Category: Police Press Releases

(TOWN OF ERIN, ON) – On January 23, 2021, at approximately 2:00 p.m. members of the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of an assault in progress on Ninth Line in the Town of Erin.

It was reported that the victim had just arrived at their home when they observed an unknown male suspect exiting an unlocked basement door. The victim was assaulted after confronting the suspect. The victim received minor injuries.

The suspect was last observed getting into a dark-coloured sedan which last seen travelling southbound on Ninth Line towards Tenth Side Road in Erin.

The suspect is described as male, early 20’s with a dark complexion, 6 feet tall with a thin build. He was wearing a blue “puffer” jacket and black track pants.

OPP are asking the public for their assistance in identifying the suspect involved in this incident. Police are interested in speaking with anyone who may have been in the area with dashcam footage.

Any person with information regarding this person or vehicle should 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 online at www.csgw.tips. You may be eligible for a reward from Crime Stoppers of up to $2,000.

(NORTH PERTH, ON) – Two people have been charged for breaking and entering following an incident in Municipality of North Perth.

On January 17 2021, just before 4:00 a.m., the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a break and enter in progress at business on Bright Street East, Listowel. Three suspects had broken into a fenced in storage yard at the business.

Police arrived on scene moments later, and one male suspect fled the scene on a bicycle. Another suspect was arrested after a brief foot chase, and one was located hiding in the storage yard.

As a result, Jeremy RUSHTON, 36, of No Fixed Address, has been charged with:

• Break, Enter a place – With Intent to Commit Indictable Offence
• Mischief Over $5000

And, Terry RUSHTON, 64, of No Fixed Address, has been charged with:

• Break, Enter a place – With Intent to Commit Indictable Offence
• Possession Break in Instruments
• Mischief Over $5000

The accused parties were released from custody and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Stratford at a later date to answer to the charges.

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.

(CENTRAL HURON, ON) – A 56-year-old from Clinton is facing three charges stemming from an incident that took place in Clinton this past weekend. 

Shortly after 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 23, 2021 Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers responded to a Princess Street West residence in Clinton to help remove a guest from the home. The accused refused to comply with the officer’s requests for her to leave the property thus it prompted the officers to effect an arrest. 

The accused proceeded to resist arrest and in the process she assaulted one of the arresting officers. 

Ann HALLEY, 56 years of age from West Grey Township has been charged with Resist Peace Officer, Assault a Peace Officer and Fail to Leave Premises When Directed. The accused has since been released from custody with a court appearance scheduled for April 12, 2021 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.

(GEORGIAN BLUFFS, ON) – On January 22, 2021, members of the Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were assisted by members of the Grey Bruce OPP Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), with the execution of a search warrant at a residence on Highway 6, in the Township of Georgian Bluffs.

OPP seized cocaine, heroin, psilocybin, hydrocodone, methamphetamine, other pills and a quantity of Canadian currency at the residence.

As a result of this investigation, Grey Bruce OPP have charged Nancy MCNABB, 67 years-of-age and Lucas MCNABB, 27 years-of-age, both from Georgian Bluffs, with the following offences: 

•  Possession of a Schedule 1 substance for the purposing in trafficking – cocaine, section 5(2) Controlled Drugs and Substance Act (CDSA)
• Possession of a Schedule 1 substance for the purposing in trafficking – heroin, section 5(2) CDSA
• Possession of a Schedule 3 substance for the purposing in trafficking – psilocybin, section 5(2) CDSA
• Possession of a Schedule 1 substance for the purposing in trafficking – opioid, section 5(2) CDSA
• Possession of a Schedule 1 substance – methamphetamine, section 4(1) CDSA

Both accused must attend the Ontario Court of Justice in Owen Sound on February 25, 2021.

(PERTH COUNTY, ON) – The Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating after an assault occurred on Highway 7, in the Township of Perth South last weekend.

On January 16 2021, just after 6:30 p.m., the Perth County OPP and Perth County Paramedic Service received a report of an assault that had just occurred after a road rage type incident. The investigation revealed that two vehicles were travelling northbound towards Stratford, when the suspect vehicle passed the victim dangerously, and then both vehicles came to a stop. During the incident, both drivers exited their vehicles, and the victim was assaulted. The victim received minor injuries as a result of the incident.

A female passenger with blond hair was observed in the vehicle. The victim was driving a silver Honda Civic and the suspect was driving an older model silver Nissan Altima or Sentra. The victim and the suspect were not known to each other.

The suspect is described as:

• Male, Caucasian
• Approximately 40-55 years old
• 5’8″ to 5’11”
• Short brown hair, with “5 o’clock shadow” facial hair
• Wearing dark leather jacket
• Driving older model silver Nissan Altima or Sentra

Anyone who may have relevant dash cam footage of the incident is asked to contact the Perth County OPP. 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.

(BLUEWATER, ON) – A Bluewater resident is facing several charges, including Impaired Operation charges after he was stopped north of Zurich last week.

On January 22, 2021 at approximately 11:41 p.m. a Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer was patrolling northeast of Zurich when he observed a pickup truck driver fail to stop for a stop sign located at Blind Line and Kippen Road. The investigating officer followed after the suspect vehicle and was able to catch up with it when it came to a stop at a residence located on Kippen Road.

While speaking with the driver the investigating officer observed open alcohol inside the vehicle and noted the driver was displaying several signs of impairment. As a result the driver was placed under arrest for Impaired Operation and was subsequently transported to the Huron OPP detachment for breath tests. 

The driver supplied two samples of his breath to the qualified Intoxilizer Technician and both tests were found to be above the legal limit. 

Robert CARTMALE, 72 years of age from Bluewater has been charged with Impaired Operation, Impaired Operation – Blood Alcohol Concentration Over 80, Disobey Stop Sign and Drive Motor Vehicle with Open Container of Alcohol.

His motor vehicle was towed and impounded and his driver’s licence was suspended for an automatic 90 days.  

(NORTH HURON, ON) – A Wingham resident is facing impaired driving charges following an investigation conducted by Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) this past weekend in Wingham.

On Saturday, January 23, 2021 at approximately 12:14 p.m. Huron County OPP was notified of a crash involving the driver of a pickup truck that reversed into an unoccupied vehicle that was parked on Shuter Street. The suspect driver initially left the scene however he returned to the scene shortly thereafter where he was spoken to by police. 

Upon speaking with the driver the investigating officer made a demand for the suspect driver to provide a sample of his breath into the roadside screening device. The driver complied and registered a fail. The driver was also observed to be displaying some signs of impairment thus he was arrested for impaired operation.

The accused was subsequently transported to the Huron OPP Detachment for breath tests. Two samples of breath were supplied to the Intoxilizer Technician and both samples were found to be above the legal limit. 

William DARLING, 64 years of age from Wingham has been charged with Operation While Impaired & Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 Plus). The accused has since been released from custody with a court appearance scheduled for March 15, 2021 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich. 

The accused’s driver’s licence has been suspended for an automatic 90 days.

(HURON EAST, ON) – A Morris-Turnberry resident is facing a charge of Blood Alcohol Concentration – 80 Plus following a traffic stop conducted by members of the Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Detachment last week.

On Thursday, January 21, 2021 at approximately 3:15 p.m. Huron OPP members received a complaint about a possible impaired driver operating a pickup truck. Officers immediately began patrolling for the suspect vehicle and less than 20 minutes later officers located and stopped the vehicle in Brussels.

A roadside screening device was used and the driver registered a fail. As a result he was placed under arrest and was transported to the Huron OPP Detachment for breath tests. The driver supplied two samples of his breath to the qualified Intoxilizer Technician and both tests were found to be over the legal limit. 

Kevin GREEN, 54 years of age from Morris-Turnberry has been charged with Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration – 80 Plus. He has since been released from custody with a court date scheduled for March 15, 2021 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.

His motor vehicle was towed and impounded and his licence has been suspended for an automatic 90 days.

(MIDDLESEX, ON) – On Saturday January 23, 2021 at 10:52 p.m. members of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police responded to reports of a motor vehicle collision in the area of the 2300 block of Denfield Rd., located in the Municipality of Middlesex Centre. Police learned that a pickup truck had left the roadway striking two hydro poles, before later striking a vacant building.

The suspect fled the scene on foot and was later tracked down and arrested by members of the Middlesex OPP with the assistance of OPP K9.

As a result of an investigation police have charged Skylr CUMMINGS -age 24- of Goderich, ON with:

•  Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs as per section 320.14(1)(a) of the Criminal Code (CC)
• Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus) as per section 320.14(1)(b) CC
• Failure to stop after accident as per section 320.16(1)

The accused has been released from police custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice on March 1 to speak to the charges.

Crashes involving alcohol and/or drugs are a leading criminal cause of death in Canada. Every day, on average, up to 4 Canadians are killed and many more are injured in alcohol and/or drug-related motor vehicle crashes on public roads.

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.

(NORTH HURON, ON) – A drug trafficking investigation conducted in Wingham by members of the Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Detachment and the Huron-Perth Community Street Crimes Unit (CSCU) has resulted in the seizure of Methamphetamine and the arrest of a Wingham resident.

On Wednesday, January 21, 2021 members from the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Huron-Perth Community Street Crimes Units (CSCU), West Region Emergency Response Team (ERT) and Canine executed a search warrant at a residence located on Frances Street in Wingham. 

As a result of the execution of the search warrant, police seized a quantity of suspected Methamphetamine. The estimated street value of the seized controlled substances is $768.   

In addition to the seized controlled substances, police also seized offence related property consisting of drug trafficking paraphernalia consisting of packaging materials, digital scales, cell phone and an electronic device.     

Scott RICHARDSON, 41 years of age from Wingham has been charged with Possession of Methamphetamine for the Purposes of Trafficking.

He has been released from custody with court date scheduled for March 15, 2021 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich. 

Any person with information regarding this incident is asked to 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), where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.