Tag: Area OPP

(TOWNSHIP OF CENTRE WELLINGTON, ON) – On March 14, 2020 at approximately 7:00 a.m. a break-in occurred at a business located on St. Andrew’s Street East in Fergus.

Investigation revealed that a suspect gained entry into an eating establishment by smashing the glass door with a tire iron and stole over $2000 in cash. The suspect was last seen running eastbound on St. Andrew St.

The suspect is described as a Caucasian male wearing a black Under Armour hoodie with black Adidas track pants with reflective stripes on the bottom, black skater shoes and tan gloves.

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 March 16, 2020 at 1:55 a.m., the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a break and enter at a residence in the 1600 block of North Line in the Municipality of Kincardine. Officers responded and located the accused nearby who was arrested without incident.

Dale CONANT, 41-years-old, of Kincardine was charged with Break and Enter, Possess Property Obtained by Crime, Possess Break-In Instruments and Breach of Probation. He was held in custody pending the results of a bail hearing scheduled for March 16, 2020.

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) – Overnight on March 13th 2020, suspects entered an unlocked garage located at an address on Toronto Street in West Perth and stole a number of items.

Stolen from the residence were power tools, electronics and vehicle spare keys.

Perth County OPP continue to remind homeowners to lock the doors to their homes and garages at night and when not home.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Police 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 http://hc-cs.ca where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000.

(MUNICIPALITY OF HURON EAST, ON) – On March 19, 2020 at 6:43 a.m., the Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a 3 vehicle crash along Huron County Road 86 in the Municipality of Huron East. Officers arrived with Howick Township fire fighters and Huron County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) to find a dump truck and 2 passenger vehicles involved. Initial investigation has determined that the passenger vehicles collided head-on.

Three occupants of the passenger vehicles were taken to a local hospital for treatment. One of the involved drivers was taken to a London hospital with life-threatening injuries. A passenger in the vehicle was taken to a London hospital with life-altering injuries.

Members of the OPP Traffic Incident Management and Enforcement (TIME) team are assisting the Huron County OPP with this investigation.

Huron County Road 86 is closed between Brussels Line and Perth Road 178 for the safety of emergency responders. Motorists are asked to respect the closure and avoid the incident area.

The investigation is in the early stages.

The Huron County 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.

(TOWNSHIP OF MAPLETON, ON) – On March 15, 2020, at approximately 4:00 p.m. the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) investigated the driver of a motor vehicle on Wellington Road 109 near Concession 7 for a Highway Traffic Act violation.

During the course of the investigation, officers formed the opinion that the driver had consumed alcohol. A Roadside Screening Device test was conducted which resulted in a fail. The driver was arrested and brought to a local OPP operations centre for further testing.

Leslie James STOKES, 60-years-old of Fergus has been charged with Impaired Operation – 80 Plus (mg of alcohol per 100 mL of blood) contrary to the Criminal Code. A 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (A.D.L.S.) and 7-day Vehicle Impoundment was initiated as per statute. The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario court of justice – Guelph on April 17, 2020 to answer to the charge.

If you suspect someone is driving while their ability to operate a motor vehicle is impaired, either by drug or alcohol, call police at 911 to report it.

(ORILLIA, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is taking action to help reduce the risk of spreading COVID-19 by restricting the access to its facilities, including detachments, across the province until further notice.

The OPP is committed to the health and safety of its members and the public. OPP facilities remain open during regular operating hours, with enhanced screening to ensure the health and safety of the public. Detachment phone numbers are available at opp.ca/detachments.

The OPP is limiting the processing of routine criminal record checks/vulnerable sector checks. Checks will only be conducted if deemed to be necessary, or for emergency circumstances.

If you require any detachment-based service, including criminal record checks/vulnerable sector checks, please contact your local detachment in advance.

In addition, the OPP has set up detachment-specific email addresses to deal with non-emergent services and inquiries. These email addresses are now also available at opp.ca/detachments.

For emergencies, please call 9-1-1. For all other police matters, please call 1-888-310-1122 or your local detachment. For less serious incidents, report online by visiting opp.ca/reporting.

The OPP thanks the public for helping us to keep our communities safe by using the means listed above to avoid unnecessary contact.

(TOWNSHIP OF CENTRE WELLINGTON, ON) – On March 13, 2020, at approximately 11:25 a.m., a Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer was monitoring traffic and conducting radar on Wellington Road 22 near the Tenth Line of Erin. The officer observed a white sport utility vehicle travelling at a speed that appeared to be well above the posted 60 km/h speed limit. The vehicle was locked on radar in excess of 120 km/h.

As a result, a 17-year-old driver of Erin, has been charged with Racing a Motor Vehicle contrary to the Highway Traffic Act. The defendant is scheduled to appear in Guelph at the Ontario Court of Justice – Provincial Offences Court on May 20, 2020. Their vehicle and driver’s licence were seized for a period of seven days as per statute.

(CITY OF GUELPH, ON) – On March 14, 2020, at approximately 7:50 p.m., a Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer was monitoring traffic and conducting radar on Highway 6 near Laird Road. The officer observed a red sedan travelling northbound 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 135 km/h.

As a result, a 17-year-old driver of Guelph, has been charged with Racing a Motor Vehicle contrary to the Highway Traffic Act. The defendant is scheduled to appear in Guelph at the Ontario Court of Justice – Provincial Offences Court on May 20, 2020. Their vehicle and driver’s licence were seized for a period of seven days as per statute.

(KINCARDINE, ON) – On March 13, 2020 at 10:53 p.m., the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a call about a suspected impaired driver. Officers located the vehicle along Highway 21 in the Municipality of Kincardine and found that the driver had been drinking alcohol.

Adam PINSONNEAULT, 41-years-old, of Chatham was charged with Impaired Driving and Operate over 80 Milligrams. The accused is scheduled to appear in court on April 8, 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.

(WALKERTON, ON) – On March 14, 2020 at 7:45 p.m., a member of the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) noticed a vehicle moving at a high rate of speed along Durham Street east in Walkerton. The vehicle’s speed was displayed on radar at more than 85 km/h in a posted 50 km/h zone.

The vehicle was stopped and the officer noted that the driver had been drinking. Steven CASSIDY, 29-years-old, of Brockton was charged with Operate Over 80 Milligrams and Speeding. He is scheduled to appear in court on April 1, 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.

(MORRIS-TURNBERRY, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has arrested and charged a Municipality of South Bruce resident with Attempted Murder and other criminal charges following a fail to remain collision that took place March 11, 2020 at the north end of Wingham.

At approximately 2:13 p.m. on March 11, 2020 Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Huron County Paramedic Services and North Huron Fire Department responded to London Road (Huron County #4) and Josephine Street North after receiving information about a pedestrian that had been struck by a pickup truck that failed to remain at the scene.

The adult victim was transported from the scene by ambulance to a local hospital and was treated at hospital for non-life threatening injuries.

As a result of an investigation led by the Huron County OPP Crime Unit, assisted by members of the West Region OPP Traffic Incident Management & Enforcement (TIME) Team, the accused was arrested and taken into custody on Thursday, March 12, 2020.

Vincent FITZSIMONS, 40 years of age, from the Municipality of South Bruce has been charged with the following offences:

Attempt Murder

Dangerous Operation Causing Bodily Harm

Fail to Stop After an Accident Causing Bodily Harm

The accused remains in custody pending the results of a bail hearing scheduled for March 16, 2020.

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, 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.

(ONEIDA NATION OF THE THAMES FIRST NATION, ON) – Members from Oneida Police Services and Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) continue to investigate a fatal motor vehicle crash that took place last night in Oneida Nation of the Thames First Nation.

At approximately 6:24 p.m. on March 11, 2020 members from Oneida Police Services, Middlesex OPP, Elgin OPP, Oneida Fire and Oneida Emergency Medical Services (EMS) responded to a single vehicle crash located at the T- intersection of Ball Park Road and Townline Road.

The preliminary investigation has since determined a mid-size coupe was southbound on Ballpark Road when the vehicle left the roadway, drove through a wooded area and ultimately came to rest in a field off of Townline Road.

One occupant was pronounced deceased at the scene. Two other occupants, a 17-year-old and a 29-year-old were transported to hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

The deceased has been identified as Amanda MANION-LEWINGTON, 20 years of age, from Bridgenorth. A post-mortem examination is scheduled to take place today.

Members from the West Region OPP Traffic Incident Management & Enforcement (TIME) Team also attended the scene to assist with the collision investigation.

Anyone with information regarding this investigation is asked to contact Middlesex County OPP Detachment at 1-888-310-1122.

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

(TOWNSHIP OF WELLINGTON NORTH, ON) – On March 6, 2020, at approximately 7:00 a.m. the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a 911 call at a residence located on Main Street South in the Township of Wellington North.

It was reported that an unwanted party entered the residence armed with an electronic stun gun and a baseball bat and assaulted the victim. The accused also stole a quantity of money from the victim before being apprehended by police.

The accused and the victim were known to each other.

Police searched the accused incident to arrest and located a quantity of codeine and counterfeit money. Further investigation revealed that the accused was breaching the conditions of a Recognizance and an Undertaking.

As a result, a 44-year-old male of West Grey Township has been charged with:

Break and Enter into a Dwelling and Commit Indictable Offence

Possession of Prohibited Weapon

Possession of Prohibited Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose

Assault with a Weapon

Possession of Counterfeit Money

Fail to Comply with Undertaking

Fail to Comply with Recognizance

Robbery with Violence

Theft Under $5000

Possession of Schedule 1 Drug – Codeine

The accused was held for a bail hearing.

(PERTH EAST, ON) – In the early morning hours on March 10, 2020, suspects stole a 2005 white Chevrolet Silverado 1500 truck from a rural residence located on Road 104, east of Shakespeare.

The truck had a steel rack attached to the box and built-in compartments on the side of the box. The truck contained welding equipment, supplies and tools. The truck was unlocked and parked in the yard in front of the shop located on the property.

Residents are reminded to lock the doors to their homes and outbuildings when not present as well as to secure their vehicles when not in use.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police 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 http://hc-cs.ca where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000.

(TOWNSHIP OF PUSLINCH, ON) – On March 5, 2020, at approximately 12:25 a.m. the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a traffic hazard on Fife Road at Wellington Road 32 in Puslinch Township. It was reported that a sedan was stopped in the live lane with the engine running and the driver slumped over the wheel.

Officers located the vehicle and had to force entry inside because the driver was unresponsive. Police determined that that driver’s ability to operate a motor vehicle was impaired by alcohol and they were placed under arrest once medically cleared by Emergency Medical Services. The driver was transported to a local OPP Operation Centre for further testing.

As a result of the investigation, Evelina SKALSKYTE, 23-years-old of Puslinch Township has been charged with Impaired Operation and Impaired Operation – 80 Plus (mgs of alcohol in 100mL of blood). A 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (A.D.L.S.) and 7-day Vehicle Impoundment was initiated as per statute. The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario court of justice – Guelph on April 3, 2020.

If you suspect someone is driving while their ability to operate a motor vehicle is impaired by drugs or alcohol, please call 911 immediately.