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Area OPP Bluewater OPP Police Press Releases

Home Invasion – Nicholas HALLEY Arrested AGAIN! #3Strikes

(BLUEWATER, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged an individual following a break and enter to a Bluewater residence on November 04, 2025.

At approximately 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, November 04, 2025, an individual was observed by homeowners unlawfully in their residence on London Road in the Municipality of Bluewater. Officers arrived on scene within minutes and observed the suspect flee on foot. The suspect then stole an unlocked pickup truck from a nearby residence. Police followed the stolen vehicle and later located it abandoned in the Town of Clinton. The suspect was located by police, hiding in a residence, and subsequently arrested. They were identified and charged with several criminal offences as follows:

Nicholas HALLEY, 37 years-of-age from no fixed address has been charged with:

–      Break and Enter Dwelling House – Commit Indictable Offence – (two counts),

–      Theft of Motor Vehicle,

–      Assault,

–      Possession of a Controlled Substance – Methamphetamine,

–      Fail to Comply with Probation.

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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Area OPP Bluewater OPP Police Press Releases

Cocaine Bust – Melissa McCLEMENT & Matthew O’BRIEN

(BLUEWATER, ON) – An investigation conducted by officers from the Huron-Perth Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Community Street Crimes Unit (CSCU) resulted in the seizure of illegal drugs, a vehicle, and offence-related property. Two Bluewater residents have been charged.

An investigation initiated by members of the Huron-Perth OPP CSCU led investigators to an address in the Municipality of Bluewater. Officers from the Huron County OPP detachment assisted with the investigation.

On Tuesday, November 25th, 2025, OPP officers conducted a traffic stop in the Municipality of Huron East which resulted in the arrest of two individuals, and the seizure of a quantity of suspected cocaine, Canadian currency, offence-related property, and vehicle they were driving.

On Wednesday, November 26th, 2025, a search warrant was executed on MacTavesh Street in the village of Bayfield, which resulted in the seizure of additional offence-related property and Canadian currency.

The total value of the illegal drugs seized is over $5000.

Offence-related property including weigh scales, a cellular phone, Canadian currency, and a 2025 model vehicle seized by police totalled $51,900.

Melissa McCLEMENT, 39 years-of-age from Bluewater has been charged with:

  • Possession of Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine.

The accused was processed and later released from custody with a court date scheduled at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich on January 19th, 2026.

Matthew O’BRIEN, 44 years-of-age from Bluewater has been charged with:

  • Possession of Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine.

The accused was processed and later released from custody with a court date scheduled at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich on January 19th, 2026.

Any person with information regarding this investigation 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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Area OPP Bluewater Hensall OPP Police Press Releases

Arrest In Hensall – Details Released

(BLUEWATER, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Bluewater resident with Prohibited Driving along with other offences following a traffic stop on October 6th, 2025. 

On Monday, October 6th, just after noon, Huron County OPP officers conducted a traffic stop for an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) in the Village of Hensall, Municipality of Bluewater.  

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

Ryley INGHAM, 24 years-of-age from Bluewater, has been charged with:

–      Operation while Prohibited.

The accused was additionally charged with three offences found in the Highway Traffic Act (HTA), three offences found in the Off-Road Vehicles Act (ORVA), one offence found in the Trespass to Property Act (TPA), and one offence found in the Railway Safety Act (RSA).

The ATV involved was towed and impounded for 45 days.

The accused was processed and later released from custody with a court appearance scheduled for December 1st, 2025, at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich. 

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Bluewater Hensall OPP Police Press Releases

Officer Caught Shooting Dog – Wounded Dog At Large

(BLUEWATER, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of an aggressive dog, described as a pit bull. that attacked a pedestrian in the Village of Hensall, Municipality of Bluewater on October 16th just before 1:00 p.m.

Officers arrived on scene and located the dog running at large.

The dog remained aggressive and posed an immediate threat to public safety. One of the responding officers discharged their firearm toward the dog, which then fled the area. It is believed that the dog may have been struck, but its condition is currently unknown.

The injured individual was transported to a local hospital with minor injuries.

The dog fled southbound through the community near an elementary school, which was contacted by police to keep students indoors. Officers observed the dog running through a farm field south of Hensall and into a wooded area just west of London Road.

The dog is described as a “pit bull” type breed weighing approximately 120 pounds, predominantly white in colour with some black fur.

Police attended the residences in the area to advise them of the ongoing search.

The public is advised to contact OPP at either 911 or 1-888-310-1122 if this dog is observed. Do not try to capture the animal.

Police will provide updates when available.

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Area OPP Bluewater Huron Huron East

Huron East Resident Facing Impaired Operation Charge

(BLUEWATER, ON) – On Friday, September 26th, 2025, members of the Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of possible impaired driver at an address on Oxford Street West in the Village of Hensall, Municipality of Bluewater.

Police attended and located an individual showing signs of impairment behind the wheel of a motor vehicle. The suspect was arrested for impaired operation and transported to the Tillsonburg OPP detachment to conduct tests before an OPP Drug Recognition Expert (DRE).  

The accused was charged under the Criminal Code with the following offence:

Nickolas ELLIOTT, 34 years-of-age from Huron East has been charged with:

–      Operation while Impaired – blood drug concentration.

The accused was processed and later released from custody with a court date scheduled at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich on October 27, 2025.

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 Huron East OPP Police Press Releases

Hensall Assault Leads to Charges: 34-Year-Old Faces Probation Breach & Mischief

(BLUEWATER, ON) – On Saturday, September 27th, 2025, members of the Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of an assault at an address on Oxford Street West in the Village of Hensall, Municipality of Bluewater.

As a result of the investigation, OPP learned that the involved suspect had allegedly committed an assault on another individual.

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

Nickolas ELLIOTT, 34 years-of-age from Huron East has been charged with:

–      Assault with a Weapon,

–      Mischief Under $5,000,

–      Fail to Comply with Probation.

The accused was processed, held for a bail hearing, and later released from custody with a court date scheduled at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich on October 27, 2025.

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 Dashwood OPP Police Press Releases South Huron

South Huron Senior Faces Charges After Dashwood Main Street Assaults #OPP #3Strikes

(BLUEWATER, ON) – On Thursday, September 25th, 2025, members of the Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of an assault on Dashwood Main Street in the Village of Dashwood, Municipality of Bluewater.

As a result of the investigation, OPP learned that the involved suspect had allegedly committed assaults on two separate victims.

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

Remy KNOL, 67 years-of-age from South Huron has been charged with:

–      Assault – (two counts).

The accused was processed and later released from custody with a court date scheduled at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich on November 03, 2025.

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 OPP Police Press Releases

Bayfield Assault – Evan SMITH Arrested

(BLUEWATER, ON) – The Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged an individual following an incident on Long Hill Road in the Municipality of Bluewater on September 18th, 2025. 

On Thursday, September 18th, 2025, Huron OPP officers were contacted by the complainant, who was reportedly assaulted by another person in Bayfield earlier that same day. Police subsequently located and arrested the suspect on September 19th.

Evan SMITH, 31-years-of-age from Central Huron has been charged with the following offence:

–      Assault Causing Bodily Harm.

The accused was processed and later released from custody with a court appearance scheduled at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich on October 27th, 2025.

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Area OPP Bluewater OPP Police Press Releases

Goderich Resident Arrested After Ditch Incident #OPP

(BLUEWATER, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Goderich resident with several criminal driving offences following a collision in the Municipality of Bluewater on September 13th, 2025. 

At 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, September 13, 2025, Huron County OPP officers responded to a report of a single-vehicle collision into a ditch on Goshen Line in Bluewater. Police attended the scene and located the driver who was arrested for impaired operation and dangerous driving.

The driver was 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 twice the legal limit.

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

Adam CHILTON, 42 years-of-age from Goderich has been charged with:

–      Dangerous Operation,

–      Impaired Operation – Alcohol and Drug,

–      Impaired Operation – Over 80.

The involved vehicle was towed and impounded for seven days. The accused’ driver’s 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 October 20, 2025. 

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Area OPP Bluewater Huron OPP Police Press Releases

Assaults In Bluewater, Repeat Offender Arrested Again #3Stikes

(BLUEWATER, ON) – The Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged an individual following an incident at a rural address on Airport Line in the Municipality of Bluewater on September 5th, 2025. 

On Friday, September 5th, 2025, just after 7:00 p.m., Huron OPP officers were contacted about an individual who reportedly assaulted two victims and caused damage at the property. Police subsequently located and arrested the individual at the scene.

Mick JONES OPT HOOG, 26 years-of-age from Manitowaning, Ontario has been charged with the following offences:

–      Assault with a Weapon – (three counts),

–      Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose,

–      Mischief to Property,

–      Fail to Comply with Probation – (two counts).

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

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Bluewater Huron

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.