Tag: Area OPP

(BLUEWATER, ON) – A South Huron resident is facing charges after he got caught breaking into a Bluewater business at the end of November.

Just before 6:30 a.m. on November 27, 2021 an employee arrived at a business located on Bluewater Veteran’s Highway to open up shop. Upon arrival the employee observed a suspect running out of the store and taking off in a vehicle. The store was checked and it was learned the thief got away with a quantity of cash and some containers of ice cream.

Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) was later contacted and following some investigation police were able to identify the suspect.   

On December 1, 2021 the accused was arrested and taken into custody. 

Michael PELLY, 40 years of age from South Huron has been charged with:

• Break, Enter a Place – With Intent to Commit Indictable Offence
• Theft Under $5,000
• Fail to Comply with Probation Order

Huron County OPP encourages citizens to always report suspicious activity, your call may help prevent a crime. 

Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or submit a tip online at www.p3tips.com , where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

(ASHFIELD-COLBORNE-WAWANOSH, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) continue to investigate a break, enter and theft that took place at a business located south of Whitechurch.

Sometime between 4:30 p.m. on December 3, 2021 and 9:00 a.m. on December 5, 2021 unknown persons defeated the padlocks and entry was made into a business located on Donnybrook Line. Once inside the shop those responsible stole an assortment of Dewalt brand power tools, several hand wrenches, socket sets, ignition keys to vehicles and a vehicle battery charger. 

If you have any information about this incident please 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 tip online at www.p3tips.com , where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

(WINGHAM, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) including the Huron-Perth Community Street Crimes Unit (CSCU) continue to investigate a recent break enter and theft that took place in Wingham.

Investigators are hopeful they will get some tips from the public to help determine who broke into a Patrick Street West residence sometime between 8:00 p.m. on November 22 and 10:00 a.m. on November 23, 2021. 

Once inside the residence the thief stole 30 cartons of Magic trading cards. Some of these trading cards can be quite valuable due to their rarity in production and utility in game play. The value of the cards can range from pennies to thousands of dollars. 

In addition to the stolen Magic cards the thief stole a clothing hamper and a DVR recording box. 

If you have any information about this incident please 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 tip online at www.p3tips.com , where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

(CHATSWORTH, ON) – On December 12, 2021 at approximately 3:30 p.m., the Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), the Chatsworth Fire Department and Grey County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) responded to a report of a vehicle rollover on Sideroad 3 in the Township of Chatsworth.

The driver of the vehicle was pronounced deceased on scene. They have been identified as Terry SPECHT, 63-years-old, from Chatsworth Township.

The OPP West Region Traffic Incident Management and Enforcement Team (TIME) is assisting with the investigation which remains ongoing.

(CENTRAL HURON, ON) – A resident of Clinton is facing criminal charges after he crashed into a parked police vehicle and fled the scene last weekend in Londesborough.

On Friday, December 10, 2021 at 10:45 p.m. a Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer was sitting inside his parked police cruiser on Main Street in Londesborough when a southbound car collided head-on with the cruiser. Immediately after the driver of the suspect vehicle failed to stop at the scene and took off heading southbound on London Road toward Clinton.

Fortunately the officer escaped injury, however, his cruiser sustained significant damage and was not driveable. Other patrol units began searching for the suspect vehicle however the suspect vehicle was not immediately located.

The following day the suspect driver turned himself in and was arrested at the Huron OPP Detachment. The accused, James BIRD, 36 years of age from Clinton has been charged with Failure to Stop After Accident and Dangerous Operation. He has since been released from custody with a court appearance scheduled for January 17, 2022 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.    

(NORTH PERTH, ON) – Police have arrested one individual after an investigation into vandalism at a Listowel park in November.

On December 10 2021, James GALLAN, 32, of North Perth, was arrested and has been charged with:

–       Mischief Under $5000

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.

The Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) began an investigation on November 18 2021, after receiving a report of graffiti spray painted around the Listowel Memorial Park, and nearby buildings, in the Municipality of North Perth.

At least four different spots were spray painted with purple and black paint, mostly derogatory and insulting words and comments.

The Perth County OPP would like to thank the public for their assistance in this investigation.

(HOWICK, ON) – A resident of Gorrie is facing an Impaired Operation – Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) 80 Plus charge following a traffic stop that took place early this morning near Gorrie.

At approximately 2:40 a.m. a Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer stopped a pickup truck on Gough Road and while speaking with the driver the officer noted the driver had been drinking alcohol. 

A roadside screen test was performed and the driver registered a fail. Upon doing so he was placed under arrest and was transported to the Huron OPP Detachment for further testing. The driver provided two samples of breath to the Intoxilizer Technician and both samples were found to be above the legal limit. 

Noodin MAWHINNEY, 21 years of age, from Gorrie has been charged with Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) 80 Plus. He has since been released from custody with a court appearance scheduled for February 7, 2022 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich. 

His licence has been suspended for an automatic 90 days and his vehicle has been impounded for 45 days. 

(NORTH PERTH, ON) – Parents are being reminded to speak to children and youth about the risks of participating in social media challenges.

On December 4 2021, at approximately 8:00 p.m., the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report from a member of the public who was victim to one of the latest social media trends. The victim was at their home on Brock Street West, in Listowel, when someone kicked in the front door. The suspects then fled the scene on foot.

The three suspects were located in the area, and were identified as two 13-year-olds and a 14-year-old, all residents of North Perth. It is likely that the youths were participating in one of the most recent social media challenges, which encourages kids to kick in the door of a stranger’s house.

“What parents and youth need to realize is that Mischief is a criminal offence. But more than that, it causes unnecessary stress for members of our community.” – A/Inspector Wendy Burrow, Perth County OPP

In this case, the youths were referred to a Diversion program, an extrajudicial measure under the Youth Criminal Justice Act. These extrajudicial measures provide meaningful consequences, such as requiring the young person to repair the harm done to the victim. They also allow early intervention with young people and provide the opportunity for the broader community to play an important role in developing community-based responses to youth crime. 

(WALKERTON, ON) – On November 30, 2021 at 8:03 a.m., the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a theft report from a property in the 1100 block of Yonge Street south in Walkerton. Sometime between 10:00 p.m. on November 29, 2021 and 6:00 a.m. on November 30, 2021, the property was entered.

The list of stolen items includes a large collection of Dewalt tools: a work site radio, a multi-tool, fast charger, 10 batteries, impact drills, a hammer drill, skill saws and a framing nailer. The value of the stolen property is estimated to be $5,500.

The South Bruce OPP is requesting anyone with information to call 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a secure web-tip at www.cstip.ca, where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000.

(PERTH COUNTY, ON) – A number of people have been charged with stunt racing in Perth County recently, including a 16-year-old driving more than double the limit in North Perth.

On November 20 2021, just after 10:00 a.m., a Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer stopped a vehicle travelling on Line 39, in the Township of Perth East, after it was found to be travelling in excess of 140km/h in an 80km/h limit zone, and failed to stop at a stop sign.

Samantha CASSIDY, 20, of Stratford, has been charged with:

–       Race motor vehicle – Perform Stunt

–       Disobey Sign – Fail to Stop at a Stop Sign

On December 3 2021, just before 11:00 a.m., a Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer stopped a vehicle travelling on Perth Line 43, in the Township of Perth East, after it was found to be travelling in excess of 135km/h in an 80km/h limit zone.

Andre FINDLAY, 40, of Kitchener, has been charged with:

–       Race motor vehicle – Excessive Speed

On December 4 2021, just after 9:00 a.m., a Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer stopped a vehicle travelling on Perth Line 43, in the Township of Perth East, after it was found to be travelling in excess of 132km/h in an 80km/h limit zone.

Adil Majeed ALI, 30, of Stratford, has been charged with:

–       Race motor vehicle – Excessive Speed

On December 5 2021, just before 2:00 a.m., a Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer stopped a vehicle travelling on Perth Road 164, south of Atwood, in the Municipality of North Perth, after it was found to be travelling in excess of 164km/h in an 80km/h limit zone, more than double the limit. There were five other teenage occupants of the car at the time.

A 16-year-old young driver of North Perth, has been charged with:

–       Race motor vehicle – Excessive Speed

On December 6 2021, just before 11:00 a.m., a Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer stopped a vehicle travelling on Perth Road 180, in the Municipality of West Perth, after it was found to be travelling in excess of 139km/h in an 80km/h limit zone.

Spencer RITCHIE, 43, of Saugeen First Nation, has been charged with:

–       Race motor vehicle – Excessive Speed

In each incident, a 30-day driving suspension and 14-day vehicle impoundment was initiated as per statute. The accused drivers are scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Stratford at a later date to answer to the charges.