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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.

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Area OPP Huron Huron-Kinloss Police Press Releases

Hit & Run – Photos Released

(HURON-KINLOSS, ON) – On October 4, 2025, at approximately 6:36 p.m., the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a collision in the area of Highway 21 and Concession 2, Township of Huron-Kinloss.

Police attended the scene to learn that a pick-up truck had struck a hydro pole and fled the scene with assistance from another individual. Vehicles were last seen travelling westbound on Concession 2 towards Point Clark. Police are looking for further information on the following two vehicles:

  • Dark blue late model pick-up truck, possibly a GMC or Dodge. Airbags were deployed, damage to front end and passenger side doors. Male driver approximately 40-50 years old, wearing a white & blue plaid short sleeve button up shirt and dark coloured jeans.
  • Light coloured GMC pick-up truck with cap. Male driver approximately 40-50 years old, wearing a baseball cap, short sleeve shirt and jean shorts.

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-Kinloss OPP Police Press Releases

Kincardine Resident Airlifted – Road Reopened

(HURON-KINLOSS, ON) – Bruce Road 1 has reopened following an overnight collision and closure.

Police, Bruce County Paramedic Services and Huron-Kinloss Fire & Emergency Services attended after 8:30 p.m., for a collision involving a farm tractor and a pick-up truck & trailer. Both vehicles were northbound on Bruce Road 1 when the tractor was struck from behind.

The operator of the tractor, a 29-year-old resident of Kincardine, was air lifted to a London area trauma centre with serious injuries.

Bruce Road 1 was closed between Bruce Road 6 and Grey Ox Avenue; but has now been reopened. The investigation remains ongoing, and no charges have been laid at this time.

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 Wellington North

21 Year Old From Mount Forest Arrested

(WELLINGTON NORTH TOWNSHIP, ON) – A Mount Forest resident has been charged with impaired driving after being found asleep at the wheel.

On October 11, 2025, at approximately 3:30 a.m., the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a traffic complaint from a concerned member of the public, reporting an unresponsive driver in a vehicle parked in a live lane on Main Street in Mount Forest.

As a result of the investigation, Lawrence CALDER, a 21-year-old from Mount Forest, was charged under the Criminal Code with:

  • Operation while Impaired – alcohol and drugs
  • Operation while Impaired – blood and alcohol concentration (80 plus)

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice – Guelph on October 21, 2025.

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 Huron-Kinloss OPP Police Press Releases

Tractor Vs Pick-up Truck Collision – One Airlifted To Hospital

(HURON-KINLOSS, ON) – On October 13, 2025, at approximately 8:30 p.m., the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a motor vehicle collision on Bruce Road 1 near Kairshea Avenue, Township of Huron-Kinloss.

Police attended the scene with Bruce County Paramedic Services and Huron-Kinloss Fire & Emergency Services to discover a collision involving a farm tractor and a pick-up truck & trailer.

The operator of the tractor was transported to a local hospital and later air lifted to a London area trauma centre with serious injuries.

Bruce Road 1 is closed between Bruce Road 6 and Grey Ox Avenue. Updates to follow when available.

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 Middlesex OPP Police Press Releases

15 Year Old Dead – Cornelis VERHEYEN Arrested

(NORTH MIDDLESEX, ON) – Members of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Crime Unit have charged an individual as a result of a farming accident that claimed a life in North Middlesex.

On September 20, 2025, at 4:03 p.m., members of the Middlesex County OPP, Lambton County EMS and local fire were dispatched to a farm on Parkhill Drive in the Municipality of North Middlesex for the report of a farming accident.

Investigation revealed an individual was located unconscious in a well on the property and was subsequently transported to hospital.

The individual, a 15-year-old of Arkona, was later pronounced deceased at hospital. 

Members of the Middlesex County OPP along with the Ministry of Labour and Office of the Coroner were called in to assist with the investigation.

As a result, Cornelis VERHEYEN, a 58-year-old of North Middlesex, has been charged under the Criminal Code with:

  • Causing Death by Criminal Negligence

The accused has been released from police custody and is scheduled to attend the Ontario Court of Justice on December 18, 2025.

The OPP can be reached anytime, anywhere in the Province of Ontario at 9-1-1 or our non-emergent line at 1-888-310-1122. 

Should you wish to remain anonymous, you can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000.  

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Area OPP OPP Police Press Releases

Kaylee ZANTINGH – Impaired Driving

(HALDIMAND COUNTY) – Impaired charge laid after police locate an individual in the driver’s seat who appeared to be sleeping.

On October 6, 2025, at approximately 2:25 p.m., while members of the Haldimand detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were on foot patrol, they located the vehicle occupied by only the driver on Tamarac Street, Dunnville.

Upon speaking with the driver, it became apparent that they had consumed an intoxicating substance and testing was administered.

 Kaylee ZANTINGH, 31-years-old of Dunnville has been charged with the following:

  •  Operation while Impaired – Alcohol and Drugs

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Cayuga on November 18, 2025.

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Area OPP Central Huron Clinton OPP Police Press Releases

ALERT: Clinton To Be Used As Training Ground #Already51st

(CENTRAL HURON, ON) – Members of the Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), West Region OPP Tactics and Rescue Unit (TRU), and West Region OPP Emergency Response Team (ERT), are partnering with the Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB) and Huron-Perth Catholic District School Board (HPCDSB) on October 10th to conduct emergency response training at the Central Huron Secondary School and St. Annes Catholic Secondary School in Clinton.

The schools will be closed to students as they have a P.A. Day on October 10th.

Emergency responders will be conducting training exercises pertaining to scenarios involving high risk situations including active attackers. Training is planned to commence at 09:00 a.m. and will continue until approximately 3:30 p.m. on Friday, October 10th.

Members of the public will notice several emergency response vehicles and personnel in and around the school properties and need not be alarmed.

“Integrated response training plays a crucial role in public and officer safety. Police-school collaboration enhances our emergency preparedness and supports community safety and wellbeing “, stated Inspector Laura Lee Brown, Huron OPP Detachment Commander.

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Area OPP Howick Huron OPP Police Press Releases

Howick Teen Among Those Arrested, Stolen Vehicle Recovered – DUNN & GILLEY #3Strikes #TeenageDirtbags

(TILLSONBURG ON) – Three accused are facing multiple charges after a call for service for a suspicious vehicle resulted in the recovery of a stolen vehicle.

On October 5, 2025, at approximately 7:30 a.m., members of the Oxford County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Detachment were dispatched to a report of a suspicious vehicle on Simcoe Street, in the Town of Tillsonburg.

Upon locating the vehicle, officers attempted a traffic stop. The vehicle failed to stop and fled at a high rate of speed. Police later located the occupants and vehicle on Plank Line, in the Township of South-West Oxford.

Investigation revealed that the vehicle was found to be stolen.

A 17-year-old youth has been charged with:  

·      Flight from Peace Officer

·      Dangerous Operation

·      Possession Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000 – In Canada.

Additionally, Chloe Dunn, 18-years-old from St Catharine’s, and Benjamin Gilley, 19-years-old from Howick Township, have both been charged with Possession Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000 – In Canada.

All three accused have been released from custody and will appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Woodstock on a later date.

The youth’s identity is protected under the Youth Criminal Justice Act (YCJA).

If you have any information that may be helpful, please call the Oxford OPP at 1-888-310-1122. If you wish to remain anonymous, you can call 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 Mildmay OPP Police Press Releases Wellington North

Fatal Collision Near Mount Forest Claims Life Of Mildmay Resident

(WELLINGTON NORTH, ON) – Members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Wellington County Detachment are investigating a fatal single-vehicle collision involving a motorcycle.    

On Monday, October 6, 2025, at approximately 5:15 p.m., officers were dispatched to a report of an ejected motorcyclist on Sideroad 3 West, south of Mount Forest. A 68-year-old male from Mildmay was pronounced deceased at the scene.

Sideroad 3 West was closed between Sally Street and Concession 11 for several hours, while members of the OPP Technical Collision Investigation team and a Reconstructionist conducted an on-scene investigation. The roadway has since re-opened.

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

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Area OPP Centre Of Wellington Clinton OPP Police Press Releases

Clinton Resident Arrested In Fergus – Details Released

(CENTRE WELLINGTON TOWNSHIP, ON) – The Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged one person with impaired driving following a proactive traffic stop.

On October 5, 2025, shortly after 12:00 a.m., a member of the Wellington OPP, was conducting proactive patrol near local bars within Fergus and located a suspected impaired individual getting into their vehicle, which prompted a traffic stop.

As a result of the investigation, a 61-year-old from Clinton, has been charged under the Criminal Code with:

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

The accused has been released from police custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice – Guelph at a later date.

The identity of the accused will not be disclosed out of concern for their wellbeing.

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 OPP Police Press Releases Wingham

16 Year Old From Huron-Kinloss Arrested After Incident At F.E. Madill High School

(NORTH HURON TWP, ON) – The Huron Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating an incident that took place on Monday, October 06, 2025.   

On October 06, 2025, just before 9:00 a.m., police were contacted to investigate a threat made by a high school student toward another student.

A “hold and secure” of F.E. Madill Secondary School in Wingham was activated by school officials while staff and police searched the school property for the suspect.

Investigators were able to locate the suspect who was arrested shortly after.

As a result of the investigation, a 16-year-old young person from Huron-Kinloss Township has been charged with:

–      Assault with a Weapon.

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 December 04, 2025.

Any person with information regarding this incident or any other incident is asked to contact Huron OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or (519) 482-1677. 

Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or submit a web tip at “P3tips.com” where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.