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(ASHFIELD-COLBORNE-WAWANOSH, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Goderich resident with Break & Enter following an incident that took place in Dungannon this past weekend.

On Sunday, June 14, 2020 at approximately 6:40 p.m. Huron OPP officers responded to a Southampton Street residence after receiving information that someone had entered into the home and was now in the garage rummaging through items.

Shortly thereafter OPP officers arrived on scene and located a female suspect on the property.

Jennifer GREYDANUS, 35 years of age, from Goderich has been charged with Break, Enter Dwelling House. The accused has since been released from custody with a court appearance scheduled for September 21, 2020 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.

(BLUEWATER, ON) – A London resident will be making a trip to Huron County court later this summer following a police chase that took place this past weekend in Bluewater.

On Saturday, June 13, 2020 at approximately 11:40 p.m. a Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer observed a sedan stopped on the shoulder of Bluewater Veteran’s Highway (Highway 21) at Sararas Road. Upon pulling in behind the stopped vehicle the driver immediately accelerated away from the police vehicle and headed northbound travelling in an erratic manner. The investigating officer attempted to stop the vehicle however the driver failed to stop for the emergency lights and continued speeding away.

Further up the roadway a tire deflation device was successfully utilized and the vehicle safely came to a stop near Mill Road.

The driver was arrested and taken into custody. While speaking with the driver the investigating officer noted the driver had been consuming alcohol and was displaying signs of impairment. The driver was transported to the Huron OPP Detachment and provided two samples of his breath to the Intoxilizer Technician. Both samples were analyzed to be over the legal limit.

Randy LEBLEU, 32 years of age, from London has been charged with:

Flight from Peace Officer

Impaired Operation

Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 Plus)

Dangerous Operation

Breach of Recognizance

He has been released from custody with a court appearance scheduled for August 24, 2020 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.

(SOUTH BRUCE PENINSULA, ON) – On June 13, 2020 Grey Bruce OPP charged two motorists on Highway 6, in South Bruce Peninsula, with stunt driving – 50km/h or more over the posted speed limit, contrary to section 172(1) Highway Traffic Act (HTA).

At 1:33 p.m., Roopeshinder CHAHAL, 21 years old of London ON, was travelling over 140 kilometres per hour (km/h) in a car, in a posted 80 km/h zone.

At 9:17 p.m., Daniel JUNG, 30 years old of Vaughan ON, was travelling over 135 km/h in a sport utility vehicle in a posted 80 km/h zone and each driver received a summons to attend court to answer to the charge.

Both of these drivers were issued a 7 day drivers licence suspensions and their vehicles were towed and impounded for 7 days.

The Grey Bruce OPP want to remind motorists that excessive speed in one of the leading causes of deaths on our highways. Slow down and be safe.

Anyone with information that can assist Grey Bruce OPP with these investigations, 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 12, 2020 at 4:59 p.m. Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) stopped a black pick-up truck on Southampton Parkway, in South Bruce Peninsula, as a result of a traffic complaint. Officers arrested and charged Neil MCCALLUM, 64 years old, of Waterloo, ON with operation of a motor vehicle while impaired by alcohol, section 320.14(1)(a) Criminal Code of Canada (CC), operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration over 80 milligrams (mg), section 320.14(1)(b) CC and Assault, section 266 CC.

The accused was released on an Undertaking and is required to appear in Ontario Court of Justice in Owen Sound on June 25, 2020.

On June 14, 2020 at 1:37 p.m. Grey Bruce OPP stopped a silver car on Bruce Street, in South Bruce Peninsula, as a result of a traffic complaint. Officers arrested and charged Arnold MOMANYI, 23 years old, of South Bruce Peninsula with operation of a motor vehicle while impaired by alcohol, section 320.14(1)(a) CC and operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration over 80 mg, section 320.14(1)(b) CC.

The accused was released on an Undertaking and is required to appear in Ontario Court of Justice in Owen Sound on August 13, 2020.

Anyone with information that can assist Grey Bruce OPP with these investigations, 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) are investigating after another intersection related collision in the County, this time on Perth Line 43 in the Township of Perth East.

Shortly after 11:00 a.m. on June 12 2020, Perth County OPP and Perth County Paramedic Services received a report of a two vehicle collision. The preliminary investigation has revealed that one SUV was travelling northbound on Perth Road 140, when it stopped at the stop sign at Perth Line 43. The vehicle then proceeded into the intersection, and collided with a westbound SUV. This intersection is controlled northbound and southbound only with a stop sign.

The drivers of the vehicles were transported to local hospitals with non-life threatening injuries.

As a result, an 82 year old resident of St. Marys has been charged with:

Fail to Yield to Traffic on Through Highway

The Perth County OPP have investigated a number of intersection related collisions so far this year, and would like to remind drivers to take the extra time to stop, look…and look again before proceeding through an intersection.

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.

(KINCARDINE TWP, ON) – On June 12, 2020 at 2:33 p.m., the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a break and enter in progress at a property in the 5000 block of Highway 9 in Kincardine Township. Officers arrived on scene and took two people into custody without incident.

Christopher HARRIS, 56-years-old, of Kincardine was charged with:

Break and enter

Possession of Property obtained by crime

Possession of break-in instruments

The accused is scheduled to appear in court on August 12, 2020 to answer to the charges.

Cole JOHNSTON, 25-years-old, of Kincardine was charged with:

Break and enter

Possession of Property obtained by crime

Possession of break-in instruments

The accused is scheduled to appear in court on August 12, 2020 to answer to the charges.

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.

(BRUCE TWP, ON) – On June 12, 2020, members of the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), OPP Community Street Crimes Unit (CSCU), OPP Emergency Response Team and an OPP Canine Unit executed 2 Drug Warrants simultaneously in Bruce Township. One warrant was executed at a property along Albert Road, the other warrant was executed at a property along Maplewood Drive.

As a result of the execution of the warrants, police seized cocaine, crack cocaine, methamphetamine and fentanyl. The estimated value of the seized controlled substances is $3,090.

Police also seized offence related property including digital scales, methamphetamine pipes, nunchakus, a pellet gun and quantity of Canadian currency.

Laurent LUCIER, 42-years-old, of Kincardine was charged with:

Possession of Cocaine for the purpose of Trafficking

Possession of Methamphetamine for the purpose of Trafficking

2 counts of Possessing a Prohibited Weapon

The accused is scheduled to appear in court on August 19, 2020 to answer to the charges.

Elizabeth BETTS, 28-years-old, of Kincardine was charged with:

Possession of Cocaine for the purpose of Trafficking

Possession of Methamphetamine for the purpose of Trafficking

2 counts of Possessing a Prohibited Weapon

2 counts of Fail to Comply with Probation

The accused was held in custody pending the results of a show cause hearing.

Mark GIROUX, 41-years-old, of Kincardine was charged with:

Possession of Methamphetamine

The accused is scheduled to appear in court on August 19, 2020 to answer to the charge.

Sean KIELY, 41-years-old, of Kincardine was charged with:

Possession of Methamphetamine for the purpose of Trafficking

Fail to Comply with Undertaking

The accused is scheduled to appear in court on August 19, 2020 to answer to the charges.

Shilo FERGUSON, 46-years-old, of Kincardine was charged with:

Possession of Methamphetamine

Possession of Cocaine

The accused is scheduled to appear in court on August 19, 2020 to answer to the charges.

Donald FERGUSON, 51-years-old, of Kincardine was charged with:

Possession of Methamphetamine

Possession of Cocaine

Possession of a Prohibited Weapon

The accused is scheduled to appear in court on August 19, 2020 to answer to the charges.

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.

(PERTH COUNTY, ON) – The Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested and charged a person after a suspect attended a local financial institution and scammed the bank for approximately $40,000.

On May 21 2020, at approximately 11:00 a.m., the suspect attended the financial institution in the Municipality of North Perth, where they provided identification. The suspect then performed some banking transactions, with a total value of approximately $40,000. It was later determined that the suspect had stolen a person’s identity, and the transactions were found to be fraudulent.

On June 11 2020, police were contacted again by staff at the financial institution, since the same suspect had attended another branch in Exeter. Staff became suspicious, and sent the suspect away. It was learned that this same individual had an appointment scheduled at a Mitchell branch the same day.

Perth County OPP and the Perth County Crime Unit attended the Mitchell location, and arrested the suspect.

As a result, Ivan LAUC, 48, of Toronto, has been arrested and charged with:

Fraud Over $5000 (three counts)

Personation with Intent (Identity Fraud) (three counts)

Possession of a Forged Document with Intent

Fail to Comply with Probation Order

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 accused was released to another jurisdiction, who had an outstanding warrant for their arrest.

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) – The Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are investigating after a camper trailer was stolen from a property in the Township of Perth East.

Sometime between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., on June 11 2020, unknown suspects stole a 2018 white and black 31 foot Pioneer DS3 regular tow camper trailer from a property on Perth Line 43. The trailer is valued at approximately $40,000.

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) – Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers continue to see drivers making illegal and potential deadly choices that will affect others on the road. Three drivers were stopped and charged with drug impairment over three days, last weekend.

On June 6, 2020 at 5:22 p.m. Grey Bruce OPP were conducting a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) program on Concession 21, Georgian Bluffs. Officers arrested and charged 29 year old, Keshia KEESHIG from Neyaashiinigmiing First Nation with operation of a motor vehicle while impaired by alcohol and drugs, section 320.14(1)(a) Criminal Code of Canada (CC).

On June 7, 2020 at 10:46 a.m. Grey Bruce OPP stopped a (gold) sport utility vehicle on Sauble Falls Parkway, South Bruce Peninsula as a result of poor driving behaviour. The driver was arrested the driver and drugs were seized from the vehicle. 31 year old, Steven SUTTON from South Bruce Peninsula has been charged with the following,

Operation of a motor vehicle while impaired by alcohol and drugs, section 320.14(1)(a) CC

Possession of a Schedule I Substance – Methamphetamine, section 4(1) Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA)

Possession of a Schedule I Substance- Other Drugs, section 4(1) CDSA

Two counts driving while under suspension, section 53(1) Highway Traffic Act

On June 8, 2020 at 10:16 p.m. Grey Bruce OPP stopped a (white) car on Concession 17, Georgian Bluffs with two occupants. Officers arrested the driver for impaired driving. The licence plates attached to the vehicle were discovered to be stolen. 26 year old, Dylan REID from Waterloo has been charged with the following,

Operation of a motor vehicle while impaired by alcohol and drugs, section 320.14(1)(a) CC

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

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

Use plate not authorized for vehicle, section 12(1)(d) HTA

Fail to apply for permit on becoming owner, section 11(2) HTA

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

Anyone with information that can assist Grey Bruce OPP with these investigations, 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.

(GODERICH, ON) – A collision involving a pedestrian and a tanker truck in the Town of Goderich yesterday morning (11June) has resulted in the death of a Goderich man.

Just after 8:00 a.m. on June 11, 2020 Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and Huron County Paramedic Services responded to the crash site located at the intersection of Bayfield Road (Highway 21) and Blake Street East.

The injured pedestrian was airlifted to a regional hospital where he later succumbed to injuries sustained in the crash.

The preliminary investigation has revealed the pedestrian was travelling eastbound on Blake Street East when he entered into the path of a tanker truck that was southbound on Bayfield Road (Highway 21).

The deceased has been identified as Ronald MILLER, 69 years of age from Goderich.

Members from the West Region OPP Traffic Incident Management & Enforcement (TIME) Team attended the scene to assist with the collision investigation.

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.

(NORTH PERTH, ON) – A traffic stop resulted in numerous charges for a North Perth driver earlier this week.

On July 7, just before 11:00 p.m., a Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer conducted a traffic stop on Elizabeth Street West, in Listowel. The driver, who had a class G1 licence, did not have an accompanying driver in the vehicle. Further investigation revealed that the plates did not belong with that vehicle, nor was there any insurance. There was also cannabis found readily available to the driver, who was under age.

As a result of the investigation, Kaleb DOLMAGE, 18, of North Perth, has been charged with:

Operate a Motor Vehicle without Insurance

Use Plate not Authorized for Vehicle

Driver Fail to Surrender Licence

Class G1 Licence Holder – Unaccompanied by Qualified Driver

Drive Vehicle or Boat with Cannabis Readily Available

Person Under 19 years – Possess Cannabis

The accused 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 HURON, ON) – Two Lucan residents are facing charges by Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) following an investigation conducted by members of the Huron-Perth Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU).

At approximately 9:19 a.m. on Wednesday, June 10, 2020 members of the Huron-Perth OPP CSCU were finishing up their duties at a search warrant located on Marlborough Street in Exeter when a vehicle pulled up alongside the curb of the residence that was just searched.

It caught the eye of one of the investigators as the driver was known to be suspended. A quick check confirmed the driver was currently suspended so he was initially arrested for driving while under suspension. Upon further observations and interaction with the driver numerous signs of impairment were observed.

The driver was placed under arrest for Impaired Operation and was transported to the Sebringville OPP Detachment for further examination by a Drug Recognition Expert (DRE). The driver completed the evaluation by the DRE and it was deemed he was impaired by a drug.

Additionally, a search of the passenger found her to be in possession of a quantity of suspected fentanyl.

Johnathan PARSONS, 36 years of age, from Lucan has been charged with Impaired Operation, Possession of a Schedule I Substance – Fentanyl and Driving While Under Suspension.

Brandan LINDENFIELD, 36 years of age from Lucan has been charged with Possession of a Schedule I Substance – Fentanyl.

Both have been released from custody with court appearances scheduled for September 21, 2020 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.

(PERTH EAST, ON) -The Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged three more drivers in Perth East for traffic and cannabis violations last weekend.

The first stop was on June 6 2020, shortly after 7:00 p.m. on Perth Line 44 in the Township of Perth East. A motor vehicle was observed to be travelling at a high rate of speed, and the driver was found to be going in excess of 140km/h in a posted 80km/h zone.

As a result, Alanna METZGER, 24, of St. Jacobs was charged with:

Race a Motor Vehicle – Stunt

A seven day driving suspension and seven day vehicle impoundment was initiated as per statute. The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Stratford at a later date to answer to the charge.

During another traffic stop for speeding on Highway 7 in the Township of Perth East, just before 8:00 p.m. on June 6, a Perth County OPP officer found the driver had cannabis readily available.

As a result, a 19 year old resident of Kitchener has been charged with:

Speeding 1-49km/h over

Drive Vehicle or Boat with Cannabis readily available

Just after 1:00 a.m. on June 7 2020, another Perth County OPP officer stopped a vehicle on Perth Line 33 in the Township of Perth East. During the investigation, the driver was found to have cannabis readily available.

As a result, an 18 year old resident of East Zorra-Tavistock Township has been charged with:

Person Under 19 years – possess cannabis

Drive Vehicle or Boat with Cannabis readily available

Both drivers were issued Provincial Offences Notices for 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) -The Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged three people after a traffic stop in Listowel.

Just before 2:30 a.m., officers on patrol stopped a vehicle on Mitchell Road South, and discovered that the novice driver had been consuming alcohol. Additionally, two under-age passengers were in possession of alcohol.

As a result, an 18 year old resident of Huron East has been charged with:

Novice driver – Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) above zero

An 18 year old resident of Minto Township has been charged with:

Person Under 19 Years having Liquor

A 17 year old resident of North Perth has been charged with:

Person Under 19 Years having Liquor

Perth County OPP want to remind parents and young drivers that drivers age 21 or under, and novice drivers of any age (with G1, G2, M1, or M2 licences) must not have any presence of alcohol in their blood when behind the wheel. This is commonly referred to as the zero BAC” or “zero tolerance” rule.”