Tag: Area OPP

(HURON EAST, ON) – An 18 year old year old male driver was issued a three day suspension following a traffic stop on May 17, 2014. Just before 11:00 p.m. a Dodge Ram pickup truck entered a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (R.I.D.E) checkpoint located at the intersection of Front Road and 5th Avenue.

Upon speaking with the teen the officer noted the driver had been drinking alcohol. A roadside test was completed and the driver registered a warning on the roadside screening test. Further investigation revealed the passenger had an open container of beer inside the truck.

The 18 year old driver from East Zorra-Tavistock Township was served with a three day driver’s licence suspension and a ticket for Drive Motor Vehicle with Open Container of Liquor.

(SOUTH HURON, ON) – A 23 year old is facing criminal charges of Care & Control of a Motor Vehicle While Impaired and Care & Control of a Motor Vehicle with Over 80 Milligrams of Alcohol following a recent police investigation. On May 18, 2014 at 10:25 p.m. a Lambton County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer spotted a Ford sedan parked in a parking lot just north of Grand Bend. The officer observed the vehicle’s engine to be running with a male in the driver’s seat.

Upon speaking with the male driver the officer noted the driver had been drinking alcohol and was displaying signs of impairment.

The driver was arrested and transported to the Grand Bend OPP Detachment for breath tests.

He provided two samples of his breath to a qualified Intoxilizer Technician; both tests were over the legal limit.

As a result, Aaron DEJONGH, 23, from Woodstock has been charged with Care and Control While Impaired and Care and Control – Over 80 Milligrams of Alcohol.

He has a court appearance scheduled for the Ontario Court of Justice – Exeter on June 26, 2014. He received an automatic 90 day driver’s licence suspension and his motor vehicle has been impounded for seven days.

(BLUEWATER, ON) – A 44 year old will have to make a court appearance following a traffic stop on Saturday, May 17, 2014. At approximately 9:15 p.m. a Jeep Grand Cherokee was observed speeding northbound on Parr Line near Zurich-Hensall Road. A Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer used a radar device to measure the vehicle’s speed at a high of 140 km/h in a posted 90 km/h zone.

Kimberly COUGHLIN, 44, from Goderich was charged with Race a Motor Vehicle. She will have to attend Ontario Provincial Offences Court – Goderich at a later date to answer to the charge. Her driver’s licence has been suspended for seven days and the vehicle has been impounded for seven days.

(HOWICK, ON) – An unlicensed driver drew some attention to himself with his erratic and dangerous driving this past weekend in Fordwich. At approximately 12:25 p.m. on Saturday, May 17, 2014 a Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer spotted a black Ford Focus travelling southbound on Fordwich Line. The officer observed the driver make an abrupt turn onto Alice Street in what appeared to be an attempt to avoid the officer. The officer attempted to follow the vehicle however it quickly sped off driving in an erratic manner throughout the village of Fordwich. Several concerned citizens witnessed the dangerous driving throughout the village and were able to direct the officer to an Edward Street residence. The suspect vehicle and driver were subsequently located and the driver was arrested for Dangerous Operation of a Motor Vehicle.

Further investigation revealed the driver was unlicensed, the vehicle was not insured and the plates on the vehicle were not authorized.

As a result, Noah LINDSAY, 20, from Howick has been charged with Dangerous Operation of a Motor Vehicle, Drive Motor Vehicle – No Validation on Plate, Drive Motor Vehicle – No Licence, Use Plate Not Authorized for Vehicle, and Operate a Motor Vehicle Without Insurance. He has a court date scheduled for the Ontario Court of Justice – Wingham on June 19, 2014.

(HURON COUNTY, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is calling Prescription Drug Drop-Off Day across the province a huge success.

Over 70 OPP detachments participated this year across Ontario. A total of 138 kilograms of prescription medications were received by the OPP from the public who participated in this public health and safety awareness initiative on Saturday, May 10.

The Huron County OPP site allowed several people to take advantage of this free and simple way to safely dispose of their unused and expired medication. A total of 4.4 kilograms was turned over at the Goderich location. A wide variety of prescription medication including hydromorphone, codeine and OxyContin was dropped off.

The success of this initiative is measured by the public awareness generated in our communities in regards to the dangers associated with unused prescription medications.

Better awareness of the dangers of unused or expired medications means that people are increasingly making a greater effort to take prescription drugs back to the pharmacy where they can easily be disposed of in an environmentally friendly manner.

Continued vigilance by those who are in possession of drugs that can be dangerous when they fall into the hands of those for whom they were not intended, will help to curb this public safety issue.

(BRUCE PENINSULA, ON.) – The Bruce Peninsula Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were kept busy this May long weekend, in spite of come chilly night temperatures. OPP investigated a total of 107 incidents over the three day weekend, including two Impaired driving occurrences, three 3-day driving suspensions, five assaults, five (minor) motor vehicle collisions, and nine traffic complaints. Several calls on the Peninsula were received regarding excessive noise, and one incident was related to bail violations.

A total of 142 tickets were handed out through enforcement this long weekend.

(SOUTH BRUCE PENINSULA ON.) – On Friday May 16, 2014 at 4:03pm, an officer with the Bruce Peninsula conducted a traffic stop on Berford Street in the town of Wiarton. Police located a radar detector inside the 2011 Mercedes. Police seized the radar detector, and a 43 year old male from Etobicoke has been charged.

(SOUTH BRUCE PENINSULA ON.) – On Friday May 16, 2014 at 11:10pm Bruce Peninsula OPP officers were conducting a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) spot check on Sauble Falls Parkway, when officers noted an odour of alcohol and marihuana. Further investigation was conducted, and a 19 year old passenger from Whitby, Ontario has been charged with possession of cannabis marihuana – under 30 grams, contrary to the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act.

(SOUTH BRUCE PENINSULA ON.) – On Sunday May 18, 2013 at 10:08pm Bruce Peninsula officers were on patrol on French Bay Road, Saugeen First Nation when they located a highly intoxicated female being assisted by her friend to walk. Officers assisted the female to her residence where it was found she was on conditions not to consume alcohol. When the female was being placed under arrest for breaching these conditions, she began kicking and screaming at the officers. The female assaulted an 18 year member of the OPP by punching/scratching the officer in the face, breaking his glasses, and causing multiple cuts to his face. The female was found to be under the influence of alcohol and methamphetamines. Both the arrested female and the officer were seen at the local hospital. An 18 year old female from Shallow Lake, Ontario was arrested and charged with breaching her conditions, as well as assault with the intent to resist arrest. She was held for a bail hearing.

(ORILLIA, ON) The Ontario Provincial Police’s (OPP) preliminary report indicates that two people died on OPP-patrolled roads over the Victoria Day Long Weekend.

One man died in eastern Ontario when the farm tractor he was driving failed to negotiate a turn on a township road. Another man succumbed to his injuries following a single vehicle collision in northeastern Ontario.

With high volumes of traffic on roads and people taking advantage of outdoor recreational activities, the OPP remained highly visible right across the province and were pleased to see motorists, off-roaders and boaters do an excellent job of keeping themselves and those around them safe right through the weekend.

The OPP also took part in Canada Road Safety Week from May 13-19 (2014), focusing on education and enforcement of laws associated with impaired driving, seat belt use, distracted and aggressive driving.

(CARRICK TWP, ON) – On May 16, 2014 at 4:23 pm, the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of an overnight break in at a farm in the 100 block of Grubb Road in Carrick Township. Sometime between 9:00 pm on May 15, 2014 and 11:00 am on May 16, 2014, the house and 2 outbuildings were entered. The list of stolen property includes a Red 2009 Polaris All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) bearing VIN# 4XALH46A49B611977, a Plasma cutter, 4 sets of Torches and some assorted jewellery including rings, ear rings and small chains. The value of the stolen property is estimated to be more than $5,000.

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.

(BRUCE PENINSULA, ON) On May 17, 2014 at 7:14 p.m., an Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer with the Highway Safety Division (HSD) was on patrol along Highway 6 north of Mar Side Road when he observed a grey Toyota Rav4 moving at a high rate of speed. The vehicle speed was displayed on radar at 125 km/h in a posted 80 km/h zone. The officer stopped the vehicle and found that the driver had been drinking alcohol. 47 year old Kenneth MACDONALD of Northern Bruce Peninsula has been charged with Operate over 80 milligrams and Speeding. He is scheduled to appear in Owen Sound Court on June 19, 2014 to answer to the charges.

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.

(LUCKNOW, ON) – On May 16, 2014 at 9:49 pm, members of the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting a R.I.D.E. program on Ross Street in Lucknow when a Red Buick stopped. Officers found a quantity of open alcohol in the vehicle. 20 year old Alexander HOGAN of Ashfield-Colborne Wawanosh Township and 20 year old Ryan SHOULDICE of Huron East are each facing a charge of Open liquor other than residence, licenced premise or private place.

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.

(BRANT TWP, ON) – On May 17, 2014 at 1:22 am, a South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer on patrol along Bruce County Road 19 in Brant Township saw a Yellow Jeep moving at a high rate of speed. The vehicle speed was displayed on radar at 130 km/h in a posted 80 km/h zone. The officer stopped the vehicle and found that the driver had been drinking alcohol. 22 year old Dillon HUNT of Brant Township has been charged with Operate over 80 milligrams and Speeding. He is scheduled to appear in court on June 9, 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.

(HOWICK, ON) – A couple from Howick called Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) on May 13, 2014 to report a possible paving scam. The couple reported on May 6, 2014 a male showed up at the residence offering to pave their laneway for a great deal. He stated he was in the area doing work and had a spare load of asphalt that he could sell them for a discount. He told them they had to act quickly or he would move on. The owner of the property asked if they would take $3500 cash and they struck a deal on the spot.

The paving crew was at the residence within minutes and started on the job. Part way through the job the property owners started having concerns about the quality of the paving job. The recycled pavement was described as crumbling on the edges and was a mix of gravel and sand not asphalt. At this point the salesman stated he would take them around to some other laneways that he had completed in nearby Fordwich. The couple was taken to two other laneways and the quality of the paving jobs they saw were well below standard. One of the recently paved driveways had dandelions and grass poking through the asphalt.

During the time the salesman was showing off the other laneways the paving crew back at their residence had packed up and left. The driveway was not completely finished and the overall quality was well below standard. The salesman left them a business card claiming to be from Mississauga and they marketed themselves as “Specialists in recycled asphalt and highway grade asphalt”.

The owner has contacted the salesman several times over the last week and there have been numerous excuses and reasons given as to why they can’t get there to finish off the job to the customer’s satisfaction.

With the warmer weather, scammers will be going door-to-door offering numerous services such a paving, and roofing. If someone comes to your door, ask to see some identification. If you are interested in what this person has to offer, take time to find out about their business and their offer.

(WEST PERTH, ON) – Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers are investigating a fail to remain collision that took place this morning (15May2014) involving a stolen pickup truck. Shortly after 9:00 a.m. Perth County OPP officers along with Perth County EMS and West Perth Fire Department responded to a two vehicle collision northeast of Mitchell at the intersection of Line 36 and Road 150.

Police investigation revealed the driver of a red GMC Savana cube van was travelling westbound on Line 36 when he observed the driver of a small, black, four-door sedan travelling northbound on Road 150 fail to stop at the stop sign and proceed through the intersection. Seconds later, the driver of stolen grey 2010 Toyota Tundra pickup failed to stop at the intersection and the Tundra collided with the driver’s side of the Savana van pushing the van off of the roadway.

A witness observed the driver of the small, black, four-door sedan turn around and immediately return to the scene to pick up the driver of the stolen Toyota Tundra. The black sedan then sped away at a high rate of speed last seen travelling eastbound on Line 36.

The driver of the GMC Savana van, a 40 year old male from Stratford remains in hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

Officers determined the Toyota Tundra and an attached trailer were stolen a few minutes before the collision from a nearby farm located on Line 32. The thieves disconnected the trailer and it was recovered a short distance up the road from where it was stolen.

Perth County OPP would like to speak with any person that has information regarding the fail to remain collision or the stolen pickup occurrence. The Perth County OPP Crime Unit can be contacted by calling 1-888-310-1122.

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.

(BRANT TWP, ON) – On May 11, 2014 at 9:06 am, the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of an overnight fuel theft from the Sprucedale Agromart located along Side road 25 north in Brant Township. Sometime between 8:45 pm on May 10, 2014 and 9:00 am on May 11, 2014 an out building was forcibly entered and a quantity of fuel was taken. There is no estimate on the value of the building repairs or stolen fuel 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.

(HOWICK, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers are investigating a recent theft of a Honda engine that was stolen from a locked shipping container on C Line Road in Howick Township.

The 13 horsepower, electric start engine was stolen sometime between 6:00 p.m. on May 12, 2014 and 8:00 a.m. on May 13, 2014. Those responsible forced entry into the container and proceeded to steal the engine. The engine is valued at $1300.

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.