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Central Huron Arrest – Details Released

(CENTRAL HURON, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Barrie resident with impaired driving offences following an incident on July 14th, 2025, in the Municipality of Central Huron. 

Just after 3:30 a.m. on Monday, July 14th, 2025, Huron County OPP officers received a report of a vehicle stopped in a live lane of traffic on Ontario Street in Clinton. Officers observed the driver being unresponsive behind the wheel with the vehicle running and in gear. Officers needed to break the window to place the vehicle in “park” and subsequently arrested the driver for impaired operation.

The accused provided breath samples before a qualified Intoxilyzer Breath Technician at the Huron County OPP detachment in Clinton. Breath samples provided to police resulted in readings over the legal limit.

Ehimwenma OSA-OKUNBOR, 33 years of age from Barrie, has been charged with:

–      Impaired Operation – Alcohol and Drug,

–      Impaired Operation – Over 80.

The vehicle involved was towed and impounded for seven days, and the accused’ driver’s license 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. 

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$16,000 Drug Bust: Central Huron – Dana TEED

(CENTRAL HURON, 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 and offence-related property. A criminal charge has been laid against a Central Huron resident.

An investigation initiated in June 2025 by members of the Huron-Perth CSCU led investigators to an address in the Municipality of Central Huron.

On Wednesday, July 30, 2025, a traffic stop was conducted in the Township of Wilmot, Municipality of Waterloo which resulted in the seizure of illegal drugs and related property. One individual was arrested and charged. On Thursday, July 31, 2025, a search warrant was executed at an address in Central Huron.

A quantity of suspected cocaine was seized. The total value of the illegal drugs seized is estimated at $16,780. Additional offence-related property including a cellular phone seized by police totaled $1,000.

Dana TEED, 31 years of age from Central Huron 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 – Kitchener on September 11, 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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Central Huron Break & Enter, Meth A Factor – Michael VOCK Arrested

(CENTRAL HURON, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged an individual from Zorra Township following a break and enter to a Central Huron rural property on June 18th, 2025.

At approximately 7:00 p.m. on June 18, 2025, an individual was discovered unlawfully in a barn by a property owner on Bayfield Road in the Municipality of Central Huron. The suspect had arrived on a motorcycle and attempted to flee through a farm field when their motorcycle became stuck in the mud. Officers arrived on scene and arrested the individual who was identified and charged with multiple Criminal and Provincial offences.

The accused has been charged as follows:

Michael VOCK, 47 years of age from Zorra Township has been charged with:

–      Break and Enter,

–      Possession of Break in Instruments,

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

–      Flight from Peace Officer,

–      Mischief to Property Under $5,000,

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

–      Operation while Prohibited – (13 counts),

–      Possession of a Controlled Substance – Methamphetamine.

The accused was additionally charged with eight Provincial Offences found in the Highway Traffic Act, Cannabis Control Act, and Compulsory Automobile Insurance Act.

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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42 Year Old From Goderich Arrested After Showing Up To Detachment Drunk

(CENTRAL HURON, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Goderich resident with an Impaired driving offence following an incident on June 9th, 2025, in the Municipality of Central Huron. 

Just after 7:00 p.m. on Monday, June 9th, 2025, Huron County OPP officers met an individual at the Huron County OPP Detachment office on Albert Street in Clinton for an unrelated matter.

Officers discovered that the individual had been drinking alcohol prior to driving to the OPP detachment, and they were subsequently arrested for impaired operation. The accused provided breath samples before a qualified Intoxilyzer Breath Technician. Breath samples provided to police resulted in readings over the legal limit.

Joseph SWITZER, 42 years of age from Goderich, has been charged with:

–      Operation while Impaired – Over 80.

The vehicle involved 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 July 21st, 2025. 

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43 Year Old From Huron East Arrested

(CENTRAL HURON, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Huron East resident with several criminal offences following a suspicious vehicle complaint in the Municipality of Central Huron on June 2nd, 2025. 

On Monday, June 2nd, 2025, Huron County OPP officers responded to a call for service on Kinburn Line in Central Huron at 08:40 a.m. Officers located a parked vehicle and spoke to the driver, who was subsequently arrested for impaired operation. The driver was transported to the Huron County OPP Detachment to conduct testing before a Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) trained officer. As a result, the accused was charged as follows:

Shaun JAMIESON, 43 years-of-age from Huron East has been charged with:

–      Operation while Impaired – Alcohol and Drugs,

–      Possession of a Controlled Substance – (two counts).

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

The accused was processed, and later released from custody with a court appearance scheduled for July 7th, 2025, at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich. 

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Leonard STEEP Was Arrested In Clinton

(CENTRAL HURON, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged an individual following an incident that took place in the Municipality of Central Huron on Wednesday April 23rd, 2025.   

Just after 9:00 p.m., on April 23rd, 2025, police were contacted to investigate damage to a vehicle caused by an individual who was still at the scene on Albert Street in Clinton, Central Huron. Police attended and located the individual who was arrested shortly after for the offence of Mischief. During their arrest, the accused resisted arrest but was eventually taken into custody.

Leonard STEEP, 43 years of age from Central Huron has been charged with:

–      Mischief Under $5,000,

–      Resist Peace Officer.

The accused was processed and later released from custody with a court appearance scheduled at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich on June 2nd, 2025.

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31 Year Old From Central Huron Arrested #WaitInTheTruck

(CENTRAL HURON, ON) – On April 12th, 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 criminal acts against their partner in 2024 and 2025.

A 31-year-old individual from Central Huron has been arrested and charged under the Criminal Code with the following offences:

–      Assault – Spousal,

–      Mischief – Domestic,

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

The accused was processed and held for a bail hearing where they were remanded into 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.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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Assault In Clinton – One Arrested

(CENTRAL HURON, ON) – On March 16th, 2025, members of the Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to disturbance in the Town of Clinton, Municipality of Central Huron.

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

A 17-year-old youth from Huron-Kinloss has been arrested and charged under the Criminal Code with the following offences:

–      Assault,

–      Resist Peace Officer,

–      Obstruct Peace Officer.

The youth’s identity is protected under the Youth Criminal Justice Act (YCJA).

The accused was processed and later released from custody with a court date scheduled at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich on April 10, 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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39 Year Old From Goderich Arrested Again – Details Released #RepeatOffender

(CENTRAL HURON, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged an individual following an incident that took place at a location on Huron Road in the Municipality of Central Huron on Saturday March 15th, 2025.   

Just before 11:30 a.m. on March 15th, 2025, police were contacted to investigate a disturbance complaint. Police attended and discovered that an individual had been causing a disturbance and departed the location prior to police arrival. The suspect was located and arrested in Central Huron the following day.

Matthew DALE, 39 years-of-age of Goderich has been charged with:

–      Causing a Disturbance,

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

The accused was processed and held in custody for a bail hearing at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich where they were remanded into custody.

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35 Year Old From Central Huron Arrested #WaitInTheTruck

(CENTRAL HURON, ON) – On February 8th, 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 criminal acts against their partner.

A 35-year-old individual from Central Huron has been arrested and charged under the Criminal Code with the following offences:

–      Assault – Spousal – (two counts).

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 March 17th, 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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Central Huron Abuse #WaitInTheTruck

(CENTRAL HURON, ON) – On January 31st, 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 29-year-old individual from Central Huron has been arrested and charged under the Criminal Code with the following offences:

–      Assault – Spousal,

–      Assault – Causing Bodily Harm – Spousal,

–      Mischief – Domestic,

–      Forcible Confinement,

–      Utter Threats to Cause Death or Bodily Harm – Spousal.

The accused was processed and held for a bail hearing where they were later remanded into 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.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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Break & Enter – Clinton HARRIS Arrested

(CENTRAL HURON, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Stratford resident following an attempted break-in at a Central Huron residence on January 29, 2025. 

Just after 7:00 p.m., on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, Huron County OPP officers were contacted by a homeowner who reported a break-in attempt. The suspect description was provided to police.

Officers attended the area and located the suspect nearby, who was arrested and charged as follows:

Clinton HARRIS, 33 years-of-age from Stratford has been charged with:

–      Break and Enter.

The accused was processed and later released from custody with a court appearance at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich, on March 10, 2025. 

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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.