Category: Police Press Releases

(PERTH EAST, ON) – A mischief charge has been laid in the Township of Perth East after a person was interfering with another person’s use of property.

On March 9, 2022, just after 7:00 p.m., the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were called to Milverton for a person who was bothering others with their behaviour. As a result of the investigation, one person was taken into custody.

Alexander PETROPOULOS, 28, of Perth East, has been charged with:

–      Mischief – obstructs, interrupts or interferes with any person in the lawful use, enjoyment or operation of property

–      Public Mischief

The accused was held in custody pending a bail hearing.

(PERTH EAST, ON) – One person was charged after threatening another in the Township of Perth East.

On March 8, 2022, just before 3:00 a.m., the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were called to Milverton for a person who was threatening others and damaging property. One person was taken into custody.

Alexander PETROPOULOS, 28, of Perth East, has been charged with:

–      Mischief – destroys or damages property

–      Uttering Threats – Cause Death or Bodily Harm

The accused was held in custody pending a bail hearing.

(BLUEWATER, ON) – On March 20, 2022 at approximately 5:19 p.m., Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Huron County Paramedic Services and Brucefield Fire Department responded to an altercation located west of Brucefield on Bannockburn Line.

Upon arrival officers located an adult male victim that had sustained injuries from a gunshot. 

The victim was transported to hospital by air ambulance and he currently remains in hospital with serious but stable injuries.

Two accused were taken into custody on firearms related charges.

The Huron County OPP Crime Unit continues to investigate and further information will be released when available. 

Police believe this is an isolated incident and there is no evidence to suggest there is any threat to public safety.

If you have any information about this incident please 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) or submit a tip online at www.p3tips.com , where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

(HURON EAST, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) continue to investigate a motor vehicle collision that occurred late Friday night near Ethel.

At approximately 11:00 p.m. on Friday, March 18, 2022, Huron County OPP responded to Ethel Line just south of Ethel after receiving information about a vehicle that had left the roadway and ended up in the Maitland River.

OPP Underwarter Search & Recovery Unit (USRU) and OPP Urban Search and Rescue, Chemical Biological, Radiological Nuclear and Explosives Response Team (UCRT) members attended the scene this afternoon to assist with recovery efforts. At approximately 6:00 p.m. officers were able to recover a lone deceased occupant from the submerged pickup.

The identity of the deceased is being withheld at this time.

Ethel Line is now open.

West Region OPP Traffic Incident Management & Enforcement (TIME) Team officers are assisting with the collision investigation. 

Any person with information regarding this 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.

(PERTH COUNTY, ON) – The Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged three more Kitchener drivers after they were stopped while stunt driving in Perth County.

On March 5, 2022, just after 8:00 a.m., police stopped a vehicle on Perth Line 86, east of Listowel, after it was found to be travelling in excess of 140km/h in an 80km/h limit zone.

Kuldeep SINGH JHINJER, 28, of Kitchener, has been charged with:

–      Race motor vehicle – Excessive Speed

On March 15, 2022, just before 10:00 a.m., police observed a vehicle on Perth Line 34, in the Township of Perth East, that was travelling in excess of 130km/h in an 80km/h limit zone. By the time the officer was able to safely conduct a traffic stop, the same vehicle was also observed to be travelling in excess of 111km/h in a 60km/h limit zone.

Edward PETRITA, 20, of Kitchener, has been charged with:

–      Race motor vehicle – Excessive Speed

On March 16, 2022, just after 11:00 p.m., police stopped a vehicle on Perth Line 86, in the Municipality of North Perth, after it was found to be travelling in excess of 136km/h in an 80km/h limit zone.

Naga CHANDRALA, 25, of Kitchener, has been charged with:

–      Race motor vehicle – Excessive Speed

In each incident, a 30-day-driving suspension and fourteen day vehicle impoundment was initiated as per statute. The accused parties are scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Stratford at a later date to answer to the charges. 

In 2021, changes to the provincial stunt driving laws saw a decrease in the threshold for what is considered racing, to 40km/h over the speed limit, or higher, on roads with a posted speed limit that is less than 80km/h. It is still considered stunt driving when a vehicle is travelling 50km/h over the speed limit (or higher) on roads that are 80km/h or higher.

(WEST PERTH, ON) – One person was charged after they posted threats on the internet.

On March 16, 2022 the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of threats that had been made on a social media platform towards another person.

Through the investigation, the accused was identified as the person responsible for making the threats.

Sherri GALLAGHER, 41, of Stratford, has been charged with:

–       Uttering Threats – Cause Death or Bodily Harm

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.

(NORTH PERTH, ON) – Another theft has resulted in a shoplifting charge in Listowel.

The Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were called to a business on Mitchell Road South, Listowel on March 4, 2022, just after 2:00 p.m., after a person was witnessed shoplifting by store staff. The suspect was arrested at the scene.

Tomasz KRAJEWSKI, 46, of Etobicoke, 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.

(PERTH COUNTY, ON) – On March 14, 2022, just after 3:00 p.m., the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and the Huron-Perth Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) conducted a traffic stop on Perth Line 34, in the Township of Perth East, after a drug trafficking investigation in the Municipality of West Perth. The three occupants of the vehicle were found in possession of fentanyl, methamphetamine, and heroin, as well as drug trafficking paraphernalia, and cash. The total estimated value of the drugs is approximately $26,000.

In addition, a Controlled Drugs and Substances Act Search Warrant was executed at a residence on St. David Street, in the Municipality of West Perth. One person was located inside and arrested. As a result of the search warrant, police seized methamphetamine, psilocybin, two prohibited weapons, and drug trafficking paraphernalia. Further investigation is ongoing in relation to identity documents located at the residence, which are believed to be stolen.

Raven BERGEN, 28, of West Perth, has been charged with:

–       Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – Opioid (other than heroin)

–       Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – Methamphetamine

–       Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – Heroin

–       Possession of a prohibited device or ammunition for Dangerous Purpose

–       Possession of a Schedule III Substance

–       Fail to Comply with Probation Order (three counts)

Kenneth MACDONALD, 51, of St. Marys, has been charged with:

–       Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – Opioid (other than heroin)

–       Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – Methamphetamine

–       Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – Heroin

Chad BOLT, 49, of West Perth, has been charged with:

–       Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – Opioid (other than heroin)

–       Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – Methamphetamine

–       Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – Heroin

The accused parties were held in custody pending a bail hearing.

Gavin TOMA, 23, of West Perth, has been charged with:

–       Possession of a Schedule I Substance – Methamphetamine

–       Possession of a prohibited device or ammunition for Dangerous Purpose (two counts)

–       Possession of a Schedule III Substance

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.

(MIDDLESEX CENTRE, ON) – On March 16, 2022 at 12:59 a.m., members of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), were dispatched to the report of a single vehicle collision on Elginfield Road, Middlesex Centre. 

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, John KICKS, a 64-year-old of Lucan, has been charged with:

• Operation while impaired – alcohol, section 320.14(1)(a) of the Criminal Code of Canada
• Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus), section 320.14(1)(b) of the Criminal Code of Canada

The accused has been released from police custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice on May 17, 2022 to speak to the charges.

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.

(NORTH PERTH, ON) – People continue to be charged with shoplifting in Perth County, and another was arrested and charged in Listowel earlier this month.

The Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were called to a business on Mitchell Road South, Listowel on March 04, 2022, just after 10:00 a.m., after a person was witnessed shoplifting by store staff. The suspect was arrested at the scene.

Brittany WARREN, 26, of North Perth, has been charged with:

–       Theft Under $5000 – Shoplifting

–       Fail to Comply with Probation Order

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.

(SAUGEEN FIRST NATION, ON) On March 7, 2022 at approximately 3:40 a.m., Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a traffic complaint on 2^nd Avenue South on Saugeen First Nation.

Police arrived on scene and spoke with the driver. Officers detected signs of impairment and placed the driver under arrest. They were transported to a local police detachment for further testing.

The Grey Bruce OPP have charged Brenden GIANNONE, 40 years-of-age, from Saugeen Shores with the following offences:

·        Operation while impaired

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

The accused was released and will appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Walkerton at a later date.

(GREY HIGHLANDS, ON) On March 6, 2022 at approximately 1:00 a.m., The Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to collision involving a single motor vehicle on Bowles Bluff Drive in the Municipality of Grey Highlands.

Police arrived on scene and spoke with the driver. Officers detected signs of impairment and placed the driver under arrest. They were transported to a local police detachment for further testing.

The Grey Bruce OPP have charged Kassidy MURDOCH, 25 years-of-age, from Arran-Elderslie with the following offences:

·        Operation while impaired – alcohol

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

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

(GREY BRUCE, ON) On March 5, 2022 at approximately 12:30 a.m., The Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a rollover collision on Highway 6 in the County of Grey Bruce.

Police arrived on scene and discovered that the driver had failed to remain. They were located a short time later. Officers detected signs of impairment, and the driver was placed under arrest. They were transported to a local police detachment for further testing.

The Grey Bruce OPP have charged Warren SWIDERSKY, 18 years-of-age, from Melancthon with the following offences:

·       Operation while impaired – alcohol

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

·       Fail to remain

·       Fail to report accident

·       Race a motor vehicle – Stunt

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

Police have also charged a 21 year old, and 19 year old passenger, both from Grand Valley, with having liquor in open container in unauthorized place.

(SAUGEEN FIRST NATION, ON) On March 3, 2022 at approximately 5 p.m., The Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to multiple traffic complaints regarding the same motor vehicle on Saugeen First Nation.

Police located the vehicle a short time later. Officers detected signs of impairment, and the driver was placed under arrest. They were transported to a local police detachment for further testing.

The Grey Bruce OPP have charged Paul KING, 59 years-of-age, from Saugeen First Nation with the following offences:

·        Operation while impaired – alcohol

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

·        Operation while prohibited

·        Use plate not authorized for vehicle

The accused was released and will appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Walkerton at a later date.

(WEST PERTH, ON) – A child reported missing in the Municipality of West Perth was located deceased on March 14, 2022.

The deceased has been identified as 10-year-old Taleya PARIS, of West Perth.

Her death is not considered suspicious.

On March 06, 2022, the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), West Perth Fire Department, and Perth County Paramedic Services responded to the report of a missing child, who was last seen in the river outside of Mitchell.

The OPP West Region Emergency Response Team, Canine Unit, Underwater Search and Recovery Unit and Aviation Services searched for the child, with the assistance of the Stratford and St. Marys Fire Departments, Huron Area Search and Rescue Swift Water Rescue teams, and numerous other fire departments.