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(BRUCE PENINSULA, ON) – On Thursday the 19th of June 2014, Bruce Peninsula Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) partnered up with the Ministry of Transportation (MTO) and the Ministry of Finance (MOF) to conduct a joint traffic enforcement initiative with the main focus being commercial motor vehicles.

In total, 18 commercial motor vehicles were stopped and safety inspections were completed at various locations. The results are as follows:

-One truck had its plates removed due to numerous defects

-Six had to have repairs done before leaving

– Five had minor defects but were allowed to continue on and the final six had zero defects.

Commercial vehicle safety is a priority and Bruce Peninsula OPP would ask all commercial vehicle owners and operators to do their part in keeping Ontario roadways safe.

(ASHFIELD-COLBORNE-WAWANOSH, ON) – Yesterday morning, just before 8:00 a.m. a Dungannon resident was awakened to the sound of breaking glass coming from her neighbour’s back yard located on Albert Street. She peered into her neighbour’s yard and observed a young male trying to gain entry into her neighbour’s Ford pickup truck.

The alert witness immediately called police and reported the crime in progress. As police were en-route to the scene police learned the victim had followed the suspect and had a visual on him. Police located the suspect on Southampton Street and were able to arrest him without incident.

Upon further investigation officers learned the young male tried to steal a quantity of cash from the pickup truck along with the property from within the residence prior to being confronted by the homeowner. Upon arrest, officers determined the male had been consuming alcohol and was also currently serving a probation sentence.

As a result, a 16 year old Young Person from Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh was charged with the following offences:

Mischief Under $5,000

Theft Under $5,000 from a motor vehicle

Break, Enter a Dwelling House with Intent to Commit an Indictable Offence

Theft Under $5,000

Failure to Comply with a Disposition

Person Under 19 years Consuming Liquor.

He had a bail hearing today at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.

(TOWNSHIP OF PERTH EAST, ON) As a result of Monday’s two vehicle collision at the intersection of Highway 8 and Road 125, one of the drivers has succumbed to injuries sustained.

Kenneth EATON (45) of Stratford, passed away at a London Hospital today.

Investigation revealed that at approximately 6 p.m. Monday June 16, 2014, Mr. EATON was operating a silver Toyota sedan that was travelling east bound in the east bound lane on Hwy 8. When his Toyota neared the intersection of Road 125, it crossed over into the west bound lane where a Chevrolet Blazer was travelling west bound. A frontal collision ensued resulting in extensive damage to both vehicles.

The 38 year old female driver of the Chevrolet Blazer, a Stratford resident, was transported to a local hospital with serious injuries following the crash. She has since been released from hospital.

The OPP Western Region Traffic Collision Investigation Unit attended the scene and is continuing their investigation into this crash.

(BLUEWATER, ON) – A 33 year old is facing a charge of theft after he was caught in the act trying to steal a camper trailer last night. Just before 8:00 p.m. officers responded to the Bluewater Golf Course & Campground located on Bluewater Veteran’s Highway after receiving a call from the property owner. Police learned two males were on the property and were in the process of hooking onto a used Belair camper trailer when they were confronted by the owner. The suspects made up a story but the owner didn’t buy it. As the owner was calling police the suspects fled the scene.

Early this morning, at about 1:30 a.m. Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers encountered the suspect vehicle, a silver Dodge Pickup on Road 130 in the Municipality of Perth South. The driver was arrested for the attempted theft of the trailer.

As a result, Huron County OPP has charged 33 year old Fernando DEMELO from Huron East with one count of Theft Under $5,000 contrary to section 334 (b) Criminal Code. He has since been released from custody with a court appearance scheduled for July 7, 2014 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.

(ELDERSLIE TWP, ON) – On June 18, 2014 at 4:57 pm, the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a single vehicle crash along Bruce County Road 3 in Elderslie Township. Officers arrived to find that a Red Ford pick-up truck left the roadway and came to rest in the ditch. The driver was found to have been drinking alcohol. 64 year old Michael McDONALD of Brant County has been charged with Impaired driving and Operate over 80 milligrams. He is scheduled to appear in court on July 21, 2014 to answer to the charges.

The South Bruce OPP is requesting anyone with information that can assist police to call 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or send a web-tip to crimestop-gb.org, where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

(ARRAN TWP, ON) – On June 18, 2014 at 8:06 pm, the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a break in at a residence in the 4000 block of Bruce County Road 3 in Arran Township. Sometime between 11:00 am and 4:00 pm on June 18, 2014, the home was entered through a window and a quantity of cash was taken.

The South Bruce OPP is requesting anyone with information that can assist police to call 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or send a web-tip to crimestop-gb.org, where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.