Perth County OPP Reports - March 12, 2013

Web posted on March 12, 2013

PASSING MOTORIST IS CHARGED

(TOWNSHIP OF PERTH SOUTH, ON) On Friday 08 March 2013 shortly before 4:30 p.m. a Perth County OPP officer while patrolling Hwy. 7 south of St.Marys observed a fast moving west bound Chevy Blazer overtaking several vehicles.

The officer who was operating a marked OPP vehicle activated the police radar and locked the Blazers speed in at 133 km/h in an 80 km/h zone. The officer had to veer the police vehicle towards the shoulder to allow the Blazer to completed the pass and prevent a head-on collision. The Blazer was operated by a 53 year old male from London.

The male was issued a summons for racing a motor vehicle, and for driving while under suspension. He is scheduled to appear in Stratford Court on May 14, 2013. His driver's licence was seized and has been returned to the Ministry of Transportation. His vehicle was towed from the scene and has been impounded for 7 days.

VEHICLE STOP RESULTS IN METH SEIZURE

(MUNICIPALITY OF NORTH PERTH, ON) On Saturday March 9, 2013, shortly after 2 a.m., a Perth County OPP officer on patrol stopped a pickup truck on Hwy. 23 north of Listowel for erratic driving. The driver was found to be in possession of Methamphetamine.

Thomas RUSSO (34) of West Grey Township was arrested and has been charged with possession of Schedule 1 Methamphetamine, and with fail to comply - undertaking, recognizance. He was held in custody and was to appear for a bail hearing on Monday March 11, 2013 at Stratford Criminal Court.

RESIDENT INTERUPTS THEFT FROM GARAGE

(MUNICIPALITY OF WEST PERTH, ON) On Friday March 08, 2013 shortly before 10 p.m., Perth County OPP officers in Mitchell were dispatched to a residence on Blenheim Court (west end of Mitchell), where the homeowner found someone rummaging through the attached garage. The culprit ran from the garage and was able to get by the resident as he fled the scene.

Investigation revealed that the culprit had entered the garage by means of an unlocked side door. The culprit was searching through a fridge located in the garage when interrupted by the homeowner.

Perth County OPP officers conducted an intensive search of the area but were not able to locate the culprit.

The male is described as being white with a slightly darker complexion with curly hair. He is approximately 5" 7" (170 cm), and appeared to be in his mid- teens.

The Perth County OPP is continuing their investigation into this break-in. They are requesting anyone with information about this attempt theft to contact them at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), and you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

Residents are reminded to lock their vehicles, outbuildings and garages to avoid these types of incidents.

GROUND WIRES STOLEN FROM HYDRO POLES

(MUNICIPALITY OF WEST PERTH, ON) The Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (O.P.P.) in Perth County is investigating the theft of ground wires from hydro poles in Mitchell.

A concerned Mitchell resident attended at the O.P.P. Detachment in Mitchell and reported noticing the copper ground wire had been cut and removed from a hydro pole in front of his residence on Waterloo St.

Officers attended the reported location and confirmed that approximately 2.5 meters of ground wire, which runs from the transformer at the top of the pole along the side to the ground, had been cut and removed. A further check of nearby transformer poles revealed similar damage.

Erie Thames Power officials were contacted and upon a check of their Mitchell power network discovered that 23 hydro poles had the ground wires cut and removed. From some of the weathered conditions of the wire's cut ends, it appears that the thefts may have taken place in the fall of 2013. It is estimated that the cost of replacing the missing and cut wires will be in excess of $10,000.00

The Perth County O.P.P. is continuing their investigation into this theft. They would like to speak to anyone having information about this incident. They can be contacted at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), and you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.