Tag: OPP

(CHATSWORTH, ON) – On January 29, 2024, the Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a residential fire on Crawford Street in Chatsworth.

On January 29, 2024, at 1:06 a.m., Chatsworth Fire Department advised the Grey Bruce OPP that they were attending a structure fire at a duplex on Crawford Street in Chatsworth. All occupants were evacuated from the residences prior to police arrival. The Chatsworth Fire Department deemed the fire to be nonsuspicious.

The Intertownship Fire Department along with Grey County Emergency Services attended to assist.

There are no injuries reported.

(Mount Forest, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Child Sexual Exploitation Unit with the assistance of Norfolk OPP detachment members and OPP Digital Forensics Unit have arrested and charged a Norfolk, ON resident following an online child sexual exploitation investigation. A search warrant was executed at the accused residence and several electronic devices were seized.

As a result of this investigation, James KING, 66 years of age, was arrested and charged with the following Criminal Code offences:

• Possession of Child Pornography contrary to section 163.1(4) of the Criminal Code of Canada.
• Making Child Pornography available contrary to section 163.1(3) of the Criminal Code of Canada.

The accused is scheduled to appear on the 24^th of January 2024 for a bail hearing at the Ontario Court of Justice in Norfolk, ON.

Children are our most valuable and precious members of society. Many victims of child sexual abuse are so young that they cannot tell their story. Every time an image or video depicting that abuse is shared, that child is re-victimized.

The OPP will continue to aggressively identify and pursue individuals who use technology to exploit children. Parents are reminded to take a proactive approach to help protect their children from online sexual exploitation by speaking with their children regarding Internet safety.

(CENTRAL HURON, ON) – An investigation conducted by the Huron-Perth Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Community Street Crimes Unit (CSCU) and members of the Huron County OPP Major Crime Unit resulted in the arrest of a wanted individual and recovery of a stolen pickup truck on January 18^th, 2024.

On December 15^th, 2023, Huron County OPP officers investigated a fail to stop for police incident involving an individual known to police. This incident took place in the Municipality of Central Huron (Clinton). A warrant was issued for the arrest of the driver as a result.

On January 18^th, 2024, members of the Huron County OPP, West Region Tactics and Rescue Unit (TRU), West Region Emergency Response Team (ERT), West Region K-9, and members of the Huron-Perth Community Street Crimes Unit executed a search warrant at an address in Central Huron (Auburn). During the execution of the warrant, the wanted individual attempted to evade capture, and was arrested soon after. A stolen 2017 Dodge pickup truck from London was recovered from the location.

Jeffrey STRAUGHAN, 43 years of age from “no fixed address” has been charged with the following criminal code offences:

• Operation While Prohibited – (four counts),
• Dangerous Operation,
• Flight From Peace Officer,
• Assault a Peace Officer with a Weapon,
• Fail to Comply with Probation Order – (four counts),
• Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000,
• Fail to Comply with Prohibition Order – (two counts).

The accused was additionally charged with Highway Traffic Act offences (Drive while Under Suspension – two counts).

The accused was processed, held for a bail hearing, and remanded into custody with a court appearance scheduled in the Goderich Ontario Court of Justice.

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. 

(KINCARDINE, ON) – On January 23, 2024, at 1:27 p.m., the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a suspected impaired driver operating a commercial vehicle in the town of Kincardine.

Officers located the vehicle and noted that the driver was exhibiting signs of impairment. They were placed under arrest and taken to a Qualified Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) for testing.

As a result of the police investigation, the driver was determined to be involved in other matters.

Joey HACHEY-BUCCHIANCO, 27-years-old, from the Province of Quebec was charged with:

• Impaired Driving
• Possession of a Controlled Substance
• Possession of a Forged Document – two counts
• Mischief under $5,000
• Obstruct a Peace Officer
• Fail to Comply with Probation – two counts

The accused was held in custody pending the results of a show cause hearing.

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

(PERTH EAST, ON) – A motor vehicle driver is facing charges after the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop in the Township of Perth East.

On Thursday, January 18th, 2024, just after 9:00 p.m. OPP was alerted to a motor vehicle that was observed driving in a concerning matter. OPP spoke with the vehicle driver and as a result, Lindsay Ballantyne, 35, of Stratford, was charged with:

–       Operation while impaired- alcohol and drugs

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

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Stratford on February 12, 2024 to answer to the charges. A 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (A.D.L.S.) and a 7-day Vehicle Impoundment was initiated as per stature.

If you suspect someone is driving while their ability to operate a motor vehicle is impaired, by drug of alcohol, call police at 911 to report it.

(WEST PERTH, ON) – A motor vehicle driver is facing charges after the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) initiated a traffic stop in the Municipality of West Perth.

On Saturday, January 20^th, 2024, just after 11:00 p.m. Perth County OPP conducted a traffic stop on a motor vehicle in Mitchell. An investigation was initiated, and it was determined the driver was impaired. 

David Hartleib, 66, of Stratford, was charged with:

–       Operation while impaired- alcohol and drugs

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Stratford on February 26, 2024 to answer to the charge. A 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (A.D.L.S.) and a 7-day Vehicle Impoundment was initiated as per stature.

If you suspect someone is driving while their ability to operate a motor vehicle is impaired, by drug of alcohol, call police at 911 to report it.

(KINCARDINE, ON) – On January 21, 2024, at 12:09 p.m., the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a disturbance in the 300 block of Queen Street in Kincardine.

Officers responded with members of Bruce County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) to find an individual had been injured with an edged weapon.

As a result of the police investigation, one person was taken into custody without incident.

Kimberley HUNT, 41-years-old from the Municipality of Kincardine was charged with:

• Assault with a Weapon
• Fail to Comply with Probation – two counts

The accused remains in custody pending the results of a show cause hearing.

(KINCARDINE, ON) – On January 18, 2024, at 8:58 p.m., members of the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting R.I.D.E. on Millenium Way in Kincardine when a vehicle stopped.

Officers noted that the driver was exhibiting signs of impairment. They were placed under arrest and taken to a Qualified Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) for testing.

Justin HAVENS, 24-years-old, from the Township of Huron Kinloss was charged with Impaired Driving and Drive with Cannabis Readily Available.

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Walkerton on February 28, 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.

(MEAFORD/GREY HIGHLANDS, ON) – On January 15, 2024, at 5:36 a.m., the Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police responded to a report of a stolen John Deere tractor from a property in the Municipality of Meaford.

Police learned that a tractor which was utilized for snow removal had been stolen from a parking lot sometime between 11:00 p.m., and 5:00 a.m. At 5:36 a.m., the Grey Bruce OPP were called advising that the tractor was observed and being followed by a citizen in the Municipality of Grey Highlands.

Police attended the area and as a result, two individuals were taken into custody without incident.

Tamara Flynn, 29-year-old from the Municipality of Meaford has been charged with the following:

·      Theft over $5000

·      Possession of property obtained by crime over $5000

·      Failure to comply with undertaking

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Owen Sound on February 22, 2024.

Elliot Kavanagh, 39-year-old from the Municipality of Meaford has been charged with the following:

·      Theft over $5000

·      Possession of property obtained by crime over $5000

·      Possession of property obtained by crime

·      Fail to comply with probation

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Owen Sound on February 22, 2024.

(SAUGEEN TWP, ON) – On January 21, 2024, at 10:38 a.m., the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a serious two-vehicle vehicle collision along Highway 21 in Saugeen Township.

Officers responded to the scene with members of the Saugeen Shores Police Service, Saugeen Shores Fire Department and Bruce County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) to find a van and a Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) involved in the collision.

A passenger from the SUV was taken to a local hospital where they were pronounced deceased.

The driver of the SUV was airlifted to a London hospital for treatment of serious injuries.

Highway 21 is closed between Bruce County Road 40 and Concession 2, Saugeen Township for the protection of emergency responders. Motorists are asked to respect the closure and avoid the incident area. 

The South Bruce OPP is continuing to investigate the collision along with members of the OPP Traffic Incident Management and Enforcement (TIME) team and the Coroner’s Office.