Category: Police Press Releases

(Township of Malahide) On January 16th, 2021 at approximately 8:51pm Elgin County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers responded to a report of single motor vehicle collision on John Wise Line near Hacienda Road, Township of Malahide. The vehicle, a 2016 SUV, had been travelling west on John Wise Line when it left the roadway and traveled into the south ditch striking several mailboxes and a driveway culvert. The vehicle was extensively damaged in the collision. The driver and lone occupant of the vehicle was transported by EMS to hospital with minor injuries.

As a result of the investigation police have charged the driver of the vehicle, Braydon Gregory UNDERHILL, age 23 of the Municipality of Bayham with;

1.      Impaired Driving contrary to section 320.14(1)(a) of the Criminal Code

2.      Failing or Refusal to Comply with Demand contrary to section 320.15(1) of the Criminal Code

UNDERHILL was released on a Form 10 (Promise to Appear) with a future St. Thomas court date of February 23^rd, 2021.

(MIDDLESEX, ON) – On Sunday January 17, 2021 at 11:13 p.m. a member of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop in the area of Clarke Side Rd and Trafalgar St. in the City of London, where it was confirmed that the driver of the motor vehicle was wanted on an outstanding warrant, issued by the Grey Bruce OPP.   

Upon attempting to effect the arrest, to driver began to resist police and a struggle ensued. The driver was safely placed under arrest and transported to the London OPP detachment where he was later released from police custody.

As a result of an investigation police have charged Justin ZIEGLER – age 31- of London, ON with:

• Resist a Peace Officer as per section 129(a) of the Criminal Code.

The accused was also arrested, charged and released from police custody on the outstanding warrant issued by the Grey Bruce OPP for the offence of:

• CC 380(1)(b) Fraud Under $5000

The accused is scheduled to appear in an Ontario Court of Justice on March 25^th, 2021 to speak to the charges.

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.

(ORILLIA, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is requesting that Ontarians voluntarily comply with the new Stay-at-Home Order to limit mobility outside their homes, except for essential reasons, to limit the spread of the COVID-19 virus.

OPP officers will enforce the Stay-at-Home Order, under the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act (EMPCA), and the Reopening Ontario Act (ROA) by focusing on non-compliance in businesses and restaurants, complaints from the public and outdoor gatherings of more than five (5) people. Officers can disperse and ticket individuals found to be non-compliance with the Acts.

Fines are $750 for failing to comply with an order and/or $1,000 for preventing others (including individuals, employees or other workers) from following an order. Maximum fines for individuals are up $100,000 and $10 million for a corporation. Failure to follow the rules can result in prosecution or jail time.

As a reminder, in the absence of a complaint or other grounds, officers will not arbitrarily stop an individual or a vehicle or enter a dwelling for the singular purpose of checking compliance with the order. Individuals are not expected to provide proof of essential work. Officers can ask an individual to identify themselves if they have reasonable grounds to believe the individual is violating an Act.

The OPP asks that 9-1-1 be used for emergency purposes only. If you have questions about the Stay-At-Home order please visit covid-19.ontario.ca/zones-and-restrictions. To learn more about COVID-19 support services, visit https://www.211oncovid19.ca/ or call the hotline at 211 for assistance. 211 is staffed 24 hours a day, seven days a week and service is available in 150 languages.

(TOWNSHIP OF MAPLETON, ON) – On December 26, 2020, at approximately 8:15 a.m. the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a theft of a truck which had just occurred at a residence on Wellington Road 7 near Alma.

Witnesses reported that two suspects arrived at the victim’s property in a black pick-up truck that was carrying a snowmobile. One of the suspects then stole the victim’s vehicle and the two fled the area at a high rate of speed.

A short time later, police spotted one of the pick-up trucks on the Fourteenth Line of Mapleton Township. As police were attempting to pull over the vehicle, the suspect suddenly reversed and collided with an OPP cruiser causing minor damage.

During the arrest, police formed the opinion that the driver was under the influence of alcohol. A Roadside Screening Device test was conducted which resulted in a fail. The driver was arrested and brought to a local OPP operations centre for further testing.

Police determined that the motor vehicle was stolen out of Middlesex County and the snowmobile was reported stolen out of West Grey. A quantity of cocaine was located in the stolen vehicle.

Carrie Lynn BENINGER, 40-years-old from Barrie, has been charged with;

• Theft of Motor Vehicle Over $5000
•  Possession Property Obtained by Crime Over $5000 (2 counts)
•  Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5000
• Dangerous Operation of a Motor Vehicle
• Operation While Impaired-Over 80
• Possession of a Controlled Substance-Cocaine

As a result of further investigation, the second suspect that fled the area in the other stolen truck was later identified. They are currently in custody on outstanding charges with another police agency.

Matthew Irwin CHARLTON, 36-years-old from Wingham has been charged with;

• Theft of Motor Vehicle Over $5000
• Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5000 (2 counts)
• Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5000
• Possession Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000 – in Canada.
• Dangerous Operation of a Motor Vehicle
• Operate Motor Vehicle While Prohibited (4 counts)

Both accused will appear at the Ontario Court of Justice-Guelph at a later date.

(LAKESHORE, ON) – On January 14, 2021, at approximately 5:45 a.m. Lakeshore Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were called to an address in the 1600 Block of County Road 22, Municipality of Lakeshore regarding a robbery.

Members of the Emergency Response Unit (ERT) and Canine Services where utilized at the scene. Major Crime and Forensic Identification Services (FIS) have been engaged to assist with the investigation.

There were no injuries sustained as a result of the robbery.

The lone suspect produced an edged weapon before fleeing the scene. The suspect is described as male, white, wearing a grey hoodie with a black hoodie underneath, brown pants and black running shoes. He was carrying a black back pack.

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

(SAUGEEN FIRST NATION, ON) – On January 14, 2021 at 1:07 a.m. members of the Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) program on Bruce Road 13, near French Bay Road, in the Saugeen First Nation.

OPP officers spoke with a driver, who failed a roadside screening device. The driver was arrested and transported to the Grey Bruce OPP detachment in Wiarton. 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 Samantha HARVIE, 24 years-of-age, from Saugeen First Nation with operation of a motor vehicle while impaired by alcohol, section 320.14(1)(a) Criminal Code of Canada (CCC) and operation while impaired with blood alcohol concentration 80 mgs or more, section 320.14(1)(b) CCC.

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

The accused must attend the Ontario Court of Justice in Owen Sound on February 24, 2021.

(GREY HIGHLANDS, ON) – On January 12, 2021 at 11:22 p.m. Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a traffic complaint involving a possible impaired driver on Highway 10, near Road 170, in the Municipality of Grey Highlands.

OPP officers located the involved vehicle and conducted a traffic stop. The driver initially stopped but then decided to speed away from the scene, narrowly missing the officers. Further investigation revealed that this was a stolen vehicle from Owen Sound.

Officers patrolled the area and located the suspect vehicle stopped on Grey Road 4, near the Village of Maxwell with the driver asleep behind the wheel. The driver was arrested for impaired driving and other offences and was transported to the Grey Bruce OPP detachment in Chatsworth. A breath test conducted at the detachment, recorded readings over the legal limit of 80 milligrams of alcohol in 100 millilitres of blood.

As a result of this investigation, Grey Bruce OPP have charged Dakota WEIDENDORF, 27 years-of-age, from Owen Sound, with the following offences:

• Operation of a motor vehicle while impaired by alcohol, section 320.14(1)(a) Criminal Code of Canada (CCC)
• Operation while impaired with blood alcohol concentration 80 mgs or more, section 320.14(1)(b) CCC
• Dangerous operation of a motor vehicle, section 320.13(1) CCC
• Flight from peace officer, section 320.17 CCC
• Possession of property obtained by crime – over $5,000., section 354(1)(a) CCC
• Failing to comply with release order, section 145(5)(a) CCC

The accused’s driver’s licence is suspended for 90 days and the stolen vehicle was seized and returned to the owner. 

The accused was held for a bail hearing at the Ontario Court of Justice in Owen Sound on January 13, 2021.

(SOUTHGATE, ON) – On January 8, 2021 at 5:54 p.m. officers from the Grey Bruce Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to an assault occurrence at an apartment complex on Grey Road 109, in the Village of Holstein, in the Township of Southgate.   

A resident was verbally threatened by another tenant, who brandished an electroshock weapon, (similar to a taser). There were no injuries.

As a result of the investigation, Grey Bruce OPP have charged Corey WEBBER, 51 years-of-age, from Southgate, ON, with the following offences:

•  Assault with a weapon, section 267(a) Criminal Code of Canada (CCC)
• Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, section 88 CCC
• Uttering threats to cause death or bodily harm, section 264.1(1)(a) CCC
• Failing to comply with a release order, section 145(5)(a) CCC

The accused must attend the Ontario Court of Justice in Owen Sound on January 21, 2021.

(RIPLEY, ON) – Instead of insurance claims and truck shopping for New Years, two truck owners are thankful for a watchful community and positive use of social media that lead to the return of their trucks.

On Tuesday, December 29^th 2020 at 12:44pm, South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) began to investigate the theft of a white pick-up truck and a quantity of tools from Huron Street in Ripley. The items and motor vehicle had been stolen earlier that morning.

Word of the theft was reported throughout the community on social media and Police began to receive tips from the watchful and caring community. The tips lead responding officers to the location of the stolen pick-up truck that was stuck in a field just outside of the town. When officers arrived on scene, an individual was taken into custody without incident.

Dylan DUNDAS, 30-years-old, of Huron-Kinloss Township was charged with four counts of Possessing Stolen Property and 2 counts of Fail to Comply with Probation. The accused was held in custody pending the results of a bail hearing and will be appearing, as required, to answer to the charges.

The stolen pick-up truck was recovered, along with stolen tools valued at $10,000 and a second pick-up truck that was reported stolen out of Middlesex County.

The South Bruce OPP appreciates the support of the community with this investigation. These timely tips directly lead to the safe return of stolen property to the rightful owners.

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.

(NORTH PERTH, ON) – A North Perth resident is facing a number of charges, including firearms and assault charges following a domestic incident last weekend.

On January 10 2021, just after 11:30 p.m., the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to an assault that had just occurred in Listowel, in the Municipality of North Perth. During the investigation, it was determined that the suspect had also uttered threats of death, and had been in possession of a firearm.

On January 11 2021, the Huron-Perth Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), along with the Perth County OPP, executed a search warrant at a residence on Elizabeth Street East, Listowel, for evidence of the offences. During the search, methamphetamine was also located.

As a result, a 31-year-old North Perth resident, has been charged with:

• Utter Threats – Cause Death or Bodily Harm
• Assault – Spousal
• Pointing a Firearm
• Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm
• Possession of a Schedule I Substance – Methamphetamine

The accused was held in custody pending a bail hearing.

Victims of and domestic violence are not alone. If you, or someone you know, is in need of support, there are local resources available to help. One organization you can contact is Victim Services Bruce Grey Perth at 1-866-376-9852.

If you are in an immediate crisis, dial 9-1-1.