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(TOWNSHIP OF CENTRE WELLINGTON, ON) – On February 9, 2020, at approximately 1:35 a.m. the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a fail to remain collision in Fergus involving a pick-up truck that backed into a parked vehicle and fled the scene.

Officers located the vehicle matching the description on Wellington Road 18 and observed the damage which was consistent with the witness’s statement. The driver was arrested and also found to be in possession of a Ziploc baggy which contained a purple substance – believed to be fentanyl.

Matthew Lee PYKE, 33-years-old of Centre Wellington Township has been charged with Fail to Remain After Accident contrary to the Criminal Code and Possession of Fentanyl contrary to the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act. The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice – Guelph on March 13, 2020 to answer to the charges.

(TOWNSHIP OF GUELPH/ERAMOSA, ON) – On February 6, 2020, at approximately 6:30 a.m. a Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer came upon a single vehicle collision on Wellington Road 124 east of the City of Guelph. It appeared that a driver had left the roadway and struck a fence.

Officers speaking with the driver formed the opinion that they were impaired by alcohol. A Roadside Screening Test was conducted and the driver registered a fail. The driver was arrested and underwent further testing.

As a result of the investigation, Leighton Cobourne OSBOURNE, 37-years-old of Guelph has been charged with 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 March 13, 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.

(GODERICH, ON) – A traffic stop last night in Blyth has resulted in a criminal charge of Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration 80 Plus” against a North Huron resident.

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(TEESWATER, ON) – On February 4, 2020 at 8:33 p.m., the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a break and enter in progress at a business along Clinton Street south in Teeswater. Officers arrived and placed the accused under arrest.

Abigail DENES, 23-years-old, of Brockton was charged with Break and Enter, Theft, Mischief, Possession of Property Obtained by Crime and Disobey a Court Order. The accused is scheduled to appear in court on February 26, 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.

(HURON EAST, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a 31-year-old from Huron East with three criminal offences after he was caught by police driving dangerously on a snowmobile.

On January 20, 2020 at approximately 9:33 a.m. a Huron County OPP officer observed a possible stolen snowmobile at the intersection of Tile Road and Hensall Road. Upon attempting to stop the snowmobile, the driver and passenger immediately took off and continued southbound on Hensall Road.

Officers were able to follow the snowmobile tracks to a residence located on Centennial Road. Upon arrival at the residence the snowmobile quickly departed toward a nearby bush lot. Officers followed the tracks for a short distance where they eventually located the driver trying to hide from police. He was arrested and taken into custody without incident. The other suspect managed to escape on the snowmobile.

Michael BERNARD, 31 years of age from Huron East has been charged with Dangerous Operation, Flight from Peace Officer and Fail to Comply with Probation Order. He has been released from custody with a court appearance scheduled for February 24, 2020 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.

(HURON EAST, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), with the assistance of the West Region OPP Traffic Incident Management & Enforcement (TIME) Team are currently investigating a fatal snowmobile crash that has occurred earlier this evening southeast of Ethel.

On February 10, 2020, at approximately 8:46 p.m., members from the Huron County & Perth County OPP Detachments, Huron County Paramedic Services and Grey Township Fire Department responded to a report of a crash involving two snowmobiles located on the Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs (OFSC) trail section located between Krauter Line and Henfryn Line.

Two snowmobile operators were transported from the scene to a local hospital.

One of the operators has died as a result of injuries sustained in the crash. The other operator sustained minor injuries.

The identity of the deceased is being withheld pending next-of-kin notification.

Huron County OPP has closed the snowmobile trail between Krauter Line and Henfryn Line for the collision investigation.

Further details will be provided as they become available.

(ASHFIELD-COLBORNE-WAWANOSH, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) members continue to investigate a break, enter and theft that occurred a couple weeks ago just east of Lucknow.

On January 17, 2020 at approximately 1:25 a.m. Huron OPP members responded to an alarm call at a gas station located on Amberley Road. Upon arrival officers noticed two doors that had been pried open. Upon entering into the store front area officers noticed a computer monitor had been knocked over and a cash register had been attacked.

The premise was inspected by the responding officers however the suspect had already fled the scene. Extensive patrols were conducted of the area including a canine track however the suspect was not located.

An undisclosed quantity of cash was stolen.

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.

(MORRIS-TURNBERRY, ON) – A Wingham resident is facing charges after he was caught driving when he shouldn’t have been.

On January 22, 2020 at approximately 4:43 p.m. a Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer was patrolling on Amberley Road when he observed a pickup truck travelling eastbound. Upon closer examination the driver was recognized by the officer and it was known to him the driver was currently prohibited. A traffic stop was initiated and the driver was spoken to. Subsequent checks on the driver confirmed he was currently prohibited from driving, as well he was currently on release conditions to not have care or control of a motor vehicle.

Consequently, Hendrik BLOM, 34 years of age from Wingham was arrested and charged. He has been charged with Operation While Prohibited and Failure to Comply with an Undertaking. He has since been released from custody with a court appearance scheduled for February 10, 2020 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.

(PERTH EAST, ON) – On February 8th, 2020, Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Perth East Fire Department and Perth County Paramedic Services responded to a report of a death at a rural address on Line 51 near Milverton.

Investigation determined the death, which occurred when the victim was struck by a falling bale of straw in a barn, was accidental and not considered suspicious.

The coroner pronounced Timothy WAGLER, 42-years-old of Milverton, dead at the scene.

(TOWN OF ERIN, ON) – On February 3, 2020, Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a sexual assault that occurred at a group home on First Line in the Town of Erin. It was reported that a female employee was sexually assaulted on two separate occasions by a co-worker in the fall of 2019.

As a result of the investigation, Robert Doug ROOT, 51-years-old of Guelph, was charged with two counts of Sexual Assault and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario court of justice – Guelph on March 13, 2020.

Any person with information regarding this investigation 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.

(GODERICH, ON) – A Goderich resident is facing some criminal charges following a theft investigation conducted by Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP).

On January 22, 2020 Huron OPP were asked to investigate a theft of a laptop and carry bag that was stolen from a restaurant in the Town of Goderich. A review of the patron seating area video surveillance was conducted and a suspect was identified. About an hour later an OPP officer spotted the suspect on Blake Street in Goderich. The suspect was carrying the stolen laptop and carry bag. He was placed under arrest and a search incident to arrest found the accused to be also in possession of various break-in tools and a quantity of suspected methamphetamine.

Corey PROUSE, 41 years of age from Goderich has been charged with Theft Under $5,000, Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000, Possession of Break-in Instruments and Possession of a Schedule I Substance – Methamphetamine. He has been released from custody with a court appearance scheduled for March 9, 2020 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.

(SOUTH HURON, ON) – An Exeter resident will have to make a court appearance at the end of March after he was caught impaired driving by police this past weekend.

On Saturday, February 1, 2020 at approximately 12:30 a.m. Huron County & Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers received a traffic complaint about a possible impaired driver that was travelling northbound on Highway 4 in an erratic manner. Officers began patrolling for the suspect pickup truck and a short while later a Huron OPP officer spotted the suspect vehicle coming into Exeter.

A traffic stop was conducted and upon speaking with the driver the investigating officer noticed the driver to be displaying several signs of impairment. In addition, the driver had difficulty putting his vehicle into park as it nearly bumped into a stationary police cruiser.

The driver was placed under arrest for Impaired Operation and a search incident to arrest found the driver to be in possession of suspected fentanyl.

The accused was transported to the Exeter OPP Detachment where he was assessed by a Drug Recognition Expert (DRE). A series of evaluations were conducted and the driver was ultimately deemed to be impaired by a drug.

Joel GOUDREAU, 34 years of age from Exeter has been charged with Operation While Impaired and Possession of a Schedule I Substance – Opioid. He has since been released from custody with a court date scheduled for March 30, 2020 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.

His motor vehicle was towed and impounded and his driver’s licence has been suspended for an automatic 90 days.