Category: Police Press Releases

(LONDON, ON) – Vehicle in Ditch leads to Impaired Charge

On February 27, 2022 at 5:54 p.m., members of the Middlesex County OPP were dispatched to Highway 402 eastbound, City of London, after receiving multiple reports of a possible impaired driver. As police were on-route to the area, members of the public confirmed the vehicle had struck multiple vehicles prior to coming to a stop in the ditch, as it approached Highway 401.

There were no injuries reported.

As a result, Christopher RAHIM a 33-year-old of Kitchener, 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
• Driving motor vehicle with liquor readily available, section 42(1)(b) of the Liquor Licence and Control Act

The accused has been released from police custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice on April 7, 2022 to speak to the charges.

(LUCAN BIDDULPH TWP, ON) – Traffic Stop leads to Impaired Charge

On February 25, 2022 at 9:32 p.m., a member of the Middlesex County OPP performed a traffic stop on a vehicle, on Elginfield Road, Lucan Biddulph Township, for speeding. 

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, Carl KITCHENER, a 36-year-old of London, has been charged with:

• Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus), section 320.14(1)(b) of the Criminal Code of Canada
• Speeding 1 – 49 Km/h over posted limit, section 128 of the Highway Traffic Act

The accused has been released from police custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice on March 29, 2022 to speak to the charges.

(MIDDLESEX CENTRE, ON) – Public Complaints lead to Impaired Charge

On February 25, 2022 at 1:02 p.m., members of the Middlesex County OPP were dispatched to a business plaza at 10166 Glendon Drive, Middlesex Centre, after receiving multiple complaints from members of the public for the report of an unresponsive individual in a vehicle.

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, James MacDONALD, a 37-year-old of Forest, has been charged with:

• Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus), section 320.14(1)(b) of the Criminal Code of Canada
• Novice driver – B.A.C. above zero, section 44.1(3) of the Highway Traffic Act.

The accused has been released from police custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice on April 6, 2022 to speak to the charges.

(THAMES CENTRE, ON) – Cruiser Struck While Performing Traffic Stop

On February 25, 2022 at 7:26 a.m., members of the Middlesex County OPP were on route to a motor vehicle collision on Highway 401 westbound, Thames Centre, when an officer operating a fully marked cruiser on the snow covered roads, was passed by a speeding motor vehicle.

As the officer attempted to perform a traffic stop the cruiser was struck by the suspect vehicle.

Damage to both vehicles was minor and there were no injuries.

As a result, Laura-Jean WRIGHT, a 74-year-old of no fixed address, has been charged with:

• Dangerous Operation, section 320.13(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 April 28, 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.

The OPP can be reached anytime, 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. 

(NORTH PERTH, ON) – The Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Kitchener driver after they were speeding more than 55km/h over the limit in a posted school zone in the Municipality of North Perth.

On February 23, 2022 just after 3:30 p.m., police stopped a vehicle on Perth Line 72, in the School Zone in Donegal after it was found to be travelling in excess of 115km/h in a 60km/h limit zone.

Dylan DUDULETZ, 26, of Kitchener, has been charged with:

–       Race motor vehicle – Excessive Speed

–       Driver fail to surrender license

A 30-day-driving suspension and fourteen 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

(TEESWATER, ON) – On February 27, 2022 at 2:46 a.m., the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a suspicious person along James Street east in Teeswater. Officers responded and located two people in the area of the call.

They initially failed to cooperate with police, but they were both taken into custody without incident. 

James LEACHMAN, 28-years-old, of North Huron Township was charged with:

• Personation
• Obstruct Peace Officer
• 2 counts of Fail to Comply with Probation Order
• 2 counts of Fail to Comply with Release Order
• Use altered license plate
• Operate a vehicle with no insurance

The accused was held in custody pending the results of a bail hearing scheduled for February 27, 2022.

Catherine CORR, 32-years-old, of North Huron Township was charged with:

• Personation
• Obstruct Peace Officer
• 2 counts of Fail to Comply with Probation Order
• 2 counts of Fail to Comply with Release Order
• Fail to comply with Undertaking

The accused was held in custody pending the results of a bail hearing scheduled for February 27, 2022.

(CHESLEY, ON) – On February 27, 2022 at 10:02 a.m., the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a theft report from a residence along 5^th Avenue south in Chesley. Sometime between 9:00 p.m. on February 26, 2022 and 10:00 a.m. on February 27, 2022, a Black Hyundai Elantra license plate CTKR 963 was taken. The vehicle identification number is on file with police.

The South Bruce OPP is requesting anyone with information to call 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a secure web-tip at www.cstip.ca, where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000.

(HURON COUNTY, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is aware of a vehicle convoy planned for today that may cause some traffic delays for motorists within the county.

A convoy of vehicles is planning to pass through several towns and villages throughout the county. The potential size of the convoy may cause some temporary traffic delays in the affected areas. 

The OPP recognizes the right of everyone to freedom of expression and peaceful assembly however the rights of the general public, all road users, local residents and businesses must also be respected.

Huron County OPP’s objective is to maintain the safe flow of traffic and when significant delays occur Huron County OPP will aim to restore traffic flow in the safest manner possible.

Huron County OPP requests anyone participating in the convoy to obey all traffic laws and behave in a manner that ensures safety for all users of the roadways. Further, any violations of the Highway Traffic Act (HTA) or the Criminal Code will be investigated. 

If you encounter traffic slowdowns connected to demonstration activity, do not call 911 to report it. 911 is only for life-threatening emergencies.  For non-emergency matters you can call the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. 

Huron County OPP would like to thank everyone for their patience and cooperation should they experience any delays on their travels.

(SOUTH BRUCE PENINSULA, ON) On February 21, 2022 at approximately 1 a.m., the Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of an intoxicated individual causing a disturbance on Bruce Street, in the Town of South Bruce Peninsula.

Police arrived on scene and located the individual. The individual was placed under arrest after it was determined that they had assaulted two other people.

The Grey Bruce OPP have charged Marshall VILLENEUVE, 18 years-of-age, from Arran-Elderslie with the following offences:

·        Assault (two counts)

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

(SOUTH BRUCE PENINSULA, ON) On February 22, 2022 at approximately 8:15 p.m., the Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of an aggressive individual on Mary Street in the Town of South Bruce Peninsula.

Police arrived on scene and located the individual. Officers determined a criminal offence had taken place, and the individual was placed under arrest.

The Grey Bruce OPP have charged Anthony ELDER, 29 years-of-age, from Owen Sound with the following offences:

·        Uttering Threats – Cause death or Bodily Harm

·        Mischief

·        Resist Peace Officer

The individual was held for a bail hearing where they were remanded into custody. They will appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Owen Sound at a later date.

(CENTRAL HURON, ON) – A Central Huron resident is facing Impaired Operation charges following an investigation conducted by Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) on Family Day this week.

On Monday, February 21, 2022 at approximately 1:08 p.m., a Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer was patrolling on Base Line north of Clinton when the officer came across a sport utility vehicle in the east ditch.

Upon checking on the driver the investigating officer noted the driver had consumed some alcohol and was displaying signs of impairment. The driver was arrested and was subsequently transported to the Huron OPP Detachment for breath tests. Two samples of breath were provided to the Intoxilizer Technician and both samples were found to be above the legal limit. 

Gloria WESTERHOUT, 64 years of age from Central Huron has been charged with Operation While Impaired and Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) 80 Plus. The accused has since been released from custody with a court appearance scheduled for March 28, 2022 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.

(GEORGIAN BLUFFS, ON) On February 18, 2022 at approximately 6 p.m., The Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a fail to remain collision on Highway 6 in the Township of Georgian Bluffs.

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 Marie LEBLANC, 41 years-of-age, from Owen Sound with the following offences:

·        Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

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

·        Resist peace officer

·        Assault a Peace Officer

·        Fail to remain

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

(MEAFORD, ON) On February 20, 2022 at approximately 7:45 a.m., Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of an unwanted party on Trowbridge Street in the Municipality of Meaford.

Police arrived on scene and discovered that the individual had forced entry to a residence. Police located the individual inside, and placed them under arrest.

The Grey Bruce OPP have charged Cory ROBERTSON, 30 years-of-age, from Chatsworth, with break, enter dwelling house – commit indictable offence, under the criminal code.

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

(NORTH PERTH, ON) – The Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Selwyn Township resident after they were speeding more than 54km/h over the limit in the Municipality of North Perth.

On February 15, 2022 just before 2:30 p.m., police stopped a vehicle on Perth Road 164 after it was found to be travelling in excess of 134km/h in an 80km/h limit zone.

Cassaranda MATTHEWS, 52, of Selwyn Township, has been charged with:

–       Race motor vehicle – Excessive Speed

A 30-day-driving suspension and fourteen 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. 

(HURON EAST, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Goderich resident with several criminal charges, including theft of a pickup truck following a recent incident.

On February 18, 2022 at approximately 4:40 p.m. Huron County OPP received a report of a pickup truck that was just stolen from a parking lot located on London Road in Vanastra. About an hour later police received a second call involving the same pickup truck now stuck in the ditch just south of Wingham.     

Officers responded to Wingham and began patrolling for the suspect that was last seen on foot in Wingham. Shortly thereafter officers caught up with the suspect and he was arrested and taken into custody. A search incident to arrest was conducted and the accused was found to be in possession of break-in tools. 

Johnny St. LOUIS, 48 years of age from Goderich has been charged with:

• Theft of Motor Vehicle
• Operation While Prohibited – 8 counts
• Mischief Under $5,000
• Possession of Break-in Instruments
• Drive While Under Suspension

The accused has since been released from custody with a court appearance scheduled for March 21, 2022 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.

(NORTH PERTH, ON) – A suspect has been charged after thefts from a local business in the Municipality of North Perth.

The Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were called to the business on Mitchell Road South, Listowel on February 6, 2022, just after 3:00 p.m., after a person was witnessed shoplifting. During the investigation, it was learned that this person had shoplifted from this same business on two previous occasions.

Jeffrey COUTO, 36, of North Perth, has been charged with:

–      Theft Under $5000 – Shoplifting (three counts)

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.

(CENTRAL HURON, ON) – A Huron County resident is facing a Dangerous Operation charge following an investigation conducted by Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) this past weekend.

At approximately 11:47 a.m. on Saturday, February 5, 2022 Huron OPP received a call about a vehicle that was driving in an erratic manner on London Road between Clinton and Londesborough.

Upon speaking with the victim police learned the accused’s erratic driving was determined to be quite dangerous. At one point the accused even exited his vehicle and attempted to strike the victim’s vehicle. Officers were later able to locate and arrest the accused.

Timothy PAVAO, 25 years of age from Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh has been charged with Dangerous Operation. He has since been released from custody with a court appearance scheduled for April 4, 2022 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.

(SOUTHERN BRUCE COUNTY, ON) -The South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and the Saugeen Shores Police Service (SSPS) are aware of a vehicle convoy planned for February 12, 2022.

The OPP recognizes the Charter rights of everyone to freedom of expression and peaceful assembly. Our role is to ensure public safety and to keep the peace.

Motorists can expect delays along the planned route. Starting in Kincardine, travelling to Southampton, Allenford, Tara, Burgoyne and ending in Port Elgin.

The South Bruce OPP requests that convoy participants obey all traffic laws and behave in a manner that ensures safety for all users of the roadways.

Traffic slowdowns are anticipated as the convoy moves through Saugeen Shores and Arran Elderslie Township.