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(GODERICH, ON) – Members of Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Huron County detachment are advising members of the public that an animal described by witnesses as a cougar has been seen on two separate occasions in Goderich within the past two days.

On the evening of November 12, 2020, a citizen witnessed the animal on the Maitland Trail in the Maitland Road South area, before it walked into the bush.

On November 13, 2020, an eyewitness reported seeing a similar animal in the Maple Street and Cambridge Street area. The animal was last seen heading south on Maple Street, near Regent Street.

If you see an animal that may fit the description of a cougar, do not to approach the animal. Instead, call the OPP immediately at 1-888-310-1122.

(WEST PERTH, ON) – Two people are facing charges after a family dispute in Mitchell last weekend.

On November 08 2020, just after 11:00 a.m., the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a call about a family dispute with violence currently occurring at an address on Waterloo Street, in the Municipality of West Perth.

When officers arrived on scene, one person was attempting to flee the residence. Officers attempted to stop the suspect from leaving, and they became assaultive towards police. Another person then tried to intervene and stop police from arresting the suspect.

As a result, Austin FORSYTH, 20, of Mitchell, has been charged with:

Assault

Mischief Under $5000

Resist Peace Officer

Assault a Peace Officer

Additionally, Amanda GOOCH, 40, of Mitchell, has been charged with:

Assault

Obstruct Peace Officer

The accused parties are 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.

(PERTH EAST, ON) – Two drivers are facing racing charges, and expensive tow bills after speeding away from police.

On November 08 2020, just after 2:00 a.m., a Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer was patrolling Perth Line 55, in the Township of Perth East, when two vehicles were observed travelling the same direction, at a high rate of speed. When the officer performed a u-turn in an attempt to pull them over, both vehicles began to flee at a speed in excess of 155km/h. Both vehicles were then stopped by police, and impounded. Both drivers also had their licences suspended, and were charged.

George KORUTH PLAMOOTTIL, 21, of Kitchener, has been charged with:

Race motor vehicle – Excessive Speed

Sanoy Simon MUCKOMMURY, 21, of Kitchener, has been charged with:

Race motor vehicle – Excessive Speed

Seven day driving suspensions and seven day vehicle impoundments were initiated as per statute. Both accused drivers are scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Stratford at a later date to answer to the charges.

The vehicles in this incident were initially observed travelling less than 120km/h. If they had stopped instead of speeding away, they would have likely received a simple speeding ticket.

(MEAFORD, ON) – On November 9, 2020 at 10:32 a.m., Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were dispatched to a mischief that had occurred at Collingwood Street West in Meaford at St. Vincent Community Centre in the Municipality of Meaford.

Municipal staff reported that sometime between 6:00 p.m. on Friday, November 6th, and 10:00 a.m. on Sunday, November 8th, an unknown suspect(s) accessed the roof of the arena and caused significant damage. The suspect(s) damaged two roof lights and a hood ventilation system was pushed off of its mounts and thrown off of the roof, smashing on the ground below.

The initial estimate of this damage is approximately $80,000.

Grey Bruce OPP are seeking the public’s assistance in locating the person(s) that were responsible for this damage.

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.

(CITY OF GUELPH, ON) – On November 10, 2020 at approximately 3:00 a.m., a Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer was monitoring traffic on the Hanlon Parkway near Laird Road in the City of Guelph. The officer observed a blue sedan travelling at speed that appeared to be above the posted 80 km/h speed limit. The vehicle was locked on radar in excess of 165 km/h.

As a result, River HUA, 20-years-old of Guelph, has been charged with Racing a Motor Vehicle contrary to the Highway Traffic Act and is scheduled to appear in Guelph at the Ontario Court of Justice – Provincial Offences Court on May 5, 2021. The defendant’s vehicle and driver’s licence were seized for a period of seven days as per statute.

(CITY OF GUELPH, ON) – On November 9, 2020 at approximately 9:10 p.m., a Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer was monitoring traffic on the Hanlon Parkway near Laird Road in the City of Guelph. The officer observed a black sedan travelling at speed that appeared to be above the posted 80 km/h speed limit. The vehicle was locked on radar in excess of 140 km/h.

As a result, Maia Okumas BAIROS, 23-years-old of Cambridge, has been charged with Racing a Motor Vehicle contrary to the Highway Traffic Act and is scheduled to appear in Guelph at the Ontario Court of Justice – Provincial Offences Court on May 5, 2021. The defendant’s vehicle and driver’s licence were seized for a period of seven days as per statute.

(TOWNSHIP OF GUELPH-ERAMOSA, ON) – On November 11, 2020 at approximately 10:00 p.m. the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a break and enter into a residence located on Cross Creek Boulevard in the Township of Guelph-Eramosa.

It was reported that on November 11, 2020 sometime between 5:00 p.m. and 9:30 p.m., unknown suspect(s) gained access to a residence. Once inside, the suspect(s) stole a backpack and jewellery.

Wellington County OPP would like to remind everyone to keep your doors and windows locked no matter the time of day or night.

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

(SOUTH BRUCE PENINSULA, ON) – On November 7, 2020 Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were dispatched to a break and enter at a residence at Boar Lake Road in the Town of South Bruce Peninsula.

Sometime between 9:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m., an unknown suspect(s) forced entry through a side door and gained access to this residence. The suspect(s) stole three firearms and a cross bow.

Grey Bruce OPP are seeking the public’s assistance in locating the following:

A .303 rifle

A shotgun

A Remington 1100 shotgun

A TenPoint Stealth SS cross bow

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) – The Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a person of interest that was involved in an incident in the Town of Erin.

On April 24, 2020 the Wellington County OPP commenced an investigation into a fraud complaint that occurred at a financial institution into the Town of Erin. Surveillance photos of a person of interest have been acquired and police are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying them.

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

(PERTH SOUTH, ON) – One person was seriously injured and airlifted by Ornge Air Ambulance after a collision on Highway 7 yesterday.

At approximately 8:00 a.m. on November 11 2020, the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Perth County Paramedics, and the St. Marys Fire Department responded to a two vehicle collision on Highway 7, southwest of Line 9, in the Township of Perth South.

The preliminary investigation revealed that two vehicles were travelling on the overpass on Highway 7, when they collided head-on.

The driver of one vehicle, a 24-year-old London resident, sustained serious, but non-life threatening injuries, and as a result was transported to hospital via Ornge Air Ambulance. The driver of the second vehicle, a 59-year-old resident of Perth South, was transported by ambulance to a local hospital with serious injuries.

The cause of the collision is still being investigated, and 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.

(HURON EAST, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers are seeking tips from the public to help solve a recent bicycle theft case.

The victim reported to police he was shopping this past Sunday on Main Street in Seaforth when a thief stole his bicycle out of the bed of his pickup truck.

The bicycle was stolen sometime between 6:15 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.

The stolen bike is described as a black, 2014 Salsa Mukluk” valued at nearly $2

(TOWNSHIP OF PUSLINCH, ON) – On November 1, 2020 at approximately 1:30 a.m. members of the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police responded to a fail to remain motor vehicle collision on Highway 6 in Puslinch Township.

Officers attended the scene and observed rear-end damage to a motor vehicle and a blue front-end bumper with the licence plate attached laying on the ground. Police were advised that the suspect vehicle fled the scene southbound on Highway 6.

At the same time police received a 911 call regarding a single motor vehicle collision on Highway 6 and Concession 14 and the vehicle matched the suspect vehicle’s description.

Police located the motor vehicle and while speaking with the driver 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.

Jason Singh SODHI, 21-years-old of Carlisle has been charged with Impaired Operation, Impaired Operation – 80 Plus (mg of alcohol per 100 mL of blood) and Fail to Stop at Accident Scene 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 November 27, 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.

(SOUTHGATE, ON) – On November 7, 2020 at 12:44 p.m., Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) stopped a (brown) pick-up truck on Victoria Street West, in Dundalk, Township of Southgate.

The driver provided a false name to officers and further investigation revealed that the driver was a suspended driver.

As a result of this investigation, Grey Bruce OPP have charged Jessica JONKER, 32 years-of-age, from Southgate, ON with the following offences:

Obstruct a Peace Officer, section 129(a) Criminal Code of Canada

Driving while under suspension, section 53(1) Highway Traffic Act

Fail to have insurance card, section 3(1) Compulsory Automobile Insurance Act

The accused was released on an Appearance Notice and is required to appear in Ontario Court of Justice in Owen Sound on January 28, 2021.

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.