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Assault & Arrest In Bluewater #WaitInTheTruck

(BLUEWATER, ON) – On August 29th, 2025, members of the Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) investigated a matter involving intimate partners in the Municipality of Bluewater.

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

A 46-year-old individual from Bluewater was arrested and charged under the Criminal Code with the following offence:

–      Assault – Spousal.

The accused was processed, held for a bail hearing, and later released with a court appearance scheduled at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich on October 6th, 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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Bluewater Huron Huron East OPP Police Press Releases

Huron East Repeat Offender Arrested For Assault #WaitInTheTruck

(HURON EAST, ON) – On August 18th, 2025, members of the Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) investigated a matter involving intimate partners in the Municipality of Huron East.

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

A 20-year-old individual from Bluewater has been arrested and charged under the Criminal Code with the following offences:

–      Assault – Spousal,

–      Fail to Comply with Probation Order.

The accused was processed and later released from custody with a 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 Bluewater London OPP

Leibniz HARRERA CHAVEZ – Drunk Driving

(BLUEWATER, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a London resident with a criminal driving offence following a traffic stop in the Municipality of Bluewater on August 16th, 2025. 

Just after 11:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 16, 2025, Huron County OPP officers were checking driver sobriety at a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) checkpoint and conducted a traffic stop on Dashwood Main Street in Bluewater. 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 Lambton OPP detachment in Grand Bend 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.

Leibniz HARRERA CHAVEZ, 38 years-of-age from London has been charged with:

–      Operation while Impaired – Over 80.

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

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 September 15, 2025. 

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Bayfield Bluewater OPP Stratford

$1.2 Million Bayfield Fire – Sonya LARSON Arrested

(BLUEWATER, ON) – One person has been arrested and charged in connection with an arson. 

The Huron County detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to an address for a report of a fire on Tuesday, October 17, 2023, at approximately 9:50 p.m. Upon arrival, emergency services located a structure fire located on the West side of Bluewater Highway, just north of the Bayfield bridge.

The Bluewater Fire Department attended the scene and extinguished the blaze. The Office of the Fire Marshall was notified and investigated the cause of the fire, which was deemed to be arson. The total value of damage is estimated at approximately $1,200,000. No injuries were reported.

On Wednesday, September 10, 2025, members of the Huron County OPP Crime Unit took an individual into custody without incident.

Charged with the following offences is Sonya LARSON, 63 years-of-age, of Stratford:

  • Break, Enter a Place – Commit Indictable Offence (three counts),
  • Arson – Damage to Property (three counts),
  • Possession of Incendiary Material (three counts).

The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice located in Goderich on October 20, 2025. 

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Bluewater OPP Police Press Releases

85 Year Old Arrested After Allegedly Assaulting Dog #StandYourGround

(BLUEWATER, ON) – On Wednesday, July 02, 2025, members of the Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of an assault in the Municipality of Bluewater.

As a result of the investigation, OPP learned that the involved suspect had allegedly assaulted a dog with a cane and attempted to assault the dog’s owner.

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

George SMYTH, 85 years-of-age from Bluewater has been charged with:

–      Assault with a Weapon.

The accused was processed and later released from 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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Bluewater OPP Police Press Releases

33 Year Old From Bluewater Arrested

(BLUEWATER, ON) – On June 30th, 2025, members of the Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) investigated a matter involving intimate partners in the Municipality of Bluewater.

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

A 33-year-old individual from Bluewater has been arrested and charged under the Criminal Code with the following offences:

–      Assault – Spousal – (two counts),

–      Mischief – (two counts).

The accused was processed and later released from custody with a court date scheduled at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich on July 28th, 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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Bluewater OPP Police Press Releases

27 Year Old Arrested – Details Released

(BLUEWATER, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged an Innisfil, Ontario resident with criminal driving offences following a traffic stop for speeding in the Municipality of Bluewater on June 21st, 2025. 

Just after 8:15 p.m. on Saturday, June 21, 2025, Huron County OPP officers conducted a traffic stop on Zurich-Hensall Road in Bluewater. Police spoke to the 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 Intoxilyzer Breath Technician. Breath samples were provided to police which resulted in readings over the legal limit.

Michael ANGEJA, 27 years-of-age from Innisfil has been charged with:

–      Impaired Operation – alcohol and drug,

–      Operation while Impaired – Over 80.

Th accused was additionally charged with offences found in the Cannabis Control Act and Highway Traffic Act.

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 July 14, 2025.

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Bluewater OPP Police Press Releases

Darren MOIR Was Arrested

(BLUEWATER, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Bluewater resident with a criminal driving offence following a traffic stop in the Municipality of Bluewater on June 22nd, 2025. 

Just after 1:30 a.m. on Sunday, June 22, 2025, Huron County OPP officers conducted a traffic stop on Richmond Street North in Bluewater. Police spoke to the 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 Intoxilyzer Breath Technician. Breath samples were provided to police which resulted in readings over the legal limit.

Darren MOIR, 59 years-of-age from Bluewater 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 July 21, 2025. 

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Bluewater OPP Police Press Releases

Goderich Repeat Offender Arrested Again – Cory HODGES

(BLUEWATER, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Goderich resident with several criminal driving offences following a single-vehicle collision in the Municipality of Bluewater, on June 16th, 2025. 

Just after 11:00 p.m. on Monday, June 16, 2025, Huron County OPP officers responded to a report of a vehicle that had been travelling northbound on Bluewater Highway at a high rate of speed and left the roadway near Sugarbush Road, just south of Bayfield. The vehicle was heavily damaged, and 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.

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

Cory HODGES, 38 years-of-age from Goderich has been charged with:

–      Dangerous Operation,

–      Impaired Operation – Alcohol and Drug,

–      Impaired Operation – Over 80,

–      Operation while Prohibited – (two counts),

–      Take Motor Vehicle without Consent,

–      Fail to Comply with Probation Order,

–      Drive While Under Suspension (three counts).

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

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Bluewater OPP Police Press Releases

Repeat Offender Arrested Following Assault

(BLUEWATER, ON) – On Sunday, June 8th, 2025, members of the Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) investigated a report of an earlier assault in the Municipality of Bluewater.

As a result of the investigation, OPP learned that the involved suspect had allegedly committed criminal offences on another person.

The suspect was located and arrested on June 13th, and charged under the Criminal Code with the following offences:

Kevin MONTEITH, 46 years-of-age from Bluewater has been charged with:

–      Assault with a Weapon,

–      Uttering Threats to Cause Death or Bodily Harm,

–      Fail to Comply with Probation.

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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Fatal Collision In Bluewater

(BLUEWATER, ON) – A two-vehicle collision in the Municipality of Bluewater has claimed the life of a Bluewater resident. 

Just before 6:00 a.m. on Friday, June 20, 2025, members of the Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Huron County Paramedic Services, and South Huron Fire Department responded to a collision on London Road near Hurondale Road in Bluewater.

Upon arrival, emergency services located the involved vehicles, a sport utility vehicle and a passenger car, both heavily damaged. The lone driver of the car was pronounced deceased at the scene. The second driver was seriously injured and transported by air ambulance to a London Hospital. Neither vehicle had passengers on board.

The deceased is a 57-year-old resident of Bluewater. 

The cause of the collision is being investigated. Members from the West Region OPP Traffic Incident Management & Enforcement (TIME) Team were at the scene to assist with the collision investigation. London Road was closed for the investigation and has since been re-opened.

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

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Bluewater OPP Police Press Releases

One From South Huron Arrested – Details Released

(BLUEWATER, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a South Huron resident with criminal driving offences following a traffic complaint in the Municipality of Bluewater on April 6th, 2025. 

Just after 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, April 06, 2025, Huron County OPP officers responded to a traffic complaint in Bluewater. Officers located the suspect vehicle and driver. Police spoke to the 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 Intoxilyzer Breath Technician. Breath samples were provided to police which resulted in readings over three times the legal limit.

Marcel WOERTINK, 59 years of age from South Huron has been charged with:

–      Impaired Operation – alcohol and drug,

–      Operation while Impaired – Over 80.

The vehicle involved 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 May 26, 2025. 

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Bluewater OPP Police Press Releases

22 Year Old Arrested Following Collision – Details Released

(BLUEWATER, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a South Bruce resident with several criminal driving offences following a collision south of Bayfield, in the Municipality of Bluewater on March 6th, 2025. 

At 1:25 a.m. on Thursday, March 06, 2025, Huron County OPP officers responded to a single-vehicle collision on Bluewater Highway near Blue Bluff’s Road in Bluewater. Police spoke to the 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 Intoxilyzer Breath Technician. Breath samples were provided to police which resulted in readings over the legal limit.

Zackery BUMBA, 22 years of age from South Bruce has been charged with:

–      Impaired Operation – alcohol and drug,

–      Operation while Impaired – Over 80,

–      Dangerous Operation.

The accused was additionally charged with an offence under the Compulsory Automobile Insurance Act (CAIA).

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 Court of Justice – Goderich on April 07, 2025.

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Bluewater OPP Police Press Releases

22 Year Old From South Bruce Arrested

(BLUEWATER, ON) – One individual is facing charges after a single motor vehicle roll over.

On March 6, 2025, at approximately 1:29 a.m., the Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a motor vehicle collision on Bluewater Highway and Blue Bluffs Road. When officers arrived, they located a vehicle approximately 100m into a field and it appeared that it had rolled over. 

Zackery Bumba, 22 years-old, of South Bruce was charged with:

·      Operation while Impaired – alcohol and drugs

·      Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)

·      Dangerous operation

·      Fail to have insurance card

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Goderich on April 7, 2025.

A 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (ADLS) and seven-day vehicle impoundment was initiated as per statute for all vehicle drivers.

If you suspect that someone is driving while impaired by alcohol or drugs, it is important to call 9-1-1 to report it. The OPP relies on the public to report crime. Impaired driving is a crime that should be treated no differently.

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Catlin DAER Charged With Impaired Driving

(BLUEWATER, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Central Huron resident with a criminal driving offence following a call from a concerned citizen on February 13, 2025, in the Village of Bayfield, Municipality of Bluewater. 

Just before 6:00 p.m., on Thursday, February 13, 2025, Huron County OPP officers were contacted by a concerned citizen who observed a vehicle with a suspected impaired driver behind the wheel. Police attended the scene, spoke to the driver and 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 County OPP detachment where they completed a series of tests before an OPP Drug Recognition Expert (DRE).

Catlin DAER, 34 years of age from Central Huron has been charged with:

–      Operation while Impaired – alcohol and drugs.

The involved vehicle was towed and impounded for seven days.

The accused was later released from custody with a court appearance scheduled at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich on March 31, 2025.