Category: Police Press Releases

(NORTH PERTH, ON) – Parents are being reminded to speak to children and youth about the risks of participating in social media challenges.

On December 4 2021, at approximately 8:00 p.m., the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report from a member of the public who was victim to one of the latest social media trends. The victim was at their home on Brock Street West, in Listowel, when someone kicked in the front door. The suspects then fled the scene on foot.

The three suspects were located in the area, and were identified as two 13-year-olds and a 14-year-old, all residents of North Perth. It is likely that the youths were participating in one of the most recent social media challenges, which encourages kids to kick in the door of a stranger’s house.

“What parents and youth need to realize is that Mischief is a criminal offence. But more than that, it causes unnecessary stress for members of our community.” – A/Inspector Wendy Burrow, Perth County OPP

In this case, the youths were referred to a Diversion program, an extrajudicial measure under the Youth Criminal Justice Act. These extrajudicial measures provide meaningful consequences, such as requiring the young person to repair the harm done to the victim. They also allow early intervention with young people and provide the opportunity for the broader community to play an important role in developing community-based responses to youth crime. 

(WALKERTON, ON) – On November 30, 2021 at 8:03 a.m., the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a theft report from a property in the 1100 block of Yonge Street south in Walkerton. Sometime between 10:00 p.m. on November 29, 2021 and 6:00 a.m. on November 30, 2021, the property was entered.

The list of stolen items includes a large collection of Dewalt tools: a work site radio, a multi-tool, fast charger, 10 batteries, impact drills, a hammer drill, skill saws and a framing nailer. The value of the stolen property is estimated to be $5,500.

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.

(PERTH COUNTY, ON) – A number of people have been charged with stunt racing in Perth County recently, including a 16-year-old driving more than double the limit in North Perth.

On November 20 2021, just after 10:00 a.m., a Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer stopped a vehicle travelling on Line 39, in the Township of Perth East, after it was found to be travelling in excess of 140km/h in an 80km/h limit zone, and failed to stop at a stop sign.

Samantha CASSIDY, 20, of Stratford, has been charged with:

–       Race motor vehicle – Perform Stunt

–       Disobey Sign – Fail to Stop at a Stop Sign

On December 3 2021, just before 11:00 a.m., a Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer stopped a vehicle travelling on Perth Line 43, in the Township of Perth East, after it was found to be travelling in excess of 135km/h in an 80km/h limit zone.

Andre FINDLAY, 40, of Kitchener, has been charged with:

–       Race motor vehicle – Excessive Speed

On December 4 2021, just after 9:00 a.m., a Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer stopped a vehicle travelling on Perth Line 43, in the Township of Perth East, after it was found to be travelling in excess of 132km/h in an 80km/h limit zone.

Adil Majeed ALI, 30, of Stratford, has been charged with:

–       Race motor vehicle – Excessive Speed

On December 5 2021, just before 2:00 a.m., a Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer stopped a vehicle travelling on Perth Road 164, south of Atwood, in the Municipality of North Perth, after it was found to be travelling in excess of 164km/h in an 80km/h limit zone, more than double the limit. There were five other teenage occupants of the car at the time.

A 16-year-old young driver of North Perth, has been charged with:

–       Race motor vehicle – Excessive Speed

On December 6 2021, just before 11:00 a.m., a Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer stopped a vehicle travelling on Perth Road 180, in the Municipality of West Perth, after it was found to be travelling in excess of 139km/h in an 80km/h limit zone.

Spencer RITCHIE, 43, of Saugeen First Nation, has been charged with:

–       Race motor vehicle – Excessive Speed

In each incident, a 30-day driving suspension and 14-day vehicle impoundment was initiated as per statute. The accused drivers are scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Stratford at a later date to answer to the charges. 

(KINCARDINE, ON) – On December 14, 2021 at 11:26 a.m., the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a collision involving a pedestrian at the intersection of Queen Street and Broadway Street in Kincardine. Officers responded to the scene with members of Bruce County Emergency Medical Services (EMS).

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

The driver, a 78-year-old resident of Huron Kinloss Township, was charged with Fail to Yield to Pedestrian.

(WARWICK TOWNSHIP, ON) – On December 10, 2021 at 4:45 a.m., members of the Lambton County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were notified of a motor vehicle in the front lawn of a residence on Nauvoo Road.

Members of Lambton County OPP attended the scene and, upon speaking with the driver, it became apparent the driver had consumed an alcoholic beverage and was displaying signs of impairment. The driver was arrested and transported to the Lambton OPP detachment where they provided two samples of breath above the legal limit.   

Meetkumar PATEL, 22-years-old of Goderich, has been charged with the following:

• Operation While Impaired and,
• Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 Plus).

The accused has been released and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on February 14, 2022.

If you see a driver you suspect may be impaired by alcohol or drugs, contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or *OPP (677) on your mobile phone. Your call could make our roads safer for all.