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Area OPP OPP Police Press Releases South Bruce

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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ASHFIELD COLBORNE WAWANOSH OPP Police Press Releases

16 Year Old Drunk Driver Arrested

(ASHFIELD-COLBORNE-WAWANOSH TOWNSHIP, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged an Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh (ACW) Township young driver following a rollover collision on December 15th, 2024, in ACW Twp. 

Just after 4:40 a.m. on Sunday, December 15th, 2024, Huron County OPP officers received a report of a rollover collision into a hydro pole on Lanesville Line. Officers attended the scene and spoke to the driver. Officers determined that the driver’s ability to operate the motor vehicle was impaired.

The driver was arrested for impaired operation and transported to the Huron OPP detachment in Clinton where they provided breath samples before a qualified Intoxilyzer Breath Technician. Breath samples were provided to police which resulted in readings over the legal limit.

A 16-year-old youth from ACW Twp has been charged with:

–      Operation while Impaired – Over 80.

The accused was additionally charged with two offences under the Highway Traffic Act (HTA) in relation to graduated licencing violations.

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

The accused was later released from custody with a court appearance scheduled at the Ontario Youth Court of Justice – Goderich on February 13th, 2025. 

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Breaking News Goderich OPP Police Press Releases WFP

OPP Demand Access To Security Cameras Of All Private Citizens & Businesses In Goderich

(GODERICH, ON) – Members of theHuron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) partnered with staff from the Municipal office in Goderich on Friday, April 19th, 2024, to meet with business owners and community members on the Square in Goderich. 

The joint initiative was created to provide an opportunity to meet with business owners and community members to address their concerns and answer questions.

The OPP was on hand to discuss the “CAMSAFE” program which encourages businesses and homeowners to register their video surveillance systems which may assist police investigators in the event of a crime.

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In the attached photo from left to right: Goderich CAO Janice Hallahan, Sgt. Matt Hummel, Huron OPP Detachment Commander – Inspector Jason Younan, Staff Sergeant Andrew MacIsaac, Sgt. Lynn McNichol, Deputy Mayor Leah Noel, Mayor Trevor Bazinet, Michaela Johnston – Accessibility & Health and Safety Manager, Lynn Beatty – Manager Goderich BIA, Colin Carmichael – Executive Director Huron Chamber of Commerce, Constable Jamie Stanley, and Constable Craig Soldan – Community Safety Officer Huron OPP.

NOTE: Justice of the Peace Frank Leddy (aka Frankie not-a-judge) has ruled in the Goderich Courthouse that “demand” and “request” mean exactly the same thing as HPPH & Greg Stewart asserted.

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OPP Police Press Releases South Bruce WFP

SB OPP Enforce Law For One Weekend A Year – Caught 54 Speeders

(SOUTHERN BRUCE COUNTY, ON) – All available members of the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) took part in an Easter Long Weekend traffic safety campaign. From March 29 – April 1, 2024 South Bruce OPP officers were highly visible on area roads watching for traffic safety violations and closely watching for seatbelt use.

During the long weekend, South Bruce officers charged 3 motorists and 2 passengers for failing to wear a seatbelt. Other charges laid this past weekend include:

  • 54 charges for Speeding
  • 2 charges for Driving while under Suspension
  • 1 motorist charged with Impaired Driving
  • 1 motorist charged with Distracted Driving
  • 123 total charges, 53 warnings issued

There were no Motor Vehicle Collisions (MVC) reported during the traffic safety initiative.

The long weekend traffic safety campaign has ended, but the South Bruce OPP remains committed to road safety and officers will continue with traffic education and enforcement.

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Huron-Kinloss OPP Police Press Releases

Another Anonymous Spouse Beater Caught & Released

(HURON-KINLOSS TWP, ON) – On March 9, 2024, the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to an address in Huron-Kinloss Township and initiated an intimate partner violence investigation.

As a result of the investigation, a 29-year-old resident of Huron-Kinloss Township has been charged with the following Criminal Code offence:

–      Spousal Assault

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

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

Victims of sexual assault and intimate partner violence are not alone. If you, or someone you know, needs support, there are local resources available to help. One organization you can contact is Victim Services Bruce Grey Perth. If you are in immediate crisis, dial 911.

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Kinloss OPP Police Press Releases

WHITEHEAD Arrested For Drunk Driving

(KINLOSS TWP, ON) – On February 24, 2024, at 10:45 p.m., a South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer on patrol along Bruce County Road 1 in Kinloss Township stopped a motor vehicle.

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

Steven WHITEHEAD, 25-years-old, from the Township of Huron Kinloss was charged with:

  • Impaired Driving
  • Operate over 80 milligrams

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Walkerton on April 10, 2024, 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.

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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Area OPP OPP Police Press Releases Uncategorized

Repeat Offender Arrested Again

(HURON KINLOSSS-, ON) – The South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested and charged a driver who was driving in a suspicious manner.

On February 23, 2024, at 12:55 a.m., the South Bruce OPP were on general patrol and observed a motor vehicle driving much slower than the posted speed limit. The vehicle then left the roadway and parked on the shoulder of the road. Officers spoke to the driver who was displaying signs of impairment. The police had the driver submit to a Standard Field Sobriety Test (SFST). The driver was arrested and transported to the South Bruce OPP Detachment for further tests by a Drug Recognition Expert (DRE)

Ryan Mclean, 39-years-old of Goderich was charged with:

·      Operation while Impaired – Alcohol and Drugs

·      Traffick in Schedule I Substance – Cocaine

·      Fail to Comply with Probation Order

The accused will appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Walkerton on April 3, 2024.

The OPP remains committed to taking alcohol/drug-impaired drivers off our roads through enforcement and public education. Drivers are reminded that no amount of alcohol or drugs in your system is safe when driving. If you suspect that someone is driving while impaired by alcohol or drugs, it is important to call 9-1-1 to report it.

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Area OPP OPP Police Press Releases

Fatal Collision On 86

(ASHFIELD COLBORNE WAWANOSH TOWNSHIP, ON) – A two-vehicle motor vehicle collision involving a passenger vehicle and a pickup truck and trailer combination has claimed two lives. 

Just before 08:00 a.m. on Tuesday, February 20th, 2024, members from Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), South Bruce OPP, Huron County and Bruce County Paramedic Services, and Lucknow Fire Department responded to a location East of Lucknow on Amberley Road, also known as Bruce Road 86 in Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh Township after receiving a 9-1-1 call about a collision.

Upon arrival, emergency services located both heavily damaged vehicles and discovered that the driver of the passenger vehicle sustained fatal injury and was pronounced deceased at the scene. A passenger in the pickup truck was also pronounced deceased at the scene. A second passenger in the pickup truck received serious injury and was flown by air ambulance to London for further treatment. The driver of the pickup truck was transported to a local hospital for minor injury.

Members from the West Region OPP Traffic Incident Management & Enforcement (TIME) Team attended the scene to assist with the collision investigation. Amberley Road was closed for several hours and has since been re-opened.

The investigation is ongoing, and the cause of the collision is being investigated. 

The deceased driver was a 54-year-old Huron-Kinloss Township resident.

The deceased passenger was a 49-year-old Municipality of Brockton resident. 

The ages of the second involved driver and passenger are 49 and 39 years-of-age respectively.

Any person with information regarding this collision should contact Huron County OPP at 1-888-310-1122. 

Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), or P3TIPS.com where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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25 Year Old From Chesley Arrested

(SOUTHGATE, ON) – On February 17, 2024, at 2:10 a.m., the Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were called to Southgate Sideroad 41 in the Municipality of Southgate for a report of an altercation in a vehicle, and the passenger was kicked out of the vehicle.

The OPP attended and spoke to the driver of the vehicle who confirmed that a physical altercation took place therefore the passenger was kicked out. No injuries were reported. As police were speaking to the driver, they were displaying signs of impairment. The driver provided a sample of breath into an Approved Screening Device (ASD) which registered a fail. The driver was transported to the OPP Detachment in Teviotdale for further testing.

Melissa Grimes, 25-year-old from Chesley was charged with:

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

·      Operate a motor vehicle without insurance

The accused will appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Owen Sound on March 7, 2024.

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Area OPP OPP Police Press Releases

KING Arrested Again

(MEAFORD, ON) – On February 14th, 2024, at 1:38 a.m., the Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a suspicious person that resulted in an individual being taken into custody.

On February 14, 2024, at 1:38 a.m., around Russett Drive and Union Street in Meaford, a resident reported that an individual knocked on their door and left which appeared suspicious for the time of day. A description of the individual was provided to police. While the police were patrolling for the individual, police located a black Toyota Highlander parked in the same area of the suspicious person and the vehicle was blocking two other vehicles. A short while later an individual matching the description of the suspicious person was observed driving the Toyota Highlander. Police contacted the registered owner of the Toyota Highlander and found out that it was stolen through the overnight hours.

Police initiated a traffic stop. As a result, James King, 49-years-old of no fixed address was charged with:

·      Possession Property Obtained by Crime over $5000 X2

·      Theft of Motor Vehicle

·      Fail to Comply with Probation Order X2

The accused was held in custody pending a bail hearing.

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