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(KINLOSS TWP, ON) – On September 28, 2020 at 7:45 a.m., the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a theft report from a residence along Grey Ox Avenue in Kinloss Township. Sometime between 10:00 p.m. on September 27, 2020 and 11:30 p.m. on September 27, 2020, a White Ford Escape with license # BXJF 241 was taken. The serial number is on file with police.

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.

(ELDERSLIE TWP, ON) – On September 30, 2020 at 8:35 p.m., the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a suspected impaired driver on the Grey-Bruce Line in Elderslie Township. After locating the vehicle, officers conducted a traffic stop and determined that the driver had been drinking alcohol.

Shelly FAULHAFER, 43-years-old, of Elderslie Township, was charged with Impaired Driving and Refuse Breath Sample. The accused is scheduled to appear in court on December 9, 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.

(TOWNSHIP OF PUSLINCH, ON) – On September 26, 2020, members of the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a robbery that occurred on the Puslinch Tract near Wellington Road 32 south of Highway 401.

At approximately 4:00 p.m., the male victim was walking on the trail while taking photographs of nature when he was approached by two men. When the interaction occurred, the victim was on a small trail, just off the main trail that leads to the service centre, past the second pond. Following a brief, friendly verbal exchange the men stole his clothing, camera and bag which contained his wallet, cell phone and keys. The suspects were last seen walking on the trail towards the service centre.

Officers conducted extensive patrols of the area however, were not able to locate the suspects. The victim was treated at the scene by EMS for minor injuries that were as a result of walking in the wooded area.

Suspect #1 is described as:

Caucasian

Male

Approximate age 30’s

Shoulder length hair

Scruffy facial

Wearing blue jeans and a grey short sleeve button down shirt

Suspect #2 is described as:

Caucasian

Male

Average height

Mid length hair

Wearing blue jeans and a grey sweater with a front pocket/pouch – no hood

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 CENTRE WELLINGTON, ON) – On September 28, 2020 at approximately 1:30 p.m. the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a single motor vehicle on Wellington Road 21 involving a pick-up truck that was being operated in a dangerous manner prior to the collision.

It was reported that a westbound pick-up truck with two occupants was weaving in and out of traffic at a high rate of speed and forcing other vehicles to take evasive action to avoid a collision.

Investigation revealed that following the collision, a taxi driver with a fare onboard stopped to render assistance to the occupants and as a result they attempted to steal the cab and assaulted the customer that was inside.

Further investigation revealed that the pick-up was stolen from Kincardine and the same suspect was involved in fuel thefts in the County.

Jeremy Jason HOGG, 25-years-old of Kincardine has been charged with Theft Under $5000 X2, Operation While Prohibited, Possession of Property Obtained by a Crime Over $5000 and Fail to Comply with Probation Order contrary to the Criminal Code.

Jordan Amira GRAVELEY, 27-years-old if Kincardine has been charged with Theft Over $5000, Dangerous Operation, Possession of Property Obtained by a Crime Over $5000 and Assault contrary to the Criminal Code.

Both accused will appear at the Ontario Court of Justice – Guelph at a future date to answer to the charges.

(TOWN OF ERIN, ON) – On September 28, 2020 at approximately 7:00 a.m. the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a theft that occurred from a job site on Perryman Court in the Town of Erin.

Investigation revealed that sometime between September 24, 2020 at approximately 3:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. on September 28, 2020, unknown suspects stole a 2020 STEA grey utility trailer with the custom logo 2 Studs Framing” on the sides bearing Ontario marker S3464T. The trailer contained framing tools.

Approximate value of the theft is $26

(TOWNSHIP OF CENTRE WELLINGTON, ON) – On September 26, 2020, at approximately 9:45 a.m. the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a possible impaired driver on Wellington Road 29 that was stopped by another motorist.

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

Graham MANLEY, 35-years-old of Guelph has been charged with Impaired Operation and Impaired Operation – 80 Plus (mg of alcohol per 100 mL of blood) contrary to the Criminal Code. 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.

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.

(ASHFIELD-COLBORNE-WAWANOSH, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has laid charges against an Essex County resident in relation to some concerning incidents that took place last week.

On Friday, September 25, 2020 Huron County OPP met with two victims that reported they had fearful interactions with a suspicious person. Police learned the accused approached a teenaged student that was waiting for the school bus and asked the student several times if she wanted to get into his vehicle. The shaken student declined and immediately reported the matter when she arrived at school.

Shortly after the accused was involved in another incident when he caused another victim to fear for their safety after he followed her in her vehicle to a business in Lucknow. A brief exchange took place and the accused departed.

Later that day the accused was arrested in Perth County for driving related offences. Upon his release in Perth County the accused was transferred into the custody of Huron OPP.

While in the custody of Huron OPP the accused threatened to cause harm to one of the investigating officers, as well, he intentionally caused damage to a holding cell.

Timothy HEBERT, 58 years of age from Essex has been charged with Criminal Harassment – 2 Counts, Mischief Under $5,000 and Uttering Threats to Cause Bodily Harm. He has since been released from custody with a court appearance scheduled for November 2, 2020 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.

(GODERICH, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has laid charges against a Huron County resident after learning the accused failed to pay his bill at a hotel in Goderich.

On September 25, 2020 Huron OPP responded to a hotel in Goderich to investigate a situation involving a customer that failed to pay an outstanding tab for a three-night stay along with other charges billed to his room account. Police learned the uncooperative customer attempted to pay his bill with a credit card and when the transaction did not complete he vacated the premises without paying the outstanding bill.

Police were able to identify the accused and a couple days later he was arrested in Goderich without incident.

Johnathan LEWIS, 44 years of age of no fixed address has been charged with Food & Lodging Fraud and Failure to Comply with Probation Order. He has since been released from custody with a court appearance scheduled for November 23, 2020 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.

(GEORGIAN BLUFFS, ON) – On September 25, 2020 at 5:33 p.m., Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a single motor vehicle collision involving a (white) van on Grey Road 3, near Grey Road 5, in the Township of Georgian Bluffs. The driver entered the ditch, but was able to get the vehicle unstuck and left the scene prior to police arrival.

Police patrolled the area and located the involved vehicle at a commercial property. The driver failed a roadside screening device and was arrested for impaired operation of a motor vehicle and was transported to the Grey Bruce OPP detachment in Chatsworth. A breath test, conducted by a Qualified Breath Technician, recorded readings over the legal limit of 80 milligrams (mg) of alcohol in 100 millilitres of blood.

As a result of this investigation, Grey Bruce OPP have charged Andrew THORN, 26 years-of-age, from Owen Sound, ON with the following offences;

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

Operation while impaired with blood alcohol concentration 80 mgs or more, section 320.14(1)(b) CC

Fail to remain, section 200(1)(a) Highway Traffic Act

The accused driver’s licence has been suspended for 90 days and their vehicle was towed and will be impounded for seven days. They were released on an Undertaking and are required to attend Ontario Court of Justice in Owen Sound on October 29, 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.

(DYSART ET AL TOWNSHIP, ON) – On July 15, 2020, members of the Haliburton Highlands Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) commenced an investigation into an altercation that occurred earlier that day at a local Minden business, involving a 73 year old male customer.

Follow up investigation led police to attend an address on Indian Point Road in the Eagle Lake area. During the investigation, shots were fired and additional OPP resources were requested to assist the responding officers.

As a result, a 73-year-old man was injured and later died at an area hospital. The OPP notified the province’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU) and they invoked their mandate. In accordance with the Special Investigations Unit’s name release policy which requires consent from next of kin, on August 27, 2020 the Unit identified 73 year-old Leslie Hegedus as the man who was fatally shot on July 15, 2020, in Haliburton County during an interaction with Ontario Provincial Police officers.

Police are looking to speak to anyone who may have known 73 year old Leslie Hegedus of Dysart et al Township and formerly of Thurstonia, Ontario. Any person with information is asked to call the Haliburton Highlands OPP Crime Unit at (705)324-6741 or 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) – A Stratford resident is facing a half-dozen charges after a Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer caught the accused with a stolen motorbike, counterfeit money and throwing knives.

On Friday, September 25, 2020 at approximately 8:30 p.m. a Huron OPP officer was patrolling on MacDonald Road when the officer noticed a motorcycle broken down and in the process of getting a battery charge from another vehicle. The officer stopped to investigate and it was noted the motorcycle did not have a rear licence plate. Further, a subsequent check on the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) revealed the motorbike was stolen from Goderich.

The motorbike rider was arrested and taken into custody for Possessing Property Obtained by Crime – Under $5,000. A search incident to arrest was conducted and the accused was also found in possession of counterfeit currency and three throwing knives.

Brian BIDDLE, 38 years of age from Stratford has been charged with Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000, Possessing Counterfeit Money, Possession of a Prohibited Device for a Dangerous Purpose (3 counts) and Possession of a Prohibited Weapon contrary to a Prohibition Order.

The accused has since been released from custody with a court date scheduled for November 9, 2020 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.

(GODERICH, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has laid drug trafficking charges against a Central Huron resident following a traffic stop that took place this past weekend.

Shortly before 11:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 26, 2020 a Huron OPP officer observed a motor vehicle travelling northbound on Bayfield Road with a headlight out. A licence plate check was conducted and it revealed the owner of the vehicle was currently bound by a 10:00 p.m. curfew. A traffic stop was initiated and it revealed the driver was in fact the owner of the vehicle and he was failing to comply with his curfew condition.

He was promptly arrested and a search incident to arrest found the driver to be in possession of suspected Fentanyl and Methamphetamine. Additionally, he was found in possession of drug trafficking materials.

Mathew SCHRAEDER, 35 years of age from Clinton has been charged with Possession of Methamphetamine for the Purposes of Trafficking, Possession of Fentanyl for the Purposes of Trafficking and Fail to Comply with Release Order (Two Counts).

He remains in custody with a court appearance scheduled for September 29, 2020 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.

(CARRICK TWP, ON) – On September 25, 2020 at 7:24 a.m., the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a theft report from a residence along Concession D in Carrick Township. Sometime during the late evening of September 24, 2020 or the early morning hours of September 25, 2020, a Camo color John Deer Gator 835 side by side with licence 2MJ60 was taken. The value of the stolen Gator is estimated to be $26,000 and the serial number is on file with police.

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.

(CULROSS TWP, ON) – On September 26, 2020 at 5:15 p.m., members of the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a 2 vehicle crash along Bruce Road 6 in Culross Township. Officers arrived with Bruce County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) to find a pick-up truck and motorcycle were involved in the collision.

As a result of the investigation, the driver of the pick-up truck, a 21-year-old North Huron resident was charged with a left turn violation under the Highway Traffic Act (HTA).

The motorcycle operator was taken to a local hospital for assessment of non-life threatening injuries.

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.

(KINCARDINE, ON) – On September 26, 2020 at 6:38 p.m., the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of two vehicles colliding head on along Highway 21, near Bruce Avenue, in Kincardine. Officers attended with members of Kincardine Fire and Emergency Services and Bruce County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) to find one of the vehicles was at rest on its roof in the ditch.

As a result of the investigation, a 30-year-old resident of Milton was charged with Careless driving and Driving with cannabis readily available.

There were minor injuries reported at the scene.

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.