Category: Police Press Releases

(HURON EAST, ON) – A resident of Morris-Turnberry is facing three criminal charges following an incident that took place over the weekend in Huron East.

On January 22, 2022 at approximately 11:49 p.m. Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers responded to a report of a possible impaired driver that was operating a pickup truck in an erratic manner on Cranbrook Road. 

Upon arrival officers located the suspect vehicle getting pulled out of the ditch on Perrie Line.  Further investigation revealed the suspect had fled the suspect vehicle and was now driving a farm tractor. About an hour after the original call officers were able to locate and stop the tractor. An officer spoke with the driver of the tractor and ordered the driver out onto ground level however the driver refused and drove away.

The officer followed after the tractor and watched as the driver drove into a ditch and then into a field. Officers were able to contain the area and a search commenced for the accused. A little while later officers located the accused running on foot toward Moncrieff Road where he was arrested and taken into custody. 

The accused was then transported to the Huron OPP Detachment for breath tests and processing. The accused ultimately refused to provide a breath sample to the Intoxilizer Technician. 

Donald WILLIAMSON, 33 years of age from Morris-Turnberry has been charged with Operation While Impaired, Flight from Peace Officer and Refusal to Comply with Demand. The accused has since been released from custody with a court appearance scheduled for March 7, 2022 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.

(KINCARDINE, ON) – On January 21, 2022 at 6:05 p.m., the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a two vehicle collision on Broadway Street in Kincardine. Officers arrived to find that one of the drivers had been drinking alcohol.

Roy GRIFFIN, 71-years-old, of Huron Township was charged with Fail to Comply with Breath Demand. The accused is scheduled to appear in court on March 16, 2022 to answer to the charge.

This charge includes an immediate 90-day driver’s license suspension and an immediate 7-day vehicle impoundment. 

There were no injuries reported at the scene.

(MORRIS-TURNBERRY, ON) – A resident of Listowel is facing an Over 80 charge along with other driving related charges following a traffic stop that took place outside of Wingham last week. 

On Friday, January 21, 2022 at approximately 3:57 p.m. a Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer was patrolling on Amberley Road just west of Wingham when a car was observed speeding eastbound in the 70 km/h zone.

The suspect vehicle proceeded to turn off onto Helena Street and attempted to evade the officer however the driver put his vehicle into a snowbank on Augusta Street. The officer was able to locate the suspect vehicle and upon speaking with the driver the officer learned the driver had a suspended licence. Further, the investigating officer detected the driver had been drinking alcohol.

As a result of this, a roadside screening test was conducted and the driver registered a fail. The driver was subsequently placed under arrest and was transported to the Huron OPP Detachment for further testing. The accused later provided two samples of breath to the qualified Intoxilizer Technician and both tests were found to be above the legal limit.  

Shane BAUER, 41 years of age from Listowel has been charged with Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) 80 Plus, Drive While Under Suspension, Operate a Motor Vehicle Without Insurance and Careless Driving.

The accused was later released from custody with a court appearance scheduled for February 28, 2022 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.

(CARRICK TWP, ON) – On January 23, 2022 at 3:03 p.m., the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a two vehicle collision along Concession 2 in Carrick Township. Officers responded to find one of the drivers had been drinking alcohol.

Sean TURNER, 40-years-old, of Waterloo Region was charged with Impaired Driving and Operate over 80 milligrams. The accused is scheduled to appear in court on February 16, 2022 to answer to the charges.

This charge includes an immediate 90-day driver’s license suspension and an immediate 7-day vehicle impoundment. 

There were no injuries reported at the scene.

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.

(MORRIS-TURNBERRY, ON) – Officers from the Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Detachment continue to investigate a fatal collision involving a horse & buggy that took place south of Belmore this morning.

This morning at approximately 8:17 a.m., Huron County OPP, South Bruce OPP, Huron County Paramedic Services and North Huron Fire Department responded to the collision scene located on Howick-Turnberry Road (Huron County Road #7) near Kieffer Line. 

The operator of the horse and buggy was transported from the scene to a local hospital however he was later pronounced deceased.

The deceased has been identified as Jacob WALL, 27 years of age from Morris-Turnberry.

The driver and passenger of the sport utility vehicle were also transported to hospital where they were both treated and released with minor injuries.

The preliminary investigation has revealed the horse and buggy was travelling westbound on Howick-Turnberry Road (Huron County #7) when the horse and buggy veered into the path of the oncoming vehicle resulting in a devastating collision.

Members from the West Region OPP Traffic Incident Management & Enforcement (TIME) Team attended the scene to assist with the collision investigation.

Howick-Turnberry Road was closed for several hours for the collision investigation however it has since re-opened for travel.

Any person with information regarding this collision should immediately contact Huron OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or (519) 482-1677. 

(MORRIS-TURNBERRY, ON) – Officers from the Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Detachment are currently on scene of a fatal collision involving a horse & buggy.

This morning at approximately 8:17 a.m. Huron County OPP, South Bruce OPP, Huron County Paramedic Services and North Huron Fire Department responded to the collision scene located on Howick-Turnberry Road (Huron County Road #7) near Kieffer Line. 

The operator of the horse and buggy was transported from the scene to hospital however they were later pronounced deceased.

Two occupants from the sport utility vehicle were transported to hospital with minor injuries.

Members from the West Region OPP Traffic Incident Management & Enforcement (TIME) Team will be attending the scene to assist with the collision investigation.

Howick-Turnberry Road (Huron County Road #7) has been closed between London Road (Huron County #4) in Wingham and Belmore Line (Huron County #12). The road is also blocked at Kieffer Line. Please take an alternate route to avoid delays.

Any person with information regarding this collision should immediately contact Huron OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or (519) 482-1677. 

(TOWNSHIP OF GUELPH/ERAMOSA, ON) – On December 29, 2021, at approximately 4:00 p.m. Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a white sedan being driven in an erratic manner on Guelph Nichol Townline, north of Guelph.

Officers located the vehicle, and as a result of the investigation, Elizabeth LENGYEL, 61-years-old of Guelph/Eramosa has been charged with Impaired Operation, Failure to Comply with Demand for Breath, and Drive Motor Vehicle with Open Liquor. A 90-day Administrative Driver’s License Suspension (A.D.L.S.) and a 7-day Vehicle Impoundment were initiated as per statute. The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario court of justice – Guelph.

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

(TOWNSHIP OF WELLINGTON NORTH, ON) – On December 25, 2021, at approximately 3:00 p.m. Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of an intoxicated person knocking on doors. Officers later observed a green pickup truck associated to the same person, eastbound on Derby Street, in Palmerston and initiated a traffic stop.

As a result of the investigation, Joseph WALTER, 67-years-old of Palmerston has been charged with Impaired Operation – 80 Plus (mgs of alcohol in 100mL of blood). A 90-day Administrative Driver’s License Suspension (A.D.L.S.) and a 7-day Vehicle Impoundment were initiated as per statute. The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario court of justice – Guelph.

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

(TOWN OF FERGUS, ON) – On December 24, 2021, at approximately 9:00 p.m., the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report that a driver was asleep in the driver’s seat of a recreational vehicle (RV) at a gas bar on Tower Street, in Fergus. Officers attended and located the driver.

As a result of the investigation, John NAGY, 58-years-old of Centre Wellington, has been charged with Impaired Operation. A 90-day Administrative Driver’s License Suspension (A.D.L.S.) and a 7-day Vehicle Impoundment were initiated as per statute. The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario court of justice.

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 i

(TOWN OF FERGUS, ON) – On December 19, 2021, members of the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (R.I.D.E.) check on Tower Street South, in Fergus. At approximately 12:30 a.m., the driver of a green van entered the R.I.D.E. check.

As a result of the investigation, Adam SHAW, 38-years-old of Fergus, has been charged with Impaired Operation – 80 Plus (mgs of alcohol per 100mL of blood) contrary to the Criminal Code. A 90-day Administrative Driver’s License Suspension (A.D.L.S.) and a 7-day Vehicle Impoundment were initiated as per statute. The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario court of justice – Guelph.

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

(TOWN OF ERIN, ON) – On December 11, 2021, members of the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (R.I.D.E.) check at the intersection of Sideroad 17 and Wellington Road 23, in Erin. At approximately 11:45 p.m., the driver of a black sport utility vehicle (S.U.V.) entered the R.I.D.E. check.

As a result of the investigation, Coralee Lynn CLARK, 45-years-old of Erin, has been charged with Impaired Operation – 80 Plus (mgs of alcohol per 100mL of blood), Failure to Properly Wear a Seatbelt, and Novice Driver – Blood Alcohol Content (B.A.C.) above zero. A 90-day Administrative Driver’s License Suspension (A.D.L.S.) and a 7-day vehicle impoundment were initiated as per statute. The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario court of justice – Guelph.

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

(GODERICH, ON) – A Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer was assaulted and narrowly escaped serious injuries following an incident that took place in Goderich this week.

On Wednesday, January 19, 2022 at approximately 1:15 p.m. Huron County OPP officers responded to a mini-mall parking lot located on Victoria Street North to check on the condition of a driver that was parked in the lot.

Police arrived on scene and had an opportunity to speak with the driver in question. Upon speaking with the driver police learned the driver was failing to abide by a condition of his release. As the officer attempted to arrest the driver the accused’s partner interfered and obstructed the officer in making the arrest. The partner then reversed her vehicle in a dangerous manner into the officer. The officer was able to jump out of the way to escape serious injuries. 

Additional officers attended the scene and both parties were taken into custody.

Robin WELLSTEAD, 52 years of age from Lucknow has been charged with Fail to Comply with Undertaking. He has since been released from custody with a court appearance scheduled for March 7, 2022 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.

Shelley WELLSTEAD, 47 years of age from Lucknow has been charged with Obstruct Peace Officer, Resist Peace Officer, Dangerous Operation and Assault Peace Officer. She has since been released from custody with a court appearance scheduled for February 14, 2022 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.