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(TOWN OF ERIN, ON) – On June 25, 2020, at approximately 7:30 p.m. Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a serious workplace injury at a private residence on Sideroad 24, near the Hamlet of Cedar Valley. Initial reports indicated that a 30-year-old male from Erin had sustained serious injuries when he fell from a two story roof.

OPP as well as Erin Fire & Emergency Service and Guelph-Wellington Paramedics Services attended and treated the patient. He was air lifted from the scene to a trauma centre hospital with serious injuries.

The Ministry of Labour (MOL) is investigating.

(CHATSWORTH, ON) – On June 23, 2020 at 9:03 p.m. Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) stopped a northbound (white) sport utility vehicle (suv) for excessive speed in the Village of Berkeley, in the Township of Chatsworth.

This suv was travelling over 100 kilometres per hour (km/h) in the posted 50 km/h speed limit.

Grey Bruce OPP have charged the driver, Sharon STANISH, 40 years-of-age from Neyaashiinigmiing First Nation, 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, 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.

(WEST PERTH, ON) – Two drivers are facing charges after both vehicles were pulled over at the same time in the Municipality of West Perth.

The incident occurred just before 1:30 p.m. on June 22 2020, on Perth Line 20, when a Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer observed two vehicles travelling together, one in front of the other, a high rate of speed. Both vehicles stopped when the officer pulled them over. The investigation revealed that one of the drivers was suspended from driving, and cannabis was found near the driver.

One driver, a 20 year old from Oshawa, was issued a Provincial Offences Notice for

Speeding between 1-49 km/h over the posted speed limit

The second driver, Hameed Amad BUTT, 25, of Toronto, has been charged with:

Driving while Under Suspension

Speeding 1-49km/h

Drive vehicle or boat with cannabis readily available

The accused is scheduled to appear at 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.

(CHATSWORTH, ON) – On June 24, 2020 at 7:59 p.m. officers from the Grey Bruce Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a victim that was located on Highway 6 & 10, walking near the OPP Detachment in the Township of Chatsworth, ON.

An argument had occurred between two people and then the accused struck the victim in the face several times, knocking out their teeth and causing a bloody nose.

The victim was transported by ambulance to hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

Grey Bruce OPP have charged James NICHOLSON, 48 years-of-age, from Chatsworth, ON with Assault causing bodily harm, section 267(b) Criminal Code of Canada (CC) and Assault, section 266 CC, from another previous incident involving these parties.

The accused was held for a bail hearing in Ontario Court of Justice on June 25, 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 24, 2020 at 12:44 a.m. Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) stopped a westbound (silver) car on Highway 6 & 21, on the Sunset Strip, in the Township of Georgian Bluffs.

This novice driver has a mandatory condition on their licence that requires them to always have an ignition interlock installed and operational in any motor vehicle that they are operating. There was no interlock device installed in this vehicle.

As a result of this investigation, Grey Bruce OPP have charged the driver, Melissa MORRISON, 36 years-of-age from Owen Sound, ON with operation of a motor vehicle while prohibited, section 320.18(1)(a) 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 August 20, 2020.

This vehicle was towed and will be impounded for 45 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.

(MIDDLESEX COUNTY, ON) – On June 4, 2020, members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Provincial Joint Forces Cannabis Enforcement Team (PJFCET) executed Cannabis Act search warrants on Carriage Road in Middlesex Centre in relation to three illicit cannabis store front locations.

As a result of the investigation, police have seized approximately $27,000 in Canadian currency, over $238,000 in tobacco products, approximately, $480,000 in cannabis related products, approximately $9,000 in electronics, one shotgun, a bulletproof vest and various items.

Police have charged the following individuals in relation to this investigation:

Darryl CHRISJOHN -age 48- of the Oneida Nation of the Thames First Nation with:

Assault a Peace Officer as per s.270(1)(a) of the Criminal Code (CC);

Resist Peace Officer as per s.129(a) of CC; and with

Possessing cannabis for the purpose of selling as per s. 10(2) of the Cannabis Act.

Christopher NINHAM -age 18- of the Oneida Nation of the Thames First Nation with:

Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm as per s. 91(1) of the CC;

Possessing cannabis for the purpose of selling as per s.10(2) of the CA; and with

Possession of a Schedule III Substance as per s. 4(1) of the Controlled Drugs and Substance Act (CDSA).

Edward ELIJAH – age 39- of London, ON with:

Possessing cannabis for the purpose of selling as per s.10(2) of the CA; and with

Possession of a Schedule III Substance as per s. 4(1) of the CDSA.

Alisson ABRAM-DELEARY -age 28- of Chippewas of the Thames First Nation with:

Possessing cannabis for the purpose of selling as per s. 10(2) of the CA.

Hunter NICHOLAS -age 21- of the Oneida Nation of the Thames First Nation with:

Possessing cannabis for the purpose of selling as per s.10(2) of the CA; and with

Possession of a Schedule III Substance as per s. 4(1) of the CDSA.

Ryan GEORGE -age 34- of the Oneida Nation of the Thames First Nation with:

Possessing cannabis for the purpose of selling as per s.10(2) of the CA.

Lorenzo GEORGE -age 35- of the Oneida Nation of the Thames First Nation with:

Possessing cannabis for the purpose of selling as per s. 10(2) of the CA.

Asic CHRISJOHN -age 27- of the Oneida Nation of the Thames First Nation with:

Possessing cannabis for the purpose of selling as per s. 10(2) of the CA.

Daniel ELIJAH -age 30- of the Oneida Nation of the Thames First Nation with:

Possessing cannabis for the purpose of selling as per s. 10(2) of the CA; and with

Possession of a Schedule III substance for the purpose of Trafficking as per s. 5(2) of the CDSA.

Police have charged a 15-year-old male, who cannot be named under the Youth Criminal Justice Act with:

Possessing cannabis for the purpose of selling as per s. 10(2) of the CA and with

Possession of a Schedule III Substance as per s. 4(1) of the CDSA.

All parties have been released from police custody and are scheduled to appear in a London Court room at a later date to speak to the charges. The investigation is on-going at this time.

The OPP continues to lead an enforcement strategy which includes other Ontario police services. This strategy will reflect actionable intelligence on illegal cannabis operations. The focus of the strategy is to dismantle organized crime groups, eliminate the illegal cannabis supply, remove illegal cannabis enterprises such as store fronts and online, as well as targeting the proceeds of crime and assets.

Anyone with information regarding this or any other incident is asked to call the OPP at 1-888-310-1122.Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000.

(BLUEWATER, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has laid charges against a Kitchener resident following a domestic violence investigation conducted by police this past weekend.

On Saturday, June 20, 2020 at approximately 6:15 p.m. Huron OPP officers responded to a side of the road domestic dispute that was taking place on Bissonette Avenue. Officers arrived on scene and a subsequent investigation revealed the accused and victim became involved in a heated argument. The accused pushed an object off of the roof of the vehicle that struck the victim causing an injury to the victim.

Further investigation revealed the accused dented and broke off parts of the victim’s car causing an estimated $5,000 in damages to the vehicle.

The accused was arrested on scene and was charged. A 30-year-old from Kitchener is facing charges of Assault with a Weapon and Domestic Mischief. He has since been released from custody with a court date later this summer.

(TOWNSHIP OF CENTRE WELLINGTON, ON) – On June 17, 2020 at approximately 1:00 a.m. the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a 911 call involving a vehicle stopped in the live lane with the driver passed out behind the wheel and the engine running on Side Road 4 near the Second Line in Centre Wellington Township.

Police arrived at the scene and determined that the driver had alcohol in their body. A Roadside Screening Device test was conducted which resulted in a fail. The driver was arrested and transported to a local OPP Operation Centre for further testing.

Jeremy James SWANSTON, 19-years-old of Elora has been charged with Operation While Impaired and Operation While Impaired – 80 Plus contrary to the Criminal Code.

The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario court of justice – Guelph on July 24, 2020 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.

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) – The Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have laid charges in relation to the May 1, 2020 fatal motor vehicle collision that involved a pick-up truck and two motorcycles on Wellington Road 19 at the Sixth Line of Centre Wellington Township. The motorcycles were travelling eastbound followed by the pick-up truck when the collision occurred.

John BOTT, 65-years-old of Nichol Township died as a result of the collision and a second motorcycle operator received non-life-threatening injuries and was later released from the hospital.

Albert GILES, 57-years-old of Fergus has been charged with Careless Driving – Cause Death and Careless Driving – Cause Bodily Harm contrary to the Highway Traffic Act. The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Provincial Offences court – Guelph on September 2, 2020 to answer to the charges.

(PERTH EAST, ON) – One person was injured at a road construction site after a collision involving a cement mixer and an employee.

Shortly after 8:30 a.m. on June 22 2020, Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Perth County Paramedic Services, and the Ministry of Labour (MOL) were called to the location in Perth East where crews were working on the roadway. The investigation revealed that the arm of a cement mixer struck a worker as it was moving along. The employee was transported to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The driver of the truck did not sustain any injuries.

No charges were laid as a result of the investigation.

(NORTH PERTH, ON) – One person has been charged with numerous offences after a traffic stop of a motorcycle in the Municipality of North Perth.

Shortly after 1:00 a.m. on June 22 2020, a member of the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) noticed a motorcycle driving without a rear light or licence plate on Wallace Avenue North, in Listowel. A traffic stop was conducted, and it was determined that the driver was suspended from driving, and there was no insurance on the vehicle.

As a result, Andrew ZWICKER, 47 of Orillia, has been arrested and charged with:

Drive without proper rear light – Motorcycle

Drive motor vehicle – Improper Licence

Drive motor vehicle – No Plates

Driving while Under Suspension

Operate a motor vehicle without insurance

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.

(NORTH PERTH, ON) – On June 21 2020, just before 1:30 a.m., the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop of a vehicle as it travelled along Highway 23, north of Listowel, in the Municipality of North 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.

Alyssa Jane SMITH, 26, of Halton Hills, has been charged with:

Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 Plus)

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.

(SOUTH BRUCE PENINSULA, ON) – On June 23, 2020 at 7:29 p.m. Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) stopped a northbound (black) sport utility vehicle (suv) for excessive speed in the Town of Wiarton.

This suv was travelling over 120 kilometres per hour (km/h) in the posted 60 km/h speed limit.

Grey Bruce OPP have charged the driver, Kumar SANKET, 22 years-of-age from Niagara Falls, ON with stunt driving – 50km/h or more over posted speed limit, contrary to section 172(1) Highway Traffic Act (HTA).

This driver was served a summons to attend court, issued 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.

(SOUTH BRUCE PENINSULA, ON) – On June 22, 2020 at 8:11 p.m. Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were dispatched to a residence at Frank Street in Wiarton, ON for a dispute between two neighbours over feeding seagulls.

After a verbal argument, the accused spit in the victim’s face and stepped on their foot.

As a result of this investigation, Grey Bruce OPP have charged Donald BOWERS, 58 years old from Wiarton, ON with assault, section 266 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 August 27, 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.