Tag: Area OPP

(CENTRAL HURON, ON) – A resident of Bayfield is facing charges of Impaired Operation and Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 Plus) following a crash north of Bayfield this past weekend.

At approximately 12:35 a.m. on Sunday, August 30, 2020 Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers were notified of a single motor crash that had occurred on Bluewater Highway near Bayfield River Road.

Upon arrival officers located a pickup truck in the east ditch with the front end crossing the fog line. Officers checked for the driver however he was not with the vehicle. Police began patrolling for the driver and not long after officers located the suspect driver walking nearby.

He was found to be staggering and showing several signs of impairment. The driver was initially detained then placed under arrest for Impaired Operation. He was subsequently transported to the Huron OPP Detachment where he provided two samples of his breath to a qualified Intoxilizer Technician. The samples were analyzed and both tests were found to be over the legal limit.

Jentje STEENBEEK, 32 years of age from Bayfield has been charged with Impaired Operation and Impaired Operation – Blood Alcohol Concentration 80 Plus. He was later released from custody with a court appearance scheduled for September 28, 2020 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.

(SOUTH HURON, ON) – An early morning crash last week in Exeter has resulted in criminal charges for an Exeter resident.

At approximately 1:06 a.m. on Friday, August 28, 2020 Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers were dispatched to Carling Street in Exeter after receiving information that a collision just took place and the involved driver was now walking away from the scene.

Upon arrival officers located an unoccupied parked vehicle that had been struck by the accused’s vehicle along with a lot of vehicle debris on the roadway. Officers spoke with a witness and began patrolling for the driver that departed the crash scene. Shortly thereafter, officers located the suspect on Victoria Street West.

Upon speaking with the driver the investigating officer observed signs of impairment and placed the driver under arrest for Impaired Operation. He was subsequently transported to the Huron detachment for further testing. The driver provided two samples of his breath to a qualified Intoxilizer Technician and both tests were found to be over the legal limit.

Brandon MAYHEW, 28 years of age from Exeter has been charged with Impaired Operation, Impaired Operation – Blood Alcohol Concentration 80 Plus and Failure to Stop After Accident. He has since been released from custody with a court appearance scheduled for October 29, 2020 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Exeter.

7:54 PM EDT Tuesday 01 September 2020

Severe thunderstorm warning in effect for:

Wingham – Blyth – Northern Huron County

At 7:54 p.m. EDT, Environment Canada meteorologists are tracking a severe thunderstorm capable of producing very strong wind gusts, up to nickel size hail and heavy rain.

This severe thunderstorm is located 6 kilometres northeast of Port Albert, moving east at 55 km/h

Hazard: 90 km/h wind gusts and nickel size hail. A tornado is also possible.

Locations impacted include:

Wingham, Lucknow, Zion, Teeswater, Glenannan and Bluevale.

Another severe thunderstorm is located near Port Elgin, moving northeast at 60 km/h

Hazard: 90 km/h wind gusts.

Locations impacted include:

Port Elgin, Southampton and Burgoyne.

Strong wind gusts can toss loose objects, damage weak buildings, break branches off trees and overturn large vehicles. Remember, severe thunderstorms can produce tornadoes.

The Office of the Fire Marshal and Emergency Management recommends that you take cover immediately if threatening weather approaches.

Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to [email protected] or tweet reports using #ONStorm.

For more information: http://www.emergencymanagementontario.ca/english/beprepared/beprepared.html.

(GODERICH, ON) – An Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh resident is facing charges of Impaired Driving & Blood Alcohol Concentration 80 Plus following a crash that took place last week in Goderich.

On Wednesday, August 26, 2020 at approximately 8:30 p.m. Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a restaurant drive-thru in Goderich after learning a collision had just taken place.

An OPP officer arrived on scene and spoke with both drivers involved in the collision. The investigating officer learned the accused was in the drive-thru line when he rear-ended the vehicle in front.

Upon speaking with the accused the officer observed signs of impairment through alcohol thus the driver was placed under arrest for Impaired Operation.

The accused was transported to the Huron OPP detachment where he provided two samples of his breath to a qualified Intoxilizer Technician; both samples of breath were analyzed to be over the legal limit.

Bobby O’Neil, 25 years of age, from Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh has been charged with Operation While Impaired & Impaired Operation – Blood Alcohol Concentration 80 Plus. He has since been released from custody with a court appearance scheduled for October 26, 2020 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.

(MIDDLESEX, ON) – On Monday August 31, 2020 at 05:04 a.m. members of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Thames Centre Fire Dept. and Middlesex-London EMS responded to reports of a single vehicle collision on Prospect Hill Rd. near Eight Mile Rd. in the Municipality of Thames Centre.

Police located a single motor vehicle that had left the roadway and struck a group of trees, resulting in catastrophic damage. One lone occupant was extricated from the vehicle at the scene and transported to a local area hospital with life threatening injuries by EMS.

The driver later died in hospital as a result of injuries sustained in the collision.

The OPP Technical Traffic Collision Investigation Team (TTCI) has been deployed to the area to assist in the investigation. Prospect Hill Rd. had been closed for approximately six hours as the investigation continued. The roadway has since re-opened to the public.

The identity of the driver has not been released pending notifications to next of kin.

The OPP are reminding the public that we must all do our part to ensure our roadways are safe. Please slow down, wear your seat belt, put away the phones and other distractions and never driver while impaired.

While the investigation is still in the preliminary stages, police believe that speed was a factor in this collision.

If you have any information related to this investigation you are being encouraged to contact police. 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.

Together we can all do our part to help keep our communities safe.

(SOUTH HURON, ON) – On Sunday, June 7, 2020 at approximately 7:39 p.m. Huron OPP, South Huron Fire Department and Huron County Paramedic Services responded to the crash scene located at the intersection of Airport Line and Kirkton Road. Officers attended and found that both vehicles had been demolished.

As a result of the police investigation, Scott PAVKEJE, 25-years-old, of South Huron was charged with 3 counts of Operation causing bodily harm, Operate over 80 milligrams and Disobey stop sign. The accused is scheduled to appear in court on October 26, 2020 to answer to the charges.

Any person with information regarding this crash should immediately contact Huron OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or (519) 524-8314. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

(GEORGIAN BLUFFS, ON) – On August 27, 2020 at 10:09 a.m. Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) stopped a silver pick-up truck on Highway 6, near Wilcox Sideroad, in the Township of Georgian Bluffs.

This truck was travelling over 130 kilometres per hour (km/h) in the posted 80 km/h speed limit.

Grey Bruce OPP have charged the driver, Sara MILLS, 23 years-of-age, from Owen Sound, ON with stunt driving – 50km/h or more over posted speed limit, contrary to section 172(1) Highway Traffic Act.

This driver was issued a provincial summons, a seven day drivers licence suspension and the vehicle that was being operated was towed and will be impounded for seven days.

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.

(MEAFORD, ON) – On August 26, 2020 Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a complaint that an unknown person was squatting in a vacant house at 25 Sideroad, in the Municipality of Meaford.

Officers attended this property and located a wanted party on the premises, who was subsequently arrested. This individual was currently bound by multiple court orders.

As a result of this investigation, Grey Bruce OPP have charged Bradley DOHERTY, 35 years-of-age, from Owen Sound with the following offences:

Failure to comply with undertaking, section 145(4)(a) Criminal Code of Canada (CC)

Three counts of failure to comply with release order, section 145(5)(a) CC

Possession of property obtained by crime – under $5,000, section 354(1)(a) CC

Unlawfully in a dwelling house, section 349(1) CC

The accused was released on an Undertaking and is required to appear in Ontario Court of Justice in Owen Sound on November 5, 2020.

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.

(SOUTH BRUCE PENINSULA, ON) – On Wednesday, August 26, 2020 at 12:17 p.m. members of Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Grey-Bruce and Huron-Perth Community Street Crime Units, with assistance from OPP Emergency Response Team, executed a Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) search warrant at a business at Main Street in Sauble Beach, South Bruce Peninsula.

As a result of the search warrant, police seized dried cannabis, packaged cannabis edibles, cannabis oils and creams, cannabis vaper cartridges and marihuana seeds. OPP officers also seized offence related property and assorted drug paraphernalia. Two people located on the business property were arrested. The total worth of the seized cannabis related substances was over $62,000.

Grey Bruce OPP have charge 30 year old, Mustafa KHEDRI of South Bruce Peninsula with the following offences:

Possession Cannabis for the purpose of trafficking, section 10(2) Cannabis Act (CA)

Trafficking Cannabis, section 10(1) CA

Possession of Nabilone for purposes of trafficking, section 5(2) CDSA

The accused was held for a bail hearing in Ontario Court of Justice.

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.

(SOUTH BRUCE PENINSULA, ON) – On August 15, 2020 at 7:55 a.m., Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a structure fire at Mapleport Crescent, South Bruce Peninsula in Bruce County. The fire engulfed an out-building on the property, which was extinguished by South Bruce Peninsula Fire Department. The body of a deceased person was discovered inside the burned out structure.

Members of the Grey Bruce OPP Crime Unit and West Region OPP Forensic Identification Services, under the direction of OPP Criminal Investigation Branch (CIB), continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the fire.

Grey Bruce OPP are not releasing the identity of the deceased until Post Mortem results are completed.

Anyone with information on this investigation are asked to contact Grey Bruce OPP, 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.

(SOUTH BRUCE PENINSULA, ON) – On August 25, 2020 at 4:46 p.m. Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) stopped a tan coloured sport utility vehicle with improper plates on Claude Street, near Frank Street, in Wiarton, ON.

Officers confirmed that the driver’s licence was suspended and they were also prohibited from driving under the Criminal Code of Canada (CC).

As a result of this investigation, Grey Bruce OPP have charged Gordon GIBSON, 36 years-of-age, from Arthur, ON with the following offences:

Operation of a motor vehicle while prohibited under the Criminal Code, section 320.18(1)(a) CC

Driving while under suspension, section 53(1) Highway Traffic Act (HTA)

Use plates not authorized for vehicle, section 12(1)(d) HTA

Operate a motor vehicle without insurance, section 2(1)(a) Compulsory Automobile Insurance Act

The accused was released on an Appearance Notice and is required to appear in Ontario Court of Justice in Owen Sound on November 19, 2020.

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.

(NORTH PERTH, ON) – One person was seriously injured after a collision on Line 81, in the Municipality of North Perth early this morning (26Aug).

Just after 12:30 a.m. on August 26 2020, the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Perth County Paramedics and the North Perth Fire Department responded to a two vehicle collision on Line 81 at Road 169, just southwest of Listowel.

The preliminary investigation indicates that a mini-van was travelling westbound on Line 81 when it was struck by a pick-up truck that had been travelling southbound on Road 169. The intersection is controlled by a stop sign in the north and south directions.

Both vehicles had one occupant, and both drivers were injured and transported to a local hospital. The driver of the pick-up truck was subsequently transported by Ornge Air Ambulance to another hospital with life-threatening injuries. The driver of the van suffered non-life threatening injuries.

The roads were closed for most of the morning, but have since been reopened. The investigation is ongoing, and charges are anticipated.

Anyone with information regarding this 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 http://hc-cs.ca where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

(SOUTH-BRUCE PENINSULA, ON) – On August 25, 2020 Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) charged two more motorists on Highway 6, in South Bruce Peninsula, with stunt driving – 50 kilometres per hour (km/h) or more over the posted speed limit, contrary to section 172(1) Highway Traffic Act.

12:06 p.m. – Siqi CHEN, 57 years-of-age, from Windsor, ON was travelling over 130 km/h in a white car, in this posted 80 km/h zone.

2:19 p.m. – Ali GHAFARI-KASHANI, 21 years-of-age, from Kitchener, ON was travelling over 135 km/h in a white sport utility vehicle, in this posted 80 km/h zone.

Both of these drivers were issued a Provincial Summons, a seven day drivers licence suspension and their vehicles were towed and impounded for seven days.

Slow Down and Drive Safe.

Anyone with information that can assist Grey Bruce OPP with these investigations, 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.

(ELDERSLIE TWP, ON) – On August 25, 2020 at 7:42 a.m., the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a motorcycle crash along Concession 10 in Elderslie Township. Officers arrived with members of the Grey-Bruce OPP and Bruce County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and found the motorcycle in the south ditch.

The operator, 62-year-old Muriel THAW of Saugeen Shores, was pronounced deceased at the scene.

Members of the OPP Traffic Incident Management and Enforcement (TIME) unit attended to assist the South Bruce OPP with this investigation.

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.

(TOWNSHIP OF WELLINGTON NORTH, ON) – On August 25, 2020, at approximately 6:30 a.m. a member of the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) investigated the driver of a motor on Schmidt Drive in the Township of Wellington North that was known to be disqualified from driving.

Police spoke with the driver and confirmed the suspensions and they were placed under arrest.

Jordan David HUNT, 28-years-old of Wellington North Township been charged with Operation While Prohibited X3 contrary to the Criminal Code and Drive While Under Suspension contrary to the Highway Traffic Act. A 45-day Vehicle Impoundment was initiated as per statute. The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario court of justice – Guelph on October 27, 2020 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.