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(ASHFIELD-COLBORNE-WAWANOSH, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is hopeful the public may be able to help investigators determine who is responsible for damaging some stop signs in the Municipality of Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh.

On Tuesday, April 21, 2020 police received a report of three stop signs that had been damaged by being shot at by a shot gun pellet ammunition. Police believe the signs were damaged sometime during the night of Friday, April 17th. The signs that were damaged were erected at the following locations:

Belgrave Road & Halls Hill Line

Belgrave Road & Lucknow Line

Lucknow Line & Zion Road

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.

(NORTH HURON, ON) – Some property check patrols by Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers late last night (Tuesday) resulted in officers catching a male breaking into an unoccupied residence in Wingham.

At approximately 11:30 p.m. a Huron OPP officer spotted a person walking suspiciously in and around some Josephine Street buildings. The officer was able to track the suspect’s footprints in the snow which led the officer to an unoccupied residence on Josephine Street. Shortly thereafter back up officers arrived on scene and within a few minutes officers had the male in custody. Upon searching the accused police found him to be in possession of break-in tools and suspected methamphetamine.

Matthew CAMERON, 38 years of age from Morris-Turnberry has been charged with: Break, Enter with Intent to Commit an Indictable Offence, Possession of Break-in Instruments and Possession of a Schedule I Substance – Methamphetamine. He has since been released from custody with a court date scheduled for June 29, 2020 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.

(HURON EAST, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is actively investigating a break, enter and theft that occurred recently at an office building located in Seaforth.

The Jarvis Street property owner reported sometime over the last month suspect(s) forced entry into the building through the front door. Once inside they ransacked the office searching for valuables to steal.

Some of the items reported as stolen include various business documents, some company cheques, a Sentry brand safe and approximately $300 USD in quarters.

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.

(CENTRAL HURON, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers are currently investigating a theft of a minivan that took place in Clinton earlier this week.

Investigators have determined that sometime between 3:00 a.m. and 5:00 a.m. on April 21, 2020 the thief entered into an unlocked residential garage located on Townsend Street. Once inside the garage they stole a Dodge Grand Caravan that was parked inside.

Also stolen from inside the vehicle included several pieces of identification such as birth certificates, passports, driver’s licences, vehicle documents and credit cards.

The stolen vehicle is described as a silver 2015 model Dodge Grand Caravan.

Huron OPP reminds vehicle owners to always lock up their vehicle and remove the ignition key and any valuables; this applies to whether the vehicle is parked in your garage or out in your laneway.

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.

(WEST PERTH, ON) – At approximately 11:00 p.m. on April 20, 2020, a Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer stopped a vehicle travelling on Perth Line 20 near Road 150, in the Municipality of West Perth, after it was observed to be speeding. The vehicle was found to be travelling in excess of 175km/h in a posted 80km/h zone.

As a result, Sky Dawn Josephine DUPE, 19, of Stratford, has been charged with:

– Race a 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 charges.

The penalties for Racing include six demerit points, a $2,000 – $10,000 fine, a possible extended driver’s licence suspension and up to 6 months in jail.

Drivers are reminded to obey the posted speed limits at all times and drive cautiously as road conditions can change quickly.

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) – Shortly before midnight on April 18 2020, a member of the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) was patrolling Perth Road 180 in the Municipality of West Perth when they observed a motor vehicle travelling at a high rate of speed. The vehicle was found to be travelling in excess of 150km/h in a posted 80km/h zone.

As a result, Jenna SCHLUETER, 19, of Mitchell, is charged with:

Race a 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 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.

(HARRISTON, ON) – On April 19, 2020, at approximately 3:45 p.m., the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a tenant barricaded in a residence with a weapon at an Elizabeth Street apartment complex in the Town of Harriston.

Police gained entry to the apartment and arrested an individual without incident. Further investigation revealed the presence of a suspicious package. The OPP Explosives Disposal Unit (EDU) and members of Canadian Forces Base Borden attended the scene to remove the package for analysis and disposal. The package was later shown to be inert. Police seized a BB gun, a quantity of firearms ammunition and illicit drugs from the residence.

Steven James WRIGHT, 57-years-old of Harriston is in custody and will appear in bail court via video link on April 23, 2020.

(COUNTY OF WELLINGTON, ON) – Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have received complaints about an individual impersonating a police officer and stopping people to check their essential worker” status amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

On April 14

(SAUGEEN FIRST NATION, ON) – On April 18, 2020 at 7:47 p.m. Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were dispatched to a single motor vehicle collision on Bruce Road 13, south of Keewaydin Road on Territory of Saugeen First Nation. A (white) Sport Utility Vehicle left the roadway and struck a hydro pole.

OPP officers attended and the occupants of the vehicle had already left the collision scene. Police located the driver and a passenger, a short time later, in Southampton. No injuries were reported.

Grey Bruce OPP were assisted by Saugeen Shores Police Service during the investigation into the collision.

Grey Bruce OPP arrested and charged the driver, 24 year old, Jeffrey ELST from Waterloo with failure or refusal to comply with breath demand, section 320.15(1) Criminal Code of Canada (CC) and failure to stop after accident, section 320.16(1) CC.

The accused was released on an Appearance Notice and is required to appear in Ontario Court of Justice in Walkerton on June 10, 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.

(HURON COUNTY, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is reminding citizens to stay vigilant against scams, in particular, scams involving gift cards following a case involving a Goderich resident that was recently victimized.

On April 15, 2020 Huron OPP spoke with the victim and learned she fell victim to the iTunes gift card scam. In total this victim is out $800 cash and her faith in humanity has been taken a huge hit.

It all started when the victim in this case received an email from someone that she thought she knew and ultimately could trust. Unbeknownst to the victim the scammer utilized this person’s email address and passed themselves off as a potential client.

The scammer first requested the victim purchase $300 in gift cards that were supposed to be used for a birthday gift. The victim made the purchases and sent the authorization codes and pin numbers to the scammer as requested. Upon doing so the victim received another email from the scammer. This time they said the amount was supposed to be $800 so they requested she go out and purchase an additional $500 worth of iTunes gift cards to make up the difference. The victim did so thinking she was helping out this person and on the premise she would be paid back. Upon making the purchase the victim proceeded once again to send the scammer the authorization codes and pin numbers off the back of the gift cards. A third request was made by the scammer, this time the scammer requested an additional $1,300 in gift cards. This time the victim didn’t send the money and subsequently she contacted police.

The victim is in this case is out $800 and any possibility of this victim getting her money back is highly unlikely.

Gift card scams are very popular because they continue to work. Here are some things you should know. Scammers will use different ways to trick people into providing them with the authorization codes. They may ask for the gift cards in exchange to pay taxes, bail money, debt collection or for physical items.

Protect Yourself from Gift Card Scams

Never provide the numbers on the back of the card to someone you do not know. Once those numbers are provided to the scammers, the funds on the card will likely be spent before you are able to contact Apple or law enforcement. Other common gift card scams utilize Google Play or Steam cards.

Don’t become a statistic. Fraud is a multi-billion dollar enterprise that will only stop when the scammers stop getting money, banking information or personal information.

For more information on fraud, call the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre at 1-888-495-8501 or http://www.antifraudcentre.ca

FRAUD – RECOGNIZE IT….REJECT IT….REPORT IT….

(SOUTH HURON, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Bluewater resident with criminal charges following a Dangerous Driving occurrence that took place in Exeter over the weekend.

At approximately 7:20 p.m. on Friday, April 17, 2020 Huron OPP officers received multiple calls about a driver of a car that was driving erratically on sidewalks and on front lawns within the Town of Exeter. Within a few minutes patrol vehicles located the suspect vehicle leaving a business located on Main Street North. A traffic stop was conducted and the driver was placed under arrest for Dangerous Operation.

Andrew MOORE, 37 years of age from Bluewater has been charged with Dangerous Operation and Mischief. He has since been released from custody with a court appearance scheduled for June 15, 2020 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.

(HURON EAST, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has laid charges against a Seaforth resident in connection with a disturbance call this past weekend in Seaforth.

Shortly before 8:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 18, 2020 Huron OPP members responded to an apartment complex located on Main Street South to assist the landlord of the property.

The subsequent investigation revealed the landlord came across the accused sleeping in a back hallway. When the landlord confronted the accused the accused became aggressive and proceeded to assault the landlord. The landlord was able to restrain the accused until police arrived. Further investigation revealed the accused also urinated on the hallway floor.

Matthew BOUVIER, 28 years of age from Seaforth has been charged with Assault, Mischief and two counts of Fail to Comply with Probation Order. He was released from custody with a court appearance scheduled for June 22, 2020 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.

(BRANT TWP, ON) – On April 18, 2020 at 12:36 p.m., a South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer on patrol along Bruce County Road 19 in Brant Township observed a vehicle moving at a high rate of speed. The vehicle speed was displayed on radar at more than 140 km/h in a posted 80 km/h zone.

The 18-year-old driver from the Municipality of Kincardine was charged with Stunt Driving – Speed more than 50 km/h over the limit. The accused will be appearing in court as required to answer to the charge.

This charge provides for an immediate 7-day licence suspension and an immediate 7-day vehicle impoundment.

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.

(HURON EAST, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Seaforth resident with shoplifting following an occurrence that took place a couple weeks ago.

On Friday, April 10, 2020 at approximately 5:30 p.m. the accused entered into a convenience store located on Goderich Street West in Seaforth. Once inside the store the accused approached the front counter and proceeded to take an entire box of chocolate bars. The accused made no attempt to pay for the items and exited the store.

Following some investigation police were able to identify the accused and he was arrested on April 17th.

Matthew BOUVIER, 28 years of age from Seaforth has been charged with Theft Under $5,000 and two counts of Fail to Comply with Probation Order. He will have to attend court on June 22, 2020 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.

(KINCARDINE, ON) – On April 18, 2020 at 10:11 p.m., a South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer on patrol along Station Beach Road stopped to check on a vehicle. The officer found a quantity of drugs in the vehicle.

Jason TROKE, 41-years-old, from the Municipality of Kincardine was charged with 2 counts of Possession of a Controlled Substance. The accused is scheduled to appear in court on June 20, 2020 to answer to the charges.

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.