Tag: Area OPP

(MORRIS-TURNBERRY, ON) – Officers from the Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Detachment continue to investigate a fatal collision involving a horse & buggy that took place south of Belmore this morning.

This morning at approximately 8:17 a.m., Huron County OPP, South Bruce OPP, Huron County Paramedic Services and North Huron Fire Department responded to the collision scene located on Howick-Turnberry Road (Huron County Road #7) near Kieffer Line. 

The operator of the horse and buggy was transported from the scene to a local hospital however he was later pronounced deceased.

The deceased has been identified as Jacob WALL, 27 years of age from Morris-Turnberry.

The driver and passenger of the sport utility vehicle were also transported to hospital where they were both treated and released with minor injuries.

The preliminary investigation has revealed the horse and buggy was travelling westbound on Howick-Turnberry Road (Huron County #7) when the horse and buggy veered into the path of the oncoming vehicle resulting in a devastating collision.

Members from the West Region OPP Traffic Incident Management & Enforcement (TIME) Team attended the scene to assist with the collision investigation.

Howick-Turnberry Road was closed for several hours for the collision investigation however it has since re-opened for travel.

Any person with information regarding this collision should immediately contact Huron OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or (519) 482-1677. 

(MORRIS-TURNBERRY, ON) – Officers from the Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Detachment are currently on scene of a fatal collision involving a horse & buggy.

This morning at approximately 8:17 a.m. Huron County OPP, South Bruce OPP, Huron County Paramedic Services and North Huron Fire Department responded to the collision scene located on Howick-Turnberry Road (Huron County Road #7) near Kieffer Line. 

The operator of the horse and buggy was transported from the scene to hospital however they were later pronounced deceased.

Two occupants from the sport utility vehicle were transported to hospital with minor injuries.

Members from the West Region OPP Traffic Incident Management & Enforcement (TIME) Team will be attending the scene to assist with the collision investigation.

Howick-Turnberry Road (Huron County Road #7) has been closed between London Road (Huron County #4) in Wingham and Belmore Line (Huron County #12). The road is also blocked at Kieffer Line. Please take an alternate route to avoid delays.

Any person with information regarding this collision should immediately contact Huron OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or (519) 482-1677. 

(TOWNSHIP OF GUELPH/ERAMOSA, ON) – On December 29, 2021, at approximately 4:00 p.m. Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a white sedan being driven in an erratic manner on Guelph Nichol Townline, north of Guelph.

Officers located the vehicle, and as a result of the investigation, Elizabeth LENGYEL, 61-years-old of Guelph/Eramosa has been charged with Impaired Operation, Failure to Comply with Demand for Breath, and Drive Motor Vehicle with Open Liquor. A 90-day Administrative Driver’s License Suspension (A.D.L.S.) and a 7-day Vehicle Impoundment were initiated as per statute. The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario court of justice – Guelph.

If you suspect someone is driving while their ability to operate a motor vehicle is impaired by drugs or alcohol, please call 911 immediately.

(TOWNSHIP OF WELLINGTON NORTH, ON) – On December 25, 2021, at approximately 3:00 p.m. Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of an intoxicated person knocking on doors. Officers later observed a green pickup truck associated to the same person, eastbound on Derby Street, in Palmerston and initiated a traffic stop.

As a result of the investigation, Joseph WALTER, 67-years-old of Palmerston has been charged with Impaired Operation – 80 Plus (mgs of alcohol in 100mL of blood). A 90-day Administrative Driver’s License Suspension (A.D.L.S.) and a 7-day Vehicle Impoundment were initiated as per statute. The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario court of justice – Guelph.

If you suspect someone is driving while their ability to operate a motor vehicle is impaired by drugs or alcohol, please call 911 immediately.

(TOWN OF FERGUS, ON) – On December 24, 2021, at approximately 9:00 p.m., the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report that a driver was asleep in the driver’s seat of a recreational vehicle (RV) at a gas bar on Tower Street, in Fergus. Officers attended and located the driver.

As a result of the investigation, John NAGY, 58-years-old of Centre Wellington, has been charged with Impaired Operation. A 90-day Administrative Driver’s License Suspension (A.D.L.S.) and a 7-day Vehicle Impoundment were initiated as per statute. The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario court of justice.

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 i

(TOWN OF FERGUS, ON) – On December 19, 2021, members of the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (R.I.D.E.) check on Tower Street South, in Fergus. At approximately 12:30 a.m., the driver of a green van entered the R.I.D.E. check.

As a result of the investigation, Adam SHAW, 38-years-old of Fergus, has been charged with Impaired Operation – 80 Plus (mgs of alcohol per 100mL of blood) contrary to the Criminal Code. A 90-day Administrative Driver’s License Suspension (A.D.L.S.) and a 7-day Vehicle Impoundment were initiated as per statute. The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario court of justice – Guelph.

If you suspect someone is driving while their ability to operate a motor vehicle is impaired by drugs or alcohol, please call 911 immediately.

(TOWN OF ERIN, ON) – On December 11, 2021, members of the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (R.I.D.E.) check at the intersection of Sideroad 17 and Wellington Road 23, in Erin. At approximately 11:45 p.m., the driver of a black sport utility vehicle (S.U.V.) entered the R.I.D.E. check.

As a result of the investigation, Coralee Lynn CLARK, 45-years-old of Erin, has been charged with Impaired Operation – 80 Plus (mgs of alcohol per 100mL of blood), Failure to Properly Wear a Seatbelt, and Novice Driver – Blood Alcohol Content (B.A.C.) above zero. A 90-day Administrative Driver’s License Suspension (A.D.L.S.) and a 7-day vehicle impoundment were initiated as per statute. The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario court of justice – Guelph.

If you suspect someone is driving while their ability to operate a motor vehicle is impaired by drugs or alcohol, please call 911 immediately.

(GODERICH, ON) – A Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer was assaulted and narrowly escaped serious injuries following an incident that took place in Goderich this week.

On Wednesday, January 19, 2022 at approximately 1:15 p.m. Huron County OPP officers responded to a mini-mall parking lot located on Victoria Street North to check on the condition of a driver that was parked in the lot.

Police arrived on scene and had an opportunity to speak with the driver in question. Upon speaking with the driver police learned the driver was failing to abide by a condition of his release. As the officer attempted to arrest the driver the accused’s partner interfered and obstructed the officer in making the arrest. The partner then reversed her vehicle in a dangerous manner into the officer. The officer was able to jump out of the way to escape serious injuries. 

Additional officers attended the scene and both parties were taken into custody.

Robin WELLSTEAD, 52 years of age from Lucknow has been charged with Fail to Comply with Undertaking. He has since been released from custody with a court appearance scheduled for March 7, 2022 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.

Shelley WELLSTEAD, 47 years of age from Lucknow has been charged with Obstruct Peace Officer, Resist Peace Officer, Dangerous Operation and Assault Peace Officer. She has since been released from custody with a court appearance scheduled for February 14, 2022 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.

(PERTH EAST, ON) – The roads surrounding the area of a collision in the Township of Perth East has been reopened, but may need to be closed again for the removal of one of the vehicles.

Two students were on board a school bus when it collided with a commercial motor vehicle. One 16-year-old passenger on the bus was transported by Onge Air Ambulance. A 14-year-old passenger from the bus, and the driver of the bus were also transported to hospital by ambulance. All three injured parties received non-life threatening injuries as a result of the collision. The driver of the commercial motor vehicle was not injured.  

On January 20, 2022, at just before 3:00 p.m., the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), along with Perth County Paramedic Services and Perth East Fire Department, responded to a two vehicle collision at Perth Road 107 and Line 45 in the Township of Perth East. A commercial motor vehicle and school bus were involved.

The investigation is ongoing, and updates will be provided as they become available.

(TOWNSHIP OF MINTO, ON) – On December 10, 2021, at approximately 6:30 p.m. Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a blue sedan being driven in an erratic manner on Wellington Road 109, south of Harriston.

Officers located the vehicle, and as a result of the investigation, Kenneth Paul EVOY, 57-years-old of Harriston has been charged with Impaired Operation – 80 Plus (mgs of alcohol in 100mL of blood). A 90-day Administrative Driver’s License Suspension (A.D.L.S.) and a 7-day Vehicle Impoundment were initiated as per statute. The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario court of justice – Guelph.

If you suspect someone is driving while their ability to operate a motor vehicle is impaired by drugs or alcohol, please call 911 immediately.

(TOWNSHIP OF PILKINGTON, ON) – On December 9, 2021, at approximately 10:45 p.m. Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a two vehicle collision on Wellington Road 39, south of Ariss. Initial reports indicated that two vehicles had collided and that one of the vehicles did not remain on scene. Shortly thereafter, a report was received of a single vehicle in a ditch on Ariss Valley Road.

Police attended and were able to locate all parties involved.

As a result of the investigation, Cameron VOGAN, 24-years-old of Listowel has been charged with Impaired Operation, Failure to Comply with Demand for Breath, Failure to Stop after Accident, and G1 Driver Unaccompanied by Qualified Driver. A 90-day Administrative Driver’s License Suspension (A.D.L.S.) and a 7-day Vehicle Impoundment were initiated as per statute. The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario court of justice – Guelph.

If you suspect someone is driving while their ability to operate a motor vehicle is impaired by drugs or alcohol, please call 911 immediately.

(TOWNSHIP OF CENTRE WELLINGTON, ON) – On December 4, 2021, members of the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (R.I.D.E.) check on Eighth Line West, west of Elora. At approximately 12:30 a.m., the driver of a white sedan entered the R.I.D.E. check.

As a result of the investigation, Shawna DEVORE, 22-years-old of Wallenstein, was charged with Impaired Operation – 80 Plus (mgs of alcohol per 100mL of blood) contrary to the Criminal Code and with driving a motor vehicle with liquor readily available. A 90-day Administrative Driver’s License Suspension (A.D.L.S.) and a 7-day Vehicle Impoundment were initiated as per statute. The accused was scheduled to appear in the Ontario court of justice – Guelph.

If you suspect someone is driving while their ability to operate a motor vehicle is impaired by drugs or alcohol, please call 911 immediately.

(SOUTH HURON, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers, including members from the Huron-Perth OPP Community Street Crimes Unit (CSCU) have arrested and laid charges in connection with some recent theft of rims and catalytic converters from Exeter. 

As a result of some police investigation officers were able to recover a set of stolen custom rims and tires along with 18 stolen catalytic converters. Additionally, a suspect was identified and police were able to make an arrest on January 6, 2021.

Travis DAVIS, 32 years of age, from South Huron has been charged with two counts of Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000.

The accused has since been released from custody with a court appearance scheduled for February 28, 2022 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.

If you have any information about this incident please contact Huron OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or (519) 482-1677. 

(BRANT TWP, ON) – On January 17, 2022 at 7:31 p.m., the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a vehicle in the ditch along Bruce County Road 4 in Brant Township. Officers responded and determined that the driver had been drinking alcohol.

While in custody, the driver became combative with police.

Angelica WHITTAKER, 22-years-old, of Carrick Township was charged with Impaired Driving, Operate over 80 milligrams, Assault a Peace Officer and Obstruct a Peace Officer. The accused is scheduled to appear in court on February 23, 2022 to answer to the charges.

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

(PERTH EAST, ON) – Police are on scene of a serious collision in the Township of Perth East.

On January 20, 2022, just before 3:00 p.m., the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), along with Perth County Paramedic Services and Perth East Fire Department, responded to a two vehicle collision at Perth Road 107 and Line 45 in the Township of Perth East. A commercial motor vehicle and school bus were involved.

One occupant of the school bus was transported to hospital via Ornge Air Ambulance, and another was transported to a local hospital by ambulance.

The investigation is ongoing, and drivers are asked to avoid the area. Updates will be provided as they become available.