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(PERTH EAST, ON) – One person is facing charges following a domestic incident in the Township of Perth East.

On July 20, 2021, just after 3:00 p.m., the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were dispatched to a report of a domestic occurrence. During the investigation, it was learned that one person had been assaulted, and their property damaged. Further investigation revealed there had been another incident that occurred two weeks prior that had yet to be reported.

As a result, a 40-year-old resident of Perth East Township was arrested and charged with:

–       Assault Cause Bodily Harm- Choke, Suffocate or Strangle

–       Uttering Threats – Cause Death or Bodily Harm

–       Mischief – Destroys or Damages Property

–       Failure to Comply with Undertaking

The accused was held in custody pending a bail hearing.

Victims of and domestic violence are not alone. If you, or someone you know, is in need of support, there are local resources available to help. One organization you can contact is Victim Services Bruce Grey Perth at 1-866-376-9852.

If you are in an immediate crisis, dial 9-1-1.

(CHATSWORTH, ON) – On July 23, 2021, at approximately 11:30 a.m., Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Grey County Emergency Medical Services (EMS), and the Inter Township Fire Department responded to a two vehicle collision on Highway 6-10 in the Municipality of Meaford. Officers noted a Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) and a motorcycle were involved in the crash.

The driver of the motorcycle, Craig HEATLEY, 55-years-old, of Bradford-West Gwillimbury, was taken to a local hospital where he was pronounced deceased. The passenger on the motorcycle was taken to a local hospital for treatment of non-life threatening injuries.

The driver of the SUV was taken to a local hospital to be assessed.

Highway 6 & 10 was closed between the Holland-Syndenham Line and Sunny Valley Road for the protection of emergency responders. It has since re-opened to traffic.

The investigation is continuing.

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.

(ASHFIELD-COLBORNE-WAWANOSH TWP, ON) – On July 24, 2021 at 4:30 p.m., the Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a single vehicle collision at a private drive along Amberley Road in Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh Township. 

Officers attended with members of the Lucknow Fire Department and Huron County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) to find that a vehicle had struck a person in the driveway.

The victim was taken to a local hospital by Huron County EMS where they were pronounced deceased.

Members of the OPP Traffic Investigation Management and Enforcement (TIME) unit and Huron County Crime Unit are assisting with this investigation.

The investigation is in its early stages.

(SOUTHGATE, ON) On July 21, 2021 at approximately 11:30 a.m. Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a motor vehicle collision on Main Street East in the Town of Dundalk. 

Officers arrived on scene and a driver was placed under arrest. The driver was transported to a Wellington County OPP detachment, where further tests were administered.

As a result of the investigation, Grey Bruce OPP have charged Dalton LEWIS, 27 years-of-age, from Saugeen First Nation with the following offences:

• Operation of a motor vehicle while impaired by alcohol, and
• Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)

The accused must attend the Ontario Court of Justice in Owen Sound on August 26, 2021.

(GEORGIAN BLUFFS, ON) On July 21, 2021 at approximately 9:30 a.m., Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to several traffic complaints regarding a motor vehicle that was passing aggressively and speeding on Highway 6, in the Township of Georgian Bluffs.

Grey Bruce OPP located and stopped the vehicle after it was found to be travelling at over 130 kilometres per hour (km/h) in a posted 80 km/h speed limit zone.

Grey Bruce OPP have arrested and charged Luxman SIVARAJAH, 19-years-old of Scarborough with the following offences:

• Stunt Driving – 50km/h or more over the posted speed limit, and
• Dangerous Operation.

The accused must attend the Ontario Court of Justice in Owen Sound on September 9, 2021. The accused’s driver’s licence was suspended for 14 days, and their motor vehicle was impounded for seven days.

(MEAFORD, ON) – On July 21, 2021 at approximately 11 p.m., Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were alerted to a suspicious male by a concerned motorist on Sykes Street North in the Town of Meaford.

Police located and spoke with the male. During the interaction, officers formed grounds for criminal charges, and the male was placed under arrest.    

As a result of this investigation, Grey Bruce OPP have charged Joel CHAPUT, 33 years-of-age, from Toronto with the following offences:

• Possession of property obtained by crime under $5000
• Failure to comply with release order
• Fail to comply with probation order

The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Owen Sound on August 26, 2021.

(NORTH PERTH, ON) – The Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a driver after they were speeding more than 55 km/h over the limit in the Municipality of North Perth.

On July 22, just after 1:00 a.m., police stopped a vehicle on Perth Line 86 after it was found to be travelling in excess of 135 km/h in the 80 km/h zone.

As a result, Tsegab AYELE, 32, of Kitchener, has been charged with:

–       Race motor vehicle – Excessive Speed

A seven day driving suspension and fourteen day vehicle impoundment was initiated as per statute. The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Stratford at a later date to answer to the charges. 

(CHATSWORTH, ON) – On July 23, 2021, at approximately 11:30 a.m., Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Grey County Emergency Medical Services (EMS), and the Inter Township Fire Department responded to a motor vehicle collision involving two vehicles on Highway 6-10 in the Municipality of Meaford.

A driver was transported to hospital where they were pronounced deceased. Their identity is being withheld at this time.

Grey Bruce OPP and the OPP West Region Traffic Incident Management and Enforcement Team (TIME) remain on scene conducting the investigation. The roadway is expected to be closed for several hours, detour routes are in place.

Further updates will be released as more information becomes available

(NORTH PERTH, ON) – The Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a driver after they were speeding more than 50 km/h over the limit in the Municipality of North Perth.

On July 22, just before 8:00 p.m., police stopped a vehicle on Perth Line 86 after it was found to be travelling in excess of 150 km/h in the 80 km/h zone.

As a result, Jennifer BEARE, 32, of Listowel, has been charged with:

–       Race motor vehicle – Excessive Speed

A seven day driving suspension and fourteen day vehicle impoundment was initiated as per statute. The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Stratford at a later date to answer to the charges. 

(WEST PERTH, ON) – Police are looking for suspects after damage was reported to a courier van at an organization on Perth Road 180, in the Municipality of West Perth.

The Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) was contacted on July 15, 2021, shortly after 8:00 a.m., after fuel was seen to be leaking from the motor vehicle. The investigation revealed that holes had been drilled in the fuel tank. No other damage was reported. The investigation is on-going. 

The Perth County OPP would like to remind the public to report any suspicious activity to police immediately, and consider installing security features, such as increased lighting, cameras, or alarms. Citizens are asked to ensure vehicles, sheds, garages and doors are locked to assist in the prevention of some crimes.

(NORTH PERTH, ON) – On July 20, 2021, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Huron-Perth Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), with the assistance of the Grey-Bruce CSCU, Wellington CSCU, Perth County OPP, and the West Region Emergency Response Team (ERT), executed a Controlled Drugs and Substances Act Search Warrant at a residence in the Municipality of North Perth. As a result of the search warrant, police seized drugs, cash, drug trafficking paraphernalia, and property.

The search warrant was executed at a residence on Inkerman Street East, Listowel, where two people were arrested. As a result of this investigation, police seized cocaine, methamphetamine, oxycodone pills, psilocybin, LSD, cannabis marihuana, and cannabis resin. The estimated combined street value of the controlled drugs and substances was over $13,000. Police also seized cash, offence related property consisting of drug trafficking paraphernalia and property, including a motorcycle, with a total value of over $30,000.

Jason DRAGER, 49, of Listowel, is charged with:

·      Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking- Cocaine

·      Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking- Other Drugs

·      Possession of a Schedule I Substance- Methamphetamine

·      Possession of a Schedule III Substance (two counts)

·      Possession for the purpose of distributing 

Lisa DRAGER, 48, of Listowel, is charged with:

·      Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking- Cocaine

·      Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking- Other Drugs

·      Possession of a Schedule I Substance- Methamphetamine

·      Possession of a Schedule III Substance (two counts)

·      Possession for the purpose of distributing

Both of the accused persons have been released from custody and are scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Stratford at a later date to answer to the charges.

(HURON COUNTY, ON) – A London resident is facing fourteen charges after two vehicle thefts in Huron County earlier this week, thanks to a number of tips from the public.

The Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) was contacted just before 2:00 p.m. on July 19 2021 after a vehicle was stolen from Belfast Road, in Ashfield Colborne Wawanosh Township, where it was parked near a field. A witness had observed a white pickup truck, with a red trailer, drop the suspect off at the scene prior to both vehicles fleeing the area.

Police received multiple calls from citizens reporting suspicious activity in the area, including a report of a suspicious person looking for fuel. The description of the vehicles and male was similar to the stolen vehicle and accomplice vehicle.

Police were patrolling the area, and were able to locate the vehicle based on the incoming tip locations. The vehicle fled to Ramsay Line, where the driver got out and began to flee on foot, when they were arrested by officers.

William LINDSAY, 27, of London, has been charged with:

–       Dangerous Operation

–       Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5000

–       Fail to Comply with Probation Order (four counts)

–       Operation while Prohibited under the Criminal Code (six counts)

–       Driving While Under Suspension (two counts)

The accused was held in custody pending a bail hearing.

Another report was received at 8:00 p.m. on the same day, July 19 2021, that a white pickup truck and red trailer had been stolen from Base Line, where it had been parked beside a field. This truck was later recovered on St. David Street, Mitchell in Perth County, and the trailer found on Donnybrook Line, Central Huron.

Unlocked farm vehicles were targeted in this occurrence. While no one was injured, it is important to remember that stolen vehicles are a danger on our roads. Unlocked vehicles, especially with keys left inside, are easy targets. Not only does it use a lot of police resources to investigate, but often the suspects have been using drugs prior to driving, and will flee from police. All vehicle owners and drivers are reminded to lock their vehicles, and prevent these thefts and dangerous driving incidents.

“We encourage the public to employ measures that act as a criminal deterrent, including locking their vehicles, sheds and residences. Please report suspicious activity as soon as possible, by either calling 911 in an emergency, or the non-emergency line at 1-888-310-1122.” – Inspector Jason Younan, Huron County OPP Detachment Commander

(BRANT COUNTY, ON) – On Tuesday, July 20, 2021, at approximately 1:23 p.m., an officer with the Brant County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) initiated a traffic stop on Harley Road in the County of Brant.

The officer was conducting speed enforcement, when they located a vehicle travelling at a high rate of speed. The vehicle was stopped after travelling more than 110 km/h in a posted 50 km/h Community Safety Zone.

Police have charged Ryan Andrew DOJCSAK, 26-years-of-age from Brantford with the following offences:

·       Race a motor vehicle – excessive speed and

·       Speeding 112 kilometres per hour in a 50km/h community safety zone.

The vehicle was impounded at the roadside for 14 days and the individual’s driver’s licence was suspended for 7 days.

The driver is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice located in Brantford at a later date.

A Community Safety Zone is a designated stretch of roadway marked with provincially legislated Community Safety Zone signs. Community Safety Zone signs signal to motorists travelling within the zone that under the Highway Traffic Act, fines for speeding or related offenses are doubled. Community Safety Zones are sections of roadway where public safety is of special concern. Community Safety Zones may include roadways near schools, day care centres, playgrounds, parks, hospitals and senior citizen residences. They may also be used for collision prone areas within a community.

(CHESLEY, ON) – On July 17, 2021 at 12:39 a.m., a South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) stopped a vehicle along 5^th Avenue south west in Chesley. The officer found that the driver had been drinking alcohol.

Following a roadside screening test, the driver was placed under arrest and taken to the South Bruce OPP Detachment for testing with a Qualified Intoxilizer Technician. 

Brandon BELL, 24-years-old, of Laurentian Valley Township, was charged with Operate over 80 milligrams. The accused is scheduled to appear in court on September 1, 2021 to answer to the charge.

This charge includes an immediate 90-day driver’s license suspension and an immediate 7-day vehicle impoundment. 

(KINCARDINE, ON) – On July 19, 2021 at 5:19 p.m., the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a suspected impaired driver that was south bound on Highway 21 in the Municipality of Kincardine.

Officers located the vehicle and found that the driver had been drinking alcohol. The accused was arrested and taken to the South Bruce OPP detachment for testing with a Qualified Intoxilizer Technician. 

Adam WADDELL, 22-years-old, of Sarnia was charged with Operate over 80 milligrams. The accused is scheduled to appear in court on September 1, 2021 to answer to the charge.

This charge includes an immediate 90-day driver’s license suspension and an immediate 7-day vehicle impoundment.