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(NORTH PERTH, ON) – On April 1, 2020, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Huron-Perth Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), with the assistance of the Grey-Bruce CSCU, Perth County OPP, London Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau (OCEB), and the West Region Emergency Response Team (ERT), executed Controlled Drugs and Substances Act Search Warrants at two residences in the Municipality of North Perth. As a result of the search warrants, police seized drugs, cash, and drug trafficking paraphernalia. Police also recovered copper wire, which had been stolen during a break and enter a few hours earlier.

One search warrant was executed at a residence on Argyle Avenue North, Listowel, where four people were arrested. As a result of this investigation, police seized methamphetamine, hydromorphone, drug trafficking paraphernalia, stolen property, and cash, which had a total estimated value of approximately $19,000.

Tracy Lynn DOLMAGE, 39, of Listowel, is charged with:

Possession of methamphetamine for the purposes of trafficking (two counts)

Possession of fentanyl

Break, enter, and theft – business

Possession of property obtained by crime under $5000

Karl BRUNNER, 60, of Listowel, is charged with:

Possession of methamphetamine for the purposes of trafficking

Possession of hydromorphone

Noah LINDSAY, 26, of Listowel, is charged with:

Possession of methamphetamine for the purposes of trafficking

Jeffery SCOTT, 44, of Mapleton, is charged with:

Possession of methamphetamine for the purposes of trafficking

Possession of methamphetamine

Possession of another person’s identification

Possession of property obtained by crime under $5000

Possession of a forged document

Possession of identification documents (four counts)

A second search warrant was executed at a residence on Queen Street East, Listowel, where two people were arrested. As a result of this investigation, police seized methamphetamine, hydromorphone, drug trafficking paraphernalia, stolen property, and cash, which had a total value in excess of $18,000.

Donald STEPHENS, 51, of Listowel is charged with:

Possession of methamphetamine for the purposes of trafficking

Possession of hydromorphone

Possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000.

Kevin HARPER, 27, of Grand Valley is charged with:

Possession of methamphetamine for the purposes of trafficking

Possession of property obtained by crime under $5000

Fail to comply with probation order

All of the accused persons have been released and are scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Stratford at a later date to answer to the charges.

This investigation will certainly have a positive community impact in relation to public safety. The public can rest assured that the OPP is continuing to take appropriate enforcement action to ensure our communities are safe.” – Inspector Rob Scott

(CENTRAL HURON, ON) – A 35-year-old from Central Huron is facing criminal charges following a traffic stop by Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) earlier this week.

On Thursday, April 2, 2020 at approximately 1:15 a.m. Huron OPP officers came across a vehicle parked at the intersection of Shipley Street and Princess Street West. Upon approaching the vehicle officers located a driver passed out behind the wheel with the engine running. Officers woke up the male and while speaking with him they noticed the driver was displaying signs of impairment through a drug. Further observations of the vehicle resulted in officers locating drugs and drug paraphernalia in the vehicle.

The driver was placed under arrest for impaired operation and was transported to the Exeter OPP Detachment for further examination. A Drug Recognition Evaluator (DRE) conducted a series of tests and the driver was deemed to be impaired by a drug.

Mathew SCHRAEDER, 35 years of age, from Central Huron has been charged with Operation While Impaired, Possession of a Schedule I Substance – Opioid and Fail to Comply with Probation Order. He has since been released from custody with a court appearance scheduled for June 8, 2020 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.

(ORILLIA, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) encourages businesses and individuals to voluntarily comply with the short-term restrictions introduced by the federal and provincial governments to combat the spread of COVID-19.

While education, awareness and compliance are preferred options, officers will apply discretion to lay charges under the provincial Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act (EMCPA)

Enforcement actions can include offences relating to:

operation of non-essential businesses and

gatherings of more than five people, with some exceptions

Additionally, police have the authority to arrest those in non-compliance of the federal Quarantine Act at the request of a screening or quarantine officer.

The OPP will continue to provide public safety services to the communities we serve and support the efforts of federal, provincial and local health authorities during the current situation involving COVID-19. We appreciate the public’s ongoing support of these measures. Stay home and avoid non-essential travel, practice good hygiene and follow the Ontario Ministry of Health’s recommendations in order to limit the spread of COVID-19.

If you wish to file a report regarding non-compliance under the Quarantine Act, contact Public Health Agency of Canada. For emergencies, please call 9-1-1. For all other police matters, including non-compliance to the EMPCA, please call your local police or the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. For less serious incidents, report online by visiting opp.ca/reporting.

Additional COVID-19 information and resources can be found at Ontario.ca and the Government of Canada website. OPP-related information and updates can be found at opp.ca.

MATACHEWAN, ON.) – On February 6, 2020, members of the Crime Unit from the Kirkland Lake Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) with the assistance of the Child Exploitation Unit, Forensic Identification Services Unit (FIS), the North East Region Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), and the North East Regional Support Team responded to a report of Luring in the Town of Matachewan.

As a result of the investigation, William MATHEWS, 29 years-old, from Temiskaming Shores, was arrested on March 31, 2020 and charged with the following:

Luring a Person Under 18 Years of Age by means of Telecommunication, contrary to section 172.1(1)(a) of the Criminal Code (CC),

Possession of Child Pornography, contrary to section 163.1(4) of the CC, and

Fail to Comply with Prohibition Regarding Children, contrary to section 161(4) of the CC. (Two Counts)

The accused was released on an Undertaking and is scheduled to attend the Ontario Court of Justice in Kirkland Lake, on June 4, 2020.

(KINCARDINE, ON) – On April 1, 2020 at 7:12 p.m., the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a pedestrian involved collision on Durham Street, Kincardine. Officers arrived with Bruce County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) to find that the vehicle was gone.

As a result of the investigation, a 57-year-old Kincardine resident was charged with 2 counts of Drive while under Suspension, Fail to Remain and Fail to Yield to Pedestrian.

The pedestrian had minor injuries assessed at the scene.

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.

(WALKERTON, ON) – On April 2, 2020 at 12:55 a.m., the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a suspicious person that was walking along McGivern Street, Walkerton looking in vehicles. Officers arrived and located the suspicious person who was arrested without incident.

Adam REYNOLDS, 32-years-old, of Arran-Elderslie Township was charged with Theft, Possession of Property Obtained by Crime, Trespass at Night and Fail to Comply with Probation. The accused is scheduled to appear in court on June 24, 2020 to answer to the charges.

As a result of the investigation, officers recovered a quantity of property and some loose change.

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.

(NORTH PERTH, ON) – Approximately $2500 worth of property was stolen when unknown suspects entered a trailer on a property on Mill Street, Monkton, in the Municipality of North Perth. The break-in occurred sometime overnight on March 28 2020. Items stolen include a laptop, a leather wallet, and money.

The same trailer was entered approximately one month ago, and there were no suspects identified in that incident.

The OPP is continuing to investigate and is seeking assistance from the public. Citizens are reminded to report any suspicious activity, and the OPP is asking anyone with information regarding this or any incident to call the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or report 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.

(TOWN OF ERIN, ON) – On March 31, 2020, at approximately 5:40 a.m. the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a single motor vehicle collision involving a possible impaired driver on Highway 6 near Wellington Road 22.

Police spoke with the driver and determined that their ability to operate a motor vehicle was impaired by alcohol. The driver was placed under arrest and transported to a local OPP Operation Centre for further testing.

Austin WRIGHT, 20-years-old of Arran-Elderslie has been charged with Operation While Impaired – Alcohol and Drug and Operation While Impaired – 80 Plus contrary to the Criminal Code. 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 July 31, 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.

(TOWNSHIP OF CENTRE WELLINGTON, ON) – On March 26, 2020, at approximately 3:20 a.m., a Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer was monitoring traffic and conducting radar on Wellington Road 7 in Ponsonby. The officer observed a motor vehicle travelling southbound at a speed that appeared to be well above the posted 70 km/h speed limit. The vehicle was locked on radar in excess of 135 km/h.

Thangarajah JEYAKUMAR, 53-years-old of Ajax 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) – The Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a break and enter that occurred at a rural property on the Third Line of Guelph-Eramosa Township.

It was reported that sometime during the week prior to March 25, 2020, unknown suspect/s entered an unlocked barn and shed on a property and stole:

2 Bicycles

2 Stihl chainsaws

2 Gas powered pruners

2 Leaf blowers

4 All season tires with rims

Approximate value of loss is $6000.

Any person with information regarding this incident should 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 www.csgw.tips. You may be eligible for a reward from Crime Stoppers of up to $2,000.

(MEAFORD, ON) – On March 26, 2020 Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a motor vehicle that was stuck on an open green space at the end of Parker Street West in Meaford. The property is the sight of the Meaford fair grounds and is owned by the Meaford and St. Vincent Agricultural Society. Police attended the property and a female was issued a Provincial Offence Notice for Trespassing.

OPP officers have received several complaints reporting that people are purposely driving their vehicles on the property, wrecking the grass and created ruts in the ground.

Grey Bruce OPP will be patrolling the area and if you are found operating your vehicle on the property without permission you will be charged.

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.

(TOWN OF ERIN, ON) – On March 25, 2020, at approximately 3:25 a.m. the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a pick-up truck that was stopped in the middle of the road with the engine running and two occupants inside on the Fourth Line near Wellington Road 22.

Police located the vehicle and after several attempts were able to wake the sleeping driver. While interacting with the driver, it was obvious 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.

Brian FERREIRA, 26-years-old of Mississauga has been charged with Operation While Impaired – Alcohol and Drug contrary to the Criminal Code. 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 July 28, 2020 to answer to the charge.

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.

(NORTH HURON, ON) – A West Perth resident is facing a number of driving related charges after he failed to stop for a police officer yesterday afternoon (31Mar) in Wingham.

At approximately 2:38 p.m. on March 31, 2020 a Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer observed a compact car travelling on John Street in Wingham without licence plates. The officer attempted to pull over the vehicle however the driver immediately hit the gas and failed to stop. The officer did not pursue the dangerous driver however a description of the driver and passenger was obtained.

Within a few minutes another officer spotted the suspects entering into a residence located on Victoria Street. Officers were able to make contact with the suspects and the driver was taken into custody.

Simon CULLIGAN, 36 years of age from West Perth has been charged with Dangerous Operation, Flight From Peace Officer and Drive Motor Vehicle No Plates. He has since been released from custody with a court appearance scheduled for June 29, 2020 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.

(CHATSWORTH, ON) – On March 31, 2020 at 12:30 p.m. Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were dispatched to a stolen recreation trailer from a vacant property at Side Road 1 in Township of Chatsworth.

The trailer, a 2003 Forest River Rockwood 2501 with an attached Ontario Licence Plate #D6757F went missing sometime between March 30th at 7:00 p.m. and March 31st at 12:00 noon. A lock that was securing the trailer hitch was cut off by unknown suspect(s).

Attached is a photo of the stolen trailer.

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 WELLINGTON NORTH, ON) – The Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report from a victim that had his wallet stolen from his vehicle while it was parked in a municipal parking lot in Mount Forest on March 5, 2020.

The victim was contacted the following day by his credit card/debit card provider regarding suspicious activity on his credit cards and that they were going to be cancelled. The victim was provided with a list of businesses, transaction amounts and times that the stolen credit cards had been used.

Police attended the involved businesses and obtained the video footage of the suspects committing the crimes.

The suspects were known to police and as a result, Ashley Nicole HOTCHKISS, 28-years-old of Wellington North Township and Kellie Ruby Marie RAWN, 24-years-old of Wellington North Township have been charged with Possession of Property Obtained by a Crime Under $5000 and Use of Credit Card (6 Counts each) contrary to the Criminal Code. They are scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice – Guelph on May 19, 2020 and May 22, 2020 to answer to the charges.