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(SOUTH HURON, ON) – An Exeter resident is facing drug trafficking charges following an investigation conducted by the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP).

On Wednesday, June 10, 2020, members from the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Huron-Perth & Grey-Bruce Community Street Crimes Units (CSCU) executed a search warrant at a residence located on Marlborough Street in Exeter.

As a result of the execution of the search warrant, police seized quantities of Methamphetamine, Fentanyl, Oxycodone, Hydromorphone and Psilocybin. The estimated, combined value of the seized controlled substances is approximately $3,400.

In addition to the seized controlled substances, police also seized offence related property that consisted of cellular phones, drug packaging materials, digital scales and $980 in Canadian currency. Two replica pellet guns were also seized.

Chad MORGAN, 39 years of age from Exeter has been charged with Possession of a Schedule I Substance – Methamphetamine for the Purposes of Trafficking, Possession of Oxycodone for the Purposes of Trafficking, Possession of Hydromorphone for Purposes of Trafficking, Possession of Psilocybin for the Purposes of Trafficking, Possession of Fentanyl and Fail to Comply with Conditions of an Undertaking. He was released from custody with a court appearance scheduled for September 21, 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.

(GODERICH, ON) – Just after 8:00 a.m. this morning (11June) members from the Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Detachment and paramedics from Huron County Paramedic Services responded to a crash in the Town of Goderich at the intersection of Bayfield Road (Highway 21) and Blake Street East.

The preliminary investigation has revealed a pedestrian was struck by a tanker truck that was travelling southbound on Bayfield Road.

The involved pedestrian has been transported to hospital with serious injuries.

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

Bayfield Road will be closed between Bennett Street East and Blake Street East for 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) -The Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged a person after a weapons call in the Municipality of North Perth.

Shortly before 4:00 p.m. on June 4 2020, Perth County OPP were called to a parking lot off of Inkerman Street West, in Listowel for a person threatening the victims with a knife. The suspect was known to police, and was located and arrested a short distance away.

As a result, Jeremy PASZTOR, 44, of no fixed address, has been charged with:

Assault with a Weapon (two counts)

Uttering Threats – Damage Property

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 HURON, ON) – A collision that took place this past weekend south of Exeter remains under investigation by Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP).

On Sunday, June 7, 2020 at approximately 7:39 p.m. Huron OPP, South Huron Fire Department and Huron County Paramedic Services responded to the crash scene located at the intersection of Airport Line and Kirkton Road.

The preliminary investigation has determined a pickup truck that was travelling southbound on Airport Line was struck by a pickup truck that was travelling westbound on Kirkton Road.

Three occupants from one vehicle and the driver of the other vehicle were all transported to hospital where they were treated for non-life threatening injuries.

Both vehicles were demolished.

Investigators believe alcohol was a factor in the collision.

Any person with information regarding this crash 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.

(HURON EAST, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is seeking information from the public to help solve a mischief occurrence that took place in Brussels over the weekend.

On June 6, 2020 Huron OPP spoke with the victim and learned he had his sedan parked in his laneway overnight on Workman Drive. The next morning he woke up to find his vehicle with a smashed windshield and a slashed tire.

A witness reported seeing a suspect dressed in dark clothing running away from the scene around 12:30 a.m.

The OPP would like to remind all citizens that if they observe any suspicious activity to please contact the police immediately at 1-888-310-1122.

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.

(TOWNSHIP OF CENTRE WELLINGTON, ON) – On June 6, 2020, at approximately 9:45 a.m. the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of arson and mischief at an apartment building on Forfar Street East in Fergus.

It was reported that at approximately 2:00 a.m. an intoxicated individual caused damage to a newspaper stand inside the lobby by smashing it and set a barbeque on fire that was outside the building.

Officers determined the suspect’s identity and as a result, Gordon Evan HOLWERDA, 28-years-old of Fergus has been charged with Arson and Mischief Under $5000 contrary to the Criminal Code. The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario court of justice – Guelph on August 11, 2020 to answer to the charges.

(TOWN OF ERIN, ON) – On June 7, 2020, at approximately 8:10 p.m. the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a single motor vehicle collision on Side Road 27 at Ninth Line in the Town of Erin. It was further reported that the driver had been drinking.

Officers attended the scene and spoke with the driver and determined that they had consumed alcohol. A Roadside Screening Test was conducted which resulted in a fail. The driver was arrested and brought to a local OPP operations centre for further testing.

William Robert NEWPORT, 24-years-old of Dundalk has been charged with Impaired Operation – 80 Plus (mg of alcohol per 100 mL of blood) contrary to the Criminal Code. 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 – Guelph on August 31, 2020.

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 PUSLINCH, ON) – On June 8, 2020, at approximately 1:35 a.m. the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting R.I.D.E. spot checks on Brock Road south near Cockburn Street in Puslinch Township. Officers investigated the driver of a motor vehicle that entered into the checkpoint.

During the course of the investigation, officers formed the opinion that the driver had consumed alcohol. A Roadside Screening Test was conducted which resulted in a fail. The driver was arrested and brought to a local OPP operations centre for further testing.

Shyam GHOURA, 55-years-old of Toronto has been charged with Impaired Operation – 80 Plus (mg of alcohol per 100 mL of blood) contrary to the Criminal Code. 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 – Guelph on July 28, 2020.

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.

(CENTRAL HURON & SOUTH HURON, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating a theft of a pickup truck that was stolen from an Exeter residence last week.

On June 5, 2020 Huron OPP officers responded to a gravel pit located on Tower Line Road where they recovered a stolen Dodge Ram pickup that was found partially submerged in a pond on the property.

Investigators were able to contact the owner of the truck and it was learned the truck had been stolen sometime overnight on June 4, 2020 from a John Street West residence in Exeter.

Although the truck has been recovered, it is deemed to be a complete loss.

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.

NORTHERN BRUCE PENINSULA, ON) – On June 3, 2020 at 9:04 a.m. Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were dispatched to the theft of 2017 (grey) Ford Escape with attached Ontario licence plate #AAAZ692 from a residence at North Shore Road, Northern Bruce Peninsula.

Sometime between June 2, 2020 at 8:00 p.m. and June 3, 2020 at 7:50 a.m. unknown person(s) stole the Ford Escape from the driveway.

On June 4, 2020 at 1:57 p.m. Grey Bruce OPP officers were dispatched to a suspicious person at a business in Hepworth, South Bruce Peninsula. Officers arrived and located a person in possession of the outstanding stolen Ford Escape.

Grey Bruce OPP officers were assisted by Grey Bruce OPP Community Street Crime Unit, following stolen property being located in the recovered vehicle.

OPP have charged a 41 year old, Randy RAE from Woodstock, with the following offences;

Possession of property obtained by crime, exceeding $5,000 ,section 354(1)(a) Criminal Code of Canada (CC)

Two counts of possession of property obtained by crime, under $5,000, section 354(1)(a) CC

The accused was held for a bail hearing on June 5, 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.

(GODERICH, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is offering the following tips and recommendations to help prevent doorstep package thefts in response to a recent case in Goderich.

On Friday, June 5, 2020 at about 1:35 p.m. Huron OPP officers received a call from an Oxford Street resident that reported a freshly delivered package had been stolen from his doorstep. The victim reported he received a notification on his cell phone that the package had been delivered however when he returned home the package was missing. Fortunately the victim had installed a home security surveillance system and was able to view the theft and obtain a description of the suspect.

With the assistance of the victim police located the suspect hiding between two homes in the area of Krohmer Drive and Suncoast Drive East. Police arrested the suspect and a search incident to arrest found the accused to be in possession of a quantity of suspected methamphetamine.

Police were able to locate only some of the stolen property.

Barbara-Jean PIEGEAU, 39 years of age, from Central Huron was charged with Theft Under $5,000 and Possession of a Schedule I Substance – Methamphetamine.

She has been released from custody with a court appearance scheduled for October 5, 2020 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.

Here are some tips to help prevent crimes of this nature.

Track deliveries online and try to be home at the time a package is delivered.

If possible, request delivery services to get a signature from a recipient

When scheduling a delivery, leave instructions on where the package can be delivered or ask for a phone call when it is delivered. Even leaving a package out of sight may make all the difference

Ask a trusted friend or neighbour to receive your package at the time of delivery

If allowed by an employer, have the packages delivered to your work

Have the package delivered to a delivery depot where it can be held for pickup

Consider installing a motion-detection home security system that records video and sends immediate notice of activity to your cell phone.

Some stores provide a pickup-in-store service that allow you to pick up items from a nearer location

Look carefully when ordering, as retailers may have a way of customizing delivery instructions

Install a locked mailbox

Contact the sender in a timely manner if a parcel does not arrive

The OPP wants to remind all residents that if they observe any suspicious activity to please contact the police immediately at 1-888-310-1122.

(WEST PERTH, ON) – The Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a driver after they were speeding in West Perth last weekend.

On June 5 2020, police stopped a vehicle on Perth Road 164, in the Municipality of West Perth, after it was found to be travelling in excess of 130km/h in a posted 80km/h zone.

As a result, Brandon NEGRETTE, 22, of Orangeville, has been charged with:

Race motor vehicle – Excessive Speed

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.

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) – A Crediton resident is facing several charges after he was stopped by Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) this weekend in Exeter.

On Sunday, June 7, 2020 at approximately 11:22 a.m. Huron OPP & Middlesex OPP officers were dispatched to investigate a traffic complaint involving a sport utility vehicle that was being operated in an erratic manner.

A few minutes later Huron OPP officers located the suspect vehicle parked at a gas station in Exeter. Officers approached the vehicle and located the driver sitting in the driver’s seat. Upon speaking with the driver officers had reason to believe the driver had been drinking some alcohol. A roadside screening test was administered and the driver registered a fail.

He was arrested and was subsequently transported to the Lucan OPP Detachment for breath tests. The driver provided two samples of his breath to the qualified intoxilizer technician and both of his samples were found to be above the legal limit.

Further checks on the driver revealed he was failing to comply with court imposed conditions of his bail.

Tyler PFAFF, 34 years of age, from Crediton has been charged with Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 plus) and Fail to Comply With Release Order – 2 counts.

He has been released from custody with a court appearance scheduled for August 17, 2020 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.

(BLUEWATER, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has arrested and charged a Wallaceburg resident with Personating a Peace Officer following a recent investigation.

In early May, Huron OPP members were notified by a member of the public that had concerns about a person that was seen operating a sport utility vehicle that resembled a police vehicle.

A few weeks later on June 4, 2020 a Huron County OPP officer was conducting RADAR patrols on Bluewater Veteran’s Highway (Highway 21) when a sport utility vehicle closely resembling a police vehicle passed by the officer. The officer gave a wave to what he thought was a fellow colleague however upon further investigation the officer became suspicious of the vehicle as no other officers were known to be in the immediate area. A traffic stop was conducted shortly thereafter and the officer spoke with the driver. The accused was dressed in clothing that resembled a tactical officer, additionally, several items were observed inside the vehicle that are commonly used in policing.

As a result of the investigation the driver was arrested and taken into custody. Jeremy MUXLOW, 33 years of age, from Wallaceburg has been charged with Personating a Peace Officer. He has since been released from custody with a court date scheduled for August 17, 2020 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.

If you have been recently stopped by a vehicle resembling an unmarked police vehicle and you have concerns the officer was not genuine please contact Huron OPP to speak with an investigator. Huron OPP may be contacted at (519) 524-8314 or 1-888-310-1122.

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.

(PERTH EAST, ON) – The Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested and charged a person for driving while impaired by alcohol.

At approximately 8:00 p.m. on May 29 2020, police received a complaint from a citizen who noticed a vehicle that was driving in a manner that suggested the driver may be impaired. Police located the vehicle on Perth Line 34 in the Township of Perth East, just west of Road 110.

During the traffic stop, it was determined that the driver had been consuming alcohol. A roadside Approved Screening Device (ASD) test was conducted which resulted in a Fail”.

The driver was arrested and brought to a local OPP operations centre for further testing.

Jonathan WAGLER