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(LAKESHORE, ON) – On Wednesday November 10, 2021, the Essex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Major Crime Unit continued their investigation into reports of sexual assault after four more victims have come forward.

Further investigation has resulted in additional charges against Jeffrey YOUNG 59-year-old from Lakeshore, ON.

The additional charges under the Criminal Code are: 

·        Sexual Assault (6 counts)

On October 21, 2021 members of the Essex County OPP Major Crime Unit investigated a report of sexual assault and as a result the accused was charged with Sexual Assault (3 counts) and Mischief under $5000 (1 count).

The investigation has determined the accused practiced at local massage businesses.

The accused will appear in the Ontario Court of Justice – Windsor on November 26, 2021.

Victims of sexual assault are not alone. If you need support or know someone that does, there are local resources available to help. A toll free call can be placed to the Assaulted Women’s Helpline www.awhl.org/home at 1-866-863-0511 or Male Survivors of Sexual Assault at 1-866-887-0015 where your information will remain anonymous and confidential.

If you are in an immediate crisis, dial 9-1-1.

(CENTRAL HURON, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Bluewater resident with Break & Enter and Possession of Break-in Instruments following an incident that took place over the weekend.

During the early morning hours of Saturday, November 6, 2021 Huron County OPP officers were conducting pro-active foot patrols of the former Bluewater Centre Correctional facility when they found an intruder on the property. 

Officers arrested the individual and a search incident to arrest was conducted.  The search revealed the accused to be in possession of tools used to commit break-ins. 

As a result, Dean BULLEN, 56 years of age, from Bluewater has been charged with Break, Enter a Place to Commit an Indictable Offence and Possession of Break-in Instruments.

The accused has since been released from custody with a court appearance scheduled for December 6, 2021 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.  

(CENTRAL HURON, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Howick resident with Impaired Operation – Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) 80 Plus after a roadside test was failed early this morning.

At approximately 1:30 a.m. 10Nov a sedan entered into a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) checkpoint that was set up in Clinton on Bayfield Road. While speaking with the driver officers observed an open container of alcohol inside the vehicle. This prompted the officers to conduct a roadside screening test which was failed by the driver.   

The driver was placed under arrest and was transported to the Huron OPP Detachment where he provided two samples of breath to the qualified Intoxilizer Technician; both samples were measured above the legal limit. 

Noodin MAWHINNEY, 21 years of age from Howick has been charged with Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration 80 Plus. He has since been released from custody with a court appearance scheduled for January 10, 2022 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.

(BLUEWATER, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers and members from the West Region OPP Traffic Incident Management & Enforcement (TIME) Team continue to investigate a fatal motor vehicle collision that took place this morning north of Dashwood.

At approximately 11:53 a.m. Huron County OPP, Huron County Paramedic Services and the Dashwood Fire Department responded to a motor vehicle collision located on Bronson Line between Pepper Road and MacDonald Road.

Upon arrival first responders located a head-on crash involving a pickup truck and a sport utility vehicle. The driver of the pickup truck was transported to a local hospital where he was later pronounced deceased. 

The deceased has since been identified as Matthew GEORGE, 52 years of age from Bluewater. 

The 35-year-old driver of the sport utility vehicle remains in hospital with undetermined injuries.

Bronson Line remains closed between Zurich-Hensall Road (Huron County #84) and Dashwood Road (Huron County #83).

Please use an alternate route to avoid delays.

Any person with information regarding this crash is encouraged to contact Huron OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or (519) 482-1677. 

(GODERICH, ON) – A resident of Goderich remains in custody on several charges following an incident that took place in Goderich this past weekend. 

Just before 6:30 p.m. on Sunday, November 7, 2021 Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers responded to a business located on Victoria Street South after learning an individual had displayed a knife and threatened harm against three youth outside of the business. The youth were able to flee and escape injury however when a witness intervened the accused used the knife to cause damage to the witness’s vehicle. 

The suspect fled the scene however later that night patrol officers located and arrested the suspect within the Town of Goderich. 

Mike DAVIES, 53 years of age from Goderich is facing the following charges:

·        Assault with a Weapon – 4 counts

·        Uttering Threats to Cause Death – 3 counts

·        Mischief Under $5,000

·        Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose

·        Carrying a Concealed Weapon

The accused remains in custody with court appearance scheduled for November 10, 2021 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich. 

(HOWICK, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Harriston resident with Impaired Operation & Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) 80 Plus following a crash this weekend east of Gorrie.

On Saturday, November 6, 2021 at approximately 9:13 p.m. Huron OPP officers responded to Harriston Road near Mud Lake Line to investigate a report of a vehicle on fire. On the way officers learned a second vehicle had just come across the scene and collided with the rear end of the vehicle that was on fire.

Upon speaking with the driver that struck the parked vehicle the investigating officer noted the driver had consumed some alcohol and was displaying signs of impairment. As a result the driver was placed under arrest for Impaired Operation and was transported to the Teviotdale OPP Detachment for breath tests. Two samples of breath were provided to the qualified Intoxilizer Technician and both samples were found to be above the legal limit. 

Shane IRVINE, 31 years of age, from Harriston has been charged with Impaired Operation, Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration 80 Plus, Have Care and Control of a Motor Vehicle with Open Alcohol and Novice Driver – BAC Above Zero. 

The accused has since been released from custody with a court appearance scheduled for December 13, 2021 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.

(SOUTH HURON, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a London resident with Impaired Operation and Possession of Cocaine following an investigation conducted last week in Exeter.

On Friday, November 5, 2021 at approximately 11:00 a.m. Huron OPP officers responded to the hospital in Exeter to investigate a report of a possible impaired driver. Police arrived on scene shortly thereafter and located the suspect walking around outside of the hospital. Police were able to identify the suspect and were able to confirm he had been operating a motor vehicle prior to police arrival.  

Upon speaking to the driver the investigating officer noted the driver had consumed some alcohol so a roadside screening test was utilized. The driver subsequently failed the roadside test and was placed under arrest. He was later transported to the Huron OPP Detachment where he provided two samples of breath to the qualified Intoxilizer Technician; Both samples were measured above the legal limit. A search incident to arrest also revealed the driver was in possession of suspected cocaine. 

Mark WELFRED, 51 years of age, from London has been charged with Operation While Impaired, Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration 80 Plus & Possession of a Schedule I Substance – Cocaine. He has since been released from custody with a court appearance scheduled for December 20, 2021 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich

(WEST PERTH, ON) – On November 2, 2021, just after 10:00 a.m., Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) on general patrol in the Municipality of West Perth were alerted to a possible impaired driver at a business on Huron Road in the Municipality of West Perth. Police spoke with the vehicle driver who appeared to be impaired. The driver was arrested and transported to a local OPP detachment where further tests were administered.

As a result, Jessica BOWEN, 34, of the Township of Perth East has been charged with:

• Operation While Impaired – Alcohol and Drugs
• Possession of a Schedule I Substance – Other Drugs

A 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (A.D.L.S.) and 7-day Vehicle Impoundment was initiated as per statute. The accused in this matter was released from custody and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Stratford at a later date to answer to the charges.

If you suspect someone is driving while their ability to operate a motor vehicle is impaired, either by drug or alcohol, call police at 911 to report it immediately.

(PERTH COUNTY, ON) – Impaired drivers continue to be a risk on the roads of Perth County, as two more were charged over the course of one day.

On October 29, 2021, just before 3:00 p.m., the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received reports of a motor vehicle traveling erratically. The vehicle was located entering Listowel where a traffic stop was initiated and an Approved Screen Device (ASD) was utilized. The driver was arrested and transported to a local OPP detachment where further tests were administered.

As a result, Angela ZADOW, 32, of Listowel, has been charged with:

• Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 plus)

On October 29, 2021, just before 11:00 p.m., an officer with the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop of a motor vehicle in the Township of Perth East. The driver displayed signs of impairment, and was subsequently arrested and transported to a local OPP detachment for further testing.

As a result, Morgan HUNT, 34, of South Huron, has been charged with:

• Operation While Impaired – Alcohol and Drugs
• Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 plus)

A 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (A.D.L.S.) and 7-day Vehicle Impoundment was initiated as per statute to all accused. The accused in these matters were released from custody and are scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Stratford at a later date to answer to the charges.

If you suspect someone is driving while their ability to operate a motor vehicle is impaired, either by drug or alcohol, call police at 911 to report it immediately.