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(MEAFORD, ON) – On July 15, 2020 at 8:35 p.m. Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were dispatched to a single motor vehicle collision, involving a stolen motor vehicle on Grey Road 15, north of Leith, in the Municipality of Meaford, ON.

The driver was operating a blue van on Grey Road 15 in a dangerous manner, aggressively passing several vehicles. The driver lost control of this van, entered the east ditch and collided with several road signs. They continued driving in the ditch, eventually launching the vehicle off of an incline at a private driveway. The vehicle flipped in the air, landing on the roof, causing extensive damage to the van.

The driver was arrested and transported to hospital for treatment of non-life threatening injuries. This vehicle had been reported stolen, out of Owen Sound, earlier in the day.

As a result of this investigation, Grey Bruce OPP have charged Jonathan CRONK, 23 years-of-age, from Georgian Bluffs, ON with the following offences:

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

operation while prohibited under the Criminal Code, section 320.18(1)(a) CC

dangerous operation of a motor vehicle, section 320.13(1) CC

possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000, section 355(b) CC

fail to comply with a probation order, section 733.1(1) CC

The accused was released on an Appearance Notice and is required to appear in Ontario Court of Justice in Owen Sound on October 1, 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.

(MIDDLESEX OPP) – On Monday, July 13, 2020, at approximately 8:30 p.m., members of Oneida Police Service, Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), along with Middlesex OPP Major Crime Unit, responded to a homicide at a Clara Road property on Oneida Nation of the Thames First Nation. Police have confirmed that one adult male was located deceased at the property, as a result of a gunshot wound.

The victim has been identified as Isaac DOXTATOR, 36-years-old of London, Ontario.

Harlo CORNELIUS, 43-years-old of the Oneida Nation of the Thames First Nation, has been arrested and charged with First Degree Murder, contrary to section 235(1) of the Criminal Code.

The accused was remanded into custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice-London at a later date to speak to the charges.

The investigation remains ongoing, under the direction of the OPP Criminal Investigation Branch (CIB) and in partnership with the Office of the Chief Coroner for Ontario and the Ontario Forensic Pathology Services.

Members of the community can expect to see an increased presence of OPP and Oneida personnel and vehicles in the area as the investigation continues. Further updates will be provided when they become available.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is encouraged to contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000. The London Elgin Middlesex Crime Stoppers can also be reached via Twitter at @crimestopperldn.

(SOUTHGATE, ON) – On July 15, 2020 at 2:51 a.m. Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) stopped a red car with no tail lights that was travelling eastbound on Grey Road 9, near the Town of Dundalk in Southgate, ON.

The driver was found not complying with condition of a release order from a previous involvement with police and was arrested.

As a result of this investigation, Grey Bruce OPP have charged Tyler CUNNINGHAM, 19 years-of-age, from Dundalk, ON with failing to comply with release order, section 145(5)(a) Criminal Code of Canada and operating 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 September 17, 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 is facing charges after they broke into a house during a storm.

Just after 7:30 p.m. on July 10 2020, Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers were called to a residence on Road 157, in the Municipality of North Perth, after a suspect had broken into the home. The homeowner had returned home to find a person had broken a window to gain entry. While inside the house, the suspect changed into the homeowner’s clothes, and drank a beverage.

Police located the suspect on foot nearby, where they were arrested for the break and enter.

As a result, Tina NOBLE, 40, has been charged with:

Break, Enter a Dwelling House with Intent to Commit an Indictable Offence

Fail to Comply with Probation Order

Possession of a Schedule I Substance – Methamphetamine

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.

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 July 14, 2020 at 11:25 a.m. a Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer approached the driver of a grey sport utility vehicle (suv) in the Wiarton detachment public area parking lot. The officer detected a strong odour of Cannabis emanating from this vehicle and approached and spoke with the driver about this smell. The driver became very agitated, refused to identify themselves and sped out of the parking lot.

An officer located this vehicle travelling southbound on Highway 6 and activated their cruiser emergency lights. The driver failed to stop for police and continued driving at a high rate of speed.

Officers located the involved vehicle a short time later parked on Lakeshore Boulevard in Sauble Beach, ON. The driver was arrested without further incident. The vehicle was searched and a small quantity of Cannabis was located inside the vehicle.

As a result of this investigation, Grey Bruce OPP have charged Mustafa KHEDRI, 30 years-of-age, from South Bruce Peninsula, ON with the following offences:

Dangerous operation of a motor vehicle, section 320.13(1) Criminal Code of Canada (CC)

Flight from peace officer, section 320.17 CC

Drive vehicle with Cannabis readily available, section 12(1) Cannabis Control Act

Driver fail to surrender licence, section 33(1) Highway Traffic Act (HTA)

Drive motor vehicle – no licence, section 32(1), HTA

Race a motor vehicle – stunt, section 172(1) HTA

Fail to surrender permit for motor vehicle, section 7(5)(a) HTA

Fail to surrender insurance card, section 3(1) Compulsory Automobile Insurance Act

This driver was issued a 7 day drivers licence suspension and the involved vehicle was impounded for 7 days.

The accused was released on an Undertaking and will appear in Ontario Court of Justice in Owen Sound, Ontario on September 24, 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) – A Howick Township resident is facing criminal and traffic charges after misleading police during an investigation.

Just before 12:30 p.m. on July 10 2020, Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers stopped a truck pulling a trailer after it pulled into a business on Mitchell Road South, Listowel. The driver verbally identified themselves, but this was determined to be a false name.

As a result, Joshua CRAWFORD, 35, of Howick Township, was arrested and charged with:

Public Mischief

Driving While Under Suspension

Operate a Motor Vehicle without Insurance

The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Stratford at a later date to answer to the charge.

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.

(PERTH EAST, ON) – A 29-year-old cyclist received minor injuries after they were struck by a car in the Township of Perth East last Friday.

Shortly after 12:00 p.m. on July 10 2020, Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Perth County Paramedic Services, and the Perth East Fire Department were called to the collision on Road 107, near Line 40, in the Township of Perth East. The cyclist was transported to a local hospital via ambulance. The driver of the car was not injured. The investigation revealed that the cyclist was travelling northbound on Road 107, when the car came from behind and struck the cyclist.

The driver of the car, Farzad ASKARI, 25, of Kitchener, was charged with:

Careless Driving

Drivers are reminded to pay attention and share the road with cyclists. When a motor vehicle passes a cyclist, a minimum distance of one metre must be maintained between the vehicle and the cyclist (where practical). Not only is this a safety concern, but failure to do so may result in a fine and an additional two demerit points on the driver’s record. Whenever possible, drivers should change lanes to pass.

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.

(MIDDLESEX OPP) – On Monday, July 13, 2020, at approximately 8:30 p.m., members of Oneida Police Service, Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), along with Middlesex OPP Major Crime Unit responded to a homicide at a Clara Road property on Oneida Nation of the Thames First Nation. Police have confirmed that one adult male was located deceased at the property.

Harlo CORNELIUS, 43-years-old of the Oneida Nation of the Thames First Nation has been arrested and charged with First Degree Murder, contrary to section 235(1) of the Criminal Code.

The accused was remanded into custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice-London at a later date to speak to the charges.

The investigation remains ongoing under the direction of the OPP Criminal Investigation Branch (CIB) and in partnership with the Office of the Chief Coroner for Ontario and the Ontario Forensic Pathology Services.

Members of the community can expect to see an increased presence of OPP and Oneida personnel and vehicles in the area as the investigation continues. Further updates will be provided when they become available.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is encouraged to contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000. The London Elgin Middlesex Crime Stoppers can also be reached via Twitter at @crimestopperldn.

(SAUGEEN FIRST NATION, ON) – On July 14, 2020 at 1:10 a.m. Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were dispatched to a domestic dispute, after a window was smashed at Indian Agency Road, on Saugeen First Nation, ON.

An intoxicated person smashed the back window at this residence with their hand. The involved person sustained a cut on their finger from the broken window and was transported to hospital with minor injuries.

As a result of this investigation, Grey Bruce OPP have charged EMARIE SOLOMON-CLARIDGE, 18 years old from Saugeen First Nation, Ontario with Mischief, destroys or damages property, section 430(4) of the Criminal Code of Canada.

The accused has been released on an Undertaking and is scheduled to appear in Ontario Court of Justice in Owen Sound on September 23, 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.