Tag: Area OPP

(WALKERTON, ON) – On December 7, 2023, at 11:22 p.m., members of the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting R.I.D.E. along Yonge Street north in Walkerton 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.

Richard BERBERICH, 30-years-old, from the Municipality of Brockton was charged with Operate over 80 milligrams.

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Walkerton on January 17, 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.

(GREY HIGHLANDS) – One person is custody facing criminal charges in connection with an attempt murder investigation at a home in Grey Highlands.

On December 7, 2023, at approximately 9:45 a.m., members of the Grey Bruce detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a call for assistance from a home on South Line B.

Upon arrival at the home, police found an unresponsive infant. Officers aided efforts to resuscitate the child. The 10-month-old victim was transported to hospital in London with life-threatening injuries. Members of Grey County Paramedic Services and the Chatsworth Fire Department assisted with the incident response.

Police have charged Nancy BRUBACHER, 30-years-old of Grey Highlands, with the following Criminal Code (CC) offences:

• Attempt Murder – section 239 (1)(b)
• Aggravated Assault – section 268

The accused remains in custody awaiting a bail hearing.

The Grey Bruce Crime Unit is continuing the investigation under the direction of the OPP Criminal Investigation Branch.

(ASHFIELD_COLBORNE_WAWANOSH TWP, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a London resident with numerous offences following a single-vehicle collision north of Goderich on November 11th, 2023. 

At approximately 2:40 a.m. on Saturday, November 11th, Huron County OPP officers and Huron County Paramedic Services responded to a report of a vehicle in a ditch with a possible impaired driver on Bluewater Highway near Market Road in Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh Township. Police attended and searched for the involved driver, who had fled from the scene and hid from police in a wooded area. The driver was eventually located and arrested for impaired operation.

The accused was transported to a local hospital for medical treatment where they refused to provide breath samples to police. While in custody, the accused committed several other criminal offences.

Gregory TETREAU, 57 years-of-age from London has been charged with:

–      Operation while Impaired – alcohol and drugs,

–      Failure or Refusal to Comply with Demand,

–      Uttering Threats – Cause Death or Bodily Harm – (three counts),

–      Resist Peace Officer.

The accused was additionally charged with offences found in the Highway Traffic Act (HTA), Compulsory Automobile Insurance Act (CAIA), and the Cannabis Control Act (CCA). A total of 13 charges were laid against the accused.

The involved vehicle was towed and impounded for seven days.

The accused was later released from custody with a court appearance scheduled for December 11^th at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich. 

(ASHFIELD_COLBORNE_WAWANOSH TWP, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged an Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh Township resident with impaired driving offences following a single-vehicle collision north of Goderich on November 10th, 2023. 

At approximately 10:00 p.m. on Friday, November 10th, Huron County OPP officers responded to a report of a vehicle in a ditch with a possible impaired driver on Bluewater Highway near Nile Road in Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh Township. Police attended and located the driver, who was subsequently arrested for impaired operation. Investigating officers discovered that the driver was also prohibited from driving a motor vehicle.

The accused was transported to the Huron OPP detachment where they provided further breath samples before a qualified Intoxilyzer Breath Technician. Breath samples provided to police resulted in readings over two times the legal limit.

Leigh PARSONS, 46 years-of-age from Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh Twp has been charged with:

–      Operation while Impaired – alcohol and drugs,

–      Operation while Impaired – Over 80,

–      Operation while Prohibited.

The involved vehicle was towed and impounded for 45 days.

The accused was released from custody with a court appearance scheduled for the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich. 

(KINCARDINE, ON) – On November 28, 2023, at 5:44 a.m., the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a home invasion along Princes Street south in Kincardine. Officers arrived to find that the homeowner had been injured and the involved person had already left.

As a result of the police investigation, the involved person was identified and taken into custody after a brief struggle with police.

Nathan MCNICHOL, 24-years-old, from the Municipality of West Perth was charged with:

• Break and Enter
• Assault with a Weapon – 2 counts
• Flight from Peace Officer
• Dangerous Driving
• Assault Peace Officer – 2 counts
• Theft under $5,000
• Fail to Comply with Probation Order – 2 counts

The accused remains in custody pending the result of their next show cause hearing scheduled for December 8, 2023.

(HURON TWP, ON) – On November 30, 2023, at 11:45 p.m., the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a single vehicle collision along Bruce County Road 7 in Huron Township.

Officers responded to find that the vehicle had left the roadway and come to rest in the ditch.

The driver was found to have been drinking alcohol. They were placed under arrest and taken to a Qualified Intoxilizer Technician for breath tests.

Jordan OSBORNE, 22-years-old, from the Municipality of Kincardine was charged with:

• Impaired Driving
• Operate over 80 milligrams

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Walkerton on February 14, 2024, to answer to the charges.

There were no injuries reported at the scene.

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

(SOUTHERN BRUCE COUNTY, ON) – The South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested and charged two motorists with impaired driving in two days.

• On December 4, 2023, at 12:44 a.m., a South Bruce OPP officer checked a vehicle along Third Street in Walkerton and found the driver had been drinking alcohol. Airk MACDONALD, 20-years-old, from the Municipality of Kincardine was charged with Operate over 80 milligrams, Care of Control with Open Liquor and Unauthorized Licence Plates. The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Walkerton on January 10, 2024, to answer to the charges.

• On December 3, 2023, at 7:47 a.m., the South Bruce OPP received a report of a vehicle stopped on a front lawn along Bruce County Road 6 in Kinloss Township. Officers responded and found the driver had been drinking alcohol.  Fernando DEMELO, 42-years-old, from the Municipality of Huron East was charged with Impaired Driving. The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Walkerton on February 7, 2024, to answer to the charge. 

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

(GODERICH, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) investigated a complaint of an assault that took place in Goderich on Tuesday November 7^th.

On November 7th, 2023, at 3:15 p.m. Huron OPP officers received a report of an assault that had taken place at a business location on Kingston Street in the Town of Goderich at approximately 1:00 p.m. The victim received minor injury from the assault. The suspect was later located, arrested, and charged on November 8^th.

Arthur BUDARICK, 34 years-of-age of no fixed address been charged with the following offence:

–      Assault.

The accused was held for a bail court appearance at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich and was later released from custody with a later court date. 

(GODERICH, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Goderich resident with Impaired Operation, drug possession offences, and a weapon offence after a complaint was reported to police on Saturday, November 4^th. 

Huron OPP officers were dispatched to a location on Gibbons Street in Goderich at 1:00 a.m. on November 4th. Witnesses observed a person believed to be under the influence seated in the driver’s seat of a vehicle and contacted OPP. Officers located the involved vehicle and spoke to the driver who displayed signs of impairment. Officers had reason to believe that the driver was impaired by drug, and they were subsequently arrested. During the arrest, a prohibited weapon and controlled substances were located on the accused.

The accused was then transported to the Huron OPP Detachment in Clinton for further tests by an OPP Drug Recognition Expert (D.R.E.).  

Jeffery KITCHEN, 47 years-of-age from Goderich has been charged with the following offences:

–      Operation while Impaired – Alcohol and Drugs,

–      Possession of a Controlled Substance – Cocaine,

–      Possession of a Controlled Substance – Methamphetamine,

–      Unauthorized Possession of a Weapon.

The involved vehicle was towed and impounded for seven days. The accused’ driver’s licence was suspended for 90 days.

The accused was later released from custody with a court appearance scheduled at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich on December 11^th, 2023. 

(GODERICH, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged an individual with Impaired driving offences following a complaint in Goderich on October 30th, 2023. 

Just after 9:45 p.m. on Monday, October 30th, Huron County OPP officers responded to an incident on Courthouse Square in the Town of Goderich. Police attended and spoke to a witness who advised police that an individual had almost hit the witness’s vehicle and drove away. The investigating officers located a vehicle travelling on South Street matching the description provided, and conducted a traffic stop at a residence on Comox Street in Goderich. The driver was subsequently arrested for driving while prohibited. The officer further discovered that the driver had consumed alcohol prior to driving, and they were additionally arrested for impaired operation.

The accused then provided further breath samples before a qualified Intoxilyzer Breath Technician. Suitable breath samples were provided to police which resulted in readings over three times the legal limit.

Kalin GODDARD, 28 years of age from no fixed address has been charged with:

–      Operation while Impaired – alcohol and drugs,

–      Operation while Impaired – Over 80,

–      Operation while Prohibited.

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

The involved vehicle was towed and impounded for seven days.

The accused was released from custody with a court appearance scheduled for the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich. 

(MORRIS-TURNBERRY TWP, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating a collision involving a school bus that occurred on November 28^th, 2023, at approximately 8:30 a.m.

Huron County OPP, Huron East Fire Department, and Huron County Paramedic Services were dispatched to the scene of a collision on Clyde Line, south of Bluevale in Morris-Turnberry Township. Upon arrival, emergency services discovered that a school bus had been travelling northbound on Clyde Line and left the roadway, impacting a residential driveway. The bus was transporting seven elementary-aged children that were en route to a Wingham school.

Three of the children on board were injured because of the collision. One child was airlifted to a London hospital due to more serious injuries. The two other children were transported by land ambulance to local hospitals along with the driver, who was treated as a precaution. All injuries were determined to be non-life-threatening.

Poor weather is believed to be a factor in the collision. Clyde Line was closed after the collision for several hours between Cardiff Road and Browntown Road to allow for emergency services and bus removal.

The investigation is ongoing.

(HURON TWP, ON) – On November 21, 2023, at 4:38 a.m., the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a single vehicle crash near the intersection of Highway 21 and Concession 2 in Huron Township.

Officers responded to the scene with Bruce County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) to find the vehicle had left the roadway and come to rest in the ditch.

The driver was exhibiting signs of impairment. They were placed under arrest and taken to a Qualified Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) testing.

Samantha GANG, 28-years-old, from the Municipality of Kincardine was charged with Impaired Driving.

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Walkerton on February 7, 2024, to answer to the charge.

The driver was taken to a local hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.

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

(CENTRAL HURON, ON) – Members of the Huron County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Perth County (OPP), and Stratford Police Service have located and arrested wanted person Karley FRAYER. 

The Huron OPP Crime Unit, under the direction of the OPP Criminal Investigation Branch (CIB) continues to investigate an incident which occurred on Wednesday October 18, 2023, when OPP officers interacted with two individuals.

One individual was arrested soon after the incident. They have been formally charged and remain in custody.

A second person had remained at large since the incident occurred. On November 22, 2023, this individual was located in the City of Stratford and was taken into custody without incident with the assistance of Stratford Police Service.

Karley FRAYER, 34-years old of Huron East, is charged with the following Criminal Code (CC) offences:

·      Attempt to Commit Murder – section 239(1)

·      Dangerous Operation – section 320.13

·      Operation while Prohibited – section 320.18.

·      Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000 – section 355 (a)

·      Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000 – section 355 (b) – two counts.

·      Possession of a Schedule II Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – section 5(2) CDSA

·      Failure to Stop after Accident – section 320.16(1)

·      Possession of Identity Document – section 56.1 – two counts.

·      Theft Under $5000 Shoplifting – section 334(b)

The accused is being held for a bail hearing before the Ontario Court of Justice in Goderich.

The Special Investigations Unit (SIU) continues to conduct a parallel investigation into the incident.

Anyone with information regarding this incident should contact the Huron OPP immediately 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 secure web tip at Crime Stoppers Ontario, where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

(OWEN SOUND, ON) – The Owen Sound Police Service (OSPS) and the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Criminal Investigation Branch (CIB) have arrested a third individual in connection with an ongoing homicide investigation in Owen Sound.

A 17-year-old from Brampton is charged with First Degree Murder, contrary to Section 235(1) of the Criminal Code.  

On July 11, 2023, shortly after 1:00 a.m., the OSPS responded to a shooting at an apartment complex on 6th Avenue West, where they located a deceased individual in what investigators believe was a targeted shooting. The deceased is identified as 17-year-old Robert MCINTOSH of Owen Sound.

The accused have been held in custody pending a bail hearing.

Two other individuals named in previous media releases are facing First-Degree Murder charges, contrary to Section 235(1) of the Criminal Code. Both individuals remain in custody.

The investigation is ongoing under the direction of the CIB and involves members of the OSPS, OSPS Crime Unit, OPP West Region Crime Prevention and Investigations, OSPS and OPP Forensic Identification Services (FIS), the OPP Regional Support Team (RST), in conjunction with the Office of the Chief Coroner for Ontario and Ontario Forensic Pathology Service.