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Area OPP Central Huron OPP Police Press Releases

42 Year Old From Goderich Arrested After Showing Up To Detachment Drunk

(CENTRAL HURON, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Goderich resident with an Impaired driving offence following an incident on June 9th, 2025, in the Municipality of Central Huron. 

Just after 7:00 p.m. on Monday, June 9th, 2025, Huron County OPP officers met an individual at the Huron County OPP Detachment office on Albert Street in Clinton for an unrelated matter.

Officers discovered that the individual had been drinking alcohol prior to driving to the OPP detachment, and they were subsequently arrested for impaired operation. The accused provided breath samples before a qualified Intoxilyzer Breath Technician. Breath samples provided to police resulted in readings over the legal limit.

Joseph SWITZER, 42 years of age from Goderich, 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 later released from custody with a court appearance scheduled at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich on July 21st, 2025. 

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Area OPP Brockton OPP Police Press Releases

Stolen Vehicles Recoverd – Jason BESTER Arrested

(BROCKTON, ON) – On June 11, 2025, at approximately 6:36 a.m., the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a break and enter to a residence in the area of McGivern Street West and Griffith Street, Municipality of Brockton.

Officers attended the location and discovered that individual(s) had broken into the garage of the residence and stole two off-road vehicles; a Polaris ATV and a KTM dirt bike.

On June 22, 2025, an officer on patrol located the stolen dirt bike at an address along Concession 2 SDR in the Municipality of Brockton. An individual was taken into custody and the dirt bike was recovered.

Jason BESTER, 47-years-old, of the Municipality of Brockton has been charged with:

  • Possession of property obtained by crime, CC 354(1)(a)

The accused is set to appear in the Walkerton Ontario Court of Justice on July 16, 2025, to answer to the charge.

Police are still searching for the following outstanding vehicle:

  • White 2014 Polaris Sportsman 570 all-terrain vehicle (ATV), bearing Ontario plate #6ZP65

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 Huron OPP Police Press Releases

Child On Inflatable Rescued By Coast Guard

(HURON COUNTY, ON) – The Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP)Marine Unit and the Canadian Coast Guard in Goderich responded to a report of a child adrift on an inflatable on Lake Huron.

Just after noon on Monday, June 23, 2025, emergency responders received information that a child had drifted out from shore while playing on an inflatable ring near Black’s Point Beach, South of Goderich.

Huron OPP Marine Operators, Canadian Coast Guard Personnel, and Huron County Paramedics responded to the area. The child was located approximately 500-700 metres from the beach and transported safely back to shore. The child was wearing a personal flotation device and was in good health.

The OPP would like to remind the public that when enjoying the water, please pay attention to changing conditions, including high winds, waves, and undercurrent, each of which can create dangerous and/or life-threatening situations.

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Area OPP Bluewater OPP Police Press Releases

Fatal Collision In Bluewater

(BLUEWATER, ON) – A two-vehicle collision in the Municipality of Bluewater has claimed the life of a Bluewater resident. 

Just before 6:00 a.m. on Friday, June 20, 2025, members of the Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Huron County Paramedic Services, and South Huron Fire Department responded to a collision on London Road near Hurondale Road in Bluewater.

Upon arrival, emergency services located the involved vehicles, a sport utility vehicle and a passenger car, both heavily damaged. The lone driver of the car was pronounced deceased at the scene. The second driver was seriously injured and transported by air ambulance to a London Hospital. Neither vehicle had passengers on board.

The deceased is a 57-year-old resident of Bluewater. 

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. London Road was closed for the investigation and has since been re-opened.

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

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Area OPP North Perth OPP Police Press Releases

Do You Recognize This Theft Suspect?

(NORTH PERTH, ON) – The Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are investigating a theft of over $2,000 worth of baby formula from a store in the Municipality of North Perth

Police are seeking the publics assistance with identifying a male person of interest in relation to this theft. The male is described as:

–      Caucasian

–      Bald

–      Dark and grey goatee or beard

–      Black T-shirt

–      Carrying a black bag

This investigation remains ongoing. The Perth County OPP is requesting anyone with information related to this investigation to call 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-888-222-8477 (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 Brockton OPP Police Press Releases

Rohdel LEMON Was Arrested

(BROCKTON, ON) – On June 8, 2025, at approximately 7:21 a.m., a member of the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) was conducting radar enforcement along Bruce Road 4 in the Municipality of Brockton.

A vehicle was stopped after it was observed travelling in excess of 110 km/h in a posted 70 km/h zone. The investigating officer spoke to the driver and detected signs of impairment. The driver was placed under arrest and transported for further testing.

Rohdel LEMON, 26-years-old, resident of Cambridge, was charged with:

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

The accused is set to appear on July 16, 2025, at the Walkerton Ontario Court of Justice 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 Huron OPP Orillia Police Press Releases

36 Arrested In Child Porn Bust – One From Hensall

(ORILLIA, ON) – Thirty-six people have been arrested and charged with a combined total of 128 criminal offences during a proactive child sexual exploitation investigation.

Twenty-one police services from the Provincial Strategy to Protect Children from Sexual Abuse and Exploitation on the Internet (Provincial Internet Child Exploitation Strategy) took part in the luring investigation from March 31 to April 11, 2025. Investigators utilized undercover techniques to access online chatrooms and social media applications in order to identify, locate and arrest persons looking to sexually exploit children.

Project highlights include:

  • All of the accused are male, with ages ranging from 18 to 73.
  • Although this was a luring investigation in which officers posed as children online and waited for offenders to make contact, nine real victims were identified. They have been provided support and are safe.
  • One of the accused arrived at the meeting location with snacks and one arrived with sexual paraphernalia (lubricant and condoms)
  • One of the arrested was listed on the National Sex Offender Registry.
  • 51 ongoing investigations remain.

A list of arrested persons, their municipality of residence and their respective charges is attached to this media release (see ADDENDUM – LURING PROJECT). Some of the accused cannot be identified due to a publication ban. Multimedia, including video, is available at opp.ca/news/#/mediakit.

The Provincial Internet Child Exploitation Strategypolice partners have noted a significant rise in reports of online child sexual exploitation and child sexual abuse material in recent years. To learn how to keep children safe, go to Canadian Centre for Child Protection.

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Area OPP OPP Police Press Releases South Bruce

MCGRATH Facing Numerous Charges

(SOUTH BRUCE, ON) – On May 28, 2025, at approximately 7:56 p.m., the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a traffic complaint for a vehicle along Sideroad 20, Municipality of South Bruce.

Police attended the area and located the vehicle. While speaking with the driver, the investigating officer detected signs of impairment. The driver was arrested and transported for further testing.

Andrew MCGRATH, 28-years-old, resident of South Bruce, was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired, CC 320.14(1)(a)
  • Failure or refusal to comply with demand, CC 320.15(1)
  • Dangerous operation, CC 320.13(1)
  • Operate a motor vehicle without insurance, CAIA 2(1)(a)
  • Drive motor vehicle – no licence, HTA 32(1)
  • Novice driver – B.A.C. above zero, HTA 44.1(3)
  • Drive motor vehicle – no plates, HTA 7(1)(b)(i)
  • Operate unsafe vehicle, HTA 84(1)
  • G1 licence holder unaccompanied by qualified driver, HTA O.Reg 340/94 5(1)
  • Driving motor vehicle with open container of liquor, LLCA 42(1)(a)

The accused is set to appear on July 2, 2025, at the Walkerton Court of Justice 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.

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Area OPP Brockton OPP Police Press Releases

35 Year Old From Hanover Arrested

(BROCKTON, ON) – On June 2, 2025, at approximately 6:11 p.m., the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a traffic complaint for a vehicle along Hinks Street, Municipality of Brockton.

Police attended and located the vehicle. While speaking with the driver, the investigating officer detected signs of impairment. The driver was arrested and transported for further testing.

Steven GREEN, 35-years-old, resident of Hanover, was charged with:

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

The accused is set to appear on July 9, 2025, at the Walkerton Court of Justice 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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Alerts Area OPP North Perth OPP Police Press Releases

Multiple People Injured & Vehicles Damaged – Suspect(s) At Large

(NORTH PERTH, ON) – Police are requesting public assistance with identifying a vehicle of interest in relation to incidents where multiple vehicles were damaged and people were injured.

On May 27, 2025 the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to reports of multiple vehicles being damaged by having items thrown at them on Perth Road 164 near Perth Line 89 in the Municipality of North Perth.

Two people sustained minor injuries as a result of these incidents.

The vehicle of interest is described as:

–       Black Ram pick-up truck

–       LED lights

–       Blacked out “RAM” logo

This investigation is ongoing. If you or anyone you know has information that would assist in this investigation, please call the Perth County OPP at 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 Brockton OPP Police Press Releases

Gregory BAST Was Arrested

(BROCKTON, ON) – On May 16, 2025, at approximately 9:13 p.m., the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a vehicle parked along Bruce Road 19, Municipality of Brockton.

Officers attended and spoke with the lone occupant. The investigating officer detected signs of impairment. The individual was arrested and transported for further testing.

Gregory BAST, 65-years-old, resident of Minto, was charged with:

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

The accused is set to appear on June 25, 2025, at the Walkerton Court of Justice 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 North Perth OPP Police Press Releases Uncategorized

One Dead – Joseph WEBER Arrested

(NORTH PERTH, ON) – Charges have been laid following the investigation into a fatal motor vehicle collision that occurred on Tuesday, March 18, 2025

On May 13, 2025 the Perth County OPP charged 19-year-old, North Perth resident, Joseph WEBER with the following offence under the Highway Traffic Act:

  • Careless Driving Causing Death

WEBER is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Stratford on June 24, 2025.

If you or anyone you know witnessed this collision or has dashcam footage, please 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 Huron OPP Police Press Releases

OPP Openly Mock Train Collision

(HURON COUNTY, ON) – The Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP)has partnered with Genesee and Wyoming Railroad (GEXR) and Huron County Emergency Services to conduct a mock collision in the Municipality of Huron East this week.

On Thursday, May 15, 2025, from 08:00 a.m. until approximately 2:00 p.m., Kinburn Line from Huron Road (Hwy 8) to Front Road in Huron East will be closed for the training exercise. There will be an increased presence of various emergency response vehicles in the area and motorists are asked to avoid the area to allow for a safe training environment.

Railway crossing and trespassing incidents in Canada and the U.S. seriously injure or kill more than 2,100 people each year.

“Ignoring railway signs and signals, being distracted at rail stations or crossings, or using tracks as a shortcut or a recreational path can lead to track tragedies that are entirely preventable,” said Provincial Constable Craig Soldan of the Huron County OPP.

The OPP is encouraging people to avoid risky behaviours around tracks and trains, so they stay safe and stay alive.”

For more information about Operation Clear Track, Rail Safety Week and other rail-safety initiatives and tips, please visit: operationlifesaver.ca   

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Area OPP Huron Huron-Kinloss OPP Police Press Releases

Property Dispute Ends With Violence #StandYourGround #Uprising

(HURON-KINLOSS, ON) – On May 10, 2025, at approximately 6:30 p.m., the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a disturbance along Havelock Street, Township of Huron-Kinloss.

Investigation revealed that an individual brandished an edged weapon after a dispute over property. The individual was placed under arrest and held in custody for a bail hearing, where they were subsequently released.

On May 11, 2025, at approximately 3:30 p.m., the South Bruce OPP received a report of an assault at a residence along Havelock Street, Township of Huron-Kinloss.

Investigation revealed that the same individual had allegedly committed an assault on another person. They were again placed under arrest and held in custody for a bail hearing.

Allan SIMICK, 59-years-old, of the Township of Huron-Kinloss, has been charged with:

  • Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, CC 88
  • Assault cause bodily harm, CC 267(c)

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

36 Year Old Repeat Offender Arrested Again

(SOUTH HURON, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a South Huron resident with several criminal driving offences following a traffic stop in the Municipality of South Huron, Crediton, on April 26th, 2025. 

Just after 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 26, 2025, Huron County OPP officers conducted a traffic stop on King Street South in South Huron. Police spoke to the driver and discovered that they were prohibited from driving a motor vehicle.

The driver was also arrested for impaired operation and transported to the South Bruce OPP detachment in Kincardine where they completed a series of tests with an OPP Drug Recognition Expert (DRE). As a result of the investigation, the accused has been charged as follows:

Mitchell HARRIS, 36 years-of-age from South Huron has been charged with:

–      Impaired Operation – alcohol and drug,

–      Operation while Prohibited – (three counts),

–      Unauthorized Possession of a Weapon,

–      Possession of Methamphetamine,

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

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

The accused was additionally charged with Driving While Under Suspension – Highway Traffic Act.

The vehicle involved was towed and impounded for 45 days.

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