Tag: Area OPP

(ESSEX COUNTY, ON) – The Essex County detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) would like to remind the public that golf carts are not allowed to be driven on Ontario roads.

Though golf carts may resemble other low-speed vehicles, they are not typically equipped to meet the requirements for low-speed vehicles as defined by the Highway Traffic Act and the Motor Vehicle Safety Act (Canada). If caught driving a golf cart on a road, you may face fines such as:

• Operate motor vehicle on a roadway with no insurance (minimum $5000 fine)
• Operate motor vehicle without required equipment.
• Operate motor vehicle with no vehicle permit.
• Operate motor vehicle on roadway with no driver’s licence.

There is an exception in Pelee Island and the municipality of Huron-Kinloss where a 10-year pilot program has been introduced that allows those municipalities to pass by-laws governing golf cart usage on roads with a speed limit of no more than 50 km/hr.

In addition, if you are intoxicated by alcohol or drug, you could face impaired driving charges while operating a golf cart on or off the roadway.

If you are considering an alternative form of transportation, please ensure that you know the rules and regulations governing the usage of the vehicle. Traffic safety is everyone’s responsibility.

Please do your part to keep Ontario roads safe.

Essex County OPP is committed to serving our province, including the Towns of Tecumseh, Essex and Kingsville and the Municipalities of Lakeshore and Leamington, by protecting its citizens, upholding the law and preserving public safety.

(PERTH EAST, ON) – A Stratford resident has been charged after colliding with another vehicle.  

On June 14, 2023, at approximately 10:48 p.m., the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a two-motor vehicle collision on Line 34 and Perth Road 101 in the Township of Perth East.   

Through the course of the investigation, it was determined that a vehicle failed to stop at the red light and was hit by another vehicle. Minor injuries were reported.  

A 26-year-old from Stratford has been charged with:

–      Careless Driving

The accused was issued a Provincial Notice for the offence.

Anyone with information regarding these incidents should immediately contact Perth County OPP at 1-888-310-1122.

(NORTH PERTH, ON) – The Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged an individual with uttering threats following an investigation.

On June 13, 2023, at approximately 8:33 p.m., Perth County OPP received information from a victim that they were receiving threatening messages.

As a result of the investigation, Sigifredo AVALOS KLASSEN, a 20-year-old of Linwood was charged with:

           – Uttering Threats – Cause death or Bodily Harm

           – Failure to comply with undertaking

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Stratford on July 24, 2023.

(HURON EAST, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Huron East resident with several criminal offences following a collision on April 21st at approximately 12:55 p.m. 

Huron County OPP, Huron East Fire Department, and Huron County Paramedic Services were called to the scene of a collision on April 21st, 2023. Upon arrival, emergency services discovered that a pickup truck had collided with a hydro pole on Front Road near Hensall Road in the Municipality of Huron East. The collision caused considerable damage to the involved truck and hydro pole. The lone driver received serious injuries and was transported to hospital for further treatment and testing.

The police investigation revealed that the driver had consumed alcohol prior to driving, and a subsequent warrant was issued for their blood sample which had been taken at the hospital. The driver’s blood sample was then sent to the Centre of Forensic Sciences for analysis, which resulted in a blood/alcohol content of 409 mg of alcohol in 100 ml of blood. The accused was later arrested and formally charged with the following offences:

Shannon CALDER, 43 years of age from Huron East has been charged with:

–      Dangerous Operation,

–      Operation while Impaired – alcohol and drugs,

–      Operation while Impaired – Over 80.

The accused’ driver’s license has been seized for a period of 90 days.

The accused has since been released from custody with a court appearance scheduled for July 10th, 2023, at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich. 

(ASHFIELD-COLBORNE-WAWANOSH, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers investigated a serious two-vehicle head-on motor vehicle collision that took place on November 15, south of Lucknow.

At approximately 7:30 p.m. on November 15, 2022, Huron County OPP, Huron County Paramedic Services, and the South Bruce Fire Department responded to a two-vehicle motor vehicle collision involving a pickup truck and a sport utility vehicle (SUV) on Lucknow Line just South of Lucknow.

Upon arrival, first responders located two heavily damaged vehicles. The drivers were both transported to hospital and one of the drivers sustained serious injuries.  

After a lengthy investigation, the Huron OPP has charged the following individual with several offences found in the Criminal Code of Canada, and Highway Traffic Act:

Jeffrey CHAPMAN, 50 years of age from Huron-Kinloss Township has been charged with:

–      Impaired Operation – Causing Bodily Harm,

–      Operation Over 80 – Causing Bodily Harm,

–      Operation While Prohibited x two counts,

–      Driving While Under Suspension x two counts.

The accused has appeared in the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich, and his matter is currently before the courts.

If any witnesses to the collision have not yet come forward, please do so by contacting the Huron OPP detachment at 1-888-310-1122 or (519) 482-1677. 

(KINCARDINE, ON) – On June 6, 2023, at 4:06 a.m., the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of an individual breaking windows along Queen Street in Kincardine.

Officers responded to the area and found the store front glass had been broken on a number of businesses.

As a result of the police investigation, Chad DONALD, 39-years-old, of Niagara Region was charged with 11 counts of Mischief under $5,000.

The accused will be appearing before the Ontario Court of Justice in Walkerton to answer to the charges.

(MIDDLESEX CENTRE, ON) – On June 4, 2023, at 2:54 a.m., a member of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), while on general patrol on Glendon Drive in Middlesex Centre, observed a possible impaired driver.

A traffic stop was initiated.

As a result, Matthew CARROLL, a 28-year-old of Strathroy, has been charged under the Criminal Code with:

·      Operation while impaired – alcohol

·      Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)

The accused has been released from police custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice to speak to the charges on July 24, 2023.

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.

If you have any information that could assist with the investigation, the OPP can be reached anywhere in the Province of Ontario at 1-888-310-1122. 

(MEAFORD, ON) – On June 2, 2023, members of the Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police, Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) executed a search warrant at a residence on Margaret Road, Meaford. An All Terrain Vehicle (ATV) was recovered and returned to it’s owner. 

As a result of the investigation, Robert LEESON, 34-years-old of Meaford has been charged with Possession of Property Obtained by Crime. The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Owen Sound on June 22, 2023.

(HURON COUNTY, ON) – Illicit drugs including fentanyl, meth and crack cocaine with a street value of over $90,000 have been seized after the Huron Perth Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) executed a search warrant was executed at a residence on Fernwood Place in Kitchener, Ontario. Additional property seized is valued at over $220,000, and includes gold and silver bars as well as stolen firearms.

39-year-old Adam LINSEMAN of Kitchener, Ontario faces 17 charges under the Criminal Code of Canada (CC) and Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) including:

• Two x Possession of a Schedule 1 Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – Opioid (other than heroin), Contrary to sec. 5(2) of the CDSA;
• Possession of a Schedule 1 Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – Methamphetamine, Contrary to sec. 5(2) of the CDSA;
• Possession of a Schedule 1 Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine, Contrary to sec. 5(2) of the CDSA;
• Possession of a Schedule 1 Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking -Other Drugs, Contrary to sec. 5(2) of the CDSA;
• Careless Storage of a Firearm, Weapon, Prohibited Device or Ammunition, contrary to sec. 86(1) of the CC;
• Nine x Possession of a Firearm or Ammunition contrary to Prohibition Order, contrary to sec. 109(2) of the CC;
• Unauthorized Possession of a Prohibited or Restricted Firearm, contrary to sec. 91(1); and,
• Unauthorized Possession of a Weapon, contrary to sec. 91(2).

The search warrant was executed with support from CSCU’s in Wellington, Grey Bruce, Brant County and Elgin-Middlesex. Additional supports were provided by the Tactics and Rescue Unit, Emergency Response Team and Canine Unit. Additional thanks to Waterloo Regional Police Service for their assistance.

The accused was remanded into custody and their next court hearing is on June 8, 2023.