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(NORTH PERTH, ON) – An impaired driver in North Perth will now be walking after their licence was suspended for 90 days, and their vehicle impounded for seven days.

Just after 11:00 p.m. on November 04 2020, Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers were conducting a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (R.I.D.E.) program on Line 87, in the Municipality of North Perth, when a driver entered the program. During the course of the investigation, officers formed the opinion that the driver had consumed 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, where two samples of breath provided were more than double the legal limit.

As a result, Matthew ALEXANDER, 34, of North Perth, has been charged with:

Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 Plus)

Driver Fail to Surrender Licence

Fail to Surrender Permit for Motor Vehicle

Fail to Surrender Insurance Card

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 at the Ontario Court of Justice in Stratford at a later date to answer to the charges.

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.

(GREY HIGHLANDS, ON) – On November 2, 2020 Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were dispatched to a report of two stolen pickup trucks from a business at Road 180, in the Municipality of Grey Highlands.

Police were advised that a (white) 2006 pickup truck and a second, (white) 2020 pickup truck were both stolen overnight. A vehicle was left at the scene, which was reported stolen from an address in Chatsworth on November 1, 2020.

With the assistance of Dufferin County OPP, Wellington County OPP and Shelburne Police Service, officers were able to locate and arrest the suspects after they stole an additional vehicle from Dufferin County.

As a result of this investigation, Grey Bruce OPP have charged Ryan FOX, 27 years-of-age, from West Grey, ON with the following offences:

Possession of property obtained by crime (under $5,000), section 355(b) Criminal Code of Canada (CC)

Three counts of theft of a motor vehicle, section 333.1 CC

Two counts of Possession of property obtained by crime (over $5,000), section 355(a) CC

Possession of a Schedule 1 substance – Methamphetamine, section 4(1) Controlled Drugs and Substance Act (CDSA)

Dangerous operation of a motor vehicle, section 320.13(1) CC

Grey Bruce OPP have also charged Dearl VESSIE, 30 years-of-age, from South Bruce, ON with the following offences:

Possession of property obtained by crime (under $5,000), section 355(b) CC

Three counts of theft of a motor vehicle, section 333.1 CC

Two counts of Possession of property obtained by crime (over $5,000), section 355(a) CC

Possession of a Schedule 1 substance – Methamphetamine, section 4(1) CDSA

Fail to comply with Probation Order, section 733.1(1) CC

Police have recovered all four of the involved stolen vehicles.

Both of the accused were held for a bail hearing in Ontario Court of Justice in Owen Sound on November 3, 2020.

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.

(TOWNSHIP OF CENTRE WELLINGTON, ON) – On October 30, 2020 at approximately 3:45 p.m., a Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer was monitoring traffic and conducting radar on Wellington Road 7 south of Elora. The officer observed a southbound passenger vehicle travelling at a speed that appeared to be well above the posted 80 km/h speed limit. The vehicle was locked on radar in excess of 135 km/h.

Spencer William SNELLING, 24-years-old of Cambridge has been charged with Racing a Motor Vehicle contrary to the Highway Traffic Act and for Having Cannabis Readily Available contrary to the Cannabis Control Act.

The defendant is scheduled to appear in Guelph at the Ontario Court of Justice – Provincial Offences Court on March 31, 2021. The vehicle and driver’s licence were seized for a period of seven days as per statute.

(TOWNSHIP OF GUELPH-ERAMOSA, ON) – On October 31, 2020 members of the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (R.I.D.E.) check on Paisley Road near Township Road 1 in Guelph-Eramosa Township.

At approximately 3:45 p.m., a grey passenger van entered the R.I.D.E. check. While speaking with the occupants, officers discovered improper plates attached to the vehicle.

Further Investigation revealed that the vehicle was reported stolen in 2017 from Winnipeg, Manitoba. The two occupants were subsequently arrested.

Abel Solomon NIGUSSIE, 32-years-old of Winnipeg, Manitoba has been charged with;

Possession of Property Obtained by a Crime contrary to the Criminal Code.

Drive Motor Vehicle with Open Container of Liquor contrary to the Liquor Licence Act

Use Plate Not Authorized for Vehicle contrary to the Highway Traffic Act

Rene Valladares RAMOS, 37-years-old of Kitchener has been charged with;

Occupant of Motor Vehicle Taken Without Consent contrary to the Criminal Code.

Have Open Container of Liquor in Vehicle contrary to the Liquor Licence Act

Both accused are scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice – Guelph on December 4, 2020 to answer to the charges.

(MIDDLESEX, ON) On Wednesday November 4, 2020 at 6:14 a.m. members of the Middlesex Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to reports of a two vehicle, head on collision on Elginfield Rd. west of Highbury Ave. in the Municipality of Middlesex Centre.

Emergency crews arrived on scene and located a SUV and passenger vehicle with serious damage. The lone occupant from each vehicle was alert and conscious at the scene and later transported to a local area hospital by members of the Middlesex-London EMS. At 8:14 a.m. OPP were updated that one driver later died in hospital as a result of injuries sustained in the collision.

Members of the OPP Technical Traffic Collision Investigation Team (TTCI) have been deployed to the scene to assist with the on-going investigation.

Elginfield Rd. will remain closed to the pubic between Highbury Ave. and Stonehouse Line as the investigation continues. The road is expected to be closed for the next several hours. Police are asking the public to take alternate routes and expect delays in the area.

The Middlesex OPP are looking to the public for any information or tips related to this incident. If you know anything please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) where you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2000.

(TOWNSHIP OF PUSLINCH, ON) – On November 1, 2020 at approximately 1:30 p.m. a member of the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop of a passenger vehicle on Lake Road in Puslinch Township.

Police spoke with the driver and formed the opinion that they had alcohol in their system. A Roadside Screening Test was conducted which resulted in a fail. The driver was arrested and brought to a local OPP Operations Centre for further testing.

Joseph Christopher HODGKINSON, 30-years-old of Brantford has been charged with Impaired Operation – 80 Plus (mg of alcohol per 100 mL of blood contrary to the Criminal Code, Driving a Motor Vehicle with Cannabis Readily Available contrary to the Cannabis Control Act, and Speeding contrary to the Highway traffic Act.

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 November 24, 2020.

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.

(GODERICH, ON) – This morning around 6:00 a.m. Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a restaurant in Goderich after a customer became aggressive and started swearing at staff members after he was politely asked to wear a mask.

Police arrived on scene and quickly realized the male had been trespassed from the restaurant just days before. He was directed to leave the premises however he refused to do so thus he was arrested and physically removed by police.

Upon arrest police searched the accused and found him in possession of break and enter instruments and a quantity of suspected methamphetamine. Further, police also found the male to be failing to comply with his probation orders.

Aaron WEDGE, 30 years of age of no fixed address has been charged with Possession of Break-in Instruments, Possession of a Schedule I Substance – Methamphetamine and Fail to Comply with Probation Order – 2 counts.

He remains in custody with a court appearance scheduled for later today.

(CENTRAL HURON, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is on the lookout for a stolen Jeep Wrangler that was taken this week from a residence near Blyth.

Upon speaking with the owner of the vehicle police learned the vehicle was stolen from an Allboro Line residence sometime around 4:00 a.m. on November 2, 2020. Investigators learned a person of interest showed up at the front door of the victim’s place around 4:00 a.m. and asked for some gasoline. The property owner sent the person on his way and it was discovered shortly thereafter his vehicle had been taken.

The stolen vehicle is described as a blue, 2015 two-door Jeep Wrangler with a soft top valued at $22,000. Also, inside the vehicle at the time of the theft was about $40,000 worth of equipment and other articles. Some of the items included a GPS base station, tripod, antennas, marine battery, and jackets.

The person of interest is described as a white male, in his early 20’s with a scruffy, dark beard wearing a dark jacket.

Huron County OPP reminds property owners to always pocket your keys, remove valuables from your vehicle and never leave an unattended vehicle unlocked.

Any person with information regarding this incident should immediately contact Huron OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or (519) 482-1677.

(MIDDLESEX, ON) – On Wednesday November 3, 2020 at 1:42 a.m. members of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were contacted by an alert citizen with respect to a suspicious male observed on a property in the 2100 block area of Clarke Side Rd., located in the Municipality of Middlesex Centre.

Officers quickly arrived on scene and began to patrol the area when moments later they located the male suspect. During the course of the interaction, the male fled from police on foot and yelled back at the officer catch me if you can”. The officer quickly exited the vehicle and engaged in a foot pursuit where he caught up to the male and effected an arrest. Upon the search of the male incident to arrest

(TOWNSHIP OF PUSLINCH, ON) – On November 1, 2020, at approximately 8:00 p.m. the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a vehicle in the ditch on Highway 6 near Highway 401 in Puslinch Township.

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

A 17-year-old resident of Milton 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 at a future court date.

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.

(WEST PERTH, ON) – One person has been arrested and charged after they were caught stealing fuel from a rural property in the Municipality of West Perth.

On November 01 2020, just before 4:00 a.m., the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a call from a citizen after they caught someone stealing fuel from their property on Line 53, in the Municipality of West Perth. The suspect had arrived on scene riding an ATV, but fled on foot after being confronted by the home-owner.

Police located the suspect nearby, where they were arrested for the theft, and were found in possession of opioid pills.

Chad Joseph ANDERSON, 29, of Huron East, was arrested and charged with:

Possession of Property Obtained by Crime

Theft Under $5000

Possession of a Schedule I Substance – Other Drug

The accused was 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.

(KINCARDINE, ON) – On November 1, 2020 at 1:28 a.m., a South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer on patrol stopped a vehicle along Princes Street in Kincardine. The officer found that the driver had been drinking alcohol.

Tanner REID, 19-years-old, of Huron Township was charged with Operate over 80 milligrams. The accused is scheduled to appear in court on December 2, 2020 to answer to the charge.

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.

(MORRIS-TURNBERRY, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers are actively investigating a recent break, enter and theft that took place at the north end of Wingham.

Sometime between Wednesday, October 28th and Sunday, November 1st, 2020 those responsible forced entry into a storage shed/shop located on Josephine Street North.

Once inside the premise the thieves located and stole two youth sized All-Terrain-Vehicles.

Any person with information regarding this incident should immediately 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.

(ASHFIELD-COLBORNE-WAWANOSH, ON) – A single vehicle rollover crash this weekend west of Lucknow remains under investigation by Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP).

On Sunday, November 1, 2020 at approximately 1:38 a.m. officers from the Huron County OPP Detachment and paramedics from Huron County Paramedic Services responded to a single vehicle rollover crash located on Zion Road east of Lanesville Line. Upon arrival first responders located a female driver that had been ejected from her vehicle. Her vehicle had left the roadway, rolled and ended up in a field.

The driver was transported to a local hospital and then was airlifted to a regional hospital. The 26-year-old driver from Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh remains in hospital with serious injuries.

Investigators believe alcohol was a contributing factor in this crash.

Should you have any information that could assist investigators with this crash investigation please contact Huron OPP at (519) 482-1677 or 1-888-310-1122.

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.