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Area OPP Minto OPP Palmerston Police Press Releases

MIDDLETON Arrested In Palmerston – Details Released

(TOWN OF MINTO, ON) – The Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a local resident following an interaction with police.

On September 25, 2025, at approximately 8:30 p.m., The Wellington County OPP, responded to the report of a disturbance at a residence in Palmerston. During the interaction, an individual became uncooperative and actively resisted police.

As a result, Dallas MIDDLETON, a 29-year-old from Palmerston, was charged with:

  • Resist Peace Officer

The accused was held in custody pending a bail hearing.

If you have any information regarding this investigation or any other incident, please call the Wellington County OPP at 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 Clinton Huron Lucknow OPP Police Press Releases

Clinton Pervert Pair Facing Fraud Charges After Exposing Themselves In Lucknow #ItWasCold #OPP #PervertAlert

(HURON-KINLOSS, ON) – On August 23, 2025, at approximately 11:30 p.m., the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting patrols at an event grounds property in Lucknow during a weekend long music festival. Officers were flagged down by site staff about a confrontation involving attendants.

It is alleged that a pair of individuals deliberately exposed their genitals to a group of campers who were unknown to them, that were simply trying to enjoy the event. The two individuals were escorted from the venue and had their wristbands removed. Upon further investigation, officers discovered that the wristbands used to gain entry into the event were fraudulent.

Ryan MARRIAGE, 25-years-old, and Spencer CANTELON, 24-years-old, residents of Clinton, both face charges of:

  • Indecent act – CC 173(1)(a)
  • Fraud under $5,000 – CC 380(1)(b)

The accused are set to appear at the Walkerton Ontario Court of Justice on October 29, 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 Clearview OPP Police Press Releases

OPP Hunt Two Suspects After Clearview Shooting — Victim Survives

(CLEARVIEW, ON) – Police are releasing a video and a sketch of a suspect seeking the public’s help in an ongoing shooting investigation in Clearview Township.

On Friday, August 15, 2025, at approximately 10:00 a.m., members of the Huronia West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a shooting on a property on 15/16 Side Road near Highway 26. Officers located one individual with a gunshot wound, who was transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. 

Investigators believe that two individuals arrived at the property in a sedan. Following a verbal altercation, the passenger shot the victim before both suspects fled the scene in a dark-coloured 2011 to 2018 Volkswagen Jetta or Passat with Ontario plates.

The two suspects are described as:

Suspect #1 (passenger): 

• Male

• White with lighter complexion 

• Sandy brown hair

• May be older than the driver

Suspect #2 (driver): 

• Male 

• Possibly of Portuguese, Greek or Italian descent with darker complexion

• Beard 

• May be between 39 and 42 years old

There is no concern for public safety at this time.

A photo of the first suspect and vehicle are attached to this release. The video of the vehicle can be viewed at youtube.com/watch?v=-F5SU0G8YBA.

This investigation is being conducted by the Huronia West OPP Detachment under the direction of the OPP Criminal Investigation Branch. 

Anyone with any information is encouraged to contact the Huronia West OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or ontariocrimestoppers.ca, where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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Area OPP Central Huron Huron Huron East North Huron OPP Police Press Releases South Huron

Huron County OPP Warn Parents: Kids Under 16 Can’t Ride E-Scooters #YouWereWarned

(HURON COUNTY, ON) – The Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) would like to provide some up-to-date information pertaining to battery-powered scooters (e-scooters) as police are seeing a number of people, including children under the age of 16 years operating these in our communities.

Two-wheeled electric scooters are becoming very popular, especially with the younger segment of our population. E-scooters are reasonably priced, portable, and fun to ride. The problem is that many people do not know what laws and restrictions apply to these vehicles.

In Ontario, municipalities can create by-laws that either allow or restrict the use of e-scooters on their roadways. Most municipalities DO NOT allow e-scooters on their roadways. Generally, e-scooters are only allowed to be operated on private property.

Check with your local municipality for e-scooter information in your area.

The attached information card (see photos) outlines the e-scooter laws in Ontario:

Visit Ontario.ca/Escooters for more information.

Remember – traffic safety is everyone’s responsibility!

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Area OPP Listowel OPP Perth Police Press Releases West Perth

Listowel: OPP, Stratford Police Arrest 22 Year Old Linked to Property Crimes Across Six Regions

(PERTH, ON) – Police have arrested one individual following multiple property crimes in Perth, Huron, Wellington, Oxford, Stratford, and Waterloo Region.

Throughout the month of September 2025, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and Stratford Police Service investigated several property crimes.

On September 23, 2025, members of the Perth County OPP along with the Community Street Crime Unit, located a stolen vehicle, in the town of Listowel, North Perth. The driver attempted to flee on foot however they were taken into custody without incident.

As a result, police charged 22-year-old, Tyler STANLEY, of West Perth with the following Criminal Code offences:

  • Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000
  • Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000 (Three Counts)
  • Theft Over $5,000 (Two Counts)
  • Operation while Prohibited
  • Fail to Comply with Probation Order

The accused has been held in custody following an appearance before the Ontario Court of Justice, located in Stratford on September 24, 2025. Additionally, Stratford Police Service has charged the accused with multiple offences in relation to incidents that occurred in their jurisdiction.

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Area OPP OPP Police Press Releases South Bruce

Victim Scammed Out Of $150,000 Tractor

(SOUTH BRUCE, ON) – On September 15, 2025, the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a fraud involving the sale of a tractor from an address along Concession 2 in the Municipality of South Bruce.

The victim made arrangements for the sale of the tractor, only to discover that after it was transported from the location, that the method of transaction was fraudulent. The tractor was observed being removed by a white transport truck with a flatbed trailer.

Police are searching for the following:

  • 2017 Fendt 714 Vario with 5×85 front-end loader attached – green & red in colour – serial # 738222694

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 Bluewater OPP Police Press Releases

Bayfield Assault – Evan SMITH Arrested

(BLUEWATER, ON) – The Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged an individual following an incident on Long Hill Road in the Municipality of Bluewater on September 18th, 2025. 

On Thursday, September 18th, 2025, Huron OPP officers were contacted by the complainant, who was reportedly assaulted by another person in Bayfield earlier that same day. Police subsequently located and arrested the suspect on September 19th.

Evan SMITH, 31-years-of-age from Central Huron has been charged with the following offence:

–      Assault Causing Bodily Harm.

The accused was processed and later released from custody with a court appearance scheduled at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich on October 27th, 2025.

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Area OPP Mount Forest OPP Police Press Releases Wellington Wellington North

Telecom Wire Theft Threatens Emergency Services; OPP Urges “Vigilance” – Gordon KOSTAL Arrested

(WELLINGTON NORTH TWP, ON) – The Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) have arrested one individual in relation to theft of telecommunication wires.

On September 18, 2025, at approximately 7:00 p.m., the Wellington County OPP received a report a telecommunication wires being cut at a local business on Egremont Street within Mount Forest, and the wires were positioned to be stolen later that night.

The Wellington CSCU responded and as a result of the investigation, the suspect was located and arrested within the early morning hours of September 19, 2025.

Gordon KOSTAL, a 44-year-old of Mount Forest is charged under the Criminal Code with: Theft under $5000.

The accused was held in custody pending a bail hearing.

Theft and damage to telecommunication lines are more than just property crimes, they can have serious public safety consequences. These lines support critical services like 911 emergency access, medical alert systems, and internet and phone connectivity. When they’re compromised, entire communities can lose access to emergency help and essential communication, putting lives at risk and disrupting daily life.

Telecommunication wires are often targeted for their copper content, which is commonly resold at scrap yards, making them a target for theft.

The Wellington County OPP urges the public to report any suspicious activity near telecom infrastructure to help protect these vital services.

Any person with information regarding this incident should contact the Wellington County OPP at 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 ASHFIELD COLBORNE WAWANOSH Huron OPP Police Press Releases

16 Year Old Follows Ambery Road Into Lake Huron #OPP #Joyride

(ASHFIELD-COLBORNE-WAWANOSH TWP, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a youth from Wellington North, Arthur following a single motor vehicle collision on September 14, 2025, in the Township of ACW. 

At 11:55 p.m., on Sunday, September 14, 2025, Huron County OPP received a report of a collision involving an automobile that left the west end of Amberley Road and entered Lake Huron.

Huron County OPP attended the scene and discovered that the involved 4-door sedan had left the roadway, rolled, and landed on the roof in the water approximately ten meters from shore. The two occupants had exited the vehicle uninjured.

A 16-year-old youth from Wellington North, Arthur has been charged with:

–      Dangerous Operation.

The identity of the accused is protected under the Youth Criminal Justice Act.

The accused was processed and later released from custody with a court appearance scheduled at the Ontario Youth Court of Justice – Goderich on November 13th, 2025. 

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Area OPP Listowel OPP Police Press Releases

Listowel Church Break In – Do You Recognize These People?

(NORTH PERTH, ON) – Police are seeking the publics assistance with identifying persons of interest in relation to a break and enter that occurred at a local church in the Municipality of North Perth.

On September 19, 2025 the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) launched an investigation into a break and enter that occurred shortly before 3:00 a.m. at a local church on Tremaine Ave South in the town of Listowel.

The persons of interest are described as:

Peron of interest one:

  • Male
  • Hooded sweatshirt
  • Backpack
  • Gloves
  • Riding a bicycle

Person of interest two:

  • Unknown gender
  • Light colour hooded sweatshirt
  • Winter hat
  • Light colour pants
  • Riding a bicycle

The Perth County OPP is requesting anyone who may have information 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 ASHFIELD COLBORNE WAWANOSH Huron OPP Police Press Releases

ACW Resident Faces Impaired and Mischief Charges After ATV Incident – Name Released #OPP #Crime

(ASHFIELD-COLBORNE-WAWANOSH TWP, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged an ACW Twp resident with criminal offences following a collision investigation in ACW Twp on September 10th, 2025. 

Just after 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, Huron County OPP officers responded to a report of a collision involving a pickup truck and an off-road vehicle on River Mill Line near Nile Road. While at the scene, police observed an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) attend the location. The ATV driver had consumed alcohol prior to operating the machine, and they were subsequently arrested for impaired operation. During transport and lodging, the accused damaged the police cruiser and cell area.

The accused has been charged as follows:

Ashton CLEMENTS, 26 years-of-age from ACW Twp, has been charged with:

–      Impaired Operation – Over 80,

–      Mischief to Property Under $5,000.

The accused was processed and later released from custody with a court appearance scheduled at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich on October 20th, 2025. 

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Area OPP Goderich Huron OPP Police Press Releases

Goderich Man Busted After GPS Outs Stolen Golf Cart

(GODERICH, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Goderich resident with a criminal offence following a report to police involving a stolen golf cart that was affixed with a GPS tracking device. 

On Monday, September 15, 2025, Huron County OPP officers received a report of the possible location of a stolen golf cart in the Town of Goderich. The golf cart owner reported the golf cart stolen two days previous from a golf course property in Huron-Kinloss Twp, South Bruce County. Officers attended the location of the GPS tracking device and spoke to an individual. A golf cart was located inside a trailer on the property and confirmed to be the same stolen golf cart. A suspect was arrested at the scene.

The suspect has been charged as follows:

John BOURGEOIS, 59 years-of-age from Goderich has been charged with:

–      Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000.

The accused was processed and later released from custody with a court appearance scheduled at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich on October 27th, 2025. 

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Area OPP Bluewater OPP Police Press Releases

Goderich Resident Arrested After Ditch Incident #OPP

(BLUEWATER, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Goderich resident with several criminal driving offences following a collision in the Municipality of Bluewater on September 13th, 2025. 

At 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, September 13, 2025, Huron County OPP officers responded to a report of a single-vehicle collision into a ditch on Goshen Line in Bluewater. Police attended the scene and located the driver who was arrested for impaired operation and dangerous driving.

The driver was 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.

As a result of the investigation, the accused has been charged as follows:

Adam CHILTON, 42 years-of-age from Goderich has been charged with:

–      Dangerous Operation,

–      Impaired Operation – Alcohol and Drug,

–      Impaired Operation – Over 80.

The involved vehicle was towed and impounded for seven days. The accused’ driver’s licence 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 October 20, 2025. 

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Area OPP Huron Huron East OPP Police Press Releases

Vanastra Disturbance Leads to Assault, Threat Charges Against Huron East Woman #OPP

(HURON EAST, ON) – On Sunday, September 7th, 2025, members of the Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a disturbance at an address in the Village of Vanastra, Municipality of Huron East.

As a result of the investigation, OPP learned that the involved suspect had allegedly committed an assault and threatened another person while causing a disturbance.

The suspect was arrested and charged under the Criminal Code with the following offences:

Ann HALLEY, 60 years-of-age from Huron East has been charged with:

–      Assault,

–      Uttering Threats to Cause Death or Bodily Harm,

–      Causing a Disturbance.

The accused was processed and later released from custody with a court date scheduled at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich on October 20th, 2025.

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 Brockton OPP Police Press Releases

From Saugeen to Soggy: Popped Raft Sparks River Rescue #FloatieFail

(BROCKTON, ON) – On September 21, 2025, at approximately 8:42 p.m., the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a person stranded along the Saugeen River after their inflatable raft had punctured.

After approximately an hour into the search, officers located the individual. The Hanover Fire Department attended with a rescue vessel in order to bring them to shore, uninjured.

While inflatable watercrafts are a fun activity for the swimming pool, you put yourself at risk when attempting to take them down the Saugeen River or out on Lake Huron.