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(HURON COUNTY, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) would like to remind our residents that crime prevention is a shared responsibility and we all have a role to play. Recently, Huron County OPP along with other detachments in West Region have investigated a number of break, enter and thefts including day-time break and enters.

Two day-time break, enter and thefts occurred in Goderich during the last week of May wherein the thief forced entry into both residences and escaped with jewellery and cash. Huron County OPP continues to investigate these crimes and encourages members of the public to contact the Huron County OPP Detachment at (519) 524-8314 with any information you may have about these crimes. 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.

The best way to deal with crime and victimization is to stop crime before it occurs. All communities are safer when citizens work together to build safe and healthy neighbourhoods. Public safety and crime prevention is a shared responsibility, in which both citizens and the police have important roles. Collectively, if we all take pro-active steps we can reduce crime and increase the overall safety of our communities in Huron County.

One of the most useful tools for crime prevention is to call police if you see suspicious activity. You are not bothering police with your call, conversely, officers highly recommend and encourage you to make the call if you see suspicious activity. When in doubt, please call police. For suspicious activity and crimes in progress, call 9-1-1 immediately and continually update police with a description of the events that are unfolding.

“Alert and concerned citizens acting as the “eyes and ears” are invaluable to Huron OPP’s efforts to combat crime in our community. Crime prevention is a collaborative effort that takes an active community to be truly effective. Securing your valuables, locking your doors, watching out for your neighbours and reporting suspicious activity will make your neighbourhood a safer place to live” – Huron OPP Detachment Commander Inspector Chris Martin.

(MUNICIPALITY OF NORTH PERTH, ON) On Tuesday June 10, 2014, Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers were called to a residence on Boyne Ave. South in Listowel where the homeowner discovered a theft from his attached garage.

Investigation revealed that sometime between 9:30 p.m. Monday June 9th and 6:30 a.m. Tuesday June 10th 2014, five golf clubs were removed from a golf bag located in the garage. The overhead garage door of the garage had accidentally been left open during the night.

Stolen golf clubs:

– Adams Speedline Tech Driver

– Ping G 15 Driver

– Taylor Made R7 3 Wood

– Taylor Made R7 5 Wood

– Odyssey White Ice Putter

While officers were investigating this theft, they spoke with a neighbour living down the street of the victim. The neighbour advised that his unlocked garage had also been entered sometime between June 7th and June 9th, and two bicycles were stolen. He had not bothered to report this break-in to police. As the neighbour provided the description of the stolen bicycles to police, the officers immediately recognized one of the described bikes as one that was recovered in town on June 9th.

These two incidences reiterate the need to lock our homes and garages, and to immediately report criminal activity to police. If you have any information about these thefts, you are urged to contact the Perth County OPP at 1-888-310-1122, or you can call the North Perth OPP Detachment at (519) 291-1414. 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

(TOWNSHIP OF PERTH SOUTH, ON) On Sunday June 08, 2014, shortly after 8 a.m. a Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer was driving southbound on Perth Road 130 south of Sebringville when a fast moving north bound minivan was observed.

The officer utilized police radar and determined that the minivan was travelling at 139 km/h in an 80 km/h zone. The vehicle was pulled over and the 18 year old female driver, a Stratford resident was issued a summons for the offence of “race a motor vehicle”.

On Tuesday June 10, 2014, around 3:30 a.m. a Volkswagen was observed travelling south bound on Hwy 7 near Perth Line 20 at a high rate of speed. A Perth County OPP officer locked the vehicle’s speed in on radar at 134 km/h in a posted 80 km/h zone.

The 21 year old male driver, a Zorra Twp resident was issued a summons for “race a motor vehicle”.

Both drivers had their driver’s licences suspended and their vehicles impounded for seven days. The will both be appearing at the Stratford Court of Justice on June 24, 2014, to answer to their charge.

(ST.MARYS, ON) The Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is currently investigating three residential day-time break-in’s that occurred on Friday June 06, 2014, between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m. In all three cases the home owners were out for the day while the entries occurred. Two of the homes are on James St. North with the third being located on Emily St. in St.Marys.

Investigation revealed that all three homes had been entered by means of unlocked garage and patio doors. Once inside the garages and covered patios, the culprit(s) were then able to force their way into the homes without being observed. The homes were searched and in all three instances cash and jewellery was taken. From one of the homes a small camera and some personal documents were also removed.

The stolen items are small but valuable and can easily be carried away without attracting too much attention to the culprit(s).

The Perth County OPP would like to speak with anyone who may have observed suspicious pedestrians, bicyclists or vehicles driving around or stopped in the area of the break and enters. You can 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

(GODERICH, ON) – A 19 year old male is facing six criminal charges following an incident police responded to late last night. At 11:20 p.m. Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a call of an intoxicated and upset male that was walking in the area of Cameron and Raglan Streets damaging vehicles. Police responded to the scene and located a Ford Taurus that had a smashed windshield.

Police were also informed by witnesses the same male was also seen driving a green Subaru Leagacy with two flat tires. Shortly thereafter, police observed the driver of the suspect vehicle fail to stop at a stop sign at the intersection of Blake Street and South Street. Police followed the vehicle and it was stopped at a private drive on South Street.

Upon stopping the vehicle the driver immediately exited the car and attempted to push his way past the officers to gain entry into a residence. Officers determined the male was impaired by alcohol and proceeded to arrest the driver for impaired driving. The male began to resist arrest and attempted to break free from the officers. The male continued to resist arrest and head-butted one of the arresting officers. Officers were able to gain control of the male and he was placed into custody.

Officers then transported the male to the hospital to be checked over for a pre-existing injury and while he was being escorted into the hospital he proceeded to kick the escort officer.

Both officers sustained minor injuries.

As a result, 19 year old Daniel CURRAN-WENT, from Goderich has been charged with the following criminal code offences:

Two counts of Assault a Peace Officer contrary to section 270(1)(a)
Resist Peace Officer contrary to section 129(1)(a)
Dangerous Operation of a Motor Vehicle contrary to section 249(1)(a)
Driving While Ability Impaired contrary to section 253(1)(a)
Mischief Under $5,000 contrary to section 430(4)

He was held in custody for a bail hearing and has since been released from custody with his next court appearance scheduled for July 7, 2014 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.

(HURON EAST, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers are currently investigating the theft of a 2011 Ford F-150 FX4 four-door pickup truck valued at $28,000. At approximately 10:00 p.m. on June 9, 2014 the truck owner attended his place of work located on Newry Road and parked his truck in the company parking lot. Early this morning he returned to his vehicle only to find it had been stolen.

Police have since learned the stolen pickup truck was spotted on Concession Road #3 in Mapleton Township of Wellington County. Just before 4:00 a.m. a property owner observed a suspect with the stolen vehicle attempting to steal gasoline from a gas pump at the residence. The property owner was able to stop the theft however the suspect was able to flee the scene in the stolen truck.

The black pickup truck has tinted windows, a soft tonneau cover and is equipped with towing mirrors.

It should be noted the pickup was left unlocked with the keys easily accessible inside the console. Huron County OPP would like to once again remind our residents to always lock your vehicle and to remove the ignition key. Remember, crime prevention is everyone’s business and it starts with you.

Any person with information regarding this incident should immediately contact the 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 COUNTY, ON) – Tomorrow morning several communities throughout Huron County will play host to our Special Olympians. The 2014 Ontario Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics is one of the largest fundraisers for our Special Olympics Program.

The Ontario Law Enforcement Torch run is a community based, province-wide event that sees the “Flame of Hope” carried across Ontario by members of law enforcement agencies from across the province. The run is held to raise funds and awareness of the Special Olympics movement in Ontario. Funds raised will be used to assist athletes at the 2014 Canada Special Olympics being held in Vancouver between July 8th – 13th.

The Huron County Torch Run will get underway Wednesday, June 11, 2014 at 9:00 a.m. at the Wingham Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Detachment. Participants will be transported to Blyth, Clinton and Goderich to complete a non-competitive run/walk/stroll in each of those communities. And to top it off, a celebration barbecue will take place around noon at McGee Motors located on Suncoast Drive East in Goderich.

“I encourage everyone to take a few minutes out of your day tomorrow to come out and cheer on our Special Olympians or even better, lace up your running shoes and join us for a short walk or run. The Torch Run is always an event our Special Olympians and community volunteers look forward to every year. Rain or shine I hope to see our community members out supporting this great cause.” – Huron OPP Torch Run Coordinator, Acting Sergeant Russ Nesbitt.

Bus transportation from Goderich to Wingham will be provided free of charge. Please arrive at the Goderich OPP Detachment located on Courthouse Square prior to 8:00 a.m..

(SOUTHERN BRUCE COUNTY, ON) – The Highway Traffic Act (HTA) of Ontario requires vehicles registered in Ontario to conspicuously display 2 number plates.

The HTA also provides penalties for altering or defacing licencing plates, or tampering with the licence plate validation sticker.

Penalties for licence plate violations range from $100 to $1,000 and could include up to 30 days in jail.

If your licence plate is rusty or the characters have lost their color, it’s time to make arrangements for a replacement.

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.

(TEESWATER, ON) – The South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a number of reports on mischief in the village of Teeswater during the overnight hours of June7/June 8, 2014.

June 7, 2014 at 11:42, the South Bruce OPP received a report of youths throwing rocks at the windows of a home along Clinton Street South.
June 8, 2014 at 8:26 am, the South Bruce OPP received a report of a broken tail light that was damaged in the driveway of a Brownlee Street home.
June 8, 2014 at 9:40 am, the South Bruce OPP received a report that a vehicle had been scratched overnight while parked in the driveway of Brownlee Street home.
June 8, 2014 at 10:29 am, the South Bruce OPP received a report that a vehicle had been scratched overnight while parked in the driveway of a Union Street home.
June 8, 2014 at 11:19 am, the South Bruce OPP received a report of a broken tail light that was damaged in the driveway of a Gordon Street home.
June 8, 2014 at 1:54 pm, the South Bruce OPP received a report that a vehicle had been scratched overnight while parked in the driveway of an Elizabeth Street South home.

There are no estimates available for any of the damage at this time.

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.

(BRUCE TWP, ON) – On June 6, 2014 at 10:46 pm, the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a 3 vehicle crash at the intersection of Highway 21 and Concession 8 in Bruce Township. Officers arrived to find that a Black Ford F150, towing a fishing boat, was east bound on Concession 8 when it pulled into the path of a Red Kia Spectra and Black GMC Terrain that were both travelling north on Highway 21. The driver of the F150, 23 year old Stephen JAMES of Lindsay was charged with Fail to stop at stop sign. There were minor 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, 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 6, 2014 at 8:52 pm, the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a crash on Concession 6 east in Huron Township. Officers arrived to find fresh marks on a tree and debris, but the vehicle was gone. Officers located a damaged Black BMW 12i nearby and identified the driver. 28 year old Ryan MACMASTERS of Huron Township has been charged with Fail to remain, Fail to report and Careless driving. He is scheduled to appear in court on July 15, 2014 to answer to the charges. 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.

(KINCARDINE TWP, ON) – On June 6, 2014 at 7:01 pm, a South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer on patrol along Highway 9 in Kincardine Township noticed the driver of a Blue Ford Flex was talking on a cell phone. The vehicle was stopped and 39 year old John SINCLAIR of Kincardine was charged with Driving while using wireless device. The current penalty for this charge is a fine of $280.

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.

(TOWN OF MINTO, ON) – On June 9, 2014 at approximately 3:06 p.m., Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers were on James Street, Palmerston and observed a drug transaction take place between a male and female. The male left the area once the transaction was completed and was arrested a short distance away. Officers seized methamphetamine and items related to drug dealing. Shortly after the arrest, officers located the female and made an arrest seizing methamphetamine and oxycodone. Further investigation revealed, the male was also breaching a condition of his Probation Order.

Jason LAMBLEY age 32 of Palmerston has been charged with Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking Methamphetamine contrary to the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act. He is also charged with Breach of Probation and is scheduled to appear in Guelph Criminal Court on July 10, 2014 for a bail hearing.

Patricia Lee-Ann HAMILTON age 37 of Palmerston has been charged with Possession of Methamphetamine contrary to the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act. She is also charged with Possession of Oxycodone and is scheduled to appear in Guelph Court on July 29, 2014 in Guelph Criminal Court to answer to the charges.

(MUNICIPALITY OF NORTH PERTH, ON) On Sunday June 08, 2014 shortly before 2 a.m. a Reduce Impaired Drivers Everywhere (RIDE) program was conducted by North Perth Ontario Provincial Police Officers (OPP) at the intersection of Wallace Ave. North and McDonald St. East.

Officers stopped an SUV and determined that the male driver, a 30 year old Municipality of North Perth resident had been drinking alcoholic beverages. The driver registered a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) from .05 to .08. A check of the driver’s licencing history revealed that this was the second time he had a similar reading within the past 5 years. As a result his driver’s licence was seized and has been suspended for 7 days. His vehicle was also towed from the scene.

(MUNICIPALITY OF NORTH PERTH, ON) On Saturday June 07, 2014, around 1:30 a.m. a Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer was on patrol along Tremaine Ave South near Bright Ave in Listowel. The officer observed a car parked on an angle on the roadway. The officer checked on the male who was seated in the driver’s seat of the car and determined that he had consumed alcohol. The driver was transported to the North Perth OPP Detachment where he failed two Intoxilyzer Breath Tests.

Evan SMITH of the Municipality of Huron East has been charged with Care or Control while impaired and Care or Control over 80 mgs. He is to appear at the Listowel Court of Justice on June 24, 2014 to answer to these charges.