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Area OPP OPP Police Press Releases South Huron West Perth

RICHARDSON Arrested Again

(WEST PERTH, ON) – One person has been charged with multiple offences after failing to stop for police while driving impaired in the Municipality of West Perth.

On January 5, 2026 shortly after 5:00 p.m. the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were on an unrelated traffic stop when they observed a passing motor vehicle strike a snowbank on Perth Line 34 west of the Town of Mitchell. The vehicle continued travelling in a manner that was dangerous to other drivers before it left the roadway colliding with a snowbank.

The driver, 20-year-old Cory Richardson of South Huron was charged with the following Criminal Code offences:

  • Operation While Impaired
  • Operation While Impaired – Blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
  • Dangerous Operation
  • Flight from Peace Officer
  • Resist Peace Officer
  • Fail to Comply with Probation Order

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Stratford on January 26, 2026. The accused is also facing a 90-day drivers licence suspension, 7-day motor vehicle impoundment as well as tow and impound fees.

The Perth County OPP is committed to reducing impaired driving everywhere. If you drive while under the influence of alcohol or drugs, you will be caught. If you suspect someone is driving while impaired, please call 9-1-1. Your call could save a life.

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Area OPP Brockton Police Press Releases

Jaydon BELLEAU – Impaired Driving

(BROCKTON, ON) – On January 1, 2025, at approximately 3:29 a.m., a member of the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) stopped to check a vehicle along Highway 9, Municipality of Brockton.

The vehicle had slid off the travel portion of the roadway, entering a snowbank and nearly striking a road sign. The investigating officer spoke with the driver and detected signs of impairment. The driver was taken into custody and transported for further testing.

Jaydon BELLEAU, 25-years-old, of Windsor, was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – B.A.C. 80+, CC 320.14(1)(b)

The accused is set to appear at the Walkerton Ontario Court of Justice on February 11, 2026, to answer to the charge.

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.

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Area OPP OPP Police Press Releases South Huron

Another Local Hero Stands Up To Abuser #ItsTime #StandYourGround

(SOUTH HURON, ON) – On January 02, 2026, members of the Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) investigated a matter involving intimate partners in the Municipality of South Huron.

(EDITOR’S NOTE: All area victims of abuse are encouraged to seek immediate help. Call 911, or use the contact info below. The abuse can end. People are litterally standing-by, waiting to answer you plea for help. It’s Time. You are worth it.)

As a result of the investigation, OPP learned that the involved suspect had allegedly committed criminal acts against their partner.

A 39-year-old individual from South Huron has been arrested and charged under the Criminal Code with the following offences:

–      Assault – Spousal,

–      Assault with a Weapon – Spousal,

–      Forcible Confinement,

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

–      Breach of Firearms Regulation – Store Firearm or Restricted Weapon.

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

Victims of intimate partner violence (IPV) are not alone. If you or someone you know needs support, there are local resources available to help. One organization you can contact is Victim Services of Huron at www.victimserviceshuronperth.ca or by calling toll free at #1-866-863-4108, or #1-519-600-4108.

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 Central Huron OPP Police Press Releases

62 Year Old From Central Huron Arrested

(CENTRAL HURON, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Central Huron resident with an impaired driving offence following a traffic stop on January 01, 2026, in the Municipality of Central Huron. 

Just before 3:00 a.m. on Thursday, January 01, 2026, Huron County OPP officers conducted a traffic stop for a vehicle that was located stopped on Huron Road in Central Huron. The driver was subsequently arrested for impaired operation.

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

David FISHER, 62 years-of-age from Central Huron has been charged with:

–      Impaired Operation – 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 09, 2026. 

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Area OPP Central Huron OPP Police Press Releases

Evan GUEST Arrested In Clinton

(CENTRAL HURON, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Central Huron resident with a criminal driving offence following a traffic stop on Orange Street North in the Town of Clinton, Municipality of Central Huron. 

Just before 7:30 p.m., on Sunday, December 28, 2025, Huron County OPP officers conducted a traffic stop to check the sobriety of the vehicle driver. Police spoke to the driver who was suspected of consuming alcohol prior to driving. The driver refused to provide a breath sample to police as required by law.

The driver was subsequently arrested and transported to the Huron County OPP detachment in Clinton where they further refused to provide breath samples.

Evan GUEST, 28 years-of-age from Central Huron has been charged with:

–      Failure or Refusal to Comply with Demand.

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 09, 2026. 

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Area OPP Brockton OPP Police Press Releases

Erin LANGRIDGE – Drunk Driving

(BROCKTON, ON) – On December 30, 2025, at approximately 5:19 p.m., the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a traffic complaint for a vehicle in the area of Bruce Road 19 and Bruce Road 4, Municipality of Brockton.

The complainant had spoken with another motorist and believed that they may be impaired. Officers patrolled the area and located the vehicle. The investigating officer spoke with the driver and detected signs of impairment. The driver was taken into custody and transported for further testing.

Erin LANGRIDGE, 60-years-old, of Guelph, was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – B.A.C. 80+, CC 320.14(1)(b)

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

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.

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Area OPP Georgian Bluffs OPP Owen Sound Police Press Releases

29 Year Old From Owen Sound Arrested

(GEORGIAN BLUFFS, ON) – An individual from Owen Sound is facing impaired driving-related charges stemming from a single motor vehicle collision that had occurred on Somers Street, near 16th Street W, in the Township of Georgian Bluffs.

On Tuesday, December 30, 2025, at approximately 8:00 p.m., members of the Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report from a citizen about a pickup truck stuck in a ditch. The citizen believed the driver was impaired. Police attended, identified the driver, and subsequently arrested them.

Corey CARDER, 29-years-old, of Owen Sound, is charged with:

  • Operation while Impaired – Alcohol
  • Operation while Impaired – 80 plus
  • Dangerous Operation

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

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Owen Sound on January 22, 2026.

The OPP is committed to safety for all who utilize Ontario’s roadways. Members of the public are urged to report Impaired Driving by calling 911 in emergency situations. Complaints of impaired, aggressive, or careless driving can also be made by calling 1-888-310-1122.

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Area OPP Brockton Huron-Kinloss OPP Police Press Releases

Anthony DILLON Arrested Following Snowmobile Incident

(BROCKTON, ON) – On December 29, 2025, at approximately 2:53 a.m., the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a snowmobile without lights driving in the town of Walkerton.

Officers made patrols, where they located a crashed snowmobile in the area of Bruce Road 19 and Concession 2 NDR; the operator fled on foot. Police contained the surrounding area with the assistance of OPP Canine and the West Region Emergency Response Team (ERT). The involved individual was located shortly after 6:00 a.m. and was taken into custody after a brief struggle, which included the accused grabbing the officer’s holstered firearm.

Anthony DILLON, 40-years-old, of Huron-Kinloss, was charged with:

  • Dangerous operation, CC 320.13(1)
  • Resist peace officer, CC 129(a)
  • Disarming a peace officer, CC 270.1(1)
  • Operation while prohibited, CC 320.18(1)(a) – two counts
  • Possession of a schedule I substance, CDSA 4(1)

The accused was held for a bail hearing and subsequently remanded into custody.

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.

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Area OPP Goderich OPP Police Press Releases

Officer Assaulted – Suspect Released #BrokenSystem

(GODERICH, ON) – The Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged an individual following an incident in the Town of Goderich.

On Sunday, December 28, 2025, just before 5:00 p.m., Huron OPP officers were contacted about a dispute where an individual reportedly damaged property at an address on Lighthouse Street in Goderich. While investigating the mischief, the suspect threw liquid on an OPP officer. The accused was arrested and charged as follows:

Terrence HIGGS, 32 years-of-age of Goderich was charged with:

–      Mischief Under $5,000,

–      Assault a Peace Officer.

The accused was processed at the Huron OPP detachment, held for a bail hearing, and later released from custody with a court appearance scheduled at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich on February 02, 2026.

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Area OPP Huron OPP Police Press Releases

Resident Sends $60,000 To Scammer #CrimeDoesPay

(HURON COUNTY, ON) – The Huron Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating a recent romance fraud in Huron County. A Bluewater resident has lost over $60,000 to the scam. This latest incident involved an online dating app with an unknown person claiming to have financial problems, needing assistance. The fraudster convinced the 58-year-old victim to send multiple monetary amounts via e-transfers and Bitcoin ATM machine deposits over a three month period.

From August 30th to December 29th, 2025, Huron OPP received eleven reports of significant fraud all over Huron County. In nine of these cases, victims believed that their money was being invested in the stock market and in cryptocurrency. Two victims fell for romance-style scams.

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 Bluewater London OPP Police Press Releases

Marc LAPALME – Drunk Driving

(BLUEWATER, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a London resident with a criminal driving offence following a traffic stop in the Municipality of Bluewater on December 28, 2025. 

In the early morning hours on Sunday, December 28, 2025, Huron County OPP officers stopped a vehicle on London Road in Bluewater. Police spoke to the vehicle driver and discovered that they had consumed alcohol prior to driving.

The driver was subsequently arrested for impaired operation and 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 twice the legal limit.

Marc LAPALME, 43 years-of-age from London has been charged with:

–      Operation while Impaired – Over 80.

The involved vehicle was towed and impounded for 7 days, and the accused’s driver’s licence was suspended for 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 09, 2026. 

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Area OPP North Huron OPP Police Press Releases

Christmas Eve – Suspicious Person In Clinton Arrested

(CENTRAL HURON, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a North Huron resident with a criminal offence following a suspicious persons call on December 24, 2025. 

On Wednesday, December 24, just after 11:00 p.m., Huron County OPP officers responded to a report of suspicious persons on Princess Street East in the Town of Clinton, Municipality of Central Huron.  

Officers located two individuals in the area of the complaint. One person provided a false name to avoid being arrested on an outstanding warrant. The wanted person was identified by police and subsequently arrested and charged.

Raquel ORMENO, 27 years-of-age from North Huron has been charged with:

–      Personation with Intent to Avoid Arrest, Prosecution or Obstruct Justice.

The accused was processed, held for a bail hearing, and later released from custody with a court appearance scheduled for January 26, 2026, at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich. 

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Area OPP Huron East OPP

Another Victim Stands Up To Abuser #ItsTime #StandYourGround

(HURON EAST, ON) – On December 24, 2025, members of the Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) investigated a matter involving intimate partners in the Municipality of Huron East.

As a result of the investigation, OPP learned that the involved suspect had allegedly committed criminal acts against their partner.

A 68-year-old individual from Huron East has been arrested and charged under the Criminal Code with the following offences:

–      Assault – Spousal – (two counts),

–      Assault with a Weapon.

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

Victims of intimate partner violence (IPV) are not alone. If you or someone you know needs support, there are local resources available to help. One organization you can contact is Victim Services of Huron at www.victimserviceshuronperth.ca or by calling toll free at #1-866-863-4108, or #1-519-600-4108.

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 OPP Ottawa Police Press Releases

$60,000 Drug Bust – Truong NGUYEN

(OTTAWA, ON) – Members of the Ottawa Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged a Gatineau resident with impaired driving and drug trafficking following a single-vehicle collision early this morning. 

Shortly after midnight on December 27, 2025, officers responded to a vehicle in the ditch on Highway 417 near March Road. During the traffic stop, officers suspected the driver was impaired by alcohol. A roadside screening device was used, and the driver was taken to the Ottawa Detachment for further testing. 

Further investigation revealed the driver was transporting approximately 7 kg of cannabis, drug paraphernalia, cash, and trafficking-related items. The estimated value of the seizure is $60,000. 

Truong NGUYEN, 43 years of age, faces the following charges: 

  • Operation While Impaired – Alcohol and Drugs 
  • Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 plus) 
  • Possession for the purpose of distributing 
  • Possession over of over 30g dried cannabis in a public place 
  • Possession Property Obtained by Crime Under 5000$ 

The driver’s licence was suspended for 90 days under provincial impaired driving laws, and the vehicle was impounded for seven days. Nguyen is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Ottawa at a later date. 

The OPP reminds motorists that impaired driving, at any level, poses serious risks to road safety. If you suspect a driver is impaired, please call 9-1-1. 

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Area OPP Central Huron OPP Police Press Releases

20 Year Old From Central Huron Arrested

(CENTRAL HURON, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Central Huron resident with a criminal driving offence following a collision on Huron Road in the Municipality of Central Huron. 

Just before 1:00 p.m. on June 15, 2025, Huron County OPP officers responded to a single-vehicle collision involving an automobile that left the roadway, colliding with fences and a residence.

The driver was transported to hospital following the collision. Investigating officers obtained a warrant for the driver’s blood sample which was sent to the Centre of Forensic Sciences for testing. Results of the driver’s blood revealed a quantity of drugs in their system prior to the collision.

The driver was subsequently charged for impaired operation.

Jonathan ROBSON, 20 years-of-age from Central Huron was charged with:

–      Operation while Impaired – Blood, Drug Concentration.

The accused has a court appearance scheduled at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich on January 12, 2026.