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$113 Million Stolen From Huron Residents Every Year, New Analysis Reveals – $10 Million From North Huron Alone!

(Wingham, North Huron) A new analysis of Huron OPP fraud data reveals a staggering truth: North Huron residents are quietly being drained of nearly $10 million a year by scammers, with almost all cases going unreported.

Between August 30 and October 31, 2025, the Huron OPP responded to nine fraud cases totalling $943,100 in confirmed losses. Because only an estimated 5% of fraud victims ever report, the real number is far higher — about $113 million county-wide per year.

How much of that is hitting North Huron?

North Huron represents roughly 8.5% of the county’s population, meaning the township’s estimated share of the fraud epidemic is:

➡️ $9.4M–$9.6M per year stolen from local residents

That’s equivalent to:

  • $800,000 per month
  • $26,000 per day
  • $1,100 per hour

Who is being targeted?

Most victims are seniors between 64 and 85 years old, caught in sophisticated cryptocurrency, investment, and romance scams. Many lose their entire life savings.

Only 5% report — 95% stay silent

Stigma, embarrassment, and hopelessness prevent most victims from coming forward. That silence allows scammers to continue operating unchecked.

The hidden crisis

If current trends continue:

  • 1.8% of all residents will be scammed each year
  • 1 in 12 residents will be scammed within 5 years
  • 1 in 6 will be scammed within a decade

This is a crisis of both security and awareness.

Community Response Needed

North Huron has not established any coordinated anti-fraud strategy. There is no local campaign, senior-focused education program, or rapid-response task force.

Without action, the financial hemorrhage will only worsen.

North Huron Council Contact Info:
Paul Heffer
280 Manor Road
(519) 357-3594
[email protected] 
Mitch Wright
63 Bristol Terrace
(519) 357-9497
[email protected] 
Lonnie Whitfield
94 John St. West
(226) 222-2585 
[email protected] 
Anita van Hittersum
84012 Hoover Line
(519) 523-4492 
[email protected]
Chris Palmer
39331 Belfast Road
(519) 357-3385 
[email protected] 
Kevin Fascist  Falconer
303 King Street
(519) 955-0301 
[email protected]
Ric McBurney
202 Thuell St, Blyth
(519) 441-7415 
[email protected]

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Central Huron OPP Police Press Releases SHELBURNE

Harlive GREWAL Was Arrested

(CENTRAL HURON, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Shelburne, Ontario resident with Prohibited Driving along with other offences following a traffic complaint on October 30, 2025. 

On Thursday, October 30, just after 8:30 a.m., Huron County OPP officers received a complaint of a disabled pickup truck with a utility trailer on London Road, near Londesborough, in the Municipality of Central Huron.  

Officers attended the scene and confirmed that the male driver was prohibited from driving under the Criminal Code and was subsequently placed under arrest and taken into custody.

Harlive GREWAL, 27 years-of-age from Shelburne has been charged with:

–      Operation while Prohibited.

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

The pickup truck and trailer were towed and impounded for 45 days.

The accused was processed and later released from custody with a court appearance scheduled for December 08, 2025, at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich. 

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Police Use Local School As Training Ground #FilmThePolice #FTP

(CENTRAL HURON, ON) – Members of the Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), West Region OPP Tactics and Rescue Unit (TRU), West Region OPP Emergency Response Team (ERT), and West Region OPP In-Service Training (IST) are partnering with the Huron-Perth Catholic District School Board (HPCDSB) on November 21st to conduct emergency response training at St. Annes Catholic Secondary School in Clinton.

The school will be closed to students as they have a P.A. Day on November 21st.

Emergency responders will be conducting training exercises pertaining to scenarios involving high risk situations including active attackers. Training is planned to commence at 09:00 a.m. and will continue until approximately 3:30 p.m. on Friday, November 21st.

Members of the public will notice several emergency response vehicles and personnel in and around the school properties and need not be alarmed.

“Integrated response training plays a crucial role in public and officer safety. Police-school collaboration enhances our emergency preparedness and supports community safety and wellbeing “, stated Inspector Laura Lee Brown, Huron OPP Detachment Commander.

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Area OPP Central Huron Clinton OPP Police Press Releases

ALERT: Clinton To Be Used As Training Ground #Already51st

(CENTRAL HURON, ON) – Members of the Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), West Region OPP Tactics and Rescue Unit (TRU), and West Region OPP Emergency Response Team (ERT), are partnering with the Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB) and Huron-Perth Catholic District School Board (HPCDSB) on October 10th to conduct emergency response training at the Central Huron Secondary School and St. Annes Catholic Secondary School in Clinton.

The schools will be closed to students as they have a P.A. Day on October 10th.

Emergency responders will be conducting training exercises pertaining to scenarios involving high risk situations including active attackers. Training is planned to commence at 09:00 a.m. and will continue until approximately 3:30 p.m. on Friday, October 10th.

Members of the public will notice several emergency response vehicles and personnel in and around the school properties and need not be alarmed.

“Integrated response training plays a crucial role in public and officer safety. Police-school collaboration enhances our emergency preparedness and supports community safety and wellbeing “, stated Inspector Laura Lee Brown, Huron OPP Detachment Commander.

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Assault In Clinton #WaitInTheTruck

(CENTRAL HURON, ON) – On September 27th, 2025, members of the Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) investigated a matter involving intimate partners in the Town of Clinton, Municipality of Central Huron.

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

A 36-year-old individual from Central Huron has been arrested and charged under the Criminal Code with the following offences:

–      Assault – Spousal – (two counts),

–      Forcible Confinement – (two counts),

–      Mischief,

–      Disobeying Order of Court.

The accused was processed and held for a bail hearing where they were later released from custody with a court date scheduled at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich on October 27th, 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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Area OPP Central Huron Huron OPP Police Press Releases

Fatal Collision: 16 Year Old Dirt Biker Vs Dog

(CENTRAL HURON, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating a serious collision involving an off-road dirt bike and a family pet in the Municipality of Central Huron, on September 30, 2025. 

Just after 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, Huron County OPP and Huron County Paramedics responded to a report of a collision on Bandon Line in Central Huron.

Upon arrival, police discovered that a 16-year-old youth had been operating a dirt bike southbound on Bandon Line when a dog ran out onto the roadway. The dirt bike collided with the dog, launching the youth into the ditch. The youth sustained serious injuries and was transported to a London hospital for further care. The dog died as a result of the impact. 

Members of the OPP Traffic Incident Management and Enforcement (TIME) unit attended the scene to assist investigators. Roads were closed in the area for several hours but have since reopened.

No charges have been laid at this time. The investigation is ongoing.

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Huron County OPP Warn Parents: Kids Under 16 Can’t Ride E-Scooters #YouWereWarned

(HURON COUNTY, ON) – The Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) would like to provide some up-to-date information pertaining to battery-powered scooters (e-scooters) as police are seeing a number of people, including children under the age of 16 years operating these in our communities.

Two-wheeled electric scooters are becoming very popular, especially with the younger segment of our population. E-scooters are reasonably priced, portable, and fun to ride. The problem is that many people do not know what laws and restrictions apply to these vehicles.

In Ontario, municipalities can create by-laws that either allow or restrict the use of e-scooters on their roadways. Most municipalities DO NOT allow e-scooters on their roadways. Generally, e-scooters are only allowed to be operated on private property.

Check with your local municipality for e-scooter information in your area.

The attached information card (see photos) outlines the e-scooter laws in Ontario:

Visit Ontario.ca/Escooters for more information.

Remember – traffic safety is everyone’s responsibility!

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Central Huron Huron OPP Police Press Releases

Central Huron Man Arrested Again, Stolen ATV Found in Ditch – Name Released #3Strikes

(CENTRAL HURON, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Central Huron resident with several criminal offences following a report of an abandoned all-terrain vehicle (ATV) on September 10th, 2025, in the Municipality of Central Huron. 

Just after 7:00 p.m., on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, Huron County OPP officers received a report of an ATV in the ditch near a trailer located on Burns Line in Central Huron. Officers attended the location and examined the ATV, which was found to have been stolen in Huron County in April 2024.

A suspect was arrested at the scene.

The suspect has been charged as follows:

Shawn ELLIOTT, 49 years-of-age from Central Huron has been charged with:

–      Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000,

–      Altering / Destroying / Removing a Vehicle Identification Number (VIN),

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

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. 

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Huron Resident Gives Scammer $130,000 #CrimeDoesPay

(CENTRAL HURON, ON) – The Huron Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating a recent report of fraud in Central Huron. Total loss from the fraud is reported to be $130,000 in Canadian funds.

On August 30th, 2025, Huron OPP was contacted by a 55-year-old Central Huron resident who reported losing $130,000 in an internet investment scam between June 2025 and August 2025. The victim explained to police that they responded to an online investment ad that they viewed on a popular communications application (app). The victim believed that their money was being invested in the stock market and in cryptocurrency.

The victim was promised a high return on their investments and became suspicious when the online suspect demanded more money from the victim.  

In late August 2025, the victim realized they had been scammed and called the police.

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Central Huron Clinton Huron OPP Police Press Releases

$10,500 in Meth Seized at Huron OPP Detachment

(CENTRAL HURON, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged an individual following an incident that took place at the Huron County OPP detachment parking lot on Albert Street in the Municipality of Central Huron, (Clinton) on Tuesday September 2nd, 2025.   

Just after 11:00 a.m., police observed an individual outside the OPP detachment building. Police spoke to the individual only to discover they were actively using an illegal drug. The suspect was arrested and subsequently searched. Officers located a quantity of suspected methamphetamine on the suspect’s person. The total value of the illegal drugs is estimated at $10,500.

Nicholas HALLEY, 36-years-of-age of no fixed address has been charged with:

–      Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking – Methamphetamine,

–      Fail to Comply with Probation.

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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Over 100 Criminals To Attend Goderich Court Today! NAMES RELEASED

The criminal court is set for a packed schedule today, with well over 100 matters on the docket, ranging from first appearances and trial scheduling to plea hearings and routine “to be spoken to” updates. Source: https://www.ontariocourtdates.ca/

On the docket today are:
Robyn Adams
Matthew Archibald
Chad Armstrong
Z. B.
Robert Baxter
Kaeley Baynton
Jennifer Bell
Perry Bennett
Kevin Benninger
Michael Beynen
Justin Blackwood
Brian Bourassa
Kurt Brall
Andrew Brodhagen
Boyd Brown
Patrick Brunk
Shannen Bryant
Reid Button
R. C.
Jessica Caldwell
Michelle Cavell
Jacob Cockram
Colin Corriveau
Stephanie Cote
Earthnel Cross
J. D.
Catlin Daer
Antoni Dolinski
Armando Dolinski
William Doran
T. E.
Maxworth Forsythe
Fijo Francis
Jenna Gilbert
Matthew Goodhand
Brody Grummett-Nairn
Morgan Grummett-Nairn
C. H.
Jonathan Hardy
Cheryl Henderson
Leibniz Herrera-Chavez
John Hoogenes
Evan Hoonaard
Ashley Hudson
Douglas Irwin
A. J.
David Koole
David Kunzle
Kealin Labbe
Jorden Lovelace
J. M.
Kyle MacDonald
Matthew MacPhee
Kendra May
Andrew McAllister
Tabare Montesdeoca
Kristopher Morton
Jason Nieuwenhoff
J. O.
Ehimwenma-Ke Osa-Okunbor
Christopher Pitters
Susan Polillo
Connor Rankin
Cory Richardson
Michael Robertson
Robert Rowbotham
John Rozendal
Kyle Ryckman
Tyler Schaefer
Jacklyn Sereres
Syed Shah
Kevin Sharman
Olivia Shepherd
Kyle Smith
Mateusz Sokolowski
Travis Stafford
Leonard Steep
Brandon Stone
Douglas Thompson
Mitchell Topham
Raymond Ulch
Stephanie Upcott
Ashley Upshall
Regan Vanninhuys
Jonathan Vitorino
Savannah Walsh
Ramone Wilks
Daniel Wilson
Jordan Woods
John Zarola

Morning Session (9:00 a.m.)
The day will open with multiple first appearances and preliminary proceedings. Among those scheduled are Perry Bennett, Justin Blackwood, Jacob Cockram, Colin Corriveau, and Christopher Upshall, appearing by video for matters to be spoken to or to set trial dates. Several individuals, including Jessica Caldwell, John Hoogenes, Kealin Labbe, Tabare Montesdeoca, and Jonathan Vitorino, are expected to appear in person for their first court appearances.

Mid-Morning to Noon (10:00–12:30 p.m.)
A series of trial scheduling hearings will dominate the mid-morning session. Multiple cases involve repeat appearances, such as Shannen Bryant, facing several matters before the court, and Kyle Ryckman, who also has multiple counts scheduled. Other defendants expected to set trial dates include Evan Hoonaard, Ashley Hudson, Douglas Irwin, Connor Rankin, Robert Rowbotham, Daniel Wilson, and Stephanie Upcott.

At 12:30 p.m., Patrick Brunk is scheduled to appear by video to enter a plea, while J.M. will appear shortly after for a plea hearing.

Afternoon Session (2:15–3:45 p.m.)
Plea hearings will continue into the afternoon with Morgan and Brody Grummett-Nairn scheduled to take pleas by video. Later, Boyd Brown and David Koole are expected in person for plea proceedings.

Case Types
The bulk of the cases on the docket are administrative in nature, with dozens listed simply “to be spoken to.” Others will focus on trial scheduling, while a smaller number involve first appearances or plea hearings.

Overall
The high volume of cases highlights the court’s continuing backlog, with many accused expected to return for repeated procedural appearances. Several individuals have multiple matters before the court under different case numbers, underscoring the complexity of today’s docket.

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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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Central Huron OPP Police Press Releases

75 Year Old From Central Huron Arrested – Details Released

(CENTRAL HURON, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Central Huron resident with criminal driving offences following a two-vehicle collision in the Municipality of Central Huron, on August 13, 2025. 

Just after 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, Huron County OPP officers responded to a report of a collision at the intersection of Bayfield Road and Parr Line in Central Huron. One of the vehicles involved failed to remain at the collision scene and drove southbound. Police eventually located the suspect vehicle, which was damaged and parked inside a garage. The suspect driver was identified by police and arrested.

The occupant of the second vehicle involved in the collision was treated for minor injuries.

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

John HOOGENES, 75 years-of-age from Central Huron has been charged with:

–      Dangerous Operation,

–      Failure to Stop After Accident.

The accused was processed, and later released from custody with a court appearance scheduled at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich on September 22nd, 2025. 

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Prohibited Driver Arrested In Central Huron

(CENTRAL HURON, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Brampton resident with Prohibited Driving along with other offences following a traffic stop on August 8th, 2025. 

On Friday, August 8th, just before 11:00 p.m., Huron County OPP officers conducted a traffic stop for a speeding vehicle on Huron Road in the Municipality of Central Huron.  

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. The accused was additionally charged with three offences found in the Highway Traffic Act (HTA), and Compulsory Automobile Insurance Act (CAIA).

Solomon MAHIAGU, 51 years-of-age from Brampton, has been charged with:

–      Operation while Prohibited.

The vehicle involved was towed and impounded for 45 days.

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

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Central Huron OPP Police Press Releases

19 Year Old From Central Huron Scammed – Handed Over Bank Cards

(CENTRAL HURON, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating a recent scam that took advantage of a Huron County teenager.

A 19-year-old Central Huron teen received a phone call on August 5th, 2025, from someone stating that they worked at the teen’s banking institution and needed to send someone to pick up her bank cards as they had been compromised. A male individual arrived by car at the victim’s house and took her cards. The victim later discovered that $5,000 had been stolen from the victim’s accounts.

Police are still investigating the fraud and are asking the public to come forward if they have any information that may assist the police.

“This is a good time to remind everyone to never provide your PIN (password) digits to anyone. Banks will never attend your home to pick up debit or credit cards”, says Provincial Constable Craig Soldan of the Huron OPP.

Call the OPP at 1-(888)-310-1122 and report these type of frauds.

The Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre should also be contacted with any information you might have. Call 1-(888)-495-8501 or antifraudcentre.ca