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Area OPP North Middlesex OPP Police Press Releases

15 Year Old Dead – Cornelis VERHEYEN Arrested

(NORTH MIDDLESEX, ON) – Members of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Crime Unit have charged an individual as a result of a farming accident that claimed a life in North Middlesex.

On September 20, 2025, at 4:03 p.m., members of the Middlesex County OPP, Lambton County EMS and local fire were dispatched to a farm on Parkhill Drive in the Municipality of North Middlesex for the report of a farming accident.

Investigation revealed an individual was located unconscious in a well on the property and was subsequently transported to hospital.

The individual, a 15-year-old of Arkona, was later pronounced deceased at hospital. 

Members of the Middlesex County OPP along with the Ministry of Labour and Office of the Coroner were called in to assist with the investigation.

As a result, Cornelis VERHEYEN, a 58-year-old of North Middlesex, has been charged under the Criminal Code with:

  • Causing Death by Criminal Negligence

The accused has been released from police custody and is scheduled to attend the Ontario Court of Justice on December 18, 2025.

The OPP can be reached anytime, anywhere in the Province of Ontario at 9-1-1 or our non-emergent line at 1-888-310-1122. 

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

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Area OPP OPP Police Press Releases

Kaylee ZANTINGH – Impaired Driving

(HALDIMAND COUNTY) – Impaired charge laid after police locate an individual in the driver’s seat who appeared to be sleeping.

On October 6, 2025, at approximately 2:25 p.m., while members of the Haldimand detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were on foot patrol, they located the vehicle occupied by only the driver on Tamarac Street, Dunnville.

Upon speaking with the driver, it became apparent that they had consumed an intoxicating substance and testing was administered.

 Kaylee ZANTINGH, 31-years-old of Dunnville has been charged with the following:

  •  Operation while Impaired – Alcohol and Drugs

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Cayuga on November 18, 2025.

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Area OPP Central Huron Clinton OPP Police Press Releases

ALERT: Clinton To Be Used As Training Ground #Already51st

(CENTRAL HURON, ON) – Members of the Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), West Region OPP Tactics and Rescue Unit (TRU), and West Region OPP Emergency Response Team (ERT), are partnering with the Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB) and Huron-Perth Catholic District School Board (HPCDSB) on October 10th to conduct emergency response training at the Central Huron Secondary School and St. Annes Catholic Secondary School in Clinton.

The schools will be closed to students as they have a P.A. Day on October 10th.

Emergency responders will be conducting training exercises pertaining to scenarios involving high risk situations including active attackers. Training is planned to commence at 09:00 a.m. and will continue until approximately 3:30 p.m. on Friday, October 10th.

Members of the public will notice several emergency response vehicles and personnel in and around the school properties and need not be alarmed.

“Integrated response training plays a crucial role in public and officer safety. Police-school collaboration enhances our emergency preparedness and supports community safety and wellbeing “, stated Inspector Laura Lee Brown, Huron OPP Detachment Commander.

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Area OPP Howick Huron OPP Police Press Releases

Howick Teen Among Those Arrested, Stolen Vehicle Recovered – DUNN & GILLEY #3Strikes #TeenageDirtbags

(TILLSONBURG ON) – Three accused are facing multiple charges after a call for service for a suspicious vehicle resulted in the recovery of a stolen vehicle.

On October 5, 2025, at approximately 7:30 a.m., members of the Oxford County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Detachment were dispatched to a report of a suspicious vehicle on Simcoe Street, in the Town of Tillsonburg.

Upon locating the vehicle, officers attempted a traffic stop. The vehicle failed to stop and fled at a high rate of speed. Police later located the occupants and vehicle on Plank Line, in the Township of South-West Oxford.

Investigation revealed that the vehicle was found to be stolen.

A 17-year-old youth has been charged with:  

·      Flight from Peace Officer

·      Dangerous Operation

·      Possession Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000 – In Canada.

Additionally, Chloe Dunn, 18-years-old from St Catharine’s, and Benjamin Gilley, 19-years-old from Howick Township, have both been charged with Possession Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000 – In Canada.

All three accused have been released from custody and will appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Woodstock on a later date.

The youth’s identity is protected under the Youth Criminal Justice Act (YCJA).

If you have any information that may be helpful, please call the Oxford OPP at 1-888-310-1122. If you wish to remain anonymous, you can call 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 Mildmay OPP Police Press Releases Wellington North

Fatal Collision Near Mount Forest Claims Life Of Mildmay Resident

(WELLINGTON NORTH, ON) – Members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Wellington County Detachment are investigating a fatal single-vehicle collision involving a motorcycle.    

On Monday, October 6, 2025, at approximately 5:15 p.m., officers were dispatched to a report of an ejected motorcyclist on Sideroad 3 West, south of Mount Forest. A 68-year-old male from Mildmay was pronounced deceased at the scene.

Sideroad 3 West was closed between Sally Street and Concession 11 for several hours, while members of the OPP Technical Collision Investigation team and a Reconstructionist conducted an on-scene investigation. The roadway has since re-opened.

The investigation remains ongoing. Anyone who may have witnessed the collision or has dashcam footage from the area at the time of the incident is asked to contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. To remain anonymous, tips can be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at ontariocrimestoppers.ca.

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Area OPP Centre Of Wellington Clinton OPP Police Press Releases

Clinton Resident Arrested In Fergus – Details Released

(CENTRE WELLINGTON TOWNSHIP, ON) – The Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged one person with impaired driving following a proactive traffic stop.

On October 5, 2025, shortly after 12:00 a.m., a member of the Wellington OPP, was conducting proactive patrol near local bars within Fergus and located a suspected impaired individual getting into their vehicle, which prompted a traffic stop.

As a result of the investigation, a 61-year-old from Clinton, has been charged under the Criminal Code with:

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

The accused has been released from police custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice – Guelph at a later date.

The identity of the accused will not be disclosed out of concern for their wellbeing.

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. If you have a non-emergency traffic complaint, you may also call 1-888-310-1122.

Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS). You may be eligible for a reward from Crime Stoppers of up to $2,000.

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Area OPP OPP Police Press Releases Wingham

16 Year Old From Huron-Kinloss Arrested After Incident At F.E. Madill High School

(NORTH HURON TWP, ON) – The Huron Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating an incident that took place on Monday, October 06, 2025.   

On October 06, 2025, just before 9:00 a.m., police were contacted to investigate a threat made by a high school student toward another student.

A “hold and secure” of F.E. Madill Secondary School in Wingham was activated by school officials while staff and police searched the school property for the suspect.

Investigators were able to locate the suspect who was arrested shortly after.

As a result of the investigation, a 16-year-old young person from Huron-Kinloss Township has been charged with:

–      Assault with a Weapon.

The identity of the accused is protected under the Youth Criminal Justice Act.

The accused was processed and later released from custody with a court appearance scheduled at the Ontario Youth Court of Justice – Goderich on December 04, 2025.

Any person with information regarding this incident or any other incident is asked to contact 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 web tip at “P3tips.com” where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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Area OPP Listowel North Perth OPP Police Press Releases

Listowel Theft – Do You Know This Suspect

(NORTH PERTH, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are requesting the public’s assistance with identifying one person of interest in connection with a theft that occurred in the Municipality of North Perth.

On October 3, 2025 the Perth County OPP launched an investigation into a theft that occurred overnight between October 2nd and 3rd in the area of Inkerman St W, Listowel.

The person of interest is described as:

  • Male
  • Heavy set build
  • Dark hair
  • Black backpack
  • Boston Bruins sweater

The Perth County OPP is requesting anyone who may have information related to this investigation or has video surveillance in the area to call 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or ontariocrimestoppers.ca where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000.

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Area OPP Grey Bruce OPP Police Press Releases

Charges Laid in Multi-Jurisdictional Theft Spree Across Southwestern Ontario

(GREY BRUCE, ON) – Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have laid multiple charges against a London resident following a multi-jurisdictional investigation into a series of thefts involving boats, seadoos, and trailers across southwestern Ontario.

One of the incidents now resolved as part of this investigation occurred on July 20, 2025, when two watercrafts were stolen from a commercial property in the Township of Georgian Bluffs. Between approximately 6:17 p.m. and 6:24 p.m., a silver SUV and a white pickup truck were observed entering the back lot of a property near Highway 6-21, gaining access through an adjacent lot. The SUV departed with a green 2022 Seadoo GTI personal watercraft, while the pickup truck left with a Zodiac centre console inflatable boat.

Another related occurrence took place on August 1, 2025, when Grey Bruce OPP received a report of a stolen trailer from a property located at a property on Highway 10 in the Municipality of Grey Highlands. The theft is believed to have occurred between the evening of July 31 and the morning of August 1. The trailer contained food and catering equipment.

A third incident occurred on July 24, 2025, near Grey Road 12 in Meaford. At approximately 2:11 p.m., a white Buick Enclave and a blue Ford F250 entered a property and removed a 20-foot Smoker Craft Phantom boat equipped with a 175hp Suzuki outboard motor. The boat was stored on a steel tandem trailer at the time of the theft. This occurrence was also linked to the accused during the investigation.

On October 1, 2025, members of the Grey Bruce and Middlesex Community Street Crime Units executed a search warrant at a residence on Sevilla Park Place in London, where an individual was taken into custody.

Michael LINA, 44-years-old, of London, Ontario, has been charged with the following 14 Criminal Code offences:

  1. Break and Enter (Perth County)
  2. Theft of Motor Vehicle (Perth County)
  3. Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5000 (Perth County)
  4. Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5000 (Chatham-Kent)
  5. Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5000 (Chatham-Kent)
  6. Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5000 (Chatham-Kent)
  7. Theft of Motor Vehicle (Grey Bruce)
  8. Theft of Motor Vehicle (Grey Bruce)
  9. Theft of Motor Vehicle (Grey Bruce)
  10. Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5000 (Grey Bruce)
  11. Theft Over $5000 (Perth County)
  12. Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5000 (Grey Bruce)
  13. Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5000 (London Police Service)
  14. Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5000 (London Police Service)

The accused was held for a bail hearing in the Ontario Court of Justice in Owen Sound. Their next scheduled bail hearing is set for October 6, 2025.

The Grey Bruce OPP continues to encourage anyone with information related to these or similar incidents to come forward. Tips can be provided by calling 1-888-310-1122 or anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at www.ontariocrimestoppers.ca.

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Area OPP Huron OPP Police Press Releases Wingham

F.E. Madill Hold & Secure -One Arrested


(NORTH HURON TWP, ON) – The Huron Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating an incident that took place on Monday, October 06, 2025.   

On October 06, 2025, just before 9:00 a.m., police were contacted to investigate a threat made by a high school student toward another student.

A “hold and secure” of F.E. Madill Secondary School in Wingham was activated by school officials while staff and police searched the property for the suspect.

Investigators were able to locate the suspect who was arrested shortly after.

The “hold and secure” has since been lifted, and there is no threat to public safety.

Any person with information regarding this incident or any other incident is asked to contact 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 web tip at “P3tips.com” where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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Area OPP Dryden OPP Police Press Releases

Pamela Wetelainen Was Arrested

On October 3, 2025, at approximately 7:30 pm, members of the Dryden Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a single motor vehicle collision on Highway 17 East near Dinorwic, in Southworth Township.

As a result of the investigation, the driver was arrested for impaired operation by drug. Pamela Wetelainen, 61, of Wabigoon First Nation, has been charged with:

  • Operation while impaired

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear in court at a later date.

The OPP reminds all motorists that driving while impaired by drugs or alcohol is a serious offence that poses significant risks to everyone on the road. Impairment slows reaction time, affects judgment, and increases the likelihood of collisions. If you suspect someone is driving impaired, call 9-1-1.

Drive sober. Arrive alive.

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Area OPP Huron East OPP Police Press Releases

Huron East: $40K in Fentanyl, Meth Seized — 41-Year-Old Charged

(HURON EAST, ON) – An investigation conducted by officers from the Huron-Perth Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Community Street Crimes Unit (CSCU) resulted in the seizure of illegal drugs, weapons, and offence-related property. Criminal charges have been laid against a Huron County resident.

An investigation initiated in September 2025 by members of the Huron-Perth CSCU led investigators to an address in the Municipality of Huron East. OPP officers from the Huron-Perth CSCU, West Region OPP Emergency Response Team (ERT), and members from the Huron OPP detachment assisted with the investigation.

On Tuesday, September 30th, 2025, three search warrants were executed in Huron East, which resulted in the seizure of illegal drugs, guns, cash, and offence-related property.

A quantity of suspected fentanyl and methamphetamine was seized. The total value of the illegal drugs seized is over $40,000.

Additional offence-related property including, a weigh scale, packaging, cellular phone, shotgun with ammunition, and imitation firearms seized by police totaled $2,600. Seized Canadian currency totaled $1,195.

Aaron CHEYNE, 41 years-of-age from Huron East has been charged with:

  • Possession of Schedule I Substance – Fentanyl,
  • Possession of Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – Methamphetamine,
  • Unauthorized Possession of Firearm – Shotgun,
  • Unauthorized Possession of Prohibited/Altered Firearm with Ammunition,
  • Careless Storage of Firearm.

The accused was processed, held for a bail hearing, and later remanded into custody with a court date scheduled at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.

Any person with information regarding this investigation is asked to contact 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 web tip at “P3tips.com” where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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Area OPP Bluewater Huron Huron East

Huron East Resident Facing Impaired Operation Charge

(BLUEWATER, ON) – On Friday, September 26th, 2025, members of the Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of possible impaired driver at an address on Oxford Street West in the Village of Hensall, Municipality of Bluewater.

Police attended and located an individual showing signs of impairment behind the wheel of a motor vehicle. The suspect was arrested for impaired operation and transported to the Tillsonburg OPP detachment to conduct tests before an OPP Drug Recognition Expert (DRE).  

The accused was charged under the Criminal Code with the following offence:

Nickolas ELLIOTT, 34 years-of-age from Huron East has been charged with:

–      Operation while Impaired – blood drug concentration.

The accused was processed and later released from custody with a court date scheduled at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich on October 27, 2025.

The OPP can be reached anytime, anywhere in the Province of Ontario at 1-888-310-1122, or 911 in an emergency.

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

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Area OPP Mapleton OPP Police Press Releases

Double Fatal Crash Near Drayton — Tractor Driver Survives with Minor Injuries

(MAPLETON, ON) – Members of the Wellington Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are investigating a two-vehicle collision that has resulted in a fatality.   

On Friday, October 2, 2025, at approximately 9:30 p.m., Wellington OPP, local fire services, and Emergency Medical Services responded to a report of a collision involving a farm tractor and a pick-up truck on Eighth Line in Mapleton.  

Both the occupants of the pick-up truck, a 32-year-old male and a 39-year-old female from Drayton were pronounced deceased on scene and the driver of the farm tractor was transported to hospital with minor injuries. 

Eighth Line remains closed between Sideroad 19 and Sideroad 17 as the investigation remains ongoing with assistance from Traffic Incident Management Enforcement, Technical Collision Investigation and Reconstruction teams.  

OPP thanks the public for their patience and cooperation. 

Anyone with information or video footage of the incident is asked to contact the Wellington OPP at 1-888-310-1122, or report anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at ontariocrimestoppers.ca. 

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Area OPP Bluewater Huron East OPP Police Press Releases

Hensall Assault Leads to Charges: 34-Year-Old Faces Probation Breach & Mischief

(BLUEWATER, ON) – On Saturday, September 27th, 2025, members of the Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of an assault at an address on Oxford Street West in the Village of Hensall, Municipality of Bluewater.

As a result of the investigation, OPP learned that the involved suspect had allegedly committed an assault on another individual.

The suspect was arrested and charged under the Criminal Code with the following offences:

Nickolas ELLIOTT, 34 years-of-age from Huron East has been charged with:

–      Assault with a Weapon,

–      Mischief Under $5,000,

–      Fail to Comply with Probation.

The accused was processed, held for a bail hearing, and later released from custody with a court date scheduled at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich on October 27, 2025.

The OPP can be reached anytime, anywhere in the Province of Ontario at 1-888-310-1122, or 911 in an emergency.

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