Category: Police Press Releases

(SOUTH HURON, ON) – A South Huron resident is facing Impaired Operation charges after police responded to a call about a driver passed out behind the wheel.

On Thursday, May 6, 2021 at approximately 6:24 p.m. Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to Ausable Line near Crediton Road to investigate a possible impaired driver stopped on the shoulder of the road. A concerned citizen stopped and checked on the driver and found the driver passed out behind the wheel. 

Upon arrival the investigating officer spoke with the driver and immediately observed the driver to be experiencing signs of impairment. As a result the driver was arrested for Impaired Operation and was transported to the Huron OPP Detachment for breath tests. The driver later provided two samples of breath to the qualified Intoxilizer Technician and both samples were found to be over the legal limit. 

Donna HINDMARSH, 36 years of age, from South Huron has been charged with Operation While Impaired and Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) 80 Plus. 

The accused has since been released from custody with a court date scheduled for June 21, 2021 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich. The accused’s vehicle was towed and impounded. Additionally, an automatic 90-day driver’s licence suspension was served on the driver.

(TOWNSHIP OF GUELPH-ERAMOSA, ON) – On May 5, 2021, at approximately 12:20 a.m., members of the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of an impaired driver on Speedvale Avenue west, just outside Guelph.

Officer located the vehicle and commenced an investigation.

As a result, William James ANDREWS, 33-years-old of Toronto has been charged with Impaired Operation and Impaired Operation – Blood Alcohol Concentration 80 Plus contrary to the Criminal Code. 

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 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.

(BRANT COUNTY, ON) – On Saturday, May 8, 2021 at 2:39 p.m., an officer with the Brant County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of an impaired driver near the King Edward Street area of Paris. The subject vehicle was located and Standard Field Sobriety Testing (SFST) was utilized. The driver was arrested and transported to the Brant County OPP detachment, where further tests were administered.

Police have charged John YASCHUK, 69 years-of-age from Paris, Ontario with

• Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs and
• 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.

(TOWNSHIP OF CENTRE WELLINGTON, ON) – On May 9, 2021, at approximately 8:00 p.m., members of the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were approached by a witness reporting a possible impaired driver on Elizabeth Cr. in Fergus.

Officer located the vehicle and commenced an investigation.

As a result, Michael PITTMAN, 45-years-old of Fergus has been charged with Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration 80 Plus contrary to the Criminal Code. 

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 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.

(TOWNSHIP OF GUELPH-ERAMOSA, ON) – On May 7, 2021 members of the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) arrested and charged the outstanding suspect in relation to a break and enter in progress that occurred at a residence on April 28, 2021.

At approximately 2:45 a.m., officers responded to a report of a break and enter in progress at a vacant residence on Highway 7 near Jones Baseline, Guelph-Eramosa Township. It was reported that two males were in the residence and one was armed with a handgun. One suspect was arrested at the time of the incident and taken into custody while the other fled the scene.

Chad Donald HEPBURN, 48-years-old of Flamborough Township has been charged with Break and Enter and Theft Under $5000 contrary to the Criminal Code. The Accused will appear in the Ontario Court of Justice – Guelph at a later date.

(MIDDLESEX, ON) – Over the course of the weekend, members of the Middlesex County, Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), were busy doing their part to keep our communities safe. 

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

On May 9, 2021 at 3:05 a.m., while travelling through the City of London, Middlesex OPP performed a traffic stop for stunt driving on Fanshawe Park Rd. E., at Highbury Avenue.

As a result, Liam HALLET, a 30-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
• Novice driver – B.A.C. above zero, section 44.1(3) of the Highway Traffic Act.
• Race a motor vehicle – Excessive Speed, section 172(1) of the Highway traffic Act
• Driver fail to surrender licence, section 33(1) of the Highway Traffic Act
• Use plate not authorized for vehicle, section 1291)(d) of the Highway Traffic Act
• Disobey lane light – motorist, section 144(10)(b) of the Highway Traffic Act
• Class G1 licence holder – unaccompanied by qualified driver, OReg 340/94 5(1) of the Highway Traffic Act
• Drive vehicle or boat with cannabis readily available, section 12(1) of the Cannabis Control Act
• Operate a motor vehicle without insurance, section 2(1)(a) of the Compulsory Automobile Insurance Act

The accused has been released from police custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice on July 13, 2021 to speak to the charges.

(Adelaide-Metcalfe) – TRAFFIC STOP RESULTS IN MULTIPLE CHARGES

On May 9, 2021 at 8:47 a.m., members of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police were performing traffic enforcement, for speed reduction, on Highway 402, Adelaide-Metcalfe Township.

As a result of the initiative, a driver was stopped for speeding.

Suvaughn BROWN, a 28-year-old of Toronto was charged with:

• Personation with intent to avoid arrest, prosecution or obstruct justice (Identity fraud), section 403(1)(d) of the Criminal Code of Canada.
• Driving while under suspension, section 53(1) of the Highway Traffic Act
• Speeding 1 – 49 Km/h over posted limit, Section 128 of the Highway Traffic Act.
• Driver Fail to Surrender Licence, section 33(1) of the Highway Traffic Act

The accused has been released from police custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice on June 21, 2021 to speak to the charges.

(Middlesex Centre) – THEFT OF CATALYTIC CONVERTORS FROM BUSINESS

On May 7, 2021, at 2:39 p.m., members of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police were dispatched to a business on Gainsborough Road, Middlesex Centre Township, for the report of thefts of Catalytic Convertors from trailers, stored on the property. The investigation is ongoing.  

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.   

(OXFORD COUNTY, ON) – On May 8, 2021, at approximately 2:15 a.m., the Oxford County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested a driver on Otterville Road, Norwich Township.

While on patrol, a vehicle caught the attention of an officer for a Highway Traffic Act violation.

A traffic stop was conducted and an Approved Screening Device (ASD) was utilized at the roadside. 

As a result, the driver was arrested and transported to the Oxford OPP detachment where further tests were administered.

21-year-old Jonathan DE WIT of Springford was charged with the following offences:

•  Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 plus)
•  Novice Driver – BAC Above Zero

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Woodstock on a later date.

(TOWNSHIP OF CENTRE WELLINGTON, ON) – On May 8, 2021, at approximately 10:25 p.m., members of the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting R.I.D.E. spot checks on Wellington Road 18 in Centre Wellington Township. Police investigated the driver of a motor vehicle that entered into the checkpoint.

As a result, Scott PORTEOUS, 41-years-old of Waterloo has been charged with Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration 80 Plus contrary to the Criminal Code and Drive Motor Vehicle With Open Container of Liquor contrary to the Liquor Licence Act. 

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 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.

(TOWNSHIP OF PUSLINCH, ON) – On May 7, 2021, at approximately 10:25 p.m., members of the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting R.I.D.E. spot checks on Gore Road in Puslinch. Police investigated the driver of a motor vehicle that entered into the checkpoint.

As a result, Craig TARDIFF, 33-years-old of Cambridge has been charged with Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration 80 Plus contrary to the Criminal Code. 

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 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.

(TOWNSHIP OF CENTRE WELLINGTON, ON) – On May 7, 2021, at approximately 3:30 p.m., Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a possible impaired driver on St. David Street north in Fergus.

Police located the vehicle and conducted a traffic stop.

As a result of the investigation, Anthony Douglas JONES, 55-years-old of Fergus has been charged with Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration 80 Plus contrary to the Criminal Code. 

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 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.

(KINCARDINE, ON) – On May 7, 2021 at 2:40 p.m., the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a suspected impaired driver. Officers located the vehicle along Broadway Street in Kincardine and found that the driver had been drinking alcohol.

Nicholas BOYD, 23-years-old, of Kincardine was charged with Operate over 80 milligrams. The accused is scheduled to appear in court on June 9, 2021 to answer to the charge.

This charge includes an immediate 7-day vehicle impoundment and an immediate 90 day driver’s license suspension.

(OXFORD COUNTY, ON) – On May 8, 2021, at approximately 12:35 p.m., the Oxford County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a collision at a property on Brownsville Road, South-West Oxford Township.

Members of the OPP, South-West Oxford Fire Services from Brownsville, Oxford County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and Air Ornge Ambulance attended.

Investigation determined that a 10-year-old was injured when struck by a derby style vehicle at that location. 

The boy was airlifted to an out of town hospital with serious injuries. The driver was not injured.

The investigation is continuing and updates will be provided when they become available.