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Jacob WEISHAR – Drunk Driving


(CARRICK TWP, ON) – On September 16, 2023, at 4:07 a.m., the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a suspicious vehicle along Concession 10 in Carrick Township. Officers located the vehicle and found that the driver had been drinking alcohol.

Jacob WEISHAR, 25-years-old, from Culross Township was charged with Impaired Driving and Operate over 80 milligrams.

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Walkerton on October 25, 2023, to answer to the charge.

An impaired driving charge includes an immediate 90-day driver’s license suspension and an immediate 7-day vehicle impoundment.

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.

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Meth Bust – Michael BERNARD Arrested Again

(CENTRAL HURON, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and the Huron-Perth Community Street Crimes Unit (CSCU) has charged a Huron East resident with several offences after two motorcycles were observed by police travelling at a high rate of speed on Huron Road on September 11th, 2023. 

On Monday afternoon, September 11th just after 1:00 p.m., a Huron County OPP officer was patrolling on Huron Road East of Clinton when they observed two motorcycle operators driving westbound on Huron Road at very high speeds. The offenders continued driving through Clinton speeding, passing, and driving dangerously.

Officers ahead set up observations in Goderich and located one of the motorcycle operators in the area of Hincks Street. Officers arrested the operator and located illegal substances on the accused during a search. The accused was transported to the Huron OPP detachment in Clinton for processing.

Michael BERNARD, 34 years of age from Huron East has been charged with:

–      Dangerous Operation,

–      Failure to Comply with Release Order,

–      Possession of Schedule I substance – methamphetamine,

–      Possession of Schedule I substance – other.

The accused was additionally charged with several offences found in the Highway Traffic Act (HTA), and the Compulsory Automobile Insurance Act (CAIA).

The involved vehicle was towed as it was deemed unfit for the road.

The accused was held for a bail hearing and later remanded into custody where he remains pending a further court appearance at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich. 

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Morgan PHILIP – Drunk Driver

(HURON EAST, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Huron East resident with an Impaired Operation – Over 80 driving offence following a traffic stop on Sunday, September 10th. 

On September 10th, 2023, at approximately 2:20 a.m., police observed a southbound motor vehicle travelling on North Line in Huron East. The officer conducted a traffic stop to check the sobriety of the driver. Police spoke to the driver and determined that they had been consuming alcohol prior to driving. The driver registered a “Fail” on the roadside screening device (ASD) and was subsequently placed under arrest for Operation Over 80 and taken into custody. The driver was transported to the Perth County OPP detachment in Sebringville for further breath tests with an OPP qualified breath technician.

Morgan PHILIP, 36 years of age from Huron East has been charged with:

–      Operation while Impaired – Over 80.

The accused’ driver’s license was suspended for a period of 90 days and the involved vehicle was towed and impounded for seven days.

The accused was later released from custody with a court appearance scheduled for October 16th at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich. 

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Drunk Driver Arrested At RIDE – WILLITS

(SOUTHERN BRUCE COUNTY, ON) – This past weekend, the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) laid an impaired driving charge and served a three-day driver’s license suspension at R.I.D.E. checkpoints.

  • On September 16, 2023, at 2:00 a.m., members of the South Bruce OPP were conducting RIDE along Bruce County Road 33 in Bruce Township when a vehicle stopped. Officers found that the driver had been drinking alcohol. They were placed under arrest and taken to a Qualified Intoxilizer Technician for breath tests. Brenda WILLITS, 39-years-old from the Municipality of Kincardine was charged with Operate over 80 milligrams. The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Walkerton on November 29, 2023, to answer to the charge.
  • On September 16, 2023, at 12:35 a.m., members of the South Bruce OPP were conducting RIDE along Bruce County Road 23 in Kincardine Township when a vehicle stopped. Officers found that the driver had been drinking alcohol. A 51-year-old Municipality of Kincardine resident was served a three-day driver’s license suspension following a warn range result at the roadside.

An impaired driving charge includes an immediate 90-day driver’s license suspension and an immediate 7-day vehicle impoundment.

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Aaron MARSHALL Wanted By Police – Call 911 Immediately If Seen

(Hamilton, ON) – The Repeat Offender Parole Enforcement (R.O.P.E.) Squad is requesting the public’s assistance in locating a federal offender wanted on a Canada Wide Warrant as a result of his breach of statutory release.

Aaron MARSHALL is described as a male caucasian, 34 years of age, 5’6″ (167 cm), 266 lbs (121 kgs) with black hair and hazel eyes. He usually has facial hair.

He is serving a 5 year and 15 day sentence for Unauthorised Possession of a Prohibited Weapon, Possession of a Weapon Contaray to a Prohibition order, Possession of a Schedule I Substance x2 and Possession of a Schedule Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking x3.

The offender is known to frequent the Cities of Hamilton, Hanover, Kincardine, Owen Sound and Walkerton ON.

Anyone having contact with this offender or information in regards to their whereabouts is asked to contact the Provincial R.O.P.E. Squad at 416-808-5900 or toll free at 1-866-870-7673 (ROPE) or Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or call 9-1-1.

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Repeat Offender Arrested Again – Flight From Police, Impaired Driving, etc.

(BLUEWATER, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Bluewater resident with several criminal driving offences following an incident on September 2nd, 2023. 

On Saturday, September 2nd at 4:48 p.m. Huron County OPP officers were patrolling in Zurich, Municipality of Bluewater after a motor vehicle had failed to stop for police. The suspect motor vehicle was located shortly after, parked at a business parking lot. Police located and spoke to the involved driver and placed them under arrest. The investigating officer determined that the driver had consumed alcohol prior to driving and was subsequently arrested for Impaired Operation.

The accused was transported to the Huron OPP detachment in Clinton to provide breath tests before a qualified Intoxilyzer Technician. Suitable breath samples were provided to police which resulted in readings over three times the legal limit.

Jason HARBURN, now 48 years of age from Bluewater has been charged with:

–      Operation while Impaired – Alcohol and Drugs,

–      Operation while Impaired – Over 80,

–      Flight from Police,

–      Driving while Prohibited – (two counts),

–      Failing to Comply with Probation Order.

The involved vehicle was towed and impounded for 45 days.

The accused was released from custody with a court appearance scheduled for October 16th, 2023, at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich. 

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Drunk Driver Arrested In Kincardine Following Collision

(KINCARDINE, ON) – On September 2, 2023, at 5:42 p.m., the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a single vehicle collision along Princes Street in Kincardine.

Officers responded to the scene with members of Kincardine Fire and Emergency Services and Bruce County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) to find the vehicle had collided with a hydro pole before coming to rest.

The driver was found to have been drinking alcohol. They were placed under arrest and taken to a Qualified Intoxilizer Technician for breath tests.

Korey JARDIM, 27-years-old, from Peterborough County was charged with Impaired Driving and Operate over 80 milligrams.

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Walkerton on October 25, 2023, to answer to the charge.

An impaired driving charge includes an immediate 90-day driver’s license suspension and an immediate 7-day vehicle impoundment.

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.

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Bandits Hit Wingham – Photos Released

(NORTH HURON, ON) – An investigation by the Huron County OPP on September 8th, 2023, involving shoplifting in Wingham has been linked to several other similar thefts in Ontario with the same suspects.

On Friday, September 08, 2023, at approximately 5:00 p.m. police were dispatched to a business address on Josephine Street in Wingham, Township of North Huron for a report of shoplifting that occurred just after 2:00 p.m. the same day. 

During the investigation, it was revealed that two male suspects entered the business separately and proceeded to load baby food, shaving accessories, and other items totaling approximately $2,000 and departed the store without paying. Both suspects were captured on video surveillance. They are described as follows:

Suspect #1: Male, age in 40’s, bald, dark skin, wearing a t-shirt and jeans,

Suspect #2: Male, age in 40’s, heavier set build, wearing a hat and face mask, a t-shirt, and jeans.

Suspect vehicle used: older model Mercedes automobile, beige or light grey.

It is believed that these same two suspects have stolen goods from retailers in Barrie, Meaford, Saugeen Shores, Bracebridge, Walkerton, and Wingham.

Any person with information regarding this incident or any other incident is asked to 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 secure web tip at P3tips.com where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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Numerous Thefts

(OXFORD COUNTY, ON) – The Oxford detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating reports of thefts that occurred over the weekend from East Zorra-Tavistock Township.

The investigations determined that unknown(s) attended the residential construction site around Wettlaufer Street and William Street in Tavistock and surrounding area sometime between Friday September 8, 2023, and Monday September 11, 2023. 

Several pieces of construction equipment and a trailer were removed.

An excavator was removed from Wettlaufer Street.

A Bobcat mini excavator and a Bomag plate tamper were removed from William Street.

A diesel plate packer and a skid steer bucket were removed from Diamond Street.

A John Deere skid steer 323E was removed from an address on Oxford Road 34.

A 20-foot Triumph galvanized trailer was removed from Woodstock Street.

An excavator, the diesel plate packer and the skid steer bucket have since been recovered.

Anyone with information about these investigations is asked to contact the Oxford OPP at 1-888-310-1122.

Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), or submit an online tip at www.oxfordcrimestoppers.com where you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2000.

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Hana HUSSEIN – Drunk Driving

(THAMES CENTRE, ON) – On September 10, 2023, at 11:45 p.m., members of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were dispatched to Westchester Bourne in Thames Centre, for the report of a disabled vehicle.

Officers arrived on scene to assist at which time it was determined the driver had previously consumed alcohol.

An Approved Screening Device (ASD) was utilized. The driver was arrested and transported to the Middlesex OPP detachment where further tests were administered.

As a result, Hana HUSSEIN, a 23-year-old of Brampton, has been charged under the Criminal Code and Highway Traffic Act with:

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

·      Novice driver – B.A.C. above zero

The accused has been released from police custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice to speak to the charges on November 7, 2023.

The Middlesex OPP wants to remind the public that if you see anything suspicious or suspect an impaired driver you should contact the Ontario Provincial Police or your nearest police authority immediately.

If you have any information that could assist with the investigation, the OPP can be reached anywhere in the Province of Ontario at 1-888-310-1122. 

If you wish to remain anonymous you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) where you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2000.   

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Derek HERON Arrested For Drunk Driving Following 2 Vehicle Collision

(OXFORD COUNTY, ON) – On September 8, 2023, at approximately 10:15 p.m., the Oxford detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a two-vehicle collision on Washington Street, Zorra Township.

The investigation determined that a vehicle struck another unoccupied parked vehicle. 

No injuries were reported.

When police spoke with the driver, it became apparent that the driver had consumed alcohol. 

An Approved Screening Device (ASD) was administered, and the driver was subsequently arrested. The accused was transported to the OPP detachment for further testing.

As a result, Derek HERON, 27-years-old of Thamesford was charged with the following offences:

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

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Woodstock on a later date.

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Jason O’NEIL – Break & Enter, Etc.

(THAMES CENTRE, ON) – On September 10, 2023, at 8:18 p.m., members of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), OPP K9, and Middlesex-London Paramedics Service were dispatched to a single vehicle rollover on Dundas Street, east of Fairview Road in Thames Centre, where two occupants were seen fleeing the vehicle into a field.

Multiple officers attended the area at which time one individual was located hiding in a garage at a rural property on Heritage Road. The individual was taken into custody without incident and transported to hospital as a precaution for a minor injury, believed to have been sustained in the collision.  

The second individual, a white male approximately mid-30’s, wearing a light-coloured t-shirt was not located.

The vehicle involved in the collision had previously been reported stolen out of London.

As a result, Jason O’NEIL, a 44-year-old of London has been charged under the Criminal Code with:

·      Break, Enter a place – commit indictable offence

·      Possession Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000 – in Canada

·      Possession Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000 – in Canada

The accused has been held for bail.

The investigation is continuing.

If you have any information that could assist with the investigation, the OPP can be reached anywhere in the Province of Ontario at 1-888-310-1122. 

If you wish to remain anonymous you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) where you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2000.   

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Jacob CARLTON Arrested

(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – One individual was charged with several offences following a traffic stop on Glendale Crescent.

On Saturday, September 9, 2023, at approximately 1:39 a.m., a member of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Norfolk County Detachment stopped and investigated a vehicle at a Glendale Crescent, Norfolk County address following a licence plate status notification from the police cruiser’s Automated Licence Plate Recognition (ALPR) system.

As a result, the driver was taken into custody without incident.

Charged with the following offences is 23-year-old Jacob CARLTON of Norfolk County:

  • Operation while prohibited under the Criminal Code,
  • Operate a motor vehicle without insurance,
  • Use plate not authorized for vehicle,
  • Fail to apply for permit on becoming owner.

The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice located in Simcoe on Tuesday, October 10, 2023.

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Ditched Vehicle Leads To $120,000 Drug Bust – Jason Tyler GOUGH Arrested Again

(LAKESHORE, ON) – On September 10, 2023, at 5:59 a.m., members of the Lakeshore Detachment Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a single vehicle in the ditch in the 11000 block of County Road 46, Municipality of Lakeshore.

Investigation revealed the driver was in violation of a previous court order. The driver was arrested and transported to the Lakeshore OPP detachment.

Further Investigation revealed a large quantity of illicit drugs within the vehicle, including suspected cocaine, heroin, and methamphetamine, with an estimated street value of $120,000.00.

As a result, Jason Tyler GOUGH, a 37-year-old of Wallaceburg, has been charged under the Criminal Code and the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act with:

·        Failure to comply with release order – other than to attend court S.145(5)(a) CC (Three counts)

·        Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine S.5(2) CDSA

·        Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking – Methamphetamine S.5(2) CDSA

·        Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking – Heroin S.5(2) CDSA

·        Possession of a prohibited device or ammunition S.92(2) CC

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Windsor at a later date. 

Essex County OPP wants to remind the public that if you see anything suspicious you should contact the Ontario Provincial Police or your nearest police authority immediately.

The OPP can be reached anywhere in the Province of Ontario at 1-888-310-1122. 

If you wish to remain anonymous you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) where you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2000.  

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FRANCKE & BIJELIC Arrested For Drunk Driving

(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – Two individuals were charged as a result of separate impaired driving occurrences.

On Friday, September 8, 2023, at approximately 10:24 p.m., members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Norfolk County Detachment were conducting a RIDE (Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere) program at a Forestry Farm Road, Norfolk County address when a vehicle was stopped, and the driver assessed for sobriety.

As a result, the driver was taken into custody without incident.

Charged with the following offence is 44-year-old Ryan FRANCKE of Norfolk County:

  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus).

The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice located in Simcoe on Tuesday, September 26, 2023.

On Sunday, September 10, 2023, at approximately 8:12 p.m., a member of the OPP Norfolk County Detachment stopped and investigated a vehicle at a Norfolk Street North, Norfolk County address.

As a result, the driver was taken into custody without incident.

Charged with the following offence is 37-year-old Goran BIJELIC of Kitchener, Ontario:

  • Operation while impaired- blood alcohol concentration (80 plus).

The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice located in Simcoe on Tuesday, October 3, 2023.