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Area OPP Morris-Turnberry North Huron Police Press Releases Wingham

Wingham Meth Bust – Repeat Offender Arrested Again – OPP Slow To Inform Public

(NORTH HURON, ON) – The Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged an individual following an incident in the Town of Wingham, Township of North Huron.

On Monday, January 19, 2026, Huron OPP officers were contacted about damage to a business property located on Josephine Street in Wingham. The suspect was later identified and arrested on January 27, 2026, and charged as follows:

Lester BRUBACHER, 35 years-of-age of Morris-Turnberry Township was charged with:

–      Mischief Under $5,000 – (three counts),

–      Fail to Comply with Probation Order – (two counts),

–      Possession of Schedule I Substance – Methamphetamine.

The accused was processed at the Huron OPP detachment, held for a bail hearing, and remanded into custody with a future court appearance scheduled at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.

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Area OPP Morris-Turnberry OPP Police Press Releases

22 Year Old From Morris-Turnberry Arrested – Details Released

(MORRIS-TURNBERRY TWP, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Morris-Turnberry Township resident with criminal driving offences following a traffic stop on Amberley Road in Morris-Turnberry Township. 

In the early morning hours of Monday, January 26, 2026, Huron County OPP officers conducted a traffic stop after observing a driver operate their vehicle in a dangerous manner. Police spoke to the driver who had consumed alcohol prior to driving.

The driver was subsequently arrested for impaired operation and transported to the Huron County OPP detachment in Clinton where they provided breath samples before a qualified OPP Intoxilyzer Breath Technician. Breath samples were provided to police which resulted in readings over the legal limit.

Mika BOLOGNONE, 22 years-of-age from Morris-Turnberry Twp has been charged with:

–      Dangerous Operation,

–      Operation while Impaired – Over 80.

The accused was additionally charged with several offences found in the Compulsory Automobile Insurance Act (CAIA), Highway Traffic Act (HTA), and Liquor Licence Control Act (LLCA).

The vehicle involved was towed and impounded for seven days, and the accused’ driver’s license was suspended for a period of 90 days.

The accused was processed and later released from custody with a court appearance scheduled at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich on March 30, 2026. 

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Area OPP Huron Police Press Releases South Huron

Shawn JENKINSON – Drunk Driving

(SOUTH HURON, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a South Huron resident with impaired driving offences following a traffic stop in the Municipality of South Huron on January 25, 2026. 

Just after 9:30 p.m., on Sunday, January 25, 2026, Huron County OPP officers were conducting Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (R.I.D.E.) checks on Airport Line, in South Huron. Officers spoke to a vehicle driver who was subsequently arrested for impaired operation. The accused was transported to the Huron OPP detachment in Clinton where they provided breath samples before a qualified Intoxilyzer Breath Technician. Breath samples were provided to police which resulted in readings over the legal limit.

Shawn JENKINSON, 48-years-of-age from South Huron has been charged with:

–      Operation while Impaired – Alcohol and Drugs,

–      Operation while Impaired – Over 80.

The accused was additionally charged with offences found in the Liquor Licence Control Act (LLCA), and Highway Traffic Act (HTA).

The vehicle involved was towed and impounded for seven days, and the accused’ driver’s license was suspended for a period of 90 days.

The accused was processed and later released from custody with a court appearance scheduled at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich on March 09, 2026. 

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Area OPP Minto OPP Police Press Releases

Fatal Fire In Minto

(MINTO, ON) – The Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a fatal structure fire that resulted in the death of one individual.

On February 28, 2026, at approximately 2:30 p.m., members of the Wellington County OPP, along with the Minto Fire Department and Guelph‑Wellington Emergency Medical Services, responded to a reported structure fire on Minto‑Normandy Townline in the Township of Minto.

Emergency responders located a 75‑year‑old individual inside the residence. The person was transported to hospital where they were later pronounced deceased.

Fire crews successfully contained and extinguished the fire. The Office of the Fire Marshal, the Office of the Chief Coroner, and the Ontario Forensic Pathology Service are continuing the investigation into the cause of the fire and the circumstances surrounding the death.

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Area OPP Huron Huron East Police Press Releases

Three Suspects & $7,500 Gone — OPP Delay Raises Questions

(HURON EAST, ON) – The Huron Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating a recent theft from a jewelry store in the Town of Seaforth, Municipality of Huron East.

On February 07, 2026, three women entered a jewelry store on Main Street South in Seaforth. The three culprits worked as a team and utilized distraction techniques with staff to successfully steal three rings, worth over $7,500.

The suspects are described as follows (see photos):

Suspect #1 – Female, heavy set, wearing a grey coat and a leopard print scarf, approximately 45 years-of-age,

Suspect #2 – Female, heavy set, wearing a white coat, grey toque and medical mask, approximate age 25 to 35 years-of-age,

Suspect #3 – Female, heavy set, black coat with red toque, approximately 65 years-of-age.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is encouraged to contact the Huron OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or (519) 482-1677. 

Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or submit a secure web tip at www.P3tips.com where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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Area OPP ASHFIELD COLBORNE WAWANOSH Huron OPP Police Press Releases

Huron OPP Seeking Witnesses 40 Days After The Fact

(ASHFIELD-COLBORNE-WAWANOSH TWP, ON) – The Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Crime Unit is investigating an incident that occurred in the Township of ACW on January 18, 2026. 

Huron County OPP investigators are seeking the public’s assistance regarding an incident involving a black pickup truck which was reportedly disabled or broken down on the side of the road in the area of Zion Road and Bluewater Highway, in ACW Twp.

Police are seeking the public’s assistance to identify the vehicle and two individuals that were with the pickup truck. If you have any video surveillance available or dash-cam footage in the area of the incident on the date noted above, please contact the OPP. Incident # RM26020715 refers.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is encouraged to contact the Huron OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or (519) 482-1677. 

Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or submit a secure web tip at www.P3tips.com where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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Area OPP Huron East North Huron OPP Police Press Releases

84 Year Old From North Huron Deceased Following Collision

(HURON EAST, ON) – A two-vehicle collision in the Municipality of Huron East has claimed the life of a North Huron resident. 

Just before 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, members of the Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Huron County Paramedic Services, and Huron East Fire Department responded to a collision on North Line just north of Hydro Line Road in Huron East.

Upon arrival, emergency services located the involved vehicles, a pickup truck and a passenger car, both heavily damaged. The lone driver of the pickup truck was treated for minor injuries. The elderly sedan driver was seriously injured and transported by ambulance to a London Hospital. A passenger in the sedan was treated for minor injuries.

On February 20, 2026, the driver of the involved sedan died because of their injuries sustained in the collision.

The deceased is an 84-year-old resident of North Huron. 

The cause of the collision is being investigated. Members from the West Region OPP Traffic Incident Management & Enforcement (TIME) Team were at the scene to assist with the collision investigation. North Line was closed for a period to allow officers to safely investigate the collision.

Any person with information regarding this collision should contact Huron County OPP at 1-888-310-1122. 

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Area OPP Kincardine London OPP Police Press Releases

Drug Bust – Mackenzie MORPHEW-SMITH

(LONDON, ON) – An individual is charged following multiple executed search warrants in London.

On February 18, 2026, members from the Lambton County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), West Region Intelligence Unit, Elgin-Middlesex CSCU, with the assistance of the West Region OPP Tactics and Rescue Unit (TRU), OPP Emergency Response Team (ERT), and West Region OPP Canine Unit executed a search warrant at three addresses on Speight Crescent, Commissioners Road, and Scanlan Road.

The search warrants were obtained as part of an ongoing drug investigation that began in September 2025.

As a result of the searches, police seized a quantity of suspected cocaine, oxycodone, Canadian currency, and other offence-related items. The combined estimated value of the items seized is approximately $41,900.

As a result of the investigation, Mackenzie MORPHEW-SMITH, a 29-year-old of London, has been arrested and charged under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act with the following offences:

·      Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – Cocaine

·      Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – Opioid

The accused was held for a bail hearing and was subsequently remanded into custody. They are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in the City of London on February 24, 2026.

In addition, a 28-year-old individual of Kincardine, was arrested on an outstanding warrant and turned over to London Police Service.

If you have any information that can help investigators, please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or leave an anonymous online message at www.ontariocrimestoppers.ca where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000.

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Area OPP Centre Of Wellington Fergus OPP Police Press Releases

Cory MAXWELL – Drunk Driving

(TOWNSHIP OF CENTRE WELLINGTON, ON) – An impaired driver has been removed from the road after going through a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (R.I.D.E) spot check.

On February 23, 2026, at approximately 3:15 P.M., members of the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting a RIDE spot check to examine the sobriety of drivers on St. David Steet North and Sideroad 19 in Fergus. A vehicle entered the checkpoint, where officers detected signs of impairment.

As a result of the investigation, Cory MAXWELL, a 47-year-old from Fergus, has been charged under the Criminal Code with:

  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)

The accused was released from police custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Guelph on April 10, 2026.

A 90-day Administrative Driver’s License Suspension (ADLS) and a seven-day vehicle impoundment was initiated as per statute.

The OPP is committed to safety for all who utilize Ontario’s roadways. If you have an urgent traffic complaint or if you suspect someone is driving while their ability to operate a motor vehicle is impaired by drugs or alcohol, please call 911 immediately.

Should you wish to be anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers Guelph Wellington at www.csgw.tips or toll free at 1-800-222-TIPS or 8477. If your information leads to an arrest, you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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Area OPP Huron Middlesex Centre OPP Police Press Releases

Stanley LAPOINTE – Drunk Driving

(MIDDLESEX CENTRE, ON) – Driver facing Impaired driving charge after single vehicle collision in Middlesex Centre.

On February 16, 2026, at 5:36 p.m., members of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were dispatched to Wonderland Road North in the Municipality of Middlesex Centre, for the report of a single vehicle collision.

There were no injuries reported.

As a result, Stanley LAPOINTE, a 29-year-old of Huron County, has been charged under the Criminal Code and Liquor Licence Control Act with:

·      Operation while impaired – Alcohol

·      Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)

·      Dangerous Operation

·      Driving motor vehicle with liquor readily available

The accused has been released from police custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in London to speak to the charges on March 18, 2026.

The Middlesex OPP wants to remind the public that if you see anything suspicious or suspect an impaired driver you should contact the Ontario Provincial Police or your nearest police authority immediately.

The OPP can be reached anywhere in the Province of Ontario at 1-888-310-1122. 

If you wish to remain anonymous you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) where you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2000.   

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Area OPP GUELPH-ERAMOSA OPP

Ramon CAREY – Theft

(GUELPH-ERAMOSA TOWNSHIP, ON) – An individual is charged following an attempted theft in Guelph-Eramosa.

On February 20, 2026, at approximately 9:30 a.m., members of the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to the report of an attempted theft of personal belongings from a business on Wellington Road 124 in Guelph-Eramosa Township.

As a result of the investigation, Ramon CAREY, a 59-year-old from North York, is charged under the Criminal Code with:

  • Theft under $5,000

The accused was released from police custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Guelph on March 12, 2026.

Wellington County OPP is grateful for the prompt call to police. If you see something suspicious in your neighbourhood, please contact police as soon as possible. Together we can help keep our communities safe.

The OPP can be reached anytime, anywhere in the Province of Ontario at 1-888-310-1122. Or dial 9-1-1.

Should you wish to be anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers Guelph Wellington at www.csgw.tips or toll free at 1-800-222-TIPS or 8477. If your information leads to an arrest, you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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Area OPP Kincardine OPP Police Press Releases

OPP Kill One In Kincardine – SIU Invokes Silence & Mandate

(KINCARDINE, ON) – The province’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU) has invoked its mandate following an incident in the Municipality of Kincardine.

On Saturday, February 21, 2026, at approximately 5:50 p.m., members of the South Bruce Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) attempted to arrest an individual who had been involved in multiple incidents earlier in the day across South Bruce and Huron County.

Officers with the OPP Emergency Response Team and the Canine Unit located the individual at a residence on the Bruce Saugeen Townline in the Municipality of Kincardine. During the interaction, police discharged their firearm. As a result, the individual was pronounced deceased.

As the SIU has invoked its mandate, the OPP will not be able to provide further information. Any inquiries relating to the SIU investigation should be directed to SIU Communications at [email protected].

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Area OPP OPP Police Press Releases South Huron

Roland WHITE – Drunk Driving

(SOUTH HURON, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a South Huron resident with impaired driving offences following a traffic stop in the Town of Exeter, Municipality of South Huron. 

Just after 10:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, Huron County OPP officers conducted a traffic stop on Thames Road West and subsequently arrested the vehicle driver for impaired operation.

The accused provided breath samples before a qualified Intoxilyzer Breath Technician at the Huron County OPP detachment in Clinton. Breath samples provided to police resulted in readings over the legal limit.

Roland WHITE, 52 years-of-age from South Huron has been charged with:

–      Operation while Impaired – Alcohol and Drugs,

–      Operation while Impaired – Over 80.

The vehicle involved was towed and impounded for seven days, and the accused’ driver’s license was suspended for a period of 90 days.

The accused was processed and later released from custody with a court appearance scheduled at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich on February 23, 2026. 

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Area OPP Huron Huron East OPP Police Press Releases

Firearm Located – Jason STEINACKER Arrested

(HURON EAST, ON) – The Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Huron East resident following a report of a recovered firearm in Mississauga. 

Huron OPP received information from Peel Regional Police on January 15, 2026, advising that a handgun registered to an individual in Huron East had been recovered in Mississauga. Investigators located the firearm owner who was subsequently charged with Criminal Code offences on January 15, 2026.

Jason STEINACKER, 52 years-of-age of Huron East has been charged with the following criminal offences:

–      Careless Storage of Firearm, Weapon, Prohibited Device, or Ammunition,

–      Lost Firearm or Weapon – Not Reported.

The accused was processed and later released from custody with a court appearance scheduled at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich on March 16, 2026.

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Area OPP Huron East OPP Police Press Releases South Huron

Benjamin VANGERWEN – Drunk Driving

(HURON EAST, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a South Huron resident with an impaired driving offence following a traffic stop in the Municipality of Huron East on January 18, 2026. 

Just after 6:30 p.m., on Sunday, January 18, 2026, Huron County OPP officers were conducting Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (R.I.D.E.) checks on Brussels Line, in the Village of Walton. Officers spoke to a vehicle driver who was subsequently arrested for impaired operation. The accused was transported to the Huron OPP detachment in Clinton where they provided breath samples before a qualified Intoxilyzer Breath Technician. Breath samples were provided to police which resulted in readings over the legal limit.

Benjamin VANGERWEN, 29-years-of-age from South Huron has been charged with:

–      Operation while Impaired – Over 80.

The vehicle involved was towed and impounded for seven days, and the accused’ driver’s license was suspended for a period of 90 days.

The accused was processed and later released from custody with a court appearance scheduled at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich on March 02, 2026.