Category: Police Press Releases

(MUNICIPALITY OF BROCKTON, ON) – On August 15, 2021 just before 8:30 p.m., the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a single vehicle collision along Side Road 5, in the Municipality of Brockton. Officers responded with members of the Brockton Fire Department and Bruce County Paramedic Service.

The South Bruce OPP completed this investigation and criminal charges were laid.

Joshua TAMBLING, 26-years-old, of Howick Township was charged with Dangerous Driving causing Death and Operate over 80 milligrams causing Death. The accused was held in custody pending the results of a bail hearing on March 7, 2022.

(BRANT COUNTY, ON) – On Monday, March 7, 2022, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Brant County Detachment responded to a theft report from a Fourth Concession Road address in the County of Brant.

It was determined that sometime between 5:00 p.m., March 6 and 8:00 a.m. March 7, unknown suspects removed an orange Caterpillar 906H wheel loader.

The investigation is ongoing and police are seeking assistance from the public. If anyone observed a vehicle matching this description operating in the area of Fourth Concession Road and West Quarter Townline Road during this timeframe or has any information regarding this incident, they are being asked to contact the Brant County OPP Detachment at 1-888-310-1122.

(WALKERTON, ON) – On March 6, 2022 at 11:25 p.m., the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a disturbance at a property along Irishwood Lane in Walkerton. Officers responded and encountered an uncooperative individual at the scene.

They were taken into custody by members of the OPP West Region Emergency Response Team (ERT).

Peter RYAN, 30-years-old, from the Municipality of Brockton was charged with:

·       2 counts of assault with a weapon

·       Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose

·       Assault a peace officer

·       Mischief over $5,000

The accused was held in custody pending the results of a show cause hearing scheduled for March 7, 2022.

On Monday, March 8, 2022 at approximately 7:19 p.m., Huron County OPP, Huron County Paramedic Services, Howick and Minto Fire Departments responded to the fire located on Fordwich Line north of Fordwich.

One adult occupant was unable to escape the fire and remains inside a portion of the home that was heavily damaged.

Police along with the OFM will be on scene today continuing with their investigation.

Further updates will be provided as information becomes available.

(HURON EAST, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Huron East resident with Uttering Threats following an incident that took place recently in Huron East between two hunters.

On February 21, 2022 at approximately 11:24 a.m., Huron County OPP officers were contacted by a hunter that was out hunting coyotes on Beechwood Line. The hunter reported he had an interaction with another hunter that had just threatened him and his hunting dogs. 

Shortly thereafter officers were able to locate and arrest the accused without incident. 

Murray KERR, 76 years of age from Huron East has been charged with Uttering Threats to Cause Death and Uttering Threats – Danger or Injure an Animal. The accused has since been released from custody with a court appearance scheduled for April 4, 2022 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich. 

(BRANT COUNTY, ON) – On March 2, 2022, officers with the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Brant County Detachment Crime Unit charged a Toronto resident in connection with a fraud investigation.

A Brant County resident contacted police after he provided the suspect $50,000 to invest on their behalf and later learned the money was not invested.

Police have charged Cary Antony MARTIN, 30-years-of-age from Toronto with the following offences:

• Fraud Over $5000 and
• Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime over $5000- in Canada.

The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice located in Brantford at a later date.

The Brant County Crime Unit continue to investigate and believe there may be additional victims. If you have any information, contact Brant County OPP at 1-888-310-1122.

(NORTH PERTH, ON) – One person was charged after a collision in North Perth resulted in non-life-threatening injuries.

On February 28, 2022, at approximately 6:30 a.m., the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a two vehicle collision on Line 91, just west of Perth Road 140, in the Municipality of North Perth. The investigation indicated that one driver had fallen asleep while driving.

Two people were transported to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Aswin GOPINATH SHAIJA, 24, of Waterloo, has been charged with:

–       Careless Driving

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

(NORTH PERTH, ON) – A number of people have been charged with shoplifting lately, including another who was arrested and charged in Listowel last weekend.

The Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were called to a business on Mitchell Road South, Listowel on February 27, 2022, just before 5:00 p.m., after a person was witnessed shoplifting by store staff. The suspect was arrested at the scene.

Stacy SHARPIN, 50, of Howick Township, 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 

(NORTH PERTH, ON) – One person has been charged for theft after they were caught shoplifting at a local business.

The Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) was called to the business on Wallace Avenue North, Listowel on February 27, 2022, just after 12:00 p.m., after a person was witnessed shoplifting.

Amanda NEVES, 38, of Centre Wellington Township, 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.

(TOWNSHIP OF WELLINGTON NORTH, ON) – Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have identified the three individual who perished in a motor vehicle collision on Wellington Road 109 on March 2, 2022. The deceased are Gurinder Jeet Singh LIDDER, 31-years-old of Mono, Karanpreet Singh GILL, 22-years-old of Barrie and Sunny KHURANA, 24-years-old of Brantford. The cause is still under investigation.

On March 2, 2022, at approximately 8:30 p.m. Wellington County OPP responded to a serious collision on Wellington Road 109 near Sideroad 12, west of the village of Arthur. Initial reports indicated that a passenger vehicle and a commercial motor vehicle had collided and that there were serious injuries.

OPP, Guelph-Wellington Paramedic Services and Mapleton Fire/Rescue responded to the collision that involved a work van and a semi-tractor trailer. Two occupants were pronounced dead at scene and two were rushed to a local hospital. Shortly thereafter, one of the transported patients succumbed to their injuries and died at hospital.

The road between Arthur and Teviotdale was closed through the night for OPP West Region Traffic Incident Management Enforcement (TIME) team investigators.

The Wellington County OPP is asking anyone that may have witnessed this collision to please call 1-888-310-1122.

(HOWICK, ON) – A Wingham resident is facing numerous charges following an incident that took place this weekend east of Fordwich. 

On Sunday, February 27, 2022 at 6:50 p.m., Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers responded to Harriston Road east of Fordwich to investigate a roll over crash. Prior to arrival police learned the driver of the crashed pickup truck failed to remain at the scene and took off on foot.

Shortly after when police arrived officers followed the tracks in the snow and were able to locate the suspect hiding out in a nearby bush. 

The subsequent investigation revealed the accused was in possession of suspected methamphetamine, was driving a stolen vehicle, was prohibited from driving and was currently serving a probation sentence.

Shannon HUNTER, 39 years of age from Wingham has been charged with the following criminal charges:

• Break, Enter a Place with Intent to Commit Indictable Offence
• Obstruct Peace Officer
• Possession of a Schedule I Substance – Methamphetamine
• Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000
• Operation While Prohibited – Two Counts
• Fail to Comply with Probation Order
• Fail to Comply with Release Order

The accused remains in custody with a court appearance scheduled for March 3, 2022 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.

(HURON EAST, ON) – A South Huron resident is facing Impaired Operation charges following a rear-end crash that took place this past weekend in Kippen. 

On Saturday, February 26, 2022 at 6:42 p.m., Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers responded to a two-vehicle crash located at the intersection of Kippen Road and London Road. Prior to arriving on scene officers learned one of the involved drivers failed to remain at the scene of the crash after he collided with the victim’s pickup truck.

Soon after police were able to locate the suspect vehicle in Dashwood. A traffic stop was initiated and upon speaking with the driver the investigating officer noted the driver was displaying several signs of impairment. As a result the driver was placed under arrest for Impaired Operation and was transported to the Huron OPP Detachment for breath tests. Two samples of breath were provided to the Intoxilizer Technician and both tests were found to be above the legal limit. 

Joel BENDIG, 40 years of age from South Huron has been charged with the following offences:

·        Operation While Impaired

·        Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) 80 Plus

·        Fail to Remain

The accused has since been released from custody with a court appearance scheduled for March 28, 2022 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.

(GODERICH, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Huron County resident with shoplifting following a recent investigation.

On February 24, 2022 Huron County OPP officers received a call from a business located on Huron Road in Goderich about a shoplifting incident. Investigators learned the suspect left the business with a jacket valued at $200 and made no attempt to pay for the item. 

Police reviewed the store video surveillance and were quickly able to identify the involved suspect. On Sunday, February 27, 2022 Huron OPP located and arrested the suspect in Goderich.

Ashley HUDSON, 31 years of age, of no fixed address has been charged with Theft Under $5,000 and three counts of Fail to Comply with Probation Order.

The accused has since been released from custody with a court appearance scheduled for April 25, 2022 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich. 

(WEST PERTH, ON) – Two people were taken to hospital with serious injuries after a collision in West Perth.

On February 25, 2022, just before 7:00 p.m., the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), West Perth Fire Department, and Perth County Paramedic Services responded to a motor vehicle collision involving pedestrians.

The preliminary investigation indicates two pedestrians were crossing Huron Road, in the area of Napier Street, when they were struck by a vehicle. Both were transported to hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries.

No charges were laid.

The Perth County OPP is asking anyone who may own a dash camera, who was travelling in the area around the time of the collision, to please contact police.