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Area OPP North Perth OPP Police Press Releases

19 Year Old Deceased Following Collision

(NORTH PERTH, ON)- On Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at approximately 7:17 p.m., Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), along with Paramedic Services and local Fire Services, responded to a two‑vehicle collision on Perth Line 72 near Perth Road 140 in the Municipality of North Perth.

Emergency responders attempted life‑saving measures upon arrival; however, a 19‑year‑old female from Atwood, Ontario, was pronounced deceased at the scene. A passenger was transported to a local hospital with non‑life‑threatening injuries.

The driver of the second vehicle was also transported to a local hospital with non‑life‑threatening injuries.

Perth Line 72 was closed between Road 147 and Road 136 for several hours while members of the West Region OPP Traffic Incident Management and Enforcement (TIME) Team conducted an investigation. The roadway reopened at approximately 5:40 a.m.

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

Occurrence #: E260223960

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Area OPP Morris-Turnberry OPP Police Press Releases Wingham

34 Year Old Arrested In Morris-Turberry – OPP Withhold Name To Protect Criminal’s Safety #WaitInTheTruck

(MORRIS-TURNBERRY TWP, ON) – On January 16, 2026, members of the Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) investigated a matter involving intimate partners in the Township of Morris-Turnberry.

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

A 34-year-old individual from Central Elgin has been arrested and charged under the Criminal Code with the following offences:

–      Criminal Harassment – (two counts),

–      Forcible Confinement.

The accused was processed, held for a bail hearing, 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 Huron OPP Police Press Releases Zorra

Pervert Alert – Logen HENZER – Sexual Assault & Luring Children

(HURON COUNTY, ON) – The Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Crime Unit has charged a Zorra Township Ontario resident with several criminal offences as part of an ongoing child luring investigation that commenced in 2025. 

The Huron County OPP commenced an investigation in December of 2025, following a report of an individual claiming to be 17-years-of-age communicating with a 14-year-old victim using a social media site. During the investigation, police discovered that the victim was sexually assaulted by the suspect, who in fact was 22 years-of-age.

As a result of the investigation, police identified the adult suspect, who was subsequently arrested on January 28, 2026, and charged with a total of seven criminal offences as follows:

Logen HENZER, 22 years-of-age from Zorra Township, was charged with the following Criminal Code offences:

–      Sexual Assault on a Person under 16 years-of-age – (two counts),

–      Sexual Interference – (two counts),

–      Luring a Person Under 18 years-of-age by means of Telecommunication,

–      Luring a Person Under 16 years-of-age by means of Telecommunication,

–      Invitation to Sexual Touching under 16 years-of-age,

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

This investigation is ongoing, and investigators suspect there may be other incidents involving the accused.

An online username utilized by the accused was “farmboy03”.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is encouraged to contact the Huron OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or (519) 482-1677. (Incident# E251651695 refers)

Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or submit a 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 North Perth OPP

Fatal Collision In North Perth

(NORTH PERTH, ON) – One person is deceased following a collision involving a lone snowmobile in the Municipality of North Perth.

On February 9, 2026, shortly after 11:00 p.m., the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), along with Perth County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and Fire Department responded to a collision involving a snowmobile that had collided with a tree on the Milverton Snowmobile Club trail near Perth Line 72.

The 19-year-old lone driver of the snowmobile suffered life-threatening injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene.

The trail was closed while OPP West Region Traffic Incident Management Enforcement (TIME) team assisted Perth County OPP with the investigation.

All resources have cleared the area and the trail has been reopened.

This investigation remains ongoing.

The Perth County OPP is requesting anyone who may have witnessed this 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 hpcrimestoppers.ca where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000.

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Area OPP Centre Of Wellington OPP Police Press Releases

16 Year Old Airlifted Following Collision

(CENTRE WELLINGTON TOWNSHIP, ON) – One person is injured following a snowmobile accident in Ponsonby.

On February 9, 2026, at approximately 9:00 a.m., members of the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), alongside local paramedic services, responded to the report of a single motorized snow vehicle collision on private property in Ponsonby. A 16-year-old snowmobile rider was transported to a local hospital and then airlifted to a trauma centre with major, non-life-threatening injuries.

The Wellington County OPP would like to take this opportunity to remind snowmobilers to make safety their top priority this season. Excessive speed, loss of control, alcohol impairment and inattentive riding are the leading contributing factors to fatal snowmobile collisions in Ontario.

A little preparation before hitting the trails goes a long way in keeping your ride safe:

  • Wear a helmet and other safety gear
  • Don’t ride under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
  • Check current trail status on the Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs website.
  • Check the weather forecast.
  • Let someone know about your riding plans.

For more information about snowmobiling, visit: Snowmobile safety | ontario.ca.

If you have an urgent complaint or if you suspect someone is operating a snowmobile while 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 Centre Of Wellington OPP Police Press Releases

Thana LINTVELT – Drunk Driving

(CENTRE WELLINGTON TOWNSHIP, ON) – A Fergus driver is facing impaired driving charges.

On February 7, 2026, at approximately 4:00 p.m., members of the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a traffic complaint of a suspected impaired driver. Police located a damaged vehicle on Water Street in Fergus.

As a result of the investigation, Thana LINTVELT, a 57-year-old from Fergus, is charged under the Criminal Code with:

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

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Guelph on March 20, 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 Arthur OPP Police Press Releases Wellington North

Jake O’SHAUGHNESSY – Armed Robbery, Assault, Etc.

(WELLINGTON NORTH TOWNSHIP, ON) – One person remains in custody following incident in Arthur.

On February 5, 2026, at approximately 9:30 a.m., members of the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), alongside the West Region Emergency Response Team and the West Region Canine Unit, received a report of an altercation that occurred two days prior on January 3, 2026, at an address on Tucker Street in Arthur.

As a result of the investigation, Jake O’SHAUGHNESSY, a 31-year-old from Arthur, is charged under the Criminal Code with:

  • Robbery with a weapon
  • Assault with a weapon
  • Possession of weapon for dangerous purpose
  • Break and enter house – commit indictable offence
  • Assault
  • Uttering threats – cause death or bodily harm
  • Failure to comply with release order – other than attend court
  • Breach of Recognizance

One victim sustained minor non-life-threatening injuries.

The accused remains in custody pending a bail hearing.

The Wellington OPP is requesting anyone with information to call 1-888-310-1122.

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-Kinloss OPP Police Press Releases

Terry FOX Was Arrested In Huron-Kinloss

(TOWNSHIP OF HURON-KINLOSS) – One person is facing several charges, including impaired operation, following an investigation in the Township of Huron-Kinloss.

On Monday February 2nd, 2026, at approximately 3:44 p.m. the South Bruce OPP were dispatched to a disturbance at a residence on Concession 8, Huron Township. Upon arrival, police were advised an individual had left the scene in a motor vehicle.

South Bruce OPP located the vehicle and conducted a traffic stop. Officers determined the driver was under the influence of alcohol. Officers arrested the driver and transported the individual to detachment.

 Terry FOX, 34-years-old of Huron-Kinloss has been charged under the Criminal Code with the following:

  • Operation while impaired
  • Failure or refusal to comply with demand
  • Uttering Threats- Cause death or Bodily Harm
  • Assault

A 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (A.D.L.S.) and 7-day Vehicle Impoundment was initiated as per statute. The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice on March 18, 2026.  

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.

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Area OPP OPP Perth East Police Press Releases Sauble Beach

83 Year Old Deceased Following Collision

(PERTH EAST, ON) – One person is deceased and four others were injured following a collision involving two motor vehicles in the Municipality of the Town of South Bruce Peninsula.

On January 31, 2026, shortly after 1:00 p.m., the Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), along with South Bruce Fire Department, Grey County EMS and Bruce County EMS responded to a two-vehicle collision on Sauble Falls Parkway near Sixth Street North in the community of Sauble Beach.

An 83-year-old male was pronounced deceased in hospital following transport, while another passenger sustained life-threatening injuries and has been airlifted by ORNGE Air Ambulance to a local trauma centre. Three other passengers are being treated at local hospitals for non-life threatening injuries.

Sauble Falls Parkway between Sixth Street North and Sauble Falls Road remains closed as members OPP Traffic Incident Management Enforcement (TIME) assist the Grey Bruce County OPP with investigating the collision.

The investigation remains ongoing.

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Area OPP Goderich Huron OPP Police Press Releases

22 Year Old From Morris-Turnberry Arrested

(GODERICH, ON) – On Wednesday, January 07, 2026, members of the Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of an assault in the Town of Goderich.

As a result of the investigation, OPP learned that the involved suspect had allegedly committed an assault on a staff member at the Goderich Hospital.

The suspect was arrested and charged under the Criminal Code.

Caleb HOLTZHAUER, 22 years-of-age from Morris-Turnberry has been charged with:

–      Assault.

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

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 Bluewater Huron East OPP Police Press Releases

Matthew ARMSTRONG Was Arrested Again! #3Strikes


(HURON EAST, ON) – The Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Bluewater resident following an incident in the Town of Seaforth, Municipality of Huron East on January 06, 2026.

On Tuesday, January 06, 2026, just before 8:00 p.m., Huron OPP officers were contacted about a suspicious vehicle in Huron East. Police located a pickup truck in Seaforth, which was parked with a snowmobile in the box of the truck. The snowmobile was reported stolen in 2025. The suspect was located nearby, taken into custody, and charged as follows:

Matthew ARMSTRONG, 44 years-of-age of Bluewater was charged with:

–      Possession of Property Obtained by Crime over $5,000,

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

–      Fraud Over $5,000,

–      Public Mischief,

–      Fail to Comply with Release Order – (two counts).

The accused was processed and held for a bail hearing where they were remanded into custody. The accused has a future court appearance scheduled at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.

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Area OPP Huron East OPP Police Press Releases

TERPSTRA & HAMM Arrested Following Indecent Act At Memorial – NH Council’s Disrespect Spreading

(HURON EAST, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged two individuals following an incident that took place on North Line, in the Municipality of Huron East on September 01, 2025.   

On Tuesday, September 02, 2025, police were informed of social media posts that were circulating involving mischief to a roadside memorial site on North Line in Huron East.

Police investigated the matter and subsequently arrested and charged the individuals responsible for the crime. They were charged as follows:

Jacob HAMM, (22 years-of-age at the time of the offence) of Huron East has been charged with:

–      Mischief Under $5,000,

–      Indecent Act,

–      Fail to Comply with Probation.

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.

Samuel TERPSTRA, (18 years-of-age at the time of the offence) of Huron East has been charged with:

–      Mischief Under $5,000,

–      Indecent Act.

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.

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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Area OPP Arthur OPP Police Press Releases Wellington Wellington North

Violent Home Invasion – Aaron SCHMITT Arrested

(NORTH WELLINGTON TOWNSHIP, ON) – One person has been charged following an incident in Arthur.

On January 26, 2026, at approximately 4:15 a.m., members of the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to the report of an altercation at an address in Arthur.

As a result of the investigation, Aaron SCHMITT, a 38-year-old from Arthur, is charged under the Criminal Code with:

  • Break, enter a dwelling house with intent to commit indictable offence
  • Assault

The accused was held in custody pending a bail hearing.

The victim did not sustain any reported injuries.

The Wellington OPP is requesting anyone with information to call 1-888-310-1122.

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 OPP Police Press Releases West Perth

31 Year Old From Listowel Arrested

(WEST PERTH, ON) – One person has been charged for driving impaired after being stopped for using a handheld communication device in the Municipality of North Perth.

On January 21, 2026 at approximately 9:30 a.m. the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) observed an individual operating a motor vehicle while using a handheld communication device on Kincaid St West in the Town of Listowel. Upon stopping the vehicle, further investigation revealed the driver to be impaired with open alcohol containers in the vehicle.

The driver, 31-year-old Harvinder Singh of Listowel was charged with the following Criminal Code offences:

  • Operation while Impaired
  • Operation while Impaired – Blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
  • Dangerous Operation

Further, the accused was charged with:

  • Drive – Handheld communication device, contrary to the Highway Traffic Act
  • Driving motor vehicle with liquor readily available, contrary to the Liquor Licence Control Act.

The accused was arrested and released from custody, scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Stratford on February 23, 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 North Perth OPP Police Press Releases

Do You Recognize These Suspects?

(NORTH PERTH, ON) – The Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are requesting the public’s assistance with identifying three persons of interest in relation a theft of alcohol that occurred in the Municipality of West Perth.

On January 16, 2026 shortly after 7:00 p.m. three males entered into a business in the town of Listowel, one of the males attempted to distract an employee while the other two stole $300 worth of alcohol.

The OPP are investigating this incident and are looking to identify three persons of interest who are described as:

Person of interest number one:

  • Hispanic male
  • Large build
  • 5’6″ to 5’8″
  • Black beard
  • Blue and white Toronto Maple Leaf toque
  • Grey Shirt
  • Black jacket
  • Grey sweatpants
  • Tan boots

Person of interest number two:

  • Hispanic male
  • Medium build
  • Black hair
  • Black moustache
  • Approximately 5’8″
  • Black jacket
  • Dark blue jeans

Person of interest number three:

  • Hispanic male
  • Medium build
  • 5’8″ – 5’10”
  • Black beard
  • Black toque with “North strong and free”
  • Black Columbia jacket
  • Grey sweatpants
  • Tan boots

The Perth County OPP is requesting anyone who may have information related to this investigations or who can identify the persons of interest, 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.