Tag: Area OPP

(HURON COUNTY, ON) – In light of recent events that have taken place in Nova Scotia as well as occurrences within the region of individuals posing as police officers it is understandable people have concerns and questions on how to handle a traffic stop if they feel it’s not legitimate.

As such, Huron County OPP would like to provide the public with the following tips and suggestions to help alleviate any fears and concerns.

Firstly, the safety of all occupants in your vehicle is paramount. If you suspect you have been pulled over by a police impersonator immediately call 9-1-1. Do not get out of your vehicle and if possible try to get the licence plate of the suspect vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so.

What should I do if I am being pulled over in an isolated area by an unmarked vehicle?

Answer: Slow down, drive in a safe manner to the nearest well-lit populated area and if this is not possible.

Lock all doors, pull over safely and leave your car running.

If you have a cell phone, take it out and in full view of the person that pulled you over dial 9-1-1.

Provide the 9-1-1 dispatcher your location and express your concern.

Ask the dispatcher if they have had any communication with an officer about a stop in the area and if so have them relay your concerns to the officer.

Citizens may ask to see an officer’s badge and warrant card. Some officers and off-duty officers may not be wearing uniforms but they should be able to provide you with the name of their service, detachment, badge number, rank, and produce a badge and warrant card without delay.

If you’re still not satisfied you may request an uniformed officer to be present or you can ask the person to proceed to a more populated area and you can advise the dispatcher where you are heading to and proceed.

Police impersonation is not a common event however it is considered a serious offence that carries penalties up to and including imprisonment upon conviction.

Any person with information about a police impersonator is asked to contact the OPP by calling 1-888-310-1122.

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.

(SAUGEEN FIRST NATION, ON) – On May 9, 2020 at 11:14 a.m. Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop on a (green) car on Highway 21 at Saugeen First Nation. During stop OPP officer observed cannabis in unsealed container and in plain view. Following a search of the vehicle officers discovered a bag containing over 2 pounds of dried cannabis, packaged for illegal distribution.

Grey Bruce OPP have charged Edmon NANOW, a 24 year old from Windsor, with the following offences,

Possession of over 30g dried cannabis (or equivalent) in a public place, section 8(1)(a) Cannabis Act (CA)

Possession for the purpose of distributing, section 9(2) CA

Drive vehicle or boat with cannabis readily available, section 12(1) Cannabis Control Act

Enter premises when entry prohibited, section 2(1)(a)(i) Trespass to Property Act

The accused was released on an Appearance Notice and is required to appear in Ontario Court of Justice in Walkerton on July 15, 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.

(CITY OF GUELPH, ON) – On May 6, 2020 at approximately 2:05 p.m., a Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer was monitoring traffic and conducting radar on Highway 6 near Laird Road in the City of Guelph. The officer observed a northbound motor vehicle travelling at a speed that appeared to be well above the posted 80 km/h speed limit. The vehicle was locked on radar in excess of 155 km/h.

Nida HAKIMYAR, 20-years-old of Guelph has been charged with Racing a Motor Vehicle, Speeding and Drive Motor Vehicle – No Currently Validated Permit contrary to the Highway Traffic Act. The defendant is scheduled to appear in Guelph at the Ontario Court of Justice – Provincial Offences Court on August 19, 2020. The vehicle and driver’s licence were seized for a period of seven days as per statute.

(CALEDON, ON) – On May 8, 2020 members of the Wellington County and Caledon Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Community Street Crime Units executed a Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) search warrant at a residence located on Willoughby Road in Caledon, Ontario.

Upon entering the residence, officers seized a quantity of Canadian currency along with cocaine and drug paraphernalia.

As a result of the investigation, Michael OLIVER, 52-years-old of Caledon and Ederle MERRITT, 50-years-old of Caledon have been charged with Possession of Cocaine for the Purpose of Trafficking contrary to the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act. They are scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice – Orangeville on July 20, 2020 to answer to the charges.

(CENTRAL HURON, ON) – A Huron East resident is facing criminal charges including a Possession of Methamphetamine charge following an incident that took place last week west of Holmesville.

On Monday, May 4, 2020 at approximately 7:48 a.m. Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers were requested to assist Huron County Paramedic Services with a report of an unconscious male laying in the ditch on Huron Road.

Prior to police arrival the suspect was awakened and was assessed by paramedics. It was determined the male was cycling on Huron Road and unwisely he decided to stop for a rest in the ditch.

The accused was found in possession of suspected methamphetamine. Additionally, officers learned the accused is currently serving a probation sentence.

As a result, Matthew BOUVIER, 28 years of age, from Huron East has been charged with Possession of a Schedule I Substance – Methamphetamine and two counts of Fail to Comply with Probation Order.

He was released from custody with a court appearance scheduled for July 13, 2020 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.

(GODERICH, ON) – A Goderich man remains in custody on some outstanding charges along with two fresh charges after he was arrested by police last week in Goderich.

Just after 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 7, 2020 a Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer was patrolling on Hincks Street in Goderich when he observed the accused cycling. The officer was aware the accused was wanted so he was able to get the male stopped and promptly arrested for his outstanding warrants.

A search of the accused found him to be in possession of suspected methamphetamine. Further, a check on the accused revealed he was currently serving a probation sentence and he was bound by a condition to keep the peace and be of good behaviour.

Duncan MACAULEY, 47 years of age, from Goderich has been charged with Possession of a Schedule I Substance – Methamphetamine and Fail to Comply with Probation Order. He remains in custody with a court date scheduled for May 14, 2020 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.

(ASHFIELD-COLBORNE-WAWANOSH, ON) – A South Bruce resident is facing several charges including a Break & Enter charge following an incident that took place in Dungannon this past weekend.

Just after 11:00 p.m. on May 8, 2020 Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers received a call about a suspicious person that had just left a residence under construction located on James Street.

Officers were nearby when the call came in so they quickly located the suspect vehicle as it was leaving the scene. The driver initially failed to stop for the first officer however he did pull over a short distance later for a second police vehicle.

The subsequent police investigation revealed the suspect had been in the home under construction and was in possession of various break-in tools. Additionally, upon searching the accused’s vehicle officers found a quantity of cannabis readily available to the driver.

Weslick SMITH, 27 years of age, from South Bruce has been charged with Flight from Peace Officer, Break & Enter a Place with Intent to Commit Indictable Offence, Possession of Break-in Instruments and Drive a Vehicle with Cannabis Readily Available.

He has since been released from custody with a court appearance scheduled for July 20, 2020 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.

(SOUTH HURON, ON) – Hand over your driver’s licence and keys isn’t exactly what you want to hear as a driver when you get stopped by the police. However, if you’re going to exceed the speed limit by more than 50 km/h those are the words you can expect to hear.

On May 9, 2020 a Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer was patrolling on Thames Road East in Exeter when he observed a pickup traveling eastbound at a high rate of speed. A RADAR device was used and the speed of the racing truck was measured at 129 km/h in the posted 60 km/h zone.

A traffic stop was conducted and a 17-year-old driver from West Perth was charged with Drive Motor Perform a Stunt – Excessive Speed. He will now have to attend Provincial Offences Act court this summer to answer to the charge.

His driver’s licence has been suspended and his motor vehicle has been impounded for a week.

(SOUTH HURON, ON) – A traffic stop on Mother’s Day by Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has resulted in an Exeter resident losing his driving privileges for at least 90 days after he was caught driving while impaired.

Shortly after 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 10, 2020 a Huron OPP officer was patrolling south of Exeter when he observed a pickup truck traveling northbound on London Road near Kirkton Road. Upon stopping the vehicle the investigating officer noted the driver had been drinking alcohol. Further the driver was observed to be displaying several signs of impairment.

As a result the driver was placed under arrest for impaired operation and was transported to the Exeter OPP Detachment for breath tests. The driver provided two samples of his breath to the intoxilizer technician and both test were analyzed to be over the legal limit.

Gerald COOK, 56 years of age, from South Huron has been charged with Impaired Operation and Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration 80 Plus. The accused has been released from custody with a court appearance scheduled for July 23, 2020 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Exeter.

(SOUTHGATE, ON) – On December 24, 2019, human remains were found in the area of Southgate Road 10, east of Highway 6 in the Township of Southgate. Following a forensic examination, the deceased has been identified as Monica CHISAR of Hamilton. Investigators have determined the victim died as a result of homicide.

Members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Grey Bruce Detachment Crime Unit, and Forensic Identification Services, under the direction of the OPP Criminal Investigation Branch (CIB), continue to investigate this homicide with the assistance of the Hamilton Police Service Major Crime Unit.

Monica was last seen in Hamilton on July 11, 2018 and was reported missing by her family in September 2018. Monica had been dropped off in a parking lot at Barton Street East and Parkdale Avenue North, just after midnight. She was known to spend time in the Greater Toronto Area, Kitchener and Hamilton.

Anyone with information into the murder of Monica CHISAR is asked to call the dedicated OPP tip line at 1-855-677-4636. Should you wish to remain anonymous, contact 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 May 3, 2020 at 4:02 p.m., Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a missing person. The 25-year-old male was last seen on May 2, 2020 at 9:00 p.m. leaving the family residence at Trowbridge Street West in Meaford on his BMX bicycle.

Human remains, located on May 6th, have been identified as that of the missing male, Emerson SPRUNG, from Meaford. The OPP Criminal Investigation Branch (CIB) has now determined the death to be the result of homicide.

OPP have arrested and charged Matthew MCQUARRIE, 34 years old from Meaford, with first degree murder, section 235(1) Criminal Code of Canada.

The accused has been remanded in custody and will appear at the Ontario Court of Justice on May 14, 2020.

Anyone with information involving 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.

(TOWNSHIP OF CENTRE WELLINGTON, ON) -On May 8, 2020, at approximately 4:30 p.m., Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to an injured person call at a residence on Forfar Street in the Town of Fergus. It was reported that a resident there had sustained injuries from an unknown suspect.

The male was transported to a local hospital by Guelph-Wellington Paramedics Services with non-life threatening injuries and later released from hospital.

As a result of the investigation, Nathan Gene Sterling” DIDOMIZIO

(MORRIS-TURNBERRY, ON) – A driver that laid on his horn late at night in Wingham certainly wasn’t too discrete about driving around town while over the legal limit.

At approximately 11:44 p.m. on Saturday, May 9, 2020 a Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer was drawn to the sound of a loud honking horn coming from a pickup truck that was heading northbound out of Wingham on Josephine Street.

The officer followed after the vehicle and initiated a traffic stop on Howick-Turnberry Road. Upon speaking with the driver the investigating officer detected the odour of alcohol coming from the driver. A search of the vehicle also revealed a passenger in the vehicle was in possession of open alcohol.

A roadside screening test was conducted and the driver registered a Fail. He was immediately placed under arrest and was transported to the Listowel OPP Detachment for breath tests. Two samples of his breath were provided to the Intoxilizer Technician and both tests were determined to be above the legal limit.

Kolton FISCHER, 24 years of age from Teeswater has been charged with Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 Plus). He has since been released from custody with a court date scheduled for June 29, 2020 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich. His motor vehicle was towed and his licence was suspended for an automatic 90 days.

(CENTRAL HURON, ON) – A Central Huron resident is facing an Impaired Operation charge and an 80 Plus charge following a traffic stop that took place this past weekend east of Goderich.

On Saturday, May 9, 2020 at approximately 1:40 a.m. a Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer observed the driver of a pickup truck operating his vehicle in an erratic fashion on Huron Road. A traffic stop ensued and while speaking with the driver the investigating officer noted the driver had consumed some alcohol and was displaying several signs of impairment.

Consequently the driver was placed under arrest for Impaired Operation and was transported to the Exeter OPP detachment for breath tests. Two samples of breath were provided to the Intoxilizer Technician and both tests were determined to be above the legal limit.

Timothy MCLEAN, 30 years of age, from Central Huron has been charged with Operation While Impaired and Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 Plus). He has since been released from custody with a court date scheduled for July 6, 2020 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.

(HURON EAST, ON) – A novice driver from Huron East will be making a trip to court this summer to answer to an Impaired Operation charge after he was caught driving while over the legal limit this past weekend.

On Friday, May 8, 2020 at approximately 12:30 p.m. a Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer observed the driver of a sedan speeding in Clinton. The vehicle was followed and the driver was ultimately stopped near Vanastra. Upon speaking with the driver, the investigating officer requested the driver provide a sample of breath into a roadside screening device.

The driver complied and he registered a Fail on the approved screening device. The driver was promptly arrested and transferred to the Exeter OPP detachment for breath tests. Two samples of breath were provided to the Intoxilizer Technician and both tests were determined to be above the legal limit.

Ryan VANDEWALLE, 19 years of age, from Huron East has been charged with Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 Plus) and Novice Driver Blood Alcohol Concentration Above Zero. He has since been released from custody with a court appearance scheduled for July 6, 2020 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.