Tag: Area OPP

(WEST PERTH, ON) – The Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a driver after they were speeding in West Perth last week.

On April 29 2020, police stopped a vehicle on Perth Road 163, in the Municipality of West Perth, after it was found to be travelling in excess of 145km/h in a posted 80km/h zone.

As a result, Jeremy METZGER, 38, of Palmerston, has been charged with:

Race motor vehicle – Excessive Speed

A seven day driving suspension and seven day vehicle impoundment was initiated as per statute. The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Stratford at a later date to answer to the charges.

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.

(TOWNSHIP OF CENTRE WELLINGTON, ON) – On May 1, 2020, at approximately 4:15 p.m. the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) along with Guelph-Wellington Paramedic Services and Centre Wellington Fire and Rescue responded to a serious motor vehicle collision involving two motorcycles and a pick-up truck on Wellington Road 19 at the Sixth Line of Centre Wellington Township.

Investigation revealed that two motorcycles were travelling eastbound followed by an eastbound pick-up truck when the collision occurred.

John BOTTS, 65-years-old of Nichol Township was operating one of the motorcycles involved in the collision. He was transported to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries and was later pronounced deceased.

A female motorcycle operator was transported to a local hospital with non-life threatening injuries and later released. The driver of the pick-up truck was transported to a local hospital with non-life threatening injuries and later released.

The Wellington County OPP along with West Region OPP Technical Collision Investigators (TCI) continue to investigate the collision.

Any person who may have witnessed this collision 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 csgw.tips .You may be eligible for a reward from Crime Stoppers of up to $2,000.

(NORTH HURON, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Mildmay resident with shoplifting and driving related offences following an incident that took place in Wingham last week.

At approximately 1:37 p.m. on April 30, 2020 Huron OPP officers were dispatched to attend a department store on Josephine Street in response to a patron that was observed shoplifting in the store.

An officer arrived on scene and spoke with the suspect in question. As the officer was completing some initial checks the suspect entered her vehicle and proceeded to drive away. The investigating officer later made contact with the suspect and she turned herself into police.

Allanah HERON, 23 years of age from Mildmay has been charged with Theft Under $5,000, Possession of Property Obtained by Crime $5,000, Use Plates Not Authorized for Vehicle and Drive While Under Suspension. She has been released from custody with a court appearance scheduled for July 6, 2020 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.

(GODERICH) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Huron County resident with Uttering Threats and Failing to Comply with a Probation Order following an incident that took place in Goderich last week.

On Thursday, April 30, 2020 at approximately 9:44 a.m. Huron OPP members responded to a motel in Goderich after learning a patron had confronted a staff member and uttered threats against the victim.

Prior to police arrival the accused had left the scene however it didn’t take long before officers tracked down the accused.

The accused was located and taken into custody without incident. Subsequent checks on the accused revealed he was currently serving a probation sentence and was breaching conditions of his release.

David THIESSEN, 27 years of age of no fixed address has been charged with Utter Threats to Cause Death, Fail to Comply with Probation Order (3 counts) and Fail to Comply with Release Order. He has since been released from custody with a court appearance scheduled for July 27, 2020 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.

(MIDDLESEX, ON) – On May 3, 2020 at 6:42 p.m. members of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a call from the public of a commercial motor vehicle, observed to have struck the wire barrier, located in the centre median of HWY 402 at Kerwood Rd. The suspect fled the area and was observed dragging wire and debris behind the vehicle, w/b on HWY 402 into Lambton County.

With help from the public, police were able to locate and stop the suspect vehicle when they soon learned that the driver was impaired. He was placed under arrest at the scene and transported to the Petrolia OPP detachment for further tests.

As a result of an investigation police have charged Aaron GIBBINGS -age 29- of Plympton-Wyoming, ON with:

CC 320.14(1)(b) Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration

CC 320.14(1)(a) Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

CC 320.16(1) Failure to stop after accident

The accused has been released from police custody and is scheduled to appear in a Sarnia court room on August 24, 2020 to speak to the charges.

The OPP would like to thank the outstanding members of the public who identified the high risks taken by this driver and did the right thing by contacting 911.

The OPP will continue to target impaired and aggressive drivers who put our roadways and communities at risk. Citizens are encouraged to contact police immediately, if the witness or suspect an impaired driver. The OPP can be reached anytime, anywhere within the Province of Ontario at 1-888-310-1122. Should 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.

(WALKERTON, ON) – On May 3, 2020 at 1:05 p.m., the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a disturbance in a parking lot along Yonge Street south in Walkerton. Officers arrived to find that a loud argument had taken place.

As a result of the police investigation, 58-year-old Kevin HORSBURGH of Brockton was charged with Utter Threats. The accused is scheduled to appear in court on July 16, 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.

(TOWNSHIP OF CENTRE WELLINGTON, ON) – On May 1, 2020, at approximately 4:15 p.m. the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) along with Guelph-Wellington Paramedic Services and Centre Wellington Fire and Rescue responded to a serious motor vehicle collision involving two motorcycles and a pick-up truck on Wellington Road 19 at the Sixth Line of Centre Wellington Township.

Preliminary investigation revealed that two motorcycles were travelling eastbound followed by an eastbound pick-up truck when the collision occurred.

A male motorcycle operator was transported to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries and has since succumbed to his injuries.

A female motorcycle operator was transported to a local hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

The driver of the pick-up truck was transported to a local hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

The Wellington County OPP along with West Region OPP Technical Collision Investigators (TCI) continue to investigate the collision.

Any person who may have witnessed this collision 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 csgw.tips .You may be eligible for a reward from Crime Stoppers of up to $2,000.

(TARA, ON) – On April 30, 2020 at 8:59 p.m., the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a dispute at a residence along John Street in Tara. Officers arrived and learned that an assault had taken place. The accused was located at his residence, but refused to cooperate with police. Members of the OPP West Region Emergency Response Team (ERT) and an OPP Canine Unit attended the scene to assist the South Bruce OPP with this incident.

Approximately 3:29 a.m. on May 1, 2020, OPP ERT members entered the residence and took the accused into custody without incident. James TELFORD, 36-years-old, of Arran-Elderslie Township was charged with Assault with a Weapon and Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose. The accused was held in custody pending the results of a bail hearing scheduled for May 1, 2020.

The victim reported minor injuries to police.

The South Bruce OPP is requesting anyone with information that can assist police 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.

(GODERICH, ON) – A Huron County man is facing several charges, including a Robbery charge in connection with an event that took place yesterday in Goderich.

At approximately 1:20 p.m. on April 29, 2020 Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers were called to a business located on Bayfield Road after learning a customer had entered the store and was causing problems in the store. The suspect had attempted to steal items from the store and when approached by a staff member he made a verbal threat, as well, he threatened a staff member with an axe that he had located inside the store.

Officers arrived on scene and quickly located the suspect still inside the store. The suspect failed to comply with the officer’s orders and resisted the officers upon arrest. The accused also threatened to cause bodily harm to one of the arresting officers.

Cody BECHELY, 23 years of age, of no fixed address has been charged with Robbery With a Weapon, Resist Peace Officer, Uttering Threats, Mischief Under $5,000 and Fail to Comply with Probation Order. He remains in custody with an upcoming court date at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.

(HOWICK, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Howick Township man with numerous criminal charges following an incident that took place in Howick yesterday morning.

Shortly after 10:00 a.m. on April 29, 2020 Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a residence on Harriston Road for a family dispute.

The homeowner requested police attend his residence to help remove a family member from his place. Police arrived on scene and located the uncooperative subject. Upon asking the male subject to leave the residence he refused and postured to police in a threatening manner.

The accused failed to comply with the requests of the officers and resisted arrest. The accused also assaulted one of the arresting officers causing a minor injury to the officer. Ultimately, the officers gained control of the subject and he was taken into custody.

A search incident to arrest revealed the accused was in possession of a small quantity of methamphetamine. In addition, it was also learned the accused was currently serving a probation sentence and was failing to abide by several conditions of his release.

Murray THORNTON, 58 years of age, from Howick Township is facing the following charges:

Assault a Peace Officer

Obstruct a Peace Officer

Possession of a Schedule I Substance – Methamphetamine

Fail to Comply with Probation Order – Six Counts

The accused remains in custody with a court appearance scheduled for May 4, 2020 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.

(CENTRAL HURON, ON) – A search warrant conducted by members of the Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Detachment Crime Unit has resulted in police recovering stolen property that was taken from an arson crime scene in Clinton.

In mid-April, Huron OPP received a complaint that someone had illegally entered and stole several items from a burnt out residence located on Rattenbury Street West. An investigation commenced and shortly thereafter police acted on information that resulted in police securing a search warrant for a property located on London Road.

Officers executed the search warrant on April 24, 2020 and recovered a collection of items that had been stolen from the fire scene.

Two accused have been taken into custody and a third remains outstanding.

Barbara-Jean PIGEAU, 39 years of age of Central Huron has been charged with Break & Enter Commit Indictable Offence & Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000. She has been released from custody with a court appearance scheduled for July 6, 2020 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.

Cody BECHELY, 23 years of age of no fixed address has been charged with Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000. He has been released from custody with a court appearance scheduled for July 6, 2020 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.

(TOWNSHIP OF PUSLINCH, ON) – On April 28, 2020 at approximately 8:30 a.m., the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of mischief at the University of Guelph Swine Research Site located on Arkell Road in Puslinch Township.

Investigation revealed that sometime between April 27, 2020 at 3:00 p.m. and April 28, 2020 at 6:30 a.m., unknown suspect/s entered the facility and spray-painted graffiti on the walls, as well as outside on a tractor that was parked on-site.

The graffiti consisted of profanity and slogans in support of animal rights.

A suspect vehicle was captured on surveillance footage at the University of Guelph where a similar incident occurred during same period of time. The vehicle is described as a 2008-2009 four door Metallic Blue Ford Focus.

Any person with information regarding this incident should 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.

(KINCARDINE, ON) – On April 29, 2020 at 3:09 p.m., the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police received a call to a disturbance at a business in the 700 block of Queen Street in Kincardine. An individual was reported to be hollering at employees and becoming combative.

Officers arrived and located the accused outside at the rear of the business. A 49-year-old resident of Huron-Kinloss Township was arrested and charged with Being Intoxicated in a Public Place.

The South Bruce OPP is requesting anyone with information that can assist police 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.

(CENTRAL HURON, ON) – A Huron East resident will have to make a trip to criminal court later this summer after he was caught shoplifting at a business outside of Goderich yesterday.

Shortly before 3:30 p.m. on April 29, 2020 Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers responded to a department store located just outside of Goderich to investigate a shoplifting occurrence.

Upon arrival police located the suspect in the store lobby under detention by store security. Police learned the suspect failed to pay for several items and when he was confronted by staff members the accused attempted to run away. To no avail, the accused was apprehended in the store parking lot by a store security officer.

Police arrested the male and a search incident to arrest revealed the accused was in possession of store items that he had failed to pay for.

Michael BERNARD, 31 years of age from Huron East has been charged with Theft Under $5,000 and Fail to Comply with Probation Order. He has since been released from custody with a court appearance scheduled for August 24, 2020 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.

(TOWNSHIP OF CENTRE WELLINGTON, ON) – On April 30, 2020 at approximately 6:10 a.m. the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) along with Centre Wellington Fire and Guelph Wellington Paramedic Services responded to a 911 call in Elora.

Emergency responders attended David Street near Wellington Road 7 and located a young person in medical distress who was later pronounced deceased at the scene.

This is a non-suspicious death investigation and no further information will be released about this incident.