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(MORRIS-TURNBERRY, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has arrested and charged a Municipality of South Bruce resident with Attempted Murder and other criminal charges following a fail to remain collision that took place March 11, 2020 at the north end of Wingham.

At approximately 2:13 p.m. on March 11, 2020 Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Huron County Paramedic Services and North Huron Fire Department responded to London Road (Huron County #4) and Josephine Street North after receiving information about a pedestrian that had been struck by a pickup truck that failed to remain at the scene.

The adult victim was transported from the scene by ambulance to a local hospital and was treated at hospital for non-life threatening injuries.

As a result of an investigation led by the Huron County OPP Crime Unit, assisted by members of the West Region OPP Traffic Incident Management & Enforcement (TIME) Team, the accused was arrested and taken into custody on Thursday, March 12, 2020.

Vincent FITZSIMONS, 40 years of age, from the Municipality of South Bruce has been charged with the following offences:

Attempt Murder

Dangerous Operation Causing Bodily Harm

Fail to Stop After an Accident Causing Bodily Harm

The accused remains in custody pending the results of a bail hearing scheduled for March 16, 2020.

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.

(ONEIDA NATION OF THE THAMES FIRST NATION, ON) – Members from Oneida Police Services and Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) continue to investigate a fatal motor vehicle crash that took place last night in Oneida Nation of the Thames First Nation.

At approximately 6:24 p.m. on March 11, 2020 members from Oneida Police Services, Middlesex OPP, Elgin OPP, Oneida Fire and Oneida Emergency Medical Services (EMS) responded to a single vehicle crash located at the T- intersection of Ball Park Road and Townline Road.

The preliminary investigation has since determined a mid-size coupe was southbound on Ballpark Road when the vehicle left the roadway, drove through a wooded area and ultimately came to rest in a field off of Townline Road.

One occupant was pronounced deceased at the scene. Two other occupants, a 17-year-old and a 29-year-old were transported to hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

The deceased has been identified as Amanda MANION-LEWINGTON, 20 years of age, from Bridgenorth. A post-mortem examination is scheduled to take place today.

Members from the West Region OPP Traffic Incident Management & Enforcement (TIME) Team also attended the scene to assist with the collision investigation.

Anyone with information regarding this investigation is asked to contact Middlesex County OPP Detachment at 1-888-310-1122.

Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), or submit an online tip at www.londoncrimestoppers.com where you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2000.

(TOWNSHIP OF WELLINGTON NORTH, ON) – On March 6, 2020, at approximately 7:00 a.m. the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a 911 call at a residence located on Main Street South in the Township of Wellington North.

It was reported that an unwanted party entered the residence armed with an electronic stun gun and a baseball bat and assaulted the victim. The accused also stole a quantity of money from the victim before being apprehended by police.

The accused and the victim were known to each other.

Police searched the accused incident to arrest and located a quantity of codeine and counterfeit money. Further investigation revealed that the accused was breaching the conditions of a Recognizance and an Undertaking.

As a result, a 44-year-old male of West Grey Township has been charged with:

Break and Enter into a Dwelling and Commit Indictable Offence

Possession of Prohibited Weapon

Possession of Prohibited Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose

Assault with a Weapon

Possession of Counterfeit Money

Fail to Comply with Undertaking

Fail to Comply with Recognizance

Robbery with Violence

Theft Under $5000

Possession of Schedule 1 Drug – Codeine

The accused was held for a bail hearing.

(PERTH EAST, ON) – In the early morning hours on March 10, 2020, suspects stole a 2005 white Chevrolet Silverado 1500 truck from a rural residence located on Road 104, east of Shakespeare.

The truck had a steel rack attached to the box and built-in compartments on the side of the box. The truck contained welding equipment, supplies and tools. The truck was unlocked and parked in the yard in front of the shop located on the property.

Residents are reminded to lock the doors to their homes and outbuildings when not present as well as to secure their vehicles when not in use.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 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 http://hc-cs.ca where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000.

(TOWNSHIP OF PUSLINCH, ON) – On March 5, 2020, at approximately 12:25 a.m. the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a traffic hazard on Fife Road at Wellington Road 32 in Puslinch Township. It was reported that a sedan was stopped in the live lane with the engine running and the driver slumped over the wheel.

Officers located the vehicle and had to force entry inside because the driver was unresponsive. Police determined that that driver’s ability to operate a motor vehicle was impaired by alcohol and they were placed under arrest once medically cleared by Emergency Medical Services. The driver was transported to a local OPP Operation Centre for further testing.

As a result of the investigation, Evelina SKALSKYTE, 23-years-old of Puslinch Township has been charged with Impaired Operation and Impaired Operation – 80 Plus (mgs of alcohol in 100mL of blood). 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 April 3, 2020.

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) – On March 8, 2020, OPP officers in West Perth responded to the report of a break-and-enter on Rowland Street in Mitchell. The incident occurred sometime overnight.

The suspects entered the residence through the attached garage and stole a number of items including three televisions and associated electronics, liquor, a passport, clothing, currency and some miscellaneous items.

Anyone with information on this crime is asked to contact police at 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 http://hc-cs.ca where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000.

(SOUTHGATE, ON) – On March 11, 2020 at 2:16 p.m. Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were dispatched to a two vehicle fatal head-on motor vehicle collision on Southgate Sideroad 49 north of Southgate Sideroad 24, Southgate in Grey County.

OPP officers attended and found the 72 year old driver of a (blue) sport utility vehicle deceased at the scene. The 77 year old driver of the other vehicle, a (white) car sustained non-life threatening injured and was transported to hospital. There were no passengers in either vehicle.

OPP Technical Traffic Investigators attended and assisted with the investigation. The roadway was closed for several hours. OPP will not be releasing the identity of the deceased until next of kin are notified.

Grey Bruce OPP continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the collision.

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.

(NORTH HURON, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is currently on scene of a fail to remain collision involving a motor vehicle and a pedestrian that has taken place at the north end of Wingham.

At approximately 2:13 p.m. (11Mar) Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Huron County Paramedic Services and North Huron Fire Department responded to a crash involving a pickup truck and a pedestrian located on Josephine Street (Huron County #4) near B Line Road.

The victim was transported to a local hospital and is currently receiving treatment for undetermined injuries.

The driver of the pickup truck failed to remain at the scene of the crash.

Members from the West Region OPP Traffic Incident Management & Enforcement (TIME) Team members are on scene assisting with the collision investigation.

Huron OPP has closed down the roadway for the collision investigation.

Road closure barricades are/were set up at:

Howick-Turnberry Line at Bok Line

Bok Line at London Road

London Road at North Street West

Josephine Street North at London 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) – A young driver from Wellesley is facing several criminal charges following two crashes he was involved in this past weekend.

On Friday, March 6, 2020 at around 5:41 p.m. Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a call from a motorist that had just been rear-ended by a sport utility vehicle as he was travelling eastbound on Belgrave Road. The suspect driver of the sport utility vehicle failed to pull over and continued on past the vehicle he rear-ended.

The victim followed the sport utility vehicle and not far away the driver of the sport utility vehicle ditched his vehicle at the intersection of Currie Line and Reid Road. Officers responded to the scene whereupon they located the driver of the sport utility vehicle. Upon speaking to the young male driver the investigating officer noticed the driver was displaying several signs of impairment by alcohol.

As a result the driver was placed under arrest for impaired operation and was taken into custody. Upon searching the accused’s vehicle officers located three rifles and ammunition that was being stored in a careless manner.

The accused was then transported to the Huron OPP Detachment where he provided two samples of his breath to the qualified intoxilizer technician; both of his test results were analyzed to be above the legal limit.

Dean KOCH, 19 years of age from Wellesley has been charged with Operation While Impaired, Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) 80 Plus, Failure to Stop After Accident & Careless Storage of a Firearm. He was also served with a 90-day driver’s licence suspension and his vehicle was impounded. He has since been released from custody with a court date scheduled for April 6, 2020 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.

(SOUTH HURON, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) continues to investigate a fatal crash that took place this morning west of Kirkton.

Just before 9:00 a.m. (10Mar) Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Huron County Paramedic Services and South Huron Fire Department responded to a crash scene located on Kirkton Road (Huron County Road #6) near Plugtown Line.

The preliminary investigation has determined a male pedestrian entered onto Kirkton Road in an attempt to cross the roadway when he was struck by a sedan that was travelling westbound on Kirkton Road. He was transported from the scene to a local hospital where he was pronounced deceased.

The deceased has been identified as Marwood WILLIS, 86 years of age, from Kirkton.

A post-mortem examination has been scheduled to take place on March 11, 2020.

West Region OPP Traffic Incident Management & Enforcement (TIME) Team members attended the scene to assist Huron OPP members with the collision investigation.

Kirkton Road (Huron County Road #6) re-opened for travel at approximately 2:30 p.m.

(KINCARDINE, ON) – On March 4, 2020 at 11:01 p.m., a South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer on patrol stopped a vehicle along Queen Street in Kincardine. The officer found that the driver had been drinking alcohol.

Corey POWER, 34-years-old, of Kincardine was charged with Operate over 80 milligrams. He is scheduled to appear in court on March 25, 2020 to answer to the charge.

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.

(TOWN OF ERIN, ON) – On February 25, 2020, at approximately 11:10 p.m. the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a traffic complaint on Wellington Road 125 involving a possible impaired driver.

Police located the white sport utility vehicle (SUV) on Wellington Road 124 near Wellington Road 26 and observed the vehicle weaving within its lane and travelling at a speed in excess of 175 km/h.

Officers stopped the motor vehicle and while speaking to the driver determined that their ability to operate a motor vehicle was impaired by alcohol. The driver was placed under arrest and transported to an OPP Operation Centre for further testing.

Aaron John SOEHNER, 27-years-old of Fergus has been charged with Impaired, Impaired Operation – 80 Plus (mg of alcohol per 100 mL of blood) and Dangerous Driving 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 April 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.

(NORTH PERTH, ON) – Perth County OPP are investigating the theft of street signs from 7 intersections in Monkton. The thefts are believed to have occurred on the weekend from February 28 to March 2, 2020.

A few of the signs have been recovered after they were discarded in the Town of Monkton, but most of the signs remain outstanding.

If you have any information on who is responsible or where the stolen signs are contact police at 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 http://hc-cs.ca where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000.

(TOWN OF ERIN, ON) – On February 23, 2020, at approximately 3:00 a.m. the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) investigated the driver of a motor vehicle on Wellington Road 50 near Third Line in the Town of Erin for a Highway Traffic Act violation.

During the course of the investigation, officers formed the opinion that the driver had consumed alcohol. A Roadside Screening Device test was conducted which resulted in a fail. The driver was arrested and brought to a local OPP operations centre for further testing.

Stephen RUMBLE, 59-years-old of Rockwood has been charged with Impaired Operation – 80 Plus (mg of alcohol per 100 mL of blood) 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 March 27, 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.