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(MIDDLESEX, ON) – On Monday April 27, 2020 at approximately 11:54 a.m. members of the London Highway Safety Division (HSD) Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting Lidar enforcement at Elgin Road when they located a motor vehicle travelling in excess of 140 km/h on Highway 401.

The vehicle was stopped and the officer determined that the driver had been drinking, a roadside screening test was conducted and the driver was placed under arrest. The accused was transported to the London OPP detachment for further tests.

As a result of an investigation police have charged Danny SCHUYLER -age 62- of London, Ontario with:

• Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus), contrary to section 320.14(1)(b) of the Criminal Code (CC)

The accused has been released from police custody and is scheduled to appear in a London court room on June 11, 2020 to speak to the charges.

If you suspect someone is driving while their ability to operate a motor vehicle is impaired by drugs or alcohol, please call 911 immediately.

(WEST PERTH, ON) – A 22-year old Goderich resident is facing charges after a traffic stop in West Perth.

At approximately 7:00 p.m. on April 27 2020, a Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer was patrolling Perth Road 180, in the Municipality of West Perth, when a vehicle was observed to be speeding. The vehicle was found to be travelling in excess of 135km/h in a posted 80km/h zone.

During the investigation, it was discovered that the driver’s licence was suspended.

As a result, Autumn Lynne HUDSON, 22, of Goderich, is charged with:

Race a motor vehicle – excessive speed

Driving while under suspension

An additional seven day driving suspension 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 who witnesses dangerous driving behaviour 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) – A citizen who thought they were helping someone in need has realized that they were the victim of a scam.

The victim was driving on Perth Line 26, in the Township of Perth East, around 3:00 p.m. on April 27 2020, when they were flagged down by another motorist. The male suspect claimed he needed money for gas, and offered to sell a gold ring for money. The victim gave the suspect $20.

Police received numerous calls about the same suspect and vehicle in that area, and the OPP investigation has revealed that this was in fact a scam, and the gold ring was fake.

The OPP is urging the public to be cautious when dealing with someone who they don’t know, and report suspicious activity immediately. For more information on fraud, call the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre at 1-888-495-8501 or visit http://www.antifraudcentre.ca.

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.

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(ASHFIELD-COLBORNE-WAWANOSH, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is currently investigating a break-in to a seasonal home located north of Goderich on Runway Line.

Investigators were called to the cottage property yesterday morning after workers checked on the property and found signs that someone had been living inside. Blankets had been put up over the windows, items were left out of place and drug paraphernalia was left behind.

Investigators believe the cottage was entered sometime between 12:00 noon on April 23, 2020 and 9:30 a.m. on April 27, 2020.

At this point in time it is unknown whether any property was stolen.

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.

(ASHFIELD-COLBORNE-WAWANOSH, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a North Huron resident with driving related charges following a traffic stop that took place yesterday morning.

On Monday, April 27, 2020 at approximately 10:00 a.m. a Huron OPP officer was patrolling around Belfast when the officer spotted a suspected suspended driver operating a cross-over utility vehicle.

A traffic stop was completed and upon checking on the licence status of the driver police learned the driver was prohibited from driving due to Criminal Code convictions, as well the driver was currently suspended. As such the driver was arrested and taken into custody.

Shannon HUNTER, 37 years of age, from North Huron has been charged with Operation While Prohibited and Driving While Under Suspension. She has since been released from custody with a court appearance scheduled for July 6, 2020 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.

(GODERICH) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating several break-ins that have recently taken place at a trailer park and marina located in Goderich on North Harbour Road.

Huron OPP has learned at least 11 trailers/sheds were broken into over the last few weeks. A full inventory of the stolen property has yet to be established.

Huron OPP is urging all vacation property owners to ensure that all valuable items are removed from the premises. Small appliances, electronics and alcohol are often targeted by thieves as they are easy to steal and equally easy to sell for cash and drugs. Cottages, trailers and other out-buildings should be properly locked at all times.

Property owners are encouraged to have someone check their vacation property on a frequent basis during the off-season” to ensure everything is secure. This tried and tested method is the best deterrent against crime.

Huron OPP also continues to appeal to persons living in and around trailer parks and/or cottages to report any and all suspicious activity to police when it happens.

Any person with information regarding this incident should immediately contact Huron OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or (519) 524-8314.

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(TOWNSHIP OF CENTRE WELLINGTON, ON) – On April 26, 2020 at approximately 9:30 a.m. the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of mischief and vehicle thefts that occurred at the Reliable Ford Dealership located on Tower Street South in Fergus on April 25 and April 26, 2020.

Investigation revealed that nine high-end 2020 Ford F150’s, F250’s and F350’s pick-up trucks were stolen worth an approximate value of $700,000. An additional eight vehicles were damaged due to attempted thefts totalling approximately $80,000. The damage occurred when the suspect/s attempted to remove the front driver’s/passenger side door handles.

Numerous licence plates were also stolen off of vehicles that were parked in the parking lot.

Surveillance footage indicates that the vehicles were last seen travelling southbound on Highway 6 away from the dealership.

It is believed the suspects have extensive knowledge of vehicle anti-theft devices and have the means to obtain numerous vehicles at one time, in one event.

Any person with information on this incident is asked to contact the Wellington County OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a tip on-line at csgw.tips .You may be eligible for a reward from Crime Stoppers of up to $2,000.

(GODERICH, ON) – A 31-year-old from Seaforth was arrested and charged over the weekend after he was caught failing to abide with terms of a recent court release.

On Sunday, April 26, 2020 at approximately 8:00 p.m. a Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer on patrol in Goderich observed the accused cycling on Cambridge Street. A check on the accused revealed he was currently bound by a court release condition of house arrest to remain 24 hours a day within his residence.

As a result of being out in the public without permission the accused was promptly arrested and taken into custody.

Wesley GREEN, 31 years of age from Seaforth has been charged with Fail to Comply with Probation Order & Fail to Comply with Release Order. He remains in custody with a court appearance scheduled for April 30, 2020.

(SOUTH HURON, ON) – A South Huron resident was arrested and charged last night with criminal offences after he was caught breaching his court conditions of release.

On Sunday, April 27, 2020 at approximately 8:16 p.m. a Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer initiated a traffic stop east of Exeter on Thames Road for speeding. During the course of the investigation officers completed a check on a passenger in the vehicle. The subsequent check revealed the passenger was failing to abide by a condition of his court release which was to be within his residence 24 hours a day.

As a result, Mitchell HARRIS, 31 years of age from South Huron has been charged with two counts of Failure to Comply with Release Order. He remains in custody with a court appearance scheduled for April 29, 2020 at the Ontario Court of Justice Goderich.

(MIDDLESEX, ON) – On April 25th, 2020 at 6:40 p.m. members of the Chippewa Police Service, Oneida Police Service and Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to reports of a stolen Ford F250 pick-up truck being operated on the Chippewas of the Thames First Nation. Police were on patrol in the area when they observed the stolen truck. The vehicle, occupied with two suspects fled the scene followed by police. The suspects then ditched the stolen vehicle and fled the area on foot. Police apprehended one suspect a short time later and the second male was not located.

The recovered pick-up truck had been reported stolen to the London Police Service from a local car dealership on the same day.

As a result of an investigation police have charged Kalihwi RODARTE -age 26- of the Oneida Nation of the Thames First Nation with:

CC 354(1)(a) Possession Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000 – in Canada

CC 320.18(1)(a) Operation While Prohibited under the Criminal Code

CC 348(1)(b) Break, Enter a place – commit indictable offence

CC 430(4) Mischief Under $ 5,000

The accused was remanded into police custody and is scheduled to appear in a London court room to answer to the charges.

The OPP and London Police Service are continuing to investigate two incidents involving the theft of motor vehicles from local car dealerships in the London and Lobo area, on April 24th and April 25th, 2020.

If you any information on this investigation or other suspects involved in these incidents you are encouraged to contact the Ontario Provincial Police or your nearest police authority immediately. The OPP can be reached anytime, anywhere in the Province of Ontario at 1-888-310-1122. If you wish to remain anonymous you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) where you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2000.

(CARRICK TWP, ON) – On April 26, 2020 at 6:26 p.m., the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a break-in to some storage units located along Bruce County Road 3 in Carrick Township. Sometime between the late evening hours of April 25, 2020 and the early morning hours of April 26, 2020, the units were forcibly entered. No missing property has been identified at present.

The South Bruce OPP is requesting anyone with information that can assist police 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 EAST, ON) – The Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating after a break and enter to an outbuilding on a property on the Perth-Oxford Road, in the Township of Perth East, resulted in the theft of fuel.

Sometime overnight on April 17 2020, unknown suspects forced their way into the outbuilding, and removed approximately 30L of diesel fuel. This is the second time since March that fuel has been stolen from this same property.

The OPP is urging all property owners to lock their homes, outbuildings, and vehicles, and to report suspicious activity.

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.

(GODERICH, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Goderich man with theft in connection with a recent theft of a parcel from an apartment complex in Goderich.

With the assistance of the public, Huron OPP members were able to identify the accused from security surveillance footage. On April 14, 2020 the accused was observed on camera stealing a parcel from a mailbox located at an apartment building on Bruce Street.

Police caught up with the accused in Goderich on Sunday, April 26, 2020. He was arrested without incident and later released.

Christopher KURTH, 35 years of age from Goderich has been charged with Theft Under $5,000 and Fail to Comply with Probation Order. His court appearance has been scheduled for August 10, 2020 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.