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(HURON COUNTY, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is reminding citizens to stay vigilant against scams, in particular, scams involving gift cards following a case involving a Goderich resident that was recently victimized.

On April 15, 2020 Huron OPP spoke with the victim and learned she fell victim to the iTunes gift card scam. In total this victim is out $800 cash and her faith in humanity has been taken a huge hit.

It all started when the victim in this case received an email from someone that she thought she knew and ultimately could trust. Unbeknownst to the victim the scammer utilized this person’s email address and passed themselves off as a potential client.

The scammer first requested the victim purchase $300 in gift cards that were supposed to be used for a birthday gift. The victim made the purchases and sent the authorization codes and pin numbers to the scammer as requested. Upon doing so the victim received another email from the scammer. This time they said the amount was supposed to be $800 so they requested she go out and purchase an additional $500 worth of iTunes gift cards to make up the difference. The victim did so thinking she was helping out this person and on the premise she would be paid back. Upon making the purchase the victim proceeded once again to send the scammer the authorization codes and pin numbers off the back of the gift cards. A third request was made by the scammer, this time the scammer requested an additional $1,300 in gift cards. This time the victim didn’t send the money and subsequently she contacted police.

The victim is in this case is out $800 and any possibility of this victim getting her money back is highly unlikely.

Gift card scams are very popular because they continue to work. Here are some things you should know. Scammers will use different ways to trick people into providing them with the authorization codes. They may ask for the gift cards in exchange to pay taxes, bail money, debt collection or for physical items.

Protect Yourself from Gift Card Scams

Never provide the numbers on the back of the card to someone you do not know. Once those numbers are provided to the scammers, the funds on the card will likely be spent before you are able to contact Apple or law enforcement. Other common gift card scams utilize Google Play or Steam cards.

Don’t become a statistic. Fraud is a multi-billion dollar enterprise that will only stop when the scammers stop getting money, banking information or personal information.

For more information on fraud, call the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre at 1-888-495-8501 or http://www.antifraudcentre.ca

FRAUD – RECOGNIZE IT….REJECT IT….REPORT IT….

(SOUTH HURON, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Bluewater resident with criminal charges following a Dangerous Driving occurrence that took place in Exeter over the weekend.

At approximately 7:20 p.m. on Friday, April 17, 2020 Huron OPP officers received multiple calls about a driver of a car that was driving erratically on sidewalks and on front lawns within the Town of Exeter. Within a few minutes patrol vehicles located the suspect vehicle leaving a business located on Main Street North. A traffic stop was conducted and the driver was placed under arrest for Dangerous Operation.

Andrew MOORE, 37 years of age from Bluewater has been charged with Dangerous Operation and Mischief. He has since been released from custody with a court appearance scheduled for June 15, 2020 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.

(HURON EAST, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has laid charges against a Seaforth resident in connection with a disturbance call this past weekend in Seaforth.

Shortly before 8:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 18, 2020 Huron OPP members responded to an apartment complex located on Main Street South to assist the landlord of the property.

The subsequent investigation revealed the landlord came across the accused sleeping in a back hallway. When the landlord confronted the accused the accused became aggressive and proceeded to assault the landlord. The landlord was able to restrain the accused until police arrived. Further investigation revealed the accused also urinated on the hallway floor.

Matthew BOUVIER, 28 years of age from Seaforth has been charged with Assault, Mischief and two counts of Fail to Comply with Probation Order. He was released from custody with a court appearance scheduled for June 22, 2020 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.

(BRANT TWP, ON) – On April 18, 2020 at 12:36 p.m., a South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer on patrol along Bruce County Road 19 in Brant Township observed a vehicle moving at a high rate of speed. The vehicle speed was displayed on radar at more than 140 km/h in a posted 80 km/h zone.

The 18-year-old driver from the Municipality of Kincardine was charged with Stunt Driving – Speed more than 50 km/h over the limit. The accused will be appearing in court as required to answer to the charge.

This charge provides for an immediate 7-day licence suspension and an immediate 7-day vehicle impoundment.

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.

(HURON EAST, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Seaforth resident with shoplifting following an occurrence that took place a couple weeks ago.

On Friday, April 10, 2020 at approximately 5:30 p.m. the accused entered into a convenience store located on Goderich Street West in Seaforth. Once inside the store the accused approached the front counter and proceeded to take an entire box of chocolate bars. The accused made no attempt to pay for the items and exited the store.

Following some investigation police were able to identify the accused and he was arrested on April 17th.

Matthew BOUVIER, 28 years of age from Seaforth has been charged with Theft Under $5,000 and two counts of Fail to Comply with Probation Order. He will have to attend court on June 22, 2020 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.

(KINCARDINE, ON) – On April 18, 2020 at 10:11 p.m., a South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer on patrol along Station Beach Road stopped to check on a vehicle. The officer found a quantity of drugs in the vehicle.

Jason TROKE, 41-years-old, from the Municipality of Kincardine was charged with 2 counts of Possession of a Controlled Substance. The accused is scheduled to appear in court on June 20, 2020 to answer to the charges.

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.

(HARRISTON, ON) – On April 19, 2020, at approximately 3:45 p.m., the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a tenant barricaded in a residence with a weapon at an Elizabeth Street apartment complex in the Town of Harriston.

Police gained entry to the apartment and arrested an individual without incident. Further investigation revealed the presence of a suspicious package. The OPP Explosives Disposal Unit (EDU) and members of Canadian Forces Base Borden attended the scene to remove the package for analysis and disposal. The package was later shown to be inert. Police seized a BB gun, a quantity of firearms ammunition and illicit drugs from the residence.

A 57-year-old male from Harriston is in custody and will appear in bail court via video link on today’s date. Further details will be released when available.

The investigation remains ongoing.

(ASHFIELD-COLBORNE-WAWANOSH, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is currently investigating a break-in that took place at a cottage located north of Goderich.

Investigation has revealed someone forced entry into a cottage located on Golf Course Road sometime between April 4th and April 15th, 2020. The cottage was ransacked and an assortment of low dollar value items were stolen.

Some of the stolen items included beach towels, a DVD player, children’s DVDs and a space heater.

Property owners are encouraged to have someone check on their vacation property on a frequent basis during the off-season” to ensure everything is secure. This tried and tested method is your best deterrent against property crime.

The OPP continue to appeal to persons living in and around trailer parks and/or seasonal homes to report any and all suspicious activity to police when it happens.

Any person with information regarding this incident should immediately contact Huron OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or (519) 524-8314.

Should you wish to remain anonymous

(BRANT TWP, ON) – On April 19, 2020 at 7:15 p.m., a South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer on patrol stopped a vehicle along Bruce County Road 2 in Brant Township. The officer found that the driver had been drinking alcohol.

Mathew DAIGLE, 35-years-old, from the Municipality of Petawawa was charged with Impaired Driving and Drive while Suspended. The accused is scheduled to appear in court on June 24, 2020 to answer to the charges.

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.

(WEST PERTH, ON) – On April 17, 2020, shortly after 09:30 a.m., a member of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Perth County detachment, observed a motor vehicle travelling on Perth Line 20. The vehicle was determined to be travelling at a rate of speed that was in excess of 130km/h in the posted 80km/h zone. During the investigation, the rear licence plate was found to be obstructed with a dark tinted cover.

Ryan BREMMERS, 38-years-old, of Ingersoll, was charged with the following Highway Traffic Act offences:

Race a Motor Vehicle – Excessive Speed

Obstruct Plate

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.

The penalties for Racing include six demerit points, a $2,000 – $10,000 fine, a possible extended driver’s licence suspension and up to 6 months in jail.

Drivers are reminded to obey the posted speed limits at all times and drive cautiously as road conditions can change quickly.

Anyone wishing to report a traffic complaint can call the OPP at the time of the offence at 1-888-310-1122 or after the fact online at www.opp.ca/reporting.

(WEST PERTH, ON) – The Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged one person after a stolen All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) was recovered at a residential property in West Perth on April 8 2020.

Police were notified by the homeowner after an ATV that did not belong to them was located on their property. The ATV had been painted and the VIN altered. Police were able to determine that the ATV had been stolen from a rural West Perth residence in March of 2019.

As a result of the investigation, Shalene PETERS, 32, of North Middlesex, has been arrested and charged with the following criminal offences:

Possession of Property Obtained by Crime over $5000

Altering/Destroying/Removing a Vehicle Identification Number

The accused has been released and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Stratford on June 15 2020, to answer to the charges.

The OPP reminds all property owners to lock their homes, outbuildings, and vehicles (including ATVs), and to remove the keys. The public is also asked to report suspicious activity immediately.

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.

(TOWN OF MINTO, ON) – On April 19, 2020, at approximately 3:45 p.m. the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a tenant with weapon at an apartment complex on Elizabeth Street in the Town of Harriston. It was reported a 57-year-old resident was observed with a hand gun.

Police responded and arrested the suspect. An air soft hand gun was located in the apartment as was a suspicious package. The building has been evacuated and the Explosive Disposal Unit (E.D.U.) is being consulted. The Town of Minto is assisting in accommodating the displaced residents.

The investigation is ongoing.

(TOWN OF WASAGA BEACH, ON) – On April 17, 2020 shortly before 12:00 a.m., members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Huronia West Detachment, Simcoe County Paramedics and the Town of Wasaga Beach Fire Service responded to a child in distress at a residence in the Town of Wasaga Beach.

An 11-month-old boy was transported by ambulance to an area hospital where he was pronounced dead.

Members of the OPP Huronia West Detachment are assisting the Office of the Chief Coroner with this death investigation under the direction of the OPP Criminal Investigation Branch (CIB). A post mortem examination has been scheduled at the Ontario Forensic Pathology Service (OFPS) in Toronto.

If you have information about this investigation, please contact the OPP Huronia West Detachment at 1-888-310-1122 or if you wish to remain anonymous, you can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).

(ELGIN COUNTY, ON) – On Friday April 17, 2020, at approximately 11:35 p.m., the Elgin County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a single vehicle collision on Imperial Road, Malahide Township.

Members of the OPP, Malahide Fire Services and Elgin County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) attended and located the vehicle fully engulfed in flames.

The driver and lone occupant of the vehicle was deceased.

OPP Technical Traffic Collision Investigation (TTCI) team attended to assist with the investigation. The road was closed for several hours and has since reopened.

Anyone with information about this investigation is asked to contact the Elgin County OPP at 1-888-310-1122.

Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), or submit an online tip at www.londoncrimestoppers.com, where you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2000.

(HURON COUNTY, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is warning the public to really think twice about sending that video or image to that stranger on the other side of the screen that wants to see all of you.

This reminder comes as a result of a recent Sextortion” case involving a 20-year-old Huron County man that was victimized for about $8