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Firearm & Drugs Seized – Hayden PIERCE Arrested

(CHATHAM-KENT, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Chatham-Kent Detachment has charged a 20-year-old individual with multiple offences following a traffic stop for stunt driving on Highway 401, Chatham-Kent. 

On February 22, 2021 at approximately 7:15 p.m., an officer initiated a traffic stop after observing a vehicle travelling at high rate of speed.

A subsequent search of the vehicle resulted in the seizure of a firearm, ammunition and a quantity of drugs.

OPP has charged 20-year-old Hayden PIERCE of Caledon with:

  • Race a motor vehicle – Stunt – Highway Traffic Act (H.T.A.)
  • Carrying Concealed Weapon – Criminal Code of Canada (C.C.)
  • Knowledge of unauthorized possession of a firearm – C.C.
  • Occupant of motor vehicle knowing there was firearm-C.C.
  • Possession of a firearm, prohibited or restricted weapon obtained by crime-C.C.
  • Possession of loaded prohibited or restricted firearm-C.C.
  • Possession of weapon for dangerous purpose-C.C.
  • Transport firearm, weapon, prohibited device or ammunition in a careless manner-C.C.
  • Unauthorized possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm-C.C.
  • Unauthorized possession of Weapon-C.C.
  • Fail to comply with conditions of release order -C.C. (3 counts)
  • Possession of a Schedule 1 substance for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine- Controlled Drugs and Substance Act (CDSA)
  • Possession of a Schedule 1 substance for the purpose of trafficking – Methamphetamine- CDSA

The accused was held in custody for a bail hearing in Ontario Court of Justice, Chatham-Kent.

Anyone with information regarding this matter or any other offence is being urged to contact the Ontario Provincial Police at 1-888-310-1122 or the Chatham-Kent detachment at (519) 352-1122. 

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Steve GEORGE – Impaired Driving

(PERTH EAST, ON) – A 45-year-old driver has been charged with impaired operation in the Township of Perth East.

On February 11 2021, just before 8:00 p.m., the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a suspicious vehicle on Line 37, in the Township of Perth East. During the course of the investigation, the investigating officer formed the opinion that the driver had consumed alcohol. A Roadside Approved Screening Device test was conducted, which resulted in a fail. The driver was arrested and brought to a local police station for further testing, where two samples of breath were provided.

As a result, Steve GEORGE, 45, of East Zorra-Tavistock Township, has been charged with:

  • Operation while Impaired – Alcohol and Drugs
  • Operation while Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 Plus)

A 90-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. 

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KEMP Arrested In Goderich For Drunk Driving

(GODERICH, ON) – A resident of Goderich has been arrested and charged with an 80 Plus offence following an incident that took place last week in Goderich.

On February 19, 2021 at approximately 5:15 p.m. Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a complaint about a possible impaired driver that nearly caused a collision in a parking lot on Elgin Avenue.

Officers responded to the area and shortly thereafter the suspect vehicle was found parked on Oxford Street. Upon locating the driver officers noted the driver had consumed some alcohol. 

A roadside screening device was utilized and the driver registered a fail. The driver was transported to the Huron OPP Detachment in Clinton and later provided two samples of breath to the qualified Intoxilizer Technician. Both samples were collected and when analyzed they were found to be over the legal limit.

Gail KEMP, 55 years of age from Goderich has been charged with Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) 80 Plus. The accused has since been released from custody with a court appearance scheduled for March 8, 2021 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich. 

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Police Press Releases Waterloo Regional Police

Police Raid Home Over Airsoft Pistol – Two Arrested

Publish Date: Feb 23, 2021
Incident Date: Feb 14, 2021
Location: AVONDALE AVE S, WATERLOO, ON Canada

On February 22, 2021, at approximately 4:30 p.m., members of the Waterloo Regional Police Service’s General Investigations Unit, with the assistance of the Emergency Response Team, completed a search warrant at a residence on Avondale Avenue South in Waterloo. The warrant was in relation to a complaint about a firearm in the home. As a result of the investigation, an airsoft pistol was located inside the residence and two 18-year-old males were arrested for charges including Utter Threats, Mischief Under $5000, Assault with a Weapon and Use an Imitation Firearm in Commission of Offence. Both males were held for a bail hearing.

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82 Year Old Caught Going 150 in an 80

(CITY OF GUELPH, ON) – On February 21, 2021, at approximately 2:30 p.m., a Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer was conducting radar and speed enforcement on Hanlon Parkway near Laird Road in the City of Guelph. The officer observed a blue passenger vehicle travelling northbound at a speed that appeared to be well above the posted 80 km/h speed limit. The motor vehicle was locked on radar at a speed of 150 km/h.

Graham Jack DURANT, 82-years-old of Chesterville, has been charged with Stunt Driving-Excessive Speed, Speeding, and Drive with Seatbelt Modified contrary to the Highway Traffic Act. The defendant is scheduled to appear in Provincial Offences Court-Guelph on June 2, 2021. Their vehicle and driver’s licence were seized for a period of seven days as per statute.

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Police Press Releases Waterloo Regional Police

Another Mugging In Waterloo

Publish Date: Feb 23, 2021
Incident Date: Feb 10, 2021
Location: KING ST N, WATERLOO, ON Canada

Waterloo Regional Police continue to investigate a robbery that occurred on February 10, 2021, in the area of King Street North in Waterloo. At approximately 4:45 p.m. a female victim was walking through the parking lot when she was approached from behind by an unknown suspect. The suspect grabbed the victim’s handbag, and as a result, the victim fell to the ground. The victim sustained minor injuries as a result of the incident. The suspect was last seen running through the parking lot and jumping the fence which leads to the area of High Street. Police are looking to identify and speak with this individual in connection to the incident. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact police at 519-570-9777 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

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Repeat Offender Ashley HOLDEN Arrested After Angus St. Rampage

(WINGHAM, ON) – A Wingham resident is facing Mischief & Fail to Comply with Probation Order charges following a recent incident that took place in Wingham.

On February 9, 2021 at approximately 3:28 p.m. Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers responded to Angus Street in Wingham in relation to an individual that was observed damaging two parked motor vehicles. In one instance the accused smashed out a taillight and a window on a sport utility vehicle. In the other, the accused smashed the window out of a compact car.  

The suspect was identified and later that evening was taken into custody without incident. 

Ashley HOLDEN, 33 years of age from Wingham has been charged with two counts of Mischief Under $5,000 and two counts of Fail to Comply with Probation Order. The accused has since been released from custody with a court appearance scheduled for March 22, 2021 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich. 

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30 Year Old Arrested In Goderich For Trying To Stay Warm

(GODERICH, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has laid charges against a Goderich resident in connection to some break-ins at a lifeguard hut located at the Rotary Cove beach.

On February 19, 2021 Huron County OPP responded to the first incident at the life guard hut and located a suspect inside the structure. The suspect was arrested and taken into custody without incident. Investigators also noted there was damage to the building and evidence the accused had been stealing electricity to power a heater. 

Upon release the accused was caught back on the property two days later. Officers once again arrested the accused and charged him with several offences.

Aaron WEDGE, 30 years of age is facing the following charges:

  • Break, Enter a Place – Two Counts
  • Mischief Under $5,000
  • Theft Under $5,000
  • Theft of Electricity
  • Fail to Comply with Probation Order – Seven Counts
  • Fail to Comply with Release Order

He remains in custody with a court appearance scheduled for February 23, 2021 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.

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Christopher BUSHELL – Impaired Driving, Drive While Suspended

(PAISLEY, ON) – On February 16, 2021 at 8:55 p.m., the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a vehicle striking a snowbank along Bristow Street in the village of Paisley. Officers located the vehicle and found the driver was showing signs of impairment. 

Christopher BUSHELL, 34-years-old, of Kincardine was charged with Impaired Driving and Drive while under Suspension. The accused is scheduled to appear in court on March 17, 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.

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Hikers Rescued From Ice Flow

(NORTHERN BRUCE PENINSULA, ON) – The Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to an incident on February 21, 2021 at 2:30 p.m. at the Bruce Peninsula National Park on Cyprus Lake Road, near Tobermory, in the Northern Bruce Peninsula.  

A pair of hikers had been walking on the ice near the park, when a large piece of ice broke away from the shoreline, leaving the hikers stranded, as this floating ice flow continued drifting out onto Georgian. Bay.

Grey Bruce OPP were assisted at the shore line by Bruce County Paramedic Services, Northern Bruce Peninsula Fire Department, Parks Canada and air support was provided by Joint Rescue Coordination Centre (JRCC) from Trenton and OPP Aviation Services from Orillia.  

A JRCC Hercules aircraft located the hikers and continued circling above, monitoring the situation from the air. The hikers had drifted almost three kilometres from shore, when the OPP helicopter was able to hover above the hikers and make a daring ice rescue, returning both people safely to shore. There were no injuries.   

Grey Bruce OPP Acting Inspector Debra Anderson praised the efforts of all of the involved emergency personnel, “This was amazing team work by all of the involved services. Everyone worked together to safely rescue these hikers. This situation could have ended in tragedy”.

The Grey Bruce OPP remind hikers, snowmobile operators, all-terrain vehicle operators and fisherman that travelling on ice, especially on open bodies of water, is extremely dangerous. Please make sure that you check the weather conditions, the ice thickness, always dress for the weather, have a safety plan and travel with a partner. The temperatures have really been fluctuating this winter, so use extreme caution when travelling and avoid unnecessary risks on the ice and near shore lines.

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Joseph LAFOND Arrested For Refusing To Blow

(HURON TWP, ON) – On February 20, 2021 at 2:50 p.m., the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a suspected impaired driver on Boiler Beach Road in Huron Township. Officers located the vehicle and found that the driver had been drinking alcohol.

Joseph LAFOND, 44-years-old, of Kincardine was charged with Operate over 80 milligrams, Refuse Breath Sample and Drive with Open Liquor. The accused is scheduled to appear in court on April 28, 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.

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Jordan Peter BELANGER HERWYNEN – Drunk Driving

(TOWNSHIP OF CENTRE WELLINGTON, ON) – On February 20, 2021, at approximately 10:40 p.m. a Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer stopped the driver of a white pick-up truck on Tower Street South in Fergus.

While speaking with the driver, officers formed the opinion that the driver was under the influence by alcohol. A Roadside Screening test was conducted which resulted in a fail. The driver was arrested and transported to a local OPP Operations Centre for further testing.

Jordan Peter BELANGER HERWYNEN, 23-years-old of Guelph-Eramosa Township has been charged with Impaired Operation – 80 Plus (mg of alcohol per 100 mL of blood) contrary to the Criminal Code.

The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice-Guelph on March 9, 2021 to answer to the charges.  

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

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.

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Drunk Driver Vs Bridge Collision – Benjamin James GEORGE Arrested

(TOWNSHIP OF WELLINGTON NORTH, ON) – On February 20, 2021, at approximately 12:45 a.m. the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a single motor vehicle collision on Highway 89 near Wellington Road 16 east of Mount Forest.

It was reported that a black passenger vehicle collided with the side of a bridge and a snowbank.

While speaking with the driver, officers formed the opinion that the driver was under the influence by alcohol. A Roadside Screening test was conducted which resulted in a fail. The driver was arrested and underwent further testing.

Benjamin James GEORGE, 44-years-old of Mount Forest, has been charged with Operation While Impaired – 80 Plus (mgs of alcohol in 100mL of blood), 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 on March 23, 2021 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.

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More Impaired Drivers Arrested – VANEVERY & HOULACHAN

(HALDIMAND COUNTY, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Haldimand County Detachment has charged two individuals with drinking and driving offences over the weekend following a collision investigation on Haldimand Road 9 in Hagersville and a traffic complaint on Caithness Street West in Caledonia, Haldimand County, ON.

On Sunday February 21, 2021 at 3:46 a.m., OPP were conducting patrols when they observed an abandoned motor vehicle that had collided into a ditch in the area of Haldimand Road 9 and Dry Lake Road in Hagersville.

OPP investigated and later identified the driver at the scene.

Officers detected signs of impairment and the driver was arrested.

Further investigation determined that individual had an illegal amount of alcohol in their body.

OPP has charged 53-year-old Lawrence HOULACHAN of Hagersville, Haldimand County, ON with:

  • Driving a motor vehicle with more than 80 milligrams of alcohol in 100 millilitres of blood

On Monday February 22, 2021 at 3:39 a.m., OPP responded to a traffic complaint on Caithness Street West in Caledonia.

OPP located the vehicle and investigated.

While speaking with the driver, signs of impairment were detected and the driver was arrested.

OPP has charged 45-year-old Michael VANEVERY of Caledonia, Haldimand County, ON with:

  • Impaired operation of a motor vehicle
  • Driving a motor vehicle with more than 80 milligrams of alcohol in 100 millilitres of blood

The accused individuals had their drivers licences suspended for a minimum of 90 days and their vehicles were impounded.

Both are to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Cayuga at a later date to answer to the charges.

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BOLO Stolen Tractor From Morris-Turnberry

(MORRIS-TURNBERRY, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers are investigating the recent theft of a brand new farm tractor valued at over $85,000.

Investigators have learned the tractor was stolen from a business located on Brussels Line in Walton sometime between 2:00 a.m. and 7:00 a.m. on February 19, 2021.

The thief was able to start up the tractor and departed travelling north toward Brussels. 

The stolen tractor is described as a blue New Holland, PowerStar 100 with a black loader bucket attachment. The estimated value of the stolen tractor is $85,500.

A photo of a tractor similar to the one stolen is attached below. 

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

Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or submit a tip online at www.p3tips.com , where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.