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BREAK AND ENTER IN CENTRE WELLINGTON

(CENTRE WELLINGTON TOWNSHIP, ON) -Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a call about a break and enter at a rural home located on 4th Line, Centre Wellington Township. It occurred June 12, 2014 between the hours of 12:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Unknown suspect(s) stole;

RCA TV 32”
Sony DVD player
Sony stereo speakers
Acer laptop

Anyone with information regarding this crime, please contact 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.crimestoppersguelphwellington.com. You may be eligible for a reward from Crime Stoppers of up to $2,000.

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BREAK AND ENTER TO RURAL HOME

(CENTRE WELLINGTON TOWNSHIP, ON) -Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a break and enter call at a rural home located on Eramosa-Garafraxa Town Line . It occurred June 12, 2014 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Unknown suspect(s) stole;

Browning gun safe 60’ tall- black
Smith and Wesson-revolver-22 caliber
Remington long gun- 788-22 caliber with scope
Browning log gun- xbolt-bolt action-25-06 caliber with scope
Remington long gun-66 black nylon-bolt action-22 caliber
Remington long gun-700 BDL-bolt action with scope
Remington shot gun-1100-12 gauge
Various pieces of hunting equipment
Personal documents

Anyone with information regarding this crime, please contact 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.crimestoppersguelphwellington.com. You may be eligible for a reward from Crime Stoppers of up to $2,000.

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POLICE PULL WOMAN FROM RIVER

(CARLETON PLACE, ON) – On May 24, 2014 at approximately 7:20 pm Carleton Place Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers were approached on Mill Street by a woman who was concerned about a female she had seen earlier by the Mississippi River. It appeared that the female was confused and wet from being in the river.

Officers checked the river shoreline in the area of Mill Street and Princess Street and observed a female in neck high water clinging onto branches of a bush on the shoreline. She appeared to be weak, cold and unable to speak. Two officers were able to physically pull the female from the swift moving water. The 55 year old Carleton Place woman was taken to hospital by ambulance with minor injuries and further assessment.

Investigators would like to speak to the good citizen who alerted officers. Please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122.

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TRAFFIC STOP LEADS TO DRUG AND OTHER CHARGES

(CHATHAM-KENT, ON) On June 12, 2014, just after 9:30 p.m., Chatham-Kent Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers conducted a traffic stop on a Dodge pickup truck, at Park Avenue and Lacroix Street in Chatham.

Subsequent OPP traffic investigation at roadside revealed that the driver’s licence was suspended and that he was operating the vehicle without insurance. Further investigation led to the seizure of a small amount of suspected Fentanyl.

As a result, the driver, 20 year old Matthew SETON, from Chatham, has been charged with the following:

Possession of a Schedule 1 Substance, under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act

Driving While Under Suspension (x2), contrary to the Highway Traffic Act

Operate a Motor Vehicle Without Insurance, under the Compulsory Automobile Insurance Act

The driver is scheduled to appear in a Chatham court on July 17, 2014, to answer to the charges.

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Daytime Break and Enter

(BRACEBRIDGE, ON) -The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) of the Bracebridge detachment is investigating a daytime break and enter on Denniss Drive in Bracebridge.

On June 12, 2014 at 1:25 pm the OPP were called to attend an address on Denniss Drive in the Town of Bracebridge to investigate a reported break and enter.

The residence was found to have been broken into while the owners were away for a short time. The suspect(s) stole multiple items and left the residence quickly.

If you have heard any information regarding this crime or have seen any suspicious people or vehicles in the area please contact Bracebridge OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or 705-645-2211.

This investigation is ongoing and police are asking anyone with information to contact the OPP at (705) 645-2211 or call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477. You can submit your information online at www.crimestopperssdm.com if you have any information on this crime or any other crime. Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display and you will remain anonymous. Being anonymous, you will not testify in court and your information may lead to a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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IMPAIRED DRIVER ON MAYFIELD ROAD

(CALEDON, ON) – On June 13, 2014 at approximately 2:25 am, an off-duty officer contacted the Caledon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) to report a possible impaired driver on Mayfield Road, west of The Gore Road. The off-duty officer reported that the driver had swerved into the eastbound lane while travelling westbound. The off-duty officer took evasive action to prevent a motor vehicle collision. The suspect driver stopped his vehicle in the middle of the road and spoke with the off-duty officer. When Caledon OPP officers arrived on the scene spoke to the male driver, they immediately detected a strong odour of alcohol on his breath. As a result, the driver was arrested and transported to Detachment for testing.

In conclusion, Walter WATSON, 54, of Richmond Hill was arrested and charged with Impaired Operation of a Motor Vehicle, Over 80 and Dangerous Driving of a Motor Vehicle.

The Administrative Drivers’ Licence Suspension (ADLS) program was initiated and his motor vehicle was impounded for seven days.

The accused is scheduled to make his first appearance at the Ontario Court of Justice in Orangeville on June 26, 2014.

If you suspect that someone is driving or is about to drive impaired, call 9-1-1 and report it. If you see that someone is impaired and intends on driving, do not let them drive.

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TRAILER AND EXCAVATOR STOLEN FROM DRIVEWAY

(CALEDON, ON) – On June 12th, 2014 a resident from The Gore Road contacted the Caledon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) to report a theft of construction equipment.

The complainant reported that sometime overnight, suspect(s) attended his residence and stole a 1995 yellow WELD, model 600, tri-axle trailer which contained a mini Kubota excavator.

Police are asking anyone with information about this theft to contact Provincial Constable Rideout at 905-584-2241. You can submit information online at www.peelcrimestoppers.ca. Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display and you will remain anonymous. Being anonymous, you will not testify in court and your information may lead to a cash reward of up to $2,000.00.

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MALE ARRESTED FOR BREAK AND ENTER

(CALEDON, ON) – On June 12th, 2014 at approximately 4:30 pm, Airport Road homeowners returned home and located a male inside their house rummaging through a freezer. The homeowners confronted the male who stated he was inside the house looking for a friend. The male abruptly left the residence on bicycle and the homeowners contacted police.

Within minutes, officers from the Caledon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) attended the area and located the suspect riding his bicycle northbound on Airport Road. The male was arrested and held in custody overnight.

Adam Glenn CARROLL, 30, of Brampton was arrested and charged with Break and Enter into a dwelling house.

He is scheduled to make an appearance at the Ontario Court of Justice in Orangeville later today.

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Unelected councillor” archie macgowan calls WFP A Cancer On The Community”

Just when you thought no councillor could stoop lower than Brock
Vodden when dealing with the Public, archie macgowan lowers the bar
even further, and blurts out that Wingham Free Press is a cancer on
the community”.  Unelected “councillor” macgowan did this
during a council meeting

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Drug Bust – Paul EDGAR Faces Trafficking Charge

(CENTRAL HURON, ON) – A 49 year old male from Central Huron is facing drug trafficking and possession charges as a result of the culmination of a recent drug investigation.

Just before 10:00 a.m. on June 11, 2014 the West Region Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau – Drug Enforcement Unit (DEU), Provincial Weapons Enforcement Unit (PWEU), Community Drug Action Team (CDAT) and members from the Huron County OPP Detachment executed a Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) search warrant at a Huron Road residence located on the east side of Clinton.

As a result of the execution of the search warrant, police seized cannabis marihuana bud, cannabis resin, Oxycontin, Hyrdomorphone and offence related property that consisted of trafficking paraphernalia and cash. Additionally, a prohibited weapon commonly known as a butterfly knife was seized.

The estimated combined street value of the controlled substances is just over $19,000.

Paul EDGAR, age 49 years from Central Huron has been charged under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act with:

Possession of a Schedule II Controlled Substance for the Purposes of Trafficking (Cannabis Marihuana)

Possession of a Schedule II Controlled Substance (Cannabis Resin)

Possession of a Schedule I Controlled Substance (Hydromorphone)

Possession of a Schedule I Controlled Substance (Oxycodone)

In addition, he has been charged under the Criminal Code with Possession of a Prohibited Weapon.

He has since been released from custody and his next court appearance is scheduled for July 7, 2014 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich on July 7, 2014.

Any person with information regarding this crime should immediately contact Huron OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or (519) 524-8314.

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.

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Drinking Truck Driver Runs Red Light In St. Marys

(ST.MARYS, ON) On Friday June 13, 2014, around 10 a.m. a Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer in a low visibility cruiser was observing the flow of traffic at the intersection of Queen St. East and Church St. South in St.Marys.

The officer observed a fully loaded west bound dump truck on Queen St. East proceed to drive through a red light at the Church St. intersection. The officer pulled over the truck and spoke with the male driver. The officer detected the odour of an alcoholic beverage on the driver’s breath and subsequently administered a roadside breath test on the Township of Perth South resident. This resulted in a 3 day loss of his driving privileges and he has been charged with “red light – fail to stop”.

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Theft From Unlocked Garage In Listowel

(MUNICIPALITY OF NORTH PERTH, ON) On Thursday June 12, 2014, the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) was informed of a theft of sports equipment from an unlocked residential garage on Blake St. East in Listowel.

Investigation revealed that sometime between 11 p.m. Wednesday June 11th and 4 a.m. Thursday June 12th an unknown person(s) entered the unlocked garage. A $600 set of golf clubs and a baseball bag containing $500 worth of ball gear was taken.

Anyone who may have observed suspicious persons carrying large bags along Blake Street east, near Davidson Ave North, or who has other information about this theft, is requested to contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122, or you can contact the North Perth OPP Detachment at (519) 291-1414. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), and you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000

Residents are urged to lock their vehicles, garages and homes to avoid these crimes of opportunity.

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Veggie Vendors Sell Out and 75 Kilos Of Gummi Bears Sold Opening Day Of Wingham Community Market

The new Wingham Community Market at the north end of Wingham
exceeded the expectations of all Vendors.  Canada Banana Farms
sold out of small banana plants.   Tourists and locals took the
opportunity to own a banana plant that will produce edible fruit,
not like the typical banana house plant”.   Hopefully
Canada Banana Farms will have more plants at next Saturday’s market
to meet the unexpected high demand. 

Radishes

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Ford Taurus Stolen From Brussels

(HURON EAST, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers are investigating the theft of a green 2002 Ford Taurus four-door sedan stolen from Elizabeth Street in Brussels. At approximately 5:00 a.m. on June 12, 2014 the vehicle owner looked out his residence window and spotted his vehicle parked on the street; Less than a half hour later, when he went to leave for his morning commute the vehicle was gone.

The vehicle was left in an insecure condition with the doors unlocked and the ignition key inside the vehicle.

The green Ford Taurus has damage to the passenger side rear corner panel, it has a sunroof and it is equipped with an after-market 9 foot tall CB antenna affixed to the trunk.

The vehicle is valued at $500.

Indeed the dollar value of this vehicle is low, however, please keep in mind stolen vehicles are often used to commit other serious crimes that often place members of the public and police officers in dangerous situations. Always lock your vehicle and remove the ignition key.

Crime prevention is everyone’s business and it begins with you.

Any person with information regarding this incident should immediately contact the Huron OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or (519) 524-8314.

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.

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Wingham Community Market Open – Local Produce, Plants, Cookies and Nuts On Offer

Today marks the opening of the Wingham Community Market, just past
the Royal T on hwy 4(London Road).  Vendors were out early
setting up tents and tables to provide easy access to locally grown
produce as well as amazing deals.

Below is  a slideshow of some of the products for offer today
at the Market.

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