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(CENTRAL HURON, ON) – A fail to remain motor vehicle collision that knocked down power lines this morning west of Clinton remains under investigation by Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP).

Just after 4:00 a.m. Huron OPP officers responded to Huron Road (Highway 8) near Stone School Road to investigate a single vehicle crash. Upon arrival officers located a small sports car that had crashed into the north ditch and caused damage to some of the hydro wires. The damage to the hydro wires also caused localized power outages.

A search of the area was conducted however no one was found with the vehicle. 

Police are trying to determine who was operating the motor vehicle at the time of the collision. 

If you have any information about this crash please contact Huron OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or (519) 482-1677. 

(NORTH HURON, ON) – A Huron County man is facing twenty charges following an investigation conducted by Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) & the Huron-Perth OPP Community Street Crimes Unit (CSCU).

Investigators determined that during the early morning hours of October 25^th and October 26^th, 2021 the accused trespassed onto residential properties in the Town of Wingham and stole various items from unattended vehicles.     

The accused also stole a sport utility vehicle from a Boland Street property and later when police spotted the stolen vehicle the driver took off and failed to stop.      

Police eventually located the stolen vehicle parked on Shuter Street and the accused was found inside. Upon arresting the accused police noted the driver was displaying several signs of impairment, thus he was transported to the Huron OPP detachment for a drug recognition evaluation. The evaluation was conducted by a Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) and the accused was deemed to be impaired by a drug. 

A search incident to arrest also revealed the accused to be in possession of suspected methamphetamine, stolen identification, stolen debit cards and unmarked cigarettes. Further, some checks on the accused also revealed his driver’s licence was under suspension and he was also prohibited from driving.

Matthew BOUVIER, 30 years of age from Seaforth is facing the following charges:

·        Trespass at Night – 2 counts

·        Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000 – 4 counts

·        Possession of an Identity Document

·        Theft of Motor Vehicle

·        Failure to Stop after Accident

·        Flight from Police Officer

·        Dangerous Operation

·        Operation While Impaired

·        Operation While Prohibited – 2 counts

·        Fail to Comply with Probation Order

·        Possession of a Schedule I Substance – Methamphetamine

·        Driving While Under Suspension – 3 counts

·        Possess Unmarked Cigarettes

The accused remains in custody with a court appearance scheduled for October 28, 2021 the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich. 

Huron OPP reminds citizens to always secure their vehicles and never leave your ignition key behind in the vehicle. Please do your part to help prevent crime in your community.

(GODERICH, ON) – A resident of Goderich is facing a number of charges including resisting an officer following an incident that took place in Goderich earlier this week.

On October 26, 2021 at approximately 12:30 a.m. officers received a report from a victim that reported their BMX bicycle was just stolen out of the back of a pickup truck that was parked on Bennett Street East. The victim and a witness were able to follow the accused and police were called to assist.   

Upon arrival officers attempted to place the accused under arrest however he failed to comply with the officers demands and resisted arrest. Police were able to gain control of the accused and he was ultimately taken into custody. 

Aaron WEDGE, 31 years of age from Goderich is charged with Theft Under $5,000, Resist Peace Officer and Fail to Comply with Probation Order – 5 counts. The accused remains in custody with a court appearance scheduled for October 29, 2021 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.

(PERTH EAST, ON) – On October 20, 2021, just after 1:30 p.m., the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) was alerted to a single vehicle motor vehicle collision on Line 34 in the Township of Perth East. After a brief foot pursuit, the driver of the motor vehicle was arrested and transported to local detachment where further tests were completed.

As a result, Nathan DINGMAN, a 31-year-old resident of Stratford, has been charged with:

• Operation While Impaired – Alcohol and Drugs

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 charge.

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.

(NORTH PERTH, ON) – On October 12, 2021 just after 6:00 p.m., the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a theft of a bicycle from outside of a local business on Wallace Ave North, in the Municipality of North Perth.

Police attended the business, observed the surveillance footage, identified the accused and a warrant was subsequently sought.

Jeremy WELSH, a 23-year-old resident of North Perth, was arrested on October 19, 2021 and charged with:

·       Theft under $5000

·       Failure to Comply with Undertaking

The bicycle was recovered.

(NORTH PERTH, ON) – One person is facing a robbery charge in the Municipality of North Perth following an incident.

Just before 12:00 a.m. on October 15, 2021, the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of an assault in the area of Maitland Avenue South in Listowel. An investigation was initiated and it was determined that a robbery was committed. The victim in this incident was transported by Perth County Paramedic Services to local hospital with minor injuries.

Marty GORDON, a 28-year-old resident of Listowel was arrested and charged with:

–      Robbery with Violence

The accused was held in custody pending a bail hearing.

Investigators do not believe there to be a risk to public safety however police are reminding all members of the public to be aware of their personal safety at all times and to be extremely vigilant and aware of personal surroundings. The OPP’s website, www.opp.ca, contains a number of useful resources, tips and links.

(SOUTH HURON, ON) – An Exeter resident is facing a lengthy list of charges following a traffic stop conducted by a Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer this past weekend.

At approximately 8:37 p.m. on Saturday, October 23, 2021 a Huron OPP officer was patrolling on Edward Street in Exeter when he observed a sport utility vehicle being operated with unattached licence plates. A traffic stop was conducted and some checks revealed the driver was currently prohibited from driving, was operating with unauthorized licence plates and driving without insurance.

Shane CLARKE, 49 years of age from Exeter has been charged with the following offences:

·        Operation While Prohibited – 6 counts

·        Drive While Under Suspension

·        Use Plate Not Authorized for Vehicle

·        Operate a Motor Vehicle Without Insurance

·        Fail to Notify Change of Address

The accused has since been released from custody with a court appearance scheduled for December 20, 2021 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.