Category: Police Press Releases

(NORTH PERTH, ON) – On the evening of July 9, 2021, the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a break, enter and theft to a residence that had just occurred on Barnett Street, in the Municipality of North Perth. Unknown suspect(s) entered the garage and stole an air compressor.

The investigation is currently on-going at this time, and residents in the area are encouraged to check for surveillance footage between 6:00 pm and 10:00 pm on July 9.

The public is asked to report suspicious activity immediately. 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.

(NORTH PERTH, ON) – On June 30, 2021 just after 10:30 p.m., the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of an individual displaying a firearm and making threats in Listowel. An investigation was initiated by the Perth County Crime Unit.

Garrett ANJEMA, a 42-year-old resident of Listowel was arrested and charged with:

–       Pointing a Firearm

–       Possession of a Firearm for Dangerous Purpose

–       Possession of Firearm or Ammunition Contrary to Prohibition Order

–       Uttering Threats- Cause Death or Bodily Harm

The accused was held in custody for a bail hearing.

This was an isolated incident and no injuries resulted.

(Municipality of Bayham, ON) – Elgin County OPP along with the OPP’s Forensic Identification Unit and the Office of the Fire Marshall is currently investigating a fire incident at an exterior fire pit of a residence, two adults and three children were injured with serious or life threatening injuries. The incident occurred on the 12th of July, 2021 at approximately 6:50pm at a Vienna Line, Municipality of Bayham residence.

Police, Bayham Fire and EMS all responded to the scene where EMS transported a 33 year old male and a 28 year old female to hospital with serious injuries. A seven year old female, a four year old male and a one year old female were also transported to hospital with life threatening injuries. All five people were related and residents of that address.

Police along with Office of the Fire Marshall remain on scene continuing to investigate.

Anyone with information, who hasn’t already spoken to police regarding this incident, is asked to contact the Ontario Provincial Police at 1-888-310-1122.

Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222- 8477 (TIPS), where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

(WEST PERTH, ON) – The Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged two individuals with a criminal offence after they were observed in a previously reported stolen vehicle.

On May 27, 2021, police were alerted to a motor vehicle, which had previously been reported stolen, at a business in Mitchell. Images were captured of the individuals with the vehicle and they have since been identified, arrested and charged.

Kiya DIETRICH, a 20-year-old of Stratford, has been charged with:

–       Possession Property Obtained by Crime Under $5000

Skyler MCGRAW, a 19-year-old of Stratford, has been charged with:

–       Possession Property Obtained by Crime Under $5000

The accused were both released from custody and are scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Stratford at a later date to answer to the charges.

The public is asked to report suspicious activity immediately. 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.

(CARRICK TOWNSHIP, ON) – South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) continues to investigate a fail to remain single motor crash that took place yesterday morning near Mildmay. 

At approximately 8:25 a.m. South Bruce OPP members responded to the crash scene located on Highway 9 between Side Road 35 & Side Road 40. Upon arrival officers observed a heavily damaged black pickup truck that had collided with a hydro pole in the south ditch.

A witness reported a male occupant from the vehicle was observed running from the scene heading southbound along Highway 9. 

West Region OPP Emergency Response Team (ERT) and Canine attended the scene to assist with the search for the suspect however he was not located. 

The suspect is described as a being a white male, around 30 years of age, with a slim build and wearing a black jacket. 

Police closed a section of Highway 9 between Mildmay and Grey County Road 10 for the investigation however it has since re-opened.  

If you have any information about this incident please contact South Bruce OPP at 1-888-310-1122.  

(WEST PERTH, ON) – Two people were arrested after a break and enter to an address on Coulton Drive in Mitchell.

The Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) was contacted on July 1, 2021, shortly after 2:30 p.m., after there was activity observed in a recently vacated residence. Police attended the residence and two people were arrested.

 Brandon KOSS, 34, of Stratford, has been charged with:

–       Unlawfully in a Dwelling House

–       Failure to Comply with Release Order

The accused was held for a bail hearing.

Garrett KOSS, 30, of no fixed address, has been charged with:

–        Unlawfully in a Dwelling House

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 charge.

The Perth County OPP would like to remind the public to report any suspicious activity to police immediately, and consider installing security features, such as increased lighting, cameras, or alarms. Citizens are asked to ensure vehicles, sheds, garages and doors are locked to assist in the prevention of some crimes.

(PERTH EAST, ON) – One person is facing charges in the Township of Perth East following an incident in the evening of July 7, 2021.

Just after 7:00 p.m., the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a threats incident. An investigation was completed and as a result one person was charged. There were no injuries from this incident.

Nicole BAKER, a 36-year-old resident of Perth East was arrested and charged with:

–       Uttering Threats – Cause Death or Bodily Harm

–       Assault with a Weapon

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 charge.

(GODERICH, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers are investigating the recent theft of a trailer stolen from a parking lot in Goderich.

Investigators have since determined the trailer was taken from a parking lot located on Maitland Road South in Goderich sometime between 5:00 p.m. on July 5, 2021 and 9:00 a.m. on July 6, 2021.

The stolen trailer is described as a silver, 2008 model STRT 20 foot tilt & load style car trailer. The estimated value of the stolen trailer is approximately $12,000.

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

(HURON EAST, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers are investigating the theft of a Ford F-150 pickup truck that was taken yesterday from a property located on Beechwood Line near St. Columban. The suspect then used the same pickup truck later in the day and stole some gasoline from a gas station near London.   

The investigation has determined the thief stole the pickup sometime between 9:00 p.m. on July 6, 2021 and 8:00 a.m. on July 7, 2021. The pickup truck was taken from the owner’s garage. The key to the ignition had been left in the vehicle. 

The pickup truck is described as a white, 2020 Ford F-150 XTR crew cab with a short box.

Later that afternoon officers learned a suspect filled up the stolen vehicle on Hamilton Road in Thames Centre and fled the gas station after failing to pay for $93 in gasoline. 

A picture of the suspect and stolen vehicle is attached below.

(SOUTH HURON, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers including members from the Huron OPP Community Street Crimes Unit (CSCU) continue to investigate a recent break, enter and theft that took place near Exeter.

On June 26, 2021 at approximately 2:39 a.m. officers responded to a break and enter in progress at a business located on Kirkton Road south of Exeter. Officers arrived shortly thereafter however the suspect had fled the scene.

A search of the premises revealed the suspect entered the premises through a rear door. Once inside numerous items were stolen. The estimated value of the stolen goods taken is about $6,000.

Some of the stolen items include:

·        Stihl gas chainsaws

·        Stihl brand backpack style leaf blower

·        Stihl brush trimmer

·        Two iPads

·        A pellet gun

·        A cash register containing some cash

The suspect is described as being a male, thin build, wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, blue gloves, a black baseball cap, blue jeans and Nike running shoes.

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