Category: Police Press Releases

(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.

(NORTH PERTH, ON) – The Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are seeking suspects and witnesses after a theft from a business in the Municipality of North Perth.

On April 14, 2021, just after 4:00 p.m., police were called to a business on Mitchell Road South after a male and female were observed taking $120 worth of alcohol from a shelf, and exiting the store without purchasing.

Suspect one is described as:

         – Male

         – Caucasian

         – Thin build, 6 feet tall

         – Wearing a black motorcycle helmet and yellow/black/white jacket and blue jeans

Suspect two is described as:

         – Female, 30 to 40 years of age

         – Caucasian

         – Thin build, 5’5 feet tall

         – Wearing dark jogging style pants, brown sweater, grey vest, and a backpack

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 http://hc-cs.ca where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.  

(TOWNSHIP OF WELLINGTON NORTH, ON) – The Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has now identified human remains located in Wellington North Township.

On May 4, 2021, shortly after 6:30 p.m., officers responded to a location, just south of Mount Forest, where an individual had reported finding remains in a wooded rural area.

Investigators have confirmed that the found remains are that of a missing person, 30-year-old Levi Edward LARTER, who was last seen on November 8, 2020.

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), in partnership with the Office of the Chief Coroner for Ontario (OCCO). 

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

(NORTH PERTH, ON) – The Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have made an arrest after a robbery in the Municipality of North Perth last week.

On Wednesday, April 28 2021, just after 9:30 p.m., the Perth County OPP received a report of a robbery that had just occurred at the Listowel Memorial Park on Royal Street East, Listowel. The suspect had assaulted two youths, and stole a backpack and two scooters. There were no weapons used in the robbery, and the victims were not injured. The backpack and one scooter were recovered at the time, and the second scooter was located abandoned the following day.

During the investigation, the Perth County OPP was assisted by the Perth County Crime Unit, and the suspect was identified. On Thursday, May 06 2021, police observed the suspect in the area of Armstrong Street West, in Listowel. The suspect fled the scene on a bicycle, and then on foot, but was located hiding in a backyard nearby.

As a result, a 17-year-old of no fixed address has been arrested and charged with:

• Robbery with Violence
• Fail to Comply with Sentence

The accused was held in custody pending a bail hearing.