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(MEAFORD, ON) – On August 26, 2020 Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a complaint that an unknown person was squatting in a vacant house at 25 Sideroad, in the Municipality of Meaford.

Officers attended this property and located a wanted party on the premises, who was subsequently arrested. This individual was currently bound by multiple court orders.

As a result of this investigation, Grey Bruce OPP have charged Bradley DOHERTY, 35 years-of-age, from Owen Sound with the following offences:

Failure to comply with undertaking, section 145(4)(a) Criminal Code of Canada (CC)

Three counts of failure to comply with release order, section 145(5)(a) CC

Possession of property obtained by crime – under $5,000, section 354(1)(a) CC

Unlawfully in a dwelling house, section 349(1) CC

The accused was released on an Undertaking and is required to appear in 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.

(SOUTH BRUCE PENINSULA, ON) – On Wednesday, August 26, 2020 at 12:17 p.m. members of Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Grey-Bruce and Huron-Perth Community Street Crime Units, with assistance from OPP Emergency Response Team, executed a Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) search warrant at a business at Main Street in Sauble Beach, South Bruce Peninsula.

As a result of the search warrant, police seized dried cannabis, packaged cannabis edibles, cannabis oils and creams, cannabis vaper cartridges and marihuana seeds. OPP officers also seized offence related property and assorted drug paraphernalia. Two people located on the business property were arrested. The total worth of the seized cannabis related substances was over $62,000.

Grey Bruce OPP have charge 30 year old, Mustafa KHEDRI of South Bruce Peninsula with the following offences:

Possession Cannabis for the purpose of trafficking, section 10(2) Cannabis Act (CA)

Trafficking Cannabis, section 10(1) CA

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

The accused was held for a bail hearing in Ontario Court of Justice.

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.

(SOUTH BRUCE PENINSULA, ON) – On August 15, 2020 at 7:55 a.m., Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a structure fire at Mapleport Crescent, South Bruce Peninsula in Bruce County. The fire engulfed an out-building on the property, which was extinguished by South Bruce Peninsula Fire Department. The body of a deceased person was discovered inside the burned out structure.

Members of the Grey Bruce OPP Crime Unit and West Region OPP Forensic Identification Services, under the direction of OPP Criminal Investigation Branch (CIB), continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the fire.

Grey Bruce OPP are not releasing the identity of the deceased until Post Mortem results are completed.

Anyone with information on this investigation are asked to contact 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.

(SOUTH BRUCE PENINSULA, ON) – On August 25, 2020 at 4:46 p.m. Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) stopped a tan coloured sport utility vehicle with improper plates on Claude Street, near Frank Street, in Wiarton, ON.

Officers confirmed that the driver’s licence was suspended and they were also prohibited from driving under the Criminal Code of Canada (CC).

As a result of this investigation, Grey Bruce OPP have charged Gordon GIBSON, 36 years-of-age, from Arthur, ON with the following offences:

Operation of a motor vehicle while prohibited under the Criminal Code, section 320.18(1)(a) CC

Driving while under suspension, section 53(1) Highway Traffic Act (HTA)

Use plates not authorized for vehicle, section 12(1)(d) HTA

Operate a motor vehicle without insurance, section 2(1)(a) Compulsory Automobile Insurance Act

The accused was released on an Appearance Notice and is required to appear in Ontario Court of Justice in Owen Sound on November 19, 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) – One person was seriously injured after a collision on Line 81, in the Municipality of North Perth early this morning (26Aug).

Just after 12:30 a.m. on August 26 2020, the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Perth County Paramedics and the North Perth Fire Department responded to a two vehicle collision on Line 81 at Road 169, just southwest of Listowel.

The preliminary investigation indicates that a mini-van was travelling westbound on Line 81 when it was struck by a pick-up truck that had been travelling southbound on Road 169. The intersection is controlled by a stop sign in the north and south directions.

Both vehicles had one occupant, and both drivers were injured and transported to a local hospital. The driver of the pick-up truck was subsequently transported by Ornge Air Ambulance to another hospital with life-threatening injuries. The driver of the van suffered non-life threatening injuries.

The roads were closed for most of the morning, but have since been reopened. The investigation is ongoing, and charges are anticipated.

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 August 25, 2020 Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) charged two more motorists on Highway 6, in South Bruce Peninsula, with stunt driving – 50 kilometres per hour (km/h) or more over the posted speed limit, contrary to section 172(1) Highway Traffic Act.

12:06 p.m. – Siqi CHEN, 57 years-of-age, from Windsor, ON was travelling over 130 km/h in a white car, in this posted 80 km/h zone.

2:19 p.m. – Ali GHAFARI-KASHANI, 21 years-of-age, from Kitchener, ON was travelling over 135 km/h in a white sport utility vehicle, in this posted 80 km/h zone.

Both of these drivers were issued a Provincial Summons, a seven day drivers licence suspension and their vehicles were towed and impounded for seven days.

Slow Down and Drive Safe.

Anyone with information that can assist Grey Bruce OPP with these investigations, 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.

(ELDERSLIE TWP, ON) – On August 25, 2020 at 7:42 a.m., the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a motorcycle crash along Concession 10 in Elderslie Township. Officers arrived with members of the Grey-Bruce OPP and Bruce County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and found the motorcycle in the south ditch.

The operator, 62-year-old Muriel THAW of Saugeen Shores, was pronounced deceased at the scene.

Members of the OPP Traffic Incident Management and Enforcement (TIME) unit attended to assist the South Bruce OPP with this investigation.

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 WELLINGTON NORTH, ON) – On August 25, 2020, at approximately 6:30 a.m. a member of the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) investigated the driver of a motor on Schmidt Drive in the Township of Wellington North that was known to be disqualified from driving.

Police spoke with the driver and confirmed the suspensions and they were placed under arrest.

Jordan David HUNT, 28-years-old of Wellington North Township been charged with Operation While Prohibited X3 contrary to the Criminal Code and Drive While Under Suspension contrary to the Highway Traffic Act. A 45-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 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) – On August 17, 2020, at approximately 3:40 p.m. the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting a R.I.D.E. program on Concession 1 in Puslinch Township 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.

Zeljko ANDRASIC, 53-years-old of Cambridge 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 September 22, 2020 to answer to the charge.

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.

(CHATSWORTH, ON) – On August 24, 2020 at 4:46 p.m. Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) stopped a grey pick-up truck that was pulling a utility trailer with an insecure load on Highway 10, near Berkeley, in the Township of Chatsworth.

Debris had fallen off of the trailer, causing a dangerous situation for other road users.

During the investigation, OPP officers found that the driver’s licence was currently suspended and they were prohibited from driving under the Criminal Code.

Grey Bruce OPP have charged Robert DEITER, 60 years-of-age, from Grey Highlands with the following offences:

Operation of a motor vehicle while prohibited under the Criminal Code, section 320.18(1)(a) Criminal Code of Canada

Driving while under suspension, section 53(1) Highway Traffic Act (HTA)

Insecure load, section 111(2) HTA

The accused was released on an Appearance Notice and is required to appear in Ontario Court of Justice in Owen Sound on November 12, 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.

(SOUTH BRUCE PENINSULA, ON)

10:26 a.m. – Grey Bruce OPP stopped a black suv on Highway 6, near Limberlost Road, in South Bruce Peninsula that was travelling over 130 km/h in this posted 80 km/h speed limit. The driver was Hardik RAVAL, 25 years-of-age, from Windsor,ON.

11:07 a.m. – Grey Bruce OPP stopped a grey suv on Highway 6, near Limberlost Road, in South Bruce Peninsula that was travelling over 130 km/h in this posted 80 km/h speed limit. The driver was Shawn LAUGHTON, 45 years-of-age, from Mount Brydges, ON.

11:00 p.m. – Grey Bruce OPP stopped a black car on Highway 6, near Weirs Road, in South Bruce Peninsula that was travelling over 145 km/h in this posted 80 km/h speed limit. The driver was Leeor GREENBLAT, 23 years-of-age, from North York, ON.

1:29 p.m. – Grey Bruce OPP stopped a black car on Highway 6, near Limberlost Road, in South Bruce Peninsula that was travelling over 130 km/h in this posted 80 km/h speed limit. The driver was MD Amir HIRA, 21 years-of-age, from Scarborough, ON.

(NORTHERN BRUCE PENINSULA, ON)

09:09 a.m. – Grey Bruce OPP stopped a black suv on Highway 6, near Pike Bay Road, in Northern Bruce Peninsula that was travelling over 135 km/h in this posted 80 km/h speed limit. The driver was Sivaiah ADAPA, 26 years-of-age, from Montreal, PQ.

12:49 p.m. – Grey Bruce OPP stopped a blue car on Highway 6, near Spry Road, in Northern Bruce Peninsula that was travelling over 130 km/h in this posted 80 km/h speed limit. The driver was Karolina DRATWA, 28 years-of-age, from Mississauga, ON.

All of these drivers were issued a provincial summons to attend court, a seven day drivers licence suspension and their vehicles were towed and impounded for seven days.

Grey Bruce OPP are asking the public to report unsafe driving, including excessive speeding and aggressive driving.

Anyone with information that can assist Grey Bruce OPP with these investigations, 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.

(KINCARDINE TWP, ON) – On August 24, 2020, members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Community Street Crimes Unit (CSCU) and West Region OPP Emergency Response Team (ERT) members executed a Search Warrant at a property along Bruce County Road 23 in Kincardine Township.

As a result of the execution of the search warrant, police seized a quantity of Cocaine, Methamphetamine, Benzodiazepines, Nabilone and Oxycodone. The estimated value of the seized controlled substances is $11,215.00.

Police also seized offence related property including: digital scales, cell phones, debt lists, drug trafficking paraphernalia and drug packaging material.

Helena RANKIN, 48-years-old, of Kincardine was charged with:

Possession of Cocaine for the purpose of trafficking

Possession of Methamphetamine for the purpose of trafficking

Possession of Benzodiazepines for the purpose of trafficking

Possession of Nabilone for the purpose of trafficking

Possession of Oxycodone for the purpose of trafficking

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

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.

(ASHFIELD-COLBORNE-WAWANOSH TWP, ON) – On August 22, 2020 at 11:35 p.m., the Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a single vehicle collision along Amberley Road in Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh Township. Officers attended with members of the Lucknow Fire Department and Bruce County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) to find the vehicle had rolled onto its side before coming to rest against a hydro pole.

The driver, 71-year-old Thomas MALINS of Huron-Kinloss Township was extricated from the vehicle by fire fighters and taken to a local hospital where they were pronounced deceased.

OPP Traffic Incident Management & Enforcement (TIME) Team investigators are assisting the Huron OPP with this incident.

Amberley Road was closed for the protection of emergency responders. It has since re-opened to traffic.

If you are able to help investigators with this case please call Huron OPP at 1-888-310-1122. 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.

(NORTHERN BRUCE PENINSULA, ON) – On August 23, 2020 at 10:00 p.m. Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a motor vehicle collision involving a grey car and a black pick-up truck on Highway 6, near Front Street, in the Village of Tobermory, Northern Bruce Peninsula.

The driver of the car drove into a parked pick-up truck on Front Street, causing extensive damage to the car. The driver attempted to drive away, but their vehicle was too damaged to drive. The collision was observed by several witnesses.

The driver was arrested for being impaired while operating a motor vehicle and was transported to the Grey Bruce OPP detachment in Wiarton for a breath test.

As a result of this investigation, Grey Bruce OPP have charged Kimberley KAY, 56 years-of-age, from Northern Bruce Peninsula, ON with operation of a motor vehicle while impaired by alcohol, section 320.14(1)(a) Criminal Code of Canada (CC) and operation of a motor vehicle while impaired – blood alcohol concentration over 80, section 320.14(1)(b) CC.

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

The accused has been released on an Undertaking and is scheduled to appear in Ontario Court of Justice in Owen Sound on October 22, 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.