Tag: Area OPP

(HURON COUNTY, ON) – It might sound like a broken record but Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is once again reminding everyone to lock up their vehicles and secure the ignition key.

A year-to-date glance at the stolen vehicle statistics for Huron County OPP reveals 16 vehicles have been stolen in 2020. This is a 33% percent increase compared to the 12 vehicles that were stolen in 2019 at this time. Furthermore, out of the 16 vehicles stolen this year, 88% of them had the keys left in the vehicle and were left insecure. Despite previous warnings and a recent county-wide Lock-it-or-Lose-it” campaign too many vehicle owners are failing to take simple steps to secure their vehicles.

Half of the stolen vehicles taken have been pickup trucks. Eight pickup trucks

(ARRAN-ELDERSLIE, ON) – South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a 30-year-old from Walkerton with Impaired Operation & Blood Alcohol Concentration 80 Plus following her arrest this past weekend.

Shortly after 3:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 29, 2020 a Bruce County Roads patrolman came across a vehicle in the ditch south of Chesley on Bruce Road 19. Police were dispatched to the scene and upon speaking with the female driver the investigating officer observed the female to be displaying several signs of impairment.

As a result the driver was arrested for Impaired Operation and was transported to a nearby hospital to be assessed for possible injuries. Breath tests were later provided to the Intoxilizer Technician at the hospital and both tests were analyzed to be over the legal limit. The accused was assessed at the hospital for possible injuries and was transported back to the detachment where she was later released from custody.

Michelle BENOIT, 30 years of age from Walkerton has been charged with Operation While Impaired & Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 Plus).

She was also served with a 90-day driver’s licence suspension and her vehicle was impounded. She now has a court date scheduled for March 18, 2020 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Walkerton.

(BROCKTON, ON) – A call to police about an erratic driver has led to the arrest and subsequent charges against a Guelph resident.

On Sunday, February 23, 2020 at approximately 8:17 p.m. South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers received a call about a motor vehicle that was travelling in an erratic manner coming into Walkerton on Brue Road 19. Officers located the motor vehicle and a traffic stop was completed near Eastridge Road.

Upon speaking with the driver the investigating officer observed an open container of alcohol in the middle console. A roadside screening test was later conducted and the driver registered a fail. As a result the driver was arrested and transported to the Walkerton OPP detachment for breath tests.

The driver later provided two samples of his breath to the intoxilizer technician and both of his test results were analyzed to be above the legal limit.

Tyler SWEIGER, 30 years of age from Guelph has been charged with Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) 80 Plus and Driver Motor Vehicle with Open Container of Liquor. He was also served with a 90-day driver’s licence suspension and his vehicle was impounded. The accused has since been released from custody with a court date scheduled for March 18, 2020 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Walkerton

(BROCKTON, ON) – A driver from Teeswater will be without a licence for the next 90 days following her arrest and subsequent charge of Operation with 80 Plus.

On Monday, February 17, 2020 at approximately 1:38 a.m. a South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer came across a motor vehicle that was stopped on the shoulder of Concession 8 near Bruce Road 19. The driver was outside of the vehicle momentarily and then entered back into the driver’s seat.

The officer stopped and checked on the driver and while speaking with the occupants of the vehicle the odour of alcohol was detected. A roadside screening test was conducted and the driver registered a fail. As a result the driver was arrested and transported to the Walkerton OPP detachment for breath tests.

The driver later provided two samples of her breath to the intoxilizer technician and both of her test results were analyzed to be above the legal limit.

Kathleen BEZEAU, 41 years of age from Teeswater has been charged with Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) 80 Plus. She was also served with a 90-day driver’s licence suspension and her vehicle was impounded. The accused has since been released from custody with a court date scheduled for March 11, 2020 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Walkerton.

(SOUTH BRUCE, ON) – A driver from Mildmay has been charged with Operation 80 Plus following a traffic stop that took place south of Mildmay.

On Sunday, February 16, 2020 at approximately 1:37 a.m. a South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer observed a motor vehicle approach their Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) checkpoint that was set up at the intersection of Bruce Road 6 and Bruce Road 28. As the vehicle approached the intersection it slowed down however it made an abrupt turn onto Bruce Road 6.

The investigating officer followed after the vehicle and a short distance later the driver pulled over. Upon stopping the vehicle the investigating officer spoke with the driver and noticed the driver had consumed some alcohol. A roadside screening test was conducted and the driver registered a fail. As a result the driver was arrested and transported to the Walkerton OPP detachment for breath tests.

He later provided two samples of his breath to the intoxilizer technician and both of his results were analyzed to be above the legal limit.

Robert DURRER, 29 years of age from Mildmay has been charged with Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) 80 Plus. He was also served with a 90-day driver’s licence suspension and his vehicle was impounded. He has been released from custody with a court date scheduled for March 4, 2020 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Walkerton.

(TOWNSHIP OF WELLINGTON NORTH, ON) – On February 27, 2020, at approximately 4:00 p.m. members of the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of theft that occurred at a gas bar on Wellington Road 109, near the Town of Arthur. It was reported that an unknown person had attempted to steal a pickup truck that was left with the keys in it, while the owner was inside the store. Witnessing the theft, the owner leapt into the bed of the truck, smashed out the back window and attempted to intervene. The suspect stopped the vehicle on George Street and fled on foot.

OPP is asking the public for their assistance in identifying the person from the photo (See attached photo). Witnesses describe the suspect as a ‘mid 20s’ white male with blue jeans, dark Hurley™ top and dark back-pack.

Any person with information regarding this person 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 online at www.csgw.tips. You may be eligible for a reward from Crime Stoppers of up to $2,000.

(TOWNSHIP OF GUELPH-ERAMOSA, ON) – On February 21, 2020, at approximately 3:00 p.m. the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting R.I.D.E. spot checks on the Woolwich-Guelph Townline and Speedvale Avenue West in Guelph-Eramosa Township. Officers investigated the driver of a sedan that entered into the checkpoint.

Police requested that the driver produce their driver’s licence and vehicle documents. The driver produced a valid Ontario driver’s licence that belonged to another person and alleged that it was them. The driver was placed under arrest.

Investigation revealed the driver’s true identity and confirmed that they were suspended from driving.

As a result, Michaele MAHARY, 24-years-old of Guelph has been charged with Obstruct Peace Officer and Identity Theft contrary to the Criminal Code and Drive While Under Suspension contrary to the Highway Traffic Act. The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario court of justice – Guelph on February 21, 2020.

(WEST PERTH, ON) – In the early morning hours of March 1, 2020, suspects broke in to an unlocked shop located on a rural property on Line 49 in West Perth.

Once inside the shop, the suspects stole a laptop, a tool kit, two snowmobile helmets, two sets of Yamaha snowmobile keys and a 2020 Ford Lariat F350 silver-charcoal pickup truck. A photo of the actual vehicle stolen is attached to this media release.

Police would like to remind homeowners to secure their vehicles and buildings at night and when not at 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.

(BLUEWATER, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is seeking tips from the public to help solve some recent copper wire thefts that have taken place.

Sometime between February 21 and February 26, 2020 copper wire thieves stole the copper grounding wires from seven wind turbine sites within the Municipality of Bluewater. The thieves forced entry into the sites by cutting locks and then they accessed and stole the ground wires.

The total value of the stolen copper is estimated at approximately $1,400. In addition, the damages to the wind turbines and properties is estimated at $7,000.

The consequences of stolen copper can go well beyond the financial impact. Power outages and the loss of vital communications can compromise public safety. Damaged or cut communication lines have the potential for loss of 911 services or communications to hospitals. Vandalism associated with the theft of copper wire may also disrupt the flow of electricity affecting street and traffic lights, highway warning signs and railway signals.

The damage from a copper wire theft can also create an unsafe environment. The removal of live copper wire used to ground electricity can pose serious safety threats to first responders, hydro employees and the culprits. Individuals are exposed to the risk of electric shock, fire, explosion, injury and death.

The vast majority of reported copper wire thefts have taken place overnight during the early morning hours. As such investigators are encouraging the public to be on the lookout for suspicious activity around hydro substations and wind turbine sites. Should you see suspicious activity around these sites please record as much information as possible and contact police.

9-1-1 can be used for crimes in progress and emergency situations. Non-emergent information can be relayed to Huron OPP by calling 1-888-310-1122 or (519) 524-8314.

Alternatively, 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

(HOWICK, ON) – A traffic stop last weekend by Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) just outside of Wroxeter has resulted in a Howick resident being charged with Trafficking.

On Sunday, February 23, 2020 at approximately 10:40 p.m. a sedan entered into a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) program that was set up at the intersection of Harriston Road and Howick Street. Upon speaking with the driver the investigating officer detected the odour of cannabis coming from inside the vehicle.

A search of the vehicle was conducted and officers located suspected Oxycodone pills, Cannabis resin and a quantity of cash which led the investigating officer to suspect the accused was trafficking a controlled substance.

Dylan STENNICK, 24 years of age from Howick has been charged with Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the Purposes of Trafficking & Have Care or Control of a Vehicle with Cannabis Readily Available. He has been released from custody with a court appearance scheduled for March 23, 2020 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.

(SOUTH HURON, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a 34-year-old from Goderich with three criminal charges following a shoplifting occurrence that took place in Exeter last weekend.

Just after 10:00 a.m. on Sunday, February 23, 2020 Huron OPP received a call from a business located on Thames Road East about a male that just left the store without paying for some items.

The male fled the store however the accused was identified by an eye witness and was located and arrested by police shortly thereafter.

Upon searching the male police found him to be in possession of a set of stolen sunglasses and suspected fentanyl. In addition, some checks on the male determined he was currently on probation and was failing to comply with a condition of his probation release.

Bailey MERRITT, 34 years of age from Goderich has been charged with Theft Under $5,000, Possession of a Schedule I Substance and Fail to Comply with a Probation Order. He has since been released from custody with a court appearance scheduled for March 16, 2020 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.

(CENTRAL HURON, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a 49-year-old from Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh following a shoplifting investigation that took place last weekend just outside of Goderich.

On February 22, 2020 at approximately 6:26 p.m. Huron OPP attended a commercial property located on Huron Road just east of Goderich after receiving a call from the store’s loss prevention officer. Upon speaking with the loss prevention officer it was learned the suspect had left the business with a grocery cart full of products without making payment for the items. The suspect was stopped outside of the store and was taken into custody.

Upon arrest a search was conducted and the accused was found possessing a small quantity of suspected methamphetamine.

Angela CALDWELL, 49 years of age from Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh has been charged with Theft Under $5,000 and Possession of a Schedule I Substance – Methamphetamine. She has been released from custody with a court appearance scheduled for March 23, 2020 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.

(SAUGEEN FIRST NATION, ON) – On February 25, 2020 at 6:46 p.m. Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were dispatched to a residence at Cameron Drive, Saugeen First Nation after a male was hit in the head with a metal bar.

OPP officers attended and located a male who had an injury to his head. The victim was transported by ambulance to hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

During the investigation, officers arrested the male suspect who struck the victim.

Grey Bruce OPP have charged 47 year old, Jason PETONOQUOT from Saugeen First Nation with assault with a weapon, section 267(a) Criminal Code of Canada.

The accused was released on an Undertaking and is scheduled to appear in Ontario Court of Justice in Walkerton on March 18, 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.

(HURON EAST, ON) – Combatting impaired driving is a community issue and certainly takes the efforts of everyone to keep our roadways safe. Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) frequently receive calls from members of the public about possible impaired drivers and every single call is treated as a priority. Last weekend a call from a member of the public about a suspected impaired driver resulted in police removing another impaired driver off of Huron County roadways.

On Friday, February 21, 2020 at 6:45 p.m. Huron OPP members received a traffic complaint of a suspected impaired driver that was operating a pickup truck near Seaforth. Shortly thereafter an OPP officer spotted the suspect vehicle heading eastbound on Highway 8 out of Seaforth. A traffic stop was conducted and upon speaking with the driver the investigating officer noted the driver had consumed some alcohol. A roadside screening test was conducted and the driver subsequently registered a fail. As a result the driver was arrested and transported to the Exeter OPP detachment for breath tests.

The driver subsequently provided two samples of his breath to the qualified intoxilizer technician and both of his test results were analyzed to be above the legal limit.

Jacob ASHBY, 25 years of age, from Mitchell has been charged with Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) 80 Plus. He was also served with a 90-day driver’s licence suspension and his vehicle was impounded. He has been released from custody with a court date scheduled for March 23, 2020 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.

(DUFFERIN COUNTY, ON) – Members of the Dufferin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have been kept busy in the midst of the winter storm by responding to more than 35 calls involving motor vehicle collisions, abandoned vehicles left in snow drifts and stranded motorists. This is in addition to their regular calls for service.

Most notably, just after 3:00pm, OPP attended a single vehicle crash on Airport Road in the Township of Mulmur. The vehicle had left the roadway, rolled over and came to rest in the ditch. The officer made observations that the driver appeared to have been consuming alcohol prior to the collision.

67-year-old Craig PARSONS of Mulmur Township was arrested and charged with:

Operation while impaired by alcohol

Operation while impaired by alcohol – 80 plus

The accused was released and will appear in Orangeville court in March.

The OPP are reminding drivers to ensure they are driving according to the changing weather and road conditions. Turn on full headlight assembly (ensuring that taillights are functioning as well) and give yourself extra time to get to your destination.