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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.

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16 Year Old Drunk Driver Arrested

(ASHFIELD-COLBORNE-WAWANOSH TOWNSHIP, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged an Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh (ACW) Township young driver following a rollover collision on December 15th, 2024, in ACW Twp. 

Just after 4:40 a.m. on Sunday, December 15th, 2024, Huron County OPP officers received a report of a rollover collision into a hydro pole on Lanesville Line. Officers attended the scene and spoke to the driver. Officers determined that the driver’s ability to operate the motor vehicle was impaired.

The driver was arrested for impaired operation and 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 the legal limit.

A 16-year-old youth from ACW Twp has been charged with:

–      Operation while Impaired – Over 80.

The accused was additionally charged with two offences under the Highway Traffic Act (HTA) in relation to graduated licencing violations.

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 later released from custody with a court appearance scheduled at the Ontario Youth Court of Justice – Goderich on February 13th, 2025. 

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Collision Closed Lucknow Line

(ASHFIELD-COLBORNE-WAWANOSH TOWNSHIP, ON) – Serious collision closes Lucknow Line at Nile Road in ACW Township.

On October 28th, 2024, at 12:20 p.m., the Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Lucknow Fire Department, Goderich Fire Department, and Huron County Paramedic Services responded to a report of a serious collision involving two motor vehicles at the intersection of Lucknow Line and Nile Road.

A pickup truck and passenger car were involved in the collision. The intersection is controlled by stop signs on Nile Road for traffic travelling east and west.

Emergency responders located five injured vehicle occupants who were transported to local hospitals, one of which was later transported to a London Hospital with more serious injuries. A sixth vehicle occupant was not injured.

The OPP closed sections of Lucknow Line and Nile Road for the investigation. Roads were later re-opened. Thankfully, all injuries were reported to be non-life threatening.

The cause of the collision is being investigated.

The OPP would like to remind all motorists to pay attention to posted traffic signage, stay alert, and always wear your seatbelts. “You never know when you may need them!”, states Constable Craig Soldan of the Huron OPP.

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Deceased Identified

(ASHFIELD-COLBORNE-WAWANOSH, ON) – Police have identified the male found on the Lake Huron shoreline eight years ago using investigative genetic genealogy (IGG).

On October 15, 2016, male human remains were discovered on the Lake Huron shoreline located north of Port Albert. The adult male was wearing a life jacket. As a result, members of the Huron County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) began an investigation under the direction of the OPP Criminal Investigation Branch (CIB).

According to the Ontario Forensic Pathology Service (OFPS), the cause of death was undetermined. However, foul play was not suspected in his death.

Investigators suspected that a man who was previously interviewed by SooToday on September 15, 2016, under the assumed name of Mitchell NELSON, could be the male discovered deceased a month later. The OPP requested public assistance for information through media relations and social media. A photo is attached to this media release.

CIB detectives submitted the male’s DNA for IGG in January 2023 to determine the male’s identity. The Toronto Police Service (TPS) provided genealogy support and on July 15, 2024, a family member’s DNA was used to confirm that the male was Garnet Michael NELSON of Alberta. He was 56 years old at the time of his death and investigators have confirmed that he is the same man that was interviewed by the news outlet in September 2016.

The investigation was assisted by Huron County OPP Crime Unit, OPP Forensic Identification Services, Victim Services, TPS, the Office of the Chief Coroner (OCC) and OFPS.

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Fuel Truck Rollover Closed Road

(ASHFIELD-COLBORNE-WAWANOSH TWP, ON) – A fuel truck rollover has closed Cherrydale Road in ACW Township for emergency and clean up crews.

On September 06, 2024, just before 1:00 p.m., the Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Goderich Fire Department, Huron County Paramedic Services responded to a report of a rollover collision involving a fuel tanker truck on Cherrydale Road near Benmiller.

Emergency responders located one injured vehicle driver who was transported to a local hospital for minor injury.

The truck had diesel fuel and gasoline on board at the time. Clean up crews were called in to off-load the truck contents.

Cherrydale Road is closed for the investigation, clean up and vehicle removal, which will take several hours to complete.

Police are continuing to investigate the cause of the collision.

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Repeat Offender Arrested For Attempted Murder

(ASHFIELD-COLBORNE-WAWANOSH TOWNSHIP, ON) – An investigation conducted by the Huron Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Crime Unit has culminated in criminal charges against a Stratford resident.

On June 25, 2024, at approximately 11:30 p.m., members of the Huron OPP detachment responded to a dispute involving several individuals at a residence located in the Township of Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh.

The investigation revealed that the victim in this incident was attacked with weapons prior to police arrival.

Austin CRAWLEY, 21-years-old, from Stratford has been charged with:

–      Attempt to Commit Murder – contrary to section 239 (1)(b) of the Criminal Code (CC); and with

–      Failure to Comply with Probation Order – (two counts) – contrary to section 733.1(1) of the Criminal Code.

The accused is being held in custody and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice located in Goderich on August 20, 2024.

Anyone with information related to this incident is asked to contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or their local police. To remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit information at p3tips.com, where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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Repeat Offenders Arrested In ACW – Stolen Property Recovered

(ASHFIELD-COLBORNE-WAWANOSH TOWNSHIP, ON) – An investigation conducted by the Huron-Perth Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Community Street Crimes Unit (CSCU), Grey-Bruce CSCU, West Region OPP Emergency Response Team (ERT), West Region OPP Tactics and Rescue Unit (TRU), OPP Aviation Unit, and members of the Huron OPP detachment resulted in the seizure of stolen property with a total value exceeding $9,300.

On Wednesday, July 24th, 2024, a search warrant was executed at a rural residential property on Belfast Road in the Township of Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh (ACW). Four individuals were located at the residence during the warrant execution. Two of these individuals were charged with criminal offences.

As a result of the investigation, police recovered stolen property including a golf cart which had been re-painted, a gas-powered backpack blower, and licence plates.

The combined estimated value of the seized property is $9,300.

John VANDIEPENBEEK, 43 years of age from ACW Township has been charged with:

  • Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000,
  • Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000 (two counts),
  • Fail to Comply with Probation.

The accused was processed, held for a bail hearing, then later remanded into custody with a court appearance scheduled in the Goderich Ontario Court of Justice.

Demiah POPERT, 19 years of age from No fixed address has been charged with:

  • Obstruct Peace Officer,
  • Fail to Comply with Conditions of Release.

The accused was processed, held for a bail hearing, then later remanded into custody with a court appearance scheduled in the Goderich Ontario Court of Justice.

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.

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Fatal Collision

(ASHFIELD COLBORNE WAWANOSH TOWNSHIP, ON) – A two-vehicle collision involving a passenger vehicle and a motorcycle has claimed the life of a Goderich resident. 

Just after 1:40 p.m. on Saturday July 13th, 2024, Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Huron County Paramedic Services and the Goderich Fire Department responded to Bluewater Highway between MTO Road and Blyth Road in Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh Township after receiving a 9-1-1 call about a collision.

Upon arrival, emergency services located both vehicles and discovered that the driver of the motorcycle had sustained life-threatening injury and was transported to local hospital where they were later pronounced deceased.

Members from the West Region OPP Traffic Incident Management & Enforcement (TIME) Team is attending the scene to assist with the collision investigation. Bluewater Hwy is closed between MTO Road and Blyth Road.

The investigation is ongoing, and the cause of the collision is being investigated. 

The deceased is a 74-year-old resident of Goderich. 

Any person with information regarding this collision should contact Huron County OPP at 1-888-310-1122.