Tag: Area OPP

(TOWNSHIP OF PERTH SOUTH, ON) On Friday June 27, 2014 just before midnight, an Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer was conducting patrols along Perth Line 32 West of Stratford when a fast moving vehicle was observed.

A vehicle was observed travelling west bound at a high rate of speed. The officer activated the police radar and locked the vehicle in at a speed of 136 km/h. This is 56 km/h above the posted 80 km/h zone. The vehicle, a Pontiac Sunfire was pulled over and the 18 year old male, a Stratford resident, was issued a summons for “race a motor vehicle”. The male is to appear at Stratford Court on July 22, 2014 to answer to this charge. His driver’s licence was suspended for seven days and his vehicle has been impounded for a week. The driver and his three teen passengers were picked up by his mother.

(TOWNSHIP OF PERTH SOUTH, ON) On Saturday June 28, 2014, shortly after 10 p.m., a vehicle travelling at an extremely high rate of speed was observed by a Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer on Perth Line 20 south of Sebringville. The officer activated the police radar and locked the vehicle in at a speed of 152 km/h., which is 72 km/h above the posted 80 km/h zone. The vehicle, a 2014 Mitsubishi LST was pulled over. The vehicle driver, a 37 year old male from Kitchener was issued a summons for “race a motor vehicle”. The driver is to appear at Stratford Court on August 12, 2014 to answer to this charge. His driver’s licence was suspended for seven days and his vehicle was towed from the scene and has been impounded for a week.

The South Bruce Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is advising that

Grey Road 10 will be temporarily closed between Bruce Road 19 and Concession 12 as result of a motor vehicle collision investigation. Motorists are advised to utilize the emergency detour route and or to avoid the area.

(TOWNSHIP OF PERTH EAST, ON) On Friday June 27, 2014, shortly before 9:30 a.m., Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers were dispatched to Perth Line 36 near Sebringville, where a male on an E-Bike was observed weaving all over the road and falling off his bike.

Police located the male who displayed obvious signs of impairment. The male was arrested and transported to the Perth County OPP Detachment in Sebringville, where he failed two Intoxilyzer breath tests.

Jerome CONNOLLY (54) of Stratford has been charged with “driving while ability impaired”, and “driving with more than 80 mgs. of alcohol in blood”. He is to appear at the Stratford Court of Justice on July 28, 2014 to answer to these charges. He was issued a 90 day driver’s licence suspension.

(MUNICIPALITY OF NORTH PERTH, ON) The Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is currently investigation the entry into four unlocked or open garages in Listowel.

Between Friday June 20 and June 26, residential garages on Parkview Cr., Riverview Dr., Inkerman St. E., and Boyne Ave S., were entered. Items removed from these garages were; bicycles, golf clubs, and other expensive sport equipment. Some garages had their overhead doors left open while others had unlocked man-doors.

Residents are urged to lock their vehicles, homes, outbuildings and garages. If you hear unusual noises or the dog barks, take it seriously. Look outside and if anything out of the ordinary is spotted call the police immediately. If strangers are checking out your neighbourhood during the day or at night, try to obtain a description, get a licence plate and report this to the police right away.

Anyone with information about these thefts or the whereabouts of the stolen items is requested to contact the Perth County OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), and you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000

(ST.MARYS, ON) On Wednesday June 25, 2014, Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers were called to the former Arthur Meighen Public School at 151 Water St. in St.Marys, where a break-in had occurred.

Investigation revealed that sometime between Monday June 23 and Wednesday June 25, an unknown culprit(s) gained entry into the building. The building was rummaged through and the old music room was ransacked. A number of items stored in the building were damaged and graffiti was spray painted on a wall.

The Perth County OPP is requesting anyone with information about this incident to contact them at 1-888-310-1122. If you have information but wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), and you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000. If suspicious activity around the former school building is observed, please contact the OPP immediately.

(WALKERTON, ON) – On June 25, 2014 at 9:06 am, the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a 2 vehicle crash on Yonge Street South in Walkerton. Officers arrived to find that a Red Toyota was stopped on Yonge Street South, waiting to turn, when it was struck by a Silver Hyundai. The driver of the Hyundai, an 18 year old Brockton teen, was charged with Careless driving. There were no injuries reported.

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, you can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or send a web-tip to crimestop-gb.org, where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

(HURON TWP, ON) – On June 26, 2014 at 8:57 pm, the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a fail to remain crash involving a bicycle on Concession 12 in Huron Township. Officers attended with Bruce County Paramedics and the Ripley Fire Department to find an injured cyclist in the ditch north of Concession 12. The involved vehicle wasn’t at the scene of the crash.

The cyclist was transported to hospital by ambulance and then air lifted to another hospital for treatment of serious, but non-life threatening injuries.

OPP Technical Traffic Collision investigation unit and OPP Forensic Identification unit are assisting the South Bruce OPP with this investigation.

Concession 12 is closed between Side road 20 and Side road 25 for the protection of emergency responders. Motorists are asked to respect the closure and avoid the incident area.

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, you can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or send a web-tip to crimestop-gb.org, where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

(SOUTHERN BRUCE COUNTY, ON) – In light of the recent break and enters; the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is resending the following tips to help protect your property.

Tall trees, shrubs and fences create hiding spots for criminals. Keep your landscaping neatly groomed and consider a shorter fence.

Lock the doors and windows, even if you’re going out for a short time. Consider using quality locks and a deadbolt on each outside door.

Keep the grass cut or keep the driveway shovelled and don’t let the mail accumulate if you’re going to be away.

Engrave identifying marks on your property. This makes it easier for police to identify your belongings if they are stolen.

Make sure the outside lights work and use them to deter low light visitors.

Know your neighbours and watch for suspicious people or activity on your block.

Don’t leave valuables in plain sight and don’t hide a spare house key outside.

If you’re planning a trip, be careful who you tell. Try not to advertise your absence with electronic or answering machine messages.

Break ins are a crime of opportunity, that you can help control. Suspicious vehicles or people should be reported to police.

Anyone interested in more information on crime prevention tips can check online at http://www.opp.ca/.

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, you can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or send a web-tip to crimestop-gb.org, where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

(HURON COUNTY, ON) – Highway deaths with speed as a causal factor have doubled in 2014 compared to the same period last year according to recent data released by the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP). The OPP is calling on all drivers, boaters and off-road vehicle (ORV) enthusiasts to work together to make the upcoming Canada Day holiday weekend a safe one. Huron OPP officers will be highly visible providing both enforcement and awareness. Officers will be patrolling both our roadways and Lake Huron.

According to the data, speed-related deaths are currently in the lead when compared to collision fatalities in which distracted or impaired driving were causal factors. Of the 113 people who have been killed on OPP-patrolled roads so far this year (as of June 15, 2014), speed was a factor in 33 of those deaths. Distracted driving is in second place at 24 fatalities and impaired driving related deaths are at 12.

“Last year speed was a factor in more than 11,000 collisions we investigated so there is no question that speed threatens the safety of all road users. As people make travel plans for the upcoming Canada Day weekend, drivers need to remember that speeding, following too closely, making unsafe lane changes, road rage and failing to yield right-of-way are all aggressive driving behaviours that injure and kill people of all ages every year,” said Deputy Commissioner Brad Blair, Provincial Commander of Traffic Safety and Operational Support.

“In 2013 our officers laid nearly 300,000 speeding charges across the province. Almost 3,000 of those charges involved the motorist driving 50 km/h or more over the posted speed – one of the most aggressive, reckless and dangerous driving behaviours on our roads. The motoring public has the right to be safe and it is an unacceptable injustice to all safe drivers and innocent passengers when aggressive drivers display this type of behaviour and endanger everyone,” said Chief Superintendent Don Bell, Commander, OPP Highway Safety Division.

Huron County OPP is reminding all drivers who will be travelling on Ontario roads, waterways and trails that they have the ability to make it an incident-free weekend. Every driver is in control of their behaviour and the OPP acknowledges that the majority of people who operate a vehicle, boat or off-road vehicle take this responsibility seriously.

Because of the irresponsible few who do not, the OPP is counting on members of the public to take charge of the situation when they are with someone who is driving unsafely and placing themselves and other people at risk of death or serious injury.

Never feel guilty about asking them to stop, encourage them to drive safely and remind them that the safety of other people is at stake. This is one more way to raise awareness and influence positive driving behaviour among motorists, boaters and off-roaders.

Also, if you suspect that someone is operating a motor vehicle, boat or ORV while impaired, call 9-1-1. In doing so, you are playing a very important role in helping the OPP save lives. By working together, the OPP and the public can ensure that everyone has a safe, enjoyable Canada Day weekend!

(KINCARDINE, ON) – On June 25, 2014 at 2:57 pm, the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a break in at a residence in the 200 block of Durham Street in Kincardine. Sometime between 7:30 am and 2:30 pm on June 25, 2014 the home was forcibly entered through a window. The list of stolen property is a quantity of American coins, a quantity of Canadian coins and an assortment of Jewellery including ear rings, necklaces, rings and watches. The value of the stolen property and cost of repairs is estimated to be more than $3,000.

Suspicious vehicles or suspicious people need to be reported to police.

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, you can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or send a web-tip to crimestop-gb.org, where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

(GODERICH, ON) – A 19 year old male has been charged with Arson after a police investigation determined he had set fire to a garbage dumpster. Just before midnight on June 18, 2014 Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers and Goderich Fire Department members attended to the rear of the Goderich District Collegiate Institute located on South Street in Goderich for the dumpster fire. It was determined the fire was suspicious nature and police initiated an investigation.

Investigators have since determined 19 year old Joshua LAYCOX from Central Huron set fire to the dumpster and he is now facing a charge of Arson. He has been released from custody and has a court appearance scheduled for July 7, 2014 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.

(BLUEWATER, ON) – A 39 year old male will be without driving privileges for three days this week following a traffic stop on June 22, 2014. At 3:15 a.m., Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers responded to a complaint of a red SUV that was heading northbound on Bluewater Veteran’s Highway. The witness observed the driver of the Ford SUV travelling in and out of the marked lane of travel. Officers located and stopped the suspect vehicle on Bluewater Veteran’s Highway near Telephone Road.

Upon speaking with the driver the officer detected the driver had been drinking alcohol. This resulted in a roadside test being administered. The driver failed the roadside test and was transported to the Forest OPP Detachment for breath tests.

He later provided samples of his breath to the Intoxilizer Technician and his readings now registered in the warn range. As a result, a 39 year old male driver from Chatham was served with a three day driver’s license suspension. Additionally, his motor vehicle has been impounded for three days.

(GODERICH, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers including members from the Huron OPP Crime Unit have arrested three teens in relation to a recent theft and subsequent arson of a pickup truck. Just before 2:00 a.m. on June 20, 2014 Huron County OPP and Goderich Fire Department responded to a vehicle fire at the Goderich District Collegiate Institute (GDCI) parking lot located on Bennett Street West. Goderich Fire extinguished the fire; however, the 1998 GMC pickup sustained extensive fire damage.

Police investigation determined the suspects entered the pickup truck that was parked on Bennett Street East and proceeded to steal a CB radio from the truck. Two of the youth then proceeded to steal the truck. They didn’t make it very far down the road as the truck ran out of power as it approached the GDCI parking lot. One of the suspects then intentionally set the truck on fire and fled the scene.

Police have now arrested and charged the three involved suspects.

Tyler BECKER-HENDERSON, age 18, from Goderich has been charged with Arson, Theft Under $5,000 – Motor Vehicle and Theft Under $5,000. He has been released from custody and has a court appearance scheduled for July 7, 2014 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.

Joseph POTTIE, age 18, from Goderich has been charged with Theft Under $5,000 – Motor Vehicle and Theft Under $5,000. He has been released from custody and has a court appearance scheduled for August 18, 2014 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.

Zachary CHRYSLER, age 19, from Goderich has been charged with Theft Under $5,000. He has been released from custody and has a court appearance scheduled for August 18, 2014 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.

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.

(TOWN OF MINTO, ON) – On June 24, 2014 at approximately 7:00 a.m. members of the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Street Crime Unit executed a Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) search warrant at a residence located on John Street, Harriston, in the Town of Minto.

Officers searched the residence and located a quantity of methamphetamine, marihuana and multiple pills including oxycodone as well as drug paraphernalia. Police also seized a large quantity of illegal cigarettes.

James YORK aged 48 of Harriston has been charged with Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking Methamphetamine, Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking Marihuana, Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking Oxycodone contrary to the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act. The accused was held for a bail hearing.

York was also charged with Possession of Unmarked Cigarettes and Possession of Unmarked Cigarettes for Sale Purposes contrary to the Tobacco Tax Act and is scheduled to appear in Provincial Offences Court on September 17, 2014 to answer to the charges.