Category: Police Press Releases

(NORTH PERTH, ON) – On April 17, 2021, shortly after 12:00 p.m., members from the Perth County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a call for an unlawful public gathering on Wallace Avenue North, in the Municipality of North Perth.  

Further investigation revealed that there were people in contravention of the recently implemented “Stay at Home Order”, under the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act (EMCPA).  

As a result, a 42-year-old resident of North Perth has been charged with:  

• Individual – fail to comply with a continued section 7.0.2 order, contrary to section 10(1) of the Reopening Ontario Act (ROA).

The OPP is requesting that members of the public voluntarily comply with the government-mandated shutdown and the Stay At Home Order. 

The OPP continues to provide public safety services to the communities we serve and supports the efforts of federal, provincial and local health authorities during the current situation involving COVID-19. We appreciate the public’s ongoing support of these measures. 

(PALMERSTON, ON) – On May 12, 2021, members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Child Sexual Exploitation Unit, OPP Digital Forensics and Wellington OPP detachment executed a search warrant at a residence in Palmerston, Ontario following information received from law enforcement counterparts in the United States.  

  As a result of this investigation, 24-year old Samuel Paul TREMBLAY was arrested and charged with 12 criminal charges related to child exploitation, specifically:

• Luring a Child – three counts 
• Distribution of Child Pornography – two counts
• Possession of Child Pornography
• Making Child Pornography
• Criminal Harassment
• Extortion
• Sending Sexually Explicit Material to a Child
• Indecent Exposure to a child under 16 years of age – two counts

  Police seized digital devices for further examination.

  The accused was held for a bail hearing in the Ontario Court of Justice in Guelph.  

(TOWNSHIP OF GUELPH-ERAMOSA, ON) – The Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has identified human remains located north of Guelph in Guelph-Eramosa Township.

Analysis by the Ontario Forensic Pathology Services (OFPS) has determined that remains located in a wooded area, just off Wellington Road 30 on April 21, 2021, are that of Kathleen Ann KRAEHLING, 57-years-old of Cambridge. She was reported as missing to the Waterloo Regional Police Service (WRPS) on July 15, 2011.

The ongoing investigation is being conducted by the Wellington County OPP Crime Unit and Forensic Identification Services (FIS), under the direction of the OPP Criminal Investigation Branch (CIB) and assisted by the Office of the Chief Coroner (OCCO) and OFPS.

Investigators believe this to be an isolated incident and there is no threat to public safety.

Police are appealing to anyone that may have any information regarding this investigation to call the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or leave an anonymous online message at www.csgw.tips. You may be eligible for a reward from Crime Stoppers of up to $2000.

(PERTH EAST, ON) – The Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged two stunt drivers in the early morning hours last month.

On April 27, 2021, just after 12:00 a.m., police stopped a vehicle east of Stratford in the Township of Perth East, after it was found to be travelling in excess of 145 km/h in an 80 km/h limit zone.

As a result, Jacob MARTIN, 18, of Stratford, has been charged with:

• Race motor vehicle – Excessive Speed

On April 27, 2021 just before 05:00 a.m., police stopped a vehicle traveling in excess of 139 km/h in an 80 km/h limit zone on Perth Line 43, in the Township of Perth East. 

As a result, Jason BERNARD, 22, of Huron East, has been charged with:

• Race motor vehicle – Excessive Speed

A seven day driving suspension and seven day vehicle impoundment were initiated as per statute for both drivers. The accused parties in these matters are scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Stratford at a later date to answer to the charges. 

(Southwest Middlesex, ON) – On Wednesday, May 12, 2021 at approximately 6:45 p.m. members of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Southwest Middlesex Fire and Middlesex-London EMS responded to reports of a serious two vehicle collision, at the intersection of Longwoods Road and Hagerty Road., in Wardsville, ON., Southwest Middlesex.

Police are currently in the preliminary stages of the investigation but have confirmed one person has died as a result of injuries sustained in the collision.

The deceased has been identified as Frances LABADIE – age 78- of Dutton-Dunwich Township.

The OPP Technical Collision Investigation (TCI) team was deployed to the area to assist with the investigation.

(TOWN OF MINTO, ON) – On May 10, 2021, at approximately 5:00 p.m., members of the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received multiple traffic complaints involving a passenger vehicle that was driving around the community of Clifford. 

Police responded to the area located the vehicle on Mill Street East. While speaking with the driver, officers formed the opinion that the driver was impaired by the consumption of alcohol. The driver was arrested and transported to a local OPP operations centre for further testing.

Stephen Russel GIRODAT, 29-years-old of Brantford has been charged with Impaired Operation- Drug or Alcohol and Impaired Operation – 80 Plus (mgs of alcohol in 100mL of blood).

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 May 18, 2021 to answer to the charges.

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 WELLINGTON NORTH, ON) – On May 7, 2021, at approximately 10:00 p.m., Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of an intoxicated person on Queen Street West in the Town of Mount Forest.

OPP attended and located the suspect on the street. An officer attempted to arrest the suspect for public intoxication. The person resisted arrest, assaulted police, and then tried to disarm an officer. A second officer was also assaulted when they arrived to assist.

Two OPP officers suffered minor injuries during the incident.

Justin HUNTER-BECHARD, 35-years-old of Mount Forest has been charged with two counts of Assault a Peace Officer, Disarming a Peace Officer and Assault with Intent to Resist Arrest. The Accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice – Guelph on June 8, 2021.

(SOUTH HURON, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) continue to investigate a recent theft of a pickup truck that took place east of Exeter. 

On Monday, May 10, 2021 at approximately 11:50 p.m. two suspects arrived at a residence located on Sunshine Line. One of the suspects proceeded to enter into an unlocked pickup truck and in no time at all the thief located the keys to the vehicle and proceeded to drive off heading northbound on Sunshine Line.

Approximately 4 hours later the stolen vehicle was observed in Mitchell. Officers attempted to stop the stolen vehicle however the driver failed to stop and took off from police. Then last night around 6:44 p.m. the driver and a passenger stopped at a gas station in Arkona whereupon they filled up the pickup with gas and took off without paying.

The stolen vehicle is described as a green, 2015 GMC Sierra 1500, four-wheel drive pickup truck with a tonneau cover. 

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

(HURON EAST, ON) – A Stratford resident is facing a court date following a Racing charge laid by the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP). 

On Monday, May 10, 2021 at approximately 6:37 p.m. a member with the OPP West Region Highway Safety Division was patrolling on North Line east of Walton when the officer observed a sport utility vehicle travelling at a high rate of speed above the posted 90 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 140 km/h. 

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

Jose REBELO, 64 years of age from Stratford has been charged with Stunt Driving – Excessive Speed. He now has a court date scheduled for July 6, 2021 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich to answer to the charge. 

His motor vehicle was impounded and his driver’s licence was automatically suspended for seven days. 

(MORRIS-TURNBERRY, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged both a driver and a passenger following a traffic stop conducted last week north of Blyth.

On May 6, 2021 at approximately 2:43 p.m. a Huron OPP officer was patrolling northbound on London Road when the officer came across a southbound sedan that was pulling an utility trailer. The investigating officer recognized both the driver and passenger as two individuals wanted on outstanding warrants.  Consequently the officer followed the vehicle a short distance to a private drive where the vehicle came to a stop. 

The driver was immediately placed under arrest and shortly after the passenger was also taken into custody. A subsequent search of the vehicle resulted in police seizing a quantity of suspected methamphetamine. 

Michael CHAPMAN, 51 years of age from Central Huron has been charged with the following new criminal charges: 

• Possession of a Schedule I Substance – Methamphetamine
• Operation While Prohibited
• Fail to Comply with Probation Order
• Fail to Comply with Release Order

The accused remains in custody with a court appearance scheduled for May 11, 2021 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.

Katherine UPSHALL, 46 years of age from Central Huron is facing the following new charges:

• Possession of a Schedule I Substance – Methamphetamine
• Mischief Under $5,000

The accused was remanded into custody with a court appearance scheduled for May 11, 2021. 

(WEST PERTH, ON) – On April 23, 2021, just before 8:00 p.m., the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting an investigation into a possible impaired driver in the Municipality of West Perth. Police located the suspect and an Approved Screening Device (ASD) was utilized. The driver was arrested and transported to a local OPP detachment where further tests were administered.

As a result, Michael PHIPPS, 44, of the Municipality of West Perth has been charged with:

•  Operation While Impaired- Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 plus)

A 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (A.D.L.S.) and 7-day Vehicle Impoundment was initiated as per statute. 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.

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.

(NORTH PERTH, ON) – The Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged a Wellington County driver after they were speeding more than 80km/h over the limit in North Perth.

On April 26 2020, just after 12:00 a.m., police stopped a vehicle on the Perth Line 86, in the Municipality of North Perth, after it was found to be travelling in excess of 160km/h in an 80km/h limit zone.

As a result, Nathan REDMILE, 21, of Puslinch Township, has been charged with:

• Race motor vehicle – Excessive Speed

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.

(PERTH COUNTY, ON) – Impaired drivers continue to be a risk on the roads of Perth County, as three more were charged over the course of one night last weekend.

On May 7, 2021, just before 09:00 p.m., a member of the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop of a motor vehicle in the Township of Perth East. The driver displayed signs of impairment, and was subsequently arrested and transported to a local OPP detachment for further testing.

As a result, Jason WAGATHA, 46, of the Township of Perth East, has been charged with:

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

On May 7, 2021, just before 10:00 p.m., a motor vehicle entered a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (R.I.D.E.) program conducted by Perth County OPP on Perth Line 20, in the Municipality of West Perth. An Approved Screening Device (ASD) was utilized. The driver was arrested and transported to a local OPP detachment where further tests were administered.

As a result, Nicole PHILLIPS, 32, of Petrolia, has been charged with:

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

On May 8, 2021, just before 01:00 a.m., Perth County OPP were in Milverton, in the Township of Perth East, conducting an investigation when they observed a person they were currently seeking operating a motor vehicle. During the investigation, an Approved Screening Device (ASD) was utilized. The driver was arrested and transported to a local OPP detachment where further tests were administered.

As a result, Jacobo HIEBERT-DYCK, 22, of the Township of Perth East, has been charged with:

• Failure to Comply with Release Order
• Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 plus)
• Driving while Under Suspension
• Use Plate Not Authorized for Vehicle

In each incident, a 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (A.D.L.S.) and 7-day Vehicle Impoundment was initiated as per statute. All accused parties were 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.

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.

(HURON EAST, ON) –  A Scarborough resident is facing a Stunt Driving charge following a traffic stop conducted by Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) this past weekend. 

On May 8, 2021 at approximately 7:40 p.m. a Huron County OPP officer was conducting RADAR patrols on Mill Road east of Brucefield when the officer observed a compact car travelling westbound at a high rate of speed. A RADAR device was utilized to check on the speed of the vehicle and it measured a speed in excess of 150 km/h in a posted 90 km/h zone. 

A traffic stop was conducted and the driver was subsequently charged. Parmeet SINGH, 21 years of age from Scarborough has been charged with Perform a Stunt – Speeding by 50 km/h or more. The driver will now have to attend Provincial Offences Act court on June 15, 2021 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich to answer to the charge.

In addition, the driver was served with an automatic 7-day driver’s licence suspension and the involved vehicle was towed and impounded