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(CHATSWORTH TWP, ON) – On May 31, 2020 at 2:15 a.m., members of the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were patrolling the Grey-Bruce Line when the police cruiser was nearly hit by an oncoming vehicle. Officers avoided the collision, then conducted a traffic stop to find that the driver had been drinking alcohol.

Karl ELLIOTT, 65-years-old, of Lambton Shores was charged with Impaired Driving and Operate over 80 milligrams. The accused is scheduled to appear in court on June 24, 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.

(MORRIS-TURNBERY, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) continue to investigate a break, enter and theft that took place near Blyth this past weekend.

Investigators have since learned on Sunday, May 31, 2020 around 3:00 p.m. two persons attended and broke into a residence located on London Road north of Blyth. Those responsible forced entry into the unoccupied home through the front door and proceeded to load up their vehicle with various items.

Some of the stolen items include a cherry wood end table, a television, a sheepskin floor rug, a wicker floor rack and some clothing.

The suspect vehicle is described as a black Chevrolet Impala with tinted windows and chrome rims. (See Attached Photo).

Investigators are trying to identify the two persons of interest below.

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.

(CHATSWORTH, ON) – Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are investigating multiple thefts that have been reported to police over the past week. The thefts have been occurring throughout Grey and Bruce County and Owen Sound, and include thefts of vehicles, vehicle accessories, licence plates and gasoline.

Two vehicles have been taken from residences in the South Bruce Peninsula and Northern Bruce Peninsula. On May 26, 2020, a (blue) pick-up truck was taken from a residence at Bruce Road 9 and has since been recovered. The second vehicle, a (gold) Sport Utility Vehicle, was taken from residence in Lions Head on May 28, 2020 and located a short time later in a ditch at Bruce Road 9. Both vehicles have been examined by OPP Forensic Identification Services.

Gasoline drive-offs have occurred in Owen Sound and Springmount.

Grey Bruce OPP are looking for the public’s assistance in identifying suspects. They are believed to be driving a (black) Ford F150, licence plate unknown.

If you are able to identity the people in the attached photos or have information regarding the thefts, call Grey Bruce OPP, 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 PERTH, ON) – The Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have located and arrested a wanted person in the Municipality of North Perth this week.

Shortly after 9:30 a.m. on May 25 2020, a Perth County officer patrolling North Perth observed a person walking on Arthur Street in Atwood. The person was known to the officer, and knew that there was a warrant for their arrest from another jurisdiction. During the investigation, it was determined that the accused was also breaching conditions.

As a result, Joseph BENTLEY, 26, of Kitchener, has been charged with:

Fail to Comply with Release 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.

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.

(KINLOSS TWP, ON) – On May 28, 2020 at 6:20 a.m., the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a break-in to a residence along Paradise Lake Street in Kinloss Township. Officers attended and found that between 10:30 p.m. on May 27, 2020 and 5:30 a.m. on May 28, 2020, a total of 3 properties along Paradise Lake Street were entered.

The list of stolen property includes: a 9.9 horsepower Johnson outboard motor, a Yellow/White Pelican Escape 10 kayak, Eco electric chainsaw, Microsoft Surface tablet, Passport Western Digital external drive and a JBL Bluetooth speaker. The value of the stolen property is estimated to be more than $9,000.

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.

(HURON COUNTY, ON) – As a result of a recent scam investigation, Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is once again reminding citizens to always be aware of suspicious emails and contacts offering prizes and/or other enticing offers.

The 38-year-old victim in this case reported she received a friend request” from a stranger on an online social media platform. She accepted and shortly thereafter she received messages stating she could receive a $250

(CENTRAL HURON, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) continue to investigate an All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) crash that took place last weekend in Clinton.

At approximately 4:23 a.m. on Saturday, May 23, 2020 Huron OPP officers and Huron County Paramedic Services responded to a call of an ATV rollover crash located at the intersection of Hill & George Streets in Clinton.

Upon arrival the driver was found lying on the roadway beside his overturned 4-wheeler.

The injured driver is a 49-year-old from Clinton. He remains in hospital with serious injuries.

As police continue with their investigation 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.

(CENTRAL HURON, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Clinton resident with Impaired Operation and Driving with a Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) Over 80 after an arrest was made by police last night in Clinton.

Shortly after 6:00 p.m. on May 28, 2020 Huron OPP officers were called to a restaurant located on Huron Street in Clinton to check on a possible impaired driver that was observed in a parked vehicle.

Minutes later an officer arrived and located the driver waiting in her vehicle. Upon speaking with the driver the investigating officer detected the odour of alcohol and also observed signs of impairment.

The driver was placed under arrest for Impaired Operation and was transported to the

Huron OPP Detachment for breath tests. Two samples of her breath were provided to the intoxilizer technician and both samples were analyzed to be over the legal limit.

Angela MAIZE, 43 years of age, from Clinton has been charged with Operation While Impaired & Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration 80 Plus. The accused has since been released from custody with a court appearance scheduled for August 3, 2020 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich. Her motor vehicle was impounded and her driver’s licence has been suspended for an automatic 90 days.

(SOUTHERN BRUCE COUNTY, ON) – The South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is sending out a reminder on scams after a report of a successful scam from a resident in the Municipality of Kincardine on May 28, 2020. A call was received from Revenue Canada” regarding an overdue amount owing and payment by Bitcoin was demanded. The scam was successful as $4

(MIDDLESEX OPP) – On Tuesday May 26, 2020, members of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), as well as the Middlesex OPP Major Crime Unit, OPP Forensic Identification Services (FIS) under the direction of the OPP Criminal Investigation Branch (CIB) and in partnership with the Office of the Chief Coroner for Ontario and the Ontario Forensic Pathology Services entered into a death investigation at a home on Leesboro Trail in Thorndale, Ontario.

At the time, police located one deceased male within the home. A post mortem examination confirmed the male died as a result of a homicide. The homicide victim has been identified as Sean COLLINS, 27 years old, of Thorndale.

On Thursday May 28, 2020, members of the Rocky Mountain House Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) responded to a deceased male who was located in the North Saskatchewan River, Rocky Mountain House, Alberta.

As a result of the police investigation it is believed that the male died as a result of drowning. The deceased male has been identified as Alexander COLLINS, 30 years of age, of Thorndale, Ontario.

Police believe there is no risk to the public at this time.

The Middlesex County OPP Major Crime Unit under the direction of the OPP Criminal Investigation Branch (CIB) are working jointly with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) Major Crime Unit in Alberta on this homicide investigation and police are encouraging anyone with information regarding this incident to contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122.

Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000.

(MIDDLESEX OPP) On Tuesday May 26, 2020, members of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), as well as the Middlesex OPP Major Crime Unit, under the direction of the OPP Criminal Investigation Branch (CIB) and in partnership with the Office of the Chief Coroner for Ontario and the Ontario Forensic Pathology Services entered into a death investigation at a home on Leesboro Trail in Thorndale where one person was located deceased.

While the investigation is still in the preliminary stages, police believe there is no risk to the public at this time. Members of the community can expect to see an increased presence of OPP personnel and vehicles in the area as the investigation continues.

Further updates to the investigation will be provided when they become available.

Police are encouraging anyone with information regarding this incident to contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000.

(SOUTH BRUCE PENINSULA, ON) – On May 28, 2020 at 6:28 a.m. Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were called for a head-on motor vehicle collision, involving a (grey) pick-up truck and a (white) car on Highway 21, west of Bruce County Road 14,South Bruce Peninsula.

The (white) car was westbound and the (grey) pick-up truck was eastbound. The car crossed the centre line, travelled onto the eastbound gravel shoulder and collided with the pick-up.

One driver was transported by ambulance to hospital with minor injuries.

Grey Bruce OPP have charged the driver of the car, a 29 year old from South Bruce Peninsula, with Careless Driving, section 130(1) Highway Traffic Act.

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 PERTH, ON) – The Huron-Perth Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), in conjunction with the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), and the Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau (OCEB) have charged a Windsor resident with a drug trafficking offence.

Shortly after 2:00 p.m. on May 27 2020, a Perth County OPP officer stopped a pick-up truck in the Municipality of North Perth. The driver of the pick-up was placed under arrest for possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking.

The driver was found to be in possession of cocaine with an approximate street value of $13,000. Additionally, the pick-up truck was seized as offence related property.

As a result, Matthew Jason MILLS, 36, of Windsor, has been charged with:

Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine

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 charge.

Those involved in the trafficking of drugs will continue to be a focus of the OPP. Traffickers need to hear this message loud and clear – this behaviour is not acceptable in our communities.” – Inspector Rob Scott

(TOWNSHIP OF WELLINGTON NORTH, ON) – On May 27, 2020 at approximately 3:45 p.m. members of the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police received a report of a fraud involving a resident in North Wellington Township.

It was reported that the victim was contacted by a person using the former Mount Forest OPP Detachment telephone number and alleging to be a police officer. The fraudster advised that victim that she was being investigated for having multiple bank accounts and hacking into others. The victim was told that the only way to protect her money was to drain her account and purchase prepaid VISA cards and provide him with the numbers.

The victim lost $2000.

The suspect used the name of David Campbell and spoke with an East Indian accent.

The Wellington County OPP has received two similar type incidents in the last few hours and want the public to be aware – this is a fraud.

Remember – the OPP does not conduct investigations then solicit money – EVER. This includes gift cards and prepaid VISA / Mastercards.

Suspects will be extremely demanding and persuasive on the phone and will use computer generated apps to make it look like they are calling from legitimate businesses – such as the OPP.

Never provide any personal information including SIN, date of birth or any banking information over the phone to anyone that you don’t know.

For more information on fraud, members of the public can call the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre at 1-888-495-8501 or visit http://antifraudcentre.ca. Fraud is a multi-million dollar enterprise that will only end when they stop making money.

If you are ever unsure if you are speaking with an actual OPP police officer hang-up and call the non-emergency OPP number at 1-888-310-1122.