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(HURON COUNTY, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is aware of a vehicle convoy planned for today that may cause some traffic delays for motorists within the county.

A convoy of vehicles is planning to pass through several towns and villages throughout the county. The potential size of the convoy may cause some temporary traffic delays in the affected areas. 

The OPP recognizes the right of everyone to freedom of expression and peaceful assembly however the rights of the general public, all road users, local residents and businesses must also be respected.

Huron County OPP’s objective is to maintain the safe flow of traffic and when significant delays occur Huron County OPP will aim to restore traffic flow in the safest manner possible.

Huron County OPP requests anyone participating in the convoy to obey all traffic laws and behave in a manner that ensures safety for all users of the roadways. Further, any violations of the Highway Traffic Act (HTA) or the Criminal Code will be investigated. 

If you encounter traffic slowdowns connected to demonstration activity, do not call 911 to report it. 911 is only for life-threatening emergencies.  For non-emergency matters you can call the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. 

Huron County OPP would like to thank everyone for their patience and cooperation should they experience any delays on their travels.

(SOUTH BRUCE PENINSULA, ON) On February 21, 2022 at approximately 1 a.m., the Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of an intoxicated individual causing a disturbance on Bruce Street, in the Town of South Bruce Peninsula.

Police arrived on scene and located the individual. The individual was placed under arrest after it was determined that they had assaulted two other people.

The Grey Bruce OPP have charged Marshall VILLENEUVE, 18 years-of-age, from Arran-Elderslie with the following offences:

·        Assault (two counts)

The individual was released and will appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Owen Sound at a later date.

(SOUTH BRUCE PENINSULA, ON) On February 22, 2022 at approximately 8:15 p.m., the Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of an aggressive individual on Mary Street in the Town of South Bruce Peninsula.

Police arrived on scene and located the individual. Officers determined a criminal offence had taken place, and the individual was placed under arrest.

The Grey Bruce OPP have charged Anthony ELDER, 29 years-of-age, from Owen Sound with the following offences:

·        Uttering Threats – Cause death or Bodily Harm

·        Mischief

·        Resist Peace Officer

The individual was held for a bail hearing where they were remanded into custody. They will appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Owen Sound at a later date.

(CENTRAL HURON, ON) – A Central Huron resident is facing Impaired Operation charges following an investigation conducted by Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) on Family Day this week.

On Monday, February 21, 2022 at approximately 1:08 p.m., a Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer was patrolling on Base Line north of Clinton when the officer came across a sport utility vehicle in the east ditch.

Upon checking on the driver the investigating officer noted the driver had consumed some alcohol and was displaying signs of impairment. The driver was arrested and was subsequently transported to the Huron OPP Detachment for breath tests. Two samples of breath were provided to the Intoxilizer Technician and both samples were found to be above the legal limit. 

Gloria WESTERHOUT, 64 years of age from Central Huron has been charged with Operation While Impaired and Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) 80 Plus. The accused has since been released from custody with a court appearance scheduled for March 28, 2022 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.

(GEORGIAN BLUFFS, ON) On February 18, 2022 at approximately 6 p.m., The Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a fail to remain collision on Highway 6 in the Township of Georgian Bluffs.

Police located the vehicle a short time later. Officers detected signs of impairment, and the driver was placed under arrest. They were transported to a local police detachment for further testing.

The Grey Bruce OPP have charged Marie LEBLANC, 41 years-of-age, from Owen Sound with the following offences:

·        Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

·        Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)

·        Resist peace officer

·        Assault a Peace Officer

·        Fail to remain

The accused was released and will appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Owen Sound at a later date.

(MEAFORD, ON) On February 20, 2022 at approximately 7:45 a.m., Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of an unwanted party on Trowbridge Street in the Municipality of Meaford.

Police arrived on scene and discovered that the individual had forced entry to a residence. Police located the individual inside, and placed them under arrest.

The Grey Bruce OPP have charged Cory ROBERTSON, 30 years-of-age, from Chatsworth, with break, enter dwelling house – commit indictable offence, under the criminal code.

The accused was released and will appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Owen Sound at a later date.

(NORTH PERTH, ON) – The Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Selwyn Township resident after they were speeding more than 54km/h over the limit in the Municipality of North Perth.

On February 15, 2022 just before 2:30 p.m., police stopped a vehicle on Perth Road 164 after it was found to be travelling in excess of 134km/h in an 80km/h limit zone.

Cassaranda MATTHEWS, 52, of Selwyn Township, has been charged with:

–       Race motor vehicle – Excessive Speed

A 30-day-driving suspension and fourteen day vehicle impoundment was initiated as per statute. The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Stratford at a later date to answer to the charges. 

(HURON EAST, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Goderich resident with several criminal charges, including theft of a pickup truck following a recent incident.

On February 18, 2022 at approximately 4:40 p.m. Huron County OPP received a report of a pickup truck that was just stolen from a parking lot located on London Road in Vanastra. About an hour later police received a second call involving the same pickup truck now stuck in the ditch just south of Wingham.     

Officers responded to Wingham and began patrolling for the suspect that was last seen on foot in Wingham. Shortly thereafter officers caught up with the suspect and he was arrested and taken into custody. A search incident to arrest was conducted and the accused was found to be in possession of break-in tools. 

Johnny St. LOUIS, 48 years of age from Goderich has been charged with:

• Theft of Motor Vehicle
• Operation While Prohibited – 8 counts
• Mischief Under $5,000
• Possession of Break-in Instruments
• Drive While Under Suspension

The accused has since been released from custody with a court appearance scheduled for March 21, 2022 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.

(NORTH PERTH, ON) – A suspect has been charged after thefts from a local business in the Municipality of North Perth.

The Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were called to the business on Mitchell Road South, Listowel on February 6, 2022, just after 3:00 p.m., after a person was witnessed shoplifting. During the investigation, it was learned that this person had shoplifted from this same business on two previous occasions.

Jeffrey COUTO, 36, of North Perth, has been charged with:

–      Theft Under $5000 – Shoplifting (three counts)

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Stratford at a later date to answer to the charges.

(CENTRAL HURON, ON) – A Huron County resident is facing a Dangerous Operation charge following an investigation conducted by Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) this past weekend.

At approximately 11:47 a.m. on Saturday, February 5, 2022 Huron OPP received a call about a vehicle that was driving in an erratic manner on London Road between Clinton and Londesborough.

Upon speaking with the victim police learned the accused’s erratic driving was determined to be quite dangerous. At one point the accused even exited his vehicle and attempted to strike the victim’s vehicle. Officers were later able to locate and arrest the accused.

Timothy PAVAO, 25 years of age from Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh has been charged with Dangerous Operation. He has since been released from custody with a court appearance scheduled for April 4, 2022 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.

(SOUTHERN BRUCE COUNTY, ON) -The South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and the Saugeen Shores Police Service (SSPS) are aware of a vehicle convoy planned for February 12, 2022.

The OPP recognizes the Charter rights of everyone to freedom of expression and peaceful assembly. Our role is to ensure public safety and to keep the peace.

Motorists can expect delays along the planned route. Starting in Kincardine, travelling to Southampton, Allenford, Tara, Burgoyne and ending in Port Elgin.

The South Bruce OPP requests that convoy participants obey all traffic laws and behave in a manner that ensures safety for all users of the roadways.

Traffic slowdowns are anticipated as the convoy moves through Saugeen Shores and Arran Elderslie Township.

(WEST PERTH, ON) – An impaired driver was arrested in West Perth after they sped past a fully marked police cruiser.

On February 4, 2022, at approximately 11:30 p.m. a Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer on general patrol was travelling on Perth Road 180, in the Municipality of West Perth, when they were passed by a speeding vehicle. A traffic stop was made, and during the investigation, the officer determined the driver was impaired. They were arrested, and transported to a local operations centre for further testing.

Donovan BREWER, 22, of North Middlesex, has been charged with:

–       Operation while Impaired – Alcohol and Drugs

–       Operation while Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 plus)

–       Speeding 1-49km/h over posted limit

A 90-day Administrative Driver’s License Suspension (A.D.L.S.) and 30-day Vehicle Impoundment was initiated as per statute. The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Stratford at a later date to answer to the charges. 

If you suspect someone is driving while their ability to operate a motor vehicle is impaired, either by drug or alcohol, call police at 911 to report it.

(NORTH PERTH, ON) – A Stratford resident is facing drug trafficking charges along with an impaired operation charge, following a collision in North Perth.

The Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), the North Perth Fire Department, and the Perth County Paramedic Services responded on February 01 2022, just before 9:00 p.m., to a report of a single vehicle collision on Line 58, in the Municipality of North Perth. The vehicle involved had ended up in the ditch.

The driver was not injured in the collision, but was showing signs of impairment. They were arrested and transported to a police operations centre for further examination through a Drug Recognition Evaluation (DRE). The accused was also found to be in possession of a quantity of drugs and drug paraphernalia.

Devon CUERDEN, 32, of Stratford, has been charged with:

–       Operation While Impaired – Alcohol and Drugs

–       Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – Methamphetamine

–       Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine

–       Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – Opioid

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Stratford at a later date to answer to the charges.

(HURON EAST, ON) – Five Huron County residents are facing drug trafficking & possession charges following a recent investigation conducted by members of the Huron-Perth OPP Community Street Crimes Unit (CSCU).

On Friday, February 5, 2022, members from both the Huron-Perth and Oxford-Brant OPP Community Street Crimes Units (CSCU), along with assistance from the West Region OPP Emergency Response Team (ERT) executed a search warrant at a residence located on 12^TH Street in Vanastra. 

As a result of the execution of the search warrant, police seized quantities of suspected Methamphetamine, Fentanyl and Cocaine. The estimated value of the seized controlled substances is approximately $4,876. 

In addition to the seized controlled substances, police also seized cell phones, digital scales, drug trafficking materials and cash.  

Ronald WAGLER, 44 years of age from Huron East has been charged with Possession of Methamphetamine for the Purposes of Trafficking and Possession of Cocaine

Michael DALE, 31 years of age from Central Huron has been charged with Possession of Methamphetamine for the Purposes of Trafficking, Possession of Cocaine and Fail to Comply with Probation Order.

Ronald DAVIS, 52 years of age from Central Huron has been charged with Possession of Methamphetamine for the Purposes of Trafficking and Possession of Cocaine.

Larissa LE, 29 years of age from South Huron has been charged with Possession of Methamphetamine for the Purposes of Trafficking, Possession of a Schedule I Substance – Opioid and Possession of Cocaine.

Melissa BADLEY, 37 years of age from North Huron has been charged with Possession of Methamphetamine for the Purposes of Trafficking, Possession of a Schedule I Substance – Opioid and Possession of Cocaine.

All accused have since been released from custody with a court date scheduled for March 28, 2022 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich. 

(BLUEWATER, ON) – A South Huron resident is now facing a charge in connection with a fatal motor vehicle collision that took place north of Dashwood on Bronson Line on November 15, 2021. 

Matthew GEORGE, 52 years of age from Bluewater died as a result of the crash. 

Following an investigation conducted by Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and members of the West Region OPP Traffic Incident Management & Enforcement (TIME) Team police have charged Laura MASSE, 35 years of age from South Huron with Careless Driving Cause Death. 

The defendant will have to attend Provincial Offences Act court in Goderich on March 8, 2022 to answer to the charge.