Category: Police Press Releases

(MORRIS-TURNBERRY, ON) – It didn’t take long for Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) to lay their first Impaired Operation charge of 2021. A traffic stop at approximately 1:40 a.m. on New Year’s Day resulted in an arrest and a charge for a Morris-Turnberry resident.

Huron County OPP officers were patrolling in Morris-Turnberry when they spotted a vehicle making a wide turn from Moncrieff Road onto London Road. A traffic stop was initiated and police spoke with the driver. Upon speaking with the driver the investigating officer noted the driver had consumed some alcohol. A roadside screening test was performed and the driver registered a fail.

Upon failing his test he was taken into custody and was transported to the Huron OPP Detachment for breath tests. Two samples of breath were analyzed by the Intoxilizer Technician and both tests were found to be over the legal limit.

Paul HALLAHAN, 50 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 appearance scheduled for March 15, 2021 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.

(WEST GREY, ON) – On December 28, 2020 at 3:25 a.m. Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) located a vehicle stopped in the middle of the road on Grey Road 12, just outside of the Village of Markdale.  

OPP officers spoke with the driver, who displayed obvious signs of impairment, so they were arrested for impaired driving. The driver was transported to the Grey Bruce OPP detachment in Chatsworth. A breath test conducted at the detachment, recorded readings over twice the legal limit of 80 mgs of alcohol in 100 millilitres of blood. 

Grey Bruce OPP have charged Joshua SPARKS, 39 years-of-age, from West Grey, ON 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 impounded for seven days.

The accused must attend the Ontario Court of Justice in Owen Sound on February 4, 2021.

(ASHFIELD-COLBORNE-WAWANOSH, ON) – A Lucknow resident has been charged with Impaired Operation following a collision investigation conducted by Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP).

At approximately 6:07 p.m. on December 27, 2020 Huron OPP members responded to a report of a single vehicle collision located on Donnybrook Line near Bruce Road 86. Upon arrival police located a vehicle that had been driven off the roadway into the snow filled ditch. Upon being cleared by EMS the investigating officer spoke with the driver and became suspicious the driver may have been impaired by a drug. 

A Standard Field Sobriety Test (SFST) was completed on the driver and the accused performed poorly. The accused was subsequently placed under arrest and was transported to the Tillsonburg OPP Detachment where he completed a Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) evaluation. Upon completion of the evaluation the DRE deemed the driver to be impaired by a drug. 

Robin WELLSTEAD, 51 years of age from Lucknow has been charged with Operation While Impaired. He has since been released from custody with a court appearance scheduled for March 8, 2021 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich. 

(HURON EAST, ON) – A traffic complaint investigated by members of the Huron County and Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Detachments has resulted in an Impaired Driving charge against a Huron East resident. 

On Wednesday, December 23, 2020 at approximately 3:05 p.m. Huron OPP received information about a vehicle that was travelling in an erratic manner on Hensall Road west of Seaforth. Minutes later officers were able to locate the suspect vehicle parked at a residence located on Hensall Road. Officers were able to identify the driver and upon speaking with the driver they noted the driver to be displaying some signs of impairment.

The driver was arrested and was transported to the Clinton OPP Detachment for breath tests. The driver supplied two samples of her breath to the Intoxilizer Technician and both tests were analyzed to be over the legal limit.

Barbara LYCAN, 74 years of age, from Huron East has been charged with Operation While Impaired & Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration 80 Plus. She was later released from custody and now has a court appearance scheduled for February 1, 2021 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.

(HALDIMAND COUNTY, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Haldimand County Detachment is investigating following a robbery at a residence on Munsee Street North in Cayuga, Haldimand County, Ontario.   

On Monday November 16, 2020 at 7:05 a.m., OPP responded to Munsee Street North for a report of a robbery at a residence.  

OPP investigation determined that on Monday November, 2020 shortly after 5:05 a.m., an unknown suspect entered the residence through an insecure door and proceeded to restrain the victim.

While the victim was restrained, the suspect removed jewelry, Canadian currency and various hunting and fishing knives from the residence before fleeing the area.

The victim was able to free themselves and get to a neighbour’s residence where they called 9-1-1.

The victim was not injured during the incident.

The suspect was described as a male, tall, 20-30 years old, wearing a red scarf over their face.

Throughout the ongoing investigation, members of the Haldimand County OPP Crime Unit have identified individuals involved.

On Monday January 4, 2021, with the assistance of London Police Service and Six Nations Police Service, OPP charged 45-year-old Jodi SIMPSON of Townsend, Haldimand County, ON with:

• Robbery using a firearm
• Possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000
• Use of credit card

The accused was held for a bail hearing at the Ontario Court of Justice in Cayuga.

Members of the Haldimand County OPP Crime Unit continue to investigate and anticipate further arrests.

OPP is asking anyone who may have noticed any suspicious persons or vehicles, or who may have any information regarding this incident to contact them at 1- 888 – 310 – 1122.

Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1 – 800 – 222 – 8477 (TIPS) or leave an anonymous online message at www.helpsolvecrime.com where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000.

(MEAFORD, ON) – On December 26, 2020 at 7:25 p.m. Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were dispatched to a single motor vehicle collision involving a sport utility vehicle that was stuck in the ditch on the 2^nd Concession, near Sideroad 22, in the Municipality of Meaford.

OPP officers attended the scene and spoke with the driver, who failed a roadside screening device. The driver was arrested and transported to the Grey Bruce OPP detachment in Chatsworth. A breath test recorded readings over twice the legal limit of 80 mgs of alcohol in 100 millilitres of blood. 

Grey Bruce OPP have charged Shane GURNEY, 48 years-of-age, from Owen Sound 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 February 18, 2021.

(TOWNSHIP OF GUELPH-ERAMOSA, ON) – On December 31, 2020, at approximately 9:05 p.m. Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a single motor vehicle collision on Wellington Road 124 near the Fourth Line of Guelph-Eramosa Township. It was reported that a motor vehicle had left the roadway, entered a ditch and came to rest on the front lawn of a residence. The vehicle was observed being removed by a tow truck.

Police located the vehicle and spoke with the driver and determined that their ability to operate a motor vehicle was impaired by alcohol and they were placed under arrest. The driver was transported to a local OPP Operation Centre for further testing.

Kyle Patrick TUOHY, 22-years-old of Guelph has been charged with Impaired Operation and Impaired Operation – 80 Plus (mg of alcohol per 100 mL 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 February 5, 2021.

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.

(COUNTY OF BRANT, ON) -Members of the Brant County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a reported robbery on William Street in Paris in the County of Brant at approximately 5:10 a.m. on January 4, 2021.

County of Brant OPP members attended and determined that an altercation took place in a taxi cab between the driver and a customer. During the altercation the driver’s purse containing personal property was taken and the suspect fled the area on foot.

Police located and arrested the suspect a short distance from the incident.

County of Brant OPP have charged Wesley MCPHERSON 30-years-old of the County of Brant with the following offences under the Criminal Code of Canada:

• Robbery Section 344(1)(b)
• Assault Section 266

The accused will appear in the Ontario Court of Justice at a later date to answer to the charges

Anyone with information about any incident in the County of Brant can call the County of Brant OPP at 1-888-310-1122. 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.crimestoppers-brant.ca where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

(OXFORD COUNTY, ON) – On Friday, January 1, 2021, at approximately 1:12 p.m., the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Oxford County Detachment responded to 9-1-1 emergency call for a child locked in a vehicle at a Gobles Road, Blandford-Blenheim Township address.

It was determined that a child was accidentally locked in a running motor vehicle at which time police were called. A local towing company was subsequently contacted and attended the address. As a result, the 2-year-old child was and reunited with their parents. No injuries were reported.

What do you do if your child is locked in a car?

• Call 9-1-1 for help. Police and fire personnel will be immediately dispatched to your location.
• Block the sunlight.
• Remain calm.
• Take note of the time.

The OPP is encouraging all parent and caregivers to carry their vehicle keys on their person at all times in case the locks on the vehicle engage without notice.

(WALKERTON, ON) – On January 2, 2021 at 9:07 a.m., the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a theft report from a residence along Westwood Drive in Walkerton. Sometime between 11:00 p.m. on January 1, 2021 and 5:30 a.m. on January 2, 2021, a Blue Yamaha Nitro FX1 snowmobile with license number 3AE794 was taken. The serial number is on file with police.

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.

(LAKESHORE, ON) – On December 31, 2020, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) laid charges as a result of an investigation into the fatal collision that occurred on December 12, 2020 on County Road 46 east of County Road 19, Lakeshore.

 Jonathon GRELLETTE, 31-years-old, of Lakeshore was arrested and charged with Criminal Code of Canada offences:

• Dangerous Operation causing death
• Dangerous Operation causing bodily harm

The matter is scheduled for January 27, 2021, at the Windsor Ontario Court of Justice.

Cassandra RIDEOUT, 30-years-old of Lakeshore, died when the vehicle she was a passenger in was involved in a collision with another vehicle. 

A section of County Road 46 was closed for several hours as the OPP’s Technical Collision Investigators (TCI) completed their investigation. 

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.