Tag: Area OPP

(GODERICH, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) investigated a complaint of an assault that took place in Goderich on Tuesday November 7^th.

On November 7th, 2023, at 3:15 p.m. Huron OPP officers received a report of an assault that had taken place at a business location on Kingston Street in the Town of Goderich at approximately 1:00 p.m. The victim received minor injury from the assault. The suspect was later located, arrested, and charged on November 8^th.

Arthur BUDARICK, 34 years-of-age of no fixed address been charged with the following offence:

–      Assault.

The accused was held for a bail court appearance at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich and was later released from custody with a later court date. 

(GODERICH, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Goderich resident with Impaired Operation, drug possession offences, and a weapon offence after a complaint was reported to police on Saturday, November 4^th. 

Huron OPP officers were dispatched to a location on Gibbons Street in Goderich at 1:00 a.m. on November 4th. Witnesses observed a person believed to be under the influence seated in the driver’s seat of a vehicle and contacted OPP. Officers located the involved vehicle and spoke to the driver who displayed signs of impairment. Officers had reason to believe that the driver was impaired by drug, and they were subsequently arrested. During the arrest, a prohibited weapon and controlled substances were located on the accused.

The accused was then transported to the Huron OPP Detachment in Clinton for further tests by an OPP Drug Recognition Expert (D.R.E.).  

Jeffery KITCHEN, 47 years-of-age from Goderich has been charged with the following offences:

–      Operation while Impaired – Alcohol and Drugs,

–      Possession of a Controlled Substance – Cocaine,

–      Possession of a Controlled Substance – Methamphetamine,

–      Unauthorized Possession of a Weapon.

The involved vehicle was towed and impounded for seven days. The accused’ driver’s licence was suspended for 90 days.

The accused was later released from custody with a court appearance scheduled at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich on December 11^th, 2023. 

(GODERICH, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged an individual with Impaired driving offences following a complaint in Goderich on October 30th, 2023. 

Just after 9:45 p.m. on Monday, October 30th, Huron County OPP officers responded to an incident on Courthouse Square in the Town of Goderich. Police attended and spoke to a witness who advised police that an individual had almost hit the witness’s vehicle and drove away. The investigating officers located a vehicle travelling on South Street matching the description provided, and conducted a traffic stop at a residence on Comox Street in Goderich. The driver was subsequently arrested for driving while prohibited. The officer further discovered that the driver had consumed alcohol prior to driving, and they were additionally arrested for impaired operation.

The accused then provided further breath samples before a qualified Intoxilyzer Breath Technician. Suitable breath samples were provided to police which resulted in readings over three times the legal limit.

Kalin GODDARD, 28 years of age from no fixed address has been charged with:

–      Operation while Impaired – alcohol and drugs,

–      Operation while Impaired – Over 80,

–      Operation while Prohibited.

The accused was additionally charged with an offence found in the Liquor Licence Control Act (LLCA).

The involved vehicle was towed and impounded for seven days.

The accused was released from custody with a court appearance scheduled for the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich. 

(MORRIS-TURNBERRY TWP, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating a collision involving a school bus that occurred on November 28^th, 2023, at approximately 8:30 a.m.

Huron County OPP, Huron East Fire Department, and Huron County Paramedic Services were dispatched to the scene of a collision on Clyde Line, south of Bluevale in Morris-Turnberry Township. Upon arrival, emergency services discovered that a school bus had been travelling northbound on Clyde Line and left the roadway, impacting a residential driveway. The bus was transporting seven elementary-aged children that were en route to a Wingham school.

Three of the children on board were injured because of the collision. One child was airlifted to a London hospital due to more serious injuries. The two other children were transported by land ambulance to local hospitals along with the driver, who was treated as a precaution. All injuries were determined to be non-life-threatening.

Poor weather is believed to be a factor in the collision. Clyde Line was closed after the collision for several hours between Cardiff Road and Browntown Road to allow for emergency services and bus removal.

The investigation is ongoing.

(HURON TWP, ON) – On November 21, 2023, at 4:38 a.m., the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a single vehicle crash near the intersection of Highway 21 and Concession 2 in Huron Township.

Officers responded to the scene with Bruce County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) to find the vehicle had left the roadway and come to rest in the ditch.

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

Samantha GANG, 28-years-old, from the Municipality of Kincardine was charged with Impaired Driving.

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Walkerton on February 7, 2024, to answer to the charge.

The driver was taken to a local hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.

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

(CENTRAL HURON, ON) – Members of the Huron County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Perth County (OPP), and Stratford Police Service have located and arrested wanted person Karley FRAYER. 

The Huron OPP Crime Unit, under the direction of the OPP Criminal Investigation Branch (CIB) continues to investigate an incident which occurred on Wednesday October 18, 2023, when OPP officers interacted with two individuals.

One individual was arrested soon after the incident. They have been formally charged and remain in custody.

A second person had remained at large since the incident occurred. On November 22, 2023, this individual was located in the City of Stratford and was taken into custody without incident with the assistance of Stratford Police Service.

Karley FRAYER, 34-years old of Huron East, is charged with the following Criminal Code (CC) offences:

·      Attempt to Commit Murder – section 239(1)

·      Dangerous Operation – section 320.13

·      Operation while Prohibited – section 320.18.

·      Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000 – section 355 (a)

·      Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000 – section 355 (b) – two counts.

·      Possession of a Schedule II Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – section 5(2) CDSA

·      Failure to Stop after Accident – section 320.16(1)

·      Possession of Identity Document – section 56.1 – two counts.

·      Theft Under $5000 Shoplifting – section 334(b)

The accused is being held for a bail hearing before the Ontario Court of Justice in Goderich.

The Special Investigations Unit (SIU) continues to conduct a parallel investigation into the incident.

Anyone with information regarding this incident should contact the Huron OPP immediately at 1-888-310-1122 or (519) 482-1677. 

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

(OWEN SOUND, ON) – The Owen Sound Police Service (OSPS) and the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Criminal Investigation Branch (CIB) have arrested a third individual in connection with an ongoing homicide investigation in Owen Sound.

A 17-year-old from Brampton is charged with First Degree Murder, contrary to Section 235(1) of the Criminal Code.  

On July 11, 2023, shortly after 1:00 a.m., the OSPS responded to a shooting at an apartment complex on 6th Avenue West, where they located a deceased individual in what investigators believe was a targeted shooting. The deceased is identified as 17-year-old Robert MCINTOSH of Owen Sound.

The accused have been held in custody pending a bail hearing.

Two other individuals named in previous media releases are facing First-Degree Murder charges, contrary to Section 235(1) of the Criminal Code. Both individuals remain in custody.

The investigation is ongoing under the direction of the CIB and involves members of the OSPS, OSPS Crime Unit, OPP West Region Crime Prevention and Investigations, OSPS and OPP Forensic Identification Services (FIS), the OPP Regional Support Team (RST), in conjunction with the Office of the Chief Coroner for Ontario and Ontario Forensic Pathology Service.

(TOWNSHIP OF PUSLINCH, ON) – On November 17, 2023, at approximately 11:30 a.m., Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a serious collision near the intersection of Wellington Road 32 and Concession 4, Puslinch. Initial reports indicated that a commercial motor vehicle had left the roadway and caught on fire.

OPP and emergency service responded however one person was pronounced deceased at scene. The Office of the Chief Coroner was notified.

The intersection will remain closed while reconstructionists with the West Region Traffic Incident Management and Enforcement (TIME) team seek to identify the cause of the collision.

The Wellington County OPP is asking anyone that may have witnessed this collision to please call 1-888-310-1122.

(PERTH COUNTY, ON) – One person has died as a result of a motor vehicle collision in Perth County earlier today.

On November 16, 2023 at approximately 4:30 p.m., the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), along with Perth County Paramedic Services, and the St. Marys Fire Department, responded to a serious motor vehicle collision on Highway 7/Elginfield Road, between Perth Road 118 and Perth Line 9, in Perth County. Two passenger vehicles had collided.

One person was extricated from one involved vehicle and transported to hospital where they were pronounced deceased. A second person was transported to hospital with non-life threatening injuries. There were no other injuries reported.

The Perth County OPP, with the assistance West Region Traffic Incident Management and Enforcement (TIME) Team, continue to investigate the collision.

The areas surrounding Highway 7 between the two roundabouts at Perth Road 118 and Perth Line 9 remains closed for the protection of emergency responders and to facilitate the investigation, and will likely be closed for a number of hours. 

Updates will be provided as they become available.

Anyone with information regarding this or any incident is asked to call the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or online at www.opp.ca/reporting. Should you wish to remain anonymous you can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or leave an anonymous online message at www.P3tips.com where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.