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(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.

Emerson SPRUNG is described as approximately 182 cm (6′), weighing 79 kg (175lbs), slim build, blonde hair, wearing black cargo pants, a black leather jacket and blue shoes.

The OPP is asking residents to search their properties for a BMX bicycle (description unavailable at this time).

Members of the Grey County OPP Crime Unit, under the direction of OPP Criminal Investigation Branch (CIB), continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the disappearance.

Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Emerson Sprung 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.

(BLUEWATER, ON) – A resident of Bluewater has been arrested and charged by Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) following a domestic assault investigation that took place late last night in Bluewater.

Last night shortly after 11:00 p.m. Huron OPP members responded to a London Road address to investigate an allegation of domestic assault.

Police arrived on scene and spoke with the victim in the matter. Police learned the victim had been assaulted by her partner and it was also learned the accused damaged property within the residence.

As a result the accused was taken into custody and charged.

A 55-year-old from Bluewater has been charged with Overcome Resistance by Attempting to Choke, Assault, Mischief & Fail to Comply with Probation Order.

The accused remains in custody with a court date scheduled for May 7, 2020 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.

Victims of sexual assault/domestic violence are not alone. If you need support or know someone that does, there are local resources available to help. One organization you can contact is Victim Services Huron County at 519-600-4108.

If you are in an immediate crisis, dial 9-1-1.

(KINLOSS TWP, ON) – On May 2, 2020 at 3:26 p.m., the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a possible impaired driver. Officers located the vehicle along Bruce County Road 1 in Kinloss Township. The driver was found to have been drinking alcohol.

Victor PENNER, 32-years-old, of Kinloss Township was charged with Impaired Driving. The accused is scheduled to appear in court on July 8, 2020 to answer to the charge.

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.

(LUCKNOW, ON) – On May 2, 2020 at 10:07 p.m., a South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer on patrol stopped a vehicle along Havelock Street, Lucknow.

As a result of the stop, a 19-year-old Huron-Kinloss resident was given a ticket for Drive with Cannabis readily available.

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.

(TOWNSHIP OF WELLINGTON NORTH, ON) – On April 29, 2020 at approximately 9:50 p.m. the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a traffic complaint involving a black pick-up truck being driven erratically at high rates of speed and passing unsafely on Highway 6 north of Arthur.

Police located the vehicle south of Arthur and observed it weaving into the oncoming lane with speeds varying between 150-160 km/h with poor road and visibility conditions. Officers conducted a traffic stop and while speaking with the driver determined that their ability to operate a motor vehicle was impaired by alcohol and they were placed under arrest. The driver was transported to a local OPP Operation Centre for further testing.

Michael Kevin HOWE, 26-years-old of Kitchener has been charged with Dangerous Operation, Impaired Operation and Impaired Operation – 80 Plus (mg of alcohol per 100 mL of blood) contrary to the Criminal Code, Drive Motor Vehicle – No Licence contrary to the Highway Traffic Act (HTA) and Drive Motor Vehicle with Open Container of Liquor contrary to the Liquor Licence Act. 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 June 2, 2020 to answer to the charges.

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.

(TOWN OF MINTO, ON) – On May 1, 2020, at approximately 2:50 a.m., a Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer was monitoring traffic and conducting radar on Wellington Road 109 near the Fourth Line in the Town of Minto. The officer observed a motor vehicle travelling westbound at a speed that appeared to be well above the posted 80 km/h speed limit. The vehicle was locked on radar in excess of 165 km/h.

Joel Graham UNDERWOOD, 27-years-old of Clifford 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 July 15, 2020. Their vehicle and driver’s licence were seized for a period of seven days as per statute.

(TOWNSHIP OF GUELPH-ERAMOSA, ON) – On May 2, 2020, at approximately 1:50 p.m., a Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer was monitoring traffic and conducting radar while travelling southbound on Highway 6 near Wellington Road 38. The officer observed a motor vehicle travelling southbound behind them at a speed that appeared to be well above the posted 80 km/h speed limit. The vehicle passed the police vehicle was locked on radar in excess of 135 km/h.

Michael HAMILTON, 55-years-old of Mount Forest 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 July 15, 2020. Their vehicle and driver’s licence were seized for a period of seven days as per statute.

(TOWNSHIP OF CENTRE WELLINGTON, ON) – On May 3, 2020, at approximately 12:35 p.m., a Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer was monitoring traffic and conducting radar on Wellington Road 18 near the Eighth Line in the Township of Centre Wellington. The officer observed a motor vehicle travelling eastbound at a speed that appeared to be well above the posted 80 km/h speed limit. The vehicle was locked on radar in excess of 165 km/h.

Elliot Jakob MAY, 23-years-old of Fergus 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 July 15, 2020. Their vehicle and driver’s licence were seized for a period of seven days as per statute.

(HURON EAST, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged two Huron East residents with an assortment of offences following an incident that took place east of Seaforth over the weekend.

On Saturday, May 2, 2020 at approximately 11:53 a.m. Huron OPP officers were patrolling on Manley Line when they observed a pickup truck pulling a recreation trailer without an attached licence plate. A traffic stop was initiated and upon doing so the driver accelerated and failed to stop for police. Officers were able to catch up with the vehicle at a stop sign however the driver once again disregarded the orders to stop and proceeded to take off. Officers followed after the vehicle until it eventually pulled into a laneway on Huron Road.

At that point the driver was immediately taken into custody. A search incident to arrest of the vehicle resulted in officers locating a quantity of suspected methamphetamine and a spring loaded knife.

Katherine UPSHALL, 45 years of age from Huron East has been charged with the following offences:

Flight from Peace Officer

Dangerous Operation

Operation While Prohibited

Possession of a Prohibited Weapon

Possession of a Schedule I Substance – Methamphetamine

Drive While Under Suspension

Use Plate Not Authorized for Vehicle

Drive Motor Vehicle No Permit

Draw Trailer No Permit

Insecure Load

Fail to Surrender Insurance Card

The passenger, Michael CHAPMAN, 50 years of age from Huron East has been charged with the following offences:

Possession of a Prohibited Weapon

Possession of a Schedule I Substance – Methamphetamine

Possession of a Prohibited Weapon Contrary to a Prohibition Order

Fail to Comply with a Probation Order

Both accused have since been released from custody with court appearances scheduled for June 29, 2020 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.

(HURON EAST, ON) – A Seaforth resident is facing multiple charges after he was caught drunk driving last night in Huron East.

At approximately 10:16 p.m. Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a call about a possible impaired driver that was driving around in a pickup truck near Vanastra. Police immediately began patrolling for the vehicle and a little later officers located the suspect vehicle on Main Street in Seaforth.

While speaking with the driver the investigating officer noted the male was displaying several signs of impairment. Upon arrest the driver failed to comply with officers and resisted arrest. Once he was taken into custody he was transported to the Sebringville OPP Detachment for breath tests.

Two samples of his breath were provided to the Intoxilizer Technician and both tests were determined to be above the legal limit.

Darcy WILLIAMSON, 25 years of age, from Seaforth has been charged with Operation While Impaired, Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 Plus) and Resist Peace Officer. He has since been released from custody with a court appearance scheduled for June 15, 2020 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.

His licence has been suspended for an automatic 90 days and his vehicle has been impounded.

(NORTH PERTH, ON) – The Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has arrested and charged a North Perth resident after an incident at a local park.

The adult victim was sitting in a vehicle at Jackson Park, in Listowel, at approximately 1:45 a.m. when another vehicle arrived at the park. A person unknown to the victim approached the victim’s vehicle. During the conversation with the victim, the suspect requested sexual services in exchange for money.

As a result, William GILL, 64, of North Perth, has been charged with:

Communicate with Anyone for the Purpose of Obtaining Sexual Services

The accused has been released from custody and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Stratford on June 29 2020 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 laid charges after an officer was assaulted while making an arrest in Listowel.

At approximately 6:30 p.m. on April 30 2020, police were called to an address on Davidson Avenue in Listowel for a report of an unwanted person. During the investigation, it was determined that one person was breaching their release conditions, and was placed under arrest. During the arrest, the accused assaulted one officer. There were no injuries from the assault.

As a result, Taylia ROBSON, 29, of Neyaashiinigmiing First Nation, has been charged with:

Fail to Comply with Release Order

Fail to Comply with Probation Order

Assault a Peace Officer

The accused has been released from custody and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Stratford on June 29 2020 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.

(WEST PERTH, ON) – The Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating after a single motor vehicle collision on Perth Road 164, in the Municipality of West Perth. The collision occurred just after 5:30 p.m. on Saturday May 2 2020, near Line 53.

The OPP, along with the North Perth Fire Department and the Perth County Paramedic Services, responded after receiving a report that a red Ford Escape had driven into a ditch and caught fire. The driver had to be extricated from the vehicle and was air lifted to hospital by Ornge Air Ambulance with life-threatening injuries. There were no other occupants of the vehicle, and no other vehicles were involved.

Police continue to investigate the cause of the collision. 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) is investigating after unknown suspects opened a gravity feed valve on a grain elevator at a business on Perth Line 88, in the Municipality of North Perth. The mischief occurred at approximately 2:45 a.m. on April 30 2020. Approximately 25-30 metric tonnes of barley was spilled when the grain bin was opened. The value of the barley that was spilled is upwards of $5000.

Police are asking any witnesses to this theft, or any incident, 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) is looking for witnesses after a pick-up truck was stolen from an auto repair business in North Perth, and then was used to steal a dump trailer at another business.

Sometime overnight April 29 to 30 2020, unknown suspects stole the Ford SRW pick-up truck from the business on Perth Line 86. The suspects then used the truck to attend a business located on Perth Road 164, just north of Listowel, to steal a dump trailer. The stolen black 2020 14 foot Weberlane trailer is valued at over $11,000.

There were at least two suspects involved in the theft of the trailer.

The truck was recovered on May 01 2020, in Wellington County, but the trailer is still outstanding.

Police are asking any witnesses to this theft, or any incident, 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.