Tag: Area OPP

(BRUCE PENINSULA, ON) – On Thursday May 29, 2014, at approximately 8:10 p.m. Bruce Peninsula Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers responded to a report of a family dispute on Meadowland Road, South Bruce Peninsula.

Upon arrival, police observed a male leaving the property operating a farm tractor. Police followed the tractor, which was being operated in a dangerous manner by weaving all over the road. The tractor left the road and the driver fled on foot. After a short foot chase, the male, who had been drinking alcohol, was apprehended. He was arrested for impaired driving.

Jonathon WILLIAMSON, 26, of South Bruce Peninsula has been charged with multiple offences, including:

Dangerous Operation of Motor Vehicle – Criminal Code of Canada (CC)

Resist Peace Officer – CC

Flight while Pursued by Peace Officer – CC

Driving while Ability Impaired – CC

Driving with more than 80mgs of Alcohol in Blood – CC

Possession of a Schedule II Marihuana – Controlled Drugs and Substances Act

Careless Driving – Highway Traffic Act

He is scheduled to appear in Owen Sound court on Thursday, June 19, 2014 to answer to the charges.

(BRUCE PENINSULA, ON) – Bruce Peninsula Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) invite the public to come out to show their support for all the runners/bikers participating in this year’s Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics on Tuesday June 17, 2014.

Due to the large area to cover the Bruce Peninsula officers, together with Special Olympics athletes, will be completing a bike/run which will start in Tobermory at the St. Edmunds Public School at 8:30 a.m. from there they will head for

Bruce Peninsula District Secondary School (Lions Head) –arriving at 10:30 a.m.

Peninsula Shores District School (Wiarton) – 12:15 p.m.

Hepworth Central Public School (Hepworth) – 1:30 p.m.

Amabel Sauble Community School (Sauble Beach) – 3:00 p.m. (times are approx.)

Feel free to come out and cheer them on for this great event as they will be covering a total of 110kms.

For more information about the Ontario Law Enforcement Torch Run, please visit the following web sites: www.torchrunontario.com; www.specialolympicsontario.com.

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(BRUCE PENINSULA, ON) – – On Wednesday 28 May, 2014, at approximately 12:00 p.m. Bruce Peninsula Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) attended Birch Lane, South Bruce Peninsula for a single motor vehicle rollover.

The driver lost control of the 1977 Triumph convertible which entered the ditch and rolled over, both the driver and the passenger were transported to a local hospital and sustained minor non-life threatening injuries.

A 16 year old male from Georgian Bluffs Ontario, who cannot be identified under provisions of the Youth Criminal Justice Act, has been charged with careless driving under the highway traffic act.

The Bruce Peninsula OPP is asking anyone with information 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; you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

(GODERICH, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) patrol officers were at the right spot at the right time last night. Just after 9:30 p.m. officers received information to be on the lookout for a 2013 GMC Sierra pickup reported stolen from Bosanquet Township in Lambton County. As it turned out an OPP patrol vehicle in Goderich was at the mini plaza on Victoria Street North when officers spotted the suspected stolen truck parked in the plaza.

Officers confirmed the truck was stolen and watched as a female passenger returned to the truck. At that point the officers approached a male that was seated in the driver’s seat and proceeded to arrest both the driver and passenger for Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000.

A search of the pickup revealed additional stolen property consisting of vehicle documents from a Plymouth Voyageur Van reported stolen from Sudbury on May 23, 2014. Additionally, police located a wallet and identification that was reported stolen from Sarnia on May 25, 2014.

Both were taken into custody and during the booking process the male driver attempted to mislead police by personation. Officers were able to determine the male had provided a false name and later his real name was uncovered.

As a result, Lucas CORBIERE, 26 years of age from Kitchener has been charged with: Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000, two counts of Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000, Theft of Motor Vehicle, Personation with Intent, and Obstruct Peace Officer.

Crystal GRANT, 22, from Sudbury has been charged with: Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000, Two Counts of Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000, Occupant of Motor Vehicle Taken Without Consent and two counts of Fail to Comply with Probation Order.

Both remain in custody with court appearances scheduled for June 2, 2014 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.

(GODERICH, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers are investigating an overnight break, enter and theft at the Town of Goderich tourist booth located on Hamilton Street.

Sometime between 3:30 p.m. yesterday afternoon and 8:00 a.m. this morning someone forced entry into the building through a rear door. Once inside the building the thief stole a 50” flat screen television valued at approximately $1,000.

Note: A description of the television is not available at this time.

The damage to the door is estimated to be around $500.

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.

(PERTH COUNTY, ON) Next week, from Monday June 2nd to Thursday June 5th, Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers will be running a “Stop and Look” campaign. They will be focusing attention on intersection related offences where drivers fail to stop or yield where required.

Within Perth County, statistics indicate that one quarter of fatal collisions are a direct result of failing to stop or yield at intersections. This percentage is similar for injury and property damage collisions at intersections within the County.

During this four day campaign, officers will focus their available time on all intersections, however a number of specific intersections have been identified as target areas. The chosen intersections have been determined as a result of public complaints or because of high historic collision rates.

“Previous “Stop and Look” campaigns have resulted large numbers of offence notices being issued, but this is not our focus. We want to raise awareness of traffic controls at intersections and to encourage drivers to “Stop and Look”, especially at stop signs. “Remember, don’t become a statistic” – Staff Sergeant Joel Skelding Perth County OPP.

(TOWN OF MINTO, ON) – The Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Criminal Investigations Unit continues to investigate the robbery that occurred on May 3, 2014 at approximately 4:55 a.m. at the Mac’s Milk Convenience Store located on Elora Street, South, in Harriston, Town of Minto.

The lone male suspect entered the store and presented a weapon. The suspect fled on foot in an unknown direction with an undisclosed amount of cash and cigarettes.

The male suspect is described as:

– 5’6 ft tall

– Wearing a black balaclava

– Camouflage clothing

– Carrying a black and white CCM hockey bag with bright pink handles and trim

The OPP is looking for anyone who may have witnessed or has further knowledge about this incident. If you have any information about this this crime, please contact Detective Constable Jennifer Foley at Wellington County OPP at 1 888 310 1122.

IF YOU KNOW SOMETHING OR SAW SOMETHING – SAY SOMETHING!

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.crimestoppersguelphwellington.com. You may be eligible for a reward from Crime Stoppers of up to $2,000.

(GODERICH, ON) – An 18 year old male is facing a charge of Possession of a Controlled Substance for the Purposes of Trafficking following a traffic stop in Goderich.

Just after 2:30 p.m. on May 27, 2014 a Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer on patrol heard loud music blaring from a black Saturn SL2 sedan that was travelling on West Street toward Courthouse Square.

The driver was stopped on Hamilton Street for the excessive noise violation and while speaking with the driver the officer observed marihuana inside the vehicle compartment.

The driver was immediately arrested and searched. A search incident to arrest located several items of drug paraphernalia inside the vehicle.

As a result, the 18 year old driver, Troy CHAGNON, from Central Huron has been charged with Possession of a Schedule II Substance (Marihuana) for the Purposes of Trafficking contrary to section 5 (2) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act.

He was released from custody with a court appearance scheduled for July 28, 2014 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.

(MUNICIPALITY OF NORTH PERTH, ON) On Tuesday May 27, 2014, shortly before 11 a.m., Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers were called to a collision involving a tractor trailer and a car on Mitchell Rd. South in front of Erie Meats in Listowel.

Investigation revealed that a full sized tractor trailer was south bound on Mitchell Rd (Hwy 23), when it slowed and proceeded to make a left turn. A north bound car travelling in the north bound lane of Mitchell Road was struck by the turning truck. The impact caused the car to enter the east ditch where it rolled onto its roof.

The driver of the car, a 56 year old male resident of the Municipality of North Perth sustained minimal injuries. The passenger of the car, a 66 year old male from the Municipality of North Perth sustained minor injuries. Both men were transported to local hospital for treatment. The 52 year old male driver of the transport truck, a Brampton resident was uninjured.

The driver of the transport truck has been charged with “turn not in safety”.

Traffic was routed around the collision scene by means of a single lane for approximately an hour until the debris and damaged vehicles were removed from the roadway.

(ASHFIELD-COLBORNE-WAWANOSH, ON) – Just before 2:00 p.m. Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and Lucknow Fire Department personnel responded to a single motor collision at the intersection of Dungannon Road and Division Line.

The involved tractor-trailer unit overturned and a portion of the chemicals on board leaked from the tanker trailer. The spilt chemicals are a liquid herbicide and a liquid fertilizer.

The driver of the tractor-trailer was uninjured.

Huron OPP has blocked off access to the area at the following points:

To the north at Hawkins Road and Division Line

To the south at Glen’s Hill Road and Division Line

To the east at Lanesville Line and Dungannon Road

To the west at Bluewater Veteran’s Highway and Dungannon Road.

The Ministry of the Environment (MOE) has been contacted about the spill. The cause of the collision is under investigation.

Dungannon Road at Division Line will remain closed until the truck and trailer can be safely removed.

Please take alternate routes to avoid delays.

(HURON EAST, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers are investigating the recent theft of a Honda All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) stolen from a barn located on Roxboro Line.

Sometime between 4:30 p.m. on May 24 and 8:30 a.m. on May 25, 2014 those responsible entered the barn and cut the pad lock and chain off of the ATV.

The stolen ATV is described as a red 1986 Honda TX5 four wheel drive quad runner.

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.

(NORTH HURON, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers are investigating the theft of a homemade trailer stolen from a Clyde Line property in Bluevale. The trailer was stolen sometime between 6:00 a.m. on May 22, 2014 and 6:00 p.m. on May 23, 2014. Those responsible cut a padlock off of the trailer hitch and drove off with the trailer.

A witness observed a red pickup truck parked near the trailer on May 22, 2014 between 6:00 and 6:30 a.m.

The single axle, A-frame homemade trailer is made out of plywood with a black metal frame. The trailer is 14 feet in length by 6 feet wide and 8 feet in height. The trailer is valued at approximately $2500.

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) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers are investigating two daylight break, enter and thefts that occurred in the west end of Goderich last Friday afternoon.

The first break and enter was reported to police by an Elizabeth Street property owner. Police investigation revealed a thief forced entry into the resident’s home through a kitchen window sometime between 12:30 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. on May 23, 2014. The thief stole approximately $2000 worth of jewellery consisting of a chain necklace and two gold rings with diamonds.

Nearby on Picton Street West a home owner noticed someone had entered the home and stole jewellery. The thief entered forced entry into the residence sometime on Friday afternoon between 1:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Once inside the residence the thief proceeded to steal approximately $4000 worth of jewellery and a nominal amount of cash.

The stolen items include: A gold, “twisted” bangle bracelet, three matching earrings, and a gold ring with a golden beryl gemstone.

Any person with information regarding these crimes 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.

(BLUEWATER, ON) – Just before 9:00 p.m. on May 24, 2014 the driver of a Toyota Tundra pickup entered a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (R.I.D.E) checkpoint located at the intersection of Mill Road and Parr Line. Upon speaking with the male driver the Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer detected an odour of alcohol on the driver’s breath.

A roadside test was completed and the driver registered a fail. The driver was arrested for Drive Motor Vehicle with Over 80 Milligrams of Alcohol and was transported to the Huron OPP Detachment for breath tests. He later provided two samples of his breath and his blood alcohol concentration (B.A.C) now registered in the warn range level.

The 55 year old male driver from Bluewater was served with a three day driver’s licence suspension and released from custody.

(MUNICIPALITY OF WEST PERTH, ON) On Saturday May 24, 2014, shortly before 8 a.m., Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers were called to break-in to a shed at a rural residence south east of Mitchell.

Investigation revealed that sometime during the early hours on Saturday morning, May 24, 2014, the shed was entered. From inside the shed a large number of hand and power tools, as well as gas powered equipment and small sundry items were removed. All this property appeared to have been loaded onto the property owner’s Yamaha ATV that was parked in the shed. The ATV was subsequently driven away from the property by the culprit.

Shortly before 9 a.m., a Municipality of West Perth resident observed a male coming out of a field along Road 168 on his bicycle. The male had a power tool case in his hands and was carrying a back-pack. The resident contacted police and reported observing a suspicious person. Around 9 a.m. police located this male on his bicycle along Huron Road and determined that the item he was carrying matched property stolen from the shed earlier in the morning. The male was arrested and the back pack was found to contain break in instruments and other stolen items from the shed. Officers also located the stolen ATV a short time later.

As a result of this investigation, Joseph CLUETT (18) of the Municipality of West Perth has been charged with the following Criminal Code of Canada offences.

– Break, enter a place – commit indictable offence

– Fail to comply with probation order.

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

– Possession of break in instruments

He remains in custody and is to appear for a bail hearing on Wednesday May 28, 2014, at the Ontario Court of Justice in Stratford.

“I am very impressed by the residents of the Municipality of West Perth who are immediately calling us to report suspicious activity. This is the second break-in we were able to solve with the assistance of observant residents. Last week Monday we arrested two males who broke into a Goderich-Exeter Railway storage building in Mitchell, and Saturday we were able to arrest this individual. In both cases we were also able to recovered the stolen property”- Staff Sergeant Joel Skelding, Perth County OPP.

Anyone with information about crimes 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