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(HURON EAST, ON) – A half-dozen individuals are facing drug possession charges following a recent investigation conducted by members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP).

On Thursday, June 18, 2020, members from the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Huron-Perth & Grey-Bruce Community Street Crimes Units (CSCU) and West Region Emergency Response Team (ERT) executed a search warrant at a residence located on Main Street North in Seaforth.

As a result of the execution of the search warrant, police seized small quantities of Methamphetamine and Fentanyl. The estimated value of the seized controlled substances is approximately $190.

In addition to the seized controlled substances, police also seized prohibited weapons consisting of 12 shuriken stars and a butterfly knife. Further, stolen property consisting of identification cards and credit cards was also seized.

Alisha NETTERFIELD, 31 years of age, from Seaforth has been charged with Possession of Methamphetamine and Fail to Comply with Probation Order.

Joshawa CROLLE, 28 years of age, from Mitchell has been charged with Possession of Methamphetamine.

Kyle GREER, 30 years of age, from Seaforth has been charged with Possession of Methamphetamine, Fail to Comply with Probation Order and Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000 (3 counts).

Tracey FEDDES, 52 years of age, from Seaforth has been charged with Possession of Methamphetamine and Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000 (3 counts).

Chad ANDERSON, 29 years of age, from Seaforth has been charged with Possession of Methamphetamine, Possession of Fentanyl and Possession of a Prohibited Weapon.

Sky HENDRICKSON, 26 years of age, from Perth East has been charged with Possession of Methamphetamine and Possession of a Prohibited Weapon.

All accused have since been released from custody with court dates scheduled for September 28, 2020 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.

Any person with information regarding this incident is asked to 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.

(GEORGIAN BLUFFS, ON) – On June 18, 2020 at 1:35 a.m. Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop on a motor vehicle on Highway 6, near an industrial park in Georgian Bluffs, Ontario.

As a result of this investigation, the Grey Bruce OPP have charged David HILLYER, 38 years old, of Georgian Bluffs, Ontario with the following offences:

Possession of a schedule 1 substance – Methamphetamine, section 4(1) Controlled Drugs and Substance Act;

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

Use plates not authorized for motor vehicle, section 12(1)(d) Highway Traffic Act;

The unauthorized licence plates were seized and the abandoned vehicle was towed from the highway.

The accused was released on an Appearance Notice and is scheduled to appear in Ontario Court of Justice in Owen Sound on August 6, 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.

(PERTH EAST, ON) – The Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested and charged a person after a collision in the Township of Perth East.

Shortly after 7:00 p.m. on June 17 2020, Perth County OPP responded to a single motor vehicle collision on Road 144 at Perth Line 55.

The investigation revealed that the vehicle had been travelling northbound on Road 144, when the driver lost control and entered the ditch. The vehicle then collided with a cement culvert. There were no injuries as a result of the collision.

The driver was also a G1 driver, and did not have an accompanying driver.

As a result, Amanda AUCOIN, 27, of Perth East has been charged with:

Operation while Impaired – Alcohol and Drugs

Operation while Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration 80 plus

Class G1 Licence Holder – Unaccompanied by Qualified Driver

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. The vehicle involved was towed from the scene and a seven day impound was initiated as per statute. The accused’s driver’s licence was also suspended for 90 days.

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.

(TAVISTOCK, ON) – Members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Child Sexual Exploitation Unit, assisted by Digital Forensics, along with members of the Oxford County OPP Detachment arrested and charged a Tavistock, Ontario resident following an online child sexual exploitation investigation.

On June 16, 2020, police executed a search warrant at a residence in the Town of Tavistock, seizing electronic exhibits for further examination. As a result of this investigation, a 34-year old, female was arrested and charged with three counts of making an agreement or arrangement to commit a sexual offence against a child under 16 years of age.

The accused was held in custody pending a bail hearing on the 17th of June, 2020.

Anyone wanting to make a difference is encouraged to go to www.protectchildren.ca to download the Child Sexual Abuse-It Is Your Business” brochure from the Canadian Center for Child Protection. This is an important first step that can save a child.

Parents are reminded to take a proactive approach to help protect their children from online sexual exploitation by speaking with their children regarding internet safety. Parents and anyone interested in protecting children can find resources to assist them at www.cybertip.ca.

Police are asking anyone who may have information regarding this investigation or if you have information regarding internet child exploitation

(WEST PERTH, ON) – The Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have laid one charge as a result of a fatal two vehicle collision on June 5, 2020 on Perth Line 44, at Perth Road 180 (Huron 14).

Campbell SANDERS, 69, of North Perth, died as a result of the collision.

Peter HIEBERT, 23, of Malahide Township, has since been charged with:

Careless Driving Causing Death, contrary to the Highway Traffic Act

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.

(GREY HIGHLANDS, ON) – On June 16, 2020 at 2:29 p.m. Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were dispatched to a young person that had fallen off of a cliff at Eugenia Falls Conservation Area in the Municipality of Grey Highlands.

The youth was walking with friends, when he lost his footing and fell down the rock face into a cavern below.

Grey Bruce OPP assisted Grey County Paramedics and members of the Grey Highlands and Blue Mountains Fire Department in rescuing this youth, after several hours of navigating the steep cliffs.

The youth was transported to hospital with minor injuries.

Grey Bruce OPP remind all hikers to stay on marked trails and walkways.

(TOWNSHIP OF WELLINGTON NORTH, ON) – On June 13, 2020 at approximately 3:05 p.m., a Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer was monitoring traffic and conducting radar while travelling southbound on Wellington Road 6 near Side Road 7. The officer observed a northbound motor vehicle travelling at a speed that appeared to be well above the posted 80 km/h speed limit while passing several vehicles on a hill. The vehicle was locked on radar in excess of 140 km/h.

Austin MARTELL, 18-years-old of Southgate Township has been charged with Racing a Motor Vehicle contrary to the Highway Traffic Act. The defendant is scheduled to appear in Guelph at the Ontario Court of Justice – Provincial Offences Court on September 2, 2020. The vehicle and driver’s licence were seized for a period of seven days as per statute.

(NORTHERN BRUCE PENINSULA, ON) – On June 15, 2020, Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a trespassing complaint at Highway 6, Northern Bruce Peninsula, at the Bruce Peninsula National Park. The park is currently closed due to Emergency Orders related to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Officers attended and were told by Parks Canada Wardens that the suspect vehicle, a (red) sport utility vehicle (SUV), left prior to police arrival. Police located the SUV in-line to board the Chi-Cheemaun Ferry, in Tobermory. During the investigation OPP officers learned the driver was prohibited from driving. The driver was instructed they was under arrest, at which time they ran from police. Officers quickly located and arrested the driver, with assistance from a Parks Canada Warden, Owen Sound Transportation staff and civilians that observed this incident.

The accused, Carl MANNARA, 40 years old of no fixed address, has been charged with the following offences,

Operation of a motor vehicle while prohibited, section 320.18(1)(a) Criminal Code of Canada (CC)

Resist a Peace Officer, section 129(a) CC

Failure to comply with release order, section 145(5)(a) CC

The accused was held for a bail hearing at the Ontario Court of Justice on June 16, 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.

(CITY OF GUELPH, ON) – On June 14, 2020 at approximately 8:50 p.m., a Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer was monitoring traffic and conducting radar on Highway 6 near Wellington Road in the City of Guelph. The officer observed a southbound motor vehicle travelling at a speed that appeared to be well above the posted 70 km/h speed limit. The vehicle was locked on radar in excess of 135 km/h.

Navneet GUPTA, 46-years-old of Guelph has been charged with Racing a Motor Vehicle contrary to the Highway Traffic Act. The defendant is scheduled to appear in Guelph at the Ontario Court of Justice – Provincial Offences Court on September 2, 2020. The vehicle and driver’s licence were seized for a period of seven days as per statute.

(TOWN OF PUSLINCH, ON) – On June 15, 2020 at approximately 9:15 p.m., the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a theft from a vehicle that was parked at a trail on Watson Road. While the complainant was walking her dog on a trail and getting some fresh air unknown suspect/s were damaging and stealing her property. It was reported that sometime between 8:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. unknown suspect/s smashed the victim’s pick-up truck window and stole her purse which contained her identification, cash and credit cards.

OPP is reminding motorists to conceal their property when it’s left in an unattended vehicle – or better yet leave it at home. Consider carrying a small wallet that contains your driver’s licence, cash/bank card and keeping it with you on the trail. Theft is a crime of opportunity that can be prevented. A broken window and stolen cash is an expense and an inconvenience but stolen identification can lead to identity theft which is far more complicated and impactful.

(HOWICK, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) continue to investigate an All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) crash that took place last week north of Wroxeter.

At approximately 9:10 p.m. on Tuesday, June 9, 2020 Huron OPP, Howick Fire and Huron County Paramedic Services responded to a call of an ATV flipped over in the ditch at Salem Road and Forest Line.

Upon arrival first responders located and treated an injured male driver. He was later transferred to hospital via air ambulance.

The injured driver, a 38-year-old from Howick sustained non-life threatening injuries in the crash. He has since been released from hospital.

Alcohol is believed to be a factor in this crash.

Any person with information regarding this crash is asked to 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) – Yesterday morning around 10:45 a.m., Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers responded to a residence located on Mill Street in Hensall to investigate reports of a gunshot being heard.

Moments later officers arrived on scene and set up containment around the residence in question. Initial checks were made and no one with injuries was located on scene.

A search warrant was later executed at the residence by members of the Huron-Perth Community Street Crimes Unit (CSCU) & Huron OPP Crime Unit. As a result of the search warrant, police located a prohibited weapon (nunchaku) and small quantities of suspected cocaine and methamphetamine.

As a result of the investigation two Hensall residents are facing charges.

Joanna MAPLE, 45 years of age from Hensall has been charged with Possession of a Schedule I Substance – Methamphetamine, Possession of a Schedule I Substance – Cocaine and Possession of a Prohibited Weapon. She has since been released from custody with a court appearance scheduled for September 14, 2020 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.

Randall KOSTUIK, 51 years of age from Hensall has been charged with Possession of a Schedule I Substance – Methamphetamine, Possession of a Schedule I Substance – Cocaine, Possession of a Prohibited Weapon and Possession of a Prohibited Weapon contrary to a Prohibition Order (two counts).

He remains in custody with a court appearance scheduled for June 18, 2020 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.

Any person with information regarding this occurrence 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.