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(WEST PERTH, ON) – Three people have been arrested and charged after a break-and-enter and theft of firearms from a residence in Mitchell.

On August 18, 2020, the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a break-and-enter that had occurred at a residence on Ontario Road, in the Municipality of West Perth. Items stolen during the break-and-enter included firearms, ammunition, a crossbow, a laptop, a cheque, and cannabis marihuana bud.

As a result of the investigation, a search warrant was executed by the Perth County OPP, Huron Perth Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), and the Grey-Bruce Community CSCU, at an address on St. David Street in Mitchell on August 29 2020. A portion of the property was recovered, including all eight firearms, and the laptop, but a camouflage Excalibur crossbow with three arrows, and an assortment of ammunition are still outstanding.

Jasin DIEHL, 30, of West Perth, has been charged with:

Break, Enter and Theft

Theft Under $5000

Unauthorized Possession of firearms

Tamper with Serial Number on Firearms

Fail to Comply with Recognizance

Barry MALCHO, 52, of West Perth, has been charged with:

Break, Enter and Theft

Unauthorized Possession of firearms

Theft Under $5000

Possession of Firearms While Prohibited

Shawnee BAXTER, 23, of West Perth, has been charged with:

Break, Enter and Theft

Unauthorized Possession of firearms

Theft Under $5000

The accused parties were held for a bail hearing.

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.

(GREENOCK TWP, ON) – On September 3, 2020 at 1:58 p.m., the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a single vehicle crash along Bruce County Road 1 in Greenock Township. Officers attended with members of the Paisley Fire Department and Bruce County Paramedics to find the vehicle had rolled before coming to rest on the roadway. The driver was found to have been drinking alcohol.

Shaun JOHNSON, 39-years-old, of Oakville, was charged with Impaired Driving and Operate over 80 milligrams. The accused is scheduled to appear in court on November 4, 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.

(SOUTH HURON, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) continue to investigate a break, enter and theft that took place near Kirkton in August.

Sometime between August 10, 2020 and August 19, 2020 someone forced entry into a locked shed located on Plugtown Line and once inside the shed several tools were stolen.

Some of the stolen items include: a Stihl chainsaw, a 12 inch circular saw, a 6 inch two-wheel grinder, some bolt cutters and pry bars.

Any person with information regarding this incident 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.

(ASHFIELD-COLBORNE-WAWANOSH, ON) – A Sarnia resident is facing criminal charges after a road rage incident that took place north of Goderich in August.

On August 19, 2020 at approximately 4:18 p.m. Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to Champlain Boulevard to assist a victim that intentionally had his taillight smashed out by another motorist.

The subsequent investigation revealed an incident concerning the accused’s aggressive driving that quickly escalated from a verbal encounter to a threat and a mischief. Police learned the victim cautioned the victim about his driving and upon doing so the accused grabbed a pipe from his vehicle and threatened the victim. Additionally, the accused smashed a taillight on the victim’s vehicle.

Police were later able to identify and arrest the accused without incident. Mark THOMPSON, 34 years of age, from Sarnia has been charged with Assault with a Weapon and Mischief. He has been released from custody with a court appearance scheduled for October 26, 2020 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.

(TOWN OF ERIN, ON) – On August 28, 2020, at approximately 5:40 p.m. the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a disturbance at a residence on the Second Line in the Town of Erin. While enroute officers were advised that the suspect had left the scene and was travelling back to their residence on a farm tractor.

Police attended the suspect’s residence and while speaking with them formed the opinion 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.

Harold David MOORE, 60-years-old of Erin 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 2, 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.

(CITY OF GUELPH, ON) – On August 30, 2020, at approximately 1:30 a.m. the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting a R.I.D.E. program at on Highway 6 near Wellington Road when officers investigated the driver of a motor vehicle that entered into the checkpoint.

Police spoke with the driver and detected an odour of alcohol on their breath. A Roadside Screening Device test was conducted which resulted in a fail. The driver was transported to a local OPP Operation Centre for further testing. Police located a small tin containing ecstasy which was seized in a search incident to arrest. Further investigation revealed that the accused was also breaching conditions of a court document.

Jonathan BRETT-CARRILLO, 24-years-old of Kitchener has been charged with Possession of Ecstasy contrary to the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act, Impaired Operation – 80 Plus (mg of alcohol per 100 mL of blood), Failure to Comply with Undertaking and Failure to Comply with Release Order 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 August 29, 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 August 30, 2020, at approximately 10:50 p.m. the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a disturbance in the parking lot of a business on Tower Street South in Fergus.

While speaking with one of the involved parties, police detected an odour of alcohol on that person’s breath. A Roadside Screening Device test demand was read to the driver which they refused to comply with.

Shelly-Rae Jean FRANK, 46-years-old of Mapleton Township has been charged with Failure or Refuse to Comply with Demand 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 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.

(TOWNSHIP OF GUELPH-ERAMOSA, ON) – On August 30, 2020, at approximately 6:15 p.m. the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a suspicious vehicle that was parked in a visitor parking spot at an address on Alma Street in Rockwood.

Police located the vehicle and spoke with the driver who was the lone occupant. Police observed the ignition keys inside the vehicle and determined that the driver had consumed alcohol while speaking with them. A Roadside Screening Device test was conducted which resulted in a fail. The driver was transported to a local OPP Operation Centre for further testing.

An open container of liquor was also seized from inside the motor vehicle.

Leslie ST PIERRE, 63-years-old of Rockwood has been charged with 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.

(TOWNSHIP OF GUELPH-ERAMOSA, ON) – On September 1, 2020, at approximately 3:50 a.m. the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) investigated the driver of a blue pick-up truck that was travelling westbound on Wellington Road 124 near Watson Road and was seen driving into the oncoming lane.

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.

Bryan LAWRIE, 30-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 November 6, 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.

On September 1, 2020 Neyaashiinigmiing Police, along with the assistance of Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police, charged two people in connection with an ongoing investigation into local drug trafficking.

Police conducted a vehicle stop on Coveney’s Road, South Bruce Peninsula, just outside the First Nation Community of Neyaashiinigmiing. A continued investigation led to the arrest of a male and female occupant of the vehicle.

A quantity of illicit drugs, including Fentanyl, Cocaine and Oxycodone were seized.

Sharon STANISH, 40 years old from Neyaashiinigmiing, and Charles KEESHIG, 32 years old from Neyaashiinigmiing, were each charged with three counts of Possession of a Schedule I Drug for the Purpose of Trafficking.

The accused parties were released on an Undertaking pending a future court date.

Anyone with information that can assist Neyaashiinigmiing Police and 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.

(CHATSWORTH, ON) – On August 30, 2020 at 12:00 p.m. Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were dispatched to a single motor vehicle rollover on Highway 6 near Moto Park Road, Chatsworth. Two occupants of a (black) car, a driver and a passenger, were transported from the scene by ambulance to a hospital with serious non-life threatening injuries.

OPP officers were assisted at the scene by Grey County Paramedics and Chatsworth Fire Department.

Grey Bruce OPP officers attended the hospital and spoke with the injured occupants. The passenger sustained facial injuries that required surgery. The passenger would not initially provide their identity to police or hospital staff and when it was revealed it was discovered that they were breaching a condition imposed by the Ontario Court of Justice.

As a result of the investigation, Grey Bruce OPP have charged the driver, Derek CARR, 24 years old from St. Catherines, with careless driving causing bodily harm, section 130(3) Highway Traffic Act. The accused was served a Provincial Summons and is required to attend Provincial Court to answer to the charge.

Grey Bruce OPP arrested and charged Hayden SKREPNEK, 25 years old from Niagara Falls, with failure to comply with release order, section 145(5)(a) Criminal Code of Canada. The accused was released on an Undertaking and is required to attend 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.

(CENTRAL HURON, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Bluewater resident with Careless Driving Causing Bodily Harm in connection with a crash that took place west of Clinton.

On August 13, 2020 at approximately 7:23 p.m. Huron County OPP and Huron County Paramedic Services responded to a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of Parr Line and Bayfield Road. The subsequent investigation revealed the defendant failed to stop her vehicle at the stop sign on Parr Line and it collided broadside with a pickup truck that was travelling west on Bayfield Road.

Four people sustained significant but not life-threatening injuries in the crash.

A 24-year-old from Hensall has been charged with Careless Driving Causing Bodily Harm (Three Counts) and Fail to Ensure Toddler Properly Secured. She has a court appearance scheduled for Provinical Offences Act Court in Goderich on October 6, 2020.

(MIDDLESEX, ON) – On Monday August 31, 2020 at 05:04 a.m. members of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Thames Centre Fire Dept. and Middlesex-London EMS responded to reports of a single vehicle collision on Prospect Hill Rd. near Eight Mile Rd. in the Municipality of Thames Centre.

Police located a single motor vehicle that had left the roadway and struck a group of trees, resulting in catastrophic damage. One lone occupant was extricated from the vehicle at the scene and transported to a local area hospital with life threatening injuries by EMS.

The driver later died in hospital as a result of injuries sustained in the collision.

The OPP Technical Traffic Collision Investigation Team (TTCI) was deployed to the area to assist in the investigation.

The deceased driver has been identified as Jose RAYO – age 43- of London, ON.

The OPP are reminding the public that we must all do our part to ensure our roadways are safe. Please slow down, wear your seat belt, put away the phones and other distractions and never drive while impaired.

While the investigation is still in the preliminary stages, police believe that speed was a factor in this collision.

If you have any information related to this investigation you are being encouraged to contact police. The OPP can be reached anytime, anywhere in the Province of Ontario at 1-888-310-1122. If you wish to remain anonymous you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) where you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2000.

Together we can all do our part to help keep our communities safe.

(CENTRAL HURON, ON) – An early morning traffic stop east of Clinton this morning has led to charges against a Novice driver from Huron County.

At approximately 1:26 a.m. on Wednesday, September 2, 2020 a Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer observed a vehicle travelling on Front Road near Huron Road without taillights. A traffic stop was initiated and while speaking with the driver the investigating officer detected the odour of alcohol on the driver’s breath.

A roadside screening test was conducted and the driver registered a fail. He was placed under arrest and was promptly transported to the Huron OPP Detachment for breath tests. The novice driver provided two samples of his breath to a qualified Intoxilizer Technician and both tests were found to be over the legal limit.

Caleb MARTIN, 19 years of age, from Huron East has been charged with Impaired Operation – Blood Alcohol Concentration 80 Plus and Novice Driver – BAC Above Zero. He has since been released from custody with a court appearance scheduled for October 19, 2020 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.

Huron OPP would like to remind all novice drivers and young drivers (21 and under) regardless of licence class your Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) must be zero.