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Area OPP Huron East OPP Police Press Releases

Seaforth Brawl Ends With Arrests Of COLLINGS, DODDS & MAES

(HURON EAST, ON) – On Sunday, October 19th, 2025, in the early morning hours, members of the Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a large fight at an address on Main Street North in the Town of Seaforth, Municipality of Huron East.

As a result of the investigation, OPP learned that three involved suspects had allegedly committed assaults on other individuals.

The suspects were arrested shortly after the incident and charged under the Criminal Code with the following offences:

Stephanie COLLINGS, 34 years-of-age from Huron East 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 December 15, 2025.

Owen DODDS, 32 years-of-age from London 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 December 15, 2025.

Annick MAES, 33 years-of-age from Stratford has been charged with:

–      Assault,

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

The accused was processed and later released from custody with a court date scheduled at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich on December 15, 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 ASHFIELD COLBORNE WAWANOSH OPP Police Press Releases

Belgrave Road Arrest – Details Released

(ASHFIELD-COLBORNE-WAWANOSH TWP, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a St. Catherines, Ontario resident with impaired driving offences following a traffic stop on October 12th, 2025, in Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh Township. 

Just after 10:50 a.m. on Sunday, October 12th, 2025, Huron County OPP officers conducted a traffic stop for a speeding vehicle on Belgrave Road in ACW Twp. The driver was subsequently arrested for impaired operation.

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

Hunter QUINN, 32 years-of-age from St. Catherines, has been charged with:

–      Impaired Operation – Alcohol and Drug,

–      Impaired Operation – Over 80.

The accused was additionally charged with offences found in the Highway Traffic Act (HTA) and Compulsory Automobile Insurance Act (CAIA).

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 November 17th, 2025. 

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Area OPP Exeter OPP Police Press Releases South Huron

Exeter Assaults – Urque GORDON Violently Taken Down By OPP

(SOUTH HURON, ON) – On Friday, October 10th, 2025, members of the Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of an assault at Victoria Park located in the Town of Exeter, Municipality of South Huron.

As a result of the investigation, OPP learned that the involved suspect had allegedly brandished a knife and committed assaults on two individuals.

The suspect was located by police shortly after the incident and resisted arrest, fleeing on foot. Officers once again located the suspect at a different location and were able to administer pepper spray successfully and arrest the suspect after they resisted arrest a second time.

The accused has been charged under the Criminal Code with the following offences:

Urque GORDON, 55 years-of-age from South Huron has been charged with:

–      Assault with a Weapon – (two counts),

–      Assault – (two counts),

–      Resist Peace Officer – (two counts)

The accused was processed, held for a bail hearing, then later released from custody with a court date scheduled at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich on November 03, 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 Centre Of Wellington OPP Police Press Releases

82 Year Old Runs Stop Sign Sending Innocent Pedestrian to Hospital

(CENTRE WELLINGTON TOWNSHIP, ON) – Charges have been laid against a driver following a collision involving a pedestrian. 

On October 16, 2025, at approximately 5:00 p.m., the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), responded to a two-vehicle collision at the intersection of Garafraxa Street East and Cameron Street in Fergus. During the collision, a pedestrian was also struck.

The vehicle occupants did not sustain any injuries, and the pedestrian was transported to a local hospital with minor injuries.

As a result of the investigation, an 82-year-old from Brantford, is charged under the Highway Traffic Act with:

  • Disobey stop sign – fail to stop

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Provincial Offences Court – Guelph on a later date.

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. If you have a non-emergency traffic complaint, you may also call 1-888-310-1122.

Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS). You may be eligible for a reward from Crime Stoppers of up to $2,000.

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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.