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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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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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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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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. 

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Anthony RYAN Facing Assault Charge

(BLUEWATER, ON) – On January 18th, 2025, members of the Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a dispute in the Village of Bayfield in the Municipality of Bluewater.

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

Anthony RYAN. 42 years of age from London has been arrested and charged under the Criminal Code with the following offence:

–      Assault.

The accused was processed and later released from custody with a court date scheduled at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich on February 24, 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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Kyle RUSSELL – Drunk Driving

(BLUEWATER, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Middlesex Centre resident with Impaired driving offences following a sobriety check at a “Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere” (R.I.D.E.) checkpoint on January 11, 2025, in the Municipality of Bluewater, Bayfield. 

At about 11:45 p.m., on Saturday, January 11, 2025, Huron County OPP officers were conducting a RIDE check on Bluewater Highway at Short Hill Road. A vehicle driver pulled up to the checkpoint and spoke with police. Officers determined that the driver 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.

Kyle RUSSELL, 39 years of age from Middlesex Centre has been charged with:

–      Operation while Impaired – alcohol and drugs,

–      Operation while Impaired – Over 80.

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 February 24, 2025. 

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Collision Claims Life Of Bluewater Resident

(BLUEWATER, ON) – A collision involving a snowmobile in the Municipality of Bluewater has claimed the life of a Bluewater resident. 

Just before 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 08, 2025, members of the Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Huron County Paramedic Services, and Bluewater Fire Department responded to a collision near Mill Road just west of Brucefield.

Upon arrival, emergency services located the involved snowmobile and lone operator in a farm field just south of Mill Road. The snowmobile operator was transported by Paramedics to a local hospital where they were later pronounced deceased.

The deceased is a 58-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 are at the scene to assist with the collision investigation. Mill Road is currently closed between London Road and Airport Line for the investigation and will remain closed for several hours.

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

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Huron East Resident Arrested – Details Released

(BLUEWATER, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Huron East resident with criminal driving offences following a collision on December 14th, 2024, in the Municipality of Bluewater. 

Just after 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, December 14th, 2024, Huron County OPP officers received a complaint on Lidderdale Street in Bayfield about a vehicle that had damaged a fence with a suspected impaired driver. Officers arrived on scene shortly after 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.

Timothy RODGERS, 55 years of age from Huron East has been charged with:

–      Operation while Impaired – alcohol and drugs,

–      Operation while Impaired – Over 80,

–      Dangerous Operation.

The accused was additionally charged with an offence under the Liquor Licence Control Act (LLCA).

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 January 6th, 2025. 

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Truck Vs. Zurich Home

(BLUEWATER, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating a collision involving a pickup truck and a residence in the Municipality of Bluewater (Zurich) which has caused extensive damage to the home located on Goshen Street North. 

Huron County OPP were dispatched to the scene of a collision on Monday, August 12th, 2024, at 5:20 p.m. Upon arrival, emergency services discovered that a pickup truck had left the roadway and impacted a single-family home on Goshen St. N. The residents were not home at the time of the collision. The collision caused extensive damage to the home. The lone vehicle driver has been identified as a 42-year-old Greely Ontario resident who was uninjured. Alcohol was a factor, and the cause of the collision is being investigated.

The driver was charged under the Highway Traffic Act of Ontario with the offence of Careless Driving.

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Christopher DAYMAN Was Arrested

(BLUEWATER, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Bluewater resident with a criminal driving offence following a report of a road-rage traffic complaint in the Municipality of Bluewater on July 1st, 2024. 

At approximately 10:15 p.m. on Monday, July 1st, Huron County OPP received a report of an incident that occurred on Staffa Road in Bluewater. The complainant described the suspect vehicle, driver, and provided the licence plate for the vehicle. Police attended the vehicle owner’s address and located the suspect vehicle. In speaking to the suspected driver, the officer believed the driver had consumed alcohol prior to driving and demanded a breath sample. The driver refused to provide the required breath sample and was arrested for refusal.

Christopher DAYMAN, 52 years-of-age from Bluewater has been charged with:

–      Failure or Refusal to Comply with Demand.

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

The accused was later released from custody with a court appearance scheduled for August 12th at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich. 

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Serious Injury Collision Closed Road

(BLUEWATER, ON) – On June 16, 2024, the Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a serious collision on Bronson Line South of Kippen Road, in the Municipality of Bluewater.

Officers responded with members of Huron Fire and Emergency Services at approximately 4:05pm for single motor vehicle collision involving a motorcycle. 

A 74-year-old individual from North Middlesex was transported to hospital with serious injuries.

The Huron OPP continue to investigate along with the Traffic Incident Management and Enforcement (TIME) team.

Bronson Line remains closed in the Municipality of Bluewater.

The Huron 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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Fatal Collision – One Deceased

(BLUEWATER, ON) – A two-vehicle collision involving a passenger vehicle and a semi-truck and trailer combination has claimed one life. 

Just before 7:00 a.m. on Wednesday, March 13th, 2024, members from Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Huron County Paramedic Services, and Bluewater Fire Department responded to a location on Bluewater Highway just north of Sararas Road in the Municipality of Bluewater after receiving a 9-1-1 call about a collision.

Upon arrival, emergency services located both heavily damaged vehicles and discovered that the driver of the passenger vehicle sustained fatal injury and was pronounced deceased at the scene. The driver of the semi-truck was not injured.

Members from the West Region OPP Traffic Incident Management & Enforcement (TIME) Team attended the scene to assist with the collision investigation. Bluewater Highway was closed for several hours and has since been re-opened.

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

The deceased driver was a 58-year-old Bluewater resident.

Any person with information regarding this collision should contact Huron County OPP at 519-482-1677 or 1-888-310-1122.