Tag: Area OPP

(PERTH EAST, ON) – One person is facing a drug charge after a traffic stop in the Township of Perth East just after 3:00 a.m. on June 5, 2021.

The Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) was conducting general patrols in Harmony when an officer observed a motor vehicle being driven in an unsafe manner. As a result, a traffic stop was conducted by the officer on Perth Road 112. Further investigation determined the driver was in possession of an illegal drug.

Jessica Thomas, 31, of St. Thomas, was arrested and charged with:

–       Possession of a Schedule I Substance – Methamphetamine

–       Driving While Under Suspension

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Stratford at a later date to answer to the charges.

(TOWN OF MINTO, ON) – On April 29, 2021, at approximately 1:30 p.m., Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a serious motor vehicle collision on Wellington Road 109 near Beehive Lane in the Town of Minto involving a northbound sport utility vehicle (SUV) and a southbound pick-up truck.

Police spoke with the driver of the SUV and determined that their ability to operate a motor vehicle was impaired by alcohol and they were placed under arrest. The driver was transported to a local hospital with serious injuries.

On June 6, 2021 officers concluded their investigation and as a result Cy Andrew EMERSON, 30-years-old of Rothsay has been charged with Impaired Operation and Impaired Operation- Blood Alcohol Concentration 80 Plus contrary to the Criminal Code. 

The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice – Guelph at a later date.

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.

(CHATSWORTH, ON) On June 6, 2021 at approximately 5:30 p.m., Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop on Highway 10, near Thistlewood Road in the Township of Chatsworth.

Grey Bruce OPP stopped the vehicle after it was found to be travelling at over 170 kilometres per hour (km/h) in a posted 80 km/h speed limit zone.

Grey Bruce OPP have charged Michael MCFARLANE, 22-years-old of Barrie,with Stunt Driving – 50km/h or more over the posted speed limit, contrary to Section 172(1) of the Highway Traffic Act (HTA).

The accused was issued a provincial summons to attend court, along with a seven-day driver’s licence suspension. The individual’s vehicle was towed and will be impounded for seven days.

(Lucan-Biddulph, ON) – On June 8, 2021 at 4:27 p.m., while on general patrol, Middlesex OPP performed a traffic stop on Beech Street in Lucan.

George PAUL, a 45-year-old from Lucan has been charged with:

• Operation while impaired – alcohol, section 320.14(1)(a) of the Criminal Code of Canada
• Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus), section 320.14(1)(b) of the Criminal Code of Canada.
• Driving while under suspension, section 53(1) of the Highway Traffic Act.

The accused was held for a bail hearing at the Ontario Court of Justice in London on June 9, 2021.

The Middlesex OPP wants to remind the public that if you see anything suspicious or suspect an impaired driver you should contact the Ontario Provincial Police or your nearest police authority immediately.

The OPP can be reached anytime, anywhere in the Province of Ontario at 1-888-310-1122. If you wish to remain anonymous you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) where you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2000.   

(GRAND BEND, ON) – On June 6, 2021 at approximately 10:30 p.m., members of the Lambton County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting a R.I.D.E. checkpoint on Main Street, Grand Bend when a vehicle entered the checkpoint.

Upon speaking with the driver, it became apparent the driver was displaying signs of impairment. The driver was arrested and transported to the Lambton OPP detachment for further testing.   

Sydney SZANYI, 20-years-old of London has been charged with Operation While Impaired and Driving vehicle with cannabis readily available.

The accused has been released and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice at a later date.

If you see a driver you suspect may be impaired by alcohol or drugs, contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or *OPP (677) on your mobile phone. Your call could make our roads safer for all.

(WEST PERTH, ON) – On June 4, 2021, just after 11:00 p.m., Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting a Reduced Impaired Driving Everywhere (R.I.D.E.) program in the Municipality of West Perth. Police spoke with a vehicle driver that entered the R.I.D.E. and an Approved Screening Device was utilized. The driver was arrested and transported to a local OPP detachment where further tests were administered.

Nathan SANTINI, 39, of Woodham, has been charged with:

• Operation While Impaired- Blood and Alcohol Concentration (80 plus)

A 90-day driving suspension and seven-day vehicle impoundment was initiated as per statute. The accused in this matter was released from custody and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Stratford at a later date to answer to the charge.

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 immediately.

(PERTH EAST, ON) – On June 5, 2021, just after 11:30 p.m., Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a single vehicle motor vehicle collision in the area of Perth Road 119 in the Township of Perth East. Police spoke with the vehicle driver, and an Approved Screening Device was utilized. 

Setishe BOKULE, 20, of Waterloo, has been charged with:

• Careless Driving
• Novice Driver- B.A.C above zero
• Class G1 Licence Holder- Unaccompanied by Qualified Driver

A three day driver’s licence suspension was issued to the driver.

There were no injuries as a result of the collision.

Drivers age 21 and under, and novice drivers of any age (G1, G2, M1 and M2 licences), are reminded that they must not have any presence of alcohol in their blood when behind the wheel. 

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 immediately.

(WEST PERTH, ON) – On June 5, 2021, just after 11:00 p.m., a Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer on general patrol in the Municipality of West Perth conducted a traffic stop on Perth Line 36. Police spoke with the vehicle driver and an Approved Screening Device was utilized. The driver was arrested and transported to a local OPP detachment where further tests were administered.

As a result, Quinn BUCHANAN, 22, of Zorra Township, has been charged with:

• Operation While Impaired- Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 plus)

A 90-day driving suspension and seven-day vehicle impoundment was initiated as per statute. The accused in this matter was released from custody and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Stratford at a later date to answer to the charge.

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 immediately.

(WEST PERTH, ON) – On June 6, 2021, just after 7:00 p.m., a Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer on general patrol in the Municipality of West Perth conducted a traffic stop on Perth Line 20. Police spoke with the vehicle driver who displayed signs of impairment. The driver was arrested and transported to a local OPP detachment where further tests were administered.

As a result, Zabiullah RAHMANI, 22, of Kitchener, has been charged with:

• Operation While Impaired- Alcohol and Drugs

The accused in this matter was released from custody and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Stratford at a later date to answer to the charge.

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 immediately.

(NORTH PERTH, ON) – The Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged another driver after they were speeding more than 60km/h over the limit in the Municipality of North Perth.

On June 6, 2021 just after 10:00 a.m., police stopped a vehicle on Perth Road 140 after it was found to be travelling in excess of 140km/h in an 80km/h limit zone.

As a result, Melissa SCHMIDT, 38, of East Zorra-Tavistock Township, has been charged with:

–       Race motor vehicle – Excessive Speed

A seven day driving suspension and seven 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. 

(GREENOCK TWP, ON) – On June 5, 2021 at 5:19 p.m., the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a fire along the rail trail in Greenock Township. Officers responded with members of the Paisley, Saugeen Shores and Walkerton Fire Departments to find a trestle bridge fully engulfed by flames.

The South Bruce OPP and the South Bruce OPP Crime Unit are continuing to investigate the cause of the fire that is deemed suspicious.

Investigators are interested in viewing any video surveillance leading to the Willow Creek Bridge between 12:00 p.m. on June 4, 2021 and 12:00 p.m. on June 6, 2021.

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.

(FOREST, ON) – On June 6, 2021 at approximately 2:00 p.m., members of the Lambton County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were contacted regarding a suspicious person said to be causing damage to a nearby building on Clyde Street, Forest.  

Officers attended and observed an individual near the building matching the description from the earlier complaint. The individual was observed to be in possession of suspected fentanyl, and was taken into custody without incident.    

Christopher OLMSTEAD, 34-years-old of Forest, has been charged with:

• Possess schedule 1 substance.

The accused has been released and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice-Sarnia on a later date.

If you have information on this event or any other crime activity in the area, contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or *OPP (677) on your mobile phone. Your call could make our communities safer for all. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), or submit a tip online at www.sarnialambtoncrimestoppers.org where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

(PERTH EAST, ON) – The Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged a Kitchener driver after they were speeding more than 50km/h over the limit in the Township of Perth East.

On June 7, 2021 just before 3:00 a.m., police stopped a vehicle on the Perth Line 34 after it was found to be travelling in excess of 130km/h in an 80km/h limit zone.

As a result, Yug MUMBAIWALA, 20, of Kitchener, has been charged with:

–       Race motor vehicle – Excessive Speed

A seven day driving suspension and seven 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. 

Anyone with information regarding these or any incident is asked to call the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or online at www.opp.ca/reporting. Should you wish to remain anonymous you can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or leave an anonymous online message at www.P3tips.com where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000. 

(ASHFIELD-COLBORNE-WAWANOSH, ON) – An Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh resident is facing nine criminal charges following an investigation conducted by members of the Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Detachment and members of the OPP Huron-Perth Community Street Crimes Unit (CSCU). Additionally, the investigative efforts have led to the discovery and seizure of an estimated $100,000 in stolen property.

On May 27, 2021 Huron OPP officers were notified of a break, enter and theft of copper wire from a wind turbine site located on Tower Line in Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh. Two large spools of copper wire valued at approximately $41,000 were taken. Following some investigation officers were able to develop some suspect information and a judicial search warrant was authorized.

On May 28, 2021 members from the Huron OPP Detachment, OPP Huron-Perth CSCU and West Region OPP Emergency Response Team (ERT) executed two search warrants at property located on Belfast Road. As a result of the search warrant police seized the following stolen items:  Copper wire valued at $41,000, a bin full of scrap metal valued at $7,500, two motorcycles and two pickup trucks. Additionally, police seized an improperly stored shotgun and a significant quantity of suspected crack cocaine.

John VANDIEPENBEEK, 40 years of age from Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh has been charged with the following offences:

·        Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000 – Six Counts

·        Possession of a Schedule I Substance – Cocaine

·        Careless Storage of a Firearm

·        Fail to Comply with Recognizance

The accused has since been released from custody with a court appearance scheduled for July 26, 2021 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.

This is an ongoing investigation, if you have any information about this investigation please contact Huron OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or (519) 482-1677. 

Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or submit a tip online at www.p3tips.com , where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

(MEAFORD, ON) On June 1, 2021 at approximately 7:00 p.m., Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop on Highway 26, near the 11^th Line in the Municipality of Meaford.

Grey Bruce OPP stopped the vehicle after it was found to be travelling at over 145 kilometres per hour (km/h) in a posted 80 km/h speed limit zone.

Grey Bruce OPP have charged George SUTTER, 36-years-old of Owen Sound, with Stunt Driving – 50km/h or more over the posted speed limit, contrary to Section 172(1) of the Highway Traffic Act (HTA).

The accused was issued a provincial summons to attend court, along with a seven-day driver’s licence suspension. The individual’s vehicle was towed and will be impounded for seven days.