Huron County OPP report attempted murder; and impaired drivers

ATTEMPTED MURDER CHARGE LAID FOLLOWING INVESTIGATION

(ASHFIELD-COLBORNE-WAWANOSH TOWNSHIP, ON) - An investigation conducted by the Huron County OPP Crime Unit has culminated in criminal charges against a Stratford resident.

June 25, at approximately 11:30 p.m., members of the Huron OPP detachment responded to a dispute involving several individuals at a residence located in the Township of Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh.

The investigation revealed that the victim in this incident was attacked with weapons prior to police arrival.

Austin CRAWLEY, 21, of Stratford has been charged with:
 

• Attempt to Commit Murder - contrary to section 239 (1)(b) of the Criminal Code (CC)
• Failure to Comply with Probation Order - (two counts) - contrary to section 733.1(1) of the Criminal Code

The accused is being held in custody and was scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice located in Goderich, Aug. 20.

Anyone with information related to this incident is asked to contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or your local police force. To remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit information at p3tips.com, where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

TRAFFIC STOP IN GODERICH NABS IMPAIRED DRIVER

(GODERICH, ON) – The Huron County OPP has charged a Toronto resident with Impaired driving offences, following a traffic stop in Goderich.

Just before 9 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 3, the Huron County OPP was patrolling in the Town of Goderich when a vehicle was stopped for a traffic violation on Huron Road. Police spoke to the driver and determined that the driver had been drinking alcohol prior to driving. The investigating officer determined that the driver's ability to operate the motor vehicle was impaired by alcohol.

The driver was arrested and transported to the Huron OPP detachment, to provide breath samples before a qualified Intoxilizer Breath Technician. Breath samples were provided to police which resulted in readings over the legal limit.

Antonio AFFORNALLI, 65, of Toronto has been charged with:
 

• Operation while Impaired - alcohol and drugs
• Operation while Impaired - Over-80

The involved vehicle was towed and impounded for seven days, and the accused’s driver's licence was suspended for a period of 90 days. The accused was released from custody with a court appearance scheduled at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich, Sept. 9.

IMPAIRED DRIVER CAUGHT IN GODERICH

(GODERICH, ON) - The Huron County OPP has charged a Dublin area resident with an Impaired driving offence, following a traffic stop in Goderich.

Just before 10:30 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 4, Huron County OPP officers were patrolling in the Town of Goderich when they stopped a vehicle on Mitchell Street. Police spoke to the driver and determined that the driver had been drinking alcohol prior to driving. The investigating officer demanded a roadside breath sample from the driver, which resulted in a failure.

The driver was arrested and transported to the Huron OPP detachment to provide further breath samples before a qualified Intoxilizer Breath Technician. Breath samples were provided to police which resulted in readings over the legal limit.

Jerrett VATERS, 25, of Dublin has been charged with Operation while Impaired – Over-80.

The accused was additionally charged with offences found in the Cannabis Control Act and the Liquor Licence Control Act. The involved vehicle was towed and impounded for seven days, and the accused's driver's licence was suspended for a period of 90 days.

The accused was released from custody with a court appearance scheduled at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich, Sept. 16.

*THESE CHARGES HAVE YET TO BE PROVEN IN COURT*