Category: Police Press Releases

(NORTH PERTH, ON) – Police are investigating after a number of locations around a Listowel park were vandalized last week.

At approximately 10:00 a.m. on November 18 2021, the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of graffiti spray painted around the Listowel Memorial Park, and nearby buildings, in the Municipality of North Perth.

At least four different spots were spray painted with purple and black paint, mostly derogatory and insulting words and comments.

The Perth County OPP would like to speak with anyone who may have witnessed these incidents, or who has any information.

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.

(MIDDLESEX CENTRE, ON) – On November 24, 2021 at 1:18 a.m., Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), were performing a RIDE Program on Richmond Street, Middlesex Centre.

As a result, Stephen TROYER, a 30-year-old of Hensall, has been charged with:

• Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus), section 320.14(1)(b) of the Criminal Code of Canada

·      Drive motor vehicle with speed measuring warning device, section 79(2) of the Highway Traffic Act

·      Driving motor vehicle with open container of liquor, section 32(1) of the Liquor Licence Act

The accused has been released from police custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice on December 23, 2021 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.   

(WEST PERTH, ON) – On November 17, 2021, just before 7:00 p.m., Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a motor vehicle driving erratically on Line 34 heading towards the Municipality of West Perth. Police located the vehicle and a traffic stop was initiated. After speaking with police, the motor vehicle driver was arrested for impaired driving.

Matthew ANDERSON, a 38-year-old resident of Mitchell, has been charged with:

• Operation While Impaired – Alcohol and Drugs
• Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 plus)

The accused in this matter 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. A 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (A.D.L.S.) and 7-day Vehicle Impoundment was initiated as per statute to the accused.

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 it immediately.

(PERTH EAST, ON) – On November 11, 2021 just after 10:00 p.m., the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to report of a dispute at an address in the Township of Perth East.

Police attended the area of Byron Street in Shakespeare where an investigation revealed that an incident of mischief had occurred. 

Michael RIDDELL, a 27-year-old resident of New Hamburg, was arrested and charged with:

• Mischief – Interfere with Lawful Use, Enjoyment, or operation of Property – Under $5000

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to attend the Ontario Court of Justice in Stratford at a later date.

(WEST PERTH, ON) – On November 11, 2021, just after 9:00 p.m., the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a motor vehicle collision in the area of Ontario Street in Municipality of West Perth. It was determined that one vehicle driver had crashed into a vehicle that was parked. After speaking with police, the driver was arrested for impaired driving.

As a result, Kelly RUBY-FISCHER, 29, of Stratford, has been charged with:

• Operation While Impaired – Alcohol and Drugs
• Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 plus)

The accused in this matter 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. A 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (A.D.L.S.) and 7-day Vehicle Impoundment was initiated as per statute to the accused.

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 it immediately.

(PERTH EAST, ON) – On November 7, 2021 just before 4:00 a.m., Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), responded to a single vehicle motor vehicle collision on Perth Road 164 near Line 78 in the Municipality of North Perth.

Jacob WALKER, a 19-year-old resident of Mitchell, was charged with:

• Careless Driving

There were no injuries reported as a result of the collision.

(ELDERSLIE TWP, ON) – On November 18, 2021 at 9:41 a.m., an on duty South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer on general patrol along Bruce County Road 3 was involved in a two vehicle collision, when an eastbound passenger vehicle entered the intersection at Bruce County Road 40 and struck the northbound police cruiser. 

Grey-Bruce OPP officer, South Bruce OPP officers, members of the Chesley and Area Fire Department and Bruce County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) responded to the scene. 

Both the officer, and the other driver, were assessed at a local hospital and released.

The driver of the passenger vehicle, a 36-year-old resident of Markham, was charged with Careless Driving.

Bruce County Road 3 and Bruce County Road 40 were closed at the incident location for the protection of emergency responders. The roadways have since re-opened to traffic.

(ASHFIELD-COLBORNE-WAWANOSH, ON) – A resident of Ripley remains in custody on a pile of property related charges following some events that took place around Dungannon last week.

Just before 7:00 a.m. on November 11, 2021 Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a call about a person on an ATV that was driving around the Dungannon area in a suspicious manner. Officers responded to the area however the suspect was not immediately located. However, a little while later officers received another call about a suspect that broke into a shed on Dungannon Road that attempted to steal an ATV. The property owners were able to detain the suspect until police arrived. Once officers arrived on scene they located and arrested the suspect. A search incident to arrest resulted in police finding the suspect in possession of suspected methamphetamine, a stolen ATV from Perth County and numerous other stolen items. 

Further investigation revealed the accused had broken into a total of three premises located on Dungannon Road. Upon checking on his identity police also learned he was wanted by South Bruce OPP. 

Dylan DUNDAS, 31 years of age from Ripley has been charged with the following offences:

·        Operation While Prohibited

·        Break & Enter – 3 counts

·        Theft Under $5,000 – 3 counts

·        Theft Over $5,000

·        Mischief – 2 counts

·        Possession of Stolen Property Under $5,000 – 2 counts

·        Possession of a Stolen Motor Vehicle

·        Possession of Schedule I Substance – Methamphetamine

·        Fail to Comply with Probation Order

 The accused remains in custody with a court appearance scheduled for November 19, 2021 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.

(MORRIS-TURNBERRY, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a novice class driver with Stunt Driving after he was caught racing through Belgrave earlier this week.

On Tuesday, November 16, 2021 at approximately 10:49 p.m. a Huron OPP officer was conducting speed enforcement in Belgrave when he observed a sport utility vehicle travelling southbound on London Road at a high rate of speed. A RADAR device was utilized and the speed of the vehicle was measured at a rate of speed more than double the 50 km/h speed limit. 

Hayden DIEBOLD, 20 years of age from North Huron has been charged with Drive Motor Vehicle Perform a Stunt – Speeding by 50 or more km/h. The defendant will now have to attend Provincial Offences Act Court in Goderich on January 4, 2022 to answer to the charge. 

(ASHFIELD-COLBORNE-WAWANOSH, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged as Kitchener resident with Stunt Driving following a traffic stop conducted this past weekend.

On Saturday, November 13, 2021 at approximately 2:36 p.m. a Huron OPP officer was patrolling westbound on Nile Road near Sharpe’s Creek Line when an eastbound hatchback was observed speeding at a high rate of speed. The officer utilized a RADAR device and measured the speed of the vehicle at a rate of speed in excess of 50 km/h over the 80 km/h zone. 

A traffic stop was initiated and the driver was charged. Paul GEORGIOU, 89 years of age, from Kitchener has been charged with Drive Motor Vehicle Perform a Stunt – Speeding by 50 or more km/h. The defendant will have to attend Provincial Offence Act Court in Goderich on January 4, 2022 to answer to the charge. 

(GODERICH, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) credits an anonymous tipster for their latest arrest for Impaired Operation. 

Shortly before 10:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 16, 2021 Huron County OPP received a call about a possible impaired driver in the Town of Goderich. OPP officers began patrolling for the suspect vehicle and approximately 20 minutes later officers located the suspect vehicle on Victoria Street South. Upon speaking with the driver the investigating officer had reason to believe the driver had consumed some alcohol thus a roadside screening test was administered. The driver completed the test and registered a Fail. 

The driver was placed under arrest and was transported to the Huron OPP Detachment for further testing. Two samples of breath were provided to the Intoxilizer Technician and both samples were at/or above the legal limit. 

Martha NOBLE, 62 years of age from Goderich has been charged with Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) – 80 Plus. The accused has since been released from custody with a court appearance scheduled for December 20, 2021 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich. 

(GODERICH, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Central Huron resident with Impaired Operation & Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) 80 Plus following a tip that was received about a possible impaired driver in Goderich. 

Shortly before 10:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 11, 2021 Huron OPP officers responded to Kingston Street in Goderich to patrol for a suspected impaired driver. Officers responded to the area and shortly thereafter patrol officers located the suspect vehicle at a restaurant drive-thru in Goderich.  

Upon speaking with the driver officers 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 Clinton OPP Detachment for breath tests. Two samples of breath were provided to the qualified Intoxilizer Technician and both samples were found to be above the legal limit. 

Marc EISLER, 50 years of age, from Central Huron been charged with Impaired Operation and Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration 80 Plus. 

The accused has since been released from custody with a court appearance scheduled for December 20, 2021 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.