Tag: Area OPP

(BRANT TWP, ON) – On July 23, 2020 at 8:51 p.m., a South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer on patrol along Bruce County Road 3 in Brant Township noticed a vehicle moving at a high rate of speed. The vehicle’s speed was displayed on radar at more than 110 km/h in a posted 80 km/h zone. After stopping the vehicle, the officer determined that the driver had been drinking alcohol.

Joseph FEHRENBACK, 27-years-old, of Waterloo was charged with Operate over 80 milligrams and Speeding. The accused is scheduled to appear in court on September 30, 2020 to answer to the charges.

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.

(BLUEWATER, ON) – A Bluewater resident has been charged with Impaired Operation following a citizen traffic complaint investigated by police this past weekend.

At approximately 1:24 a.m. on Sunday, July 26, 2020 Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers received a call about an erratic driver travelling on Bluewater Veteran’s Highway. Officers immediately began patrolling for the vehicle and a little while later officers located the suspect vehicle in the ditch near Blue Bluff Road.

Upon checking on the driver officers noted the driver was displaying signs of impairment. He was subsequently arrested for Impaired Operation and was transported to the Huron OPP Detachment for further testing. After determining the suspect was not impaired by alcohol he was tested by a Drug Recognition Expert (DRE). The driver complied with the tests and he was deemed to be impaired by a drug.

Martin FISHER, 46 years of age, from Bluewater has been charged with Impaired Operation by a Drug. He has since been released from custody with a court appearance scheduled for September 28, 2020 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.

(WEST PERTH, ON) – A Stratford resident is facing Impaired Driving charges after he caused a pretty big crash in Mitchell this past weekend.

At approximately 11:07 p.m. on July 25, 2020 Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers, Mitchell Fire Department and Perth County Paramedic Services responded to a crash on Huron Road in Mitchell.

Officers arrived to find a sports car that was travelling westbound on Huron Road left the roadway whereupon it initially collided with two parked vehicles. The second parked vehicle that was struck then careened into a third parked vehicle that in turn struck a residence. Three parked vehicles, a home, a tree and three front yards were all heavily damaged.

A homeowner provided aid by extinguishing an engine fire and assisting the uninjured driver.

Upon speaking with the driver the investigating officer noted the driver had consumed alcohol and was displaying several signs of impairment. The driver was placed under arrest for Impaired Operation and was transported to the Sebringville OPP Detachment for breath tests. The driver provided two samples of his breath to an Intoxilzer Technician. Both samples were analyzed and they were found to be over the legal limit.

Richard BURBINE, 45 years of age, from Stratford has been charged with:

Operation While Impaired

Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 Plus)

He has since been released from custody with a court appearance scheduled for September 21, 2020 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Stratford.

(HURON TWP, ON) – On July 21, 2020 at 10:49 p.m., a South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer on patrol stopped a vehicle along Highway 21 in Huron Township. The officer found that the driver had been drinking alcohol.

Ross HYMERS, 32-years-old, of Huron-Kinloss Township was charged with Operate over 80 milligrams. The accused is scheduled to appear in court on September 23, 2020 to answer to the charge.

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 BRUCE PENINSULA, ON) – On Monday, July 27, 2020, Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) charged another five (5) motorists with stunt driving – 50 kilometres per hour (km/h) or more over the posted speed limit, contrary to section 172(1) Highway Traffic Act (HTA).

09:45 a.m. – Highway 6, north of Wiarton – Prabha SASIDHARAN, 27 years-of-age from Scarborough, ON was travelling over 130 kilometres per hour (km/h) in the posted 80 km/h speed limit.

2:27 p.m. – Highway 6, near Limberlost Road, – Ouejdane KHARROUBI, 21 years-of-age from Toronto, ON was travelling over 150 km/h in the posted 80 km/h speed limit. This driver was also charged with careless driving and Class G1 licence holder – unaccompanied by qualified driver, both Highway Traffic Act offences.

(NORTHERN BRUCE PENINSULA, ON)

11:07 a.m. – Highway 6, near Hellyer Road, – Brent KELLEY, 32 years-of-age from Etobicoke, ON was travelling over 140 km/h in the posted 80 km/h speed limit.

1:12 p.m. – Highway 6, near Little Pike Bay Road, – Satinder SINGH, 24 years-of-age from Hamilton, ON was travelling over 130 km/h in the posted 80 km/h speed limit.

2:25 p.m. – Highway 6, near Lawrence Road, – Arpit SHARMA, 20 years-of-age from Oshawa, ON was travelling over 130 km/h in the posted 80 km/h speed limit.

All of these drivers were issued provincial summons to attend court, a 7 day drivers licence suspension and their vehicles were towed and impounded for 7 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.

(SOUTH-BRUCE PENINSULA, ON)

July 24 – 7:42 p.m. – Artur MARGARYAN, 27, from North York, ON, was travelling over 130 kilometres per hour (km/h) in a white car in this posted 80 km/h zone.

July 24 -10:59 p.m. – Taylor DRUER, 22, from Lakeshore, ON was travelling over 135 km/h in a red sport utility vehicle (suv) in this posted 80km/h zone.

July 25 – 5:49 p.m. – Hongxian ZHU, 24, from Toronto, ON, was travelling over 130 km/h in a grey suv in this posted 80 km/h zone.

July 26 – 10:14 a.m. – Matthew MACDONALD, 30, from Toronto, ON, was travelling over 130 kilometres km/h in a grey car in this posted 80 km/h zone.

July 26 – 4:33 p.m. Michael HUDSON, 33, from Peterborough, ON was travelling over 130 km/h in a black suv in this posted 80 km/h zone.

July 26 – 5:57 p.m. – Matthew Shantz, 36, from Woodstock, ON, was travelling over 145 km/h in a black suv in this posted 80 km/h zone.

July 26 – 6:20 p.m. Hamza SHARIFI, 24, from La Salle, ON was travelling over 130 km/h in a black car in this posted 80 km/h zone.

(NORTHERN BRUCE PENINSULA, ON)

July 26 – 10:32 a.m. – Benoit CHARPENTIER, 48, from Saint-Charles-Borromee, Quebec, was travelling over 130 km/h in a white pick-up truck in this posted 80 km/h zone.

July 26 – 2:19 p.m. – Maninder SINGH, 22, from Brampton, ON, was travelling over 130 km/h in a silver car in this posted 80 km/h zone.

July 26 – 3:32 p.m. – Alessandro BONFIGLI, from Toronto, ON was travelling over 130 km/h in a black suv in this posted 80 km/h zone.

All of these drivers were served a Provincial Summons, issued a 7 day drivers licence suspension and their vehicles were towed and impounded for 7 days.

The Grey-Bruce OPP want to remind motorists that excessive speed in one of the leading causes of deaths on our highways.

Please slow down and be safe.

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.

(NORTHERN BRUCE PENINSULA, ON) – On July 25, 2020 at 9:32 p.m. Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were dispatched to a group of males that were arguing and fighting with each other at a campground on Cape Heard Road in Northern Bruce Peninsula.

Officers attended this location and stopped a brown sport utility vehicle (suv) that was exiting this camp ground, as staff advised that this vehicle was involved in the dispute. Officers spoke to the male driver and formed grounds that the driver was impaired by alcohol. The driver was arrested for impaired driving and he was transported to the Grey Bruce OPP detachment in Wiarton. A breath test, conducted by a qualified Intoxilyzer operator at the detachment, recorded readings over the legal limit of 80 mgs of alcohol in 100 millilitres of blood.

As a result of this investigation, Grey Bruce OPP have charged Kelly ROBBINS, 27 years-of-age, from West Grey, ON with operation of a motor vehicle while impaired by alcohol, section 320.14(1)(a) Criminal Code of Canada (CC) and operation while impaired with blood alcohol concentration 80 mgs or more, section 320.14(1)(b) CC.

The accused was released on an Appearance Notice and is required to attend Ontario Court of Justice in Owen Sound on October 1, 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.

(MIDDLESEX, ON) On July 26, 2020 at 08:09 p.m., members of the Middlesex County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), OPP Canine Unit and Chippewas of the Thames First Nation Police Service responded to reports of multiple gun shots on the 400 block area of Middlemiss Drive, located on the Chippewas of the Thames First Nation.

Police soon arrived on scene and confirmed active gunshots in the area. As a result of an investigation, officers located seven adults at the scene. All involved parties were detained without incident.

Police located and seized three handguns, a large number of spent casings, three high-capacity magazines, six standard magazines, a large quantity of ammunition, Canadian currency, suspected cocaine, hashish and fentanyl.

No injuries were reported as a result of this incident.

As a result of an investigation, police have charged Tiffani MARTIN, 31-years-old, of London, ON, with:

Possession of a prohibited device or ammunition contrary to section 92(2) of the Criminal Code (CC) – three counts.

Possession of Prohibited or Restricted Firearm/ammunition contrary to section 95(b) of the Criminal Code – three counts.

Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking-Opioid (other than heroin) contrary to section 5(2) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) – two counts.

Possession of Firearm or Ammunition contrary to Prohibition Order contrary to section 117.01(1) of the Criminal Code – two counts.

Possession of over 30g dried cannabis (or equivalent) in a public place – contrary to section 8(1) (a) of the Cannabis Act.

Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime over $5000 contrary to section CC 354(1) (a) of the Criminal Code.

Police have also charged Katryna HICKSON – age 23- of London, ON with:

Possession of a prohibited device or ammunition contrary to section 92(2) of the Criminal Code – three counts.

Possession of Prohibited or Restricted Firearm/ammunition contrary to section 95(b) of the CC – three counts.

Possession of a Schedule I Substance – Opioid (other than heroin) contrary to section 4(1) of the Controlled Drugs and Substance Act.

Police have also charged Patrick ANGUS – age 36- of Brampton, ON, with:

Possession of a prohibited device or ammunition contrary to section 92(2) of the Criminal Code – three counts.

Possession of Prohibited or Restricted Firearm/ammunition contrary to section 95(b) of the Criminal Code – three counts.

Police have also charged Anthony MCLEAN – age 32- of London, ON with:

Possession of a prohibited device or ammunition contrary to section 92(2) of the Criminal Code – three counts.

Possession of Prohibited or Restricted Firearm/ammunition contrary to section 95(b) of the Criminal Code – three counts.

Possession of Firearm or Ammunition Prohibition Order contrary to section 117.01(1) of the Criminal Code – two counts.

Police have also charged Jahmahl THOMPSON -age 28- of Brampton, ON with:

Possession of a prohibited device or ammunition contrary to section 92(2) of the Criminal Code – three counts.

Possession of Prohibited or Restricted Firearm/ammunition contrary to section 95(b) of the Criminal Code – three counts.

Police have also charged Dave TIMOLL -age 38- of Brampton, ON with:

Possession of a prohibited device or ammunition contrary to section 92(2) of the Criminal Code- three counts.

Possession of Prohibited or Restricted Firearm/ammunition contrary to section 95(b) of the Criminal Code – three counts.

Police have also charged Tyrell TIMOLL -age 26- of Ajax ON with:

Possession of a prohibited device or ammunition contrary to section 92(2) of the Criminal Code – three counts.

Possession of Prohibited or Restricted Firearm/ammunition contrary to section 95(b) of the Criminal Code – three counts.

Six accused have been released from police custody and are scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in London on October 19, 2020.

The accused Tiffani MARTIN has been remanded into police custody and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in London on July 29, 2020.

The investigation is ongoing at this time and further details will be released when available. Anyone with information related to this investigation is being encouraged to contact the OPP 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.

(TOWNSHIP OF MAPLETON, ON) – On July 26, 2020, at approximately 4:06 p.m. Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a boating incident at Conestogo Lake, near Wellington County Road 11 in the Township of Mapleton. It was reported that a 13-year-old female sustained life-threatening injuries after being hit by a boat.

Rescuers pulled the unconscious victim from the water. Tania YONAN of Kitchener was pronounced dead at scene.

The cause of the incident is currently being investigated by OPP Technical Collision Investigators (TCI) and OPP Marine Unit officers. The lake and roadways remain open.

Updates will be provided when available.

The Wellington County OPP is asking anyone that may have witnessed this incident to please call 1-888-310-1122.

(CHESLEY, ON) – On July 24, 2020 at 10:51 p.m., a South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer on patrol stopped a vehicle along 5th Street south east in Chesley. The officer found that the driver had been drinking alcohol.

Matthew COUPE, 24-years-old, of Hanover was charged with Operate over 80 milligrams, 4 counts of Driving while Prohibited, Obstruct Peace Officer and 2 counts of Driving while Suspended. The accused is scheduled to appear in court on September 30, 2020 to answer to the charges.

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.

(WEST GREY TWP, ON) – Members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Community Street Crimes Unit (CSCU) and members of the Hanover Police Service worked together on a drug investigation that impacted communities in Grey County, Bruce County and Wellington County.

As a result of the investigation, members of the OPP Emergency Response Team (ERT) conducted a vehicle stop along Side road 5 in West Grey Township.

Following a search of the vehicle, police seized more than a kilogram of Methamphetamine and 336 Oxycodone pills. The combined, estimated value of the seized controlled substances is $108,350.00.

Police also seized a quantity of cash as offence related property.

Greg BENNINGER, 45-years-old, of Hanover was charged with:

Possession of Methamphetamine for the Purpose of Trafficking

Possession of Oxycodone for the Purpose of Trafficking

The accused is scheduled to appear in court on October 7, 2020 to answer to the charges.

Kris VANDONKERSGOED, 33-years-old, of West Grey Township was charged with:

Possession of Methamphetamine for the Purpose of Trafficking

Possession of Oxycodone for the Purpose of Trafficking

The accused is scheduled to appear in court on October 7, 2020 to answer to the charges.

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.

(GEORGIAN BLUFFS, ON) – On July 26, 2020 at 4:10 a.m. Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were dispatched to a single motor vehicle rollover collision involving a white car on 13th Street West in Georgian Bluffs, Ontario.

Officers attended this scene and were assisted by the Inter Township Fire Department (Georgian Bluffs). The male driver was arrested for impaired driving and was transported to hospital via ambulance for treatment of minor injuries. The accused was then transported to the Grey Bruce OPP detachment in Chatsworth. A breath test, conducted by a qualified Intoxilyzer operator at the detachment, recorded readings over the legal limit of 80 mgs of alcohol in 100 millilitres of blood.

As a result of this investigation, Grey Bruce OPP have charged Leeland SPENCE, 30 years-of-age, from Kemble, ON with operation of a motor vehicle while impaired by alcohol, section 320.14(1)(a) Criminal Code of Canada (CC) and operation while impaired with blood alcohol concentration 80 mgs or more, section 320.14(1)(b) CC.

The accused was released on an Undertaking and is required to attend Ontario Court of Justice in Owen Sound on October 1, 2020.

A passenger was transported to hospital via ambulance for treatment of non-life threatening injuries.

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.

(TOWNSHIP OF CENTRE WELLINGTON, ON) – On July 26, 2020, at approximately 1:45 p.m., members of the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a truck fire on Guelph-Nichol Townline in Guelph-Eramosa Township. It was discovered that the truck had been reported stolen on July 25, 2020 in Oxford County.

As officers were investigating the first incident, they spotted a second stolen pick-up truck not far from the original scene. Police attempted to stop the stolen vehicle on Conservation Road in Guelph-Eramosa Township, but the driver fled the scene.

At approximately 6:00pm, police responded to a report of a suspicious person in the area of the Eramosa-Garafraxa Townline in Centre Wellington Township. Upon arrival, two suspects fled on foot and police recovered the second stolen truck.

Uniform officers set up containment and searched the area with the assistance of the Wellington County OPP Canine Unit, the Emergency Response Team (ERT) and an OPP Aviation Services helicopter. Following a lengthy search, one suspect was located and taken into custody without incident. A second suspect remains outstanding. At this time, there is believed to be no threat to public safety.

Alexis REILLY, 36-years-old of Sarnia has been charged with Flight from Police, Possession of Property Obtained by a Crime, Fail to Comply with Probation Order and Driving While under Suspension. The accused was held for a bail hearing.

Anyone with any information about this occurrence is asked to contact the Wellington County OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous; you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a tip on-line at www.csgw.tips. You may be eligible for a reward from Crime Stoppers of up to $2,000

(TOWNSHIP OF MAPLETON, ON) – On July 26, 2020, at approximately 4:06 p.m., Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a boating incident at Conestogo Lake, near Wellington County Road 11 in the Township of Mapleton. It was reported that a 13-year-old female sustained life-threatening injuries after being hit by a boat.

Rescuers pulled the unconscious victim from the water. She was pronounced dead at scene.

The cause of the incident is currently being investigated by OPP Technical Collision Investigators (TCI) and OPP Marine Unit officers. The lake and roadways remain open.

Updates will be provided when available.

The Wellington County OPP is asking anyone that may have witnessed this incident to please call 1-888-310-1122.

(PERTH EAST, ON) – One person was seriously injured after a single vehicle collision on private property in the Township of Perth East last weekend.

At approximately 4:30 p.m. on July 18 2020, the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Perth East Fire Department, and Perth County Paramedic Services responded to an injured person after the dirt bike they were riding at a private residence on Perth Line 43 in the Township of Perth East, collided with a structure.

The driver was air-lifted by Ornge Air Ambulance, and their injuries have been determined to be non-life-threatening.

No charges will be laid in this incident.