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(CITY OF GUELPH, ON) – On October 18, 2020, at approximately 8:00 p.m., a Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer was monitoring traffic and conducting radar on Hanlon Parkway near Laird Road in Guelph. The officer observed a grey vehicle travelling northbound 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.

As a result, Leonard Chad POLLARD, 36-year-old resident of Kitchener, has been charged with Stunt Driving-Excessive Speed contrary to the Highway Traffic Act. The defendant is scheduled to appear in Guelph at the Ontario Court of Justice – Provincial Offences Court on March 17, 2021. Their vehicle and driver’s licence were seized for a period of seven days as per statute.

(GEORGIAN BLUFFS, ON) – On October 14, 2020 at 10:42 a.m., Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were advised of a theft of a commercial grade (yellow) 2019 Epiroc SB402 Hydraulic Jack Hammer excavator attachment.

The theft occurred between October 10th and October 11th, 2020, from a field near the intersection of A Line and Sideroad 115, in the Township of Georgian Bluffs.

The attachment will have a Battlefield Equipment” sticker affixed to it. The unit weighs close to 4

(GREY HIGHLANDS, ON) – On October 17, 2020 at 3:22 p.m., Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were dispatched to a single All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) rollover collision on Sideroad 13B, in the Municipality of Grey Highlands.

OPP officers were assisted at the scene by Grey County Emergency Medical Services.

The driver lost control and the ATV rolled over, causing both the driver and passenger to be ejected from the ATV. The passenger was transported via ambulance to hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

The driver failed a roadside screening test and was arrested for impaired operation of a motor vehicle. They were transported to the Grey Bruce OPP detachment in Markdale for a breath test.

As a result of this investigation, Grey Bruce OPP have charged Christopher KARAISKOS, 24 years-of-age, from North York, ON with operation of a motor vehicle while impaired, causing bodily harm, section 320.14(2) Criminal Code of Canada (CC) and operation of a motor vehicle while impaired – blood alcohol concentration, 80 milligrams or more, section 320.14(a)(b) CC.

The accused had their drivers licence suspended for 90 days and the involved ATV was towed and will be impounded for seven days.

The accused was released on an Undertaking and is required to attend the Ontario Court of Justice in Owen Sound on November 26, 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.

(NORTH PERTH, ON) – A North Perth resident has been charged after spray painting private property.

On October 14 2020, just after 7:30 p.m., the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police received a report of a person spray painting an electrical box on Bright Street, in the Municipality of North Perth. Moments later, police located the suspect near-by, where they were arrested.

As a result, Seth Daniel SIKMA, 33, of North Perth, has been charged with:

Mischief Under $5000

The accused has been 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.

(SOUTH BRUCE PENINSULA, ON) – On October 16, 2020 at 6:15 p.m., Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were dispatched to a traffic complaint involving a (black) car stuck in mud at a property near the intersection of William Street and McNaughton Street, in the Town of South Bruce Peninsula.

Grey Bruce OPP officers attended and observed the driver with signs of impairment. The driver was arrested for impaired driving by drug and was transported to the Grey Bruce OPP detachment in Wiarton. A Drug Recognition Expert completed an evaluation with this driver.

As a result of this investigation, Grey Bruce OPP have charged Christopher BOWMAN, 44 years-of-age from South Bruce Peninsula, 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

Failing to comply with a Probation Order, section 733.1(1) 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 17, 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 WELLINGTON NORTH, ON) – On October 16, 2020 at approximately 9:00 p.m. a member of the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) was monitoring traffic on Wellington Road 109 near Sideroad 15 when they observed a black sedan travelling eastbound at a speed that appeared to be well below the speed limit.

Police conducted a traffic stop and while speaking with the driver, formed the opinion that the driver was under the influence of 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.

Officers seized an open container of alcohol that was within the driver’s reach and the vehicle was found to be uninsured.

As a result of the investigation, Cory HATCH, 33-years-old of Arthur, has been charged with Impaired Operation – 80 Plus (mgs of alcohol in 100mL of blood) contrary to the Criminal Code, No Insurance contrary to the Compulsory Automobile Insurance Act, Speeding contrary to the Highway Traffic Act, and Drive Motor Vehicle With Open 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 Guelph Court on November 10, 2020 to answer to the charges.

(HANOVER, ON) – On October 18, 2020, members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Community Street Crimes Unit (CSCU), West Region OPP Emergency Response Team (ERT) and Hanover Police Service concluded a lengthy Controlled Drugs & Substances Act (CDSA) investigation with the arrest of two individuals at a property along 7th Street in Hanover.

During the arrest, police seized a large quantity of Methamphetamine. The estimated value of the seized controlled substance is $100,700.00.

Police also seized offence related property including 2 cell phones and a quantity of Canadian currency.

Jeremy HALK, 34-years-old, of Hanover was charged with:

Possession of Methamphetamine for the purpose of trafficking

Flight from police

Operation while Prohibited

2 counts of Fail to comply with Release Order

2 counts of Fail to comply with Probation Order

The accused was held in custody pending the result of a bail hearing.

Nicole VALAD, 30-years-old, of Brockton was charged with:

Possession of Methamphetamine for the purpose of trafficking

Possession of Methamphetamine

Flight from police

The accused is scheduled to appear in court on December 16, 2020 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, 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.

(NORTH PERTH, ON) – A West Grey driver was arrested and charged early this morning when they were caught driving while suspended.

On October 19 2020, just after 2:00 a.m., Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and Huron County OPP were conducting Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (R.I.D.E.) program on Perth Line 86, at the border with Huron County, when a vehicle was observed with an LED light bar attached to the front grill, which is a Highway Traffic Act offence. Upon further investigation, it was determined that the driver was suspended from driving, and had cannabis readily available.

As a result, Blake Edward TISDALE, 34, of West Grey Township, has been charged with:

Driving while Under Suspension

Fail to Surrender Insurance Card

Fail to Surrender Permit for Motor Vehicle

Drive Vehicle or Boat with Cannabis Readily Available

A seven day driving suspension and 45-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.

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.

(TOWNSHIP OF GUELPH-ERAMOSA ON) – On October 17, 2020 at approximately 1:40 a.m. the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a vehicle in a ditch on Wellington Road 27 just north of Rockwood.

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

Brian Anthony GRAVES, 34-years-old of Rockwood, has been charged with;

Operation While Impaired – Alcohol

Operation While Impaired – 80 Plus

Novice Driver-Blood Alcohol Concentration Above Zero

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 10, 2020 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.

(TOWNSHIP OF PUSLINCH) – On October 15, 2020 members of the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (O.P.P.) were conducting a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) check on Gore Road in Puslinch Township.

At approximately 10:00 p.m., a vehicle entered the RIDE check. While speaking with the driver, police observed drug paraphernalia within the vehicle. Investigation led to the arrest of the driver and the seizure of small amounts of methamphetamines and cannabis.

Police also discovered that the driver was bound by a court order which stated that they were not to be operating a vehicle.

Steven VIVIAN, 36-years-old of Bancroft was charged with:

Possession of a Controlled Substance-methamphetamine

Fail to Comply with Court Order (2 counts)

Drive Vehicle with Cannabis Readily Available

Driving While Suspended

The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice – Guelph on November 20, 2020. Their vehicle was seized for a period of 45 days as per statute.

(NORTH PERTH, ON) – A complaint from the public has assisted in another impaired driver being removed from the road.

On October 9 2020, just before 8:00 p.m., Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a possible impaired driver, travelling northbound on Perth Road 164, north of Atwood, in the Municipality of North Perth. Witnesses observed the vehicle entering the oncoming lane, and later it almost collided with a parked car.

Police located the vehicle just south of Listowel, and conducted a traffic stop. While speaking with the driver, was displaying signs of impairment through a drug. Further observations of the vehicle resulted in officers locating fentanyl and drug paraphernalia in plain view.

The driver was placed under arrest for impaired operation and was transported to a local OPP detachment for further examination. A Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) conducted a series of tests and the driver was deemed to be impaired by a drug.

As a result, Kyle Richard OSBORN, 29, of Garson, Ontario, has been charged with:

Operation while Impaired – Alcohol and Drugs

Possession of a Schedule I Substance – Opioid

A 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension and seven 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.

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.

(TOWNSHIP OF GUELPH-ERAMOSA, ON) – On October 15, 2020 members of the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a stolen catalytic converter off of a car that was parked on Jones Baseline near Wellington Road 124 in Guelph-Eramosa Township.

It was reported that on October 14, 2020 sometime between 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m., unknown suspect/s removed the catalytic converter from a red 2005 Toyota Corolla that was parked at the side of the road while the owner was fishing nearby.

Anyone who may have witnessed the theft or if you drive in the area and have a dash-cam, please 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 CENTRE WELLINGTON, ON) – On October 10, 2020, at approximately 11:30 a.m., a Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer stopped a vehicle for speeding on Highway 6, near Sideroad 5, north of Fergus.

It was reported that the driver had pulled into a driveway and exited the vehicle.

Police spoke with the driver and discovered that they were subject to a driving prohibition and a license suspension.

The driver moved another vehicle in an attempt to prevent the first vehicle from being impounded.

As a result of the investigation, Christopher John LAKE, 43-years-old of Centre Wellington Township, faces the following charges:

Operation While Prohibited Under the Criminal Code

Drive while Under Suspension

Obstructing a Peace Officer

Speeding

Fail to Notify Change of Address-License

The accused’s vehicle was seized for a period of 45 days as per statute. The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice – Guelph on November 13, 2020.

(CITY OF GUELPH, ON) – On October 12, 2020, at approximately 7:00 p.m., a Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer was monitoring traffic and conducting radar on Hanlon Parkway near Laird Road in Guelph. The officer observed a white vehicle travelling northbound at a speed that appeared to be well above the posted 80 km/h speed limit. The vehicle was locked on radar in at 140 km/h.

As a result, Jonas GREGORIO, 41-year-old resident of Guelph, has been charged with Racing a Motor Vehicle and Speeding contrary to the Highway Traffic Act. The defendant is scheduled to appear in Guelph at the Ontario Court of Justice – Provincial Offences Court on January 6, 2021. Their vehicle and driver’s licence were seized for a period of seven days as per statute.

(TOWNSHIP OF CENTRE WELLINGTON, ON) – On October 15, 2020 Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a fraud and extortion which occurred in the Town of Fergus. The victim advised of being defrauded of over $5000.

The victim met the suspect online in April 2020 and the two developed a rapport. The suspect gained the trust of the victim and later threatened to post intimate images of the victim online unless they sent him money. The victim sent cash transfers as well as gift cards to the suspect before contacting police.

Warning Signs ‐ How to Protect Yourself

Fraudsters want to develop a quick relationship. Be suspicious when someone you have not met professes their love for you.

Be wary when someone claims to be involved in a lucrative business but needs to borrow money for bills and expenses.

Be cautious when chatting to an individual who claims to live close but works overseas.

Do not cash any cheques or send the person any money for any reason, whatsoever

Carefully consider who you’re sharing explicit videos and photographs with. Don’t perform any explicit acts online.

Disable your webcam or any other camera connected to the internet when you aren’t using it. Hackers can get remote access and record you.

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.

If you believe that you have been a victim of a fraud you may report it on-line to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre http://www.antifraudcentre.ca (or call 1-888-495-8501) or contact the OPP (1-888-310-1122).