Media Release
(GEORGIAN BLUFFS, ON) – Over the past weekend (April 18, 19) Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) stopped two drivers, in two separate occurrences, for stunt driving on Grey Road 1, travelling at 50 kilometers per hour (km/h) or more over the posted speed limits.
On April 18, 2020 at 9:18 p.m. an OPP officer conducting radar, observed a (grey) car travelling at over 120 km/h in a posted 70 km/h zone on Grey Road 1, north of Balmy Beach in Grey County. The driver, a 19 year old from Georgian Bluffs was issued a Provincial Offence Notice for Stunt Driving-excessive speeding, section 172 (1) Highway Traffic Act (HTA). Their vehicle was impounded for 7 days and his licence was suspended for 7 days.
On April 19, 2020 at 2:16 a.m. an OPP officer conducting radar, observed (white) car travelling northbound at over 130 km/h in a posted 60 km/h zone on Grey Road 1 at Grey Road 17A in Grey County. A 23 year old driver from Owen Sound was issued a Provincial Offence Notice for Stunt Driving-excessive speeding, section 172 (1) HTA and Drive motor vehicle – no licence, section 32(1) HTA. Their vehicle was impounded for 7 days and his licence was suspended for 7 days.
Anyone with information that can assist Grey Bruce OPP with this investigation, call 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a secure web-tip at www.cstip.ca, where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.
CRIMINALS PREY ON YOUR FEAR DURING UNCERTAIN TIMES
Protect Yourself From COVID-19 Related Scams
(ORILLIA, ON) – Members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Anti-Rackets Branch and the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CAFC) say COVID-19 related scams are ploys to extort money and personal information from fearful, trusting victims.
As COVID-19 continues to spread across Ontario and Canada, fraudsters are taking advantage of citizens’ fear during uncertain times. Fraudsters are exploiting this pandemic to facilitate fraud through cybercrime and any other means to obtain your information.
Police are seeing various scenarios but most are the typical urgency and time sensitive circumstances that criminals place on individuals in order to receive personal and financial information. Many of the reports have a medically related theme in order to instantly set further anxiety in order to gain information. From spoofed government, healthcare or research companies to unsolicited calls, emails and texts giving medical advice or requesting urgent personal information, scammers are looking at gaining information about you during these times.
According to information received by the CAFC, some of the more popular scams are:
-Cleaning or heating companies offering duct cleaning services or air filters to protect from COVID-19
-Local and provincial hydro/electrical power companies threatening to disconnect your power for non-payment
-Centers for Disease Control and Prevention or the World Health Organization offering fake lists for sale of COVID-19 infected people in your neighbourhood
-Public Health Agency of Canada giving false results saying you have been tested positive for COVID-19 tricking you into confirming your health card and credit card numbers for a prescription
-Red Cross and other known charities offering free medical products (e.g. masks) for a donation
-Government departments sending out coronavirus-themed phishing emails tricking you into opening malicious attachments, tricking you to reveal sensitive personal and financial details
-Financial advisors pressuring people to invest in hot new stocks related to the disease, offering financial aid and/or loans to help you get through the shut downs
-Private companies offering fast COVID-19 tests for sale (only health care providers can perform the tests, no other tests are genuine or guaranteed to provide accurate results, and selling fraudulent products that claim to treat or prevent the disease (unapproved drugs threaten public health and violate federal laws)
TIPS: If you were using your computer when you were scammed, it’s possible a virus or malicious software was installed on your computer. Run a full system check using reliable security software. If you do not have security software such as virus scanners and a firewall installed on your computer, a trusted computer professional can help you choose what you need. Scammers may have also gained access to your online passwords or other personal information. Change these using a secure computer. If you paid someone by credit card or through an electronic funds transfer, contact your financial institution or credit card company immediately. They may be able to stop or reverse the transaction.
Learn more from trusted resources and advice.
If you or someone you know suspect they’ve been a victim of a COVID 19 related scam or any other scam, contact your local police service. You can file a complaint through the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre website or by phone at 1-888-495-8501.
OPP RECOVER A STOLEN TRUCK, NUMEROUS CHARGES
(SOUTH BRUCE PENINSULA, ON) – On April 12, 2020 at 1:03 a.m. Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were called for a traffic complaint involving a (grey) Pick-up truck driving erratically on Highway 6 north of Springmount, in Grey County.
OPP officers observed the vehicle in Hepworth and the vehicle accelerated at a high rate of speed away from police. The vehicle was located a short time later in the ditch area at Grey Bruce Line, south of Alvanley, in the Municipality of Arran-Elderslie. The suspects in the vehicle fled the scene on foot.
Grey Bruce OPP were assisted by OPP Canine, OPP Emergency Response Team members and South Bruce OPP officers. The four occupants of the vehicle were located by OPP Canine and arrested.
Grey Bruce OPP has charged the four individuals with the following,
• 17 year old from Owen Sound,
-Two counts of Flight From Peace Officer, section 320.17 Criminal Code of Canada (CC)
-Dangerous Operation of a Motor Vehicle, section 320.13(1) CC
-Possession Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000, section 354(1)(a) CC
-Fail to Comply with Probation Order, section 733.1(1) CC
-Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine, section 5(2) Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA)
-Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking- Other Drugs, section 5(2) CDSA
-Two counts of Fail to Stop for Police, section 216(1) Highway Traffic Act
• 19 year old from Neyaashiinigmiing First Nation,
-Possession Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000, section 354(1)(a) CC
-Fail to Comply with Probation Order, section 733.1(1) CC
-Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine, section 5(2) CDSA
-Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking- Other Drugs, section 5(2) CDSA
• 19 year old, from Collingwood,
-Possession Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000, section 354(1)(a) CC
-Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine, section 5(2) CDSA
-Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking- Other Drugs, section 5(2) CDSA
• 18 year old, from Collingwood,
-Possession Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000, section 354(1)(a) CC
-Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine, section 5(2) CDSA
-Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking- Other Drugs, section 5(2) CDSA
All accused were released on Undertakings and are required to appear in Ontario Court of Justice in Owen Sound on June 11, 2020.
Anyone with information that can assist with this investigation call Grey Bruce OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a secure web-tip at www.cstip.ca, where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.
