Tag: Area OPP

(GODERICH, ON) – A resident of Goderich is facing a number of charges including resisting an officer following an incident that took place in Goderich earlier this week.

On October 26, 2021 at approximately 12:30 a.m. officers received a report from a victim that reported their BMX bicycle was just stolen out of the back of a pickup truck that was parked on Bennett Street East. The victim and a witness were able to follow the accused and police were called to assist.   

Upon arrival officers attempted to place the accused under arrest however he failed to comply with the officers demands and resisted arrest. Police were able to gain control of the accused and he was ultimately taken into custody. 

Aaron WEDGE, 31 years of age from Goderich is charged with Theft Under $5,000, Resist Peace Officer and Fail to Comply with Probation Order – 5 counts. The accused remains in custody with a court appearance scheduled for October 29, 2021 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.

(PERTH EAST, ON) – On October 20, 2021, just after 1:30 p.m., the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) was alerted to a single vehicle motor vehicle collision on Line 34 in the Township of Perth East. After a brief foot pursuit, the driver of the motor vehicle was arrested and transported to local detachment where further tests were completed.

As a result, Nathan DINGMAN, a 31-year-old resident of Stratford, has been charged with:

• Operation While Impaired – Alcohol and Drugs

The accused in this matter 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 charge.

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 immediately.

(NORTH PERTH, ON) – On October 12, 2021 just after 6:00 p.m., the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a theft of a bicycle from outside of a local business on Wallace Ave North, in the Municipality of North Perth.

Police attended the business, observed the surveillance footage, identified the accused and a warrant was subsequently sought.

Jeremy WELSH, a 23-year-old resident of North Perth, was arrested on October 19, 2021 and charged with:

·       Theft under $5000

·       Failure to Comply with Undertaking

The bicycle was recovered.

(NORTH PERTH, ON) – One person is facing a robbery charge in the Municipality of North Perth following an incident.

Just before 12:00 a.m. on October 15, 2021, the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of an assault in the area of Maitland Avenue South in Listowel. An investigation was initiated and it was determined that a robbery was committed. The victim in this incident was transported by Perth County Paramedic Services to local hospital with minor injuries.

Marty GORDON, a 28-year-old resident of Listowel was arrested and charged with:

–      Robbery with Violence

The accused was held in custody pending a bail hearing.

Investigators do not believe there to be a risk to public safety however police are reminding all members of the public to be aware of their personal safety at all times and to be extremely vigilant and aware of personal surroundings. The OPP’s website, www.opp.ca, contains a number of useful resources, tips and links.

(SOUTH HURON, ON) – An Exeter resident is facing a lengthy list of charges following a traffic stop conducted by a Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer this past weekend.

At approximately 8:37 p.m. on Saturday, October 23, 2021 a Huron OPP officer was patrolling on Edward Street in Exeter when he observed a sport utility vehicle being operated with unattached licence plates. A traffic stop was conducted and some checks revealed the driver was currently prohibited from driving, was operating with unauthorized licence plates and driving without insurance.

Shane CLARKE, 49 years of age from Exeter has been charged with the following offences:

·        Operation While Prohibited – 6 counts

·        Drive While Under Suspension

·        Use Plate Not Authorized for Vehicle

·        Operate a Motor Vehicle Without Insurance

·        Fail to Notify Change of Address

The accused has since been released from custody with a court appearance scheduled for December 20, 2021 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.

(MORRIS-TURNBERRY, ON) – A driver from the Belgrave area has had his driver’s licence suspended for 30 days and his vehicle has been impounded for two weeks following a traffic stop that took place earlier this week.

On Wednesday, October 20, 2021 at approximately 10:16 p.m. a Huron County OPP officer was patrolling on Harriston Road when the officer observed an automobile travelling at a high rate of speed. A RADAR device was utilized to measure the speed of the vehicle and the vehicles speed was recorded at a speed in excess of 60 kilometers over the 90 km/h speed limit. 

A traffic stop was conducted and the driver was subsequently charged. Andrew WIEGERSMA, 22 years of age from Bluevale has been charged with Race a Motor Vehicle – Excessive Speed. The defendant will have to attend Provincial Offences Act Court later this fall to answer to the charge.

(NORTH PERTH, ON) – One person is facing charges following an on-going incident.

On October 12, 2021, just before 5:00 p.m., the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of harassment that occurred over a period of time in the Municipality of North Perth. During the investigation, it was learned that a harassment offence had been committed.

As a result, Jamie PYNN, a 46-year-old resident of North Perth was arrested and charged with:

• Criminal Harassment – Repeatedly Communicate

The accused in this matter 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 charge.

Anyone with information regarding this or any incident is asked to call the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or online at www.opp.ca/reporting. Should you wish to remain anonymous you can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or leave an anonymous online message at www.P3tips.com where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

(LAKESHORE, ON) – A recent criminal investigation conducted by members of the Essex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Major Crime Unit has resulted in sexual assault charges being laid against a Municipality of Lakeshore resident.

As a result, Jeffrey YOUNG 59-year-old from Lakeshore, ON has been charged with Sexual Assault (3 counts) and Mischief under $5000.

The ongoing investigation has determined the accused practiced at local massage businesses.

The accused will appear in the Ontario Court of Justice – Windsor on November 26, 2021.

Anyone with information regarding this or any other incident is asked to call the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or leave an anonymous online message at www.catchcrooks.com where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000. 

Victims of sexual assault are not alone. If you need support or know someone that does, there are local resources available to help. A toll free call can be placed to the Assaulted Women’s Helpline www.awhl.org/home at 1-866-863-0511 or Male Survivors of Sexual Assault at 1-866-887-0015 where your information will remain anonymous and confidential.

If you are in an immediate crisis, dial 9-1-1.

(PERTH EAST, ON) – A Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (R.I.D.E.) program resulted in a driver being charged with impaired driving in the Township of Perth East. On October 2, 2021, just before 2:00 a.m., a motor vehicle entered a R.I.D.E program conducted by Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) on Mill Street East, in Milverton. An Approved Screening Device (ASD) was utilized and the motor vehicle driver was subsequently arrested and transported to a local OPP detachment where further tests were administered.

As a result, Adam ROPP, 29, of Perth East, has been charged with:

• Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 plus)

A 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (A.D.L.S.) and 7-day Vehicle Impoundment was initiated as per statute to the accused. 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 charge.

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 immediately.

Anyone with information regarding these or any incident is asked to call the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or online at www.opp.ca/reporting. Should you wish to remain anonymous you can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or leave an anonymous online message at www.P3tips.com where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.  

(PERTH COUNTY, ON) – One person has been charged following a death investigation in Perth County.

On October 20, 2021, the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), under the direction of the OPP Criminal Investigation Branch (CIB), and with the assistance of the Stratford Police Service, commenced an investigation into a death that occurred in Perth County in 1985. The victim has been identified as Meghan THOMPSON, who was 25 days old at the time of her death.

Katherine THOMPSON, 62-years-old of St Marys, has been charged under section 214(5)(e) of the 1985 Criminal Code with First Degree Murder.

The accused was held in custody pending a bail hearing.

As this is an ongoing investigation, no further details will be released at this time. A publication ban is in effect for the proceedings.

Anyone with information regarding this or any incident is asked to call the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous you can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or leave an anonymous online message at Huron Perth County Crime Stoppers, where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000. 

(PERTH COUNTY, ON) – A City of Toronto resident has been charged after an ongoing investigation in Perth County.

On October 18, 2021, the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), under the direction of the OPP Criminal Investigation Branch (CIB), with the assistance of the Toronto Police Service, arrested and charged an individual.

Corygon ALLICOCK, 36-years-old of Toronto, has been charged under section 281 of the Criminal Code with Abduction of Person Under 14.

The accused was held in custody pending a bail hearing.

As this is an ongoing investigation, no further details will be released at this time. A publication ban is in effect for the proceedings. The media is asked to refrain from utilizing any personal information, contained in previous media releases, regarding the victim.

(BLUEWATER, ON) – If you choose to drive well over the speed limit be prepared for stiff consequences says Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP). A South Huron driver has lost her licence for 30 days and her vehicle has been impounded for two weeks following a traffic stop that took place Sunday afternoon.

On October 17, 2021 at approximately 2:50 p.m. a Huron County OPP officer was patrolling on Airport Line southwest of Hensall when the officer observed an automobile travelling southbound at a high rate of speed. A RADAR device was utilized to measure the speed of the vehicle and it was found to be travelling at a speed in excess of 60 kilometers over the 80 km/h speed limit. 

A traffic stop was conducted and the driver was subsequently charged. Whitney VISOUVATH, 29 years of age from South Huron has been charged with Race a Motor Vehicle – Excessive Speed. The defendant now has to attend Provincial Offences Act Court in Goderich on December 7, 2021.  

(SOUTH HURON, ON) – A resident of London is facing a number of charges following a traffic stop conducted by Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) late last week. 

At approximately 4:46 p.m. on October 14, 2021 Huron OPP officers received a call from a witness that reported a driver was operating a sport utility vehicle in an erratic manner. Officers immediately began patrolling for the suspect vehicle and about 10 minutes later it was stopped on London Road (Highway 4) near Crediton Road. 

The investigating officer spoke with the driver and upon doing so the driver was found to be displaying signs of impairment. Additionally, police observed open containers of alcohol inside the vehicle.

The driver was ultimately placed under arrest for Impaired Operation and was transported to the Huron OPP Detachment for breath tests. Two breath tests were taken and both were found to be over the legal limit.

Alvaro GIL ASTURIAS, 33 years of age from London has been charged with Impaired Operation, Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 Plus), Drive Motor Vehicle With Open Container of Liquor and Novice Driver – BAC Above Zero. 

The accused has since been released from custody with a court appearance scheduled for November 20, 2021 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich. 

(MEAFORD, ON) – On October 14, 2021, at approximately 10:00 a.m., the Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a call from an upset member of the public regarding an ongoing investigation.

While assisting the member of the public, the individual made several comments that resulted in criminal charges being laid.

The Grey Bruce OPP have arrested and charged Gough LEWIS, 55-years-of-age of Meaford with two counts of Uttering Threats to Cause Death or Bodily Harm.

LEWIS was held for a bail hearing at the Ontario Court of Justice in Owen Sound on October 15, 2021.