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Spike Belt Used To Stop Joshua DUBY

(HALDIMAND COUNTY, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Haldimand County Detachment has charged a 28-year-old individual with multiple offences following a traffic stop on Haldimand Highway 54 in York, Haldimand County, ON.

On Friday February 19, 2021 at 9:51 p.m., OPP were patrolling on Haldimand Highway 54 when a vehicle travelling north bound caught the attention of an officer for a Highway Traffic Act violation.

OPP attempted to conduct a traffic stop of the vehicle when the vehicle fled north bound on Haldimand Highway 54. In the interest of public safety, police did not pursue the vehicle.

Other officers in the area were made aware, and efforts continued to locate the vehicle.

A short time later the vehicle was located again on Haldimand Highway 54 and failed to stop for police.

Officers utilized a tire deflation device and the vehicle was safely stopped.

Investigation revealed the driver was in violation of multiple offences and they were arrested without further incident.

Further investigation and search of the individual determined they were in possession of a prohibited edged weapon.

As a result of their investigation, OPP has charged 28-year-old Joshua DUBY of Hamilton, ON with:

  • Flight from a peace officer
  • Dangerous operation of a motor vehicle
  • Possession of a prohibited device
  • Fail to stop for police
  • Drive motor vehicle – no drivers licence
  • Use plates not authorized for vehicle
  • Drive motor vehicle – no insurance

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Cayuga at a later date to answer to the charges.

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Amanda DYCK – Drunk Driving

(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) -On Friday, February 19, 2021, at approximately 8:54 p.m., officers with the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Norfolk County Detachment stopped two motorized snow vehicles at a RIDE program on Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs (OFSC) Trail 5-88 near Second Concession Road in Norfolk County.

Officers determined one of the individuals was impaired by alcohol.

Amanda DYCK, 32-years-of-age from Norfolk County, has been charged with:

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

The charged party is to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Norfolk at a later date to answer to the charges.

Please do your part and never operate a motorized snow vehicle while impaired; if you suspect that someone is driving or is about to drive impaired by alcohol or drugs please call 9-1-1 to report it.

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Brandon CHURCHER – Drunk Driving

(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) -On Sunday, February 21, 2021, at approximately 12:13 a.m., officers with the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Norfolk County Detachment conducted a spot check on the snowmobile trail near Windham West Quarter Line Road in Norfolk County.  

Officers observed three snowmobiles on the trail, initiated a traffic stop and determined one of the individuals was impaired.

Brandon CHURCHER, 33-years-of-age from Norfolk County, has been charged with:

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

The charged party is to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Norfolk at a later date to answer to the charges.

Please do your part and never operate a snowmobile while impaired; if you suspect that someone is driving or is about to drive impaired by alcohol or drugs please call 9-1-1 to report it.

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Another Snowmobiler Vs Tree Collision

(TOWN OF ERIN, ON) – On February 19, 2021 at approximately 7:50 p.m. Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a snowmobile crash on a trail near Hillsburgh, in the Town of Erin.

It was reported that a 32-year-old operator was rounding a curve on the trail when they lost control of their snowmobile and collided with a tree. 

OPP officers were assisted at the scene by Guelph-Wellington Paramedic Service and the Town of Erin Fire and Emergency Services.

The patient sustained serious but non-life threatening injuries and was transported by ambulance to a local hospital.

Wellington County OPP continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding this collision.

Anyone with information that can contact Wellington County OPP at 1-888-310-1122. 

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Middlesex OPP Weekend Report

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

(Thames Centre, ON) – On February 20, 2021 at 12:43 a.m., Police were dispatched to the report of a motor vehicle collision on Hamilton Road in Thames Center. The vehicle was unoccupied upon police arrival, however a driver was located a short time later.

The vehicle left the roadway, struck a hydro pole and came to a rest in the backyard of a residence in the area. There were no injuries reported.

Police have charged 18-year-old, Christopher GIBSON, of Dorchester with:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs, section 320.14(1)(a) of the Criminal Code of Canada.
  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus), section 320.14(1)(b) of the Criminal Code of Canada
  • Fail to remain, section 200(1) of the Highway Traffic Act
  • Young driver – B.A.C. above zero, section 44.1(5) of the Highway Traffic Act

The accused has been released from police custody and is scheduled to appear in an Ontario Court of Justice on March 30, 2021 to speak to the charges.

Thames Centre, ON – On February 20, 2021 at 10:30 p.m., Middlesex OPP observed a speeding motor vehicle travelling in excess of the posted 80 km/h zone on Dundas Street at Shaw Road, Thames Center. 

Police have charged a 26-year-old driver of London, ON with:

•          Stunt Driving- excessive speed as per section 172 of the Highway Traffic Act.

The driver’s vehicle was impounded at the roadside and the individual’s driver’s licence was suspended for a period of 7 days.

The driver is scheduled to appear in an Ontario Provincial Traffic Court to speak to the charges.

(Thames Centre, ON) – On February 21, 2021 at 9:30 p.m., members of the Middlesex OPP were performing a traffic enforcement initiative on Dundas St. at Shaw Road, Thames Centre.

As a result of a traffic stop a 30-year-old driver from Ingersoll was issued a 3-day driver’s licence suspension for registering an Alert on the Roadside Alcohol Screening Device (ASD).

The Middlesex OPP wants to remind the public that if you see anything suspicious you should contact the Ontario Provincial Police or your nearest police authority.

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.

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Snowmobiler Breaks Through Ice

(OXFORD COUNTY, ON) – A 26-year-old Woodstock resident is lucky to be alive after a frightening incident early this morning. 

Just after 3:30 a.m. on February 22, 2021, members of the Oxford County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Oxford County Paramedic Services and a local volunteer fire department responded after it was reported that a snowmobile had broken through the ice on a pond in Blandford-Blenheim Township, at an unknown location. The driver had become separated from friends they were travelling with, when the driver crossed a pond. The snowmobile broke through the ice, and sunk in the water, but the driver was able to self-rescue.   

After searching the area for over two hours, police located the driver just before 6:00 a.m. just outside of Innerkip. The driver was transported to a local hospital with serious, but non-life-threatening injuries.   

More information will be provided as it becomes available.   

Anyone with information about this or any incident is asked to contact the Oxford County OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or www.oxfordcrimestoppers.com where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.  

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Owen Sound Police Police Press Releases

Loaded Sawed Off Firearm Seized In Owen Sound

On February 21 2021 the Owen Sound Police commenced an investigation regarding domestic threats, mischief along with weapons offences.


The investigation revealed that a local 21-year-old male had threatened a female and destroyed some of her property. When police arrived at the residence they observed a firearm in plain sight.


The firearm was made safe and found to have been loaded. Further the firearm had been sawed off making it a prohibited firearm. Police arrested the male without incident. He was charged with uttering threats, domestic mischief and 5 additional charges relating to the possession of the firearm.


The male was held in custody awaiting a bail hearing on February 22, 2021.

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ALERT: Police Seeking Phillip Nicholson – Armed & Dangerous, Do NOT Approach!

Publish Date: Feb 21, 2021
Incident Date: Feb 21, 2021
Location: CONCESSION ST, CAMBRIDGE, ON Canada

On February 21, 2021, at approximately 1:40 a.m., Waterloo Regional Police responded to the area of 143 Concession Street in Cambridge for a report of a disturbance. As a result of an altercation, a 61-year-old man was stabbed. He was taken to hospital with non-life threatening injuries. Police are looking to locate Phillip Nicholson, 39, of no fixed address. Nicholson is wanted for aggravated assault and should be considered armed and dangerous. If seen, do not approach, but call 9-1-1. There will be an increased police presence in the Concession Street area throughout the day. Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 519-570-9777 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

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Snowmobiler Vs Tree Collision In Owen Sound

On 20 February 2021 at approximately 1:30 pm Owen Sound Police were dispatched to the snowmobile trail running between Superior Street and 8 th Street East regarding a sled hitting a tree.


The investigation revealed that a 43-year-old Shelburne resident failed to negotiate a turn and struck a tree. The collision resulted in a broken wrist and significant damage to the sled.


Owen Sound Police continue to conduct an enforcement initiative on the snowmobile trail and remind snowmobilers to obey the posted speed limit.

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Snowmobiler Vs Tree – One Airlifted To Hospital

(NORTHERN BRUCE PENINSULA, ON) – On February 18, 2021 at 1:36 p.m. Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a snowmobile crash on a trail, near Tobermory, in Northern Bruce Peninsula.

A 61 year old operator lost control of their snowmobile and collided with a tree.  

OPP officers were assisted at the scene by Bruce County Paramedics and the Northern Bruce Peninsula Fire Department.

The patient sustained serious but non-life threatening injuries and was air lifted to a regional hospital.

Grey Bruce OPP continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding this collision.

Anyone with information that can assist Grey Bruce OPP can 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 $2,000. 

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Home Invasion In Mount Forest

(TOWNSHIP OF WELLINGTON NORTH, ON) – On February 15, 2021, at approximately 7:40 a.m. members of the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a 911 call for a domestic dispute in progress at a residence on Egremont Street in Mount Forest.

It was reported that the suspect and female victim were previously in a relationship. The victim called police after the suspect broke into her residence through a window causing property damage. The suspect was also bound by a court order with a condition not to have contact with the victim.

As a result of the investigation, a 36-year-old Southgate Township resident has been charged with Break and Enter, Fail to Comply with Release Order, and Fail to Comply with Undertaking contrary to the Criminal Code. The accused was held for a bail hearing and will appear at a later date at the Ontario Court of Justice – Guelph to answer to the charges.

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Attempted Murder In Mitchell – Two Sent To Hospital

(WEST PERTH, ON) – A suspicious residential fire investigation conducted by members of the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Crime Unit with the assistance of the Office of the Ontario Fire Marshal (OFM) and the OPP Forensic Identification Service has led to one person facing a number of charges.

On February 11, 2021, just before 9:30 a.m., the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), West Perth Fire Department, and the Perth County Paramedic Services responded to a fire at an apartment building on St. David Street in Mitchell.

Two adults were transported to hospital, one with minor injuries, and a second person with serious injuries.

As a result of the investigation, Roger PYNE, 27 years of age of no fixed address, was arrested and charged with:

  • Attempt to Commit Murder
  • Arson – Disregard for Human Life
  • Possession of Firearm or Ammunition Contrary to Prohibition Order (three counts)

The accused was held in custody pending a bail hearing.

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.

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Blake POPPE – 130 in an 80

(CENTRAL HURON, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has laid a Stunt Driving charge against a Huron East resident after he was caught speeding on Highway 8 this past weekend.

At approximately 12:49 a.m. on February 15, 2021 a Huron OPP officer observed a sedan travelling at a high rate of speed westbound on Huron Road (Highway 8) near Holmesville. A radar device was used and the vehicle’s speed was measured in excess of 130 km/h in a posted 80 km/h zone. 

A traffic stop was conducted and the driver, 18-year-old Blake POPPE was charged with Stunt Driving – Speeding by 50 km/h or more. His motor vehicle was seized and impounded for seven days and his driver’s licence has been suspended for seven days. 

He will now have to attend Provincial Offences Court in Goderich on April 6, 2021 to answer to the charge. 

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Ian SLEGERS – Drunk Driving & Racing

(MIDDLESEX CENTRE, ON) – On February 17, 2021, at 8:52 p.m., members of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop on Richmond Street, Municipality of Middlesex Centre, for a vehicle travelling in excess of 50km/h over the posted speed limit.

Upon further investigation, police determined that the driver of the motor vehicle had consumed alcohol. The officer demanded that the driver provide a road-side breath sample where upon the driver registered a “FAIL”.

Ian SLEGERS, a 30-year-old from London has been charged with:

  •  Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus), section 320.14(1)(b) of the Criminal Code of Canada.
  •  Race a motor vehicle – Excessive Speed, section 172(1) of the Highway Traffic Act

The accused is scheduled to appear in a London court room on March 25, 2021.

The Middlesex OPP wants to remind the public that if you 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. 

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KERR Arrested For Drunk Driving

(BLUEWATER, ON) – A teenager from Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh is facing charges after he was arrested for Impaired Operation – 80 Plus this past weekend.   

On February 14, 2021 at approximately 6:25 a.m. Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers received a call about a pickup truck that was stuck in the ditch on Goshen Line north of Zurich. 

Shortly thereafter a Huron County OPP officer arrived on scene to find the pickup truck stuck in the ditch in heavy snow. The investigating officer spoke with the driver and it was observed the driver had consumed some alcohol. Accordingly a roadside screening device was used and the driver registered a fail. This resulted in police arresting the accused and transporting him to the Clinton OPP Detachment for breath tests.        

The driver provided two samples of breath to the qualified Intoxilizer Technician and both tests registered above the legal limit. 

Evan KERR, 18 years of age from Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh has been charged with Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration 80 Plus and Novice Driver – Driver above Zero Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC).  The accused has since been released from custody with a court appearance scheduled for March 15, 2021 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.