The Stratford Police Service is investigating damage caused to a Honda Accord that occurred June 8 at approximately 1:30 am near the area of an out-of-service bridge on Line 14 in Perth South.
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The owner was at a party in the area when he was alerted that his vehicle had been flipped over onto its roof. The owner and several friends located the vehicle on the roof and were able to turn it back over and have it towed to a body shop where police were contacted.
The vehicle had significant damage to the roof, front windshield and other areas of the body.
There were no suspects at the time the report was filed, but police believe a video of the incident may exist.
Stratford police are asking for anyone in possession of this video to contact them at 519-271-4141 extension 2. Also, anyone with information regarding this matter is asked to contact the SPS or, if you wish to remain anonymous, please contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS or p3tips.com.
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Police warn of scam
Stratford Police Services received several calls from residents last week about a suspected Princess Margaret Hospital lottery scam.
According to SPS, the victims were telephoned by a male who claimed to be associated with the library. They were informed they had won $2.9 million and a Dodge Ram pick-up truck. The caller then told them he would come to their homes and that they should have a prepaid Visa card ready to provide him in order to receive their winnings.
None of the victims provided any information or the prepaid Visa card. It is suspected that the caller used a phone book to obtain the phone number and addresses of the residents. Police are asking any residents who received similar calls and lost any money to contact 519-271-4141 extension 2 to file a report.
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Two arrests, stolen booze at St. Marys Summerfest
SPS arrested two at the Kinsmen Club Summerfest in St. Marys July 7 at the event’s licensed refreshment tent. Just after 1:30 am, on-duty police officers posted at the tent arrested an 18-year-old and a 21-year-old, both of whom are residents of Perth South.
According to police, the younger male allegedly broke a table and refused to identify himself, resulting in the officers attempting to arrest him. However, the other suspect attempted to intervene and assault the two officers by pushing one officer and striking him in the face, as well as grabbing the other officer by the neck. After police gained control of the situation, the pair were arrested without further incident.
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The 18-year-old was charged with mischief under $5,000 and obstructing police. He also received three provincial offence notices under the Liquor Licence Act and another under the Trespass to Property Act. The 21-year-old was charged with obstructing police, assault of a police officer and assault with intent to resist. He was also given a provincial offence notice under the Liquor Licence Act.
The pair are set to appear in court on Aug. 12.
Stratford police also received a report of approximately $5,000 worth of alcohol being stolen from the same Summerfest event.
Shortly before 7 a.m. on July 8, police received a report of the theft from a refrigerated truck that was being used as a storage area for the refreshment tent. The lock to the truck was missing, as was the alcohol inside.
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It is believed that the theft occurred sometime between noon on July 7 and anytime prior to police being contacted. There are no current suspects.
Individuals and business owners in the area are requested to check their video surveillance and to contact the Stratford Police Service if they observe any activity related to this incident.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Stratford Police Service at 519-271-4141 extension 2, or to contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or p3tips.com.
Perth County OPP charge three with intimate partner violence
Three separate OPP investigations led to charges of Perth County residents earlier this month.
On July 3, OPP began an investigation that led to the arrest of a 29-year-old in North Perth, who was charged with mischief – destroys or damages property, four counts of assault – spousal, four counts of assault with a weapon and one count of assault causing bodily harm – choke, suffocate or strangle. The accused was held in custody pending a bail hearing.
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Another investigation, also on July 3, led to the arrest of a 67-year-old resident of Perth East who was charged with assault-spousal. The accused was released from custody and is expected to appear in Stratford court at a later date.
On July 5, police responded to a report of unwanted harassing communications in West Perth.
A 33-year-old resident of Blandford-Blenheim Township was arrested and charged with harassing communications and mischief under $5,000. The accused is also expected to appear in Stratford court at a later date.
OPP are reminding victims of sexual assault/intimate partner violence that they are not alone. If you, or someone you know, is in need of support, there are local resources available to help, including Victim Services Huron Perth at 1-866-863-4108.
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