Category: Police Press Releases

(NORTH PERTH, ON) – On Friday May 07, 2021 just after 9:30pm, the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) attended a local business on Wallace Avenue North in the Municipality of North Perth in response to a theft that had just occurred. A person loaded a large amount of merchandise into a bag before fleeing, without attempting to pay. The person was observed leaving the business in a pick-up truck.

The person of interest is described as wearing a baseball hall, black mask, blue jeans, grey or light coloured denim jacket, and a cross necklace. They were also carrying a green bag.

The vehicle was a small, green, older-model pick-up truck.

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.

(GRAND BEND, ON) – On May 21, 2021 at 9:10 p.m., members of the Lambton County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting a RIDE program on Main Street in Grand Bend when they arrested a vehicle occupant for possession of controlled substances.

A large quantity of various controlled substances were located during a search.    

Dorian SOARES, 23-years-old of London has been charged with:

• Possession of a Schedule 1 substance for the purpose of Trafficking (6 counts).
• Possession of a Schedule 3 substance for the purpose of Trafficking (3 counts).
• Possession of a Schedule 4 substance for the purpose of Trafficking (1 count).

The accused has been released and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice-Sarnia on July 7, 2021.

(BRANT COUNTY, ON) – On Monday, May 24, 2021 at 10:11 p.m., an officer with the Brant County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) initiated a traffic stop on Highway 403 in the County of Brant.

The driver was arrested and transported to the Brant County OPP detachment for testing.

Police have charged Lucasz TOMCZYK, 37 years-of-age from Brant County with:

·      Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)

The accused has been released from police custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice located in Brantford, Ontario at a later date.

If you see a suspected impaired driver, you should contact the Ontario Provincial Police or your nearest police authority immediately by calling 9-1-1.

(London, ON) – TRAFFIC STOP FOR STUNT RESULTS IN IMPAIRED CHARGE

On May 22, 2021 at 1:00 a.m., members of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police observed a suspicious vehicle in the Carpark at Veteran’s Memorial and Bradley Avenue, City of London.

As a result, Divyansh OJHA, a 23-year-old of London, has been charged with:

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

The accused has been released from police custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice on July 14, 2021 to speak to the charges.

(Lucan-Biddulph, ON) – TRAFFIC STOP RESULTS IN IMPAIRED CHARGE

On May 22, 2021 at 7:07 p.m., while on general patrol, Middlesex OPP performed a traffic stop on Beech Street in Lucan.

George PAUL, a 45-year-old from Lucan has been charged with:

• Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus), section 320.14(1)(b) of the Criminal Code of Canada.
•  Driving while under suspension, section 53(1) of the Highway Traffic Act
•  Having care and control of a motor vehicle with unsealed container of liquor, section 32(1) of the Liquor Licence Act

The accused has been released and is scheduled to appear in a London court room on June 16, 2021.

(Middlesex Centre, ON) – TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT INITIATIVE RESULTS IN STUNT CHARGES

On May 23, 2021, at approximately 10:00 p.m., Middlesex OPP were performing speed enforcement on Richmond Street, Middlesex Centre, as part of the Canada Road Safety Week initiative.

At 11:21 p.m., a 28-year-old from Mount Forest was charged with:

• Race a motor vehicle – Excessive Speed, section 172(1) of the Highway Traffic Act.
• Drive motor vehicle – improper licence, section 32(1) of the Highway Traffic Act

At 10:07 p.m., a 24-year-old from Aurora was charged with:

• Race a motor vehicle – Excessive Speed, section 172(1) of the Highway Traffic Act.

The drivers vehicles were impounded at the roadside and the driver’s licences have been suspended for a period of 7 days.

The drivers are scheduled to appear in an Ontario Provincial Traffic Court 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.

(SOUTH BRUCE PENINSULA, ON) – On Nat 20^th, 2021 at 8:53 p.m. Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a single motor that was stuck on some rocks in the sand on Sauble Beach, in the Town of South Bruce Peninsula.  

OPP officers arrested the vehicle driver for impaired driving. A breath test recorded readings over twice the legal limit of 80 milligrams (mgs) of alcohol in 100 millilitres of blood. 

As a result of this investigation, Grey Bruce OPP have charged Morgan MURRAY, 19 years-of-age, from South Bruce Peninsula with the following offences:

• Operation of a motor vehicle while impaired by alcohol, section 320.14(1)(a) Criminal Code of Canada (CCC)
• Operation while impaired with blood alcohol concentration 80 mgs or more, section 320.14(1)(b) CCC
• Obstruct Peace Officer, section 129(a) CCC
• Novice driver, blood alcohol concentration (B.A.C.) above zero, section 44.1(3) Highway Traffic Act

The accused’s driver’s licence is suspended for 90 days and the vehicle they were operating was towed and will be impounded for seven days.

The accused must attend the Ontario Court of Justice in Owen Sound on June 24, 2021.

(OWEN SOUND, ON) – On May 23, 2021, Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and Owen Sound Police Service, under the direction of the OPP Criminal Investigation Branch (CIB), arrested a third individual in connection with a homicide investigation in Owen Sound.

• 27-year-old Megan Hopkins of Owen Sound – First Degree Murder S. 235(1) Criminal Code of Canada

She is being held pending a bail hearing at the Ontario Court of Justice.

On May 22, 2021, Investigators arrested and charged two individuals with First Degree Murder.

The investigation began on May 16, 2021, shortly after 9:30 p.m., after Owen Sound Police Service (OSPS) responded to a report of an altercation in the 900-block of 6^th Street East, in the City of Owen Sound. A 22-year old Holland Centre man was transported to hospital, where he was later pronounced deceased.

The investigation remains ongoing.

(OWEN SOUND, ON) – On May 22, 2021, Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and Owen Sound Police Service, under the direction of the OPP Criminal Investigation Branch (CIB), arrested two individuals in connection with a homicide investigation in Owen Sound.

The following people are charged:

• 21-year-old Robert JACKSON of Owen Sound – First Degree Murder S. 235(1) Criminal Code of Canada.
• 39-year-old Christie CURRIE of Chatsworth Township – First Degree Murder S. 235(1) Criminal Code of Canada.

 Both are being held pending a bail hearing at the Ontario Court of Justice.

The investigation began on May 16, 2021, shortly after 9:30 p.m., after Owen Sound Police Service (OSPS) responded to a report of an altercation in the 900-block of 6^th Street East, in the City of Owen Sound.  A 22-year old Holland Centre man was transported to hospital, where he was later pronounced deceased.

The investigation remains ongoing.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to call the OSPS at 519-376-1234, or report online at www.owensoundpolice.com. 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.crimestop-gb.org where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000. 

(TOWNSHIP OF CENTRE WELLINGTON, ON) – On May 19, 2021, members of the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Community Street Crime Unit and the Emergency Response Team (ERT) executed a Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) search warrant at a residence located in Elora, Ontario.

Upon entering the residence, officers seized a quantity of drugs, drug paraphernalia, and stolen property.

As a result of the investigation, Mitchell Johnathon HORNE, 29-years-old of Elora has been charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance-Cocaine and Possession of Property Obtained by Crime. The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice – Guelph on June 22, 2021 to answer to the charges.

(MORRIS-TURNBERRY, ON) – A Wingham resident is facing a court date following a Racing charge laid yesterday by Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP). 

On Wednesday, May 19, 2021 at approximately12:13 p.m. a Huron OPP officer was patrolling on Clyde Line when he observed a sport utility vehicle 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. 

Mackenzie MONTGOMERY, 23 years of age from Wingham has been charged with Race a Motor Vehicle – Excessive Speed. The driver now has a court date scheduled for June 15, 2021 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich to answer to the charge. 

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

(NORTH PERTH, ON) – One person from Wellington County is facing a criminal charge after a traffic stop in the Municipality of North Perth on May 19, 2021 just after 2:00 a.m.

The Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting general patrols on Road 164, north of Listowel, when an officer observed a motor vehicle contravening the Highway Traffic Act. As a result, a traffic stop was conducted by the officer.

Shaunnice WHITE, a 23-year-old resident of Mount Forest was arrested and charged with:

• Possession of a Schedule I Substance- Methamphetamine
• Fail to Stop at Stop Sign

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 charges.