(NORTH HURON, ON) – A traffic stop for speeding last night in Blyth has resulted in a criminal charge of Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration 80 Plus” against a Central Huron resident.
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(GODERICH, ON) – Three Huron County residents are facing charges after police caught them in possession of stolen property from a break-in that occurred in Goderich at the end of December.
On December 27, 2019 Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers received a report of a break, enter and theft that took place at a business located on West Street in the Town of Goderich. Several items were stolen including electronics and cash.
Investigators began working on the case and it wasn’t long before they were successful in identifying a suspect. On Thursday, January 9, 2020 members from the Huron-Perth Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Community Street Crimes Unit (CSCU), West Region OPP Emergency Response Team (ERT) and Huron County OPP Detachment executed a search warrant at a residence located on Bennett Street East in the Town of Goderich.
As a result of the execution of the search warrant, police seized two stolen laptop computers, suspected methamphetamine and other suspected stolen property items.
Two accused were arrested yesterday and a third accused was arrested this afternoon.
Steven SLOTEGRAAF, 43 years of age from Goderich has been charged with Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000, Possession of Methamphetamine and Fail to Comply with Conditions of an Undertaking.
Josi SCRUTON, 28 years of age from Goderich has been charged with Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000 and Possession of Methamphetamine.
Christopher KURTH, 34 years of age from Clinton has been charged with Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000, Possession of Methamphetamine and Fail to Comply with Probation Order.
All three accused have since been released from custody with court appearances scheduled for February 10, 2020 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.
Any person with information regarding this investigation is asked to 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.
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Remains Found In Burned Residence
(GREY HIGHLANDS, ON) – On January 9, 2020 at 7:14 a.m. Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were dispatched to a fully engulfed house fire at Artemesia-Euphrasia Townline, east of Grey Road 13, Grey Highlands. At the scene OPP officers were able to account for two of the three occupants living in the home.
Grey Highlands Fire Department and Grey County Paramedics attended the scene. One of the two occupants, at the scene, was transported to hospital by an ambulance with serious injuries. A third occupant of residence is unaccounted for at this time.
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On January 10, 2020 Grey Bruce OPP, along with OPP Forensic Identification Services, Grey Highlands Fire Department and Ontario Fire Marshal, returned to the scene of the structure fire and continued the fire investigation.
After a search of the burned residence, remains have been located. Ontario Coroner’s Office is now involved in the investigation. Grey Bruce OPP are waiting to after a post mortem examination before providing any identification.
Police will be remaining on scene as the investigation continues.
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.
(NORTH HURON, ON) – A Wingham resident is facing 10 criminal charges connected to a string of break-ins that have occurred in the Town of Wingham over the last few weeks.
On Thursday, January 9, 2020 members from the Huron-Perth Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Community Street Crimes Unit (CSCU), West Region OPP Emergency Response Team (ERT) and Huron County OPP Detachment executed a search warrant at a residence located on Minnie Street in Wingham.
As a result of the execution of the search warrant, police seized five stolen laptop computers, numerous sets of stolen keys, break-in tools and two sets of brass knuckles.
Additionally, through further investigation officers were able to determine the accused was connected to four separate break, enter and thefts that have taken place in the Town of Wingham over the last few weeks.
James LEACHMAN, 26 years of age from Wingham has been charged with the following offences:
Two counts – Break, Enter a Place – Intent to Commit Indictable Offence
Two counts – Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000
Two counts – Fail to Comply with Probation Order
Two counts – Possession of Break-in Instruments
Use Disguise With Intent
Unauthorized Possession of a Weapon
He has been released from custody with a court appearance scheduled for February 24, 2020 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.
Any person with information regarding this investigation is asked to 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
(GREY HIGHLANDS, ON) – On January 9, 2020 at 7:14 a.m. Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were dispatched to a fully engulfed house fire at Artemesia-Euphrasia Townline, east of Grey Road 13, Grey Highlands. At the scene OPP officers were able to account for two of the three occupants living in the home.
Grey Highlands Fire Department and Grey County Paramedics attended the scene. One of the two occupants, at the scene, was transported to hospital by an ambulance with serious injuries.
Artemesia-Euphrasia Townline was closed in the area for half the day while Grey Highlands fire fighters battled the flames.
Police remain on the scene at this time and continue to investigate with the Ontario Fire Marshal the cause of the fire. The third occupant of the residence has not been accounted for at this time.
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.
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Murder & Arson – HOWARD
COUNTY OF WELLINGTON, ON) – The Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Major Crime Unit, under the direction of Acting Detective Inspector Chris Josiah of the OPP Criminal Investigation Branch (CIB) has been contacted by the Burleigh County Sheriff’s Department regarding an ongoing investigation.
The Burleigh County Sheriff’s Department issued an Arrest Warrant for Earl Roy HOWARD, 41-years-old of Belwood, Ontario, in connection with the arson and death of Chad ENTZEL, 42-years-old of Bismarck, North Dakota, USA, on January 2, 2020.
United States (US) Officials arrested HOWARD without incident early Thursday January 9, 2020 at the US Customs and Border Protection Port Huron, Port of Entry. The accused has been charged by the Burleigh County Sheriff’s Department with:
AA Felony Murder
AA Felony Conspiracy to Commit Murder
B Felony Arson
B Felony Conspiracy to Commit Arson
C Felony Conspiracy to Commit Tampering with Physical Evidence
Anyone with any information about this occurrence or the accused is asked to contact the Wellington County OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or the Burleigh County Sheriff’s Department at 701-222-6651. 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.
(MORRIS-TURNBERRY, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is seeking tips from the public to help solve a recent break-in and theft that has taken place in Bluevale.
Sometime between December 26th and December 30th, 2019 someone forced entry into a Margaret Street residence through a patio door. Upon entering the residence those responsible ransacked the residence and broke into a gun locker.
The three firearms stolen are:
A Browning Cynergy 12 gauge shotgun with a brown stock and a silver barrel
A Browning Bar II Safari 300 semi-automatic with a brown wooden stock
A CJZ replica AK47 with a folding stock
Also stolen was some high value jewellery valued at approximately $180,000. The stolen pieces consisted of a large white 14 karat gold cross with diamonds, a ladies’ ring with a blue stone and multiple diamonds, a men’s 14 karat gold ring with diamonds and other assorted diamond chains.
In addition to the stolen jewellery & firearms, a quantity of cash was also stolen.
Any person with information regarding this break, enter and theft is asked to 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.
(BRUCE TWP, ON) – On January 9, 2020, members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Community Street Crimes Unit (CSCU) executed a Search Warrant at a property along Sunset Drive in Bruce Township.
As a result of the execution of the search warrant, police seized a quantity of cocaine. The estimated value of the seized controlled substances is $50.00.
Police also recovered a stolen pick-up truck at the scene, valued at more than $20,000.
Bradley DOHERTY, 35-years-old, of Kincardine was charged with:
Possess Property Obtained by Crime
Possess a Controlled Substance
Fraud
Fail to Comply with Recognizance
Fail to Surrender Suspended Licence
Use Unauthorized Licence Plates, and
Drive with Speed Measuring Device
He was held in custody pending the result of a bail hearing.
Pauline SHEARER, 39-years-old, of Kincardine was charged with:
Possess Property Obtained by Crime
Fraud
Possess a Controlled Substance
Use Unauthorized Licence Plates, and
Drive with Speed Measuring Device
Investigators further charged her with:
Break and Enter
2 counts of Possess a Firearm Obtained by Crime
2 counts of Trafficking a Firearm
Possess a Weapon for the purpose of Trafficking
2 counts of Conspiracy to commit an Indictable Offence
Provide a False Statement regarding a Firearm
Obstruct Peace Officer, and
Fail to Comply with Recognizance
stemming from a different investigation. She was held in custody pending the result of a bail hearing.
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.
(SOUTH HURON, ON) – A traffic stop for a burnt out headlight in Exeter turned into a little more than a simple ticket last night in Exeter.
At approximately midnight on January 8, 2020 a Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer was conducting patrols in Exeter when he observed a motor vehicle travelling eastbound on Thames Road West with a burnt out headlight. A traffic stop was conducted and upon speaking with the driver the officer noted the driver had consumed some alcohol.
Accordingly a Standard Field Sobriety Test (SFST) was conducted and the driver performed poorly on the test. He was placed under arrest and was subsequently transported to the Exeter OPP Detachment for breath tests. Two samples of his breath were taken and both samples registered over the legal limit.
Additionally, police discovered the driver was currently suspended from driving and he also had open alcohol inside the vehicle.
John CLARK, 28 years of age from Dashwood has been charged with Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 Plus), Drive While Under Suspension, Drive Motor Vehicle With Open Container of Liquor and Drive Motor Vehicle Without Proper Headlights. He has since been released from custody with a court appearance scheduled for February 20, 2020 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Exeter.
(SOUTH HURON, ON) – A South Huron resident has been charged with Impaired Operation and Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 Plus) following a collision investigation conducted by Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP).
At approximately 11:28 p.m. on January 2, 2020 Huron OPP officers received information about a single motor vehicle collision that occurred on Airport Line near Kirkton Road. Prior to arriving on scene officers received further information that a passerby had picked up an occupant of the vehicle and had just dropped him off at a residence in Crediton.
Upon arriving at the crash scene officers located a heavily damaged car that had appeared to have rolled several times. Upon checking over the crash scene and determining nobody remained on scene officers attended the residence in Crediton to check on the occupant that had been dropped off.
Initially officers were met with some deception however it didn’t take long before officers were able to locate and speak with the driver of the wrecked vehicle. Upon speaking with the driver officers noted the male was displaying signs that he was impaired by alcohol. Additionally, police noted the male had sustained an injury from the crash. The driver was arrested for impaired driving and was transported to hospital to have his injury treated.
While at the hospital the accused provided two samples of his breath to a qualified intoxilizer technician and both of his samples registered above the legal limit. Upon release from the hospital the accused was transported to the Exeter OPP Detachment for processing.
Christopher HUNT, 34 years of age, from Crediton has been charged with Impaired Operation and Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 Plus). The accused was later released from custody with a court appearance scheduled for February 20, 2020 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Exeter.
(CARRICK TWP, ON) – On January 8, 2020 at 11:15 p.m., the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report a single vehicle crash along Concession 14 in Carrick Township. Officers arrived to find that the vehicle had left the roadway and rolled over before coming to rest in the ditch. The driver was found to have been drinking alcohol.
Kenneth COWTAN, 52-years-old, of Brant Township has been charged with Impaired Driving, Refuse Breath Sample, Drive while Prohibited, Drive while Suspended and Fail to Wear Seatbelt. He is scheduled to appear in court on January 29, 2020 to answer to the charges.
There were no injuries reported at the scene.
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.
(SOUTH HURON, ON) – A Stratford resident is facing a lengthy list of charges stemming from an incident involving a vehicle that collided with a building at the north end of Exeter last weekend.
Just after 1:00 a.m. on January 4, 2020 Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers responded to a gas bar located on Main Street North to check on a driver that just drove into the building.
Upon arrival officers located a male seated in the driver’s seat of sedan that had collided with the gas station. Upon further investigation it was noted the driver was displaying signs of impairment through a drug. A Standard Field Sobriety Test (SFST) was conducted and the driver performed poorly. Consequently he was placed under arrest for Impaired Operation and was transported to Stratford for an evaluation conducted by a Drug Recognition Expert (DRE). An evaluation was conducted and it was determined by the DRE the driver was indeed impaired by a drug.
Further investigation revealed the accused was driving while prohibited and suspended. Furthermore, he was operating his vehicle without insurance and an ignition interlock device as required.
Christopher BLUM, 36 years of age, from Stratford has been charged with Impaired Operation, Operation While Prohibited, Driving While under Suspension, Operate a Motor Vehicle without Insurance, Fail to Have Insurance Card and Drive Motor Vehicle – Not Equipped with Ignition Interlock Device. The accused was later released from custody with a court appearance scheduled for February 10, 2020 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.
(TOWNSHIP OF PUSLINCH, ON) – On January 3, 2020 the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a break and enter into a utility trailer that was parked on a rural property on Watson Road.
Investigation revealed that sometime between December 31, 2019 and January 1, 2020 unknown suspect/s gained entry into a locked trailer that was parked at a construction site.
A number of tools including:
1. Honda 5000 Watt generator
2. Hitachi framing nailer
3. Bostitch straight nail gun
4. Joist hanging nailer
5. 100 ft air hoses
6. 100 ft extension cords.
Suspect/s also caused approximately $400 worth of damage to the trailer.
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.
TOWNSHIP OF WELLINGTON NORTH, ON) – On January 7, 2020, at approximately 12:45 p.m. the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) investigated the driver of a sedan on Highway 6 as it entered into Mount Forest 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 Test was conducted which resulted in a fail. The driver was arrested and brought to a local OPP operations centre for further testing.
Kenneth CRAINE, 31-years-old of Wellington North Township has been charged with Impaired Operation – 80 Plus (mg of alcohol per 100 mL of blood), Drive Motor Vehicle with Alcohol Readily Available contrary to the Liquor Licence Act and Drive – Handheld Communication Device contrary to the Highway Traffic Act. 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 February 11, 2020.
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.
(LAMBTON/MIDDLESEX, ON) – On January 3, 2020, Lambton County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), with the assistance of Middlesex OPP, located a stolen motor vehicle from the Town of Petrolia.
At approximately 7:30 p.m., Lambton County OPP were contacted regarding a stolen vehicle from the Town of Petrolia. While investigating this incident, Lambton OPP then received a report of a gasoline theft, with the vehicle description matching that of the stolen pickup truck.
At 8:51 p.m., Middlesex County OPP located the vehicle and arrested the driver and passenger without incident. At the time of arrest, the driver gave a false name and was later identified by Lambton OPP officers. Two police cruisers sustained minor damage. There were no injuries.
A 16-year-old youth of Petrolia, was arrested and charged with:
Theft of Motor Vehicle.
Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000.
Obstruct Peace Officer.
Break and Enter.
Theft Under $5,000.
Fail to Comply with Recognizance (three counts).
Failure to comply with Judicial Release pursuant to the Youth Criminal Justice Act (three counts).
A 13-year-old of Petrolia was also arrested and charged with Theft of a Motor Vehicle and Theft Under $5000, pursuant to the Youth Criminal Justice Act.