Category: Police Press Releases

(TOWNSHIP OF WELLINGTON NORTH, ON) – In November of 2020, Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) uniform and Crime Unit members commenced an investigation into a report of a series of historical sexual assaults and other sex-related offences which occurred in multiple jurisdictions between 2003 and 2020.

The Wellington County OPP has further charged Michael Bradley HURST, 43-years-old of Palmerston with 10 counts of Sexual Assault contrary to the Criminal Code.

The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice located in Guelph at a later date.

Investigators believe that there may be additional victims and any person with information regarding this ongoing investigation is asked to contact the Wellington County OPP at 1-888-310-1122. 

Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a tip on-line at www.csgw.tips. You may be eligible for a reward from Crime Stoppers of up to $2,000.

Victims of sexual assault are not alone. If you or someone you know is in need of support, there are local resources available to help, including Victim Services of Wellington County which can be reached at 519-824-1212. As well, a toll free call can be placed to the Assaulted Women’s Helpline www.awhl.org/home at 1-866-863-0511 or Male Survivors of Sexual Assault at 1-866-887-0015 where your information will remain anonymous and confidential.

If you are in immediate crisis, dial 9-1-1.

(COUNTY OF WELLINGTON, ON) – The Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) removed four impaired drivers from local roadways during the long weekend. All drivers were subject to the 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (A.D.L.S.) and 7-day Vehicle Impoundment as per statute.

Taylor Patrick MILNE, 39-years-old of Guelph has been charged with Impaired Operation – 80 Plus.

Karen COTTINGHAM, 50-years-old of Mount Forest has been charged with Impaired Operation – 80 Plus.

Christopher ST. DENIS, 22-years-old of Guelph has been charged with Impaired Operation – 80 Plus.

Matthew BELLAIRE, 28-years-old of Waterloo has been charged with Impaired Operation and Impaired Operation – 80 Plus.

All Accused persons will appear in the Ontario Court of Justice – Guelph at a later date.

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

(WEST PERTH, ON) – The Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged a driver after they were speeding more than 65km/h over the limit in the Municipality of West Perth.

On May 24, 2021, just after 12:00 a.m., police stopped a vehicle on the Perth Line 34, after it was found to be travelling in excess of 140km/h in an 80km/h limit zone.

As a result, a 17-year- old driver of Mitchell, has been charged with:

• Race motor vehicle – Excessive Speed
• Novice Driver- B.A.C above 0
• Driving Motor Vehicle with Unsealed Bottle of Liquor

A seven day driving suspension and seven day vehicle impoundment was initiated as per statute. The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Stratford at a later date to answer to the charges. 

(CENTRAL HURON, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged two individuals from London with numerous offences after they were caught this past weekend with stolen copper wire.

Just after 11:00 a.m. on Monday, May 24, 2021 Huron OPP officers received a call about two suspicious individuals that were parked near the former Bluewater Youth Corrections Centre located on Bluewater Highway. Officers arrived on scene shortly after and located one of the individuals sleeping inside the gated area. Upon speaking with the suspect the investigating officer observed several bags full of cut copper wire that was taken from the nearby facility.

The accused was placed under arrest and was taken into custody. Some additional investigation revealed there was an accomplice involved. Additional officers responded to the scene and the accomplice was later located and taken into custody. 

The estimated value of the recovered stolen copper wire is approximately $1,200.

Robert MacMILLAN, 38 years of age from London has been charged with the following criminal charges:

• Possession of Break-In Instruments
• Possession of Methamphetamine
• Fail to Comply with Release Order – Two Counts
• Theft Under $5,000
• Break and Enter – Commit Indictable Offence

He remains in custody with a court appearance scheduled for June 14, 2021 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.

Daniel OKOKO-KALONDA, 43 years of age from London has been charged with:

• Theft Under $5,000
• Break and Enter – Commit Indictable Offence
• Possession of Break-In Instruments

He was released from custody with a court appearance scheduled for July 19, 2021 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.

(CENTRAL HURON, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has laid a Racing charge against a resident of London following a traffic stop that took place this past Victoria Day weekend.

Just before 8:00 p.m. on May 22, 2021 a Huron OPP officer was patrolling on Huron Road near Pondsview Road when he observed a compact car travelling westbound at a high rate of speed. The officer used a RADAR device to measure the speed of the vehicle and it was determined the vehicle was travelling in excess of 130 km/h; well above the 80 km/h speed limit.

A traffic stop was conducted and the driver was subsequently charged.

Dustin MUNZER, 25 years of age from London has been charged with Race a Motor Vehicle – Excessive Speed. The driver now has a court date scheduled for July 6, 2021 at Provincial Offences Court in Goderich. 

The vehicle was impounded and the driver was served with an automatic seven day driver’s licence suspension.

(CENTRAL HURON, ON) – A London resident is facing a court date and an automatic 7-day driver’s licence suspension following a Racing charge laid this past weekend by Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP). 

On Sunday, May 23, 2021 at approximately 8:30 p.m. a Huron OPP officer was patrolling on Huron Road (Highway 8) when he observed a car speeding well above the posted 80 km/h zone limit. A RADAR device was utilized to measure the speed of the vehicle and it accurately measured the vehicle’s speed in excess of 130 km/h. 

A traffic stop was conducted and the driver was subsequently charged. 

Rachel BEDEK, 29 years of age from London has been charged with Race a Motor Vehicle – Excessive Speed. The driver now has a court date scheduled for July 6, 2021 at Provincial Offences Court in Goderich. 

The motor vehicle was impounded and the driver was served with an automatic seven day driver’s licence suspension. 

(MIDDLESEX, ON) – On May 26, 2021 at 9:47 a.m., members of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police, London-Middlesex EMS and North Middlesex Fire, responded to a single vehicle collision on Nairn Road, North Middlesex Township.

As a result, Cale DUENK, a 33-year-old from Exeter has been charged with:

•  Operation while impaired – drugs, section 320.14(1)(a) of the Criminal Code of Canada
•   Possession of a Schedule I Substance – Methamphetamine, section 4(1) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act

The accused has been released from police custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice on July 16, 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.  

(ASHFIELD-COLBORNE-WAWANOSH, ON) – Citizens helping police always goes a long way particularly when it comes to taking impaired drivers off the road. 

Last week Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers received some timely calls about a possible impaired driver that was parked at the Port Albert Beach. As a direct result of these calls police were able to locate and ultimately arrest the driver.

Just after 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 20, 2021 Huron OPP officers were called to the Port Albert Beach located at the end of Huron Street North to investigate a possible impaired driver. Upon arrival officers located a parked pickup truck with a driver inside. While speaking with the driver officers noticed open alcohol and cannabis in the vehicle. In addition, the driver was observed to be displaying several signs of impairment.

The driver was placed under arrest and was transported to the Huron OPP Detachment in Clinton for breath tests. Ultimately the driver refused to provide a sample of his breath to the qualified Intoxilizer Technician. 

Peter WITMER, 49 years of age from Paisley has been charged with the following offences:

·        Operation While Impaired

·        Failure or Refusal to Comply with a Breath Demand

·        Have Care or Control of a Vehicle with Cannabis Readily Available

·        Have Care or Control of a Vehicle with Liquor Readily Available

·        Fail to Comply with an Order under the Reopening of Ontario Act

The accused was later released from custody with a court appearance scheduled for June 28, 2021 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich. 

(WEST PERTH, ON) – On Monday May 24, 2021 just after 3:30 p.m., Perth County OPP responded to a single vehicle collision on Perth Line 20 in the Municipality of West Perth. Two occupants were transported to a local hospital with minor injuries, and two other occupants were not injured.

Eyoal OKBAMARIAM AFEWORKI, 20, of Kitchener was charged with:

• Careless Driving

Additionally, a 20-year-old passenger from Waterloo was charged with:

• Passenger – Fail to Properly Wear Seatbelt

Both were issued Provincial Offence Notices for the offences.

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. 

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(WALKERTON, ON) – On May 24, 2021 at 8:07 p.m., a member of the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) stopped a vehicle along McNab Street in Walkerton. The officer found that the driver had been drinking alcohol.

David PERDUE, 54-years-old, of Brockton was charged with Operate over 80 milligrams, Drive while Prohibited and Fail to Comply with Release Conditions. The accused is scheduled to appear in court on July 29, 2021 to answer to the charges.

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.

(WEST PERTH, ON) – On May 24, 2021, just after 9:00 a.m., a Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer conducting general patrols in the area of Perth Line 20, in the Municipality of West Perth observed a vehicle travelling in excess of 50 km/h over the posted speed limit. During the traffic stop, the driver displayed signs of impairment, and was arrested.  

Ekmjyot SOHAL, 24, of Brantford has been charged with:

• Operation While Impaired – Alcohol and Drugs
• Operation While Impaired – Blood and Alcohol Concentration (80 plus)
• Drive Vehicle or Boat with Cannabis Readily Available
• Race a Motor Vehicle – Excessive Speed

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.

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.

Anyone with information regarding these 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. 

(TOWN OF ERIN, ON) – On May 22, 2021, at approximately 6:30 p.m., a member of the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) stopped a passenger vehicle for a traffic offence on Trafalgar Road north of Wellington Road 124 in Erin.

As a result, Taylor Patrick MILNE, 39-years-old of Guelph has been charged with Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration 80 and Fail to Comply with Probation Order. 

A 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (A.D.L.S.) and 7-day Vehicle Impoundment was initiated as per statute. The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice – Guelph on June 11, 2021.

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.

(TOWNSHIP OF PUSLINCH, ON) – On May 22, 2021, at approximately 2:50 a.m., Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded along with Puslinch Fire and Guelph-Wellington Paramedic Services to a single vehicle rollover collision on Wellington Road 35 near Concession 4 in Puslinch Township.

Investigation revealed that the southbound sedan left the roadway and rolled over several times.

The driver and lone occupant, Gursonia Kaur KUNDI, 22-years-old of Elora was pronounced deceased at the scene.