OPP Report – July 18th
OPP Report
HURONIA WEST OPP LOCATE STOLEN VEHICLE AND CHARGE ONE INDIVIDUAL WITH MULTIPLE OFFENCES
(July 15, 2024 – TOWN OF WASAGA BEACH, ON) – Members of the Huronia West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged one individual with multiple offences stemming from a report of a stolen motor vehicle in Port Severn.
On July 15, 2024, shortly after 7:00 a.m., Huronia West OPP responded to a complaint of a stolen vehicle from Honey Harbour Road in Port Severn. The vehicle was equipped with a built-in GPS and was being tracked by its registered owner, who reported that the driver was heading into the Huronia West Detachment area.
The vehicle was located near Highway 26 and County Road 10 in Clearview Township, and a traffic stop was initiated. However, the vehicle failed to stop, instead striking a fence and jumping a ditch before proceeding in the direction of Wasaga Beach. A short time later, the vehicle was located on Shore Lane in Wasaga Beach, and the lone driver fled by foot. After a brief foot pursuit, the individual was arrested without incident.
During the search incident to arrest, 56.4 grams of fentanyl was located and seized.
As a result, James HARDER, a 36-year-old of Kitchener, was arrested and charged with:
- Possession Property obtained by Crime Over $5000
- Flight from Peace Officer
- Dangerous Operation
- Fail to Comply with Probation Order – two counts
- Theft Under $5000
- Possession of Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking-Opioid
The accused is scheduled to attend the Ontario Court of Justice in Collingwood on August 13, 2024, to answer to the charges.
Calls for Service and Joint Marine Patrols with Parks Canada Officers Over the Weekend for OPP Marine Unit
(MIDLAND, On)- Over the July 10- 14, 2024 time frame, marine officers from the Southern Georgian Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to 8 calls for service from the public made to the OPP Communications Center while conducting joint marine patrols with Parks Canada staff from Georgian Bay Islands National Park.
Officers responded to calls for service such as vessels reported adrift, drinking boaters, overdue boaters, assisting Transport Canada with marine buoy placement and a 911 call near Cedar Springs campground. Also, a presentation on marine investigations and safety programs was made to the Honey Harbour Cottage Association on July 13, 2024. There was also a opportunity for members to ask questions of the officers and speak about their complaints of speeding vessels and excessive noise emitted by some vessels to name a few in the Honey Harbour area.
Officers logged 33 hours of patrol time, checking 18 vessels for required equipment and signs of operator impairment resulting in 6 operators being educated in various marine related violations that were minor in nature.
VESSEL INFRACTION INVESTIGATIONS
On July 14, 2024 a 44 year old male resident of the United States was cited for Operating Vessel to Tow a Person on Water or in Air Without a Person on Board Other Than The Operator Keeping Watch on Every Person Being Towed while operating a vessel on Gloucester Pool, Severn Township, on the same day, a 48 year old male of Woodbridge operating a vessel in Frying Pan Bay was cited for Operating human-powered pleasure craft without personal flotation device or lifejacket of appropriate size for each person on board contrary to the Canada Shipping Act.
Late in the afternoon of July 13, 2024 a vessel was observed by officers at speed within 30 meters of shore while southbound on the west side of Royal Island, Georgian Bay Township. The vessel was stopped and after investigation the operator- a 71 year old Tay Township male was cited for operating a vessel failing to have a functioning muffler system, not having proof of competency aboard and operating power-driven or electrically propelled vessel over maximum speed specified. The operator was further warned on numerous other Canada Shipping Act infractions. (see attached photograph of engine compartment)
Visits to area marinas are also on the officers task lists as connecting with operators at the marina as they are loading up on supplies or fuel can result on some valuable safety tips being shared.
For interactive boating information with equipment requirements at your fingertips we suggest viewing the following marine safety information site – Better Boater – Become a Better Boater Today or view the attached Interactive CBSC poster with QR code.
WEEKEND PLAGUED WITH GRAFFITI ENDS IN ARRESTS
(July 8, 2024 Wasaga Beach, ON) – Members of the Huronia West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were inundated with reports made by Wasaga Beach residents this weekend. Many had awoken to find their homes and vehicles tagged with graffiti overnight on both Friday the 6th and Saturday the 7th of July. These mischievous acts took place on Shore Lane and Old Mosley Street.
After conducting a thorough canvas of the areas, obtaining statements, photographs, and video, three young persons were identified, and charges have since been laid.
As a result, a 15-year-old male from Wasaga Beach faces the following charges:
- Mischief under $5000 (12 counts)
- Trespass at night (11 counts)
A 12-year-old female from Wasaga Beach, similarly, is facing:
- Mischief under $5000 (7 counts)
- Trespass at night (6 counts)
The accused parties have been released and will appear before the Ontario Court of Justice at a later date. A third female was identified and warned as well, but due to her age could not be charged. None of the accused can be named due to the provisions of the Youth Criminal Justice Act (YCJA).
OPP Vehicle Stop in Midland Results in Charges for Area Resident
(July 8, 2024 – MIDLAND,ON) – The driving actions of a north bound William Street, Midland vehicle near 3:46 a.m. July 7, 2024 caught the eye of a patrol officer from the Southern Georgian Bay OPP Detachment.
The officer spoke with the driver of the vehicle which contained another adult and two child age passengers and commenced an impaired driving investigation at the scene.
This investigation was continued at the Detachment resulting in 38 year old Edgar SAGUIRRE of Midland being charged criminally with Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus).
The accused was released from custody to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on August 8, 2024, was served a 90 day driver’s licence suspension and the involved vehicle was towed and impounded for seven days in accordance to the Ministry of Transportation (ADLS) guidelines.
Vehicle into Tree Results in Charges for Tiny Township Resident
(TINY TOWNSHIP,ON) – A call at approximately 9:56 p.m. July 6, 2024 from a community member to the OPP Communication Centre reporting that a vehicle had just crashed into tree on Tiny Beaches Road North, Tiny Township resulted in officers from the Southern Georgian Bay OPP Detachment responding to the scene.
Officers assisted by members of the Tiny Township Fire Service along with County of Simcoe Paramedics were able to triage the lone occupant of vehicle and transport to an area hospital for treatment of minor injuries.
Investigation into the crash by on scene OPP officers resulted in the seizure of open liquor and further conversation with the driver at the hospital resulted in officers entering into an impaired driving investigation.
As a result of this investigation, 51 year old Michelle Karrie GRACIE of Tiny Township has been charged criminally with the following driving offences.
- Operation while impaired – alcohol
- Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
The accused was released from custody to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on July 18, 2024, was served a 90 day driver’s licence suspension and the involved vehicle was towed and impounded for seven days in accordance to the Ministry of Transportation (ADLS) guidelines.
Impaired Driver Takes Out Parked Car on King Street
(MIDLAND,ON) – A call from the owner of a parked car on King Street, Midland to the OPP Communication Centre reporting a possible impaired driver had struck their vehicle has resulted in criminal code driving charges for a London, Ontario resident.
Officers from the Southern Georgian Bay OPP Detachment were dispatched at approximately 5:15 p.m. July 4, 2024 to the address and in the course of the investigation Deborah Janice MACLEOD age 64 years was arrested and charged with the following offences.
- Dangerous operation
- Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
- Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
The accused was released from custody to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on July 18, 2024, was served a 90 day driver’s licence suspension and the involved vehicle was towed and impounded for seven days in accordance to the Ministry of Transportation (ADLS) guidelines.
Trespass Complaint at Retail Store Results in Arrest for Midland Area Person
(MIDLAND,ON) – Officers from the Southern Georgian Bay OPP Detachment responded to a trespass complaint from the Walmart store in Midland on July 4, 2024 at 6:53 p.m. after store security observed a person inside the store who has been trespassed from the business.
Attending officers located the suspect who is known to police at a nearby fast food restaurant.
Arrested and charged with the following offences is Tyler COPEGOG 21 years of no fixed address, Midland.
- Fail to Comply with Probation Order contrary to the Criminal Code of Canada
And further with
- Enter premises when entry prohibited contrary to the Trespass to Property Act
- Engage in prohibited activity on premises contrary to the Trespass to Property Act
The accused was held for a bail hearing and will be appearing before the Ontario Court of Justice at a future date.
If you have any information regarding a criminal offence please contact the OPP or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or you can submit your information online at ontariocrimestoppers.ca. Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display and you will remain anonymous. Being anonymous, you will not testify in court and your information may lead to a cash reward of up to $2,000.00.
