​South Bruce OPP report disturbances; and ongoing incidents lead to charges

DISTURBANCES RESULT IN CHARGES

(ARRAN-ELDERSLIE, ON) - Aug. 31, at 2:14 p.m., the South Bruce OPP received the report of a man damaging parking gates at a local hospital along 2nd Street southeast in Chesley.

Police attended the area and located a man fitting the description provided. He was placed under arrest and held for a bail hearing and later released from custody.

Sept. 7, at 11:42 p.m., the South Bruce OPP responded to a disturbance at an address along 2nd Avenue southeast in Chesley. The same individual is alleged to have uttered threats to a resident. A warrant was executed Sept. 8, and the man was taken into custody.

As a result of both incidents, Johnathan LEWIS, 49 of Chesley, has been charged with:
 

• Mischief, CC 430(1)(d)
• Breach of Recognizance, CC 811 (two counts)
• Uttering threats, 264.1(1)(a)
• Fail to comply with probation order, 733.1(1)

The accused was held for a bail hearing Sept. 9, and subsequently, released from custody, to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Walkerton, Sept. 24, to answer to the charges.

ONGOING INCIDENTS LEAD TO LIST OF CHARGES

(ARRAN-ELDERSLIE, ON) - Aug. 19, at 6:12 p.m., the South Bruce OPP received the report of an individual entering vehicles at night in the Town of Chesley. While investigating the initial complaint, police learned of numerous incidents involving the same individual over approximately a three-year period.

Officers spoke with numerous residents and obtained grounds for several offences taking place in the Chesley area.

Aug. 31, the individual was arrested after a lengthy engagement with police, bringing a large police presence to a residence along 1st Avenue north in Chesley. Members of the South Bruce OPP, OPP Canine Unit, Crisis Negotiators, and the West Region Emergency Response Team, were involved.

As a result of multiple incidents, Derek SEIP, 31, of Chesley, has been charged with:
 

• Fail to comply with probation order, CC 733.1(1) - nine counts
• Fail to comply with release order, CC 145(5)(a) - four counts
• Fail to comply with undertaking, CC 145(4)(a)
• Mischief, CC 430(1)(c) - eight counts
• Trespassing at night, CC 177 - three counts
• Possession of weapon for dangerous purpose, CC 88
• Utter threats, CC 264.1(1)(a) - two counts

The accused was held for a bail hearing Aug. 31, and subsequently, remanded into custody.

*THESE CHARGES HAVE YET TO BE PROVEN IN COURT*

The South Bruce OPP is requesting anyone with information to call 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a secure web-tip at www.cstip.ca, where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.