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Drunk Driver Arrested In Exeter

(SOUTH HURON, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a London resident with Impaired Operation – Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) 80 Plus following a traffic stop this weekend in Exeter.

At approximately 6:15 p.m. on August 7, 2021 Huron OPP members received a call to check on the occupants of a vehicle parked at a parking lot in Exeter.   

Officers began patrolling for the suspect vehicle and soon after the vehicle was observed off of Main Street South. A traffic stop was initiated and a roadside test was administered with the driver. The driver registered a fail and was placed under arrest. 

The driver was subsequently transported to the Huron OPP Detachment and two samples of breath were provided to the Intoxilizer Technician. Both tests were analyzed to be over the legal limit.

Gary PEREIRA, 28 years of age, from London has been charged with Impaired Operation – Blood Alcohol Concentration 80 Plus. A court date has been scheduled for September 27, 2021 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.

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Fatal Collision Near Dundalk Update – Deceased Identified

(SOUTHGATE TOWNSHIP, ON) – A fatal collision involving a pedestrian that took place yesterday morning near Dundalk remains under investigation by Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP).

On August 9, 2021 at approximately 12:44 a.m., Grey Bruce OPP and Grey County Paramedic Services responded to the collision scene located on Grey Road 9 just west of Dundalk.

The preliminary investigation has determined a sedan was travelling westbound on Grey Road 9 near Ida Street when the vehicle collided with a pedestrian that was laying on the roadway.  

The pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene.   

The deceased has been identified as Ron HAMILTON, 41 Years of age, from Dundalk, ON.

The cause of the crash is currently under investigation with assistance from the West Region OPP Traffic Incident Management & Enforcement (TIME) Team.

Grey Bruce OPP is asking witnesses or anyone with information regarding this crash to contact Grey Bruce OPP at 1-888-310-1122. 

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30 Year Old From Kincardine Facing Impaired Charge

(TOWN OF MINTO, ON) – On August 8, 2021, at approximately 2:45 p.m. the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a possible impaired-driver on Wellington Rd 109, south-east of Harriston. It was reported that a driver was swerving dangerously in traffic and that they were possibly impaired.

Police located and stopped the driver. Officers formed the opinion that the driver was impaired by alcohol. The driver was arrested and brought to a local OPP Operations Centre for further testing.

As a result of the investigation Davis Michael BERGVALDS, 30-years-old of Kincardine, has been charged with Impaired Operation 80 Plus (mg of alcohol per 100 mL of blood). A 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (A.D.L.S.) and 7-day Vehicle Impoundment was initiated as per statute. The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario court of justice – Guelph on August 24, 2021.

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.

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Fire Investigation

(HURON TWP, ON) – On August 9, 2021 at 2:34 a.m., the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a fire at a property along Boiler Beach Road in Huron Township. Officers responded with members of the Kincardine Fire & Emergency Services and Ripley-Huron Fire Department to find the structure was fully engulfed by flames.

The South Bruce OPP, the South Bruce OPP Crime Unit and the Office of the Fire Marshall (OFM) are continuing an investigation into the cause of the fire.

Investigators are interested in viewing any video surveillance in the area of the fire between 12:00 p.m. on August 8, 2021 and 6:00 a.m. on August 9, 2021.

There were no injuries reported at the scene of the fire.

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Hit & Run Driver Found Impaired – Francis James BLOWN

(TOWNSHIP OF GUELPH/ERAMOSA, ON) – On August 4, 2021, at approximately 8:15 a.m. Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a two vehicle collision on Wellington Rd 124, near Guelph Lake. Initial reports indicated that a S.U.V. (Sport Utility Vehicle) was struck by pickup truck that immediately drove from the scene. There were no reports of injuries.

OPP responded and located the suspected driver of the pickup truck. While speaking with the driver, officers formed the opinion that the driver was impaired by alcohol and/or drug. The driver was arrested and brought to a local OPP Operations Centre for further testing. A search incident to arrest located a quantity of suspected narcotics.

As a result of the investigation, Francis James BLOWN, 38-years-old of Guelph, has been charged with Failing to Stop After an Accident, Operation While impaired and Possession of a Schedule I Substance – Opioid (other than heroin). The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario court of justice – Guelph on September 7, 2021.

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

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Fatal Collision With Pedestrian Laying On Road

(SOUTHGATE TOWNSHIP, ON) – Grey-Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is currently investigating a fatal collision involving a pedestrian that took place early this morning west of Dundalk.

On August 9, 2021 at approximately 12:44 a.m., Grey-Bruce OPP and Grey County Paramedic Services responded to the collision scene located on Grey Road 9 just west of Dundalk.

The preliminary investigation has determined a sedan was travelling westbound on Grey Road 9 near Ida Street when the vehicle collided with a pedestrian that was laying on the roadway.  

The pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene.     

The cause of the crash is currently under investigation with assistance from the West Region OPP Traffic Incident Management & Enforcement (TIME) Team.

Grey Road 9 has now re-opened for travel. 

Further information will be released as it becomes available.

Grey-Bruce OPP is asking witnesses or anyone with information regarding this crash to contact Grey-Bruce OPP at 1-888-310-1122.  

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Alexander DORTMANS – Impaired Driving

(ENNISKILLEN TOWNSHIP, ON) – On August 6, 2021 at 9:10 p.m., a member of the Lambton County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) observed a vehicle travelling at 125 km/h in a 60 km/h zone on Oil Heritage near Progress Drive.

Upon speaking with the driver, it became apparent the driver had consumed an alcoholic beverage and was displaying signs of impairment. The driver was arrested and transported to the Lambton OPP detachment where they provided two samples of breath above the legal limit.   

Alexander DORTMANS, 27-years-old of Sarnia has been charged with

  • Operation While Impaired,
  • Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 Plus) and,
  • Stunt Driving.

The accused has been released and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on August 23, 2021.

If you see a driver you suspect may be impaired by alcohol or drugs, contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or *OPP (677) on your mobile phone. Your call could make our roads safer for all.

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21 Year Old Facing Numerous Charges

(COUNTY OF BRANT, ON) -On Saturday, August 7, 2021, at approximately 10:19 a.m., an officer with the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Brant County Detachment initiated a traffic stop on County Road 18 in Brant County, after observing vehicle committing a traffic offence.

When the officer spoke with the driver, it was determined that the individual was impaired. Further investigation revealed the rear licence attached to the vehicle had been reported stolen to Brantford Police Service. 

Treyton BOMBERRY, 21-years-of-age from Six Nations of the Grand River First Nation, has been charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs contrary to section 320.14(1)(a) of the Criminal Code (CC);
  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus) contrary to section 320.14(1)(b) of the CC;
  • Possession Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000 – in Canada contrary to CC section 354(1)(a) of the CC;
  • Drive vehicle or boat with cannabis readily available contrary to section 12(1) of the Cannabis Control Act, 2017;
  • Driving motor vehicle with open container of liquor contrary to section 32(1) of the Liquor Licence Act;
  • Novice driver – B.A.C. above zero contrary to section 44.1(3) of the Highway Traffic Act (HTA);   
  • Use plate not authorized for vehicle contrary to section 12(1)(d) of the (HTA);
  • Driver fail to surrender licence contrary to section 33(1) of the HTA;
  • Fail to notify change of address – licence contrary to OReg 340/94 33(1) of the HTA;
  • Class G1 licence holder – unaccompanied by qualified driver contrary to OReg 340/94 5(1) of the HTA;
  • Fail to surrender permit for motor vehicle contrary to section 7(5)(a) of the HTA;
  • Fail to surrender insurance card contrary to section 3(1) if the Compulsory Automobile Insurance Act.  

The charged party is to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Brantford at a later date to answer to the charges.

Please do your part and never drive while impaired; if you suspect that someone is driving or is about to drive impaired by alcohol or drugs please call 9-1-1 to report it.

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Fergus Resident Facing Assault Charges

(NORTH PERTH, ON) – One person is facing charges following an investigation into a number of domestic related incidents that occurred over the past five years.

On August 4, 2021, the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of several incidents that occurred in the area of North Perth, Wellington County, and the Municipality of Niagara Falls between 2017 and 2021. During the investigation, two victims were identified.

As a result, a 36-year-old resident of Fergus was arrested and charged with:

–       Criminal Harassment – Repeatedly Communicate (two counts)

–       Assault – Spousal (three counts)

–       Uttering Threats – Cause Death or Bodily Harm

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.

Victims of and domestic violence are not alone. If you, or someone you know, is in need of support, there are local resources available to help. One organization you can contact is Victim Services Bruce Grey Perth at 1-866-376-9852.

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Assault In Mitchell

(WEST PERTH, ON) – One person is facing an assault charge in the Municipality of West Perth following a domestic incident.

Just before 8:00 p.m. on August 1, 2021, the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a domestic incident in the area of Montreal Street in Mitchell. An investigation was completed and it was determined that one person had assaulted another. 

A 30-year-old resident of Mitchell was arrested and charged with:

–       Assault – Spousal

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.

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.

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Repeat Offender Arrested In Perth East

(PERTH EAST, ON) – One person is facing charges following a domestic incident.

On August 1, 2021, just after 9:00 a.m., the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a stolen vehicle in Perth East Township. Further investigation revealed the vehicle was not stolen, and the complainant was in breach of their current release conditions.

As a result, a 52-year-old resident of the Township of Perth East was arrested and charged with:

–       Public Mischief

–       Failure to Comply with Release Order- Other than to Attend Court (two counts)

The accused was held in custody pending a bail hearing.

Victims of and domestic violence are not alone. If you, or someone you know, is in need of support, there are local resources available to help. One organization you can contact is Victim Services Bruce Grey Perth at 1-866-376-9852.

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

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Another Assault In Listowel

(NORTH PERTH, ON) – On August 1, 2021 just after 4:30 p.m., the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of vandalism and assaults with a weapon against two victims in the Municipality of North Perth that occurred sometime between July 25, 2021 and August 1, 2021.

While this incident was under investigation, the suspect committed two more assaults with a weapon in the early morning of August 2, 2021, by spraying the victims with an aerosol spray.

As a result James GALLAN, a 31-year-old resident of Listowel was charged with:

–       Assault With a Weapon (four counts)

–       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.

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Attempted Mugging In Listowel – 18 Year Old Arrested

(NORTH PERTH, ON) – On July 31, 2021 at 6:00 p.m., the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of an individual in a commercial parking lot attempting to gain entry to vehicles and throwing items. Further reports were received that the individual was assaulting others in the area, and had just tried to steal a purse from a citizen in a business.

Police attended the area of Mitchell Road South in Listowel and located an individual who was identified by witnesses as the suspect. 

Owen SINCLAIR, an 18-year-old resident of Listowel was arrested and charged with:

–       Assault

–       Theft Under $5000 (two counts)

–       Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5000

–       Mischief – Obstructs, Interrupts, Interferes, with the Lawful Use, Enjoyment, or Operation of Property

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.

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.

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47 Year Old From Brussels Facing Numerous Assault Charges

(HURON EAST, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Huron East resident with several domestic assault charges following an investigation conducted by police yesterday.

On August 4, 2021 at approximately 1:30 p.m., Huron OPP members responded to a residence in Brussels after receiving a call from assistance from the victim. Upon arrival police met with the victim and the subsequent investigation revealed they were a victim of domestic assault.

Police later located and arrested the accused without incident. 

A 47-year-old from Brussels is now facing charges consisting of:

·        Assault with a Weapon – 2 counts

·        Assault – 2 counts

·        Assault Cause Bodily Harm

·        Utter Threats

The accused has since been release from custody with an upcoming court appearance.

Victims of domestic violence are not alone. If you need support or know someone that does, there are local resources available to help you. One organization you can contact is Victim Services – Huron County at 519-600-4108.

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

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Impaired Driver Facing Drug Trafficking Charge – Shawn BUTLER

(WEST PERTH, ON) – On July 30, 2021, just after 10:30 p.m., Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers were conducting a R.I.D.E. program (Reduced Impaired Driving Everywhere) in the Municipality of West Perth. A vehicle entered the RIDE program and the driver displayed signs of impairment. The driver was arrested and transported to a local OPP detachment where further tests were administered.

Shawn BUTLER a 47-year-old from St. Marys, has been charged with:

  • Operation While Impaired – Alcohol and Drugs
  • Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine

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