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Area OPP Bluewater Hensall OPP Police Press Releases

Arrest In Hensall – Details Released

(BLUEWATER, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Bluewater resident with Prohibited Driving along with other offences following a traffic stop on October 6th, 2025. 

On Monday, October 6th, just after noon, Huron County OPP officers conducted a traffic stop for an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) in the Village of Hensall, Municipality of Bluewater.  

The investigating officer confirmed that the male driver was prohibited from driving under the Criminal Code and was subsequently placed under arrest and taken into custody.

Ryley INGHAM, 24 years-of-age from Bluewater, has been charged with:

–      Operation while Prohibited.

The accused was additionally charged with three offences found in the Highway Traffic Act (HTA), three offences found in the Off-Road Vehicles Act (ORVA), one offence found in the Trespass to Property Act (TPA), and one offence found in the Railway Safety Act (RSA).

The ATV involved was towed and impounded for 45 days.

The accused was processed and later released from custody with a court appearance scheduled for December 1st, 2025, at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich. 

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Area OPP Goderich OPP Police Press Releases

Assault In Goderich – One Arrested

(GODERICH, ON) – On October 6th, 2025, members of the Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) investigated a matter involving intimate partners in the Town of Goderich.

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

A 28-year-old individual from Goderich has been arrested and charged under the Criminal Code with the following offence:

–      Assault – Spousal.

The accused was processed and held for a bail hearing where they were later remanded into custody with a court date scheduled at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich on November 10th, 2025.

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 Police Press Releases Wellington

Dog Attack In Fergus – Police Protect Dog Owner’s Idenity #OPPFail

(CENTRE WELLINGTON TOWNSHIP, ON) – Charges have been laid following dog attack in Fergus. 

On October 18, 2025, at approximately 7:00 p.m., the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), responded to a report of an unleashed dog attack against a victim and their dog, while they were walking through a wooden area on Gauley Drive in Fergus.

The victim attended local hospital for assessment. Both owner and dog sustained minor injuries.

As a result of the investigation, a 34-year-old from Fergus, was charged under the Dog Owners’ Liability Act with:

  • Owner of Dog – Fail to prevent dog from biting, attacking a person or domestic animal (two counts)
  • Owner of Dog – Fail to restrain dog by leash and muzzle – Automatic restraint order

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice – Guelph at a later date.

The Wellington County OPP would like to take this opportunity to remind all dog owners to be familiar with the Dog Owners’ Liability Act. Under this act, the owner of a dog shall exercise reasonable precautions to prevent it from biting or attacking a person or domestic animal; or from behaving in a manner that poses a menace to the safety of the public. Further, the owner of a dog could be liable if the dog bites or attacks another person or domestic animal. Please ensure that you are able to maintain control of your dog at all times in order to prevent any potential injuries to others or to the dog itself. 

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Area OPP Hensall OPP Police Press Releases

OPP Carelessly Fire Weapon Near Hensall School – Dog Eventually Located Unharmed #OPPFail #NameTheOfficer

(BLUEWATER, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of an aggressive dog, described as a pit bull. that attacked a pedestrian in the Village of Hensall, Municipality of Bluewater on October 16th just before 1:00 p.m.

Officers arrived on scene and located the dog running at large.

The dog remained aggressive and posed an immediate threat to public safety. One of the responding officers discharged their firearm toward the dog, which then fled the area.

The injured individual was transported to a local hospital with minor injuries.

The dog fled southbound through the community near an elementary school, which was contacted by police to keep students indoors. Officers observed the dog running through a farm field south of Hensall and into a wooded area just west of London Road.

The dog was described as a “pit bull” type breed weighing approximately 120 pounds, predominantly white in colour with some black fur.

The involved canine was eventually located in the Village of Hensall and has been quarantined at a local veterinary clinic. The dog was not injured, and its fate will be determined later. Charge(s) are pending for the dog’s owner. The Municipality of Bluewater bylaw enforcement is involved in the investigation.

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Area OPP ASHFIELD COLBORNE WAWANOSH Huron OPP Police Press Releases

Child Run Down Near Goderich In Hit & Run #TheHuntBegins #SaveOurChildren

(ASHFIELD COLBORNE WAWANOSH TWP, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating a car vs cyclist collision that occurred in ACW Twp on October 15th, 2025. 

Just after 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, Huron County OPP officers responded to a report of a collision north of Goderich on Bluewater Highway, north of Airport Road. Police discovered that a 14-year-old cyclist had been hit by a vehicle that was travelling northbound on Bluewater Highway. The driver of this vehicle failed to remain at the scene and sped off at a high rate of speed northbound.

The cyclist was transported to a local hospital and treated for non-life-threatening injuries.

Police located a passenger mirror from the suspect vehicle at the scene. The mirror is dark grey in colour and is believed to be from a 2011 or 2012 model year automobile.

If you witnessed this incident, or have any information that could assist this investigation, please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122, or 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), or leave a secure web tip at www.P3tips.com

Incident number E251408124 refers.

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Area OPP OPP Perth Police Press Releases

Albert MEEKS Was Arrested

(PERTH, ON) – – The Lanark County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Perth resident with impaired driving.

Officers conducted a traffic stop on Tuesday, October 16, 2025, just before 6:00 p.m. on Dufferin Street in Perth.

The driver was arrested and transported to the OPP Detachment in Perth for testing.

As a result of the investigation, Albert MEEKS, 62-years-old, has been charged with Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus).

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Perth on Monday, November 3, 2025.

The individual’s driver’s licence has been suspended for 90 days (Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension), and the vehicle was impounded for seven days.

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Area OPP Kincardine OPP Police Press Releases

Kincardine Rage Incident Ends With Arrest – Name Released

(KINCARDINE, ON) – On October 16, 2025, at approximately 9:00 a.m., a member of the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) initiated a traffic stop for a seatbelt violation along Millennium Way, Municipality of Kincardine.

Upon activating the cruisers emergency lights, the vehicle continued on and into a nearby parking lot. When the officer advised the driver of the reason for the stop, the driver used obscenities towards the officer and fled in their vehicle. The officer did not pursue the vehicle out of public safety concerns. The driver was located later in the day and taken into custody.

Ethan HOPKINS, 32-years-old, resident of Kincardine, was charged with:

  • Flight from peace officer, CC 320.17
  • Fail to properly wear seat belt, HTA 106(2)
  • Fail to surrender licence, HTA 33(1)
  • Fail to surrender permit for motor vehicle, HTA 7(5)(a)
  • Vehicle modified – fail to apply for new permit, HTAReg 628/90 3
  • Fail to surrender insurance card, CAIA 3(1)

The accused is set to appear on December 4, 2025, 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 North Perth OPP Police Press Releases

One Dead – 23 Year Old From Gowanstown Arrested

(NORTH PERTH, ON) – One person has been charged following a motor vehicle collision in the Municipality of North Perth

On August 12, 2025, the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) launched an investigation following a motor vehicle collision on Perth Line 88 at Perth Road 140 involving a motorcycle and a passenger vehicle that resulted in the death of the motorcycle driver.

On October 15, 2025 the Perth County OPP charged 23-year-old Emily WEBER of Gowanstown with Careless Driving Causing Death, contrary to the Highway Traffic Act.

The accused is schedule to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Stratford on November 25th, 2025.

The Perth County OPP wants to remind all motorists to be aware of their surroundings at all times. If you observe any dangerous or concerning driving behaviour, please call 1-888-310-1122 or 9-1-1 in an emergency. 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 OPP Police Press Releases South Bruce

Huron-Kinloss & Kincardine Drug Bust – David REHKOPF & Brailin HAYS

(SOUTHERN BRUCE COUNTY, ON) – The South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have executed warrants at several properties as a result of a drug trafficking investigation.

On October 15, 2025, at 5:00 a.m., the Grey-Bruce Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) executed several simultaneous search warrants in Kincardine and Huron-Kinloss, with assistance from Wellington, Huron-Perth, Brant-Oxford, Middlesex, & Lambton CSCU members, OPP West & Central Region Tactics and Rescue Unit (TRU), West Region Emergency Response Team (ERT), OPP Canine, South & Grey Bruce Crime Unit, and members of the South Bruce OPP.

As a result of the search warrants, police seized a quantity of suspected illicit drugs, including 46 grams of methamphetamine, 7 grams of cocaine, 22 grams of Ecstasy / MDMA, 11 grams of Psilocybin. Officers also seized a small amount of Canadian currency and firearm ammunition. 

As a result of the investigation, the following face Criminal Code and Controlled Drugs and Substances Act charges: 

David REHKOPF, 47-years-old, resident of Kincardine: 

  • Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking, CDSA 5(2) – five counts
  • Possession of ammunition contrary to prohibition order, CC 117.01 – three counts
  • Fail to comply with undertaking, CC 145(5)

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

Brailin HAYS, 19-years-old, resident of Kincardine: 

  • Fail to comply with release order, CC 145(5) – three counts

The accused was held for a bail hearing and later released, to reappear at the Walkerton Ontario Court of Justice on October 31, 2025, to answer to the charges. 

A third individual was arrested on the strength of a Hanover Police Service warrant and returned to their service.

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 Exeter OPP South Huron

Exeter Thief Arrested After Foot Chase

(SOUTH HURON, ON) – The Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged an individual following an incident at a retail store on Thames Road East in the Town of Exeter, Municipality of South Huron. 

On Tuesday, September 30th, 2025, just before 4:00 p.m., Huron OPP officers were contacted about an individual who reportedly stole items from a store and was still at the location. Police subsequently located the suspect, who attempted to run from police. Officers caught the suspect after a brief foot chase. The suspect resisted arrest but was eventually handcuffed by the officers. The stolen items were located with the suspect, who refused to identify themself but was later identified by investigators.

Trent TAYLOR, 37 years-of-age of no fixed address has been charged with the following offences:

–      Theft Under $5,000,

–      Resist Peace Officer,

–      Obstruct Peace Officer.

The accused was processed and later released from custody with a court appearance scheduled at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich on November 3rd, 2025.

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Area OPP Centre Of Wellington OPP

14 Year Old Armed Robber Arrested

(CENTRE WELLINGTON TOWNSHIP, ON) – A local teen is facing robbery charges following an incident in Fergus. 

On October 15, 2025, at approximately 11:30 a.m., the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), responded to a report of a robbery at knifepoint in a parking lot on Tower Street in Fergus.

Three youth victims did not sustain any reported injuries.

As a result of the investigation, a 14-year-old from Alma, was charged under the Criminal Code with:

  • Armed Robbery
  • Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose
  • Uttering Threats – cause death or bodily harm

The accused, whose identity is protected under the Youth Criminal Justice Act, was released from police custody and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Guelph at a later date.

If you have any information regarding this incident, please call the Wellington 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 Lucan Biddulph OPP Stratford

35 Year Old Suspended Driver From Stratford Arrested

(LUCAN BIDDULPH, ON) – Driver facing Impaired charge after traffic stop.

On October 13, 2025, at 4:43 p.m., a member of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) while on general patrol on Elginfield Road in the Township of Lucan Biddulph, observed vehicle travelling in excess of the posted speed limit.  

A traffic stop was initiated at which time the driver was placed under arrest and transported to the Middlesex OPP Detachment.

As a result, Daniel TRACY, a 35-year-old of Stratford, has been charged under the Criminal Code and Highway Traffic Act with:

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

·      Speeding 1 – 49 Km/h over posted limit

·      Driving while under suspension

The accused has been released from police custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice to speak to the charges on November 20, 2025.

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 Dundalk OPP Police Press Releases

OPP Shoot Aggressive Dog Following Attacks on Child and Officer in Dundalk

(DUNDALK, ON) Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a dog attack earlier this morning in Dundalk, Ontario.

On Wednesday, October 15 at approximately 8:41 a.m., police received a report of an unrestrained dog on Russell Street. The dog bit one child and was attempting to bite another. The owner was on scene attempting to restrain the animal but was unsuccessful.

Upon arrival, officers encountered the aggressive dog. One officer sustained a bite while attempting to gain control of the animal.

In the interest of public safety, police shot the dog. The dog was later euthanized.

Two individuals involved sustained minor injuries and received medical treatment.

The OPP reminds the public to report aggressive or dangerous animals immediately and to avoid approaching them.

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Area OPP Arran-Elderslie OPP Police Press Releases

21 Year Old From Brockton Arrested

(ARRAN-ELDERSLIE, ON) – On October 10, 2025, at approximately 4:42 p.m., the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a fail to remain collision on Inkerman Street in Paisley.

Police attended and learned that an off-road vehicle had collided with a cargo van after crossing into the opposite lane at a high rate of speed. The driver fled prior to police arrival. The driver of the cargo van had taken a photo of the suspect vehicle and occupants, where police were able to identify the driver from previous incidents.

Brett HAGAN, 21-years-old, resident of Brockton, was charged with:

  • Dangerous operation, CC 320.13(1)
  • Fail to comply with release order, CC 145(5)(a)

The accused was held in custody 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 Brockton OPP Police Press Releases

25-Year-Old From Walkerton Arrested After Alleyway Emergence

(BROCKTON, ON) – An All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) operator was arrested for impaired driving after being stopped by the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP).

On October 4, 2025, at approximately 6:35 p.m., a member of the South Bruce OPP was parked along Colborne Street South when they observed an ATV emerge from an alleyway and onto the roadway. The officer noticed the rider was not wearing a helmet, did not have a number plate affixed to the ATV, and failed to stop for a stop sign.

A traffic stop was initiated where the officer spoke with the rider and detected signs of impairment. They were placed under arrest and transported for further testing.

Sean COMYN, 25-years-old, resident of Walkerton, was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – B.A.C. 80+, CC 320.14(1)(b)
  • Driving while under suspension, HTA 53(1)
  • No helmet, HTAReg 316 19(1)
  • Off-road vehicle no number plate, ORVA 3(1)

The accused is set to appear at the Walkerton Ontario Court of Justice on November 5, 2025, 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.