Tag: Area OPP

(PERTH EAST, ON) – One person was charged after a single vehicle collision sends two passengers to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

The Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Perth County Paramedic Services, and the Perth East Fire Department responded to a single vehicle collision on Line 39, in the Township of Perth East, just before 7:00 a.m. on July 13 2021.

Two adult passengers were taken to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. One other passenger and the driver were not injured.

Jaskaran SINGH, 25, of Kitchener, has been issued a Provincial Offences Notice for:

–       Careless Driving

(NORTH PERTH, ON) – The Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating after an unknown person was trespassing at a residence in the Municipality of North Perth.

Just after midnight on July 13 2021, a suspect attended a rural property on Line 87, in the Municipality of North Perth and used the homeowner’s hot tub, leaving clothing behind. While this may seem like a harmless prank, the owner now has to drain the tub and clean it, due to sanitary reasons.

The suspect is described as:

–       Male

–       Caucasian

–       Approximately 20 to 30 years of age

–       Small build

–       Average height

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

(GODERICH, ON) – A Goderich resident is facing Assault with a Weapon charges following an investigation conducted last week by Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP).

The investigation has since revealed on July 10, 2021 at approximately 11:45 p.m. three young teenagers were outside of a convenience store located on Victoria Street in Goderich when they had an interaction with the accused.

During the interaction the accused accessed a canister and sprayed the youth with an eye irritant substance. The accused then took off and fled the scene.

Officers reviewed available video surveillance and were able to quickly identify the offender. Officers then patrolled the area and about an hour later police located and arrested the accused.

Wesley GREEN, 33 years of age, from Goderich has been charged with three counts of Assault with a Weapon. He has since been released from custody with a court appearance scheduled for August 16, 2021 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.     

(HURON COUNTY, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), including members from the Huron County OPP Crime Unit are currently investigating a scam that has victimized a Huron County resident for an astounding $700,000.

Investigators became aware of the incident yesterday afternoon through the victim’s daughter. Investigators have since learned the victim, a senior, met the scammer online in 2018 through a popular social media messenger service.   

The scammer, claimed to be a surgeon working for the United Nations and at one point used a ruse that he had been abducted by a terrorist entity and needed some money to pay off his ransom. The scammer was also sent money to help with surgeries, medical treatment, international flights and other emergencies.

As is the case with many victims of this type of fraud, the victim will often develop a strong emotional attachment to the scammer and emotional triggers will often prevail over sound judgement. The online bond these scammers form with their victims is very real. In many cases victims are in complete denial and will continue to send money until there is nothing left to give even though they have been warned by family, banking officials and even police. 

Falling in love is a beautiful thing. Falling victim is not.

According to statistics collected by the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CAFC), in 2020, 899 complaints were received related to romance scams which included 620 victims who lost over 18.5 million dollars to scammers pretending to be in love.

The romance scam involves an individual with false romantic intentions toward a victim in order to gain their trust and affection for the purpose of obtaining the victim’s money or access to their bank accounts or credit cards. Scammers often steal photos and use dating sites and social media to build their profiles with the intent of luring potential victims into sending money for various reasons. The scammers often use background stories to mimic the victim’s, common examples are the person is a successful business person, works in the military, works for a charity and works overseas. 

The scammer will gain the trust of the victim through displays of affection and will communicate via phone, skype, apps and email for months, if necessary to build trust.

The scammer usually requests money to visit the victim, usually to pay for a visa and airfare, but then suddenly runs into other unexpected difficulties. The closer the date appears to be getting to the victim, more unexpected events occur and more money is requested by the scammer to cover the costs. 

Scammer’s may also claim that there is a medical emergency with a sick family member. They will then ask for money to cover the medical expenses.

The scammer may also tell you about a large amount of money, gold or some other treasure they need to transfer out of their country, and offer you a share of it. They will tell you they need your money to cover administrative fees or taxes. 

How to Protect Yourself?

·        Be suspicious when someone you have never met in person professes their love to you

·        If trying to set up an in-person meeting, be suspicious if they always have an excuse not to meet

·        Do not share personal or financial information with anyone you have just met online or in person

·        Be cautious when conversing with an individual that claims to live close to you but is working overseas

·        Never under any circumstance send money for any reason

·        Never send intimate photos or videos of yourself as they may be used to blackmail you

Always remember, if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.

Recognize it! Reject it! Report it!

REPORTING FRAUD

Should you need to report a scam/fraud please contact the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CAFC) by using the reporting system at https://antifraudcentre-centreantifraude.ca/report-signalez-eng.htm  or by calling 1-888-495-8501.

(NORTH PERTH, ON) – On July 15 2021 just before 10:00 a.m., the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and the Perth County Paramedic Services responded to a serious workplace incident that occurred at a barn on Line 90, in the Municipality of North Perth.

An employee was injured while on a forklift.

The victim, a 19-year-old resident of Mapleton Township was transported to a local hospital, and later transferred to a trauma centre with serious but non-life-threatening injuries.

The Ministry of Labour (MOL) was contacted and is investigating. 

(HURON COUNTY, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) would like to thank the public and media for their assistance in helping police locate Shawn ELLIOTT of Huron County. 

Last night as a result of a tip Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a residence in Listowel and took the male into custody without incident.

Shawn ELLIOTT, 45 years of age, from Huron County has been charged with the following offences:

·        Sexual Assault – 3 Counts

·        Assault – 2 Counts

·        Sexual Assault With a Weapon

·        Assault With a Weapon

·        Break and Enter, Commit Indictable Offence

·        Mischief Under $5,000

·        Fail to Comply with Probation Order – 6 Counts

The accused is currently in custody with a bail hearing scheduled for later today.

(TOWNSHIP OF PUSLINCH, ON) – On July 19, 2020 the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a break and enter at a residence on Watson Road South in Puslinch Township.

Investigation revealed that the residence had been forcibly entered by unknown suspect/s and a quantity of jewelry and Canadian currency had been stolen.

The scene was processed by an OPP Scenes of Crime officer (SOCO) and DNA was collected.

A DNA match was found and a suspect was identified and arrested.

Kevin DREXLER, 37-years-old of Wellington North Township has been charged with Break Enter a Dwelling House and Commit an Indictable Offence contrary to the Criminal Code. The accused will appear at the Ontario Court of Justice – Guelph on August 17, 2021 to answer to the charge.

A collaboration of several resources including OPP uniform patrol officers, OPP SOCO, the Centre of Forensic Sciences (CFS), and the Wellington County OPP Street Crime Unit (CSCU) led to this crime being solved and the accused being brought before the courts.

(TOWNSHIP OF GUELPH-ERAMOSA, ON) – On July 10, 2021, at approximately 8:05 p.m., members of the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting R.I.D.E. spot checks on Woodlawn Road East at the entrance to Guleph Lake Sports Fields. Police investigated the driver of a motor vehicle that entered into the checkpoint.

As a result, Buddhi ACHARYA, 33-years-old of Brantford has been charged with Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration 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 August 3, 2021.

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.

(TOWNSHIP OF CENTRE WELLINGTON, ON) – On June 29, 2021, at approximately 12:35 a.m., the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a driving complaint on Wellington Road 18 in the Township of Centre Wellington.

Officers located the vehicle and while speaking with the driver, signs of impairment were detected and they were placed under arrest.

As a result, Andrew Frederick VOGELMAN, 22-years-old of Cambridge has been charged with Dangerous Driving, Flight From Peace Officer, Operation While Impaired and Operation While Impaired – 80 Plus contrary to the Criminal Code. 

The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice – Guelph on August 6, 2021 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 July 10, 2021 at approximately 8:10 p.m. Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to an altercation on Ida Street, in the Town of Dundalk. 

Officer arrived on scene and during the course of the investigation a driver was arrested. The driver was transported to the Grey Bruce OPP detachment, where further tests were administered.

Grey Bruce OPP have charged Corey ALLEN, 36 years-of-age, from Southgate, Ontario 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 19, 2021.

(SOUTH BRUCE PENINSULA, ON) On July 10, 2021 at approximately 10 a.m., Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) came across a vehicle that was stationary on the shoulder of Highway 6, in the Town of South Bruce Peninsula. 

A traffic stop was conducted, and during the course of the investigation a driver was arrested. The driver was transported to the Grey Bruce OPP detachment, where further tests were administered.

Grey Bruce OPP have charged Julian MUTCH, 34 years-of-age, from Wasaga Beach with the following offences:

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

The accused must attend the Ontario Court of Justice in Owen Sound on August 19, 2021.

(SOUTH BRUCE PENINSULA, ON) On July 10, 2021 at approximately 12:45 a.m. Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to traffic complaint concerning a possible impaired driver on Sauble Falls Parkway, in the Town of South Bruce Peninsula. 

Officer arrived on scene and located a motor vehicle that had been involved in a motor vehicle collision. The driver was arrested and transported to the Grey Bruce OPP detachment, where further tests were administered.

Grey Bruce OPP have charged Sarah FRECHETTE, 44 years-of-age, from Clinton, Ontario with the following offences:

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

The accused must attend the Ontario Court of Justice in Owen Sound on August 12, 2021.

(SOUTH BRUCE PENINSULA, ON) On July 3, 2021 at approximately 1:30 p.m. Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a traffic complaint concerning a possible impaired driver on Bannister Drive, in the Town of South Bruce Peninsula. 

Officer arrived on scene and located a motor vehicle that had been involved in a motor vehicle collision. The driver was arrested and transported to the Grey Bruce OPP detachment, where further tests were administered.

Grey Bruce OPP have charged Jeffery HUNTER, 54 years-of-age, from Sauble Beach, with the following offences:

• Operation of a motor vehicle while impaired by drug, and
• Dangerous operation, and
• Fail to remain.  

The accused must attend the Ontario Court of Justice in Owen Sound on August 19, 2021.

(GODERICH, ON) – A West Perth resident remains in custody following a domestic violence investigation conducted by members of the Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Detachment this past weekend.   

Just after 2:30 a.m. on Saturday, July 10, 2021 Huron County OPP officers responded to a residence in Goderich after the victim called police to report the accused had shown up at the victim’s home and had assaulted the victim and a child. Upon assaulting the victims the accused damaged some property belonging to the adult victim and then left the home. 

The accused then departed in an automobile and drove across the front boulevard and dangerously around the neighbourhood. Shortly thereafter the accused returned and broke into the home and proceeded to steal some cash.

After receiving some additional calls about the accused’s erratic driving police were able to locate the accused on Courthouse Square in Goderich. He was subsequently arrested and taken into custody. 

The accused, a 37-year-old from West Perth has been charged with the following offences:

·        Assault – 2 counts

·        Mischief Under $5,000 – 3 counts

·        Uttering Threats – 2 counts

·        Dangerous Operation

·        Theft Under $5,000

·        Break, Enter – Commit an Indictable Offence

The accused remains in custody with a court appearance scheduled for July 14, 2021.

Victims of domestic violence are not alone. If you need support or know someone that does, there are local resources available to help you. One organization you can contact is Victim Services – Huron County at 519-600-4108.

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

(HURON COUNTY, ON) – Members of the Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Detachment are seeking help from the public in locating an individual wanted for several offences that have taken place in Huron County. 

The OPP currently holds an arrest warrant for 45-year-old Shawn Douglas ELLIOTT of Huron County, Ontario for the following offences:

·        Sexual Assault – 3 Counts

·        Assault – 2 Counts

·        Sexual Assault With a Weapon

·        Assault With a Weapon

·        Break and Enter, Commit Indictable Offence

·        Mischief Under $5,000

·        Fail to Comply with Probation Order – 6 Counts

The accused is described as a white male about 5′ 8″, 180 pounds, medium build, with hazel eyes and is partially bald with grey hair on the sides. 

He is known to frequent the Blyth/Londesboro area.

Police request anyone with information on this individual’s whereabouts to please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or your nearest police authority. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) where you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,000.

Please note: If you observe him, please call 9-1-1 immediately, do not approach or attempt to interact with this person as he is considered violent and known to possess weapons.