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(NORTH HURON, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating a break, enter and theft of a generator that took place in Wingham last week.

Sometime between 6:00 p.m. on June 23, 2020 and 10:00 a.m. on June 24, 2020 someone forced entry into a jobsite trailer located on Alfred Street West in Wingham. Once inside the trailer the thief stole a generator valued at nearly $1,500.

The generator is a red and black Honda EU2200 ITC ultra-quiet.

Any person with information regarding this incident should immediately contact Huron OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or (519) 524-8314.

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.

(BLUEWATER, ON) – A 41-year-old from London is fortunate to have escaped injury following a crash that took place in Bayfield this past weekend.

At approximately 8:25 a.m. on Sunday, June 28, 2020 Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to single motor vehicle crash involving a vehicle that went over the cliff at the end of Cameron Street near Tuyll Street.

Officers arrived on scene where they learned a sport utility drove through a barrier at the cliff’s edge, proceeded to go over the cliff and ultimately came to rest on the beach below.

Upon speaking with the driver the investigating officer noted the driver had been drinking alcohol and was displaying several signs of impairment. The driver was arrested for Impaired Operation and was transported to the Huron OPP Detachment for breath tests. The driver provided two samples of her breath to a qualified intoxilizer technician and both of her samples were found to be above the legal limit.

Erin TURCOTT, 41 years of age, from London has been charged with Impaired Operation and Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80) Plus. She has since been released from custody with a court appearance scheduled for October 5, 2020 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.

Her licence has been suspended for an automatic 90 days and her vehicle has been towed and impounded.

(SOUTH HURON, ON) – Drivers, please pay attention to those speed limit signs. When you get stopped and you tell the officer you didn’t realize you were in a 50 km/h zone, be advised that excuse just isn’t going to cut it.

On Sunday, June 28, 2020 at approximately 3:30 p.m. a Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer was conducting RADAR patrols on Main Street in Dashwood when he observed a westbound sedan speeding into town. A RADAR device was used to check on the speed of the vehicle and it was measured at 107 km/h in the posted 50 km/h zone.

A traffic stop was conducted and a 21-year-old driver from LaSalle was charged with Drive Motor Perform a Stunt – Excessive Speed. He will now have to attend Provincial Offences Act Court in Goderich on October 6, 2020 to answer to the charge.

His driver’s licence has been suspended and his motor vehicle has been impounded for a week.

(CENTRAL HURON, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has laid charges against a Huron County resident for possessing illegal drugs and failing to abide by a condition of a probation sentence following an incident that took place in Clinton last week.

Just before 9:00 p.m. on Friday, June 26, 2020 Huron OPP officers responded to an Albert Street residence to assist with removing an unwanted person from the residence.

The subject left the residence without incident however during the course of the investigation police searched the subject and found her to be in possession of suspected Fentanyl. Further, some checks revealed the accused was currently serving a probation sentence and was failing to comply with a condition of her release.

As a result, Ashley HUDSON, 29 years of age, of no fixed address has been charged with Possession of a Schedule I Substance – Fentanyl and Fail to Comply with a Probation Order. She has since been released from custody with a court appearance scheduled for August 31, 2020 at the Ontario Court of Justice in Goderich.

(NORTHERN BRUCE PENINSULA, ON) – On June 28, 2020 at 1:13 a.m. Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop on an orange sport utility vehicle (suv) that was driving at a high rate of speed on Highway 6, near Pike Bay Road in Northern Bruce Peninsula, ON.

Officers spoke to both the driver and the passenger of this vehicle. Further investigation revealed that this motor vehicle was a rental car and it was rented with false identification, leading to several charges for both of the involved individuals.

Grey Bruce OPP have charged the driver, Edward BUSH, 46 years old from Kingston, Ontario with the following offences:

Two counts of possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000, section 355(b) Criminal Code of Canada (CC);

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

Race a motor vehicle – Stunt – section 172(1) HTA;

Grey Bruce OPP have charged the passenger, Taylor BURGESS, 30 years old from Windsor, Ontario with the following offences:

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

Personation with intent to obtain property (identify fraud), section 403(1)(b) CC;

Personation with intent to avoid arrest, prosecution or obstruct justice (identity fraud), section 403(1)(d) CC;

Possession of break in instruments, section 351(b) CC;

Both of the accused were released on an Undertaking and they are scheduled to appear in Ontario Court of Justice in Owen Sound on October 8, 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) – A young driver from Huron East will be making a trip to court later this summer after he refused to provide a breath sample this past weekend.

On June 28, 2020 at approximately 2:35 a.m. a Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer observed a vehicle parked at a car wash located on Victoria Street in Clinton. The officer decided to check on the sobriety of the driver and as a part of the investigation a breath demand for the roadside screening test was made to the driver.

The driver was given multiple opportunities to provide a suitable sample of his breath, however he failed to do so. As a result he was placed under arrest for Refusal to Comply with a Demand.

A 17-year-old driver from Huron East has been charged with Failure or Refusal to Comply with a Breath Demand. He has since been released from custody with a court appearance scheduled for August 6, 2020 at the Ontario Court of Justice.

(GEORGIAN BLUFFS, ON) – On June 28, 2020 at 2:29 a.m. Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) program at Highway 6 & 21, on the Sunset Strip in the Township of Georgian Bluffs.

The driver of a grey pick-up truck was stopped and failed a roadside screening device. They were transported to the Wiarton detachment for breath tests.

As a result of this investigation, Grey Bruce OPP have charged Richard BODNAR, 34 years-of-age from Owen Sound, 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 was released on an Undertaking and is required to attend Ontario Court of Justice in Owen Sound 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.

(GEORGIAN BLUFFS, ON) – On June 27, 2020 at 2:47 a.m. Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) located a black car stopped on Allen Street in the Township of Georgian Bluffs.

The vehicle was running and the lights were on. The driver appeared to be sleeping or passed out behind the wheel. After numerous attempts to get the drivers attention, they finally woke up and spoke with the Officers.

The driver was displaying obvious signs of impairment and they were arrested for impaired driving by drug and transported to the Wiarton detachment.

A Drug Recognition Expert completed an evaluation with this driver and they failed.

As a result of this investigation, Grey Bruce OPP have charged Tyler CUNNINGHAM, 23 years-of-age from Georgian Bluffs, with operation of a motor vehicle while impaired by alcohol and drugs, section 320.14(1)(a) Criminal Code of Canada.

The accused was released on an Undertaking and is required to appear in Ontario Court of Justice in Owen Sound 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.

(SOUTH BRUCE PENINSULA, ON) – On June 28, 2020 at 7:46 p.m. Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) attempted to stop a white sports car that was travelling at excessive speeds southbound on Highway 6, near Greig Settlement Road, in the Town of South Bruce Peninsula.

This car was clocked on RADAR travelling over 205 kilometres per hour (km/h) in the posted 80 km/h speed limit. This vehicle appeared to be racing with another black car.

Officers activated their cruiser emergency lights and attempted to stop these vehicle, but they failed to stop for police and continued driving in a very aggressive manner at high rates of speed.

Another police Officer assisted with this investigation and was able to stop one of the involved cars.

Grey Bruce OPP have charged the 19 year old driver, Jashan HEHAR from Brampton, 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

Stunt driving – 50km/h or more over posted speed limit, contrary to section 172(1) Highway Traffic Act (HTA)

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 Appearance Notice and will appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Owen Sound, Ontario 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.

(NORTH BRUCE PENINSULA, ON) – On June 27, 2020 at 11:15 p.m. Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) stopped a blue northbound car for excessive speed on Highway 6, near Limestone Ridge Road in North Bruce Peninsula.

This car was travelling over 140 kilometres per hour (km/h) in the posted 80 km/h speed limit.

Grey Bruce OPP have charged the driver, Whitney RODRIGUES, 24 years-of-age from Scarborough, ON with stunt driving – 50km/h or more over posted speed limit, contrary to section 172(1) Highway Traffic Act (HTA).

This driver was issued a summons to attend court, a 7 day drivers licence suspension and the vehicle that was being operated was towed and will be impounded for 7 days.

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 BRUCE PENINSULA, ON) – On June 26, 2020 at 8:01 p.m. Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) stopped a black southbound car for excessive speed on Highway 6, near Pike Bay Road in North Bruce Peninsula.

This car was travelling over 145 kilometres per hour (km/h) in the posted 80 km/h speed limit.

Grey Bruce OPP have charged the driver, Daniel HARRISON, 18 years-of-age from Milton, ON with stunt driving – 50km/h or more over posted speed limit, contrary to section 172(1) Highway Traffic Act.

This driver was issued a summons to attend court, a 7 day drivers licence suspension and the vehicle that was being operated was towed and will be impounded for 7 days.

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.

(SOUTHGATE, ON) – On June 26, 2020 at 6:47 p.m. Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were dispatched to a motor vehicle collision, involving two vehicles on Highway 10, near Southgate Road 24, in the Township of Southgate.

A black car, southbound on Highway 10, crossed the centre line and collided into a grey car, driving northbound. The driver of the black car was not injured but the other involved driver was transported to hospital via ambulance with non-life threatening injuries.

Southgate Fire Department and the Dufferin County Emergency Medical Services assisted officers at the scene.

After speaking with all of the involved parties, officers observed that the driver of the black car was displaying signs of impairment. A demand was made by officers for the Standard Field Sobriety Test at the roadside. The driver failed and they was arrested for impaired operation by drug and transported to the detachment for further tests by a Drug Recognition Expert.

As a result of this investigation, Grey Bruce OPP have charged Deryk BENNETT, 41 years-of-age, from Dundalk, 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

possession of a Schedule 1 substance – Methamphetamine, section 4(1) Controlled Drugs and Substance Act

careless driving, section 130(1) Highway Traffic Act

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

The accused was released on an Undertaking and is required to appear in Ontario Court of Justice in Owen Sound 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.

(SOUTH BRUCE PENINSULA, ON) – On June 28, 2020 at 7:46 p.m. Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) attempted to stop a white sports car that was travelling at excessive speeds southbound on Highway 6, near Greig Settlement Road, in the Town of South Bruce Peninsula.

This car was clocked on RADAR travelling over 205 kilometres per hour (km/h) in the posted 80 km/h speed limit. This vehicle appeared to be racing with another black car.

Officers activated their cruiser emergency lights and attempted to stop these vehicle, but they failed to stop for police and continued driving in a very aggressive manner at high rates of speed.

Another police Officer assisted with this investigation and was able to stop one of the involved cars.

Grey Bruce OPP have charged the 19 year old driver, Jashan HEHAR from Brampton, 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

Stunt driving – 50km/h or more over posted speed limit, contrary to section 172(1) Highway Traffic Act (HTA)

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 Appearance Notice and will appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Owen Sound, Ontario 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.

(WEST PERTH, ON) – On June 25 2020, just before 3:30 a.m., the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop of a vehicle as it travelled along Huron Road, Mitchell, in the Municipality of West Perth.

During the course of the investigation, officers 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, Matthew HAKKERS, 32, of Goderich, has been charged with:

Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 Plus)

Have Care or Control of Vehicle or Boat with Cannabis Readily Available

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 in Stratford at a later date 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.

(PERTH COUNTY, ON) – Police have laid an Assault Peace Officer charge after an arrest in West Perth.

While investigating another incident just after 7:00 p.m. on June 24 2020, a member of the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) observed a person violating a bail condition on St. David Street, Mitchell. This person was placed under arrest, and transported to the Perth County OPP detachment in Sebringville.

While being fingerprinted for the violation, the accused assaulted the investigating officer. The officer attended the hospital as a precaution and was released.

As a result, Sydney MURRAY, 24, of Stratford, has been charged with:

Failure to Comply with Undertaking (two counts)

Failure to Comply with Release Order

Assault a Peace Officer

The accused was held in custody for a bail hearing.