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Ian Love – Drunk Driving, Hit Police Cruiser

(MUNICIPALITY OF NORTH PERTH, ON) On Friday February 17, 2012 Perth County OPP officers in Listowel had parked their cruiser on the west side of Wallace Ave North south of Inkerman St. The officers were investigating a collision in the area. A male person entered the driver’s seat of a Hyundai Santa Fe which was […]

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39 Distracted Driving Tickets

(PERTH COUNTY, ON) On Sunday February 19, 2012, the Perth County OPP concluded their Distracted Driving Campaign which was done in conjunction with OPP officers throughout the province from February 13th to the 19th. The results were somewhat sobering and concerning since they revealed that Perth County Officers issued a total of 39 tickets which […]

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$2,200 Honda Engine Stolen

(SOUTH HURON, ON) – Huron OPP officers are investigating the theft of a Honda gas engine from a farm equipment business located on London Road in South Huron. The engine is described as: 2011 model, red and white, 11 horsepower, 4 stroke engine, key ignition located on a side panel, with attached hydraulic valve attached […]

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Alex Clark – Obstructing Peace Officer, Stolen Property, Fail To Comply With Recognizance

(CENTRAL HURON, ON) – Huron OPP officers have laid charges in relation to a stolen bicycle investigation. A resident from George Street in Central Huron reported to police on February 20, 2012 that his garage was entered overnight and a men’s Norco mountain bike valued at approximately $650 was stolen. At approximately 5:25 a.m. on […]

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Liquor Licence Act Charges Laid

(HOWICK, ON) – On February 21, 2012 at approximately 3:23 a.m. Huron OPP officers stopped a Dodge pickup truck on Gorrie Line near Creamery Road in Howick Twp. Upon speaking with the occupants, officers observed open liquor inside the vehicle. William BINGHAM, aged 31, from Howick Twp, ON has been charged under the Liquor Licence […]

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Driver Suspended For 3 Days – Alcohol Related

(MORRIS-TURNBERRY, ON) – On February 18, 2012 at approximately 9:45 p.m. a Ford Explorer entered a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (R.I.D.E) check set up at B Line Road and Salem Road. The officer spoke with the driver and noted the driver had been drinking alcohol. A 3 day driver’s licence suspension was issued following a […]

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$8,200 Worth Of Cable Wire Stolen

(MORRIS-TURNBERRY, ON) – Huron OPP officers are investigating the theft of 1250 feet of cable wire and 14 electrical connectors. A construction business located on Amberley Road in Morris-Turnberry reported the cable was stolen sometime between noon on February 4, 2012 and 8:00 a.m. on February 7, 2012. The two types of industrial wire are […]

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Morris-Turnberry No Longer Going To Participate In Joint Economic Development Committee

Several motions were made and passed last night which reflect the current lack of cooperation between North Huron and Morris-Turnberry. It appears that Morris-Turnberry is not interested in participating in a joint Economic Development Committee comprised of NH &MT Councillors. This committee was going to address development issues, including the lack of industrial & commercial […]

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North Huron Council Considers Smoking Ban

At last night’s council meeting they discussed a smoking ban around the upcoming Super School. This quickly lead to Councillors discussing other areas that would benefit from a smoking ban, including soccer fields and other public areas. Council will be getting feedback from the Wingham Police Service regarding feasibility and enforcement before any by-law is […]

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Electronics Stolen From Unlocked Vehicles

(CENTRAL HURON, ON) – Huron OPP officers are investigating two thefts from unlocked vehicles that took place on London Road in Central Huron. The thefts occurred sometime between 8:00 p.m. on February 12, 2012 and 6:30 a.m. on February 13, 2012. A Garmin Nuvi 265T GPS system and a hands free Bluetooth speakerphone were stolen […]