Tag: Area OPP

(ASHFIELD-COLBORNE-WAWANOSH, ON) – A 42 year old male driver recently served a three day driver’s licence suspension following an early morning traffic stop on May 10, 2014. At 1:40 a.m. Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers stopped the driver of a GMC Sierra pickup that was travelling on London Road in Port Albert.

Upon speaking with the driver the officer noted the driver had been drinking alcohol. A roadside test was completed and the driver registered a fail on the roadside screening test. He was arrested and transported to the Kincardine OPP Detachment for breath tests. He provided breath tests to a qualified intoxilizer technician and the results registered below the legal limit however within the warn range level. The 42 year old from North Huron was served with a three day driver’s licence suspension and his pickup was towed away from the scene.

(NORTH HURON, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers are investigating a break, enter and theft to a trailer that took place sometime between 11:00 p.m. on May 10, 2014 and 7:00 a.m. on May 11, 2014. The thieves attended the Moncrieff Road property and proceeded to cut the padlocks off of a vehicle trailer parked on the property.

Those responsible stole numerous items from the trailer including:

A lime, green Kawasaki model KX 450F dirt bike valued at $6,000
A red and black 50 cc mini dirt bike, valued at $2,000
A flat black “Shoei” racing helmet
A black “Fox” brand helmet with red skulls
Two pair of brand new “Fox Instinct” dirt bike boots, size 12 in white and size 11 in black
An assortment of racing safety gear including a chest protector, gloves, googles and knee braces.
An Ipod Touch

The total value of the stolen goods is in excess of $10,000.

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.

(CENTRAL HURON, ON) – Shortly after 5:00 p.m. on May 9, 2014 Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers along with North Huron Fire Department firefighters responded to a structure fire located on Londesboro Road in Central Huron. Upon arrival fire crews found a single dwelling residence fully engulfed by fire.

Fire crews were able to prevent the spread of the fire however damages to the unoccupied residence were extensive. Later, at 6:42 p.m. an officer on scene watched a driver pull his Chevrolet Sierra pickup into the residence laneway. The driver ended up parking his vehicle on top of a fire hose that was being used by fire crews at the scene.

The driver exited his vehicle and spoke with an officer on scene. After speaking with the driver the investigating officer noted the driver had been drinking alcohol and was displaying signs of impairment. The driver was arrested for Impaired Driving and transported to the Exeter OPP Detachment for breath tests.

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

Further investigation revealed the driver was bound by a probation order to “Keep the Peace and Be of Good Behaviour”.

As a result, Stephen FREEMAN, 48, from Central Huron has been charged with Impaired Driving, Drive Motor Vehicle – Over 80 Milligrams of Alcohol and Fail to Comply with Probation Order.

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

The cause of the fire has not been determined.

(CITY OF GUELPH, ON) – On May 10, 2014 at approximately 3:00 p.m. members of the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were on general patrol in the area of Woodlawn Road and Imperial Road in the City of Guelph.

At this time and location officers observed four males in a parking lot acting suspicious. Officers observed one of the males pass a plastic bag to another male and then the male returned to a parked vehicle and got inside. Police approached the vehicle to speak with the males and immediately detected a strong odor marihuana and observed drug paraphernalia on the seat. One of the males inside the vehicle retrieved the bag which contained a large quantity of marihuana and passed it to the officer. The four males were placed under arrest and the marihuana was seized.

Claude DANFORD aged 19 of Huron-Kinloss Twp., Jeremy MACDONALD aged 19 of Wingham, George SEWERS aged 21 of North Huron Twp. and Jason STEFFLER aged 34 of Huron-Kinloss Twp. have all been charged with Possession Schedule II – Over 30 Grams (Marihuana) contrary to the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act. All males are scheduled to appear in Guelph Criminal Court to answer to their charges.

(BRUCE PENINSULA, ON) – – On Saturday May 10, 2014, at approximately 8:45 a.m. a Bruce Peninsula Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer was patrolling Main Street, Sauble Beach, South Bruce Peninsula, when he conducted a vehicle stop on a red 2010 Dodge Charger. While speaking to the driver, evidence of alcohol consumption was detected which lead to further investigation and the driver being arrested.

Subsequent tests indicated that a 17 year old female from Saugeen First Nation Territory, who cannot be identified under provisions of the Youth Criminal Justice Act, was over the legal limit. She is scheduled to appear in Owen Sound court on May 27, 2014 to answer to the charges of operate over the legal limit, take motor vehicle without consent and two charges 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.

(MUNICIPALITY OF WEST PERTH, ON) On Saturday May 10, 2014, a West Perth resident contacted the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) to report a possible paving scam.

At around 2 p.m., a male person drove a small car onto the resident’s driveway. The male advised the resident he worked for a roadway construction company out of Mississauga. He said that his company was involved in road construction along a local Provincial Highway and that they had surplus asphalt. He offered to pave the resident’s driveway for $2,500 however the resident had to let him know within an hour for the deal to work.

The resident did not trust the male and checked on-line to see if this presentation followed other scams, which it did. The resident also called the 905 area code number provided by the man, and spoke to “John”. The resident asked information about the man who had earlier been on the driveway and made further queries about the jobsite location. The line went dead at this point. It is believed that John was the male who was on the driveway earlier. He is described as Caucasian 6’0’’ tall, slim build, wearing a construction vest an orange hat, and blue jeans.

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.

(BRUCE TWP, ON) – On May 8, 2014 at 11:29 pm, a South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer on patrol along Highway 21 in Bruce Township saw a Grey Ford SPE moving at a high rate of speed. The vehicle speed was displayed on radar at 113 km/h in a posted 80 km/h zone. When the vehicle was stopped, the officer noted that the driver had been drinking alcohol. 34 year old Jeffrey GLOVER of Kincardine has been charged with Operate over 80 milligrams. He is scheduled to appear in court on June 9, 2014 to answer to the charge.

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) – 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 South Bruce 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.

(MUNICIPALITY OF WEST PERTH, ON) On Sunday May 11, 2014, at 4:45 p.m., Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers were called to a two vehicle crash at the intersection of Perth Line 44 and Road 150.

Investigation revealed that a 2006 Ford F350 pickup truck had been travelling south bound on Road 150 when it failed to stop at the stop sign and crossed directly in front of an east bound 2006 Dodge pickup truck pulling a horse trailer (with one horse inside). The driver of the Dodge truck braked but was unable to avoid colliding with the passenger side of the Ford. The two occupants of the Ford were able the exit the vehicle before it caught on fire and burned.

The 37 year old female driver of the Dodge pickup truck, an Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh resident and her 18 year old female passenger, a Municipality of Central Huron resident did not sustain injuries as a result of the collision.

The occupants of the Ford pickup truck were both Toronto residents. The 57 year old male driver was uninjured while the 73 year old male passenger sustained major but non-life threatening injuries. He was transported by Perth County Ambulance to a local hospital.

The driver of the Ford pickup has been charged with “careless driving”.

The Ford pickup truck was completely destroyed by the impact and the subsequent fire. The Dodge pickup truck and the horse trailer it was towing sustained extensive damage. The horse appeared to be uninjured.

This collision occurred on a Sunday afternoon in ideal weather and driving conditions. It reminds us of the importance of paying attention to stop signs. No lives were lost in this avoidable crash however the potential for loss of life was great. Motorists are urged to “Stop and Look” before proceeding through stop sign controlled intersections.

(ST.MARYS, ON) During two short periods on two separate days, a Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer conducted stop sign observations and enforcement at the intersection of Maxwell St. and Huron St. in St.Marys. This action was the result of complaints received from local residents who were concerned about motorists not obeying the stop signs.

On Tuesday May 06, 2014 between 8:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m., seven motorists were given a stop sign violation ticket.

On Friday May 09, 2014 between 8 a.m. and 10 a.m., ten motorists received a ticket for the same offence.

The officer who was parked in a fully marked OPP cruiser issued the offending motorist a ticket that read “disobey stop sign – fail to stop”. Aside from the $110 ticket, these motorists also accumulate three demerit points. Of the seventeen motorists, fifteen were local residents who live within a one block radius of the intersection.

The Highway Traffic Act states that, drivers approaching a stop sign at an intersection, shall stop their vehicle at a marked stop line or, if none, then immediately before entering the nearest crosswalk or, if none, then immediately before entering the intersection.

Coming to a complete stop and obeying stop signs is vitally important to the safety of all road users.

(MUNICIPALITY OF WEST PERTH, ON) On Thursday May 08, 2014, shortly after 11 p.m. Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers were called to a collision at the intersection of Wellington St and Frank St in Mitchell.

Investigation revealed that a Pontiac sedan had been travelling south bound on Wellington St when it turned east on Frank St. directly in front of a Kawasaki motorcycle that was travelling west bound on Frank St. The motorcyclist attempted to stop and avoid colliding with the car but was unable to do so. The motorcycle struck the front drivers side of the Pontiac. The 19 year old male motorcyclist, a resident of the Municipality of West Perth was thrown to the ground but did not sustain injuries.

The 19 year old female driver of the Pontiac, a Stratford resident was also uninjured. She has been charged with “left turn – fail to afford reasonable opportunity to avoid collision”.

Motorists are urged to watch for motorcycles at intersections as over one third of motorcycle collisions are intersection related. At stop sign controlled intersections, consciously STOP & LOOK for traffic on the through highway. Motorcycles are more difficult to see than other vehicles since their profile is smaller from most angles. A motorcycles speed and distance is also easier to misjudge, therefore give them space and do not take chances. Make sure you don’t pull out in front of or cut off a motorcycle, they are just as entitled to use the road as you are.

Motorcyclists are reminded that they are usually one of the smallest vehicles on the road and you are more likely to be injured or killed if you are involved in a collision. Make sure you are seen, you cannot assume that other drivers see you. Drivers who have collided with motorcycles often say they did not see the motorcycle until it was too late.

(BRUCE TWP, ON) – On May 7, 2014 at 12:13 pm, a South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer on patrol along Highway 21 in Bruce Township saw a Grey Toyota Camry moving at a high rate of speed. The vehicle speed was displayed on radar at 115 km/h in a posted 80 km/h zone. The officer stopped the car and found the driver didn’t have a licence or permission to use the car. 39 year Christopher KAHGEE of Saugeen First Nation was charged with Drive while disqualified, Take motor vehicle without consent and 2 counts for Breach of probation. He was held in custody pending the results of a show cause hearing scheduled for May 8, 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.

(MUNICIPALITY OF WEST PERTH, ON) On Thursday May 08, 2014, shortly before 8 a.m., a Mitchell resident living on Toronto St. West observed a suspicious male walk by his home, and peer into his backyard. Shortly thereafter, the male was observed riding the resident’s bicycle down the driveway onto the street.

The resident immediately contacted the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and within half an hour officers located the male matching the suspect description. The bicycle was also located and was returned to the victim.

Joseph CLUETT (18) of the Municipality of West Perth has been charged with the following Criminal Code of Canada offences.

– Theft under $5,000

– Fail to comply with probation order

– Fail to comply with disposition

He is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Stratford on June 16, 2014 to answer to these charges.

Anyone with information about suspicious activity or crime information, 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

(CENTRAL HURON, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers are investigating a recent break, enter and theft of dirt bike. Sometime between 9:30 p.m. on April 30, 2014 and May 1, 2104 at 12:30 p.m. unknown suspects forced entry into a storage shed located on Kinburn Line. Once inside the suspects proceeded to steal a 2003 red Honda CRF150 dirt bike. The dirt bike had a “Monster” energy drink sticker on the fender. Police believe the suspects utilized an ATV to remove the dirt bike from the scene.

The dirt bike is valued at approximately $1200.

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.

(SOUTH HURON, ON) – A South Huron resident has been charged with Driving While Under Suspension and Possession of a Controlled Substance following a traffic stop on May 4, 2014. At approximately 2:30 p.m. Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers observed a known suspended driver operating a Chrysler SLT on Main Street in Exeter. The driver turned north onto William Street and was stopped by police.

A driver’s licence check was completed and it was confirmed he held a suspended driver’s licence. A search incident to arrest revealed the driver was in possession of a small quantity of methamphetamine.

Jamie LUNN, 36, from South Huron has been charged with Drive While Under Suspension and Possession of a Schedule I Substance – Methamphetamine. He has been released from custody and has a scheduled court appearance at the Ontario Court of Justice – Exeter on June 26, 2014.