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Goderich Criminal Court 18Sept2025: Brak, Brideau, Harris, Londry, McGrath, and Vanbelle

The court will hear a full slate of criminal matters later today involving several repeat names and multiple appearances.

  • Daymien Brak is scheduled for a bail phase hearing at 10:00 a.m. via video.
  • Joseph Brideau has two separate matters listed for 11:30 a.m., both video motions.
  • N.G. will appear by video at 10:00 a.m. for a motion hearing.
  • Mitchell Harris has three separate matters scheduled, each to set trial dates by video at 10:00 a.m.
  • Logan Londry is scheduled twice at 2:15 p.m. in Room 2, both in-person appearances to take a plea.
  • Craig McGrath has three matters listed back-to-back, all set for trial date scheduling by video at 10:00 a.m.
  • T.R. will appear in Room 2 at 10:00 a.m. for a sentencing date to be set.
  • Jason Vanbelle has two separate matters scheduled at 10:00 a.m., both video appearances to set trial dates.

The docket is expected to include a mix of bail proceedings, trial scheduling, plea hearings, and motions, marking a particularly busy day in the criminal courts.

For up-to-date dockets visit https://www.ontariocourtdates.ca

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Goderich Homeless Person With Gun & Amunition Arrested Is Repeat Offender #3Strikes


(GODERICH, ON) – The Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged an individual following an incident on Victoria Street South in the Town of Goderich. 

On Friday, August 29th, 2025, just after 3:00 p.m., Huron OPP officers were contacted about an individual who reportedly made threats involving a weapon. Police subsequently located and arrested the individual. Officers located an imitation handgun loaded with pellet ammunition on the accused.

Logan LONDRY, 25 years-of-age of no fixed address has been charged with the following offences:

–      Uttering Threats – Cause Death or Bodily Harm,

–      Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose,

–      Breach of Recognizance – (two counts).

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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Docket Summary – Goderich 17Sept2025

The Goderich courthouse saw a busy docket today, with multiple bail hearings, trial scheduling appearances, and motions being addressed. Most matters proceeded by video, though a handful of defendants appeared in person.

Bail Hearings & Show Cause

Several accused faced bail-related proceedings.

  • Hannah Gower appeared in person for a bail hearing.
  • Kyle Ryckman had three separate matters before the court, all for bail hearings/show cause, also in person.
  • Travis Johnson, Daymien Brak, Marty O’Brien, Matthew O’Brien, and Jason Vanbelle all appeared by video for bail-related phases.
  • David Lenting faced an especially heavy docket, with at least six separate bail phase matters heard by video.

Trial Scheduling

Several cases were before the court to set trial dates:

  • Christopher Barron
  • C.D.
  • D.D. (matter “to be spoken to”)
  • Fernando Demelo, who had five separate matters listed, all scheduled to set trial dates.

Motions

  • Gordon Keeso had two motions scheduled at 11:30 a.m., both conducted by video.

Trials in Progress

  • Peter Witmer was listed for a trial in Room 2 at 10:00 a.m. He also had a separate matter “to be spoken to,” suggesting multiple issues before the court.

Key Takeaways

  • Volume of Bail Matters: A significant portion of the morning docket centered on bail hearings, particularly for repeat or multiple charges (e.g., David Lenting and Kyle Ryckman).
  • Heavy Caseloads for Individuals: Both Demelo and Lenting faced numerous active case numbers.
  • Mix of Video and In-Person Attendance: While most cases proceeded by video, the court continues to handle serious matters like bail hearings and trials with in-person appearances.
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Assault In Wingham – Daniel NOBLE Arrested & Released #3Strikes

(NORTH HURON, ON) – On Friday, August 22nd, 2025, members of the Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of an assault on William Street in the Township of North Huron, Town of Wingham.

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

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

Daniel NOBLE, 39 years-of-age from North Huron has been charged with:

–      Assault.

The accused was processed and later released from custody with a court date scheduled at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich on September 29, 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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Goderich Huron OPP Police Press Releases

Police Assaulted In Goderich – Dawnalee MOORE Arrested And Released

(GODERICH, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Goderich resident following an incident that took place in the Town of Goderich on Sunday, August 18th, 2025.

Just before 3:00 p.m., on August 18th, 2025, police were contacted to investigate a disturbance on Balvina Drive in Goderich. Police attended and located an individual who was confrontational with police, and uttered threats. During their arrest, the accused resisted arrest and assaulted the officers but was eventually taken into custody.

Dawnalee MOORE, 36 years of age from Goderich has been charged with:

–      Assault a Peace Officer – (three counts),

–      Obstruct Peace Officer,

–      Uttering Threats to Cause Death or Bodily Harm – (three counts),

–      Mischief Under $5,000,

–      Resist Peace Officer.

The accused was processed, held for a bail hearing, and later released from custody with a court appearance scheduled at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich on October 06, 2025.

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Goderich Drunk Driver Arrested – Johannes VANEEKEN

(GODERICH, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Goderich resident with criminal driving offences following a traffic complaint in the Town of Goderich reported to police on August 17th, 2025. 

Just after 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, August 17, 2025, Huron County OPP officers responded to a complaint from a concerned citizen that a driver may be driving impaired in the Town of Goderich. The driver was located shortly after by police and arrested for impaired operation.

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 three times the legal limit.

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

Johannes VANEEKEN, 50 years-of-age from Goderich has been charged with:

–      Impaired Operation – Alcohol and Drug,

–      Impaired Operation – Over 80.

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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Area OPP Goderich Huron East OPP Police Press Releases

Goderich & Seaforth Drug Bust – Names Released

(GODERICH / HURON EAST, 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, weapons, and offence-related property. Criminal charges have been laid against three Huron County residents.

An investigation initiated in May 2025 by members of the Huron-Perth CSCU led investigators to addresses in the Municipality of Huron East and the Town of Goderich. OPP officers from the Grey-Bruce CSCU, Wellington CSCU, West Region OPP Emergency Response Team (ERT), and members from the Huron OPP detachment assisted with the investigation.

On Thursday, September 4th, 2025, three separate search warrants were executed in Goderich (two) and Seaforth (one), which resulted in the seizure of illegal drugs and related property.

A quantity of suspected cocaine and methamphetamine was seized. The total value of the illegal drugs seized is estimated at $13,805. Additional offence-related property including a cellular phone, digital scales, packaging material, and imitation firearms seized by police totaled $1,650. Canadian currency seized totaled $2,110.

Tyler FISHER, 26 years of age from Goderich has been charged with:

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

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 06, 2025.

Matthew ROUNDS, 32 years of age from Goderich has been charged with:

  • Possession of Schedule I Substance – Cocaine.

The accused was processed and later released from custody with a court date scheduled at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich on October 20, 2025.

Timothy LAWRENCE, 64 years of age from Huron East has been charged with:

  • Possession of Schedule I Substance – Cocaine.

The accused was processed and later released from custody with a court date scheduled at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich on October 20, 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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35 Year Old From Goderich Arrested – Details Released

(GODERICH, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged an individual following an incident that took place in the Town of Goderich on Thursday August 14th, 2025.   

Just after 3:00 p.m., on August 14th, 2025, police were contacted to investigate damage to a vehicle window caused by an individual on Mooney Street in Goderich. Police located the individual who was arrested shortly after for the offence of Mischief.

Jonathan VITORINO, 35 years-of-age from Goderich has been charged with:

–      Mischief Under $5,000.

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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Copper Stolen From Hydro Poles In Goderich

(GODERICH, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating a theft of copper wire in Goderich that occurred sometime in August 2025. 

On August 11, 2025, Huron County OPP officers were contacted by Erth Power staff in Goderich who reported theft of copper wire from nine hydro poles on Parsons Court. The value of the wire is several hundred dollars, however the cost of repair to the poles is estimated to be much more than that.

If you have any information about this crime, please contact the Huron OPP at 1-888-310-1122, or 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), or leave a secure web tip at P3tips.com.

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43 Year Old From Goderich Arrested – Details Released

(GODERICH, ON) – On July 31st, 2025, members of the Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) investigated a matter involving intimate partners in the Town of Goderich.

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

A 43-year-old individual from Goderich was arrested and charged under the Criminal Code with the following offences:

–      Assault with a Weapon – Spousal,

–      Mischief – Domestic,

–      Careless Storage of a Firearm, Weapon, Prohibited Device or Ammunition.

The accused was processed and later released with a court appearance scheduled at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich on September 8th, 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.

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Goderich Collisions End With Arrest – Details Released

(GODERICH, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Kitchener resident with several criminal driving offences following a series of collisions with parked cars in the Town of Goderich, on July 13th, 2025. 

Just before 8:00 p.m. on Sunday, July 13, 2025, Huron County OPP officers responded to a report of a vehicle that had collided with three vehicles on Cove Road in Goderich. The driver was located shortly after by police and 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 the legal limit.

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

Andre NEMBHARD, 32 years-of-age from Kitchener has been charged with:

–      Dangerous Operation,

–      Impaired Operation – Alcohol and Drug,

–      Impaired Operation – Over 80.

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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Goderich Assault – 21 Year Old Arrested

(GODERICH, ON) – On July 1st, 2025, members of the Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) investigated a matter involving intimate partners in the Town of Goderich.

As a result of the investigation, OPP learned that the involved suspect had allegedly committed criminal acts against their partner. Additionally, the accused was found to be operating a motor vehicle while over the legal alcohol limit.

A 21-year-old individual from Hamilton was arrested and charged under the Criminal Code with the following offences:

–      Assault – Spousal,

–      Assault Causing Bodily Harm,

–      Impaired Operation – Over 80.

The accused was processed and later released with a court appearance scheduled at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich on July 28th, 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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Goderich Theft – Ashley HUDSON Arrested Again #3Strikes

(GODERICH, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Goderich-area resident following a theft from a retail store in the Town of Goderich on June 28, 2025. 

On Saturday, June 28th, 2025, Huron County OPP officers were contacted by store staff who reported a minor theft that had occurred that same day. The suspect was captured on video surveillance and police were able to identify the culprit.

Officers located and arrested the suspect soon after. The accused has been charged as follows:

Ashley HUDSON, 34 years-of-age from No Fixed Address has been charged with:

–      Theft Under $5,000,

–      Fail to Comply with Probation Order.

The accused was processed and held for a bail hearing where they were later released from custody with a pending court appearance at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich on July 21st, 2025. 

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Golf Cart In Goderich Ends With Impaired Charge

(GODERICH, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a St. Clements, Ontario resident with criminal driving offences following a traffic stop in the Town of Goderich on June 22nd, 2025. 

Just after 1:20 a.m. on Sunday, June 22, 2025, Huron County OPP officers observed a golf cart being driven with no lights activated on Victoria St. N. in Goderich.  Officers conducted a traffic stop and spoke to the driver. Police discovered that the driver had consumed alcohol prior to driving, and had also been issued a 3-day driver’s licence suspension the previous day after registering a “WARN” on the Approved Screening Device (ASD).

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 twice the legal limit.

David CRAIG, 40 years-of-age from St. Clements ON. has been charged with:

–      Impaired Operation – alcohol and drug,

–      Operation while Impaired – Over 80.

The accused was additionally charged with Driving While Under Suspension – Highway Traffic Act.

The golf cart was towed and impounded for 7 days, and the accused’ 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 July 21, 2025. 

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57 Year Old From Goderich Arrested – Details Relased

(GODERICH, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Goderich resident with a criminal driving offence following a traffic stop in the Town of Goderich on May 28th, 2025. 

On Wednesday, May 28th, 2025, Huron County OPP officers were at a location on Cambria Road in Goderich when they were notified by a concerned citizen of a possible impaired driver. Officers conducted a traffic stop and spoke to the vehicle driver, who was subsequently arrested for impaired operation. The driver was transported to the Perth County OPP Detachment to conduct testing before a Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) trained officer. As a result, the accused was charged as follows:

Hiroshi NODA, 57 years-of-age from Goderich has been charged with:

–      Operation while Impaired – Alcohol and Drugs.

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

The accused was held in custody for a bail hearing, then later released from custody with a court appearance scheduled for July 7th, 2025, at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.