Media Release
During the week(s) of August 23 to September 6, 2023 – the West Grey Police Service responded to 176 total calls for service including –
- 6 – 911 call / hang-up
- 7 – Domestic / Family dispute
- 14 – Assist other police agency
- 2 – Impaired Driving
- 5 – Assault
- 1 –Neighbour disputes
- 7 – Mental Health
- 7 – Motor vehicle collisions
- 16 – Police information / assistance
- 4 – Property related
- 4 – Bail Violations
- 3 – Disturb the Peace
- 1 – Sexual Assault
- 11 – Suspicious person / vehicle
- 10 – Theft/ Stolen Vehicle (4)
- 1– Prostitution
- 23 – Traffic complaint / enforcement
Stolen Vehicle Recovered – On Saturday August 26, 2023 West Grey Police were called to Concession 18, West Grey in after receiving a call about a suspicious vehicle.
Officers located a 2008 GMC Sierra pickup that had been stolen from Wellington County on August 10, 2023.
A 27-year-old male from Wellington County was arrested and has been charged with:
- Adult – Possession of Property Obtained by Crime, Over $5,000.00
The accused was processed on the West Grey charges and later released on an Undertaking to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice – Walkerton.
He was then turned over to the O.P.P. Wellington Detachment where an arrest warrant was in place for the same person.
Cause Disturbance / Assault Police / Resist Arrest – On Sunday August 27, 2023 police were called to Ayton, Ontario in response to a disturbance.
On police arrival officers located a male who was yelling and swearing on the street directly across from a park where children and families were playing.
When the 56-year-old “dawg” was arrested for Causing a Disturbance, he pushed an officer then continued to resist arrest.
The West Grey resident was arrested and is charged with:
- Adult – Cause Disturbance
- Adult – Assault a Peace Officer
- Adult – Disobeying Order of Court
- Adult – Resist Peace Officer
The accused was processed, then released on an Undertaking to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice – Walkerton.
On Tuesday, September 5, 2023 the same person was arrested in relation to an unrelated matter from August 2023 and is charged with:
- Adult – Criminal Harassment – beset and watch complainant
- Adult – Common Nuisance – endanger life
- Adult – Breach of Recognizance
The accused was released on an Undertaking with further conditions and will appear before the Ontario Court of Justice – Walkerton.
Stolen Vehicles Recovered – On Monday August 28, 2023 West Grey Police attended an address on North Line, Glenelg, West Grey after locating a stolen 2023 Ford F-150 which had been reported stolen days before from West Grey. Officers also recovered a tandem axle trailer that had been reported stolen from Meaford, along with 10 sets of stolen license plates.
The investigation has led to a 29-year-old female from West Grey being arrested and charged with:
- Adult – Possession Property Obtained by Crime, Over $5,000.00 (2 counts).
The accused was processed and later released on an Undertaking to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice – Walkerton.
(The investigation is ongoing and more arrests and charges are expected.)
Obstruct Police / Bail Violations – On Wednesday August 30, 2023 West Grey Police were alerted to a suspicious vehicle on the North Line, Glenelg Twp, West Grey.
Officers located the vehicle and initiated a traffic stop. As a result, a 28-year-old male from Thornbury was arrested and is charged with:
- Adult – Obstruct Police Officer
- Adult – Failure to comply with release order – other than to attend court (2 counts).
The accused was held for a Bail Hearing and remains in custody.
Assault – On Thursday August 31, 2023 police responded to a neighbor disturbance in the former Normanby Twp, West Grey.
As a result of the investigation a 53-year-old male from Wellington County was arrested and is charged with:
- Adult – Assault (spousal)
- Adult – Sexual Assault (3 counts)
The accused was processed and later released on an Undertaking to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice – Walkerton.
Impaired / Over 80 – On Friday September 1, 2023 West Grey officers were conducting a R.I.D.E. spot check on Grey Road 4, West Grey.
A driver entered the spot check and registered a “Fail” during a road side test, and over 80 mg during breathalyzer tests at the station.
A 47-year-old from West Grey has been charged with:
- Adult – Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus).
The accused was processed and later released on an Undertaking to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice – Walkerton.
Disturbance – On Sunday September 3, 2023 WGPS police responded to an unknown disturbance on Queen Street, Durham.
As a result of the investigation a Young Person under the Youth Criminal Justice Act was arrested and is charged with:
- Young Person – Assault
- Young Person – Mischief (2 Counts)
- Young Person – Utter Threats – Cause Death or Bodily Harm
The accused was remanded into custody by the Ontario Court of Justice.
No further information will be released concerning this matter.
Family Dispute – On Monday September 4, 2023 West Grey officers responded to a family dispute on Concession 18, West Grey.
The investigation has led to a 19-year-old female from West Grey being arrested and charged with:
- Adult – Assault
The accused was processed and later released on an Undertaking to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice – Walkerton.
Domestic Dispute – On Monday September 4, 2023 officers were called to Concession 8 N.D.R., West Grey in response to a domestic dispute.
As a result of the investigation a 51-year-old male was arrested on scene and is charged with:
- Adult – Assault Causing Bodily Harm – Spousal
- Adult – Assault Cause Bodily Harm – Choke, suffocate or strangle.
The accused was held for a Bail Hearing and remains in custody.
Assault – On Sunday September 6, 2023 officers were called to Queen Street North, Durham after calls of an unknown problem.
Police arrived on scene and arrested a 68-year-old male who is now charged with:
- Adult – Assault
The accused was processed and later released on an Undertaking to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice – Walkerton.
If have any information on any crime, or the whereabouts of any stolen property, or wanted persons you are asked to contact: West Grey Police at 519 369 3046 or
Crime Stoppers at 1 800 222 TIPS (8477) – You may be eligible for a cash reward!
Until next week – #staysafewestgrey