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(ASHFIELD-COLBORNE-WAWANOSH, ON) – A resident of Ashfiled-Colborne-Wawanosh is facing some serious criminal charges after he was caught trying to evade police while driving drunk this past weekend.

On Saturday, October 24, 2020 at approximately 7:42 p.m. a Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer attempted to stop a pickup truck on Lucknow Line near Belfast Road for various Highway Traffic Act offences when the driver pulled over then took off from the officer.

The driver of the pickup truck drove through a bush lot and a field in an attempt to evade the officer however the officer was able to intercept the suspect vehicle a short distance away. Upon speaking with the driver the investigating officer noted the driver was displaying several signs of impairment. The driver was placed under arrest and was transported to the Huron OPP Detachment for breath tests. Two samples of breath were analyzed by the Intoxilizer Technician and both samples were found to be above the legal limit.

Kennedy SCOTT, 22 years of age from Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh has been charged with Operation While Impaired, Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration 80 Plus, Flight from Peace Officer and Dangerous Operation.

The accused has since been released from custody with a court appearance scheduled for December 7, 2020 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.

(TOWNSHIP OF GUELPH-ERAMOSA, ON) – On October 26, 2020 at approximately 10:00 a.m. members of the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a load theft incident that occurred at a business on Whitelaw Road in Guelph-Eramosa Township.

It was reported that on October 26, 2020 at approximately 1:00 a.m. a light coloured sedan, similar to a Ford Focus was captured on video surveillance driving slowly past the business. Shortly thereafter a dark red or black tractor pulling the stolen trailer, loaded with $500,000 worth of webcams, was seen leaving the lot at a high rate of speed.

The empty stolen trailer was recovered on Columbia Street East in the Region of Waterloo later that afternoon at approximately 1:30 p.m.

OPP are asking anyone with any information about this occurrence is asked to contact the Wellington County OPP at 1-888-310-1122.Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a tip on-line at www.csgw.tips. You may be eligible for a reward from Crime Stoppers of up to $2,000.

(TOWNSHIP OF GUELPH-ERAMOSA, ON) – On October 25, 2020 at approximately 6:00 p.m. the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a suspected impaired driver on Eastview Road near Jones Baseline east of Guelph.

It was reported that a black passenger was observed by witnesses driving erratically in the area prior to police arrival.

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

Taylor RICHARDSON, 31-years-old of Guelph has been charged with;

Impaired Operation by Alcohol or Drug

Impaired Operation Over 80

Dangerous Operation of a Motor Vehicle

Driving a Motor Vehicle with Open Container of Liquor

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 20, 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.

(NORTHERN BRUCE PENINSULA, ON) – On October 20, 2020, members of Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Crime Unit and OPP Forensic Identification Services (FIS), under the direction of the OPP Criminal Investigation Branch (CIB), executed a search warrant at a property at Walter Charman Drive, Northern Bruce Peninsula. OPP officers seized a rifle, a handgun, and ammunition.

On October 26, 2020, the Grey Bruce OPP Crime Unit arrested and charged Gordon PETTIT, 54 years old, from Northern Bruce Peninsula with the following offences;

2 counts of unauthorized possession of a firearm, section 91(1) Criminal Code (CC)

2 counts of breach of firearm regulations – storage of firearms, section 86(2) CC

Possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm with ammunition, section 95(b) CC

The accused was released on an Undertaking and is required to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Owen Sound on January 7, 2021.

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 GUELPH-ERAMOSA, ON) – On October 14, 2020 at approximately 5:00 a.m., the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to an attempted theft at a residence on Woolwich-Guelph Townline in Guelph-Eramosa Township.

The homeowner observed two suspicious vehicles on the property at approximately 4:30 a.m. It was reported that one of the suspects was attempting to enter a parked vehicle in the driveway.

The suspects fled in the two vehicles after being confronted by the homeowner. One of the vehicles, a black HONDA CRV, rammed the homeowner’s vehicle several times before fleeing the area.

Both vehicles were reported stolen on the same date and have since been recovered.

Abigail TURNER, 25-years-old of Guelph, has been charged with the following criminal offences;

Possession of Stolen Property

Dangerous Operation of a Motor Vehicle

Failing to Stop at Scene of Accident

Mischief

Trespass at Night

Fail to Comply with undertaking

Fail to Comply with Release Order

The Accused was held for a bail hearing and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario court of justice – Guelph

Benn Douglas WITTEVEEN, 26-years-old of Guelph, has been charged with;

Fail to Comply with Probation Order

Possession of Stolen Property

Trespass at Night

The Accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario court of justice – Guelph on November 27, 2020 to answer to the charges.

(TOWNSHIP OF CENTRE WELLINGTON, ON) – On October 24, 2020 at approximately 7:30 p.m. a member of the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop of a pick-up truck on Bridge Street in Elora.

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.

Jennifer Mae O’GORMAN, 46-years-old of Arthur has been charged with Impaired Operation – 80 Plus (mg of alcohol per 100 mL of blood contrary to the Criminal Code and Driving with Open Container of Liquor contrary to the Liquor Licence 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 27, 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.

(SOUTHERN BRUCE COUNTY, ON) – The South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is reminding seasonal property owners to ensure their valuables are removed and the property is properly secured to prevent potential break-ins and thefts.

This reminder comes after two cottages along Golf Course Trail in Kincardine and four cottages along Bruce Beach Road in Huron Township were broken into sometime between October 16, 2020 and October 19, 2020.

The list of stolen property includes a Hisense big screen TV, a Panasonic plasma TV, power tools and a Bose surround sound system.

The OPP encourage property owners to frequently check, or have someone check on their seasonal properties during the off-season”.

Consider engraving valuables with an identifier using an engraver or permanent marker to deter criminals from stealing them. It will also make it easier for Police to return property to the rightful owner if recovered.

Any suspicious people

(CULROSS TWP, ON) – On October 25, 2020 at 12:56 a.m., a South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) on patrol stopped a vehicle along Concession 12 in Culross Township. The officer found that the driver had been drinking alcohol.

Timothy MILLER, 38-years-old, of Greenock Township was charged with Operate over 80 milligrams and Drive while under suspension. The accused is scheduled to appear in court on December 23, 2020 to answer to the charges.

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.

(SOUTHERN BRUCE COUNTY, ON) – On October 23, 2020 at 11:22 a.m., the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a fraud report from a resident of Huron-Kinloss Township. The romance scam typically starts online through email or a social media platform, the casual conversation quickly becomes deeply affectionate in an effort to get your money. This scam attempt was successful as $6,500 was sent.

Tech-savvy scammers use technology to create very convincing schemes to trick you into sending them money. They will commonly use the name of a real company in order to gain your trust so that you will send money or personal information to them. They will also toy with your emotions by posting cute pet pictures or pretending to have a romantic interest in you in order to take your money.

Your best defence against fraud is to always verify an unsolicited contact. Unsolicited means that you didn’t ask for it.

Fraud is a multi-million dollar enterprise that will only end when they stop making money.

Anyone interested in more information on fraud can contact the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre at 1 888 495 8501 or check online at http://www.antifraudcentre.ca/.

(SAUGEEN FIRST NATION, ON) – On October 23, 2019 at 3:09 p.m., Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were called to a business at Scotch Settlement Road, Saugeen First Nation for a 27 year old female with vital signs absent.

OPP officers attended the address with Bruce County Paramedics. The female was pronounced deceased at the scene.

Members of the Grey Bruce OPP, Grey Bruce OPP Crime Unit and OPP Forensic Identification Unit continue to investigate the occurrence.

Anyone with information that can assist Grey Bruce OPP with this investigation is asked 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 $2,000.

(TOWNSHIP OF GUELPH-ERAMOSA, ON) – On October 19, 2020 at approximately 6:52 a.m. members of the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a theft incident that occurred at a business on Wellington Road 32 in Guelph-Eramosa Township.

It was reported that sometime between October 18, 2020 at 4:00 p.m. and October 19, 2020 at 6:00 a.m. unknown suspects gained access into the business by prying open the exterior steel door as well as an interior door which lead to where the wire was being stored. The value of the stolen copper wire is approximately $100,000.

A 10 UHAUL truck with a cowboy riding a horse graphic on the side was observed at the business on October 18

(NORTH PERTH, ON) – A conducted energy weapon has been seized after an assault in Listowel earlier this month.

On October 07, 2020, just before 4:00 p.m., Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were called to a parking lot of a residence on Barber Avenue North, in the Municipality of North Perth, after a person was threatened with a conducted energy weapon.

No one was injured during the incident.

As a result, Christopher OUELLETTE, 30, of Palmerston, has been charged with:

Assault with a Weapon

Possession of Prohibited Device or Ammunition for a Dangerous Purpose

Failure to Comply with Release Order

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.

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

(CHATSWORTH, ON) – On October 21, 2020 at 12:17 p.m., Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were dispatched to a suspicious vehicle occurrence on a rural property at Concession 2, in the Township of Chatsworth.

A (black) car was observed driving on the trails at this property. Police patrolled the area and located a driver sleeping behind the wheel of this motor vehicle. The driver was displaying signs of impairment and was arrested for impaired driving. They were transported to the Huronia West OPP detachment. A Drug Recognition Expert completed an evaluation with this driver.

As a result of this investigation, Grey Bruce OPP have charged Christopher MILLETT, 32 years-of-age from Collingwood, ON with the following offences:

Operation of a motor vehicle while impaired by drugs, section 320.14(1)(a) Criminal Code of Canada (CC)

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

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

Five counts of failing to comply with Probation Order, section 733.1(1) CC

Possession of property obtained by crime – over $5,000., section 354(1)(a) CC

The involved vehicle was towed and will be impounded for 7 days.

The accused was held for a bail hearing in the Ontario Court of Justice in Owen Sound on October 22, 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.

(SOUTH HURON, ON) – An arrest by members of the Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Detachment has put a dent in the local supply of Fentanyl.

On October 8, 2020 at approximately 9:36 p.m. Huron OPP officers were engaged in community patrols in Exeter when they came noticed a man acting suspiciously on Victoria Street West. The officer attempted to speak with the individual however he immediately took off running through several residential backyards on William Street. After a short chase police located and took the suspect into custody.

A search incident to arrest found the accused to be in possession of Fentanyl with an estimated street value of $14,790. Additionally, the accused was found in possession of suspected methamphetamine.

Kyle LENSSEN, 33 years of age from West Perth has been charged with Trespassing at Night, Fail to Comply With Release Order (2 counts), Possession of a Schedule I Substance (Fentanyl) for the Purposes of Trafficking, Possession of a Schedule I Substance – Methamphetamine and Resist Peace Officer.

The accused remains in custody with a court appearance scheduled for October 23, 2020 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.

Should you have any information about persons trafficking drugs in your community please contact Huron County OPP by calling 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.

(HURON COUNTY, ON) – A resident of Lucknow is facing several criminal charges following an investigation by members of the Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Detachment.

On Wednesday, October 21, 2020 at approximately 10:38 a.m. a Huron OPP officer was in the Town of Wingham when he observed a sport utility vehicle that matched the description of a stolen GMC Yukon.

The officer was able to confirm the vehicle was stolen however the driver took off and fled from the officer. The officer did not pursue the stolen vehicle however following some investigation police were able to identify the involved driver and he was located later that afternoon in the Town of Goderich.

At approximately 2:00 p.m. officers arrested the suspect on East Street in the Town of Goderich for possession of the stolen vehicle. Upon arrest officers searched the accused and found him to be in possession of a quantity of suspected methamphetamine. The stolen sport utility vehicle was recovered in close vicinity to the accused.

Anthony DILLON, 35 years of age from Lucknow has been charged with the following offences:

Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000

Theft Under $5,000

Fail to Comply with Probation Order – 3 Counts

Fail to Comply with Release Order – Other than to Attend Court

Possession of a Schedule I Substance – Methamphetamine

He remains in custody with a court appearance scheduled for October 26, 2020 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich