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(MIDDLESEX, ON) – On Tuesday August 18, 2020 at 08:07 a.m. an alert citizen contacted the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) to advise that he observed two males entering multiple vehicles and a sea container on a property located on Dundas St. in the Municipality of Thames Centre. The males were also observed throwing items at passing motor vehicles causing a traffic hazard, before they fled the scene in a suspicious SUV.

Members of the Middlesex OPP responded to the area where the vehicle was later located at a gas station in Thamesford. One male was taken into custody at the scene and a second fled the area on foot. The second male was taken into custody by police a short time later.

As a result of an investigation police have charged Jeffrey AVERILL – age 44- of London, ON with:

Break, Enter a place – with intent to commit indictable offence as per section 348(1)(a) of the Criminal Code (CC)

Possession Break In Instruments as per section 351(1) of the CC

Failure to comply with release order – other than to attend court as per section 145(5)(a) of the CC

Possession of a Schedule I Substance – Opioid (other than heroin) as per section 4(1) of the Controlled Drugs and Substance Act (CDSA)

Permit use of plate not authorized for vehicle as per section 12(1)(d) of the Highway Traffic Act (HTA)

Fail to apply for permit on becoming owner as per section 11(2) of the HTA

Permit operation of unsafe vehicle as per section 84 of the HTA

CAIA 2(1)(b) Permit motor vehicle to be operated without insurance as per section 2(1)(b) of the Compulsory Automobile Insurance Act (CAIA)

Police have also charged Wade BOUDREAU – age 44- of London ON with:

Break, Enter a place – with intent to commit indictable offence as per section 348(1)(a) of the Criminal Code (CC)

Possession Break In Instruments as per section 351(1) of the CC

Failure to comply with release order – other than to attend court as per section 145(5)(a) of the CC

Possession of a Schedule I Substance – Opioid (other than heroin) as per section 4(1) of the Controlled Drugs and Substance Act (CDSA)

Driving while under suspension as per section 53 of the HTA

Use plate not authorized for vehicle as per section 12(1)(d) of the HTA

Operate unsafe vehicle as per section 84 of the HTA

Both parties have been released from police custody and are scheduled to appear in the London, Ontario Court of Justice to speak to the charges, on October 30, 2020.

Police want to remind the public that thief’s are always looking for an easy target.

Along with securing your property, always make sure to:

Record the make, model and serial numbers of your items in case they are stolen.

If you are a victim of a theft, report it to the police and provide the serial numbers, this information can be helpful in locating or recovering the property.

If there is no serial number, creating unique marks or engravings on the item can be helpful when identifying your property.

Use motion detectors, lights and vehicle alarms, which can be a deterrent to those responsible for committing thefts of vehicles or thefts from vehicles.

Conduct a walk around of your property to ensure that all exterior lighting is working property. If it is broken make the necessary repairs.

Complete repairs to damaged property including windows and fences. Show that you have pride in your property and care what happens to it.

If you have a home security system, always use it. Contact your system provider to ensure that all emergency contacts are up to date with current phone numbers and dependable people who will respond when called.

Be a good neighbour, share information and look out for each other’s property.

Be sure to report any suspicious activity or incidents to police immediately. Your information may help to interrupt a potential crime, help to identify a crime trend, suspect, or prevent further crimes.

The Middlesex OPP takes pride in policing within our community and looks forward to working with members of the public, community groups and local stake holders to shut out crime! The Middlesex OPP is also proud to have created the Suspicious Person Pamphlet. This document provides you with key information of how to keep not only yourself but your property safe. The brochure is available at any of our four Middlesex OPP detachments. A copy of this document has also been added as an attachment to this release, for your convenience.

Further information and tips can be located at www.opp.ca under the Crime Prevention Section.

The Middlesex OPP wants to remind the public that if you see anything suspicious you should contact the Ontario Provincial Police or your nearest police authority. 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.

(HOWICK, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers are currently on scene of a two-vehicle crash west of Harriston that has resulted in a fatality.

This morning, shortly after 6:30 a.m., Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Wellington County OPP, Huron County Paramedic Services and Howick Fire Department responded to the crash scene located on Harriston Road (Huron County #87) near Howick-Minto Townline.

The initial investigation indicates two pickup trucks collided head-on.

One driver was sent to hospital with non-life threatening injuries and one driver died at the scene.

The deceased has been identified as Brandon COX, 24 years of age, from Clifford.

Investigators from the West Region OPP Traffic Incident Management & Enforcement (TIME) Team are currently on scene assisting with the collision investigation.

Harriston Road (Huron County #87) is currently closed between Malcolm Line and School Road #7. Motorists are asked to take an alternate route to avoid the collision scene.

Any witnesses to the crash are asked to 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.

(TOWNSHIP OF GUELPH-ERAMOSA, ON) – On August 9, 2020, at approximately 12:45 p.m. the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting a R.I.D.E. program at the intersection of Speedvale Avenue West and Woolwich-Guelph Townline when officers investigated the driver of a pick-up truck 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.

Perry Douglas BUTT, 50-years-old of Guelph 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 September 8, 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.

(TOWNSHIP OF CENTRE WELLINGTON, ON) – On August 13, 2020 at approximately 3:50 a.m., a Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer was monitoring traffic and conducting radar on Highway 6 near Side Road 6. The officer observed a silver northbound motor vehicle travelling 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 155 km/h.

The vehicle continued northbound with speeds fluctuating between 180-190 km/h as it approached Fergus. The driver shut the vehicle lights off and drove erratically thru a plaza parking lot at the south end of town. The vehicle stopped abruptly and the driver fled from the vehicle. A brief foot chase ensued prior to the driver being taken into custody.

Police detected an odour of alcohol and the driver’s breath while speaking with them. A Roadside Screening Device test was conducted which resulted in a warn reading.

Donovan Thomas FISCHER, 21-years-old of Fergus has been charged with Racing a Motor Vehicle and B.A.C. Above Zero contrary to the Highway Traffic Act and Dangerous Driving and Flight From Police contrary to the Criminal Code.

The defendant is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice – Guelph on October 13, 2020 to answer to the charges.

The vehicle and driver’s licence were seized as per statute.

TOWNSHIP OF MAPLETON, ON) – On August 13, 2020 at approximately 1:25 p.m. the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a theft report that occurred at a business located on Wellington Road 86 in the Town of Wallenstein, Township of Mapleton.

It was reported that sometime between July 31 and August 13, 2020 unknown suspects entered onto the property and stole a blue 2020 New Holland Boomer 40 tractor with a front loader attached. Approximate value $36,000.

Any person with information regarding this incident 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 August 14, 2020, at approximately 8:00 p.m. the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a motor vehicle in the ditch on 15th Side Road near Beatty Line in the Township of Centre Wellington.

Officers located the vehicle and while speaking with the driver determined that they had consumed alcohol. 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.

Joshua FOY, 25-years-old of Erin 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 September 15, 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.

(TOWN OF ERIN, ON) – On August 15, 2020, at approximately 7:40 p.m. the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a single motor vehicle collision on the Eighth Line in the Town of Erin. It was reported that a pick-up truck was southbound when it left the roadway and collided with some trees. A passerby witnessed the vehicle being driven out of the ditch and called police.

Officers located the vehicle that was heavily damaged and while speaking with the driver determined that they had consumed alcohol. 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.

Jeremy BROWN, 24-years-old of Erin 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 September 15, 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) – An initial investigation into the sound of a gunshot being heard ultimately led to three people facing charges, a large quantity of methamphetamine being seized and a stolen truck recovered.

The events took place on August 7, 2020 at approximately 1:22 p.m. when Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers responded to a James Street residence in Dungannon to investigate a report of a gunshot being heard.

Officers arrived on scene shortly thereafter and through the course of their investigation they were able to determine the sound heard was from a firecracker. Also while investigating police became suspicious of a pickup truck that was in the process of getting a new paint job. A check by police revealed the 2012 pickup truck was stolen from Oxford County in July and the attached licence plates were reported stolen out of South Bruce.

Also while at the property police located and arrested a male for failing to abide by his conditions of his house arrest. Upon searching the accused police located a large quantity of suspected methamphetamine on his person.

Christopher KURTH, 35 years of age from Central Huron has been charged with Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000 and Under $5,000. As well, he has been charged with Fail to Comply with Probation Order.

Angela BAILEY, 39 years of age from Goderich has been charged with Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000 and Under $5,000.

Both KURTH & BAILEY have since been released from custody with court dates scheduled for October 19, 2020.

Jeffrey STRAUGHAN, 40 years of age from Goderich has been charged with Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the Purposes of Trafficking, Fail to Comply with Release Order (2 counts) and Fail to Comply with Probation Order. He remains in custody with a court appearance scheduled for August 20, 2020 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.

(GODERICH, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating a break, enter and theft that took place at a chip wagon in Goderich.

Sometime between 9:00 p.m. on August 10, 2020 and 6:00 a.m. on August 11, 2020 someone forced entry into the chip wagon located at the Main Beach in Goderich. Once inside the truck the thief stole about $500 worth of beverages and food items.

About $500 in damages were also caused by the thief.

Huron OPP officers are seeking information from the public to help solve this crime.

If you have information about this occurrence please 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.

(NORTHERN BRUCE PENINSULA, ON) – On August 14, 2020 at 11:09 a.m. Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a traffic complaint involving a possible impaired driver that had just left a campground in the Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula.

Police patrolled the area, located and stopped this vehicle on Highway 6, near Cameron Lake Road. The driver was displaying signs of impairment, was arrested for impaired operation of a motor vehicle and was transported to the Grey Bruce OPP detachment in Wiarton. A breath test, conducted by a qualified Intoxilyzer operator at the detachment, recorded readings nearly twice the legal limit (80 mgs of alcohol in 100 millilitres of blood).

As a result of this investigation, Grey Bruce OPP have charged Justin BROWN, 31 years-of-age, from Sarnia, ON 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 accused’s driver’s licence is suspended for 90 days and their vehicle was towed and will be impounded for seven days.

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

(ASHFIELD-COLBORNE-WAWANOSH, ON) – An early morning crash investigation near Benmiller last week has resulted in an Over 80 charge for a Hamilton resident.

On Friday, August 14, 2020 at approximately 9:26 a.m. Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and Huron County Paramedic Services responded to single motor vehicle crash located on Londesboro Road east of Benmiller.

Upon arrival officers located an overturned vehicle in the southbound ditch. Upon speaking with the driver police noted the driver had been drinking alcohol so a roadside screening test was conducted. The driver completed the test and his test resulted in a fail. The driver was promptly placed under arrest and was transported to the Huron OPP Detachment for breath tests. Two breath samples were provided to the Intoxilizer Technician and both samples were analyzed to be over the legal limit.

Devin MADDEN, 27 years of age, from Hamilton has been charged with Impaired Operation – Blood Alcohol Concentration 80 Plus. He has since been released from custody with a court appearance scheduled for October 5, 2020 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.

(NORTHERN BRUCE PENINSULA, ON) – On August 16, 2020 at 8:27 a.m. Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a traffic complaint involving a possible impaired driver on Mccurdy Drive in the Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula.

Police attended and located this vehicle. There was open alcohol in this vehicle. The driver was displaying signs of impairment and was arrested for impaired operation of a motor vehicle and was transported to the Grey Bruce OPP detachment in Wiarton. A breath test was conducted by a qualified Intoxilyzer operator at the detachment.

As a result of this investigation, Grey Bruce OPP have charged Alan MUTTATHUKUNNEL-JOSEPH, 22 years-of-age, from Brampton, ON with operation of a motor vehicle while impaired by alcohol, section 320.14(1)(a) Criminal Code of Canada and having care or control of a motor vehicle with liquor readily available, section 32(1) Liquor Licence Act.

The accused’s vehicle was towed and will be impounded for seven days.

The accused was released on an Undertaking and is 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.

(NORTHERN BRUCE PENINSULA, ON) – On August 14, 2020 at 1:23 a.m. Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a traffic complaint involving a suspicious vehicle on Pike Bay Road, in the Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula.

Police patrolled the area, located and stopped this vehicle. The driver was arrested for impaired operation of a motor vehicle and was transported to the Grey Bruce OPP detachment in Wiarton. A breath test, conducted by a qualified Intoxilyzer operator at the detachment, recorded readings nearly twice the legal limit (80 mgs of alcohol in 100 millilitres of blood.

As a result of this investigation, Grey Bruce OPP have charged Marc VERONNEAU, 25 years-of-age, from La Presentation, QC 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 accused’s driver’s licence is suspended for 90 days and their vehicle was towed and will be impounded for seven days.

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

Between Friday, August 14th and Sunday, August 17th, 2020, Grey Bruce OPP charged the following seven motorists with stunt driving – 50km/h or more over the posted speed limit, contrary to section 172(1) Highway Traffic Act (HTA) on Highway 6 on the Bruce Peninsula.

(SOUTH BRUCE PENINSULA, ON)

August 14th – 08:25 a.m. – Grey Bruce OPP stopped a white car on Highway 6, near Limberlost Road, in South Bruce Peninsula that was travelling over 130 kilometres per hour (km/h) in this posted 80 km/h speed limit. The driver was Patrick DASILVA, 29 years-of-age, from Etobicoke, ON.

August 15th – 2:15 p.m. – Grey Bruce OPP stopped a white sport utility vehicle (suv) on Highway 6, near Limberlost Road, in South Bruce Peninsula that was travelling over 155 km/h in this posted 80 km/h speed limit. The driver was Eduardo ZAMORA, 59 years-of-age, from Brampton, ON.

August 15th – 3:01 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 Amanjot BHABRA, 22 years-of-age, from Brampton, ON.

August 17th – 1:11 p.m. – Grey Bruce OPP stopped a red SUV on Highway 6, near Red Bay Road, South Bruce Peninsula that was travelling more than 145 km/h in this posted 80 km/h speed limit. The driver was Roy STAGAT, 56 years-of-age, from Kitchener, ON.

(NORTHERN BRUCE PENINSULA, ON)

August 15th – 09:36 a.m. – Grey Bruce OPP stopped a grey car on Highway 6, near Ferndale, in Northern Bruce Peninsula that was travelling over 115 km/h in this posted 60 km/h speed limit. The driver was Shamoie HANSON, 20 years-of-age, from Mississauga, ON.

August 15th – 10:48 a.m. – Grey Bruce OPP stopped a black car on Highway 6, near Little 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 Mohammadali PANAHIAN, 21 years-of-age, from Markham, ON.

August 15th – 4:25 p.m. – Grey Bruce OPP stopped a grey suv on Highway 6, near Pike Bay Road, in Northern Bruce Peninsula that was travelling over 140 km/h in this posted 80 km/h speed limit. The driver was Natasha CHUNG, 32 years-of-age, from Waterloo, 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 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 CENTRE WELLINGTON, ON) – On August 16, 2020, at approximately 4:00 a.m. Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded along with Centre Wellington Fire and Rescue and Guelph-Wellington Paramedic Services to a single motor vehicle collision on Wellington Road 7 near Wellington Road 18 in the Township of Centre Wellington.

Preliminary investigation revealed that a 2006 sedan was travelling southbound on Wellington Road 7 when it left the roadway, entered the ditch and collided with a tree. The 20-year-old male driver from Kitchener was pronounced deceased at the scene.

The name is being withheld pending next of kin notification.

The cause of the collision is currently being investigated by Wellington County OPP and OPP Technical Collision Investigators (TCI). The roadway was closed and has since reopened.

The Wellington County OPP is asking anyone that may have witnessed this collision to please call 1-888-310-1122.