Tag: Area OPP

(SOUTHERN BRUCE COUNTY, ON) – The South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating reports of thefts from motor vehicles.

On June 18, 2014 at 1:34 pm, police received a report on the theft of hairdressing supplies from a vehicle that was parked in a 2nd Street, Chesley driveway overnight.

On June 19, 2014, police received a report on the theft of cash and an IPod from a vehicle that was parked in a McGivern Street, Walkerton driveway overnight.

The South Bruce OPP is encouraging residents to follow tips from the Lock it or Lose it initiative to help prevent thefts of motor vehicles and thefts from motor vehicles:

Always roll up your vehicle’s windows, lock the doors and pocket the key

Never leave your vehicle unattended while its running

If you have a garage, use it. Lock the vehicle and the garage doors

Never leave your vehicle keys in plain view or easily accessible

Always park in a busy, well lit area

Never leave valuable objects or packages in plain view

You work hard to earn your money, so work hard to protect your purchases…Lock it or Lose it.

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.

(ELDERSLIE TWP, ON) – On June 24, 2014 at 9:17 am, the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of an overnight break in at a residence in the 600 block of Concession 2 in Elderslie Township. Officers arrived at the address and found a suspicious vehicle in the driveway that was filled with property.

28 year old Katelyn KOURY of Owen Sound has been charged with Break and enter and 2 counts of Possessing stolen property. She is scheduled to appear in court on July 28, 2014 to answer to the charges.

The South Bruce OPP is continuing the investigation with the assistance of the South Bruce OPP Crime unit. A quantity of alcohol and tools has been recovered.

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.

(SOUTH HURON, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers are currently investigating a theft of rims and tires that were stolen this past weekend.

Those responsible attended Huron Motor Products on London Road and proceeded to steal a complete set of rims and tires off of a brand new GMC Sierra pickup. The aluminum rims are described as being 20” heavy duty ultra-brights. The truck was left behind on four cement blocks.

The approximate value of the rims and tires is $4,000. This theft took place sometime between 6:00 p.m. on June 21 and 7:00 a.m. on June 23, 2014.

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.

(HURON EAST, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers are currently investigating a break, enter and theft that took place at a barn located on Cardiff Road. Sometime during the last two weeks those responsible attended the unoccupied property and entered the unlocked barn. Once inside they stole a 4’ X 6’ homemade steel utility trailer. The trailer was painted black with white rims. They also stole a model 826 Noma gas powered snow blower; this model operates on a track system. As well, a John Deere snow blower attachment for a riding lawn mower was stolen along with an older model chainsaw

The value of the stolen goods is estimated at $1300.

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.

(GODERICH, ON) – A 21 year old male was arrested twice over the course of a couple days this past week. Just before 9:00 p.m. on June 20, 2014 Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers attended the Zehr’s Market grocery store located on Huron Road to investigate a report of a male acting suspiciously in the store. Officers located the male inside the store and arrested the male under the authority of the Trespass to Property Act. Upon arrest officers searched the male and found a quantity of suspected hydromorphone and drug paraphernalia. In addition, the male was in possession of stolen credit card and a prohibited knife. Further investigation revealed the male had used the stolen credit card at a local bank by fraudulently obtaining a cash advance.

The male then attempted to mislead police in their investigation by providing a false name. Officers were able to later determine the male’s correct name and they also determined the male was currently serving a probation sentence.

As a result, 21 year old Christopher JOHNSTON, from Goderich was charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance (Hydromorphone), Possession of a Stolen Credit, Use a Stolen Credit Card, Unauthorized Possession of a Prohibited Weapon, Public Mischief and two counts of Fail to Comply with a Probation Order.

He was later released on a recognizance to the court and two days later he was arrested again. Police learned the male provided a false address to the courts to satisfy a condition of his release. On June 22, 2014 at 11:00 p.m. Huron OPP officers spotted the male cycling on West Street in the Town of Goderich. Officers stopped the male and arrested the male for failing to comply with a condition of his recognizance. Upon arrest officers searched the male and located a quantity of suspected Hydromorphone.

As a result of his second arrest JOHNSTON was charged with: Possession of a Controlled Substance (Hydromorphone), Fail to Comply with Probation Order and three counts of Fail to Comply with a Recognizance. He remains in custody with a video court appearance scheduled for the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich on June 25, 2014.

(TOWNSHIP OF PERTH SOUTH, ON) On Monday June 23, 2014, Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers were dispatched to a rural address along Line 26 west of Avonton where a construction trailer had been broken into.

Investigation indicated that sometime between 8 p.m. on Sunday June 22nd and 8 a.m. on Monday June 23rd, unknown person(s) attended the rural construction site and removed the lock from the trailer. A large number of drills, saws, batteries, nailers, and hand tools were removed from inside. The majority of the power tools are manufactured by DeWalt and Hilti. An ATV or some other motor vehicle may have been used to remove the items from the property.

Anyone with information about the theft of these tools 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

(MUNICIPALITY OF NORTH PERTH, ON) Sometime between Tuesday May 27, 2014 and Wednesday May 28, 2014 a classic 1977 Ford F150 pickup truck was stolen from the back of a field along Perth Line 86 east of Listowel.

The Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) investigated this theft however the vehicle has not yet been located. The public is requested to contact the Perth County OPP at 1-888-310-1122 if you know the trucks whereabouts. 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

Truck description;

– Dark green coloured 1977 Ford F150 pickup truck with a regular cab.

– Narrow box with fenders around the rear wheels.

– Heavy iron bumper on the back

(KINCARDINE, ON) – On June 22, 2014 at 2:13 am, a South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer on patrol along Queen Street North in Kincardine stopped to talk to a cyclist and discovered the man had a quantity of illegal drugs. 44 year old Paul BROWN of Kincardine has been charged with Possession of a controlled substance and Breach of probation. He is scheduled to appear in court on July 21, 2014 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, 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.

(WALKERTON, ON) – On June 20, 2014, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau – Drug Enforcement Unit, with the assistance of the West Region Support Team, and South Bruce OPP, executed a Controlled Drugs and Substances Act search warrant at a property on Campbell Street in Walkerton.

As a result of the execution of the search warrant, Police seized cannabis marihuana, methamphetamine, MDMA (ecstasy), and LSD. The combined estimated value of the seized controlled substances was $3,800.00.

34 year old Joseph ANNESS of Brockton has been charged with 4 counts of Possessing a controlled substance and Breach of Probation. 26 year old Melissa GLYNN of Brockton has been charged with 4 counts of Possessing a controlled substance. They were both held in custody pending the results of a bail hearing scheduled for June 23, 2014 at 2:00 pm.

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.

(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.

(MUNICIPALITY OF NORTH PERTH, ON) On Saturday June 21, 2014, shortly after 10 p.m., a Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer observed a fast moving GMC sierra pickup truck travelling east bound on Perth Line 93 north east of Palmerston.

The officer activated the police radar and determined that the truck was travelling 139 km/h in a posted 80 km/h zone. The driver of the truck displayed signs of impairment and was arrested.

Andrey GAWEL (65) of the Town of Minto has been charged with the Criminal Code if Canada offence “driving while ability impaired”, and with the Ontario Highway Traffic Act offence of “race a motor vehicle”. He is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice on August 06, 2014 to answer to these charges. His driver’s licence has been suspended for seven days and his truck was impounded for a week.

(HOWICK, ON) – A quick call to police by an alert witness has led to the arrest of two males. Just before 8:00 a.m. on June 19, 2014 Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers responded to a call of a suspicious male that was seen crawling out of a ditch near a Gough Road residence. The witness maintained a visual on the suspect male and watched him enter a residence on Gough Road. Huron County OPP officers along with officers from the West Region Canine Team and the West Region Emergency Response Team (ERT) attended the scene and were able to locate and arrest a 20 year old male suspect inside the residence.

Meanwhile, a short distance away on Mud Lake Line officers encountered a second suspicious male. Police observed the suspect driving a Kawasaki sport bike very slowly down the fresh gravel road. The male was having difficulty keeping his motorcycle upright and at a steady speed. Officers signaled for the driver to stop however the driver failed to stop and proceeded to drive through a stop sign at the intersection of Mud Lake Line and Harriston Road.

The driver attempted to evade police however the driver was having difficulty on the gravel roadway and the engine appeared to sputter out on the driver.

The driver ended up stopping for police and was arrested on the spot. A check on the motorcycle revealed the 2012 Kawasaki Ninja was reported stolen from the region of Waterloo. Further checks revealed the driver held a suspended driver’s licence.

Kevin HARPER, 22 years of age from Harriston has been charged with Flight from Police, Possession of Property Obtained by Crime, Driving While Under Suspension, Use Plate not Authorized for Vehicle and Operate a Motor Vehicle without Insurance. He has a court appearance scheduled for Ontario Court of Justice – Wingham on August 21, 2014.

Jacob MCDONALD, 20 years of age from Brockton has been charged with Trespassing and Fail to Comply with Probation Order. He has a court date scheduled for the Ontario Court of Justice – Wingham on August 21, 2014.

(MUNICIPALITY OF NORTH PERTH, ON) On Saturday morning June 21, 2014, shortly before 10:30 a.m., Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers were dispatched to a motor vehicle collision along Line 87 West of Hwy 23, involving a Chevrolet 2500 4×4 pickup truck that had struck a tree.

An observant citizen observed a young male near the truck and provided police with the male’s description. While heading to the collision location, an officer observed this male walking south bound on Hwy 23. The officer spoke with the male and made additional checks into the ownership of the pickup truck. It was determined that the pickup truck had been stolen from the Town of Arthur and that a business in which the keys to the pickup truck were stored had also been broken into.

Kevin HARPER (22) of the Town of Minto has been charged with the following Criminal Code of Canada offences:

– Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000

– Possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000

– Break and enter a place, commit an indictable offence

He was held for a bail hearing scheduled for Monday June 23, 2014 in Stratford Court.

Prior to the pickup truck being stolen, an 18 foot, black coloured, “Beaver Tail”, utility trailer had been attached to the truck. The trailer, which has not yet been recovered, was carrying a large tank used to coat concrete foundations with tar.

Anyone with information about this collision, the theft of this truck, or who knows the trailers whereabouts 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

(TIVERTON, ON) – On June 19, 2014 at 2:47 pm, members of the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting R.I.D.E. on King Street in Tiverton when a Silver Dodge Caravan stopped. Officers noticed that the driver was talking on a cell phone. 39 year old Richard BRINDLEY of Kincardine Township was charged with Distracted driving.

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) – The South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is sending another fraud warning after receiving a report that a resident in the Municipality of Brockton had lost money. A message was sent through Facebook to notify the recipient they had won money. $575 was sent to secure the “winnings”, but there is no “prize” money being awarded.

There is no magic to preventing fraud. If something sounds too good to be true or seems a little “weird” it probably is. Beware of unsolicited phone calls, emails, letters, faxes and strangers at your door. Unsolicited means that you didn’t ask for it. It’s your money, you work hard for it, so don’t hand it over to a con artist. Hang up the phone, delete the emails, ignore the faxes and close your door; if they can’t interact with you, they can’t steal your money.

Anyone interested in more information on Fraud can call the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre at 1 888 495 8501 or online at http://www.antifraudcentre.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.