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Area OPP Huron OPP Police Press Releases

Huron Pervert Alert: Nicholas GILL, Luring Children, Sexual Assault, Etc.

(HURON COUNTY, ON) – An individual from Huron County is facing charges in connection with an ongoing sexual assault investigation. 

In July 2025, The Crime Unit of the Huron County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) commenced an investigation into a reported sexual assault that resulted in an arrest and sexual assault charge.

Further investigation identified additional victims dating back to 2022.

Following a months-long investigation, on September 18, 2025, Nicholas GILL, 30 years old of Huron County, was arrested and charged with the following additional Criminal Code offences:

–      Sexual assault – three counts

–      Sexual exploitation

–      Assault

–      Luring a person under 16 years of age by means of telecommunication

–      Makes, prints, publishes or possess for the purpose of publication any child pornography,

–      Communicate with anyone for the purpose of obtaining sexual services.

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice at a later date. 

The accused is known to have travelled out of province as a long-haul trucker, particularly to Manitoba and Alberta.

Investigators are urging anyone who may have been impacted, experienced similar circumstances or has information about the accused’ activities that could assist the investigation to contact police.

The victims in this investigation have been referred to dedicated victim services to ensure they receive continued support. At every step, the OPP aims to treat victims with dignity and respect, reduce harm, and maintain clear, supportive communication to help minimize further trauma during investigations.

The investigation remains ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Huron County OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or ontariocrimestoppers.ca

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Area OPP Central Huron Perth East

Clinton JOHNSON Arrested After Tractor Incident – Police Seek Dashcam Footage

(PERTH EAST, ON) – One person has been charged following a collision involving a commercial motor vehicle (CMV) and farm tractor in the Township of Perth East.

On November 20, 2025 shortly after 8:00 p.m. the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a traffic complaint involving a CMV. While searching for the vehicle police came across a motor vehicle collision on Perth Line 26 near Perth Road 110 where the CMV had collided with a farm tractor.

No one was injured as a result of the collision.

The driver of the CMV, 54-year-old Clinton JOHNSON of Central Huron was arrested and charged with the following Criminal Code offences:

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

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Stratford on January 5, 2026. The accused is also facing a 90-day drivers licence suspension and a 7-day motor vehicle impoundment.

If you suspect someone is driving while impaired, please call 9-1-1. Your call could save a life.

The Perth County OPP is requesting anyone who may have witnessed this vehicle or the collision or has dashcam footage 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 Brampton OPP Police Press Releases

Frances BROWN – Criminal Breach Of Trust

(CALEDON, ON) – Officers from the Caledon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have laid numerous charges following a fraud investigation.

On November 13, 2025, Caledon OPP received a report of a fraud involving a local minor hockey organization in the Town of Caledon. Police entered into an investigation which revealed donation funds intended for the organization were misappropriated.

As a result of the investigation, Frances BROWN, 45, of Brampton, was charged with:

  • Mischief
  • Fraud over $5000
  • Criminal breach of trust

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Orangeville on December 18, 2025, to answer to the charges.

The OPP urges individuals and businesses to remain vigilant to instances of fraud. If you suspect fraudulent activity or have been a victim of fraud, report it immediately to your local police and the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre at 1-888-495-8501, or online at https://reportcyberandfraud.canada.ca.

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Area OPP Centre Of Wellington Police Press Releases

Yusuf LIBAN Arrested After Erratic Behaviour

(CENTRE WELLINGTON TOWNSHIP, ON) – A Kitchener driver is arrested following a traffic stop for erratic driving behaviour.

On November 22, 2025, at approximately 11:30 p.m., members of the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop after observing erratic driving behavior on Jones Baseline outside of Fergus. Police located a quantity of drugs within the vehicle. 

As a result of the investigation, Yusuf LIBAN, a 30-year-old from Kitchener, is charged under the Criminal Code with:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
  • Possession of a schedule I substance – opioid (other than heroin)

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on January 2, 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 London Police Press Releases

Laith HAJOU Was Arrested

(LONDON, ON) – Driver facing refusal charge after traffic stop.

On November 24, 2025, at 12:41 a.m., a member of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) while travelling through the City of London on Sunningdale Road East, observed a suspicious vehicle, at which time a traffic stop was initiated.

The driver was placed under arrest and transported to the Middlesex OPP detachment.

As a result, Laith HAJOU, a 22-year-old of London, has been charged under the Criminal Code with:

  • Failure or refusal to comply with demand

The accused was released from police custody and is scheduled to attend the Ontario Court of Justice in London on December 18, 2025, to speak to the charges.

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 OPP Police Press Releases South Bruce Peninsula

Romaine DIXON Was Arrested Again #3Strikes

(SOUTH BRUCE PENINSULA, ON) – A Belleville resident was stopped for speeding on Highway 6 in South Bruce Peninsula and is now being held for a bail hearing after police determined they were in breach of a release order condition.

On Monday November 24, 2025, members of the Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting speed enforcement on Highway 6 between Howdenvale Road and Mar Sideroad in the Municipality of South Bruce Peninsula.

At approximately 7:24 p.m., police observed a vehicle travelling southbound at a speed of 125 km/h in a posted 80 km/h zone. A traffic stop was conducted.

Further investigation revealed that the individual was currently bound by a release order issued by another police service. Police determined that the individual were in breach of one of the conditions of that release order.

Romaine DIXON, 38-years-old, of Bellville Ontario was charged with the following Highway Traffic Act (HTA), and Criminal Code Offences (CC):

  • Speeding – 1-49 km/h over the posted limit HTA
  • Failure to Comply with Release Order (other than to attend court) CC

The accused was held for a bail hearing today, November 25, 2025, in the Ontario Court of Justice in Owen Sound.

The Grey Bruce OPP reminds motorists to obey posted speed limits and comply with all court-imposed release conditions.

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Area OPP Huron OPP Police Press Releases Wingham

OPP Issues Warning as Dog Attacks Rise Across Multiple Towns – Always Carry Bear/Coyote Spray

(HURON COUNTY, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is reminding the public, specifically dog owners about their responsibilities when it comes to their canine companions.

Police have responded to several reports of aggressive dogs in the Town of Goderich, Municipality of Bluewater, Municipality of Central Huron, and the Municipality of South Huron in recent months. In some cases, pedestrians were attacked, dogs have been injured and killed, and OPP officers have also been injured while attending calls for service.

Legislation that captures the legal requirements and laws pertaining to dog ownership can be found in the Dog Owner Liability Act (DOLA). For more serious offences, the Criminal Code of Canada may apply.

Municipalities have outlined legal requirements for animal owners in their respective by-laws, which can be found by visiting municipality websites.

If you encounter an aggressive animal, or witness a situation that may endanger the public, please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 to report it.

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Area OPP Huron OPP Police Press Releases

Nearly $1 Million In Fraud Reported In Last Couple Months In Huron #Enough?

(HURON COUNTY, ON) – The Huron Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating a recent number of frauds in Huron County. Total loss from these recently reported frauds exceeds $943,000 in Canadian funds.

From August 30th to October 31st, 2025, Huron OPP received nine reports of significant fraud all over Huron County. In eight of these cases, victims believed that their money was being invested in the stock market and in cryptocurrency. One victim fell for a romance-type scam.

–      August 30th – $130,000 lost – 55-yr-old Central Huron resident,

–      August 31st – $52,000 lost – 67-yr-old Bluewater resident,

–      September 9th – $88,500 lost – 68-yr-old Bluewater resident,

–      September 20th – $401,000 lost – 76-yr-old South Huron resident,

–      September 22nd – $74,000 lost – 69-yr-old South Huron resident,

–      September 22nd – $72,600 lost – 85-yr-old North Huron resident,

–      October 1st – $10,000 lost – 64-yr-old North Huron resident,

–      October 30th – $80,000 lost – 80-yr-old Central Huron resident (Romance Scam),

–      October 31st – $35,000 lost – 70-yr-old Central Huron resident.

In the first nine months of 2025, nationwide, there have been over 23,000 fraud victims that have reported their losses to the Canadian Anti Fraud Centre. These losses total over $544 million.

In 2024, according to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CAFC), fraud reports totalled a staggering $647 million in Canadian victim losses.

NOTE: It is estimated that only 5-10% of victims report scams and frauds to the CAFC or law enforcement.

How to protect yourself?

  • Don’t give out your personal information (name, address, DOB, SIN, banking credentials).
  • Don’t accept friend requests from people you do not know.
  • Don’t invest your money in platforms provided by people you don’t know.
  • Be careful who you share images with. Suspects will often use explicit pictures to extort victims into sending more money.
  • Protect your online accounts.
  • Get more than one quote for home repair work and never feel pressured.
  • Never send money to someone you haven’t met.
  • Don’t respond to text messages from phone numbers you do not recognize.
  • Learn more tips and tricks for protecting yourself.

If you fall victim to a fraud or know someone who has, contact your local police service to report the crime and report it to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CAFC) at 1-888-495-8501 or online on the Fraud Reporting System (FRS), or antifraudcentre.ca even if a financial loss did not occur.

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Area OPP Central Huron OPP Police Press Releases

Police Use Local School As Training Ground #FilmThePolice #FTP

(CENTRAL HURON, ON) – Members of the Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), West Region OPP Tactics and Rescue Unit (TRU), West Region OPP Emergency Response Team (ERT), and West Region OPP In-Service Training (IST) are partnering with the Huron-Perth Catholic District School Board (HPCDSB) on November 21st to conduct emergency response training at St. Annes Catholic Secondary School in Clinton.

The school will be closed to students as they have a P.A. Day on November 21st.

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, November 21st.

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 OPP Police Press Releases Wingham

Criminal Activity Shuts Down Wingham Bridge #PurgeCouncil

(NORTH HURON, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating damage to the Wingham trail walking bridge that has resulted in its closure until repairs can be made.   

On Tuesday, November 18, 2025, police were contacted to investigate damage to the bridge located West of Josephine Street in the Town of Wingham.

Police surveyed the damage to the bridge which included sections of railing that had been broken and cut, making them unsafe for the public.

Evidence at the scene suggests the culprit(s) used power tools to attempt to remove sections of railing. An adult male was observed by a member of the public shaking the railing and was last seen wearing a black jacket with a reflective stripe.

If you witness a crime or have information that can assist police, please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122, or call 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), or leave a secure web tip at P3tips.com.

EDITOR’S NOTE: Property Standards By-law inspection reports for the bridge should be availabe at Wingham Town Hall.

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Area OPP ASHFIELD COLBORNE WAWANOSH Huron-Kinloss OPP Police Press Releases

Tyler DENHAM Arrested In A-C-W For Drunk Driving

(ASHFIELD-COLBORNE-WAWANOSH TWP, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Huron-Kinloss Township resident with impaired driving offences following a traffic stop on October 29, 2025, in Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh Township. 

Just after 11:30 p.m. on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, Huron County OPP officers conducted a traffic stop for a vehicle on Bluewater Highway in ACW Twp. The driver was subsequently arrested 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.

Tyler DENHAM, 39 years-of-age from Huron-Kinloss Twp. has been charged with:

–      Impaired Operation – Alcohol and Drug,

–      Impaired Operation – Over 80.

The accused was additionally charged with two offences found in the Highway Traffic Act (HTA).

The involved vehicle 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 November 24, 2025. 

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Area OPP Goderich OPP Police Press Releases

Goderich Church Property Damaged -Stephanie ELLIOTT Arrested Again #3Strikes

(GODERICH, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged an individual following an incident that took place in the Town of Goderich on October 27, 2025.   

On Monday, October 27, 2025, police were contacted to investigate damage to church property located on Victoria Street North in Goderich.

Police attended the scene and arrested the person responsible, and they were charged as follows:

Stephanie ELLIOTT, 46 years-of-age of no fixed address has been charged with:

–      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 appearance scheduled at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich on November 24th, 2025.

If you witness a crime or have information that can assist police, please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122, or call 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), or leave a secure web tip at P3tips.com.

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5 More Impaired Drivers – MCINTOSH, CAMIRAND, COFFEY, RIDDELL & KACHUROWSKI

(WELLINGTON COUNTY, ON) – Five impaired drivers have been taken off Wellington County roadways since November 13, 2025.

Over the weekend, officers from the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) carried out proactive traffic enforcement, attended several collisions and responded to a traffic complaint. These efforts led to five drivers being charged with impaired driving.

With the holiday season quickly approaching, the Wellington County OPP is reminding drivers of the importance of finding a safe and sober ride home.

On November 13, 2025, at approximately 9:15 p.m., thanks to a call from a concerned member of the public, members of the Wellington OPP responded to the report of a suspected impaired driver. The driver was found travelling at a high rate of speed on Wellington Road 109 in Arthur.

Tyler MCINTOSH, a 33-year-old of Dundalk, is charged under the Criminal Code and the Highway Traffic Act with:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
  • Drive motor vehicle – perform stunt – excessive speed
  • Speeding 50+ km/h over posted limit

The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice – Guelph on November 28, 2025. 

On November 15, 2025, at approximately 3:45 p.m., a member of the Wellington County OPP Traffic Management Unit was performing a proactive traffic enforcement initiative and conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle showing signs of impairment on St. David Street North in Fergus.

Damien CAMIRAND, a 43-year-old from Fergus, is charged under the Criminal Code with:

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

The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice – Guelph on November 25, 2025.

On November 15, 2025, at approximately 11:30 p.m., members of the Wellington County OPP responded to the report of a single-vehicle collision with a hydro pole on Victoria Road South in Puslinch Township.

Neil COFFEY, a 39-year-old from Rockwood, is charged under the Criminal Code and the Highway Traffic Act with:

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

The driver sustained minor injuries.

The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice – Guelph on November 25, 2025.

On November 16, 2025, at approximately 1:00 a.m., members of the Wellington OPP responded to a report of a single-vehicle collision into a house on William Street in Clifford.

Ian RIDDELL, a 21-year-old from Clifford, is charged under the Criminal Code and the Highway Traffic Act with:

  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
  • Dangerous operation
  • Fail to report accident
  • Fail to remain

There were no reported injuries.

The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice – Guelph on November 28, 2025.

Lastly, on November 16, 2025, at approximately 4:15 a.m., the Wellington OPP responded to the report of a single-vehicle collision into a ditch on Highway 7 in the Guelph-Eramosa Township.

Nathan KACHUROWSKI, a 29-year-old from Guelph, is charged under the Criminal Code, with:

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

A passenger sustained minor injuries and was transported to s local hospital.

The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice – Guelph on November 25, 2025.

Any driver charged with impaired driving receives a 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (ADLS) and a 45-day vehicle impoundment was initiated as per statute.

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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Shot Fired During Home Invasion – Details Released #StandYourGround

(PUSLINCH TWP, ON) – An early morning home invasion in Puslinch Township has sent one person to hospital with a gunshot wound. 

Just after 4:40 a.m. on Sunday, November 16, 2025, members of the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and Guelph-Wellington Paramedic Services responded to a report of a home invasion in Morriston, Puslinch Twp.

Upon arrival, emergency services located one individual who had sustained injuries from a firearm. The victim was transported to a local hospital.

Police believe the suspects fled in a nearby vehicle.

The details surrounding the incident are being investigated, and more information will be provided as the investigation progresses. This incident is believed to be an isolated incident and there is no threat to public safety.

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

If you have any home video surveillance or dash-camera footage that may assist police, please contact the OPP.

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Area OPP Kincardine OPP Police Press Releases

Joseph GOLDEN – Drunk Driving

(KINCARDINE, ON) – On October 13, 2025, at approximately 7:34 p.m., a member of the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) was conducting speed enforcement along Bruce Road 15 in the Municipality of Kincardine and stopped a vehicle for stunt driving.

While interacting with the driver, a roadside screening device was administered, registering a fail. The driver was taken into custody and transported to the Saugeen Shores Police Service for further testing.

Joseph GOLDEN, 48-years-old, resident of Tavistock, was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – B.A.C. 80+, CC 320.14(1)(b)
  • Drive motor vehicle – perform stunt, HTA 172(1)

The accused is set to appear at the Walkerton Ontario Court of Justice on January 14, 2026, to answer to the charges.

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 $2000.