Category: Police Press Releases

(TOWNSHIP OF GUELPH-ERAMOSA, ON) – On February 7, 2021, at approximately 3:00 p.m. Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded along with Guelph Fire Department, Guelph Police Service, and Guelph-Wellington Paramedic Services to a single motor vehicle collision on Speedvale Avenue east of Wellington Road 32 in the Township of Guelph-Eramosa.

Preliminary investigation revealed that a passenger vehicle was travelling eastbound on Speedvale Avenue when it left the roadway, rolled over, and collided with a tree. A 40-year-old male passenger was pronounced deceased at the scene. Two other occupants were transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

The name of the deceased is being withheld pending next of kin notification.

The cause of the collision is currently being investigated by Wellington County OPP and OPP Technical Collision Investigators (TCI). Speedvale Avenue remains closed between Wellington Road 32 and Elmira Road North for the investigation.

The Wellington County OPP is asking anyone that may have witnessed this collision to please call 1-888-310-1122.

(NORTH PERTH, ON) – The Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is looking for information following the theft of a Holstein heifer in the Municipality of North Perth.

On February 01 2021, the Perth County OPP received a report of a stolen heifer from a barn at a rural agriculture property on Road 176. Sometime between December 01 2020 and January 29 2021, unknown suspects entered a locked pen, inside a barn, and removed the heifer.

The stolen black and white heifer is 15 months old, and is valued at approximately $1200.

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.

(TOWNSHIP OF CENTRE WELLINGTON, ON) – On February 4, 2021, at approximately 8:40 a.m. the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a break and enter in progress at a residence on Grandview Avenue in Fergus.

The homeowner reported hearing someone knocking on their front door. Moments later, the homeowner confronted the lone suspect who had just pried open a rear door. The suspect fled the scene on a bicycle and was quickly arrested nearby by police.

A search of the suspect resulted in the seizure of break-in tools and a substance believed to be methamphetamine.

Matthew Cecil KOCHAN 49-years-old of Guelph has been charged with;

• Break and Enter to a Dwelling House
• Possession of Break-In Instruments
• Fail to Comply with Release Order (two counts)
• Possession of a Controlled Substance-methamphetamine

Wellington County OPP would like to remind property owners to make sure that they keep doors locked day and night even if you’re home. Report any suspicious persons or vehicles to police.

Any person with information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Wellington 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 submit a tip on-line at www.csgw.tips. You may be eligible for a reward from Crime Stoppers of up to $2,000.

(CHATSWORTH, ON) – On January 30, 2021 at 11:37 a.m. Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were dispatched to a break and enter that had occurred at a residence on Sideroad 1, in the Township of Chatsworth.

The break-in occurred between January 23, 2021 and January 30, 2021 and there were several items stolen. The stolen items include a .22 calibre Savage Model 64F rifle (similar to the attached photo). There was also a Husqvarna chain saw, gas cans, snow shoes, Milwaukee power tools, Mastercraft tools and a Coleman outdoor stove taken from this residence.  

Grey Bruce OPP are requesting the public’s assistance with this investigation.

Anyone with information that can assist Grey Bruce OPP with this investigation, 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.

(NORTH HURON, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) continues to investigate a theft of a Chevrolet Malibu that was taken last night in Wingham.

The victim reported to police her vehicle was stolen from the parking lot of an Albert Street business just before 6:00 p.m. when she left her vehicle running while inside shopping. The victim reported the suspect responsible for the theft was a male customer that was inside the store. The suspect attempted to make a purchase however the transaction was declined. The male suspect then immediately left the store, got into her vehicle and drove away.

A description of the suspect is in the process of being obtained by investigators.

The stolen vehicle is described as a four-door, silver 2006 Chevrolet Impala.    

Huron County OPP reminds vehicle owners to always secure their vehicles by taking the keys out of the ignition, removing any valuables and locking the doors. A vehicle can be stolen in a matter of seconds, don’t give criminals the opportunity.

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.

(HOWICK, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers are investigating the recent theft of an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) stolen from a garage located just outside of Clifford.

Sometime between February 2, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. and 10:00 a.m. on February 3, 2021 two thieves attended the garage located on West Heritage Street whereupon they forced entry into the garage by cutting the lock off the door. Once inside the thieves located and stole two gas cans and the ATV.

The stolen ATV is described as an orange 2018 CF Moto ATV model C Force valued at $12,000.

The thieves drove the stolen ATV away from the scene and headed out on West Heritage Street. 

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.

(GODERICH, ON) – An observant witness that took the time to call police helped officers catch a suspect over the weekend breaking into a sea container at the Goderich beachfront. 

On Saturday, January 30, 2021 at approximately 5:30 p.m. Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers responded to Cove Road in Goderich to search for a suspect that was observed cutting the locks off of a storage container. Officers arrived on scene and began searching for the suspect. Some fresh tracks in the snow helped lead the officers to their suspect and he was arrested without incident.

Upon arresting the suspect a search was conducted and police located the accused in possession of break-in tools and a quantity of methamphetamine. Further checks revealed the accused was serving a probation sentence and he was failing to comply with several conditions of his release. 

Aaron WEDGE, 30 years of age of No Fixed Address has been charged with Mischief, Possession of Break-in Instruments, Possession of a Schedule I Substance – Methamphetamine and five counts of Fail to Comply with a Probation Order.

He has since been released from custody with a court appearance scheduled for March 1, 2021 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.   

(HURON EAST, ON) – A resident of Guelph is facing an Impaired Operation – 80 Plus charge after he drove his vehicle into the ditch east of Walton.   

At approximately 9:30 p.m. on January 28, 2021 Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a call from a witness that reported they had come across a vehicle stuck in the ditch on Blyth Road near Beechwood Line. 

A Huron OPP officer responded to the scene to assist the driver and upon speaking with the driver the officer noted the driver had consumed some alcohol. A roadside screening test was completed and the driver registered a Fail. Consequently he was arrested and transported to the Clinton Detachment. At the detachment he provided two samples of breath to the qualified Intoxilizer Technician and both tests registered above the legal limit.

Dwight CHAMBERS, 51 years of age from Guelph has been charged with Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 Plus). He was later released from custody with a court appearance scheduled for March 8, 2021 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich. 

(SOUTHGATE, ON) – On January 27, 2021 at 8:02 a.m., Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were dispatched to a stolen vehicle occurrence from a residence on Southgate Road 8, in the Township of Southgate.

A white 2019 Ford F150 XLT Crew Cab pick-up truck was taken sometime overnight between 9:30 p.m. on January 26 and 8:00 a.m. on January 27^th from the residence. The licence plate is AZ 81141. There are some unique features regarding this truck, including chrome accents, side step bars and a soft black tonneau cover with a tear in the centre.  

Grey Bruce OPP are asking for the public’s assistance in locating this motor vehicle.

Attached is a photo similar to the stolen truck.

Anyone with information that can assist Grey Bruce OPP with this investigation, 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.

(NORTH PERTH, ON) – Police are seeking one suspect after a break, enter, and theft in Municipality of North Perth.

On January 31 2021, just after 2:00 a.m., the suspect broke into the business, located on Mitchell Road South, Listowel, through a locked drive-through window. The business was closed for the night, and was unoccupied at the time. Once inside, the suspect stole approximately $5000 worth of cash.

The suspect was wearing dark clothing with a balaclava and gloves.

The public is reminded to contact police immediately if they see anything suspicious in their neighbourhood.

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.

(MEAFORD, ON) – On January 31, 2021 at 12:25 a.m. Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a traffic complaint in Meaford. OPP Officers located and stopped the suspect vehicle on Sykes Street South, in the Municipality of Meaford.

The driver failed a roadside screening device, so they were arrested for impaired driving and transported to the Grey Bruce OPP detachment in Markdale. A breath test recorded readings over the legal limit of 80 milligrams (mgs) of alcohol in 100 millilitres of blood. 

Grey Bruce OPP have charged Brock DAER, 20 years-of-age, from Meaford, with operation while impaired with blood alcohol concentration – 80 mgs or more, section 320.14(1)(b) Criminal Code of Canada.

The accused’s driver’s licence is suspended for 90 days and the vehicle they were operating was towed and impounded for seven days.

The accused must attend the Ontario Court of Justice in Owen Sound on March 11, 2021.

(ARRAN TWP, ON) – A snowmobile operator is facing a criminal court date after members of the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) stopped to check a snowmobile on January 30, 2021 at 3:28 a.m.

While speaking to the driver on Side road 15 in Arran Township, officers determined they had been consuming alcohol.

Benjamin WALKER, 35-years-old, of Elderslie Township was charged with Impaired Driving and Operate over 80 milligrams. The accused is scheduled to appear in court on March 24, 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.