Tag: Area OPP

(KINCARDINE, ON) – On May 23, 2014 at 1:20 pm, the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a daylight break in at a residence along Queen Street North in Kincardine. Sometime between 9:30 am on May 23, 2014 and 12:45 pm on May 23, 2014, the home was forcibly entered through a side door. A large assortment of gold, white gold, silver and diamond jewellery was taken. The value of the stolen property is estimated to be more than $5,000.

(KINCARDINE, ON) – On May 23, 2014 at 12:28 pm, the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a daylight break in at a residence along Gordon Street in Kincardine. Sometime between 9:00 am and 10:30 am, the house was entered through the side door. The list of stolen property includes a Brown 3 layer jewellery box, an assortment of gold, white gold, pearl and crystal jewellery, family rings with birth stones, 26 ounce bottle of Canadian Club Whiskey, a 40 ounce bottle of Smirnoff Vodka and a 40 ounce bottle of Walker’s Gin. The value of the stolen property is estimated to be more than $3,000.

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.

(ARRAN TWP, ON) – On May 24, 2014 at 10:00 pm, members of the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting R.I.D.E. on Bruce County Road 17 in Arran Township when a Silver Honda Pilot stopped. Officers found open alcohol in the vehicle. 38 year old Jennifer LINES of Keppel Township was charged with Open liquor other than residence.

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.

(RIPLEY, ON) – On May 25, 2014 at 9:46 am, the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a break in at the Ripley Legion located on Jessie Street in Ripley. Sometime between 8:00 pm on May 24, 2014 and 9:30 am on May 25, 2014, entry was gained forcibly through a side window. The Legion safe was pried open and a quantity of cash was taken. There is no estimate available on the cost of this break in.

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 PENINSULA, ON) – Each Spring, bears awaken from their winter hibernation and start looking for food. Sometimes the search for food leads them into populated areas which some people can find very unsettling.

The Bruce Peninsula Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is offering some tips from the Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) bear wise program to help reduce your chances of encountering a bear:

Store garbage in containers with tight lids
Only put garbage out the day of collection
Clean outdoor grills after each use, including the grease trap
Only fill bird feeders during winter months
Don’t let leave pet food outside
Pick ripe fruit from trees and bushes

Bear sightings should be reported to the MNR Bear Hotline at 1 866 514 2327.

Anyone interested in more information on wildlife can contact the MNR at 1 800 667 1940 or check online at http://www.mnr.gov.on.ca.

(BRUCE PENINSULA, ON) – The Bruce Peninsula Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) patrols the roadways of the Bruce Peninsula observing for infractions of the Highway Traffic Act. These include impaired driving, seat belt non-use, speeding, aggressive driving and distracted driving. The listed infractions have been found to be the leading causes of motor vehicle collisions, injuries, and death on Ontario highways. Members from the Bruce Peninsula OPP will, as always, be on alert for those whose actions could ruin the vacation and travel plans of others.

The OPP has worked with Bruce County and local Municipal groups, as well as Bruce Peninsula businesses, to provide mobile speed signs in an effort to deter those with a habit of driving at excessive speed. The signs will be seen throughout the summer months on a variety of roadways on the Bruce Peninsula. Community members have the signs for a minimum of one week, as a reminder to motorists and citizens of the various speed zones they travel through, with the goal of voluntary compliance to the posted speed limit.

The OPP encourage everyone to use common sense and drive responsibly this summer for everyone’s sake.

The Bruce Peninsula 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.

(NORTH HURON, ON) – A 17 year old male was airlifted to hospital in London with serious injuries yesterday afternoon following a mishap with a tractor. At 11:00 a.m. Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Huron County EMS and North Huron Fire Department personnel responded to a farm on Moncrieff Road to assist an injured male that had been run over by a tractor.

The male had been picking rocks in a cultivated field when he fell off of a moving tractor. The tractor then reversed overtop of the male injuring the male.

Two nearby neighbours observed the out of control tractor and immediately responded to provide assistance. They were able to control the tractor and provide first aid to the injured teen until emergency personnel arrived on scene.

The injured male, a 17 year old from Central Huron remains in hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

(WELLINGTON NORTH TOWNSHIP, ON) – Today, at approximately 7:09 a.m. Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a call regarding a serious motor vehicle collision involving two vehicles on Wellington Road 16 at Line 2 in Wellington North Township. (formerly West Luther Twp).

Wellington County OPP officers responded along with the Wellington North Fire Department and Guelph-Wellington Emergency Medical Services.

Investigation revealed that a 2003 Grand Prix was eastbound on Line 2 of Wellington North Township when it collided with a 2004 Honda Civic that was southbound on Wellington Road 16 in Wellington North Township.

The driver and lone occupant of the Grand Prix, Austin ADAMS-LUNDY aged 19 of Arthur succumbed to his injuries at the scene. The driver and lone occupant of the Honda, a 54 year old male from Toronto, was transported to a local hospital and subsequently airlifted to a Toronto hospital with serious injuries.

Wellington County OPP Technical Collision Investigators (TCI) assisted by the Highway Safety Division TCI are investigating the collision.

Victim Services were notified.

Wellington County OPP is asking anyone that may have witnessed this collision to please contact Constable Andrew Pelkie at 1-888-310-1122.

Wellington Road 16 remains closed at Wellington Road 109 and Line 4 of Wellington North Township. Line 2 is closed at Side Road 13 and at Wellington Road 14 in Wellington North Township while the investigation is still ongoing.

(South Bruce Peninsula, ON) – On Friday, 23 May, 2014, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau – Drug Enforcement Unit, with the assistance of Bruce Peninsula OPP, West Region Emergency Response Team, and West Region Canine executed a Controlled Drugs and Substances Act Search Warrant at a Watson Street address in the Municipality of South Bruce Peninsula.

As a result of the execution of the search warrant, police seized cannabis marihuana plants, cannabis marihuana bud, cannabis resin (solid), cannabis resin (liquid), and offence related property that consisted of cash, production equipment, and trafficking paraphernalia.

The combined estimated street value of the seized controlled substances was $9,651.00.

The combined estimated street value of the offence related property was $4,270.00.

The following are charged possession of cannabis marihuana, cannabis resin (liquid and solid) for the purposes of trafficking, and production of cannabis marihuana:

Shawn GOULDING (46 years of Town of South Bruce Peninsula),

and

Brenda JANKE (27 years of Town of South Bruce Peninsula),

They were both released from custody on Promise to Appears and Officer in Charge Undertakings.

Anyone with information regarding this crime is asked to contact Bruce Peninsula OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

(SOUTHERN BRUCE COUNTY, ON) – The South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has investigated 2 reports of dogs locked in cars in the past 10 days. There hasn’t been a case where the pet has died, but that may change if this trend continues. A domesticated pet is dependent on the owner for proper care like food, shelter and water.

On a day where the temperature is 26 degrees Celsius, the temperature inside a vehicle parked in the shade reaches 32 degrees Celsius while the temperature inside a vehicle in the hot sun can reach 71 degrees Celsius. The operating temperature of a sauna is 70 degrees Celsius – 90 degrees Celsius.

The Criminal Code of Canada has sections that deal with the mistreatment of animals.

Cause unnecessary suffering – maximum sentence of 5 years in jail

Injure or endanger an animal – maximum sentence of 5 years in jail

Neglect an animal – maximum sentence of 2 years in jail

Take good care of your pets, it’s not just the right thing to do, it’s the law.

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.

(CENTRAL HURON, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a 19 year old male with Impaired Driving and Drive Motor Vehicle with Over 80 Milligrams of Alcohol. Just before 6:00 a.m. on May 19, 2014 Huron County OPP responded to a single motor vehicle collision on Bayfield Road near Orchard Line. Investigation revealed the driver of a Honda Civic was travelling eastbound when the driver lost control of his car and rolled it.

Huron County EMS and Huron County OPP arrived on scene and discovered the heavily damaged Honda Civic on the roadway. The driver and lone occupant of the vehicle was found walking nearby his vehicle. Upon speaking with the driver it was noted the driver had consumed alcohol and was displaying signs that he was impaired by alcohol. Officers arrested the driver for impaired driving and he was immediately transported to hospital to receive treatment for the minor injuries he sustained in the collision.

While at the hospital he provided two samples of his breath to a qualified Intoxilizer Technician. Both tests were over the legal limit.

As a result, Samuel BARLOW, 19, from Goderich, has been charged with Impaired Driving and Drive Motor Vehicle – Over 80 Milligrams of Alcohol. He has a court appearance scheduled for the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich on June 30, 2014. He received an automatic 90 day driver’s licence suspension and his motor vehicle has been impounded for seven days.

(CENTRAL HURON, ON) – The first vehicle to enter a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (R.I.D.E) checkpoint last night resulted in the arrest of a 22 year old male. driver. At 10:45 p.m. Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers were conducting a (R.I.D.E) program at the intersection of Sawmill Road and Old River Road just north of Bayfield when a GMC Jimmy entered the checkpoint.

Upon speaking with the driver officers noted he had been consuming alcohol. Further investigation revealed there were open containers of alcohol inside the vehicle.

The driver provided a sample of his breath into a roadside screening device and he registered a fail. He was arrested at the scene for Drive Motor Vehicle with Over 80 Milligrams of Alcohol and was subsequently transported to the Huron OPP Detachment for breath tests. At the detachment he provided two samples of his breath to a qualified Intoxilizer Technician and both samples were over the legal limit.

As a result, Thomas BRADLEY, 22, from Kincardine, has been charged with Drive Motor Vehicle – Over 80 Milligrams of Alcohol and Have Liquor in Open Container other than Licensed Premise. He has a court appearance scheduled for the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich on June 23, 2014. He received an automatic 90 day driver’s licence suspension and his motor vehicle has been impounded for seven days.

A 19 year old female from Central Huron and a 25 year old male from Kincardine were also charged with “Have Liquor in Open Container other than Licensed Premise”.

(MUNICIPALITY OF WEST PERTH, ON) On Monday May 19, 2014, shortly after 10 p.m., Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers were called to the industrial area near the railway tracks south of Georgina St in Mitchell. Loud noises were heard and a suspicious vehicle was seen leaving the area.

Within minutes officers stopped a pickup truck on St. Andrew Street. A check of the truck determined that the two males in the truck were in possession of property belonging to the Goderich-Exeter Railway. Further checks revealed that the males had broken into a railway company storage shed and removed the property.

As a result of this investigation, Jonathan PERRIE WILLIE (26) of the Municipality of West Perth and Adam PFEIFER (32) of the Municipality of North Perth have been charged with the following Criminal Code of Canada offences;

– Break, Enter a place, with intent to commit an indictable offence

– Possession of Break-in instruments

Both men are scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Stratford on June 23, 2014, to answer to these charges.

This incident is a great example, where an immediate call to police from an observant resident resulted in arrests. Anyone with information pertaining to suspicious activity or 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), you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000

(Bruce Peninsula – Saugeen First Nations, ON) – On Thursday, 22 May, 2014, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau – Drug Enforcement Unit, with the assistance of Bruce Peninsula OPP were involved with an investigation that resulted in a traffic stop of a vehicle on Highway 21, Saugeen First Nations, Bruce County.

As a result of the execution of the traffic stop, the occupants of the motor vehicle were arrested. The occupants and the vehicle were searched.

As a result of the search, police seized methamphetamine with an estimated street value of approximately $3,020.00. Police also seized cash, a cellular phone, and the vehicle as offence related property. The estimated, combined value of the seized offence related property was $5,200.00.

The following are charged possession of methamphetamine for the purposes of trafficking:

Phillip RITCHIE (46 years of Neyaashiinigmiing First Nation),

and

Brendan RITCHIE (24 years of Saugeen First Nation),

Phillip RITCHIE was also charged with 2 counts of Failing to Comply with conditions of his Recognizance.

They were both held in custody for bail hearings.

Anyone with information regarding this crime is asked to contact Bruce Peninsula OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

(MUNICIPALITY OF WEST PERTH, ON) On Thursday May 22, 2014, shortly after 11:30 p.m., Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers were dispatched to the intersection of St. George St and Montreal St. in Mitchell where a male was waiting to report an assault that had just occurred.

Investigation revealed that around 11:30 p.m. the man had been walking west bound on Montreal St. between the liquor Store and Mac’s Milk, when he observed three males riding bicycles approach him from the east. One of the males grabbed the man and forced him away from the road. The man was assaulted and money was taken from his pocket. The three males left the scene, riding their bicycles in an east bound direction on Montreal St. The man sustained minor injuries as a result of the assault.

Description of the three suspects;

– Caucasian males, aged 18-24, slender build, no facial hair.

– All three wore dark clothing, had back-packs, and rode BMX style bikes.

– One of the males had a dark coloured baseball cap which he wore backwards.

Investigators would like to speak with anyone with information about this incident. The Perth County OPP can be contacted at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000

(SOUTH BRUCE COUNTY, ON) – The South Bruce OPP is pleased to announce they are joining police officers from across North America supporting Special Olympians with the Law Enforcement Torch Run. On Thursday May 29th, 2014 there will be a Law Enforcement Torch Run event in Southern Bruce County. At 9:30 am, the Torch Run will start at the Quinn Plaza and run to Victoria Park in Kincardine. Supporters are encouraged to attend the planned route and cheer on the runners as they pass by.