Category: Police Press Releases

(PERTH EAST, ON) – The roads surrounding the area of a collision in the Township of Perth East has been reopened, but may need to be closed again for the removal of one of the vehicles.

Two students were on board a school bus when it collided with a commercial motor vehicle. One 16-year-old passenger on the bus was transported by Onge Air Ambulance. A 14-year-old passenger from the bus, and the driver of the bus were also transported to hospital by ambulance. All three injured parties received non-life threatening injuries as a result of the collision. The driver of the commercial motor vehicle was not injured.  

On January 20, 2022, at just before 3:00 p.m., the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), along with Perth County Paramedic Services and Perth East Fire Department, responded to a two vehicle collision at Perth Road 107 and Line 45 in the Township of Perth East. A commercial motor vehicle and school bus were involved.

The investigation is ongoing, and updates will be provided as they become available.

(TOWNSHIP OF MINTO, ON) – On December 10, 2021, at approximately 6:30 p.m. Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a blue sedan being driven in an erratic manner on Wellington Road 109, south of Harriston.

Officers located the vehicle, and as a result of the investigation, Kenneth Paul EVOY, 57-years-old of Harriston 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.

(TOWNSHIP OF PILKINGTON, ON) – On December 9, 2021, at approximately 10:45 p.m. Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a two vehicle collision on Wellington Road 39, south of Ariss. Initial reports indicated that two vehicles had collided and that one of the vehicles did not remain on scene. Shortly thereafter, a report was received of a single vehicle in a ditch on Ariss Valley Road.

Police attended and were able to locate all parties involved.

As a result of the investigation, Cameron VOGAN, 24-years-old of Listowel has been charged with Impaired Operation, Failure to Comply with Demand for Breath, Failure to Stop after Accident, and G1 Driver Unaccompanied by Qualified Driver. 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 CENTRE WELLINGTON, ON) – On December 4, 2021, members of the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (R.I.D.E.) check on Eighth Line West, west of Elora. At approximately 12:30 a.m., the driver of a white sedan entered the R.I.D.E. check.

As a result of the investigation, Shawna DEVORE, 22-years-old of Wallenstein, was charged with Impaired Operation – 80 Plus (mgs of alcohol per 100mL of blood) contrary to the Criminal Code and with driving a motor vehicle with liquor readily available. 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 was 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.

(SOUTH HURON, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers, including members from the Huron-Perth OPP Community Street Crimes Unit (CSCU) have arrested and laid charges in connection with some recent theft of rims and catalytic converters from Exeter. 

As a result of some police investigation officers were able to recover a set of stolen custom rims and tires along with 18 stolen catalytic converters. Additionally, a suspect was identified and police were able to make an arrest on January 6, 2021.

Travis DAVIS, 32 years of age, from South Huron has been charged with two counts of Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000.

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

If you have any information about this incident please contact Huron OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or (519) 482-1677. 

(BRANT TWP, ON) – On January 17, 2022 at 7:31 p.m., the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a vehicle in the ditch along Bruce County Road 4 in Brant Township. Officers responded and determined that the driver had been drinking alcohol.

While in custody, the driver became combative with police.

Angelica WHITTAKER, 22-years-old, of Carrick Township was charged with Impaired Driving, Operate over 80 milligrams, Assault a Peace Officer and Obstruct a Peace Officer. The accused is scheduled to appear in court on February 23, 2022 to answer to the charges.

The driver was taken to a local hospital for treatment of non-life threatening injuries.

(PERTH EAST, ON) – Police are on scene of a serious collision in the Township of Perth East.

On January 20, 2022, just before 3:00 p.m., the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), along with Perth County Paramedic Services and Perth East Fire Department, responded to a two vehicle collision at Perth Road 107 and Line 45 in the Township of Perth East. A commercial motor vehicle and school bus were involved.

One occupant of the school bus was transported to hospital via Ornge Air Ambulance, and another was transported to a local hospital by ambulance.

The investigation is ongoing, and drivers are asked to avoid the area. Updates will be provided as they become available.

(BRANT TWP, ON) – On January 19, 2022 at 1:38 p.m., the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a single vehicle collision along Bruce County Road 3 in Brant Township. Officers arrived and determined that the driver had been drinking alcohol.

Brandon WILSON, 44-years-old, of Brockton was charged with Impaired Driving, Operate over 80 milligrams and Having care or control of a vehicle with open Liquor. The accused is scheduled to appear in court on February 16, 2022 to answer to the charges.

The driver was taken to a local hospital for treatment of non-life threatening injuries. 

(NORTH PERTH, ON) – The vehicle thefts are continuing in Perth County.

The Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a stolen truck on January 19, 2022, after it was taken sometime the previous night. The white 2002 GMC Sierra extended cab 3500 dually pick-up truck was taken from a residential driveway on Perth Line 88, after it was left unlocked with the keys inside.

Meanwhile, the suspects had used another vehicle in the theft – a black Honda car. After stealing the pick-up truck, the suspects ditched the Honda at a business on Perth Road 164, and fled the area. The investigation has revealed that the Honda car and the license plates attached to it were stolen out of another jurisdiction.

The Perth County OPP would like to remind citizens to keep all vehicles and buildings locked, and report any suspicious activity immediately. Consider installing security features, such as increased lighting, cameras, or alarms.

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.

(SOUTH HURON, ON) – A drug trafficking investigation conducted by the Huron-Perth Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Community Street Crimes Unit (CSCU) has culminated this week in a major seizure of Fentanyl and other controlled drugs & weapons.

On Tuesday, January 18, 2022 members from the Huron-Perth OPP Community Street Crimes Unit (CSCU), Huron County OPP Detachment, OPP Tactics and Rescue Unit (TRU), West Region Emergency Response Team (ERT) and Canine executed a search warrant at a residence located on Centre Street in Dashwood. 

As a result of the execution of the search warrant, police seized large quantities of suspected Fentanyl, Methamphetamine, Heroin, Cocaine & Psilocybin (Magic Mushrooms).   

The combined estimated street value of the seized controlled substances is $110,928.   

In addition to the seized controlled substances, police also seized offence related property consisting of drug trafficking paraphernalia, a pill press, a cell phone and digital scales. Police also seized a .22 calibre rifle, a pellet gun, four imitation hand guns, a push dagger knife and stolen property consisting of an All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV), a band saw and a stolen street sign.    

Please note: An arrest warrant is currently being sought for the suspect in this case. An update will be provided when the suspect is taken into custody.

Any person with information regarding this incident or any other drug trafficking incident is asked to contact Huron OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or (519) 482-1677. 

(PERTH EAST, ON) – Another snowmobile was reported stolen from a property in Perth County earlier this week, this time in Perth East.

On January 17, 2022, the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a break and enter that had occurred at a property on Line 34, in the Township of Perth East. The suspect(s) had broken into a shed on the property, causing damage to a door, and stole a yellow, silver and black 2016 Ski-Doo XRS 800, valued at approximately $9,500.

The Perth County OPP would like to remind citizens to keep all vehicles and buildings locked, and report any suspicious activity immediately. Consider installing security features, such as increased lighting, cameras, or alarms.

(NORTH PERTH, ON) – One person was taken to hospital following a single vehicle collision in Listowel.

On January 21, 2022, at approximately 8:00 a.m., the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), along with the Perth County Paramedic Services, and the North Perth Fire Department, responded to a single vehicle collision on Main Street West, in Listowel. A commercial motor vehicle struck the front of a building.

One person, the driver of the vehicle, was taken to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. There were no passengers or pedestrians involved in the collision.

Main Street West, between Wallace Avenue and Livingstone Avenue, is expected to be closed for a number of hours.

The cause of the collision is still under investigation. Information will be provided as it becomes available.

(SOUTH HURON, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has laid charges against four individuals following a break, enter and theft investigation at an Exeter business.

On January 4, 2022 Huron County OPP officers were notified of a break, enter and theft that took place at a storage facility in Exeter. Officers attended the scene and following some investigation officers were able to identify four suspects that were responsible for stealing numerous items from the units. 

On January 5, 2002 Huron County OPP arrested two of the suspects in Morris-Turnberry on a traffic stop. While searching the suspect’s vehicle, officers located and seized suspected fentanyl & methamphetamine, a prohibited knife and a prohibited weapon. Police also located and seized a stolen dirt bike that was contained inside a trailer being towed by the suspects. 

A third suspect was arrested by Huron County OPP in Clinton on January 11, 2022.

The fourth suspect remains wanted by Huron County OPP.

Sandy BAKER, 36 years of age from Wingham has been charged with: Break & Enter, Theft Under $5,000, Possession of a Schedule I Substance – Methamphetamine, Possession of a Schedule I Substance – Fentanyl, Unauthorized Possession of Weapons in a Vehicle (Flick Knife, Animal Spray, Arrow Shotgun & Butterfly Knife), Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose and Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000. The accused has since been released from custody with a court appearance scheduled for February 7, 2022 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.

Kelsey CHAPMAN, 21 years of age from Clinton has been charged with: Break & Enter, Theft Under $5,000, Possession of a Schedule I Substance – Fentanyl and Unauthorized Possession of Weapons in a Vehicle (Flick Knife & Animal Spray). The accused remains in custody with a court appearance scheduled for January 20, 2022 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.

Nollan WHITFIELD, 36 years of age from Wingham has been charged with:  Break & Enter, Theft Under $5,000, Fail to Comply with Probation Order and Breach of Recognizance. The accused has since been released from custody with a court appearance scheduled for February 28, 2022 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.

Huron County OPP has an arrest warrant for a fourth suspect involved in this incident. 

If you have any information about this incident please contact Huron OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or (519) 482-1677. 

(BLUEWATER, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a South Huron resident with Impaired Operation – Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) 80 Plus stemming from a crash that took place in November of 2021.

On November 11, 2021 at approximately 3:22 p.m. Huron County OPP officers and Huron County Paramedic Services responded to a single motor vehicle crash located on MacDonald Road near Parr Line. Upon arrival first responders located a pickup truck that was completely destroyed after it had collided with a line of trees and caught on fire. 

The driver of the pickup was transported from the scene to a local hospital where he was treated and later released with minor injuries. 

Subsequent investigation determined the driver had a BAC above 80. 

Chad INSLEY, 30 years of age from South Huron has been charged with Impaired Operation – Blood Alcohol Concentration 80 Plus. He now has a court appearance scheduled for March 7, 2022 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.

(TOWNSHIP OF CENTRE WELLINGTON, ON) – On November 17, 2021, members of the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (R.I.D.E.) check on Highway 6, in Centre Wellington. At approximately 9:00 p.m., the driver of a commercial motor vehicle entered the R.I.D.E. check.

As a result of the investigation, James REAMAN, 34-years-old of Bluevale, 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 was scheduled to appear in the Ontario court of justice – Guelph.