(MEAFORD, ON) – On April 27, 2024, at 11:08 a.m., the Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a possible drowning in the Meaford harbour.
Emergency responders pulled an individual from the water who was unresponsive. An 81-year-old resident of Meaford was subsequently pronounced deceased.
The incident remains under investigation, there is no concern for public safety at this time.
The Grey Bruce OPP is requesting anyone with information 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.
As part of our ongoing commitment to use technology to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of our operations, the Guelph Police Service recently launched our new remotely piloted aircraft system program.
An RPAS is a power-driven aircraft designated to fly without a human operator on board. It is a tool that can enhance police operations in a variety of scenarios including searches for missing persons, collision reconstruction, intelligence gathering, during tactical operations, and for evidence gathering processes.
The Guelph Police Service RPAS is a DJI Matrice M30T. The M30T system includes high resolution RGB and thermal cameras, a laser rangefinder system, and dual speaker/spotlight payloads. The system has a 40+ minute flight time, 15-kilometre flight range, high wind resistance and a weatherproof rating.
The RPAS is operated only by members who have been issued an advanced flight operations pilot certificate (VLOS) by Transport Canada. Pilots are required to complete a minimum number of flying hours to maintain their proficiency.
Situations when use of the RPAS might be beneficial are reviewed on a case-by-case basis and flight operations will only be conducted if a legal authority exists and/or judicial authorization has been obtained. The GPS has conducted a Privacy Impact Assessment (PIA) in accordance with the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario’s guidelines to ensure all privacy risks have been considered and appropriate actions have been taken to address those risks.
We are committed to protecting the privacy of individuals in the operation of the RPAS, and to ensuring that all collection, use, disclosure and retention of personal information is in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA).
(MEAFORD, ON) – On April 22, 2024, at 6:27 p.m., the Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report that a vehicle was stolen from a business on Stewart Street in Meaford.
Officers attended and obtained video footage from a business in the area. The Grey Bruce OPP conducted patrols for the vehicle and located the vehicle driving in Meaford and conducted a traffic stop.
Police have arrested and charged 29-year-old Travis Sloane of Owen Sound with to following offences:
· Possession property obtained by crime over $5000
· Possession break in instruments
· Theft over $5000 of a motor vehicle
· Driving while under suspension
· Fail to comply with probation order
The accused was held pending a bail hearing.
The Grey Bruce OPP is reminding everyone to pocket your keys when you are not inside your vehicle.
(BROCKTON, ON) – The South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested an impaired driver as a result of a traffic stop.
On April 23, 2024, members of the South Bruce OPP conducted a traffic stop on Concession 10 Greenock in the Municipality of Brockton. At approximately 8:58 p.m., police stopped a vehicle and the driver showed signs of impairment. The investigating officer administered a roadside approved screening device (ASD) test, registering a fail. The driver was placed under arrest and taken to a Qualified Breath Technician for breath tests.
Kent Reay, 48-years-old, from the Municipality of South Bruce was charged with:
Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
The South Bruce OPP is requesting anyone with information 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.
WINGHAM—Unifor members will stage a protest at the Wescast plant in Wingham, Ontario tomorrow at 11 a.m. against the company’s China-based owners for withholding an estimated $10 million from workers.
“Our protest is about sending a message to Wescast’s overseas owners that ignoring your legal, financial and moral obligations to workers is not how you do business in Ontario,” said Unifor Ontario Regional Director Samia Hashi. “This foundry has been around for more than century and is a pillar of the community of Wingham. Workers deserve to be treated better than having to fight for what’s owed to them.”
On April 17, 2024 Unifor sent a letter to the Ontario Director of Employment Standards seeking intervention in the matter. A copy of the letter was sent to Ontario Minister of Labour David Piccini.
What: Unifor protest against Wescast plant owners withholding approximately $10 million in termination and severance payments to workers.
Who: Unifor Local 4207 members and Unifor Ontario Regional Director Samia Hashi.
When: Thursday, April 25, at 11 a.m. Eastern Time
Where: Protest location is at the Wescast plant at 100 Water Street, Wingham, Ontario.
Approximately 200 Unifor Local 4207 members worked at the foundry when the company ceased operations in July 2023. The foundry had been in operation since 1902. Before ceasing operation, the plant supplied cast components for the auto industry. Wescast was acquired by Bohong Industries Group in 2013. The company has refused to pay millions of dollars in termination and severance payments owed to workers.
Unifor is Canada’s largest union in the private sector, representing 315,000 workers in every major area of the economy. The union advocates for all working people and their rights, fights for equality and social justice in Canada and abroad, and strives to create progressive change for a better future.
(KINCARDINE, ON) – On April 18, 2024, at 7:32 p.m., officers with the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) stopped to check a vehicle along Durham Street in Kincardine.
During the interaction with the occupants, officers observed illicit drugs in plain view. A search incident to arrest led to the seizure of a quantity of drugs and prohibited weapons.
As a result of the investigation, the South Bruce OPP have charged:
Gavin ARNOLD, 42-years-old, of no fixed address with:
Poss. of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking (2 counts)
Unauthorized possession of a weapon
Fail to comply with probation (2 counts)
Victoria MARSH, 30-years-old, from the Municipality of Arran-Elderslie with:
Poss. of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking (2 counts)
Brendan RITCHIE, 34-years-old, from the Municipality of Meaford with:
Poss. of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking (2 counts)
Preston RITCHIE, 23-years-old, from Saugeen First Nation with:
Poss. of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking (2 counts)
Unauthorized possession of a weapon
Kelly SIEFRIED, 39-years-old, from the Town of South Bruce Peninsula with:
Poss. of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking (2 counts)
Failure to comply with undertaking
The accused parties were held for a bail hearing in Walkerton.
The South Bruce OPP is requesting anyone with information 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.
(NIAGARA, ON) – A search warrant conducted by the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP)-led Provincial Joint Forces Cannabis Enforcement Team (PJFCET) has resulted in the seizure of cannabis plants with a potential street value of approximately $8 million.
This investigation began after police became aware of a strong cannabis odour emitting from what appeared to be an abandoned warehouse located on Don Murie Street in Niagara Falls.
Upon executing the search warrant on April 17, 2024, the following items were seized:
More than 2,500 clone cannabis plants
More than 13,000 vegetative and mature budding cannabis plants
As a result of this investigation, the following individuals have been charged under the Cannabis Act with Production- Cultivate Cannabis Without Authorization:
Chamrong LADADAS, 49 of no fixed address
Arthit SEESAI, 31 of no fixed address
Xueqi GAO, 59 of no fixed address
Jeffrey LIAN, 41 of no fixed address
Li Cheng FENG, 58 of no fixed address
Wen Guang ZHENG, 66 of Markham
The suspects were released from custody and will appear before an Ontario Court of Justice in St. Catharines on May 30, 2024.
This investigation was supported by:
OPP West Region Emergency Response Team
OPP Urban Search and Rescue, Chemical, Biological, Radioactive, Nuclear and Explosive Response Team
OPP-led Provincial Asset Forfeiture Unit
Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS)
This investigation remains ongoing. Anyone with any information about the production of unauthorized or illegal cannabis is urged to call OPP at 1-888-310-1122, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), or to visit ontariocrimestoppers.ca.
About PJFCET
The PJFCET is an OPP-led joint forces operation that includes members of the Barrie Police Service, NRPS, Durham Regional Police Service, Coburg Police Service, London Police Service and Windsor Police Service. The PJFCET’s role is to enforce and investigate illicit cannabis incidents and focus on the apprehension of those who produce, sell, distribute, import/export and use cannabis outside of the parameters of the law.
(BROCKTON, ON) – The South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested an impaired driver.
On April 21, 2024, members of the South Bruce OPP responded to a traffic complaint of a vehicle parked in a live lane of traffic on Bruce County Road 19. At approximately 3:21 a.m., police located a vehicle parked in the live lane. The driver showed signs of impairment. The driver was placed under arrest and taken to a Qualified Breath Technician for breath tests.
Neal Korchak, 31-years-old, from the City of Owen Sound was charged with:
Operation while impaired – alcohol
Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
The South Bruce OPP is requesting anyone with information 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.
(SOUTH HURON, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a South Huron resident with an Impaired Driving offence following a traffic stop on Monday April 8th, 2024.
On April 8th, just before 10:00 p.m., Huron County OPP officers were provided information by a concerned member of the public that a vehicle driver may under the influence at an address on Main Street North in the Town of Exeter, Municipality of South Huron.
Police attended the location and conducted a traffic stop on the subject vehicle. Officers determined that the driver had consumed alcohol prior to driving. A demand was made by police for a sample of the driver’s breath into the roadside screening device, which resulted in a failure. The driver was subsequently placed under arrest for Impaired Operation and taken into custody. The driver was transported to the Huron OPP detachment in Clinton for further breath tests with an OPP qualified breath technician. The breath tests resulted in readings which exceeded two times the legal limit.
Michelle TRUMBLE, 52-years-of-age from South Huron has been charged with:
– Operation while Impaired – Over 80.
The involved vehicle was towed and impounded for seven days, and the accused’ driver’s license was suspended for a period of 90 days.
The accused has since been released from custody with a court appearance scheduled for May 13th, 2024, at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.
(NORTH HURON, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Kenilworth resident with Prohibited Driving offences, along with other charges following a traffic stop on April 4th, 2024.
On Thursday, April 4th, just after 12:00 p.m., Huron County OPP officers conducted a traffic stop for a suspected prohibited driver on Amberley Road, just outside of Wingham, in the Township of North Huron.
The investigating officer confirmed that the male driver was prohibited from driving under the Criminal Code and was subsequently placed under arrest and taken into custody. The accused was further found to be violating a term of his probation along with two separate driving suspensions.
Wayne FERRIS, 34 years of age from Kenilworth has been charged with:
– Operation while Prohibited – (two counts),
– Fail to Comply with Probation Order.
The accused was additionally charged with two counts of Driving while under Suspension – Highway Traffic Act.
The involved vehicle was towed and impounded for 45 days.
The accused was held for a bail hearing and now has a court appearance scheduled for May 13th, 2024, at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.
(CHATSWORTH, ON) – No injuries are reported following a crash involving a motor vehicle and a horse drawn buggy.
On April 21, 2024, at 9:15 a.m., the Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) along with Grey County Paramedic Services and Chatsworth Fire Services responded to a report of a collision at Grey Road 3 and Sideroad 6 in the Municipality of Chatsworth involving a vehicle and a horse drawn buggy. There were eleven individuals in the buggy, no injuries were reported.
A 39-yer-old individual from South Bruce was charged with careless driving.
Horse drawn vehicles are a common sight on Grey and Bruce County rural roadways and drivers must be prepared to encounter this type of vehicle on their travels. Horse drawn buggies travel about 14 km/h, making them one of the slowest moving vehicles on the road. They are also one of the lightest vehicles which leaves them at a greater risk of injury should they become involved in a collision.
Drivers using roadways in rural parts of southwestern Ontario should expect to encounter slow moving vehicles such as horse-drawn vehicles and farm equipment on the road. They are common users of the road and have a right to be on the roadway.
If you encounter a horse drawn buggy, maintain a safe following distance and leave plenty of room when you pass. Passing too closely may startle the horse, causing it to suddenly change direction.
Drivers in Grey and Bruce County need to stay alert and need to always keep an eye out for slow moving vehicles such as horse drawn vehicles. Please do your part to keep our roadways safe.
(GODERICH, ON) – Members of theHuron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) partnered with staff from the Municipal office in Goderich on Friday, April 19th, 2024, to meet with business owners and community members on the Square in Goderich.
The joint initiative was created to provide an opportunity to meet with business owners and community members to address their concerns and answer questions.
The OPP was on hand to discuss the “CAMSAFE” program which encourages businesses and homeowners to register their video surveillance systems which may assist police investigators in the event of a crime.
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In the attached photo from left to right: Goderich CAO Janice Hallahan, Sgt. Matt Hummel, Huron OPP Detachment Commander – Inspector Jason Younan, Staff Sergeant Andrew MacIsaac, Sgt. Lynn McNichol, Deputy Mayor Leah Noel, Mayor Trevor Bazinet, Michaela Johnston – Accessibility & Health and Safety Manager, Lynn Beatty – Manager Goderich BIA, Colin Carmichael – Executive Director Huron Chamber of Commerce, Constable Jamie Stanley, and Constable Craig Soldan – Community Safety Officer Huron OPP.
NOTE: Justice of the Peace Frank Leddy (aka Frankie not-a-judge) has ruled in the Goderich Courthouse that “demand” and “request” mean exactly the same thing as HPPH & Greg Stewart asserted.
(HURON EAST, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) investigated a dispute that took place in Seaforth on Wednesday April 3rd that resulted in criminal charges for a Huron East resident.
On April 3rd, 2024, just after 7:00 p.m. Huron OPP officers received a report of dispute at an address on Main Street in Seaforth, in the Municipality of Huron East. Two males were arguing while police were present, when one of the males drove their pickup truck directly at the other male on foot, almost striking them with the vehicle. The driver was immediately arrested and charged.
William HUNT, 76 years-of-age from Huron East has been charged with the following offences:
– Assault with a Weapon,
– Dangerous Operation.
The accused was processed and later released with a court appearance scheduled at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich on May 27th, 2024.
In the picturesque town of Wingham, Canada, nestled among lush greenery and quaint streets, an insidious transformation began to unfold, shattering the illusion of peace and harmony.
It all started innocently enough, or so it seemed, when the military announced surprise wellness checks for residences across Wingham. Concerned citizens welcomed the initiative, believing it to be a gesture of care and protection from their government. Little did they know that this seemingly benevolent act would set a precedent for intrusive surveillance and control.
As the military conducted their wellness checks, entering homes without warning or consent, unease spread through the community like wildfire. Residents felt violated, their sense of privacy stripped away under the guise of safety.
Emboldened by the lack of resistance, the by-law enforcement in Wingham began to overstep their bounds with impunity. Violating private property rights became a routine occurrence, as officers barged into homes and businesses under flimsy pretenses. They asserted their authority with arrogance, claiming they held more power than even the local police force.
To reinforce their control over private property, the by-law enforcement agency expanded its ranks, hiring more staff for enforcement purposes. With an increased presence in the town, they intensified their surveillance and monitoring, casting a shadow of fear over the once peaceful streets of Wingham.
Reports emerged of police officers illegally surveilling citizens and conducting searches without warrants, trampling on individual rights and liberties without remorse. The very people entrusted with upholding the law had become its most egregious violators, wielding their authority like a weapon against the very citizens they were sworn to protect.
Meanwhile, at the Wingham Town Hall, a sinister agenda was silently unfolding. Council meetings became a farce of democracy as questions were banned, dissent silenced under the guise of maintaining order. Those who dared to challenge the authority of the council by filming public meetings were swiftly arrested on suspicions of disrupting the peace, their voices silenced in the name of maintaining control.
The police force, once seen as pillars of the community, had morphed into agents of oppression. Advocating for extreme measures, they openly endorsed the killing of criminals who dared to break into homes, urging residents to take matters into their own hands in the name of self-defense. They advocated for trespassing and violating the law, blurring the lines between justice and tyranny.
As the grip of surveillance tightened, Wingham announced the installation of security cameras on every pole and in parking lots, turning the once idyllic town into a dystopian nightmare. Citizens found themselves under constant surveillance, their every move monitored and scrutinized by an ever-watchful eye.
To add insult to injury, the judges, councillors, and police in Wingham made it clear that anyone caught recording them in the performance of their duties would face arrest. Yet, they continued to record citizens without their consent, perpetuating a double standard in transparency and accountability that left the people feeling powerless and oppressed.
Amidst the growing sense of despair and hopelessness, whispers of rebellion began to echo through the streets of Wingham. The once peaceful town had become a battleground for freedom and democracy, as the residents grappled with the choice between submission and defiance.
As the sun set on another day in Wingham, the shadows of oppression loomed large over the town, casting a pall of fear and uncertainty over its inhabitants. The future of Wingham hung in the balance, teetering on the brink of oblivion as the forces of authoritarianism tightened their grip on power.
(North Huron) After by-law enforcement officers stood up to council and refused to violate the rights of private citizens, they are being replaced with 7 enforcers from a private for-profit company.
Previous by-law enforcers have refused to violate the Rights of Buck & Jo’s in the heart of Wingham. The CAO has openly admitted that none of their by-laws apply to private land, and their by-laws are for the Corporation’s assets only. The “Vote Buck” signs are still on display at the restaurant, providing 100% proof by-law enforcement has zero authority on land they don’t own. If they did have authority on private land, they would have followed through and gone into Buck & Jo’s to seize the signs as they initially threatened.
Council believes that hiring a private contractor will allow them an extra layer of protection when trespassing and conducting illegal searches and seizures on private land. NOTE: Council has a standing directive forbidding the inspection of the corporations own assets by enforcement officers.
As part of this crackdown, the corporation of North Huron is planning on installing town-wide security cameras, with a concentration on Josephine St and parking lots to aid the 7 new enforcers monitor private property and the Citizenry.
NOTE: In October 2023 Town Hall sent a letter to all area businesses to sign over authority to the police, and allow them to arrest anyone they want on their property, 24 hours a day.
AI Analysis of agenda packages, minutes and headlines: Based on these agenda packages, official minutes and current headlines, it seems that the council is becoming increasingly authoritarian and willing to bend or break the law to maintain control. This trend may continue in the future, with the council potentially increasing surveillance measures, eroding civil liberties, and abusing their power. There may be growing dissent among residents and businesses who feel targeted or oppressed by the council’s actions. It is possible that legal challenges and protests could arise as a result of the council’s behavior. Ultimately, the future looks uncertain and potentially troubling for the residents of the town of Wingham under this council’s leadership.
AI Analyses of Article:
Based on the current situation described in the article, it is evident that North Huron is on a dangerous path towards anarchy. The actions taken by the council indicate a blatant disregard for individual rights and a willingness to resort to authoritarian measures to maintain control. The replacement of by-law enforcement officers with private enforcers from a for-profit company suggests a shift towards a more aggressive and potentially corrupt enforcement approach.
The refusal of previous by-law enforcers to violate the rights of private citizens, coupled with the admission by the CAO that their by-laws do not apply to private land, highlights a lack of legitimacy and legality in the council’s actions. The council’s decision to hire private enforcers to conduct trespassing and illegal searches and seizures on private property further exacerbates the situation and sets a dangerous precedent.
The installation of town-wide security cameras and the concentration on monitoring specific areas indicate a growing surveillance state in North Huron. This level of surveillance, combined with the directive for businesses to sign over authority to the police for arbitrary arrests, creates an environment of fear and control that is conducive to anarchy.
If the council continues on this path, it is likely that dissent among residents and businesses will grow, leading to potential protests and civil unrest. The abuse of power, violation of rights, and erosion of legal processes by the council may ultimately lead to a breakdown of social order and the descent into anarchy in North Huron. It is crucial for the residents to stand up against these authoritarian actions and demand accountability and respect for their rights and freedoms.
