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Clinton Meth Bust – Names Released

(CENTRAL HURON, ON) – An investigation conducted by the Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Major Crime Unit, Huron-Perth Community Street Crimes Unit (CSCU), and West Region OPP Emergency Response Team (ERT), resulted in the seizure of illegal drugs and offence-related property. Criminal charges have been laid against two Central Huron residents.

An investigation initiated in December 2024 by members of the Huron County OPP Major Crime Unit led investigators to an address in Central Huron.

On Monday, January 20, 2025, a search warrant was executed on Albert Street in the Town of Clinton, Municipality of Central Huron, which resulted in the seizure of illegal drugs and related property. Two individuals have been arrested and charged.

A quantity of suspected cocaine and methamphetamine were seized. The total value of the illegal drugs seized is estimated at $17,200.

Mark MACKISON, 61 years of age from Central Huron has been charged with:

  • Trafficking in Firearm, Weapon, Device, or Ammunition,
  • Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine,
  • Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking – Methamphetamine.

The accused was processed and later released from custody with a court date scheduled at the Goderich Ontario Court of Justice on February 24, 2025.

Dylan MACKISON, 27 years of age from Central Huron has been charged with:

  • Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking – Methamphetamine.

The accused was processed and later released from custody with a court date scheduled at the Goderich Ontario Court of Justice on February 24, 2025.

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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Spousal Assault – Central Huron #WaitInTheTruck

(CENTRAL HURON, ON) – On January 14th, 2025, members of the Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) investigated a matter involving intimate partners in the Municipality of Central Huron.

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

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

–      Assault – Spousal,

–      Criminal Harassment – Repeatedly Communicate,

–      Criminal Harassment – Beset and Watch,

–      Take Motor Vehicle Without Consent.

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 February 24th, 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.

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Stuck School Bus Results In An Impaired Charge

(CENTRAL HURON, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Central Huron resident with a criminal driving offence following a traffic hazard complaint on December 23, 2024, in the Municipality of Central Huron. 

Just after 10:45 p.m., on Monday, December 23, 2024, Huron County OPP officers were contacted regarding a school bus that was blocking a lane of traffic on Kinburn Line in Central Huron. Police attended the scene, spoke to the driver and determined that the driver’s ability to operate the motor vehicle was impaired. The driver had allegedly driven three different vehicles and managed to get all three, including the school bus stuck in the snow.

The driver was arrested for impaired operation and transported to the Perth County (Listowel) OPP detachment where they completed a series of tests before an OPP Drug Recognition Expert (DRE)

Gregory WILLSHIRE, 52 years of age from Central Huron has been charged with:

–      Operation while Impaired – alcohol and drugs.

The involved vehicles were 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 20, 2025. 

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26 Year Old From Central Huron Arrested – Details Released

(CENTRAL HURON, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Central Huron resident with a criminal driving offence following a traffic stop on December 22, 2024, in the Municipality of Central Huron. 

Just after 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, December 22, 2024, Huron County OPP officers conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle travelling on Huron Road in Central Huron, near Goderich. Police 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 Sebringville OPP detachment where they completed a series of tests before an OPP Drug Recognition Expert (DRE)

Connor RANKIN, 26 years of age from Central Huron has been charged with:

–      Operation while Impaired – alcohol and drugs.

The accused was additionally charged with an offence under the Highway Traffic Act (HTA), and the Cannabis Control Act (CCA).

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 20, 2025. 

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43 Year Old From London Arrested In Central Huron

(CENTRAL HURON, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a London resident with an Impaired driving offence following a traffic stop in a “Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere” (R.I.D.E.) check on December 22, 2024, in the Municipality of Central Huron. 

Just before 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 22, 2024, Huron County OPP officers stopped a vehicle on Stone School Line in Central Huron.

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.

Kevin NAGLE, 43 years of age from London has been charged with:

–      Operation while Impaired – Over 80,

–      Dangerous Operation.

The accused was additionally charged with offences found in the Liquor Licence Control Act (LLCA), and the Tobacco Tax Act (TTA).

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 13, 2025. 

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Jacob COCKRAM Was Arrested Again

(CENTRAL HURON, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Central Huron resident with criminal offences following a theft report on November 25, 2024, in the Municipality of Central Huron. 

At 2:30 p.m. on Monday, November 25, 2024, Huron County OPP received a theft report involving cash stolen from an unlocked vehicle on Princess Street West in Clinton.

As a result of the investigation, a Central Huron resident was located shortly after and arrested for the theft.

Jacob COCKRAM, 34 years of age from Central Huron has been charged with:

–      Theft Under $5,000,

–      Fail to Comply with Probation Order.

The accused was later released from custody with a court appearance scheduled at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich on January 6th, 2025. 

The OPP would like to take this opportunity to remind the public to lock their vehicles at all times and keep valuables out of site. Use your vehicle trunk if available, a cargo cover, or a blanket to cover valuables.

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Pedestrian Airlifted After Hit & Run In Clinton #PedestrianLivesMatter

(CENTRAL HURON, ON) – A 20-year-old pedestrian was injured last evening after being struck by a vehicle that failed to remain at the scene in the Municipality of Central Huron.

On November 7th, 2024, just before 7:30 p.m., the Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and Huron County Paramedic Services responded to a report of a car vs pedestrian collision near the intersection of East Street and Ontario Street in Clinton.

Emergency responders located one person who had been struck by a passenger vehicle. They were transported to a local hospital and later airlifted to London where their injuries were deemed non-life threatening.

The involved vehicle was observed leaving the scene southbound on East Street and is described as a smaller blue car with silver colouring.

The OPP is requesting any witnesses that may have observed this incident to call police. If any member of the public has dash-cam footage or home surveillance footage in the area, please contact the OPP.

The Huron OPP is requesting anyone with information to call 1-888-310-1122. If you wish to remain anonymous, please call 1-800-222-TIPS or leave a secure web tip at P3TIPS.com.

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Aaron CHEYNE – Drunk Driving

(CENTRAL HURON, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Huron East resident with an Impaired driving offence on October 21, 2024, in the Municipality of Central Huron. 

Just after 1:00 a.m. on Monday, October 21, 2024, Huron County OPP officers arrested an individual who had driven their vehicle to the Huron OPP detachment in Clinton.

The driver was arrested for impaired operation and later provided breath samples before a qualified Intoxilyzer Breath Technician. Breath samples were provided to police which resulted in readings over the legal limit.

Aaron CHEYNE, 40 years of age from Huron East has been charged with:

–      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 November 25, 2024. 

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Daniel CORMIER – Impaired Driving

(CENTRAL HURON, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a South Huron resident with several criminal offences following a traffic complaint on October 15th, 2024, in the Municipality of Central Huron. 

Just after 10:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 15th, 2024, Huron County OPP received a traffic complaint from a member of the public who was concerned that a driver may be driving impaired. Police located the suspect vehicle on London Road in Central Huron and conducted a traffic stop. Police 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 Perth County OPP detachment in Sebringville where they underwent a series of tests with an OPP Drug Recognition Expert (DRE).

Daniel CORMIER, 46 years of age from South Huron has been charged with:

–      Operation while Impaired – alcohol and drugs,

–      Dangerous Operation,

–      Operation while Prohibited,

–      Possession of a Schedule III Substance.

The accused was additionally charged with offences found in the Highway Traffic Act, Liquor Licence Control Act, Cannabis Act, and the Cannabis Control Act.

The involved vehicle was towed and impounded for 45 days.

The accused was later released from custody with a court appearance scheduled at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich on November 18th, 2024. 

If you suspect a driver may be driving impaired, please call 911 or 1-888-310-1122.

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Student Pilot Makes Emergency Landing

(CENTRAL HURON, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and the Central Huron Fire Department responded to a report of a possible airplane crash in the Municipality of Central Huron on Thursday October 10th, 2024, just after 5:00 p.m.  

Police located the aircraft in a farm field just north of Bayfield Road near Tipperary Line in Central Huron. The lone 25-year-old student pilot was forced to make an emergency landed in a farm field due to an engine problem. The pilot was not injured, and the plane was not damaged.

The pilot had departed from London and was intending to land in Goderich, then return to London. The aircraft is now being inspected to ensure it is safe to return to London by air.

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Ditch Drunk Driver Arrested – Name Released

(CENTRAL HURON, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Paisley-area resident with an Impaired driving offence following a single-vehicle-collision on October 6th, 2024, in the Municipality of Central Huron. 

Just after 6:30 p.m. on Sunday, October 6th, 2024, Huron County OPP responded to a report of a vehicle on its side in a ditch with the driver still inside the vehicle.  Police attended Bayfield Road near Airport Line and located the driver who was subsequently arrested for impaired operation. The driver was not injured.

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 the legal limit.

Emily GOLEM, 32 years of age from Paisley, Arran-Elderslie has been charged with:

–      Operation while Impaired – Over 80.

The accused was additionally charged under the Highway Traffic Act for careless driving and driving a motor vehicle with no permit.

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 released from custody with a court appearance scheduled at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich on November 4th, 2024.

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Tyler BERRY – Drunk Driving

(CENTRAL HURON, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Central Huron resident with an Impaired driving offence following a traffic stop for speeding on September 13, 2024, in the Municipality of Central Huron. 

Just after 8:00 p.m. on Friday, September 13, 2024, Huron County OPP stopped a vehicle for speeding on Huron Road in Central Huron. Police spoke to the driver and conducted a roadside screening device test, which resulted in a failure.

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.

Tyler BERRY, 28 years of age from Central Huron has been charged with:

–      Operation while Impaired – Over 80.

The accused was additionally charged under the Highway Traffic Act for speeding.

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 released from custody with a court appearance scheduled at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich on October 21, 2024. 

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Nicholas BOONE – Drunk Driving


(CENTRAL HURON, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Huron East resident with Impaired driving offences following a traffic complaint on August 15, 2024, in the Municipality of Central Huron. 

Just before 9:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 15, 2024, Huron County OPP received a traffic complaint from a member of the public who was concerned that a driver may be driving impaired. Police located the suspect vehicle travelling southbound on Base Line in Central Huron and conducted a traffic stop. Police spoke to the driver and determined that the driver’s ability to operate the motor vehicle was impaired by alcohol.

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.

Nicholas BOONE, 36 years of age from Huron East 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 released from custody with a court appearance scheduled at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich on September 23, 2024. 

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Serious Collision Closed Intersection of Base Line and Londesboro Road

(CENTRAL HURON, ON) – Serious collision closes Base Line at Londesboro Road in the Municipality of Central Huron.

On July 18th, 2024, at 10:20 p.m., the Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Central Huron Fire Department, and Huron County Paramedic Services responded to a report of a serious collision involving two motor vehicles at the intersection of Base Line and Londesboro Road.

Emergency responders located four injured vehicle occupants who were transported to local hospitals. One occupant was later airlifted to a London Hospital with more serious injuries.

The OPP Traffic Incident Management and Enforcement (TIME) team is on scene to assist with the investigation.

Sections of Base Line and Londesboro Road remain closed for the investigation. Please avoid the area.

Updates will be provided as they become available.

The Huron OPP is requesting anyone with information to call 1-888-310-1122. 

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James BROOME Was Arrested

(CENTRAL HURON, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Central Huron resident with several offences following a traffic stop south of Goderich on June 24th, 2024. 

At approximately 10:10 p.m. on Monday, June 24th, a Huron County OPP officer observed a vehicle travelling on Bluewater Highway and conducted a traffic stop for a Highway Traffic Act violation. In speaking to the driver, the officer believed the driver had consumed alcohol prior to driving and demanded a breath sample. The driver provided a roadside breath sample, which resulted in a “failure”. The driver was then arrested for impaired operation and transported to the Huron OPP detachment in Clinton for further breath tests.

The accused then refused to provide the further required breath samples once at detachment.  

James BROOME, 65 years-of-age from Central Huron has been charged with:

–      Failure or Refusal to Comply with Demand.

The accused was additionally charged with offences found in the Highway Traffic Act (HTA) and Liquor Licence Control Act (LLCA).

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 July 29th at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.