August 22, 2022

West Grey Police Report Aug 11 to Aug 18 2022

During the week of August 11 - 18, 2022, the West Grey Police Service responded to 102 total calls for service.

• 8 – 911 Calls
• 1 – Break and Enter
• 2 – Motor Vehicle Collisions
• 10 – Police Information / Assistance Calls
• 6 – Domestic / Family Disputes
• 2 – Sudden Death Investigations
• 2 – Impaired / Over 80
• 1 – Weapons Complaint
• 4 – Suspicious Persons / Vehicles
• 4 – Theft Investigations
• 1 – Assault
• 12 – Traffic Hazards / Traffic Enforcements
• 2 – Fraud Investigations
• 2 - Warrant
• 3 – Mischief
• 1 – Police Pursuit

On August 13, 2022, West Grey Police observed a vehicle travelling southbound on Highway 6 near Durham. A traffic stop was initiated and the driver was known by officers to have an outstanding Arrest Warrant.

A 46-year-old male from Holstein was arrested and charged with:

• Operate Motor Vehicle While Prohibited – (Criminal Code of Canada)
• Numerous Highway Traffic Act offences.
• Drive Motor Vehicle – No Insurance

The accused was processed and released on an Undertaking. He will appear in the Ontario Court of Justice, Walkerton in September.

On August 14, 2022, West Grey Police were called to Disturbance on Hunter Street, Durham. Police arrived and learned that a domestic dispute had taken place between and male and a female. As a result of the investigation it was learned that both persons were on a previous release orders not to associate with each other.

The 20-year-old female from Hanover was arrested and has been charged with:

• Adult – Fail to Comply with Release Order

The accused was processed and released on an Undertaking. She will appear in the Ontario Court of Justice, Walkerton at a later date.

The 22-year-old male of No Fixed Address was arrested and has been charged with:

• Adult – Fail to Comply with Release Order

The accused was held by police for a Bail Hearing, but was later released on a Recognizance by the Ontario Court of Justice.

On August 17, 2022, West Grey Police were called to an address on Garafraxa Street North, Durham after receiving a reported Disturbance. When officers arrived a male was located and identified.

As a result of the investigation a 29-year old male from Wingham was arrested and charged with:

• Adult – Failure to Comply with Release Order (2 Counts).

The accused was held by police for a Bail Hearing and remains in custody at the time of this report.

REMEMBER

If you have any information on any incident or any crime or wanted person you are asked to contact the West Grey Police at 519 369 3046 or Crime Stoppers at 1 800 222 TIPS - You may be eligible for a cash reward.

Until next week - Stay Safe West Grey

 

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