Tag: Area OPP

(WALKERTON, ON) – On January 21st, 2012 at 2:26 am, a South Bruce OPP officer on patrol stopped a Green Chrysler Concorde on Kincardine Highway in Walkerton. The officer discovered that the driver had been drinking alcohol. 21 year old James KUNTZ of Carrick Township has been charged with Operate over 80 milligrams. He is scheduled to appear in Provincial Court on February 27th, 2012 to answer to the charge.

North Perth Police were called to investigate a rash of break-ins in Listowel businesses yesterday morning. The break ins occurred sometime overnight on the 22 or early morning on the 23 January. In one of the break ins, suspects smashed the window of the maintenance shed at the Listowel Golf course and made off with a $700.00 computer.

The second related incident occurred at Horst welding also on Fairlane Road in Listowel, where the drivers side window was smashed out of the truck and a cell phone was stolen.

In another related incident the glass front door was smashed at Vision manufacturing on Rocher Street in Listowel but nothing was taken.

Listowel Secondary School and Listowel Eastdale Schools were also entered by smashing windows and once inside , two laptops a scanner and a hard drive were stolen.

Police ask for the assistance of the public and ask that anyone having information on these crime please call North Perth OPP at 1-888-310-1122, or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS.

Police in North Perth were on patrol on Barber Ave. in Listowel this morning at approx. 4:55 A/M when they observed a female walking towards a 2010 Ford F150 Pick-up truck parked in the lot. Police checked the vehicle and found that it was stolen. The 19 year old female with keys to the truck in her hand was arrested and charged for possession of stolen property.

(BRANT TWP, ON) – On January 21st, 2012 at 10:50 am, the South Bruce OPP was called to the scene of a single vehicle crash along Bruce County Road 10 in Brant Township. Preliminary investigation reveals a pick up truck collided with a pedestrian on Bruce County Road 10.

The pedestrian, a 21 year old Brant Township man, was pronounced dead at the scene.

The OPP Technical Traffic Collision Investigation unit is assisting the South Bruce OPP at the scene.

Bruce County Road 10 has been closed between Concession 14 and Concession 12, Brant Township. The cooperation of the public is appreciated in avoiding the incident area.

The investigation is in its early stages. Further information will be released as it becomes available. Anyone that may have witnessed the collision is asked to call the South Bruce OPP or Crime Stoppers.

The South Bruce OPP is requesting anyone with information that can assist police to call 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or send a web-tip to crimestop-gb.org, where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

(GREENOCK TWP, ON) – On January 18th, 2012 at 2:49 pm, the South Bruce OPP received a report of a fail to remain collision on Highway 9 in Greenock Township. Officers arrived and observed damage to the driver’s side view mirror and window of a Yellow GMC school bus. A Red Ford F-150 pick up was travelling east on Highway 9 when it crossed the centre line and made contact with the bus. The driver of the pickup failed to stop at the scene of the collision. Anyone with information on this incident is asked to call the South Bruce OPP or Crime Stoppers.

The South Bruce OPP is requesting anyone with information that can assist police to call 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or send a web-tip to crimestop-gb.org, where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

(SOUTH BRUCE COUNTY, ON) – Southern Bruce County has experienced an unusually mild winter season. Cold arctic air has returned to the area, which may cause ice to start forming. With this in mind, the South Bruce OPP is sending another warning about playing on ice:

Ice does not freeze at a uniform thickness across most lakes and rivers. This can be particularly evident at the start of the winter season when near-shore ice is often much thicker and safer than ice further out.
Not all ice is created equal. Ice that has formed over flowing water, springs, pressure cracks, old ice holes or around the mouths of rivers and streams can be weaker than surrounding ice.
Clear blue ice is the strongest. White or opaque ice is much weaker. Ice that has a honeycombed look, common during thaws or in the spring, should be avoided altogether.
Traveling on frozen lakes or rivers with snowmobiles or vehicles can be particularly dangerous and added precautions must be taken.
Heavy snow on frozen lakes and rivers can insulate the ice below, causing the ice to freeze slower.

It’s important to let others know where you’re planning to fish and advise when you plan to return. If you are missing, rescue crews can narrow their search and potentially save your life.

Parents – be mindful while children are out of school, as they may venture out on frozen ponds, ditches or area waterways. Children should never play on or near ice covered bodies of water unless directly supervised by an experienced adult.

Winter weather conditions can be unpredictable and variable, proper equipment and experience is necessary to have a safe winter season on the ice. For more information on ice safety, visit the Royal Lifesaving Society online at http://www.lifesaving.ca/

Parents and caregivers are urged to share this information with their youth.

(HURON EAST, ON) Ontario Provincial Police officers from the Huron Detachment are investigating the theft of two ATVs and tools taken from two separate drive sheds. Suspect(s) stole a blue, 2008 Polaris 500 ATV from a drive shed located on Maple Keys Line. In addition, a “Dewalt” drill, saw, hammer drill, impact drill and a “Stihl” gas powered leaf blower were stolen. The value of the stolen items is approximately $7,000.

Also in Huron East, an ATV and several hand tools were stolen from a drive shed located on Newry Road. The red 2008 Arctic Cat DVX250 ATV is described as a racing style ATV with grey nerf bars. Also stolen were several “Snap On” hand tools with the letters “PWS” engraved on them. The value of the stolen tools and ATV is believed to be in excess of $8,000.

Both thefts took place sometime between 11:00 p.m. on January 18, 2012 and early morning on January 19, 2012.

Any person with information regarding these incidents should immediately contact Huron OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or (519) 524-8314.

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

(SOUTH HURON, ON) – Huron OPP is investigating a theft of gasoline from an Esso station located on Main Street South in Exeter. The theft occurred on January 18, 2012 at approximately 5:00 p.m. A male driver believed to be 20-30 years of age with a thin build fuelled up a red, mid 90’s, Ford Ranger pickup and took off without paying. The vehicle was last seen southbound on Highway 4.

Any person with information regarding this incident should immediately contact the Huron OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or (519) 524-8314. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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A search warrant was executed last evening by members of the Owen Sound Police drug unit, criminal investigation branch and the High Enforcement Action Team (H.E.A.T) and Community Oriented Response and Enforcement (C.O.R.E) units, at a residence in the 1000 Block of 3rd Avenue East.

The timely investigation and subsequent warrant was initiated by the hospitalization of at least three persons for severe symptoms of hallucinations and paranoia over the past 24 hours.

As a result of the search warrant, four male occupants were arrested at the residence.

A small quantity of marihuana, a cross bow and 14 grams of a beige powder substance was seized. The powder substance is believed to be a chemical compound referred to as PVP or bath salts. The substance is a chemical “designer drug”, often packaged and disguised as bath salts. It is believed that it is this substance which has created the recent incidents of paranoia and hallucinations in Owen Sound.

Resident occupant David Ward, 47 yrs was charged with possession of marihuana and possession of a weapon while prohibited. The other three males were releases without charges. The investigation is continuing and further charges may be pending.

Following the search, Owen Sound police encountered a fourth male suffering from similar symptoms of hallucinations and paranoia. The male was transported to hospital where he was treated and released. The male was charged with three counts of Breach of Probation associated to the use of the drug.

The substance was sent for analysis of the chemical compound to determine if the substance contains any drug prohibited by the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act.

This substance is relatively unfamiliar to the area. The Owen Sound Police is warning the public that this substance is dangerous and is cautioning people not to use or experiment with this drug. Ingesting the substance causes unpredictable symptoms including hallucinations, paranoia, sweating, hypertension and suicidal thoughts. Methods of ingesting include, injection, smoking or orally.

(CENTRAL HURON, ON) – Several residents from Clinton woke up on Wednesday, January 18, 2012 and discovered property had been stolen from their vehicles. Huron OPP officers responded to five separate thefts from unlocked vehicles. A blue tool box containing hand tools was stolen from a pickup truck parked on Church Street. 25 children’s cassette tapes were stolen from a van parked on Princess Street. A Sony DVD player, box set of CD’s for a navigation system, and a set of keys were taken from a car parked on Victoria Terrace. A car parked on Dunlop Street was entered and an Adidas gym bag was stolen. A car parked on Erie Street was also entered and unspecified property was taken.

Huron OPP officers are reminding everyone “Lock it or Lose it”. Always roll up your vehicle’s windows, lock the doors and pocket the key. Remove valuables from your vehicle and park your vehicle in a well-lit area.