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Snowmobile Collision: 21 Year Old Sustains Serious Injuries

(SOUTH BRUCE, ON) – On January 18, 2025, at approximately 11:46 p.m., the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a collision involving a snowmobile along Concession 8, Municipality of South Bruce.

Members of the South Bruce OPP attended the area with Paramedic Services and located a single snowmobile involved, a short distance off the roadway.

A 21-year-old female operator sustained serious injuries and was transported to a London area trauma centre.

The cause of the collision remains under investigation by the South Bruce OPP.

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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19 Year Old Repeat Offender Arrested Near Chepstow

(SOUTH BRUCE, ON) – South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), West Region OPP Emergency Response Team (ERT), West Region OPP K-9, and OPP Aviation Unit responded to a weapons incident in the Municipality of Brockton in Greenock Township just after 2:00 p.m. on January 11th, 2025.  

One individual was located in an isolated area along Schmidt Lake Road and taken into custody without incident.

As a result of the investigation, Logan VIENNEAU, 19-years-old of Arran-Elderslie has been charged with:

·      Unauthorized possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm, CC 91(1)

·      Occupant of motor vehicle knowing there was a prohibited or restricted weapon, CC 94

·      Failure to comply with release order, CC 145(5)(a) – three counts

·      Fail to comply with probation order, CC 733.1(1)

·      Possession of a schedule I substance, CDSA 4(1)

The accused was held for a bail hearing and subsequently remanded into custody.

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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OPP Police Press Releases South Bruce

Increased Police Presence Near Chepstow

(SOUTH BRUCE, ON) – South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), West Region OPP Emergency Response Team (ERT), West Region OPP K-9, and OPP Aviation Unit responded to an incident in the Municipality of Brockton in Greenock Township just after 2:00 p.m. on January 11th, 2025. 

On Saturday, January 11th, 2025, South Bruce OPP responded to an incident on Schmidt Lake Road in Greenock Twp, north of Chepstow.

Officers interacted with an individual and have now taken that same individual safely into custody. Members of the public will see an increased police presence in the area mentioned above, however, there is no threat to public safety.

The investigation is continuing, and more details will be released at the appropriate time.

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OPP Police Press Releases South Bruce

41 Year Old Suspended Driver From South Bruce Arrested – Name Released

(SOUTH BRUCE PENINSULA, ON) – One driver is facing charges after the Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) stopped them for speeding on Highway 6 in South Bruce Peninsula.

On December 15, 2024, at 7:01 a.m., the Grey Bruce OPP was conducting traffic enforcement on Highway 6 between Sherwood Camp Road and Birch Lane in South Bruce Peninsula. The officer observed a motor vehicle travelling above the posted 80 km/hr speed limit and initiated a traffic stop. It was determined the driver had previously consumed alcohol. An Approved Screening Device (ASD) was utilized.

As a result, Bartosz Hecht, a 41-year-old from South Bruce Peninsula was charged with the following:

·      Operation while prohibited under the criminal code (two counts)

·      Driving while under suspension

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

·      Driving motor vehicle with open container of liquor

·      Speeding 1- 49 km/hr over posted limit

·      Fail to surrender insurance card

·      Fail to produce permit

·      Drive motor vehicle – no licence

The accused is to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Owen Sound on January 16, 2025.

The Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police want to remind everyone to report traffic complaints by calling 911 or 1-888-310-1122.

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Michael KERSSIES – Drunk Driving

(SOUTH BRUCE, ON) – Driver arrested for Impaired driving after South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) receive call from a member of the public regarding a traffic complaint.

On August 24, 2024, at 3:22 p.m., the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a call from a concerned member of the public regarding the driving behavior of a motorist on Bruce Road 3 in the Municipality of South Bruce. The motorist had drove over the complainant’s front lawn and proceeded on Bruce Road 3. The vehicle was located by police and a traffic stop was conducted.

The driver was found to have been under the influence of alcohol. They were placed under arrest and taken to a qualified breath technician.

Michael KERSSIES, 48-years-old, from Jerseyville, was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired
  • Operation while impaired-over 80
  • Dangerous Operation
  • Drive motor vehicle with open liquor
  • Fail to surrender permit

The South Bruce OPP want to remind the public that traffic safety is everyone’s responsibility.

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South Bruce Spousal Abuse #WaitInTheTruck

(SOUTH BRUCE PENINSULA, ON) – On July 22, 2024, at 1:15 p.m., the Grey Bruce OPP responded to an address in South Bruce Peninsula and initiated an intimate partner violence investigation. Police attended and determined that the suspect threatened to kill an ex-partner’s new partner. Investigation revealed historic domestic incidents.

A 22-year-old from South Bruce Peninsula was charged with:

·      Forcible confinement

·      Assault – spousal

·      Uttering threats – cause death of bodily harm – spousal

·      Uttering threats

The accused is to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice at a later date.

The OPP will not release names to protect the identity of the victim.

Individuals experiencing intimate partner violence are not alone. If you or someone you are aware of requires assistance, there are local resources ready to provide support. Victim Services Bruce Grey Perth can be contacted at 1-866-376-9852.

The OPP is available at 1-888-310-1122 throughout the Province of Ontario. In case of immediate danger please call 911.

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OPP Police Press Releases South Bruce

Break & Enter – Adam Judges Arrested

(SOUTH BRUCE PENINSULA, ON) – One person is facing charges after a residence was broken into and alcohol stolen from a property in Wiarton.

On July 14, 2024, at 4:34 p.m., the Grey Bruce OPP responded to a report of a “dine and dash” on two separate occasions. Through video surveillance police observed the suspect and was able to identify the individual.

On July 14, 2024, at 10:36 p.m. the Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a complaint that their garage has been broken into and alcoholic beverages have been stolen at a residence on Gould Street in South Bruce Peninsula. The accused was known to the complainant.

On July 16, 2024, at 10:36 a.m., the Grey Bruce OPP received a call that a garage has been broken into and alcoholic beverages have been stolen at a residence on Dawson Street in South Bruce Peninsula. The accused was known to the complainant.

On July 16, 2024, at 3:00 p.m., the Grey Bruce OPP received a call that a different garage has been broken into and alcoholic beverages have been stolen at a residence on Dawson Street in South Bruce Peninsula. The accused was known to the complainant and advised that the accused was located in the neighbours garage the same day.

Adam Judges, 39-years-old from South Bruce Peninsula was charged with:

  • Break, enter a place – with intent to commit indictable offence X3
  • Theft under $5000 X3
  • Possession property obtained by crime under $5000
  • Food and lodging fraud X2

The accused was held pending a bail hearing at the Ontario Court of Justice in Owen Sound.

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Devon HUSK Was Arrested

(SOUTH BRUCE, ON) – On June 4, 2024, at 3:08 p.m., a South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer on Patrol in the Municipality of South Bruce, observed a driver aggressively operating a motor vehicle. The driver was stopped on Highway 9.

As a result of the traffic stop, officers believed that the driver was impaired by alcohol; they were subsequently placed under arrest and taken to a Qualified Breath Technician for breath tests.

Devon HUSK, 25-years-old, from the Municipality of Kincardine was charged with:

  • Speeding
  • Impaired operation of a motor vehicle
  • Impaired operation of a motor vehicle – Over 80
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44 Year Old From Walkerton Arrested – Cocaine A Factor

(SOUTH BRUCE, ON) – One individual is charged following a drug trafficking investigation and the execution of a search warrant at a residence by the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) South Bruce Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU).

On May 17, 2024, at 10:24 am, members of Grey Bruce CSCU conducted a vehicle stop at a location in South Bruce. During the interaction, officers had sufficient grounds to arrest the driver for drug related offences. The driver was taken into custody without incident. A search of both the driver and the vehicle led to the discovery of a quantity of cocaine.

South Bruce CSCU with assistance of the Grey Bruce CSCU, executed a search warrant at the residence on Sepp Court in Walkerton. During the search officers discovered and seized a quantity of suspected cocaine, and psilocybin along with drug paraphernalia. The combined estimated value of the seized controlled substances is approximately $3800.00.

Charged with the following alleged offences is 44-year-old Paul Hauck of Walkerton with:

  • Possession Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking
  • Possession Schedule III Substance

The accused was released and is scheduled to attend the Ontario Court of Justice in Walkerton on June 26, 2024.

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OPP Learning To Ride Bicycles – Patrols Start Once Training Wheels Removed?

(SOUTH BRUCE, ON) – Members of the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) will be out in the communities on bicycle patrol this summer. Several new officers have been trained on how to operate police bicycles. One of the biggest advantaged to bicycle patrol is its ability to go where traditional patrol vehicles can’t. Trail systems will be patrolled throughout the South Bruce Detachment area. 

“Our objective is to put officers in our communities engaging with the public on trails, beach fronts and areas that see a large amount of foot and pedal traffic”- Detachment Staff Sgt. Deb McClure.

Community education and engagement is a summer focus for the members of South Bruce OPP. 

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