been charged with:

–      Disobey stop sign – fail to stop

The accused was issued a Provincial Offences Notice for the offence.

(NORTH PERTH, ON) – Police are looking for suspect(s) after a four wheels, including rims and tires, were stolen from a business in the Municipality of North Perth.

On April 6, 2022, the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report that four wheels and tires were stolen off of a used 2018 Dodge charger sometime overnight at a business located on Main Street East in Listowel.

Anyone with information regarding this or any incident is asked to call the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or online at www.opp.ca/reporting. 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.