Tag: OPP

(KINCARDINE, ON) – On May 5, 2023, at 11:19 p.m., a South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer stopped a vehicle along Highway 21 in the Municipality of Kincardine. 

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

Darren STECKLE, 22-years-old, from the Municipality of Bluewater was charged with Operate over 80 milligrams.

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Walkerton on June 14, 2023, to answer to the charges.

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

(COUNTY OF WELLINGTON, ON) – Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) would like to consolidate and streamline our notable traffic offences and publish a single weekly release.

On April 27, 2023, at approximately 1:00 a.m., the Wellington County OPP responded to a report of a traffic complaint on Wellington Road 14, Wellington North Township.  As a result of the investigation, Lucas DERUITER, 21-years-old of Zorra Township has been charged with Operation while Impaired, Operation while Impaired – BAC (80 plus), and with Take Motor Vehicle without Consent. The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Guelph on May 16, 2023.   

On April 28, 2023, at approximately 6:00 p.m., the Wellington County OPP responded to multiple reports of a passenger vehicle that was being operated in an erratic manner on Eighth Line, Mapleton. As a result of the investigation, Paul Jeffrey VIDIC, 38-years-old of Harriston has been charged with Operation while Impaired – BAC (80 plus). The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Guelph on May 19, 2023. 

On April 28, 2023, at approximately 10:30 p.m., an officer was on patrol and observed a passenger vehicle being operated in an erratic manner on Elora Street South, Minto. The officer conducted a traffic stop and as a result of the investigation, Robert NOONAN, 30-years-old of Clifford has been charged with Operation while Impaired – BAC (80 plus) and with Speeding. The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Guelph on May 19, 2023. 

On April 29, 2023, at approximately 10:40 a.m., an officer was patrolling George Street, Arthur and received an alert on the Automated License Plate Recognition system for a suspended driver. As a result of the investigation, Jeffrey BROCKELBANK, 34-years-old of Flesherton has been charged with Operation while Prohibited and with Driving while Under Suspension. The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Guelph on June 20, 2023. 

On April 29, 2023, at approximately 8:00 p.m., the Wellington County OPP responded to a report of a passenger vehicle being operated in an erratic manner on Tower Street South, Fergus. Officers located the vehicle and as a result of the investigation, Kevin CHAPMAN 58-years-old of Kitchener has been charged with Operation while Impaired – BAC (80 plus) and with Speeding. The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Guelph on May 16, 2023. 

On April 30, 2023, at approximately 10:00 a.m., the Wellington County OPP responded to a report of a dog that was not on a leash that had bitten multiple parties. As a result of the investigation, a 75-year-old of Fergus has been charged with two counts of Fail to Prevent Dog from Biting and with Fail to Restrain Dog by Leash. The defendant is scheduled to appear before the provincial offences court on July 19, 2023 

On May 1, 2023, at approximately 7:00 p.m., an officer on patrol on Sixteenth Line, Mapleton Township received an alert on the Automated License Plate Recognition (ALPR) system for a possibly suspended driver. As a result of the investigation, Raymond NEAR, 47-years-old of Arthur, has been charged with Operation while Prohibited, Operation while Impaired, Operation while Impaired – BAC (80 plus) and with Care and Control of Vehicle with Open Container of Liquor.  The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Guelph on June 30, 2023. 

Anyone charged with Operation while Impaired- 80 Plus (mgs of alcohol in 100mL of blood) or Failing to Comply with Demand receives a 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (A.D.L.S.) and a 7-day Vehicle Impoundment as per statute.

Anyone charged with Drive Motor Vehicle – Perform Stunt receives a 14-day impoundment and a 30-day driver’s licence suspension as per statute.

(TOWNSHIP OF GUELPH/ERAMOSA, ON) –On April 23, 2023, at approximately 6:00 p.m., Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to an assault at a private residential community on Highway 7, west of Guelph. It was reported that two known individuals had assaulted a resident and that the injuries were severe.

A 60-year-old resident was transported to a local hospital with serious, non-life-threatening injuries. The investigation is continuing and is believed to be an isolated incident.

Any person with information regarding this incident should contact the Wellington County OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a tip on-line at www.csgw.tips. You may be eligible for a reward from Crime Stoppers of up to $2,000.

(COUNTY OF WELLINGTON, ON) – Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) would like to consolidate and streamline our notable traffic offences and publish a single weekly release.

On February 9, 2023, at approximately 9:00 a.m., Wellington County OPP responded to a multi-vehicle collision on Highway 6 at Marden Road, Guelph/Eramosa. It was reported that four vehicles had been involved and that one person suffered injuries. One person was transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. As a result of the investigation, a 23-year-old driver from Guelph, has been charged with Careless Driving, contrary to the Highway Traffic Act.

On February 9, 2023, at approximately 2:00 p.m., Wellington County OPP responded to a reported two vehicle collision on Smith Street, Arthur. As a result of the investigation, a 59-year-old driver form Wellington North, was charged with Driving while Under Suspension contrary to the Highway Traffic Act. The defendant is scheduled to appear in provincial offences court – Guelph, on May 17, 2023.

On February 9, 2023, at approximately 4:30 p.m., Wellington County OPP responded a reported multi-vehicle collision on Highway 6 South, Puslinch. It was reported that three vehicles were involved, and one person suffered minor injuries. As a result of the investigation, a 36-year-old driver from Burlington was charged with Careless Driving, contrary to the Highway Traffic Act. The defendant is scheduled to appear in provincial offences court – Guelph, on April 5, 2023.

On February 10, 2023, at approximately 3:45 a.m., Wellington County OPP responded to a reported multi-vehicle collision on Brock Road South, Puslinch. It was reported that two vehicles were involved, and one person had suffered injuries. As a result of the investigation, a 46-year-old driver from Guelph, was charged with Careless Driving, contrary to the Highway Traffic Act.

On February 12, 2023, a member of the Wellington County OPP was monitoring traffic on Wellington Road 7, Pilkington. At approximately 10:15 a.m., a black sedan was observed travelling well above the posted 60km/hr speed limit. As a result of the investigation, an 18-year-old driver of Guelph, has been charged with Drive Motor Vehicle – Perform Stunt – Excessive Speed, contrary to the Highway Traffic Act. The defendant is scheduled to appear in provincial offences court – Guelph, on May 17, 2023.

On February 12, 2023, at approximately 11:30 p.m., a member of the Wellington County OPP stopped the driver of a blue sedan on Tower Street South, Fergus. As a result of the investigation, a 44-yea-old driver from Conn, was charged with Operate Motor Vehicle without Insurance, contrary to the Compulsorily Automobile Insurance Act. The defendant is scheduled to appear in provincial offences court – Guelph, on May 17, 2023.

On February 13, 2023, at approximately 2:30 p.m., the Wellington County OPP responded to a report of a driver of a vehicle that was acting erratically on McLean Road, Puslinch. As a result of the investigation, a 25-year-old from Brampton has been charged with Driving while under Suspension, Drive Commercial Vehicle without Required Inspection, Fail to Accurately Complete Daily Inspection Report and Fail to Surrender Completed Daily Inspection Report. The defendant is scheduled to appear before the provincial offences court on May 17, 2023. A business out of Port Elgin was also issued provincial offence notices for Fail to Ensure Daily Inspection is Conducted Properly and Permit Unlicensed Person to Drive commercial Motor Vehicle.     

On February 14, 2023, at approximately 8:15 p.m., a member of the Wellington County OPP stopped the driver of a white sedan on the Hanlon Expressway Guelph. As a result of the investigation, a 38-year-old driver from Guelph, was charged with Driving while Under Suspension and Drive Motor Vehicle, No Permit, contrary to the Highway Traffic Act. Further, the driver was also charged with Operate Motor Vehicle without Insurance contrary to the Compulsorily Automobile Insurance Act. The defendant is scheduled to appear in provincial offences court – Guelph, on May 17, 2023.

On February 15, 2023, at approximately 3:30 p.m., an officer with the Wellington County OPP observed a black pickup truck traveling at approximately 129 km/hr in a posted 60 km/hr zone along Speedvale Ave. West. As a result of the investigation, a 61-year-old of Kitchener has been charged with Stunt Driving and is scheduled to appear in the provincial offences court on May 17, 2023. 

Anyone charged with Operation while Impaired- 80 Plus (mgs of alcohol in 100mL of blood) or Failing to Comply with Demand receives a 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (A.D.L.S.) and a 7-day Vehicle Impoundment as per statute.

Anyone charged with Drive Motor Vehicle – Perform Stunt receives a 14-day impoundment and a 30-day driver’s licence suspension as per statute.

(NORTH PERTH, ON) – The Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has laid charges against a North Perth resident after he was found in possession of stolen property.

On December 16, 2022, just before 11:00 p.m., Perth OPP officers responded to an Ellen Street address in the Municipality of North Perth for a suspicious person. It was reported that a male was removing multiple items from a wagon.

During the investigation, officers were made aware that the male was also connected to a break and enter that took place at a James Street address just prior to this incident. Some of the items that were recovered belonged to the owners of the Break and Enter.

As a result, Jeremy WELSH, 24, a resident of North Perth was arrested and charged with:

–      Possession Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000

–      Break, Enter a place – commit indictable offence

–      Theft Under $5000

–      Failure to comply with Probation Order

The accused was held pending a bail hearing.

(LUCAN BIDDULPH, ON) – On December 20, 2022, at 7:14 a.m., members of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Middlesex-London Paramedic Service and the Lucan Biddulph Fire department were dispatched to Elginfield Road, Lucan Biddulph, for the report of a collision involving a school bus and 2 passenger vehicles.

As a result of the collision, an occupant in each of the passenger vehicles was transported to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

At the time of the collision, two students were on board the school bus. The students were assessed at scene by paramedics. One student was transported to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. 

Elginfield Road has been closed between Adelaide Street North and highway 23 for the investigation and is expected to remain closed for the next hour. 

The investigation is continuing.

If you have information to assist with the investigation, the OPP can be reached anytime, 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.