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Area OPP ASHFIELD COLBORNE WAWANOSH Goderich Huron OPP Police Press Releases

60 Year Old From ACW Arrested – Name Released

(GODERICH, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged an Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh Township resident with an impaired driving offence following a traffic stop on November 15, 2025, in the Town of Goderich. 

Just after 9:30 p.m. on Saturday, November 15, 2025, Huron County OPP officers conducted a traffic stop for a vehicle on Wolfe Street in Goderich. 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.

Christopher PLANT, 60 years-of-age from ACW Twp 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 ASHFIELD COLBORNE WAWANOSH Huron OPP Police Press Releases

Numerous Assaults In ACW #WaitInTheTruck

(ASHFIELD-COLBORNE-WAWANOSH TWP, ON) – On November 11, 2025, members of the Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) investigated a matter involving intimate partners in the Township of Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh (ACW).

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

A 44-year-old individual from ACW Twp has been arrested and charged under the Criminal Code with the following offences:

–      Assault – Spousal – (six counts),

–      Assault with a Weapon – (two counts),

–      Aggravated Assault – Spousal,

–      Assault Causing Bodily Harm – Spousal – (four counts),

–      Uttering Threats to Cause Bodily Harm – Spousal.

The accused was processed and held for a bail hearing. The accused was later remanded into custody with a later court date scheduled at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.

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 ASHFIELD COLBORNE WAWANOSH Huron-Kinloss OPP Police Press Releases

Tyler DENHAM Arrested In A-C-W For Drunk Driving

(ASHFIELD-COLBORNE-WAWANOSH TWP, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Huron-Kinloss Township resident with impaired driving offences following a traffic stop on October 29, 2025, in Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh Township. 

Just after 11:30 p.m. on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, Huron County OPP officers conducted a traffic stop for a vehicle on Bluewater Highway 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.

Tyler DENHAM, 39 years-of-age from Huron-Kinloss Twp. has been charged with:

–      Impaired Operation – Alcohol and Drug,

–      Impaired Operation – Over 80.

The accused was additionally charged with two offences found in the Highway Traffic Act (HTA).

The involved vehicle 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 24, 2025. 

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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 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 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 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 ASHFIELD COLBORNE WAWANOSH Huron London OPP Police Press Releases

Arrest In A-C-W: PETTEPLACE

(ASHFIELD-COLBORNE-WAWANOSH TWP, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a London, Ontario resident with impaired driving offences following a traffic stop on September 1st, 2025, in Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh Township. 

Just after 7:15 a.m. on Monday, September 1st, 2025, Huron County OPP officers conducted a traffic stop for a speeding vehicle on Bluewater Highway 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.

Michael PETTEPLACE, 51 years of age from London, has been charged with:

–      Impaired Operation – Alcohol and Drug,

–      Impaired Operation – Over 80.

The accused was additionally charged with an offence found in the 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 October 6th, 2025. 

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Area OPP ASHFIELD COLBORNE WAWANOSH Central Huron Goderich Huron OPP Police Press Releases

Cove Beach Chaos: Two Young Drivers Caught on Camera Doing Stunts – Names Released

(GODERICH, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged two individuals following incidents that took place in the Town of Goderich on Saturday September 13th, 2025.   

On September 16th, 2025, police were contacted by Town of Goderich staff to investigate damage to property owned by the Town at the Cove Beach area. Video surveillance in the area caught two different drivers performing stunts with their vehicles in the parking area near the Cove Beach on September 13th, 2025.

Police identified and later located the two individuals responsible, and they were arrested for the offences of Mischief and Stunt Driving.

Brooke HAYES, 23 years-of-age from Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh Township has been charged with:

–      Mischief Under $5,000.

The accused was additionally charged with an offence found in the Highway Traffic Act (HTA), Drive Motor Vehicle – Perform Stunt.

The accused was processed and later released from custody with a court appearance scheduled at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich on November 24th, 2025.

Damian PHILLIP-THRUPP, 22 years-of-age from Central Huron has been charged with:

–      Mischief Under $5,000.

The accused was additionally charged with an offence found in the Highway Traffic Act (HTA), Drive Motor Vehicle – Perform Stunt.

The accused was processed and later released from custody with a court appearance scheduled at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich on November 24th, 2025.

If you witness a crime or have information that can assist police, please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122, or call 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), or leave a secure web tip at P3tips.com.

Police would like to remind the public that the Town of Goderich utilizes CCTV video surveillance with cameras placed strategically throughout Goderich. The Town of Goderich will continue to work closely with the OPP to hold individuals accountable for any unlawful activity.

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Arrest In A-C-W

(ASHFIELD-COLBORNE-WAWANOSH TWP, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Chatham resident with criminal driving offences following an investigation in the Township of Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh on August 18th, 2025. 

Just before 11:00 p.m. on Monday, August 18, 2025, Huron County OPP officers responded to a disturbance at the Falls Reserve Conservation Area. Officers stopped a vehicle in the area and spoke with the driver. The driver was subsequently arrested for impaired operation and later refused to provide a breath sample as required by law. The accused was charged as follows:

Christopher DARBYSON, 34 years-of-age from Chatham has been charged with:

–      Failure or Refusal to Comply with Demand,

–      Operation while Impaired – Alcohol and Drug.

The vehicle involved was towed and impounded for seven days. The accused drivers 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 September 15th, 2025. 

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Eldon WOOD From ACW Arrested

(ASHFIELD-COLBORNE-WAWANOSH, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged an Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh (ACW) Township resident with multiple criminal driving offences following a single-vehicle collision in ACW Twp, on August 02, 2025. 

Just after 7:35 p.m. on Saturday, August 02, 2025, Huron County OPP officers responded to a report of a single vehicle collision involving a dirt bike on Berry Avenue in ACW Twp. The driver was located nearby with minor injuries. Police arrested the driver for impaired operation and dangerous driving and also discovered that they were prohibited from driving a motor vehicle. Police discovered that the accused had been operating a second motor vehicle after consuming alcohol.

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

Eldon WOOD, 24 years-of-age from ACW Twp has been charged with:

–      Dangerous Operation – (two counts),

–      Impaired Operation – Alcohol and Drug – (two counts),

–      Impaired Operation – Over 80 (two counts),

–      Operation while Prohibited – (two counts).

The accused was processed and later released from custody with a court appearance scheduled at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich on September 15, 2025. 

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ASHFIELD COLBORNE WAWANOSH OPP Police Press Releases

ACW Break & Enter – Trevor STRUTH Arrested Again #3Strikes

(ASHFIELD-COLBORNE-WAWANOSH TWP, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged an individual following a break and enter to a shed at a rural property on June 28th, 2025.

At 11:40 a.m. on Saturday, June 28, 2025, OPP were contacted about an individual that was discovered unlawfully in a shed by a property owner on MTO Road in ACW Twp. Officers arrived on scene and arrested the individual who was identified and charged with several criminal offences.

The accused has been charged as follows:

Trevor STRUTH, 48 years of age from No Fixed Address has been charged with:

–      Break and Enter,

–      Fail to Comply with Probation Order – (three counts).

The accused was processed and held for a bail hearing, where they were remanded into custody with a court appearance scheduled at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich. 

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ACW Assault – Repeat Offender Arthur BUDARICK Arrested Again #3Strikes

(ASHFIELD-COLBORNE-WAWANOSH TWP, ON) – On Wednesday, June 25th, 2025, members of the Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a disturbance in the Township of Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh.

As a result of the investigation, OPP learned that the involved suspect had allegedly assaulted and threatened two persons.

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

Arthur BUDARICK, 35 years-of-age from No Fixed Address has been charged with:

–      Assault,

–      Uttering Threats to Cause Bodily Harm or Death,

–      Assault Causing Bodily Harm,

–      Fail to Comply with Probation Order.

The accused was processed, held for a bail hearing, and remanded into custody with a court date scheduled at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.

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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Lucknow Line Traffic Stop Results In Numerous Charges

(ASHFIELD-COLBORNE-WAWANOSH TOWNSHIP, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a commercial truck driver and the trucking company that owns the vehicle following a traffic stop on February 5th, 2025, in ACW Twp. 

Just before 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 5th, 2025, Huron County OPP officers were patrolling on Lucknow Line in ACW Twp when the Automated Licence Plate Recognition (ALPR) equipment in the cruiser alerted the officer to the licence plate of a passing commercial motor vehicle. A traffic stop was conducted and officers spoke to the driver, discovering further infractions.

The 53-year-old driver from Brampton has been charged under the Highway Traffic Act and Compulsory Automobile Insurance Act as follows:

–      Driving While Under Suspension,

–      Use Plate not Authorized for Vehicle,

–      Fail to Maintain Daily Log,

–      Operate Commercial Motor Vehicle – no valid CVOR,

–      Operate Commercial Motor Vehicle – no validated Permit,

–      Fail to Have Insurance Card,

–      Fail to Surrender Permit for Trailer.

The trucking company, also based in Brampton was charged with the following offences:

–      Permit Use of Plate Not Authorized,

–      Operate Commercial Motor Vehicle – no validated Permit.

The involved vehicle was towed from the scene.

The accused parties now face a court appearance scheduled at the Provincial Offences Court – Goderich. 

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Another Local Assault #WaitInTheTruck

(ASHFIELD-COLBORNE-WAWANOSH TWP, ON) – On January 31st, 2025, members of the Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) investigated a matter involving intimate partners in Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh Township (ACW Twp).

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

A 26-year-old individual from ACW Twp has been arrested and charged under the Criminal Code with the following offence:

–      Assault – Spousal.

The accused was processed and later released from custody with a court date scheduled at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich on March 03, 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.victimserviceshuron.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.