Tag: Area OPP

(SOUTH HURON, ON) – A Georgetown resident is facing a number of charges after he was caught breaking a bunch of laws this past weekend in Dashwood.

Shortly after 4:00 p.m. on July 4, 2020 an Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer was conducting RADAR patrol in the village of Dashwood when a sport utility vehicle was observed travelling westbound at a high rate of speed. A RADAR unit was used to measure the speed of the vehicle and it was found to be travelling at a speed in excess of 100 km/h in the posted 50 km/h zone.

Upon stopping the driver he exited his vehicle and quickly ran behind a business in an attempt to avoid the officer. The officer quickly caught up with the driver and he was taken into custody. During the course of the investigation a witness alerted the officer the accused had abandoned a firearm by tossing it in the bushes. Officers conducted a search and were able to seize an air pistol.

Additionally, while speaking with the accused, officers noted the driver had been drinking alcohol so a roadside test was conducted and the accused registered a fail. The accused was transported to the Huron OPP Detachment and provided two samples of his breath to a qualified Intoxilizer Technician; both tests were found to be over the legal limit.

Further checks revealed the accused was currently prohibited from driving and was bound by court conditions to not possess any weapons.

Brian LUND, 22 years of age from Georgetown has been charged with:

Race a Motor Vehicle

Operation While Prohibited

Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose

Fail to Comply with a Release Order

Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 Plus)

He remains in custody with a court appearance scheduled for July 9, 2020 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.

(MIDDLESEX, ON) – On July 8, 2020 at 11:20 a.m. Members of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), London Police Service, Middlesex Centre Fire Dept. and Middlesex-London EMS responded to a serious two vehicle collision on Highbury Ave. just north of 8 Mile Rd.

Police have confirmed that a collision occurred between a SUV and Tractor Trailer. As a result of the collision both vehicles became engulfed in fire. Police have also confirmed that one person has died as a result of the collision and a second driver was transported to hospital with serious injuries.

Members of the OPP Technical Traffic Collision Investigation (TTCI) Team has been deployed to the area to assist with the investigation. Highbury Ave. will be closed between 8 and 9 mile Rd. for the next 6-8 hours as the Investigation continues. Police are asking the public to take an alternate route and expect delays in the area.

(PERTH EAST, ON) – Two people were injured after their car struck and killed a horse that was running loose in the Township of Perth East last week.

Shortly after 4:30 a.m. on July 04 2020, Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Perth County Paramedic Services, and Perth East Fire Department responded to the collision on Perth Line 72, near Road 131. A car was travelling eastbound when it struck the horse on the roadway. The 25 year old driver and 27 year old passenger, both residents of Perth East, were transported to hospital with non-life threatening injuries. The horse died at the scene.

There will be no charges as a result of this collision.

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.

(CHATSWORTH, ON) – On July 7, 2020 at 6:42 a.m. Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) stopped an eastbound silver car on Grey Road 16, west of Highway 6, in the Township of Chatsworth, ON.

This car was travelling more than 130 kilometres per hour (km/h) in the posted 80 km/h speed limit.

Grey Bruce OPP have charged the driver, Blake LEFEBVRE, 22 years-of-age, from Owen Sound, ON with stunt driving – 50km/h or more over the posted speed limit, section 172(1) Highway Traffic Act (HTA).

The driver was issued a Provincial Summons, a 7 day drivers licence suspension and the vehicle that he was operating was towed and will be 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.

(CHATSWORTH, ON) – On July 6, 2020 at 4:16 p.m. Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were advised of a single motor vehicle collision at Sideroad 2, near Grey Road 3 in the Township of Chatsworth.

The driver of a black car had lost control, left the roadway, striking a sign before coming to rest in the ditch.

Officers spoke with the driver and observed signs of impairment by alcohol. The driver was arrested for being impaired while operating a motor vehicle and was transported to Grey Bruce OPP detachment in Chatsworth for a breath test. The results of the breath test were over twice the legal limit of 80 milligrams of alcohol in 100 millilitres of blood.

As a result of this investigation, Grey Bruce OPP have charged Andrew KUHL, 47 years-of-age, from Annan, ON with operation of a motor vehicle while impaired by alcohol, section 320.14(1)(a) Criminal Code of Canada (CC) and operation of a motor vehicle while impaired – blood alcohol concentration over 80, section 320.14(1)(b) CC

The accused has been released on an Appearance Notice and is scheduled to appear in Ontario Court of Justice in Owen Sound on September 10, 2020.

Anyone with information on this investigation can call Grey Bruce OPP at 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 July 5, 2020 at 8:39 p.m. Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were dispatched to a disturbance on Main Street in Sauble Beach, ON.

A female was observed entering a local mini golf business in Sauble Beach, where she started pulling on some nearby shrubbery. Once on the property the female grabbed a bucket of golf balls and began throwing them around. The female then left the business with a golf club in hand and began swinging it around at cars and people as she walked down the road towards the beach.

Police received multiple complaints regarding this female.

With the assistance of by-law officers, police located and arrested the female on the beach area, near Lakeshore Boulevard.

As a result of this investigation, Grey Bruce OPP have charged Devyn BENOIT, a 28 year old from Ottawa, ON with causing a disturbance, section 175(1)(a) of the Criminal Code of Canada and possession of a Schedule 1 substance, (Methamphetamine), section 4(1) of the Controlled Drugs and Substance Act.

The accused was release on an Appearance Notice and is scheduled to appear in Ontario Court of Justice in Owen Sound on September 24, 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.

(CENTRAL HURON, ON) – A pair of London residents are facing criminal charges after they were caught failing to comply with conditions of a court release following a police investigation that took place last week.

On June 30, 2020 at approximately 6:30 p.m. a Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer’s attention was drawn to a motor vehicle that was parked on London Road in front of the Clinton Detachment by the loud blaring music and yelling coming from inside the vehicle.

The officer conducted a traffic stop to investigate what all the commotion was about and upon doing so he located the two accused together in the backseat of the vehicle. Some checks were completed and they revealed the two accused were not supposed to have any contact with each other due to a condition of their release.

As a result, Marshall GREEN, 21 years of age from London and a 17-year-old youth from London are each facing charges of Fail to Comply with a condition of an Undertaking. GREEN has since been released from custody with a court appearance scheduled for September 14, 2020 at the Ontario Court of Justice. The Youth remains in custody with a court appearance scheduled for July 8, 2020.

(CHATSWORTH, ON) – On July 6, 2020 at 8:25 p.m. Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were dispatched to a single motor vehicle collision on Highway 10, just north of the Village of Berkeley, ON.

The driver of an orange car was southbound on Highway 10, when they lost control, struck the guard rails, and then crossed over to the northbound lane and struck that guard rail as well, before coming to rest. The driver was not injured.

Officers spoke with the driver and detected an odour of alcohol and cannabis on the driver’s breath. The driver was read the approved screening device demand but refused several times to provide a breath sample. The driver was arrested and transported to Grey Bruce OPP detachment in Chatsworth.

As a result of this investigation, Grey Bruce OPP have charged Gregory STEPHENS, 33 years-of-age, from Holland Centre, ON with refusal to comply with demand, section 320.15(1) Criminal Code of Canada and careless driving, section 130(1) Highway Traffic Act.

The accused was released on an Appearance Notice and is scheduled to appear in Ontario Court of Justice in Owen Sound on September 10, 2020.

Anyone with information on this investigation can call Grey Bruce OPP at 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.

(CENTRAL HURON, ON) – A Central Huron resident’s tale about his vehicle being stolen evidently didn’t add up and as a result he is now facing charges for misleading police with their investigation.

On Wednesday, July 1, 2020 at approximately 6:06 a.m. Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a call about a pickup truck that had been stolen while the driver was inside a convenience store. Subsequent investigation led officers to Wildlife Line near Hydro Line Road where they recovered the vehicle disabled in a ditch.

With the assistance from West Region Emergency Response Team (ERT) members and Canine investigators were able to determine the vehicle hadn’t been stolen rather it had been abandoned by the owner following a collision.

As a result, Huron OPP has charged Murray TAIT, 24 years of age from Central Huron with Public Mischief, Fail to Remain and Fail to Report Accident. He has a court appearance scheduled for September 7, 2020 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.

(MIDDLESEX, ON) – On July 5, 2020 at 07:43 a.m. members of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Middlesex-London EMS and Middlesex Centre Fire Dept. responded to a serious single vehicle collision on the 14000 block of Medway Rd. in Middlesex Centre. Police learned that an e/b motor vehicle crossed the centre line, left the roadway and entered the north ditch striking a hydro pole. Two adult occupants were transported by ambulance to a local area hospital with life threatening injuries.

Police have now identified that the driver, Ronald JAQUES – age 60- of London, ON died as a result of injuries sustained in the collision and a second, adult female passenger, is still being treated at a local area hospital with serious injuries.

Members of the OPP Technical Traffic Collision Investigation (TTCI) team were deployed to the area and the investigation is on-going at this time.

Anyone with information related to this collision is encouraged to contact the Ontario Provincial Police 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.

(SAUGEEN FIRST NATION, ON) – On July 5, 2020 at 12:48 p.m. Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were advised of a person driving a motor vehicle around the community of Saugeen First Nation, ON in a dangerous and aggressive manner.

The driver was observed by members of the public, operating a blue car at a high rates of speed, running stop signs, and having a complete disregard for the safety of local pedestrians and cyclists on the roadway. The driver displayed an edged weapon at pedestrians and motorists and displayed a knife to a cyclist and threatened them.

Police located this vehicle on Highway 21 and attempted to conduct a traffic stop, in a marked police cruiser, with emergency equipment activated. The driver stopped the car, got out of the vehicle with an edged weapon and had a verbal exchange with police. The driver then got back into the vehicle, conducted a U-turn and fled from police.

Police deployed a tire deflation device in front of the vehicle while it was westbound on Highway 21. The driver attempted to avoid the device and entered the ditch, crossed two fence lines and travelled approximately 500 metres across a farmer’s planted field, coming to a rest in a swampy wooded area.

The driver fled from the car on foot with an edged weapon. Police were able to negotiate with the driver who dropped the weapon and was arrested.

As a result of this investigation, Grey Bruce OPP have charged Emric THOMPSON, 48 years-of-age, from Saugeen First Nation with the following offences:

Uttering threats to cause death or bodily harm, section 264.1(1)(a) of the Criminal Code of Canada (CC)

Assault with a weapon, section 267(a) CC

Dangerous operation of a motor vehicle, section 320.13(1) CC

Flight from police, section 320.17 CC

Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, section 88 CC

The accused was released on an Undertaking and is scheduled to appear in Ontario Court of Justice in Walkerton on September 23, 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 HURON, ON) – Some good timing has led to the arrest and subsequent charges against an Exeter resident.

On Saturday, July 4, 2020 at approximately 9:00 a.m. Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a child’s bicycle that was stolen sometime overnight from a Simcoe Street residence. Just as the call was received, a Huron OPP officer happened to spot a female sitting on a bicycle at a nearby business. The officer approached the female and it turned out the bicycle matched the description of the stolen bicycle. The officer attempted to arrest the female however she immediately bolted and took off on foot. Following a short foot pursuit the female was taken into custody.

Cassandra CORR, 28 years of age from South Huron has been charged with Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000 and Resist Arrest. She has since been released from custody with a court appearance scheduled for September 24, 2020 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.

(GODERICH, ON) – A Goderich resident is facing criminal charges after he was caught trying to steal a bicycle in Goderich last week.

At approximately 1:37 p.m. on June 30, 2020 the victim contacted Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) to report someone had just attempted to cut the lock off of his bicycle that was secured behind a business located on West Street.

The owner interrupted the theft and the suspect fled the scene leaving behind another bicycle and his bolt cutters. The suspect was identified and police were able to later locate and arrest the accused.

Bailey MERRITT, 35 years of age, from Goderich has been charged with Theft Under $5,000, Mischief and Possession of Break-in Instruments. He has since been released from custody with a court appearance scheduled for September 28, 2020 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.

(GREY HIGHLANDS, ON) – On July 7, 2020 at 7:32 p.m. Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were dispatched to a single motor vehicle collision on Grey Road 13 near 3rd Line B, Grey Highlands. The collision involved a (blue) mini-van.

OPP officers were assisted at the scene by Grey County Paramedics and Grey Highlands Fire Department. OPP Technical Traffic Collision Investigators attended to assist with the investigation.

The 31 year old driver was pronounced deceased at the scene.

The deceased has been identified as Stephen LAPPIN of Grey Highlands.

Grey Bruce OPP continue to investigate the circumstance surrounding the collision.

Anyone with information that can assist Grey Bruce OPP can 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.

(BLUEWATER, ON) – A 32-year-old from Mossley will have to make a court appearance back in Huron County later this fall to answer to an Impaired Operation charge.

On June 29, 2020 at approximately 12:08 a.m. Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a call about a disturbance taking place in front of a residence located on Airport Line. OPP officers responded a short time later and located two subjects standing outside of a vehicle. Police investigation revealed the passenger of the vehicle was upset that the driver had been driving while under the influence of alcohol. Officers spoke with the driver and they determined the driver had indeed been driving while under the influence of alcohol and was displaying several signs of impairment.

As a result, the driver was placed under arrest for Impaired Operation and was transported to the Huron Detachment for breath tests. Two samples of breath were provided to the Intoxilizer Technician and both tests were analyzed to be over the legal limit.

Dustin THOMAS-MICKS, 32 years of age, from Mossley has been charged with Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration 80 Plus & Impaired Operation. He has since been released from custody with a court appearance scheduled for October 5, 2020 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.