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(CENTRAL HURON, ON) – A Central Huron resident is facing an Impaired Operation charge and an 80 Plus charge following a traffic stop that took place this past weekend east of Goderich.

On Saturday, May 9, 2020 at approximately 1:40 a.m. a Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer observed the driver of a pickup truck operating his vehicle in an erratic fashion on Huron Road. A traffic stop ensued and while speaking with the driver the investigating officer noted the driver had consumed some alcohol and was displaying several signs of impairment.

Consequently the driver was placed under arrest for Impaired Operation and was transported to the Exeter OPP detachment for breath tests. Two samples of breath were provided to the Intoxilizer Technician and both tests were determined to be above the legal limit.

Timothy MCLEAN, 30 years of age, from Central Huron has been charged with Operation While Impaired and Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 Plus). He has since been released from custody with a court date scheduled for July 6, 2020 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.

(HURON EAST, ON) – A novice driver from Huron East will be making a trip to court this summer to answer to an Impaired Operation charge after he was caught driving while over the legal limit this past weekend.

On Friday, May 8, 2020 at approximately 12:30 p.m. a Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer observed the driver of a sedan speeding in Clinton. The vehicle was followed and the driver was ultimately stopped near Vanastra. Upon speaking with the driver, the investigating officer requested the driver provide a sample of breath into a roadside screening device.

The driver complied and he registered a Fail on the approved screening device. The driver was promptly arrested and transferred to the Exeter OPP detachment for breath tests. Two samples of breath were provided to the Intoxilizer Technician and both tests were determined to be above the legal limit.

Ryan VANDEWALLE, 19 years of age, from Huron East has been charged with Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 Plus) and Novice Driver Blood Alcohol Concentration Above Zero. He has since been released from custody with a court appearance scheduled for July 6, 2020 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.

(SOUTH HURON, ON) – A traffic stop by Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) late last night has resulted in criminal charges against a South Huron resident.

At approximately 11:37 p.m. on Sunday, May 10, 2020 a Huron OPP officer was patrolling in Exeter when he observed the driver of a sport utility vehicle operating his vehicle in an erratic manner on Main Street North. A traffic stop was initiated to check on the driver and while speaking with the driver the officer noted the driver to be under the influence of a drug.

A roadside Standard Field Sobriety Test (SFST) was conducted and the driver performed poorly. As a result the driver was placed under arrest for impaired operation.

The driver was then transported to the Sebringville OPP Detachment for an evaluation conducted by a Drug Recognition Expert (DRE). At the end of the evaluation the DRE determined the driver was indeed impaired by a drug.

Justin BEATTIE, 38 years of age, from South Huron has been charged with Impaired Operation, Speeding & Drive Motor Vehicle No Licence. The accused has been released from custody with a court appearance scheduled for July 23, 2020 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.

(WEST NIPISING, ON) – On May 10, 2020 at approximately 3:00 p.m., members from the Nipissing West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a traffic complaint on Highway 17 in the Municipality of West Nipissing.

Officers located the vehicle stopped on Highway 17, just east of Sandy Falls Road. Investigation revealed the driver had been consuming alcohol and was arrested.

Provincial Constable Jaak VALIOTS, a 23-year member serving at Temiskaming OPP Detachment was off duty at the time and has been charged with Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 Plus), contrary to section 320.14(1)(b) of the Criminal Code.

The officer is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice on July 21, 2020 in North Bay. He was issued a 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (ADLS), and the vehicle was impounded for seven days.

This charge marks the 21st driver charged under Criminal Impaired Driving Laws in the Nipissing West Detachment area in 2020. In 2019, Nipissing West OPP charged 62 drivers.

(WEST PERTH, ON) – An Ingersoll resident is facing charges after a traffic stop on Perth Road 164, in the Municipality of West Perth.

Just before 9:30 p.m. on May 4 2020, a Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer was patrolling Perth Road 164. A vehicle was observed to be speeding, and the radar showed the driver was travelling in excess of 130 km/h in a posted 80 km/h zone. A traffic stop was initiated, and while investigating, it was found that the driver was suspended from driving.

As a result, Brody KING, 28, of Ingersoll, has been charged with:

Race a Motor Vehicle – Excessive Speed

Driving while under suspension

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Stratford at a later date to answer to the charges. The vehicle was towed from the scene, and a seven day vehicle impoundment and a seven day licence suspension have been initiated as per statute.

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.

(RIPLEY, ON) – On May 7, 2020, members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Community Street Crimes Unit (CSCU), OPP Emergency Response Team (ERT), OPP Canine Unit and South Bruce OPP officers executed a Search Warrant at a property along James Street in Ripley.

As a result of the execution of the search warrant, police seized a quantity of Cocaine, Methamphetamine, Ketamine, Oxycodone, Psilocybin, Benzodiazepine, Lysergic Acid Diethylamide (LSD), Dextroamphetamine, Synthetic Cathinones (Bath Salts), Methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA), Cannabis Marijuana, Cannabis Shatter and Cannabis Edibles. The estimated value of the seized controlled substances is $73,416.

Police also seized offence related property including a quantity of Canadian currency, digital scales, cell phones, debt lists, packaging material, a Savage Model 65 non-restricted rifle and a stolen Ruger Blackhawk 357 handgun.

Keegan RUSSELL, 20-years-old, of Huron-Kinloss Township was charged with:

Possession of Cocaine for the purpose of Trafficking

Possession of Methamphetamine for the purpose of Trafficking

Possession of Ketamine for the purpose of Trafficking

Possession of Oxycodone for the purpose of Trafficking

Possession of Psilocybin for the purpose of Trafficking

Possession of Benzodiazepine for the purpose of Trafficking

Possession of Lysergic Acid Diethylamide (LSD) for the purpose of Trafficking

Possession of Dextroamphetamine for the purpose of Trafficking

Possession of Synthetic Cathinones (Bath Salts) for the purpose of Trafficking

Possession of Methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA)

Unauthorized Possession of a Restricted Firearm

Unauthorized Possession of a Non-Restricted Firearm

2 Counts of Contravening Firearms Storage Regulations

Possession of Weapon Obtained by Crime

Possession of Cannabis for the purpose of Distributing

Possession of Cannabis for the purpose of Selling

The accused is scheduled to appear in court on August 5, 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.

(NORTH PERTH, ON) – The Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a young person after a traffic stop north of Listowel.

Shortly after 8:00 p.m. on May 7 2020, an OPP officer stopped a vehicle travelling on Perth Road 164, in the Municipality of North Perth. During the investigation, cannabis was observed to be readily available to the driver.

As a result, a 17 year old from Clifford has been charged with:

Drive motor vehicle or boat with Cannabis readily available, contrary to the Cannabis Control Act

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.

(WEST PERTH, ON) – The Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged a young person with racing a motor vehicle.

Shortly before 9:00 a.m. on May 6 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 140km/h in a posted 80km/h zone. During the investigation, the driver was found to be in possession of more than one licence, which is an offence under the Highway Traffic Act.

As a result, a 17 year old resident of Monkton has been charged with:

Race motor vehicle – Stunt

Possess more than one licence

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 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 four more people for trespassing in the Municipality of North Perth.

At approximately 12:30 a.m. on May 7 2020, police checked a property known for criminal activity, and found two motor vehicles and four people.

As a result, the following people have been charged with Enter Premises when Entry Prohibited, contrary to the Trespass to Property Act:

Roberto MCWATCH, 19, of Owen Sound

Tony MCWATCH, 21, of Wiarton

William POLLOCK, 18, of Owen Sound

A 17 year old resident of Owen Sound

The Perth County OPP would like to remind the public that no one is permitted to be on private property without permission, and anyone located unlawfully at this location will be charged.

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.

(WEST PERTH, ON) – The Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is looking for witnesses after a mischief caused a small fire at a property on Line 36, in the Municipality of West Perth.

Shortly before 11:00 p.m. on May 4 2020, an unknown suspect drove by the residence in a loud car, and threw an object onto the property. The object then caused a small fire under a tree, causing minor damage. The West Perth Fire Department also responded to the incident. No one was injured as a result.

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.

(MEAFORD, ON) – On May 3, 2020 at 4:02 p.m., Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a missing person. The 25-year-old male was last seen on May 2, 2020 at 9:00 p.m. leaving the family residence at Trowbridge Street West in Meaford on his BMX bicycle.

On May 6, 2020, the OPP Canine Unit located human remains. A post mortem examination will be conducted to determine the identity of the human remains and cause of death. One person has been arrested and remains in police custody at this time.

The investigation remains ongoing with members of the Grey Bruce OPP Detachment, OPP Forensic Identification Services, and OPP Emergency Response Team under the direction of the OPP Criminal Investigation Branch. More information will be released as it becomes available.

Anyone with information involving the ongoing investigation is asked to contact 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.

(GEORGIAN BLUFFS, ON) – On May 5, 2020 at 8:54 a.m. Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were dispatched to a suspicious car behind a business at 6 & 21 Highway, Georgian Bluffs in Grey County.

OPP officers attended the scene and found two persons sleeping in the car. Stolen property was observed inside the car. The two occupants of the car were arrested and the vehicle was searched following their arrests. Drugs and drug paraphernalia were discovered inside.

During the investigation officers located and recovered a stolen (white) Sport Utility Vehicle reported stolen to Grey Bruce OPP on April 29, 2020.

OPP have charged 23 year old, Luther Shipley from Owen Sound with the following offences,

Possession Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000, section 354(1)(a) Criminal Code of Canada

Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine, section 5(2) Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA)

Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking – Other Drugs, section 5(2) CDSA

Possession of a Schedule 1 Substance – Methamphetamine, section 4(1) CDSA

Permit use of plate not authorized for vehicle, section 12(1)(d) Highway Traffic Act

OPP have charged 20 year old, Robert Jackson from Owen Sound with the following offences,

Possession Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000, section 354(1)(a) Criminal Code of Canada

Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine, section 5(2) Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA)

Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking – Other Drugs, section 5(2) CDSA

Possession of a Schedule 1 Substance – Methamphetamine, section 4(1) CDSA

Permit use of plate not authorized for vehicle, section 12(1)(d) Highway Traffic Act

The accused were released on an Undertaking and are required to appear in Ontario Court of Justice in Owen Sound on July 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.