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(CITY OF GUELPH, ON) – On February 19, 2020, at approximately 12:00 p.m., a Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer was monitoring traffic on the Hanlon Express Way in the City of Guelph. The officer observed a silver sedan travelling above the posted 80 km/h speed limit. The vehicle was locked on radar in excess of 165 km/h.

As a result, a 17-year-old from Waterdown has been charged with Racing a Motor Vehicle contrary to the Highway Traffic Act and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario court of justice – Guelph on May 6, 2020. The defendant’s vehicle and driver’s licence were seized for a period of seven days as per statute.

(TOWN OF PUSLINCH, ON) – On February 19, 2020, at approximately 5:40 a.m. members of the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a robbery in progress at a business on Brock Road South just north of Highway 401 in Aberfoyle.

It was reported that a lone suspect entered the gas station and demanded cash from the store employee.

The clerk was threatened however, no weapon was observed.

The suspect stole an undisclosed amount of currency and was last seen entering a black sedan with dark tinted windows and black spoked rims.

The suspect is described as male, tall , Caucasian, medium build and wearing a black hoody with an orange hood and grey sweatshirt under it, black pants and white running shoes.

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

(MUNICIPALITY OF SOUTH BRUCE, ON) – Officers from the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Detachment, with the assistance of the West Region OPP Traffic Incident Management & Enforcement (TIME) Team continue to investigate a two-vehicle fatal crash that occurred yesterday afternoon north of Mildmay.

Shortly after 4:00 p.m. on February 18, 2020 South Bruce OPP, South Bruce Fire Department and Bruce County Paramedic Services responded to the crash scene located on Highway 9 just south of Concession Road 12 East.

Upon arrival emergency personnel located two involved vehicles; a compact car and a transport truck.

The preliminary investigation has determined the compact vehicle was northbound on Highway 9 when for unknown reasons the driver crossed the center line into the path of a southbound transport truck and a head-on collision ensued.

The driver of the compact car was pronounced deceased at the scene.

The deceased has been identified as Kenneth Bruce MACDONALD, 75 years of age from Teeswater.

A post-mortem examination is scheduled to take place today.

The driver of the transport was uninjured.

Any person with information regarding this crash should immediately contact South Bruce OPP at 1-888-310-1122.Should you wish to remain anonymous, please 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.

(PLYMPTON-WYOMING, ON) – On February 17, 2020 at approximately 11:00 a.m. the Lambton County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to several calls in relation to a suspicious vehicle in the Town of Plympton-Wyoming.

Initial investigation revealed the occupants of the vehicle were approaching residences and attempting to sell their asphalt services.

The Lambton OPP is urging all homeowners to be very skeptical when someone arrives at your door wanting to inspect your home or inquiring about any personal information about you or your residence.

Here are some tips to protect yourself from a potential door-to-door scam.

Don’t feel pressured to make a quick decision – take time to do some research on a seller and the products first

Ask for photo ID, get the name of the person and of the company or charity they represent

Ask for the charity’s breakdown of where the funds are allocated. Be sure to get this in writing.

Never share any personal information or copies of any bills or financial statements

Only allow access to your property to people you trust

Research before you invest. Don’t sign anything and always read the fine print

Know your rights. Contact your local consumer affairs office- most provinces and territories have guidelines under their consumer protection act.

Reputable companies comply with the law. If you believe the business or salesperson made a false, misleading or deceptive statement you may have further remedies under the Consumer Protection Act. Further information can be found at www.ontario.ca/consumers/your-rights-under-consumer-protection-act

(TOWNSHIP OF GUELPH-ERAMOSA, ON) – On February 15, 2020, at approximately 5:20 p.m., the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a 911 call at an eating establishment located on the Main Street in Rockwood. It was reported that two people known to each other, were fighting on the balcony above the business.

As a result of the investigation, John David NICHOLSON, 56-years-old of Guelph-Eramosa Township has been charged with Assault and Utter Threats to Cause Death contrary to the Criminal Code. The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario court of Justice – Guelph on March 20. 2020 to speak to the charges.

(TOWNSHIP OF CENTRE WELLINGTON, ON) – On February 14, 2020, at approximately 8:45 p.m., a Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer was monitoring traffic and conducting radar on Wellington Road 7 near the Fourth Line. The officer observed an orange 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 resident 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 April 15, 2020. Their vehicle and driver’s licence were seized for a period of seven days as per statute.

(MUNICIPALITY OF SOUTH BRUCE, ON) – Officers from the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Detachment remain on scene of a two-vehicle fatal crash that occurred earlier this afternoon north of Mildmay.

Shortly after 4:00 p.m. South Bruce OPP, Huron County OPP, South Bruce Fire Department and Bruce County Paramedic Services responded to the crash scene located on Highway 9 just south of Concession Road 12 East.

The driver of a compact car has died at the scene. The other involved driver was uninjured.

Members from the West Region OPP Traffic Incident Management & Enforcement (TIME) Team are currently on scene assisting with the collision investigation.

The name of the deceased will be released pending next-of-kin notification.

Highway 9 will remain closed for next few hours for the collision investigation. It will be closed between Concession Road 12 East and Concession Road 10. Please take an alternate route to avoid delays.

Any person with information regarding this crash should immediately contact South Bruce OPP 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 www.cstip.ca, where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

(TOWNSHIP OF GUELPH/ERAMOSA, ON) – On September 16, 2019, a break-in occurred at a residence and garage on Jones Baseline in the Township of Guelph/Eramosa. It was reported that the buildings had been ransacked and a number tools had been stolen.

Investigators attended and found that a door at the residence had been pried open and that the pry tool had been left behind. Scenes of Crimes Officers (S.O.C.O.) had managed to lift a Deoxyribonucleic Acid (D.N.A.) sample from the tool.

Using the D.N.A. sample, investigators identified a suspect and filed for an arrest warrant. On January 28, 2020, investigators arrested and charged Matthew George Joseph BUTCHER, 37-years-old of Owen Sound with two counts of Break and Enter.

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.

(TOWN OF ERIN, ON) – On February 5, 2019 the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received numerous reports of thefts from vehicles in the Church Boulevard and Erin Heights Drive areas of Erin. Items reported stolen include chemotherapy medications, a cell phone, laptops and currency.

OPP are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying the vehicle and person captured in the attached surveillance video. Please see surveillance for descriptions of Person of Interest (P.O.I.).

If you were in the area of Erin near this time and have a dash cam or surveillance cameras or even saw something suspicious please contact the OPP.

Anyone with any information about this occurrence 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 www.csgw.tips. You may be eligible for a reward from Crime Stoppers of up to $2,000.

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(SOUTH BRUCE PENINSULA, ON) – On February 16, 2020 at 4:49 p.m. Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a traffic complaint involving a (black) car being driven erratically and speeding northbound on Bruce Road 10. OPP officers stopped the car on Highway 6, north of Wiarton, Bruce County.

The stopped vehicle was found to be stolen from Hanover. The driver and passenger of the vehicle were arrested at the scene by OPP officers.

The 23 year old driver, Matthew YOUNG from Hanover was charged with Theft of Motor Vehicle, section 333.1 Criminal Code of Canada (CC), Possession Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000, section 355(a) CC and Fail to Comply with Probation Order, section 733.1(1) CC.

The 35 year old passenger, Daniel HILSTAD-JOHNS from Hanover was charged with Theft of Motor Vehicle, section 333.1 Criminal Code of Canada (CC) and Possession Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000 section 355(a) CC.

The two accused were released on Undertakings to appear in Ontario Court of Justice in Owen Sound on March 12, 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.

(KEARNEY, ON) – On February 16, 2020, at approximately 2:56 p.m., Almaguin Highlands Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) with the assistance of the Kearney Fire Department and Parry Sound Ambulance Service, responded to a single motorized snow vehicle (MSV) collision near Rain Lake Road on the OFSC Top D trail, in the Town of Kearney.

The OPP investigation determined that the operator, 14-year-old Mark RAMOLLA of Springwater Township, Ontario, left the trail, struck a tree and was pronounced deceased shortly afterwards.

Assisting in the investigation are an OPP Reconstructionist and Technical Collision Investigator (TCI).

(Ramara, ON) – The Orillia Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is currently investigating an incident where two snowmobilers went into the water on Lake Simcoe in the Township of Ramara.

On February 16, 2020 at approximately 4:30 am the Orillia OPP were dispatched to a call reporting hearing voices screaming for help on Lake Simcoe at the area known as The Narrows.

Police arrived on the scene and could hear the men screaming for help. Ramara and Orillia Fire departments attended the scene and were able to rescue one of the stranded men. That male was transported to an Orillia area hospital by County of Simcoe Paramedic Services (CSPS) where he remains.

The other male has not been recovered as of yet. The OPP Under Water Search and Recovery Unit (USRU) and the OPP Helicopter (CFOPP) have been called in to assist locating the other snowmobiler.

More information will be released as it becomes available.

The Orillia OPP is committed to public safety and crime prevention. If you have any information about crime in our community please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS). You can submit your information online at www.crimestopperssdm.com if you have any information on this crime or any other crime. Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display and you will remain anonymous. Being anonymous, you will not testify in court and your information may lead to a cash reward of up to $2,000.00

(HALDIMAND COUNTY, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Haldimand County Detachment along with the OPP Underwater Search and Recovery Unit (USRU) are searching for a 9-year-old boy who had fallen into the waters of Lake Erie off the shoreline of Peacock Point in Nanticoke, Haldimand County, Ontario.

On Saturday February 15, 2020 at 4:35 p.m., OPP, Haldimand County Fire Services and Haldimand County paramedics responded to Peacock Point where it was reported two children had fallen into Lake Erie.

OPP learned that an 8-year-old male and a 9-year-old male were on the ice edge when a wave swept them into the lake.

A 10-year-old female who was with the boys, ran up to the roadway and flagged down a vehicle for help. A man and woman from the vehicle went out onto the ice to the water’s edge and were able to rescue the 8-year-old male.

The 9-year-old male did not resurface.

OPP were assisted by the U.S. Coast Guard who flew a helicopter in the area searching the area

The Joint Rescue and Co-ordination Centre also attended to assist with the search.

OPP Emergency Response Team members searched the shoreline with negative results.

The OPP USRU attended but the deteriorating and dangerous conditions kept them from entering into the water.

Search efforts were discontinued late Saturday and the status was changed to a recovery to resume the morning of Sunday February 16, 2020.

On Sunday February 16, 2020 at 8:30 a.m., the OPP USRU returned to the scene to assess the conditions of the area. Due to the incoming ice and build up, conditions were too dangerous to enter into the water.

Conditions continue to be assessed at this time.

OPP is utilizing their helicopter to search the area and the Joint Rescue Co-ordination Centre is also returning to search the area.

Updates will be provided as information becomes available.

(SOUTH BRUCE PENINSULA, ON) – On February 14, 2020, members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Community Street Crimes Unit (CSCU), West Region OPP Emergency Response Team (ERT), Grey-Bruce OPP and Owen Sound Police Service (OSPS) officers executed a Controlled Drugs and Substances Act search warrant at a property along Highway 21 in Town of South Bruce Peninsula.

As a result of the execution of the search warrant, police seized Cocaine, Heroin, Lysergic acid Diethylamide (LSD) and Oxycodone pills. The estimated, combined value of the seized controlled substances is $93,105.

Police also seized offence related property that consisted of more than $31,000, firearm, ammunition, digital scales, a cell phone, debt lists and packaging material.

The accused, a 49-year-old resident of Owen Sound, was charged with Possession of Cocaine for the purpose of Trafficking, Possession of Heroin for the purpose of Trafficking, Possession of LSD for the purpose of Trafficking, Possession of Oxycodone, Possess a Firearm while Prohibited and Possess Ammunition while Prohibited. They are scheduled to appear in court on March 19, 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 $2,000.

(SOUTHERN BRUCE COUNTY, ON) – The South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is sending out a scam warning after a report of a successful scam from a resident in the Municipality of Brockton. A special bank investigator”