Tag: Area OPP

(ASHFIELD-COLBORNE-WAWANOSH TWP, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged an Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh Township (ACW Twp) resident with a Prohibited Driving offence, along with several other offences following a traffic stop by police on December 27^th, 2023. 

On Wednesday morning, December 27^th at 4:05 a.m., Huron County OPP were patrolling in ACW Twp when they observed a driver operating a side-by-side utility vehicle with a utility trailer attached on Hall’s Hill Line.

A traffic stop was conducted, and police spoke to the male driver who was found to be prohibited from driving. The driver was subsequently placed under arrest and taken into custody. The accused was transported to the Huron OPP detachment in Clinton for processing.

John VANDIEPENBEEK, 42 years of age from ACW Twp has been charged with:

–      Operation while Prohibited,

–      Breach of Recognizance,

–      Fail to Comply with Probation – (three counts).

The accused was additionally charged with one offence found in the Compulsory Automobile Insurance Act (CAIA), three offences found in the Highway Traffic Act (HTA), and one offence found in the Off-Road Vehicles Act (ORVA).

The involved vehicle was towed and impounded for 45 days.

The accused was later released from custody with a court appearance scheduled for February 12^th, 2024, at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich. 

(HURON TWP, ON) – On December 28, 2023, at 11:49 p.m., members of the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting R.I.D.E. along Bruce County Road 86 in Huron Township when a vehicle stopped. Officers determined that the driver had been drinking alcohol.

They were placed under arrest and taken to a Qualified Intoxilizer Technician for breath tests.

Victer SMALL, 22-years-old, from the Township of Huron-Kinloss was charged with:

• Operate over 80 milligrams
• Drive while under Suspension – Two Counts

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Walkerton on February 28, 2024, to answer to the charges.

An impaired driving charge includes an immediate 90-day driver’s license suspension and an immediate 7-day vehicle impoundment.

(CENTRAL HURON, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Huron East resident with an Impaired Driving offence following a festive Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) check on Friday December 8th. 

Members of the Huron OPP were conducting a RIDE spot check at the intersection of Summerhill Road and Kinburn Line in the Municipality of Central Huron on December 8^th, 2023, when a vehicle entered the RIDE check just after 5:00 p.m.

Police spoke to the driver and determined that they had been consuming alcohol prior to driving. Police demanded a roadside breath sample which resulted in a failure. The driver was subsequently placed under arrest for Impaired Operation, taken into custody, and transported to the Huron OPP detachment in Clinton for further breath tests before an OPP qualified breath technician which resulted in breath samples exceeding the legal limit.

Timothy DUCHARME, 49 years of age from Huron East has been charged with:

–      Operation while Impaired – Over 80.

The accused was additionally charged with an offence under the Liquor Licence Control Act (LLCA).

The involved vehicle was towed and impounded for seven days, and the accused’ driver’s license was suspended for a period of 90 days.

The accused has since been released from custody with a court appearance scheduled for January 15th, 2024, at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich. 

(CENTRAL HURON, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a North Middlesex resident with Impaired Driving offences following a traffic complaint on Sunday December 10th. 

An off-duty police officer was driving North on Sharpes Creek Line in the Municipality of Central Huron just after 3:00 p.m. on December 10^th, 2023, when the officer observed a vehicle blocking traffic on the roadway. The officer contacted the Huron OPP to attend their location.

Police spoke to the driver and determined that they had been consuming alcohol prior to driving. The driver was subsequently placed under arrest for Impaired Operation and taken into custody. The driver was transported to the Huron OPP detachment in Clinton for further breath tests before an OPP qualified breath technician which resulted in breath samples exceeding three times the legal limit.

James STEELE, 30 years of age from North Middlesex has been charged with:

–      Operation while Impaired – alcohol and drugs,

–      Operation while Impaired – Over 80,

–      Dangerous Operation.

The involved vehicle was towed and impounded for seven days, and the accused’ driver’s license was suspended for a period of 90 days.

The accused has since been released from custody with a court appearance scheduled for January 22nd, 2024, at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich. 

(SOUTH HURON, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a South Huron resident with an Impaired Driving offence following a traffic complaint in the early evening hours of Saturday December 2nd, 2023. 

On December 2nd, just after 7:00 p.m., 2023, Huron County OPP officers were contacted by a concerned citizen who had observed a vehicle stopped sideways in the live lane of traffic on Hardy Street near Senior Street in the Municipality of South Huron, Exeter.

Police arrived on scene and located the driver seated inside the vehicle, which was against the curb. Police noted seven ducks in the rear seat as well. Police determined that the driver had been consuming alcohol prior to driving. A demand was made by police for a sample of the driver’s breath into the roadside screening device, which resulted in a failure. The driver was subsequently placed under arrest for Impaired Operation and taken into custody. The driver was transported to the Huron OPP detachment in Clinton for further breath tests with an OPP qualified breath technician.

Thuong HA, 59 years of age from South Huron has been charged with:

–      Operation while Impaired – Over 80.

The involved vehicle was towed and impounded for seven days, and the accused’ driver’s license was suspended for a period of 90 days.

The accused has since been released from custody with a court appearance scheduled for January 8th, 2024, at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich. 

Note: The duck “passengers” were later picked up by the owner.

(SOUTH HURON, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a South Huron resident with an Impaired Driving offence following a traffic stop in the early evening hours of Friday December 1st, 2023. 

On December 1^st, just before 8:30 p.m., 2023, Huron County OPP officers were conducting stationary observations at an intersection in the Municipality of South Huron, Exeter. A motor vehicle was observed turning left, and almost caused a collision with another motor vehicle.

Police conducted a traffic stop and spoke to the driver. Police determined that the driver had been consuming alcohol prior to driving. A demand was made by police for a sample of the driver’s breath into the roadside screening device, which resulted in a failure. The driver was subsequently placed under arrest for Impaired Operation and taken into custody. The driver was transported to the Huron OPP detachment in Clinton for further breath tests with an OPP qualified breath technician.

Robert KAINZ, 42 years of age from South Huron has been charged with:

–      Operation while Impaired – Over 80.

The accused was also charged with two additional offences under the Highway Traffic Act.

The involved vehicle was towed and impounded for seven days, and the accused’ driver’s license was suspended for a period of 90 days.

The accused has since been released from custody with a court appearance scheduled for January 8th, 2024, at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich. 

(CENTRAL HURON, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Central Huron resident with several criminal offences following a traffic violation observed by police on December 21st, 2023. 

On Thursday, December 21^st just before noon, Huron County OPP were patrolling in Clinton when they observed a vehicle driver commit a traffic violation on Princess Street East.

A traffic stop was conducted, and police spoke to the male driver who was found to be in possession of prohibited weapons. The driver was subsequently placed under arrest and taken into custody. The accused was transported to the Huron OPP detachment in Clinton for processing.

Jason MCLEOD, 40 years of age from Central Huron has been charged with:

–      Possession of Imitation Weapon for Dangerous Purpose,

–      Possession of Prohibited Device or Ammunition,

–      Unauthorized Possession of Weapon – (two counts),

–      Fail to Comply with Probation Order – (four counts).

The accused was held for a bail hearing and later released from custody with a court appearance scheduled for February 5^th, 2024, at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich. 

(GREY BRUCE, ON) – On December 24, 2023, at 2;12 p.m., the Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report that an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) was stolen from a property in Chatsworth Township.

Later that day, Grey Bruce OPP officers received a report of an ATV stuck in the mud on a trail near the area of Highway 6&10 in the Municipality of Meaford. As officers approached the ATV, officers advised that suspect that they are under arrest, the suspect left on the ATV evading police.

On December 25, 2023, at 7:48 p.m., a Grey Bruce OPP officer located the stolen ATV and suspect at a business in Owen Sound. The officer spoke with the accused who punched the officer in the face and resisted being arrested.

As a result of the investigation police have charged William Conlin a 29-year-old from Chatsworth with the following offences:

• Assault a peace officer
• Resist peace officer
• Uttering threats – cause death of bodily harm
• Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
• Failure or refusal to comply with demand
• Possession property obtained by crime over $5000
• Escape lawful custody
• Possession of a schedule I substance – cocaine
• Possession of a schedule I substance – methamphetamine

The accused was held pending a bail hearing.

(NORTH HURON, ON) – An investigation conducted by the Huron-Perth Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Community Street Crimes Unit (CSCU), West Region Emergency Response Team (ERT), and members of the Huron OPP resulted in the seizure of illegal drugs, cash, and offence-related property with a total value exceeding $4,600.

On Thursday, December 21st, 2023, a search warrant was executed at a residence on Alfred Street in Wingham, Township of North Huron resulting from a drug trafficking investigation. 

As a result of the investigation, police seized a quantity of suspected cocaine and psilocybin (magic mushrooms). Other seized items included a digital scale, packaging material, and cellular phones. Stolen property belonging to the Township of North Huron was also recovered during the warrant. A quantity of Canadian and U.S. currency was also seized.

The combined estimated value of the seized drugs is $2,103.

The combined estimated value of the seized property is $2,500.

Damon SANFORD, 25 years of age from North Huron has been charged with:

• Possession of Cocaine for the Purpose of Trafficking,
• Possession of Psilocybin (magic mushrooms) for the Purpose of Trafficking,
• Possession of Property Obtained by Crime.

The accused was processed, held for a bail hearing, then later remanded into custody with a court appearance scheduled in the Goderich Ontario Court of Justice.

Any person with information regarding this incident or any other incident is asked to contact Huron OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or (519) 482-1677. 

(SOUTH HURON, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating an indecent act that took place in South Huron during the early evening of Thursday July 27^th.

On Thursday July 27th, 2023, at 7:15 p.m. an adult female was walking a dog on South Road in the Municipality of South Huron when a light-coloured sedan or sport utility vehicle (SUV) drove up to and stopped near the female. The male suspect was alone in their vehicle and honked the horn to get the female’s attention. The suspect made inappropriate requests to the female while exposing himself, committing an indecent act. The victim was not injured during the interaction. The suspect then drove away and was last seen travelling southbound on Goshen Line, toward North Middlesex County.

A composite sketch was later completed, and the Huron OPP is requesting assistance from the public to identify this individual.

Anyone with information regarding this incident are encouraged to contact Huron OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or (519) 482-1677. 

Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or submit a web tip at P3tips where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.