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(SOUTH HURON, ON) – Vehicle owners are reminded once again to lock up their vehicles and remove the valuables from them after police responded to two theft from vehicle occurrences in Exeter this past week.

A pickup truck parked in a laneway on Simcoe Street was entered overnight on April 14th. The owner reported security officer tools, including a protective vest were stolen along with keys to an all-terrain vehicle and the ownership for the vehicle.

Also this week a thief entered into an unlocked pickup truck that was parked in a laneway on Andrew Street. This time the thief stole a wallet that contained several pieces of government issued identification as well as some loose change.

Huron County OPP is urging all vehicle owners to always lock their unattended vehicles and remove valuables. If you have the ability to park your vehicle in a well-lit area or in a secure garage please do so. Further, if anyone observes suspicious activity please contact the police immediately. Your call may help us catch a criminal in your community.

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.

(SOUTHGATE, ON) – On April 11, 2020 at 4:13 p.m. Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were dispatched to a break and enter at a rural property at Southgate-Melancthon Townline in Grey County.

Between April 4 and April 11, 2020 unknown person(s) attended the property and forced entry into buildings and stole numerous items, including tools, liquor, Two 22 calibre rifles and an Excalibur crossbow.

Grey Bruce OPP Scenes of Crime Officer attended and assisted with the investigation.

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.

(GODERICH, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) continues to investigate a theft of mail occurrence that took place on Bruce Street East in Goderich earlier this week.

On Tuesday, April 14, 2020 at approximately 1:40 p.m. the victim reported he received notification from the shipper that his package had been delivered to his mailbox however upon checking the mailbox the item was not there.

Security surveillance footage was reviewed and a person of interest has since been developed.

The person of interest is described as a white male, in his 20’s, approximately 6′ tall, with dark hair and medium build. He was wearing a New York Yankees ball cap and an American Eagle brand jacket overtop an orange hooded sweatshirt.

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) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is currently investigating a rash of break-ins that have taken place at a Wingham trailer park.

The subsequent investigation has revealed a total of seven sheds located at the trailer park on John Street West have either been entered or entry was attempted.

An OPP officer met with one of the owners yesterday to secure the properties. At this point in time investigators are unsure as to what all property was stolen.

Huron OPP is urging all vacation property owners to ensure that all valuable and items such as alcohol 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.

The OPP continue 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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(MIDDLESEX, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is confirming one uniform member have been diagnosed with COVID-19.

Following the advice of public health authorities, the member is in self-isolation and recovering. We wish them a speedy recovery. Their family and colleagues are in our thoughts.

The OPP member worked at the Huron County Detachment in southwestern Ontario. The member’s names is being withheld to respect their privacy. It is important to note that the individual did not experience symptoms while at work. The OPP was made aware of the diagnosis on April 13.

The OPP remains committed to the health and safety of its members and will continue to make decisions that help us limit the spread of COVID-19 in the communities we serve.

Visit the OPP website news section for more information to help limit COVID-19 transmission.

(CENTRAL HURON, ON) – Investigators from the Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Crime Unit are reaching out to the public in an effort to help solve an arson that took place in Clinton.

At approximately 3:30 a.m. on Friday, March 27, 2020 Central Huron Fire Department and Huron OPP responded to a house fire located on Rattenbury Street West in Clinton.

The lone occupant of the bungalow was able to escape the fire however the victim did sustain a minor injury from the fire. Additionally, three dogs perished in the fire, two vehicles parked in the laneway were extensively damaged and the home was completely destroyed.

The estimated value of the damages is in excess of $500,000.

The subsequent investigation has revealed three suspects ran out of the victim’s backyard and fled the scene running northbound on North Street North.

Investigators are asking residents and business owners in Clinton to review any possible video security surveillance systems during the early morning hours of Friday, March 27, 2020. Investigators are hopeful your home or business security camera may have captured valuable information that could help with this investigation.

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 have been able to track down and arrest the passenger that was wanted from an event in Clinton a couple weeks ago where a cruiser was rammed with a stolen pickup.

On April 2, 2020 Huron OPP arrested and charged the driver involved in a cruiser ramming incident from the Clinton car wash that took place on March 29, 2020. Investigators were also able to identify the passenger and they subsequently secured a warrant for his arrest.

On April 11, 2020 officers were patrolling around in Clinton when they located the wanted passenger bicycling on Whitehead Street. The accused was stopped and officers were able to take him into custody on his outstanding warrants.

Upon searching the male he was found to be in possession of suspected methamphetamine.

Ronald DAVIS, 50 years of age from Clinton has been charged with Possession of Stolen Property Over $5,000, Possession of Stolen Property Under $5,000, Possession of a Schedule I Substance – Methamphetamine and Failure to Comply with an Undertaking. He has since been released from custody with a court appearance scheduled for June 8, 2020 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.

(SOUTH HURON, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has laid charges against two people after they were caught trying to break into backyard sheds in Exeter this past weekend.

On Sunday, April 12, 2020 at approximately 9:25 p.m. Huron OPP officers responded to the area of John Street West and Carling Street after a resident spotted two people running through backyards in the neighbourhood.

Police located the pair and they were warned they could be charged if they were found trespassing. Approximately one hour later police were called back to the area as witnesses reported they had returned and were seen in the backyards. Police also learned one suspect had tried to break-in to a shed while the other acted as a lookout.

Upon patrolling the area police were able to locate and arrest both suspects.

Catherine CORR, 30 years of age from Wingham has been charged with Mischief Under $5,000 and Fail to Comply with Probation Order. She has been released from custody with a court appearance scheduled for June 18, 2020 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.

Randall KOSTUIK, 51 years of age from Bluewater has been charged with Mischief Under $5,000. He has since been released with a court date scheduled for July 23, 2020 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.

(GODERICH, ON) – A traffic stop in Goderich last week has resulted in several charges being laid against a driver and passenger.

On Thursday, April 9, 2020 at approximately 3:00 p.m. a Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer initiated a traffic stop of a pickup truck on Victoria Street North in Goderich. Upon checking on the licence status of the driver officers learned the driver was wanted on an outstanding arrest warrant as well he was driving with a suspended licence.

As such the driver was placed under arrest and a search of the vehicle was completed. As a result of the search police located a quantity of suspected methamphetamine, two prohibited weapons (brass knuckles) and a quantity of unmarked cigarettes.

The passenger was also arrested and both have since been charged.

Colby ROBERTS, 27 years of age from Huron East has been charged with the following offences: Possession of a Schedule I Substance – Methamphetamine, Possession of a Firearm or Ammunition, Possession of a Prohibited Device, Driving While Under Suspension, Operate a Motor Vehicle Without Insurance and Possess Unmarked Cigarettes. He has since been released from custody with a court date scheduled for July 27, 2020 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.

Kristen STEEPER, 27 years of age from Huron-Kinloss Township has been charged with Possession of a Schedule I Substance – Methamphetamine, Fail to Comply with Probation Order, Fail to Comply with Undertaking and Possess Unmarked Cigarettes. She has been released from custody with a court appearance scheduled for July 27, 2020 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.

(TAY TOWNSHIP, ON) – Uniform members of the Southern Georgian Bay detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) at 8:01 PM April 9, 2020 responded to anonymous driving complaint on Highway 93 in Tay Township, after the driver who appeared to be impaired was posting his driving video on social media. OPP officers located the vehicle and the male driver at a commercial establishment parking lot in the Village of Waverly and arrested him at the scene.

Further investigation by attending officers lead to a seizure of cocaine and open alcohol from the vehicle and the following charges;

Poss of a Schedule I Substance- Cocaine

contrary to the Controlled Drug and Substances Act

Having care or control of a motor vehicle with open container of liquor

contrary to the Liquor Licence Act of Ontario

Operate a motor vehicle without insurance

Produce false insurance

contrary to the Compulsory Automobile Insurance Act of Ontario

Novice driver – B.A.C. above zero

contrary to the Highway Traffic Act of Ontario

The 24 year old male driver of Angus will appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Midland and the Provincial Offences Court in Penetanguishene at a future date.

OPP officers always appreciate assistance by the public to help remove drivers whom present a clear danger to others on the roadway.

(GEORGIAN BLUFFS) – On April 11, 2020 at 2:23 p.m. Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were called for a traffic compliant involving a (black) Sport Utility Vehicle driving erratically and unsafely on Highway 21, travelling towards Owen Sound, in Grey County.

Grey Bruce OPP officers stopped the vehicle and arrested the driver for impaired operation of a motor vehicle. The driver was transported to Grey Bruce OPP detachment in Wiarton.

40 year old, Darla WESLEY from Saugeen First Nation has been charged with operation of a motor vehicle while impaired by drugs, section 320.14(1) (a) Criminal Code of Canada.

The accused was released on an Undertaking and is required to attend Ontario Court of Justice in Owen Sound on June 18, 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.

(TOWNSHIP OF GUELPH-ERAMOSA, ON) – On April 13, 2020 at approximately 11:45 a.m. the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of suspicious activity at the Guelph Lake Sports Fields on Woodlawn Road East in Guelph-Eramosa Township. It was reported that a group of individuals who appeared to be consuming drugs, were living in a shack in the woods constructed out of an outhouse. The witness also advised that there were numerous bicycle parts laying around and was concerned that the bikes were stolen and dismantled.

Police attended the out building that was equipped with a well and woodstove and located three individuals. Officers observed drug paraphernalia included used syringes and empty dime bags that contained fentanyl. A flick knife was also seized.

As a result of the investigation, Dean LIZZOTTE, 50-years-old of Guelph has been charged with Fail to Comply With Undertaking X2 contrary to the Criminal Code.

Christopher WARD, 40-years-old of Guelph has been charged with Unauthorized Possession of a Weapon contrary to the Criminal Code.

Both accused are scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice – Guelph on July 31, 2020 to speak to their Charges.

A 25-year-old individual of Guelph was cautioned and transported home.

The Wellington County OPP continue to investigate this incident.

(TOWNSHIP OF GUELPH-ERAMOSA, ON) – On April 13, 2020 at approximately 1:50 p.m. the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a suspicious person inside of a business on Highway 7 near Rockwood.

The complainant advised that she located an individual in an outbuilding on her property that is used for the production and sale of maple syrup. The complainant further stated that the suspect had altered the interior of the building and that they were also smoking crystal methamphetamine. The suspect fled on foot into the bush when confronted by the complainant.

Officers located the suspect on Indian Trail a short time later and they were placed under arrest.

Investigation revealed that the suspect was breaching a recognizance and was in possession of crystal methamphetamine.

As a result, Gerald Christopher MACKINNON, 46-years-old of Guelph has been charged with Break and Enter a Place – Intent to Commit an Indictable Offence and Fail to Comply with Recognizance contrary to the Criminal Code of Canada and Possession of Methamphetamine contrary to the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act.

The accused will appear in the Ontario Court of Justice – Guelph on July 31, 2020 to answer to the charges.

(HOWICK, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Wellington County resident with a number of driving offences following a fail to stop for police occurrence that took place in Gorrie last week.

Shortly after 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 9, 2020 a Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer observed a pickup truck without licence plates travelling westbound on Gough Road. The investigating officer turned around and attempted to stop the vehicle however the driver immediately accelerated and fled.

The driver then drove into Gorrie where they raced by a cyclist, skidded through the intersection of Alma Street and William Street and drove across a lawn before the driver parked it at an Alma Street property.

The investigating officer arrived on scene moments later and arrested the driver without incident.

Shaunnice WHITE, 22 years of age, from Wellington North Township has been charged with Dangerous Operation, Flight from Peace Officer, Operate a Motor Vehicle Without Insurance and Drive Motor Vehicle, No Plates. The accused has since been released from custody with a court appearance scheduled for July 6, 2020 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.

(BRANT TWP, ON) – On April 11, 2020 at 8:29 p.m., a South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) on patrol along Concession 2 in Brant Township noticed a motorcycle moving at a high rate of speed. The cruiser emergency lighting was activated, but the operator failed to stop. Patrols of the area were conducted and the motorcycle was located parked at a residence along Concession 4 in Brant Township.

A 34-year-old resident of Brant Township was charged with Fail to Stop for Police, Driving While under Suspension, Unauthorized Plates and Drive with no Insurance. The accused will be appearing in court as required 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.