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(GODERICH, ON) – A crash investigation conducted by Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) over the weekend has led to charges against a Kitchener resident.

On Saturday, August 15, 2020 at approximately 11:20 p.m. Huron OPP officers responded to a Bayfield Road business to investigate a crash that had occurred in the parking lot. Upon arrival officers spoke with a heavily intoxicated male that turned out to be the vehicle driver. Investigators determined the driver had collided with another vehicle while parking his vehicle. As well, it was learned he collided with two curbs and a bridge before he got to the parking lot.

The driver was arrested for Impaired Operation and was transported to the Huron OPP Detachment for breath tests. Upon arrival at the Clinton Detachment the driver refused to provide samples of his breath to the Intoxilizer Technician.

Jeff WEY, 59 years of age, from Kitchener has been charged with Refuse to Comply with Demand, Dangerous Operation and several other Highway Traffic Act offences. He has since been released from custody with a court appearance scheduled for October 26, 2020 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.

(ASHFIELD-COLBORNE-WAWANOSH, ON) – A 55-year-old from Kitchener will have to make a return trip to Huron County for a court appearance following an investigation conducted by Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP).

On August 9, 2020 at approximately 7:34 p.m. Huron OPP, South Bruce OPP, Lucknow Fire Department and Huron County Paramedic Services responded to a single motor vehicle crash located on Bluewater Highway near Huron Shores Road.

The subsequent investigation revealed the driver lost control of her vehicle and it rolled. The driver escaped serious injuries however it was noted by officers that the driver was displaying signs of impairment by way of a drug.

The driver ultimately performed poorly on the tests conducted by the Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) and was arrested for Impaired Operation. Janine PLANTZ, 55 years of age, from Kitchener has been charged with Impaired Operation. She has been released from custody with a court appearance scheduled for September 19, 2020 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.

(NORTH PERTH, ON) – One person has been charged with a drug offence after they were pulled over in the Municipality of North Perth last week.

Just after 2:30 a.m. on August 12 2020, a Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer conducted a traffic stop on Elizabeth Street West, in Listowel, after the driver was observed breaching conditions of their release.

During the investigation, the driver of the vehicle was found to be in possession of a quantity of methamphetamine, and other drug trafficking paraphernalia.

As a result, Tracy Lynn DOLMAGE, 40, of North Perth, has been charged with:

Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking

Failure to Comply with Undertaking (three counts)

The accused was held in custody 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.

(WEST PERTH, ON) – One person has been arrested and charged for impaired driving after their vehicle collided with a tree and fence in the Municipality of West Perth.

Just before 6:00 a.m. on August 09 2020, the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of the collision that occurred on Perth Road 180, in the Municipality of West Perth. The driver, who was the lone occupant of the vehicle, was not injured.

During the course of the investigation, the investigating officer formed the opinion that the driver had consumed alcohol. A Roadside Screening Device test was conducted which resulted in a fail. The driver was arrested and brought to a local OPP operations centre for further testing.

As a result, Trevor Ralph EDWARDS, 50, of Kirkton, has been charged with:

Operation while Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 Plus)

The accused has been released from custody and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Stratford, at a later date, to answer to the charge. A 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (A.D.L.S.) and a seven-day vehicle impoundment was initiated, as per statute.

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.

(FERGUS, ON) – Members of the OPP Wellington County Community Street Crimes Unit (CSCU) conducted a drug investigation into multiple non-fatal opioid overdoses, which culminated with the execution of a search warrant on August 3, 2020, at a residence on Gowrie Street in Fergus.

As a result of the investigation, Natasha PAGE, 32 years old of Fergus, has been charged with:

· Possession of a Schedule 1 Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking (2 counts).

The accused has been remanded in custody and will appear in court at a later date.

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.

(ARRAN TWP, ON) – On August 11, 2020 at 7:32 p.m., the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a 2 vehicle collision at the intersection of Bruce County Road 10 and Concession 6 in Arran Township. Officers attended with members of the Tara Fire Department and Bruce County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) to find a transport truck and a passenger vehicle involved in the crash.

The passenger of the vehicle, Preeti PHATAK, 27-years-old, of Scarborough, was pronounced deceased at the scene.

The investigation into this collision is continuing. Further updates will be provided as they become available.

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.

(WEST PERTH, ON) – A West Perth driver is facing charges after fleeing a RIDE program.

Just before 9:30 p.m. on August 08 2020, Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers were conducting a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (R.I.D.E.) program on Line 32, in the Municipality of West Perth, when a driver was directed to pull to the shoulder for further investigation. Officers suspected that the driver was impaired. The vehicle then fled the scene.

Police were able to follow the vehicle, and when it entered a rural property, officers placed the driver under arrest for impaired driving and flight from police. The driver was brought to a local OPP operations centre for further testing.

As a result, Jason James COLLEY, 42, of West Perth, has been charged with:

Operation while Impaired – Alcohol and Drugs

Flight from Police

Operation while Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 Plus)

The accused has been released from custody and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Stratford, at a later date, to answer to the charges. A 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (A.D.L.S.) and 7-day Vehicle Impoundment was initiated as per statute.

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.

(GEORGIAN BLUFFS, ON) – On August 11, 2020 at 7:29 a.m. Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were dispatched to a report of suspicious vehicle parked at the end of Girl Guide Road in the Township of Georgian Bluffs. Officers attended and located two people inside the vehicle.

As a result of this investigation, Grey Bruce OPP have charged David HILLYER, 39 years-of-age, from Georgian Bluffs, ON with possession of a schedule 1 substance – Methamphetamine, section 4(1) of the Controlled Drugs and Substance Act.

The accused was held for a bail hearing in Ontario Court of Justice in Owen Sound on August 11, 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.

(FERGUS, ON) – On August 12, 2020 at 10 a.m., members of the Wellington County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and the Wellington County OPP Community Street Crimes Unit (CSCU) executed a search warrant at a residence in Fergus in relation to a drug investigation.

Three individuals have been charged with drug offences as a result of the investigation:

Cristy RAMSAY, 33-years-old of Fergus, is charged with Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking (3 counts). The accused remains in custody and will appear in court at a later date.

Natalie ARTHURS, 25-years-old of Guelph, is charged with Possession of a Schedule I Substance (3 counts). The accused has been released from custody and will appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Guelph on October 13, 2020.

Kyle ROCHON, 31-years-old of Elmira, is charged with Possession of a Schedule I Substance (3 counts). The accused has been released from custody and will appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Guelph on October 13, 2020.

As a result of the execution of the search warrant, investigators seized a quantity of fentanyl, heroin and methamphetamine.

Updates will be provided when available.

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.