Vienna, ON: The Elgin County OPP has charged three people following an assault
complaint in Vienna, late Monday afternoon, July 26,2010.
At 4:30 p.m. a 20 year old man from Vienna was confronted by a 21 year old male
acquaintance over a small debt that was owed. During the confrontation the victim
was punched in the face by this male before escaping. A short time later, as the
victim walk down the Plank Road, he was confronted by two other acquaintances, a
20 year old male and a 19 year old female over the same debt issue. The victim was
then threatened with baseball bats and struck in the back with one bat that was
thrown at him as he tried to escape. As the victim fled he had to avoid being struck
by a red pickup truck being driven by the second male. OPP officers attended and
subsequently arrested and charged:
Charles PEARSON, age 21, from Norfolk County with:
* Assault
* Uttering death threats
Justin KALMBACH, age 20, from Norfolk County with:
* Criminal negligence
* Possession of a weapon dangerous to public peace
Kimberly STARLING, age 19, of the Municipal of Bayham with:
* Assault with a weapon
* Possession of a weapon dangerous to public peace
All were held for bail hearings in St Thomas Court.
Speeding Vehicle Leads to Drug Seizure
by Constable Chris Hunter, OPP
Dutton-Dunwich, ON: On Monday July 26th, 2010 at 2:12 p.m., Elgin OPP were
conducting aircraft enforcement on Highway 401 near Currie Road.
A Dodge Caravan was travelling westbound on Highway 401 when it was stopped for
a speeding violation. Officers approached the vehicle and noticed several prescription
bottles on the front seat.
Further investigation uncovered over 400 pills including Oxycontin, Percodans and
Tylenol 3's. The street value of the drugs is estimated at over $8,000.
William HUSSEY, age 69, of London, is charged with two counts of possession of a
controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking, contrary to the Controlled
Drug and Substances Act.
HUSSEY faces an additional charge of speeding contrary to the Highway Traffic Act.
He will appear in St Thomas court on August 23, 2010.
Anyone with information about any crimes is asked to call the Elgin County OPP at
519-631-2920 or Crime Stoppers.
OPP Non-emergency Phone: 1-888-310-1122
CRIME STOPPERS: 1-800-222-T.I.P.S. (8477)
CRIME ALERTS
Winter Driving Information: 1-800-268-4686
Elgin County OPP: 519-631-2920
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