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(ARRAN TWP, ON) – On January 6, 2020 at 10:40 p.m., the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a single vehicle collision along Bruce County Road 10 in Arran Township. Officers arrived to find the vehicle had left the roadway and entered the ditch.

The driver was pronounced dead at the scene. His identity is being withheld pending next of kin notification.

Members of the OPP Technical Traffic Collision Investigation (TTCI) unit are assisting the South Bruce OPP with this investigation.

Bruce County Road 10 has been closed between Concession 10 and Concession 12 in Arran Township for the protection of emergency responders. Motorists are asked to respect the closure and avoid the incident area.

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.

(BRANT TWP, ON) – On January 3, 2020 at 6:53 p.m., members of the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting R.I.D.E. along Concession 2 in Brant Township when a pick-up truck stopped. Lee CHURCHILL, 31-years-old, of Carrick Township was charged with Liquor Readily Available.

Motorists are reminded that the South Bruce OPP has a zero tolerance for driving while impaired by alcohol or drug.

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.

(CHESLEY, ON) – On January 4, 2020 at 6:05 p.m., a South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer on patrol stopped a pick-up truck along 1st Avenue south in Chesley. The officer found that the driver had been drinking alcohol. Zackary BELL, 31-years-old, of Arran-Elderslie Township was charged with Operate over 80 milligrams. He is scheduled to appear in court on January 29, 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.

(WALKERTON, ON) – On January 5, 2020 at 3:42 a.m., the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a suspicious male near a residence along Gibson Street in Walkerton. Officers arrived and located the male nearby who was arrested without incident. Curtis ANDERSON, 26-years-old, of Walkerton was charged with Trespass at Night and Possession of Break-In Instruments. He is scheduled to appear in court on February 5, 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.

(TOWNSHIP OF WELLINGTON NORTH, ON) – On December 18, 2019, at approximately 8:05 a.m. the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a serious motor vehicle collision involving a northbound sport utility vehicle and a southbound sedan on Highway 6 north of Arthur.

Emergency Services responded and both drivers were transported to a local hospital with serious injuries.

Zoey Lynn WATERS, 18-years-old of Baden, died on January 5, 2020 as a result of injuries sustained in the collision.

(GEORGIAN BLUFFS, ON) – On January 5, 2019 Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were called for a motor vehicle collision, involving a car and a cow, on Concession 10 between Grey Road 17 and Gordon Sutherland Parkway, Georgian Bluffs. This is the second collision between a motor vehicle and a cow in the same area, in as many days.

On January 4, 2019 Grey Bruce OPP officers responded to a collision between a (white) sport utility vehicle and three cows that were hit standing on the roadway on Grey Road 17 between Gordon Sutherland Parkway and Concession 10. The involved vehicle went off the roadway and struck a telephone pole, knocking wires down. The single driver did not have any injuries. OPP officers were assisted at the scene by Grey County Paramedics and Inter-Township Fire Department.

The owner of the cows attended both of the scenes has been working to secure his cattle. It is believed that there are approximately 30 to 40 cows still loose in the area.

Grey Bruce OPP would like drivers to be extra attentive while travelling in the area of Grey Road 17, Concession 10 and Gordon Sutherland Parkway and report any loose cattle by contacting the OPP at 1-888-310-1122.

(TOWN OF ERIN, ON) – On December 31, 2019 at approximately 9:35 p.m. the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a suspicious person call at a residence on the Fifth Line in the Town of Erin. The complainant advised that there was a red vehicle parked in her laneway and that someone was hiding in the bushes near her residence.

Officers arrived at the scene and a query of the vehicle confirmed that it was stolen. Police located the person hiding on the property and placed then under arrest.

David Wayne LEFLER, 42-years-old of Parry Sound has been charged with Trespass at Night and Possession of Property Obtained by a Crime contrary to the Criminal Code. The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario court of justice – Guelph on January 28, 2020.

If you SEE something suspicious, SAY something and police will investigate.

(TOWN OF ERIN, ON) – On January 1, 2020, at approximately 10:05 a.m. the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a vehicle in the ditch with a possible impaired driver on Sandalwood Crescent in Ballinafad.

Officers arrived at the scene and while speaking with the driver determined that their ability to operate a motor vehicle was impaired by alcohol. The driver was arrested and transported to a local OPP Operation Centre for further testing.

Tyler REID, 27-years-old of Guelph, has been charged with Impaired Operation and 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 February 7, 2020.

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.

(TOWN OF MINTO NORTH, ON) – On December 24, 2019, at approximately 1:05 p.m. the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a possible impaired driver that was just refused service at the LCBO and was last seen travelling on Main Street in Palmerston.

Officers located the vehicle travelling northbound on Arthur Street in Harriston and attempted to stop the vehicle however it continued on until it was forced to stop at a red light. Police spoke to the driver and determined that they had consumed alcohol. A Roadside Screening Test was conducted which resulted in a fail. The driver was arrested and brought to a local OPP operations centre for further testing.

Trevor QUIGLEY, 57-years-old of Palmerston has been charged with Impaired Operation and Impaired Operation – 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 January 31, 2020.

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.

(MEAFORD, ON) – On December 23, 2019 at 1:13 p.m. Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were dispatched to motor vehicle collision involving a transport truck and a pedestrian at Highway 26, east of third line, Meaford. The pedestrian was transported to hospital by Grey County Paramedics, but died as a result of the injuries.

The collision occurred while the transport truck was leaving from a private drive, making a right turn eastbound onto Highway 26.

The deceased has been identified as 66 year old, Edith Clark from Meaford.

Grey Bruce OPP continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the collision with the assistance from OPP Technical Traffic Collision Investigators.

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.

(CULROSS TWP, ON) – On December 28, 2019 at 3:13 a.m., a South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer on patrol stopped a pick-up truck along Bruce Road 6 in Culross Township. The officer found that the driver had been drinking alcohol. Brent RODGER, 41-years-old, of Culross Township was charged with Operate over 80 milligrams. He is scheduled to appear in court on January 13, 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.

(TOWNSHIP OF PUSLINCH, ON) – On December 31, 2019 at approximately 12:55 a.m. the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting R.I.D.E. spot checks on Brock Road south where they investigated the driver of a southbound sedan that entered into the checkpoint. While speaking with the driver, police immediately detected the strong odour of fresh cannabis emanating from inside the vehicle.

The driver was directed to move the vehicle to the shoulder of the roadway, which they did briefly, prior to accelerating away at a high rate of speed. The vehicle continued eastbound on Gilmour Road at a speed well in excess of the posted 60 km/h, where police lost sight of it. Police approached the intersection of Victoria Road and Gilmour Road where they observed the vehicle approximately 100 metres into the field and up against several trees after it failed to stop at the stop sign. The driver exited the vehicle and attempted to evade police however, was taken into custody without incident.

Officers searched the vehicle incident to arrest and seized a loaded handgun as well as a large quantity of methamphetamine and cash. Further investigation revealed that the accused was bound by three different orders prohibiting them from possessing any weapon.

Seyed Amir Hossein YAGHOUBI-ARAGHI, 28-years-old of Richmond Hill faces the following charges:

Flight From Police Officer contrary to the Criminal Code

Dangerous Operation contrary to the Criminal Code

Unauthorized Possession of a Prohibited or Restricted Firearm contrary to the Criminal Code

Possession of Proceeds of Property Obtained by a Crime Under $5000 contrary to the Criminal Code

Possession of Firearm or Ammunition contrary to a Prohibition Order X3 contrary to the Criminal Code

Possession of Methamphetamine for the Purpose of Trafficking contrary to the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act

The accused was remanded into custody pending the outcome of showcause hearing.

(SOUTHGATE, ON) – Members from the Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Crime Unit and OPP Forensic Identification Services (FIS), under the direction of Detective Inspector Scott Moore of the OPP Criminal Investigation Branch (CIB), continue to investigate human remains that were found on December 24, 2019, in the area of Southgate Road 10, east of Highway 6 in the Township of Southgate.

The Office of the Chief Coroner (OCC) and Ontario Forensic Pathology Service (OFPS) are assisting with the investigation and a post-mortem examination was conducted on December 30, 2019. The OPP Emergency Response Team (ERT) has also been in the area conducting evidence searches.

There is no threat to public safety, but local residents can expect an elevated police presence in the area as the investigation continues.

Anyone with information is asked to please call 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may contact 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.

(MIDDLESEX, ON) – On December 29, 2019, shortly after 9:00 p.m., a member of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Middlesex Detachment observed a motor vehicle in the area of Wellington Road South in the City of London. Initial investigation revealed that the vehicle had been reported stolen and a traffic stop was initiated. The vehicle failed to stop and fled the area.

Shortly thereafter, the vehicle was observed entering the intersection of Wellington Road and Southdale Road, where it was involved in a motor vehicle collision. London-Middlesex Emergency Medical Services (EMS) attended, and the occupants of the second vehicle were transported to hospital with minor injuries. Three unidentified individuals from the stolen vehicle fled the scene on foot. London Police Service Canine Unit attended the area to assist; however, the individuals were not located.

The investigation remains ongoing at this time, and anyone with information is asked to contact Middlesex County OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000.

Further details will be provided when available.