Media Release
(M’CHIGEENG, ON) – The United Chiefs and Councils of Manitoulin Anishnaabe Police (UCCM Police) and the Manitoulin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are seeking the public’s assistance in locating Juanita MIGWANS.
On October 7, 2024, UCCM Police received a report of a missing person identified as 30-year-old Juanita MIGWANS of M’Chigeeng, who was last seen walking on Highway 551 and Oakhill Drive in M’Chigeeng, on October 2, 2024, at approximately 10:30 a.m. She was wearing a light-coloured jacket and dark-coloured pants.
Juanita MIGWANS is described as an Indigenous female, with a slim build, approximately 5’6” (168 cm) and 110 pounds (50 kgs) with brown hair and brown eyes.
The investigation is being conducted by the Manitoulin OPP Crime Unit in conjunction with the UCCM Police and under the direction of the OPP Criminal Investigation Branch.
Anyone with any information relating to this investigation or the whereabouts of Juanita should immediately contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or the nearest police authority. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or ontariocrimestoppers.ca, where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.
IMPAIRED DRIVER ARRESTED AFTER OPP RECEIVED A TRAFFIC COMPLAINT
(SOUTH BRUCE PENINSULA, ON) – On October 9, 2024, at 5:55 p.m., the Grey Bruce OPP received a traffic complaint of an impaired driver on Highway 6 near Limberlost Road in South Bruce Peninsula.
The police located the vehicle and observed it travelling over the posted 80km/hr speed limit. As a result of the investigation a 39-year-old of Mississauga was charged with the following:
· Drive Motor Vehicle – Perform Stunt – Excessive Speed
· Speeding – 130km/h in posted 80km/h zone
· Operation while Impaired – alcohol and drugs
· Operation while Impaired – BAC 80 plus
The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Owen Sound on October 24, 2024.
If you suspect that someone is driving while impaired by alcohol or drugs, it is important to call 9-1-1 to report it. The OPP relies on the public to report crime. Impaired driving is a crime that should be treated no differently.
COLLISION CLOSES HIGHWAY – Charges Laid
(ELDERSLIE, ON) – The Grey Bruce Line was closed for a collision but has since re-opened.
On September 29, 2024, at 4:39 p.m., the Grey Bruce OPP responded to threats call that occurred on September 14, 2024, in Park Head, South Bruce Peninsula. The accused threatened the victim at which time a be on the lookout (BOLO) was issued to surrounding police agencies.
On September 29, 2024, at 7:31 p.m., the Grey Bruce OPP was conducting traffic enforcement on the Grey Bruce Line. The officer observed a vehicle travelling 129 km/hr in an 80 zone. The officer conducted a U-turn and observed a short distance down the road, the vehicle, a motorcycle laying on its side on the shoulder of the highway. The driver was transported to hospital as a precaution.
As a result a 31-years of age of Owen Sound was charged with the following:
-Uttering threats
-Speeding 1-49km/hr over posted limit
-Drive motor vehicle, no plates
-Careless driving
-Driving while under suspension X2
-Operation while prohibited
-Drive motor vehicle – no licence
-Operate motor vehicle no licence
-Fail to surrender permit for motor vehicle
-Fail to apply for permit on becoming owner
-Possession of property obtained by crime – under $5000
The accused was held pending a bail hearing.
The Grey Bruce Line was closed between Grey Road 25 and Concession 4 of Elderslie.
Anyone with any information related to this occurrence is asked to call investigators at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous; you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a tip on-line at www.csgw.tips. You may be eligible for a reward from Crime Stoppers of up to $2,000.