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(TOWNSHIP OF GUELPH-ERAMOSA, ON) – On October 2, 2020, at approximately 11:30 p.m. the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a single motor vehicle collision involving a possible impaired driver on Wellington Road 51 near Ariss Glen Drive in the Township of Guelph-Eramosa.

It was reported that a vehicle left the road and rolled over onto a driveway of a residence.

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

Jean-Pierre Correia MARIN, 39-years-old of Saugeen First Nation, has been charged with;

Operation While Impaired – Alcohol and Drug

Operation While Impaired – 80 Plus

Driving With Cannabis Readily Available

Novice Driver-Blood Alcohol Concentration Above Zero

Class G1 Licence Holder-Unaccompanied by Licenced Driver

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 October 30, 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 CENTRE WELLINGTON, ON) – On October 3, 2020, at approximately 12:45 p.m. a Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received reports of an orange sedan that was travelling at a high rate of speed and passing other vehicles unsafely on Highway 6 south of Fergus.

A Wellington County OPP officer who was monitoring traffic on Highway 6, spotted the suspect vehicle southbound 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 180 km/h.

Police stopped the vehicle and arrested the driver for Dangerous Driving.

Further investigation revealed that the driver and a passenger, were in possession of drug paraphernalia, a large quantity of cash, and a quantity of drugs including Methamphetamine and Fentanyl.

Darrell MCGREGOR, 55-years-old of Owen Sound has been charged with Dangerous Driving contrary to the Criminal Code and Possession of Methamphetamine contrary to the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act. The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice – Guelph on November 6, 2020 to answer to the charges.

Kayla Courage RAWN, 20-years-old of Owen Sound has been charged with Possession of Fentanyl contrary to the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act. The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice – Guelph on November 6, 2020 to answer to the charge.

(SOUTH BRUCE PENINSULA, ON) On October 3, 2020 at 9:50 p.m. Grey Bruce OPP stopped a (white) van on Highway 6, near Greig Settlement Road, in South Bruce Peninsula that was travelling over 150 kilometres per hour (km/h) in this posted 80 km/h speed limit.

Grey Bruce OPP have charged Homayoun AHMADZAI, 42 years-of-age, from Brampton, ON with stunt driving – 50km/h or more over the posted speed limit, contrary to section 172(1) Highway Traffic Act (HTA).

The accused was issued a provincial summons to attend court, a seven day drivers licence suspension and their vehicle was towed and will be impounded for seven days.

In 2019, Grey Bruce OPP charged 190 drivers with stunt driving on Highway 6, between Wiarton and Tobermory. In 2020, to date, officers have charged 210 drivers with stunt driving on the same stretch of highway.

Grey Bruce OPP are asking the public to report any excessive speeding and aggressive driving observed on Highway 6, as well as any other highways throughout Grey and Bruce Counties.

(TOWNSHIP OF CENTRE WELLINGTON, ON) – On October 5, 2020 at approximately 3:00 a.m. Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a theft in progress at an address on Wellington Road 29 east of Fergus.

It was reported that a suspect was observed stealing scrap metal while on the property. Upon police arrival, a suspect was arrested without incident and the stolen property was recovered.

Jonathan BELLAMY, 32-years-old of the Township of Centre Wellington, has been charged with Theft Under $5,000 and Possession of Property Obtained by Crime contrary to the Criminal Code of Canada. The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice-Guelph on November 3, 2020.

Any person with information regarding this incident should 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 September 16, 2020, at approximately 1:00 p.m., a Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer was monitoring traffic and conducting radar on Wellington Road 19 near Tom Street in Fergus. The officer observed a white van travelling eastbound at a speed that appeared to be well above the posted 40 km/h speed limit. The vehicle was locked on radar in excess of 100 km/h.

As a result, Caleb WHITTAKER, 29-year-old resident of Waterloo, 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 December 2, 2020. Their vehicle and driver’s licence were seized for a period of seven days as per statute.

(NORTHERN BRUCE PENINSULA, ON) On October 2, 2020 at 8:03 p.m., Grey Bruce OPP stopped a (white) sport utility vehicle on Highway 6, near Pike Bay Road, in Northern Bruce Peninsula that was travelling over 150 kilometres per hour (km/h) in this posted 80 km/h speed limit.

Grey Bruce OPP have charged Dylan ARRUDA, 28 years-of-age, from Toronto, ON with stunt driving – 50km/h or more over the posted speed limit, contrary to section 172(1) Highway Traffic Act.

The accused was issued a provincial summons to attend court, a seven day drivers licence suspension and their vehicle was towed and will be impounded for seven days.

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.

(NORTHERN BRUCE PENINSULA, ON) – On October 3, 2020 at 8:23 a.m., Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were dispatched to a residence at Miller Lake Shore Road in the Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula.

The home owners advised that an unknown person had entered their home and was currently sleeping inside the residence.

Grey Bruce OPP attended this residence and located an intoxicated person, still at the scene. Officers observed a door at the residence which had been forced open, breaking the door frame.

As a result of this investigation, Grey Bruce OPP have charged Paige KREPS, 26 years-of-age, from Toronto, ON with Mischief, under $5,000., section 430(4) Criminal Code of Canada.

The accused was released on an Appearance Notice and will appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Owen Sound on November 5, 2020.

Anyone with information to assist with this occurrence, call Grey Bruce OPP, 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 4, 2020, at approximately 3:00 p.m. a Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer stopped a motorcycle for a provincial offences violation on George Street near Charles Street in Town of Arthur.

It was reported that the driver attempted to flee the scene however, police were able to place the driver under arrest after a brief struggle. Investigation revealed that the motorcycle had been reported stolen from an address in Oxford County.

Police spoke with the driver and determined that they were displaying signs of drug impairment. The driver was transported to a local OPP Operation Centre for further testing.

Police discovered the accused was in possession of a stolen handgun, ammunition, a switchblade knife, and a quantity of Fentanyl.

As a result of the investigation, Tomasz KURZYDLOWSKI, 41-years-old of Kitchener, faces the following charges:

Carrying a Concealed Weapon

Resist Peace Officer

Possession of a Schedule 1 Substance-Fentanyl

Possession of a Prohibited or Restricted Firearm/Ammunition

Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose

Possession of a Firearm Obtained by Crime

Unauthorized Possession of a Weapon (2 counts)

Operation While Impaired by Drug

Operation While Prohibited Under the Criminal Code

Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5000

Fail to Comply with Undertaking

Fail to Stop for Police

Drive while Under Suspension (2 counts)

The accused is scheduled to appear for a bail hearing in the Ontario Court of Justice – Guelph on October 5, 2020.

Any person with information regarding this person should 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 online at www.csgw.tips. You may be eligible for a reward from Crime Stoppers of up to $2,000.

(GEORGIAN BLUFFS, ON) – On October 3, 2020 at 11:36 p.m., Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a traffic complaint involving a (black) pick-up truck that was travelling at a high rate of speed, northbound on Grey Road 18, near the Mennonite corners intersection, in the Township of Georgian Bluffs.

Grey Bruce OPP Officers stopped the involved vehicle and the driver failed a roadside screening device. They were arrested and transported to the Chatsworth detachment for a breath test.

As a result of this investigation, Grey Bruce OPP have charged Cole WRIGHT, 26 years-of-age, from Georgian Bluffs, with operation of a motor vehicle while impaired by alcohol, section 320.14(1)(a) Criminal Code of Canada (CC) and operation while impaired with blood alcohol concentration 80 mgs or more, section 320.14(1)(b) CC.

The driver was issued a 90 day drivers licence suspension and their vehicle 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 5, 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) – The Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are looking for a suspect after an incident that occurred in Listowel last week.

On Monday September 28 2020, just before 6:00 p.m., two youths were walking on Nichol Avenue South, in the Municipality of North Perth, and were playing around by yelling out loud while in the parking lot of an elementary school. When a car passed by, it is believed the three male occupants thought the youths were yelling at them. The driver exited the vehicle, where he brandished a knife, and uttered threats to one of the youth. The suspect got back in the vehicle and left the scene. There were no injuries as a result of the altercation.

The male suspect is described as approximately 5’7

(HURON EAST, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) continue to investigate a break, enter and theft that took place at a business in Seaforth last week.

Sometime between 2:00 p.m. on September 21, 2020 and 9:00 a.m. on September 22, 2020 those responsible attended a business located on Jarvis Street North and forced entry into a coverall shed on the property.

Once inside they stole several tools and pieces of equipment including an oxygen tank, torches, torque wrench and two full sets of metric wrenches.

The total value of the stolen items is estimated between $1,000 and $1,500.

Any person with information regarding this crime 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

(GEORGIAN BLUFFS, ON) – On October 1, 2020 at 4:08 a.m., Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were dispatched to a weapon occurrence at Highway 6 & 21, Georgian Bluffs in Grey County. Four suspects attended an apartment and displayed a firearm and assaulted the occupants of the residence. They left the scene prior to police arrival.

Grey Bruce OPP officers, Grey Bruce OPP Crime Unit, Grey Bruce OPP Community Street Crime Unit and OPP Regional Support Team are involved in the investigation.

At approximately 2:40 p.m., OPP arrested the four suspects at a business at Highway 21 on Saugeen First Nation. Following a search of the persons and their vehicle, OPP seized a loaded handgun, $20,000 worth of Purple Fentanyl and Methamphetamines and drug paraphernalia.

Grey Bruce OPP has charged the following,

17 years old from Kitchener with,

Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, section 88 Criminal Code of Canada (CC)

Carrying a Concealed Weapon, section 90 CC

Unauthorized possession of a weapon, section 91(2) CC

Possession of a loaded Prohibited or Restricted Firearm, section 95(a) CC

Possession of a Firearm or Ammunition while Prohibited, section 117.01(1) CC

Possession of Methamphetamine for the purposes of trafficking, section 5(2) Controlled Drugs and Substances (CDSA)

Trafficking of Fentanyl for the purposes of trafficking, section 5(2) CDSA

Peter MESSIHA, 21 years old from Mississauga with,

Possession of Methamphetamine for the purposes of trafficking, section 5(2)CDSA

Trafficking of Fentanyl for the purposes of trafficking, section 5(2) CDSA

Possession of Schedule II substance, section 4(1) CDSA

A Second, 17 year old from Kitchener with,

Carrying a concealed weapon, section 90 CC

Possession of Methamphetamine for the purposes of trafficking, section 5(2)CDSA

Trafficking of Fentanyl for the purposes of trafficking, section 5(2) CDSA

Person under the age of 19, possess Cannabis, section 10(1) Cannabis Control Act 2017

Mohamed ABDALLA, 19 years old from Kitchener with,

5 Possession of Methamphetamine for the purposes of trafficking, section 5(2)CDSA

Trafficking of Fentanyl for the purposes of trafficking, section 5(2) CDSA

All four accused were held for a bail hearing on October 2, 2020 in Ontario Court of Justice.

Grey Bruce OPP Crime Unit continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the Robbery.

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.

(BLUEWATER, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Parkhill resident with Performing a Stunt – Excessive Speed after he was stopped for speeding earlier this week.

On Wednesday, September 30, 2020 at approximately 7:43 p.m. a Huron County OPP officer was conducting RADAR patrols on Airport Line when a hatchback was observed travelling northbound well over the speed limit. A RADAR device was utilized and the speed of the vehicle was measured at a speed in excess of 60 km/h over the posted 80 km/h speed limit.

Bradley BEIERLING, 33 years of age from Parkhill has been charged with Race a Motor Vehicle – Excessive Speed. His motor vehicle was impounded and his driver’s licence was automatically suspended for seven days. A court date has been set for November 17, 2020 at Provincial Offences Court in Goderich.

(SOUTH HURON, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) along with collision investigators from the West Region OPP Traffic Incident Management & Enforcement (TIME) Team continue to investigate a fiery crash that took place west of Mount Carmel yesterday afternoon.

On October 1, 2020 at approximately 1:30 p.m. Huron OPP, Lambton County Paramedic Services, Grand Bend Fire Department and Ornge Air responded to the crash site located at the intersection of Mount Carmel Drive (Huron County #5) and Grand Bend Road (Huron County #81).

The preliminary investigation has determined a compact vehicle was westbound on Mount Carmel Drive when the driver failed to negotiate a curve in the roadway. The vehicle left the roadway, struck the ditch on the north side, collided with trees and ultimately caught on fire.

The single occupant was extricated from the vehicle by fire and was transported from the scene to hospital by air ambulance.

The driver currently remains in hospital with life threatening injuries.