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Area OPP OPP Police Press Releases

37 Year Old From Huron-Kinloss Arrested

(MORRIS-TURNBERRY TWP, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Huron-Kinloss Township resident with a criminal driving offence following a traffic stop on Amberley Road in Morris-Turnberry Township. 

In the early morning hours of Tuesday, November 25, 2025, Huron County OPP officers conducted a traffic stop and spoke to the vehicle driver who had consumed alcohol prior to driving.

The driver was subsequently arrested for impaired operation and transported to the Huron County OPP detachment in Clinton where they provided breath samples before a qualified OPP Intoxilyzer Breath Technician. Breath samples were provided to police which resulted in readings over the legal limit.

Joseph HADLEY, 37 years-of-age from Huron-Kinloss Twp has been charged with:

–      Operation while Impaired – Over 80.

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

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 December 29, 2025. 

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Area OPP Huron-Kinloss Kincardine OPP Police Press Releases

45 Year Old From Huron-Kinloss Arrested

(KINCARDINE, ON) – On December 8, 2025, at approximately 5:40 a.m., a member of the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) was on general patrol along Highway 9 east of Kincardine, when they stopped to check a vehicle that had left the roadway.

The investigating officer spoke with the driver and detected signs of alcohol consumption. A roadside screening device was administered, resulting in a fail. The driver was placed under arrest and transported for further testing.

Daniel RHODY, 45-years-old, of Huron-Kinloss, was charged with:

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

The accused is set to appear at the Walkerton Ontario Court of Justice on January 21, 2026, 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 Bay OPP Police Press Releases

OPP Deployed To Town Hall Meetings As Tensions Boil Over Province Wide #FilmThePolice #FTP

(NORTH BAY, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) can confirm that officers were requested in advance by the event organizers to attend a meeting held at Cassellholme on December 11, 2025. Our role in community safety includes preserving the peace and maintaining public order. In this context, we attended the event to support a safe and secure environment for all participants.

Two OPP officers were assigned to the call and remained on-site for the majority of the meeting. At one point, an OPP supervisor and an additional officer briefly attended to check on the assigned members, which accounts for the photo showing four officers.

In addition, members of the North Bay Police Service (NBPS) were present to assist, as both services work together to support community safety.

At the request of the organizers, three individuals who were already inside the auditorium were asked to leave. Officers spoke with them, and they complied without incident, remaining outside the meeting area.

There were no disturbances or enforcement actions required during the event. The role of the OPP and NBPS were solely to maintain order and support the organizers’ request for a peaceful environment.

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Area OPP OPP Owen Sound Police Press Releases

Owen Sound Homicide Update – Three Accused Returned to Canada 

(OWEN SOUND, ON) – Three individuals have been extradited to Canada to face charges stemming from a homicide investigation conducted by the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and the Owen Sound Police Service (OSPS).

On Thursday, August 17, 2023, at approximately 9:20 p.m., Sharifur Rahman, 44 years old of Owen Sound, was assaulted on 2nd Avenue East. He later succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased on Thursday, August 24, 2023. As part of the investigation, police determined the suspects had fled the country, leading the OPP and OSPS to work with international partners to coordinate overseas arrests.

On Tuesday, July 30, 2024, Police Scotland arrested 24-year-old Robert EVANS and 47-year-old Robert Busby EVANS in Edinburgh, Scotland. On Tuesday, October 29, 2024, 54-year-old Barry EVANS was arrested by Police Scotland in Dalkeith, Scotland.

Following the extradition process, on Thursday, December 11, 2025, OPP and OSPS investigators escorted the three accused from the United Kingdom (UK) to Ontario. Assistance was provided by UK law enforcement members from the National Extradition Unit of the National Crime Agency and Police Scotland.

The three accused remain in custody and are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Owen Sound on Friday, December 12, 2025.

The investigation was conducted by the OSPS under the direction of the OPP Criminal Investigation Branch, in conjunction with the Office of the Chief Coroner and the Ontario Forensic Pathology Service. Assistance was provided by the OPP West Region Crime Unit, OPP Forensic Identification Services and the OPP Regional Support Team. Support was also provided by Hanover Police Service, West Grey Police Service, Police Scotland, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL), Ottawa Fugitive Apprehension Support Team and UK law enforcement members from the National Extradition Unit of the National Crime Agency.

The OSPS and the OPP would like to express their sincere appreciation to the Owen Sound community and neighbouring jurisdictions for their patience and continued support as this investigation has continued. We are aware of the impact this investigation has had on the victim’s family and the local community. We are also deeply grateful to everyone who came forward with information to assist police during the investigation.

As this case is now before the courts, the OPP and OSPS cannot provide any additional information on the investigation.

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Area OPP OPP Police Press Releases Wellington

2 Cyclists Dead – Police Issue Warning

(WELLINGTON COUNTY, ON) – The Wellington Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is urging all road users to make safety a priority following a concerning series of motor vehicle collisions (MVCs) involving cyclists.

On December 7 and December 9, 2025, the Wellington OPP responded to two separate motor vehicle collisions involving cyclists, both resulting in fatalities of the cyclists.

With winter conditions intensifying, the Wellington OPP strongly advises against cycling on roadways, emphasizing that icy surfaces, reduced visibility, and unpredictable traffic patterns significantly increase the risk of serious collisions.

If you do have to head out onto the roadways this winter, stay visible by wearing reflective clothing and outfit your bike with studded winter tires, so you can better take on the snow, slush and ice. Also, you must equipe your bicycle with lights and reflectors if you are riding at night, in limited daylight and low-visibility weather.

Cycling and the Law

Bicycles are vehicles under the Ontario Highway Traffic Act (HTA). This means that cyclists have the same rights and responsibilities to obey all traffic laws as motorists.

Equipment Required by Law

  • Lights and reflectors: a while light mounted on the front of your bike and a red light or reflector mounted on the back, if you ride between 1/2 hour before sunset and 1/2 hour after sunrise.
  • White reflective tape on the front forks, red reflective tape on the rear forks.
  • A bell or horn.
  • Helmets are required for cyclists under the age of 18 and are strongly recommended for those over the age of 18.

The Wellington OPP encourages all cyclists to:

  • Look ahead at the forecast – if a winter storm is on the way, it’s safest to stay home.
  • Always ride sober.
  • Ride without distractions – don’t text, talk on the phone or use headphones while cycling.
  • Obey road signs and signal all turns.

For more information on the rules of use for bicycles, please visit: Cycling skills: Ontario’s guide to safe cycling | ontario.ca

Stay alert, stay visible, stay safe.

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Area OPP OPP Police Press Releases Wingham

Paul Heffer Humiliated In Front Of Staff – Taxpayers “Below the law” #CamerasUp

(Wingham, North Huron) At a public council meeting, North Huron Reeve Paul Heffer repeatedly refused to answer a direct question on whether municipal bylaw enforcement officers are permitted to enforce bylaws on municipal property — including sidewalks, parks, and memorial lands. The question arose after repeated complaints that Public Works continues to dump snow onto sidewalks, despite a property standards bylaw explicitly prohibiting such obstructions.

The exchange is notable not for what was said, but for what was avoided. Despite being asked multiple times (10x) for a yes-or-no answer, the Reeve did not confirm or deny enforcement authority. Instead, the response was deflected to service levels and meeting procedure, with a Public Works director intervening and the discussion shut down as council business commenced.

Under Ontario’s Municipal Act, municipal bylaws are enforceable by the municipality’s officers, and municipalities are generally not exempt from compliance with their own bylaws. The refusal to clarify this basic point raises concerns about selective enforcement, internal directives limiting enforcement against municipal operations, and potential safety implications — particularly where snow obstructions force schoolchildren into live traffic.

The exchange places council on record as being aware of the alleged violations and safety risks, while declining to affirm enforcement authority.

The issue is expected to surface again at North Huron’s next council meeting on Monday, December 15, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. at Council Chambers.

Residents are encouraged to arrive early. The informal period before the meeting begins has increasingly become a venue where members of the public ask direct questions of council and senior staff — particularly when clarity has not been provided through official channels.

With winter conditions ongoing and sidewalk access continuing to be a concern, residents say they want clear answers on whether municipal bylaws apply equally to the municipality itself — and who is accountable when they are not enforced.

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Area OPP Central Huron OPP Police Press Releases

30 Year Old Huron East Resident Arrested

(CENTRAL HURON, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Huron East resident with Prohibited Driving along with several other provincial offences following a traffic stop on November 22, 2025. 

On Saturday, November 22, at 3:00 p.m., Huron County OPP officers conducted a traffic stop for a vehicle during a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (R.I.D.E.) check on Stone School Line in the Municipality of Central Huron.  

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

Joshua LAYCOX, 30 years-of-age from Huron East has been charged with:

–      Operation while Prohibited.

The accused was additionally charged with three provincial offences found in the Highway Traffic Act (HTA), Cannabis Control Act (CCA), and Liquor Licence Control Act (LLCA).

The vehicle involved was towed and impounded for 45 days.

The accused was processed and later released from custody with a court appearance scheduled for January 13, 2026, at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.

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Area OPP Kincardine OPP Police Press Releases

Kincardine Resident Arrested – Name Released

(KINCARDINE, ON) – On December 6, 2025, at approximately 10:20 p.m., a member of the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) was on general patrol along Highway 21 in Kincardine, where they observed a vehicle travelling northbound with no rear lights.

A traffic stop was conducted, and the investigating officer detected signs of alcohol consumption from the driver. A roadside screening device was administered, resulting in a fail. The driver was placed under arrest and transported for further testing.

Eugene CORPUZ, 32-years-old, of Kincardine, was charged with:

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

The accused is set to appear at the Walkerton Ontario Court of Justice on January 21, 2026, 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 Chesley OPP Police Press Releases

Brockton Collision – Shawn WOODWARD Arrested

(BROCKTON, ON) – On December 5, 2025, at approximately 5:45 p.m., the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a collision on Concession 22, Municipality of Brockton.

Police attended the scene and discovered a pick-up truck in the ditch. The driver did not remain at the scene of the collision but was located nearby shortly thereafter. While interacting with the driver, the investigating officer detected signs of impairment. They were taken into custody and transported for further testing.

Shawn WOODWARD, 28-years-old, resident of Chesley was charged with:

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

The accused is set to appear at the Walkerton Ontario Court of Justice on January 21, 2026, to answer to the charge.

If you were witness to the collision, or have dash camera footage available from that area on that date and time, please contact the South Bruce OPP.

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 Howick OPP Police Press Releases

49 Year Old From Howick Arrested – Details Released

(HOWICK TOWNSHIP, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Howick Twp resident with Prohibited Driving along with several other provincial offences following a traffic stop on November 21, 2025. 

On Friday, November 21, at 7:30 p.m., Huron County OPP officers conducted a traffic stop for a vehicle on Amberley Road in Howick Twp.  

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

Jason RICHARDSON, 49 years-of-age from Howick Twp has been charged with:

–      Operation while Prohibited.

The accused was additionally charged with six provincial offences found in the Highway Traffic Act (HTA), Compulsory Automobile Insurance Act (CAIA), Tobacco Tax Act (TTA), and Liquor Licence Control Act (LLCA).

The vehicle involved was towed and impounded for 45 days.

The accused was processed and later released from custody with a court appearance scheduled for January 12, 2026, at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich. 

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Area OPP North Huron OPP Waubaushene

Drunk Driver Arrested In North Huron

(NORTH HURON, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Waubaushene, Ontario resident with a criminal driving offence following a traffic stop in the Township of North Huron on November 21, 2025. 

Just after 11:00 p.m. on Friday, November 21, 2025, Huron County OPP officers were checking driver sobriety at a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) checkpoint and conducted a traffic stop on Amberley Road in North Huron. Police spoke to the vehicle driver and discovered that they had consumed alcohol prior to driving.

The driver was subsequently arrested for impaired operation and transported to the Huron OPP detachment in Clinton where they provided breath samples before a qualified OPP Intoxilyzer Breath Technician. Breath samples were provided to police which resulted in readings over the legal limit.

Eric BRINCAT, 40 years-of-age from Waubaushene, ON has been charged with:

–      Operation while Impaired – Over 80.

The involved vehicle was towed and impounded for 7 days, and the accused’s driver’s licence was suspended for 90 days.

The accused was processed and later released from custody with a court appearance scheduled at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich on December 29 2025. 

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Area OPP Bluewater OPP Police Press Releases

Drunk Driver Arrested In Exeter – Name Released

(SOUTH HURON, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Bluewater resident with an impaired driving offence following a traffic stop on November 20, 2025, in the Town of Exeter, Municipality of South Huron. 

Just before 11:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 20, 2025, Huron County OPP officers conducted a traffic stop for a vehicle on Main Street North in Exeter. The driver was subsequently arrested for impaired operation.

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

Leslie LEWIS, 66 years-of-age from Bluewater has been charged with:

–      Impaired Operation – 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 processed and later released from custody with a court appearance scheduled at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich on December 29, 2025. 

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Area OPP Huron OPP Police Press Releases

Fatal 3 Vehicle Collision In Harriston

(HARRISTON, ON) – Members of the Wellington County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are investigating a three-vehicle collision that has resulted in a fatality.   

On Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at approximately 5:30 p.m., Wellington County OPP, local fire services, and Emergency Medical Services responded to reports of a collision involving a cyclist and two passenger vehicles on Highway 9 near Anna’s Lane. The circumstances of the collision remains under investigation. 

The cyclist, a 39-year-old male was transported to hospital and later pronounced deceased. Highway 9 remains closed between Anna’s Lane and Hutchinson Street as the investigation continues. 

OPP thanks the public for their patience and cooperation. 

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Area OPP Central Huron Huron OPP Police Press Releases

Londesboro Break & Enter – Repeat Offenders ELLIOTT & WHITFIELD Arrested Again #3Strikes

(CENTRAL HURON, ON) – The Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged two individuals following a break-in at a business property on Londesboro Road in the Municipality of Central Huron. 

On Monday, November 17, 2025, just before 1:00 a.m., Huron OPP officers were contacted about a break and enter in progress. Police arrived on scene minutes later and observed fresh tracks in the snow. During a search for the suspects, a vehicle was observed fleeing the area.

Officers followed the vehicle tracks in the fresh snow to an address near Scott Line and Moncrieff Road. With the assistance of West Region OPP Emergency Response Team (ERT) members and the West Region OPP K-9 unit, two suspects were tracked, located, and taken into custody.

As a result of the investigation, the following individuals have been charged as follows:

Shawn ELLIOTT, 49 years-of-age of Central Huron has been charged with the following offences:

–      Break and Enter a Place – Commit Indictable Offence,

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

–      Fail to Comply with Probation (two counts).

The accused was processed, held for a bail hearing, and later released from custody with a court appearance scheduled at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich on December 08, 2025.

Nollan WHITFIELD, 40 years-of-age of North Huron has been charged with the following offences:

–      Break and Enter a Place – Commit Indictable Offence,

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

–      Fail to Comply with Probation (two counts).

The accused was processed, held for a bail hearing, and later released from custody with a court appearance scheduled at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich on December 08, 2025.

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Area OPP North Perth OPP Police Press Releases

Palmerston Resident Fails To Stop For School Bus – Details Released

(NORTH PERTH, ON) – One person has been charged after failing to stop for a school bus and colliding with a stop sign in the Municipality of North Perth.

On December 4, 2025 at approximately 3:00 p.m. The Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting traffic enforcement when they observed a motor vehicle fail to stop for a school bus in the Town of Atwood. That vehicle then proceeded onto a side road where they collided with a stop sign. The driver of the vehicle and his four passengers did not sustain any injuries. During the investigation police located several containers of open alcohol in the vehicle.

The driver, a 17-year-old male resident of Palmerston was charged with the following offences under the Highway Traffic Act:

  • Fail to Stop for School Bus
  • Careless Driving
  • Fail to Surrender Licence

Additionally, the accused was charged under the Liquor Licence Control Act with:

  • Having Care or Control of a Motor Vehicle with Open Container of Liquor

The accused was issued Provincial Offence Notices in relation to the charges and released from the scene with $1,305 worth in fines. The accused will have fifteen days to decide if he will pay the fines, contest the charges in provincial court or meet with the prosecutor to discuss early resolution.

The Perth County OPP wants to remind everyone that drivers are required to stop when meeting a school bus that has its red signal lights flashing, and that the owner or driver of any vehicle that fails to do so may be charged.

If you observe any dangerous or concerning driving behaviour, please contact the Perth County OPP at 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.