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David Baynton Was Arrested

(SOUTHGATE, ON) – On April 22, 2024, at 6:52 a.m., the Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report that a credit card was stolen out of a vehicle on Main Street East in Dundalk.

Police spoke with the victim who advised that the credit card was stolen out of the vehicle and used in multiple locations to purchase items. The police were able to obtain video surveillance from businesses that the card was used at.

Police have arrested and charged 54-year-old David Baynton of Southgate with to following offences:

·      Possession property obtained by crime under $5000

·      Use credit card data

The accused was released and to attend the Ontario Court of Justice in Owen Sound on May 23, 2024.

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15 Year Old Armed Repeat Offender Arrested Following Foot Chase

(SOUTHGATE, ON) – On March 29, 2024, the Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a call that an individual was attempting to break into a vehicle on Ridley Crescent in Southgate.

Officers attended located a masked individual nearby who fled from officers. Officers arrested the individual after a brief foot chase.

A 15-year-old individual from Toronto was charged with:

·      Mischief

·      Resist Peace Officer

·      Obstruct Peace Officer

·      Disguise with Intent

·      Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose

·      Possession of a Schedule I Substance – Methamphetamine

·      Unauthorized Possession of Weapon

·      Fail to Comply with Sentence

·      Failure to Comply with Release Order – Other Than to Attend Court

·      Fail to Comply wit Probation Order

The accused was held pending a bail hearing.

The accused can’t be identified under provisions of the Youth Criminal Justice Act (YCJA).

If anyone has any information, they are being asked to contact the 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 https://crimestop-gb.org/ where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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$20,000 In Stolen Property Recovered From Southgate “Business”

(SOUTHGATE, ON) – On February 10th, 2024, at 9:48 a.m., the Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a stolen Case International Combine “header” valued at over $20,000 in the Township of Southgate.

Kevin Innis, 40 years of age from Melancthon was charged with the following:

·      Possession of property obtained by crime over $5000

·      Operate a motor vehicle without insurance

·      Fail to apply for permit on becoming an owner

On March 25, 2024, the Grey Bruce and Dufferin County Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) received a tip from the public on the location of the Case International Combine “header”. The Grey Bruce and Dufferin County CSCU attended a business on 260 Sideroad in Melacthon. The Grey Bruce and Dufferin County CSCU seized the Case International Combine “header” and return it to the owner.

If you have any information you can contact the Grey Bruce OPP or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477; submit a secure Web-Tip at www.cstip.ca; or get the P3 Tips mobile app. You will not be asked to identify yourself; you do not have to appear in court, and you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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Matthew Wilson – Drunk Driving

(SOUTHGATE, ON) – On March 23, 2024, at 7:17 p.m., the Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a single motor vehicle collision on Grey Road 9 in Southgate. 

Police attended and the driver was transported to hospital for minor injuries. While the officers were speaking to the driver, the driver was displaying signs of impairment. The driver provided a sample of breath into an ASD which registered a fail. The driver was arrested and transported to the Grey Bruce OPP Detachment for further tests by a Qualified Breath Technician.

Matthew Wilson, 32-years-old of Southgate was charged with:

·    Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)

·    Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

·    Driver fail to surrender licence

·    Careless Driving

·    Drive motor vehicle with unsealed container of liquor

The accused will appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Owen Sound on April 11, 2024.

The OPP remains committed to taking alcohol/drug-impaired drivers off our roads through enforcement and public education. our roads through enforcement and public education. Drivers are reminded that no amount of alcohol or drugs in your system is safe when driving.  If you suspect that someone is driving while impaired by alcohol or drugs, it is important to call 9-1-1 to report it.

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Gilbert Coles – Drunk Driving, No Insurance

(SOUTHGATE, ON) – A Southgate individual is facing charges after an Automated Licence Plate Recognition (ALPR) System notification.

On February 23, 2024, at 1:04 p.m., the Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were patrolling Victoria Street East in Southgate. The officer received an ALPR notification for unauthorized plates. The officer conducted a traffic stop. As police were speaking to the driver, the driver was displaying signs of impairment. The driver provided a sample of breath into an Approved Screening Device (ASD) which registered a fail. The driver was transported to the OPP Detachment in Chatsworth for further testing.

Gilbert Coles, 62-year-old from Southgate was charged with:

·      Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)

·      Operation while impaired – alcohol

·      Operate a motor vehicle without insurance

The accused will appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Owen Sound on March 7, 2024.

If you plan on drinking or consuming drugs, plan to not drive. Instead, arrange for a designated driver, take a taxi or public transit, or come up with another plan that takes impaired driving out of the picture.