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Goderich Increases Pedestrians Saftey – While North Huron Continues To Endanger Children #PedestrianLivesMatter

(GODERICH, ON) – The Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) would like to remind the motoring public and pedestrians using crosswalks to pay attention and be safe!

Goderich residents have most likely seen the new overhead lighting system on Bayfield Road at the intersection of Bennett Street East. This busy pedestrian crossing has been at this location for a long time due to the high number of students and residents that need to cross Bayfield Road. This new lighting system is a welcome addition to increase visibility and enhance public safety.

Police spoke to crossing guard Sheila Donatis who has been working as a guard for over 30 years in the Town of Goderich, helping countless people cross roadways safely. Donatis is happy to see the new system which she feels will prompt drivers to obey the flashing lights and her handheld stop sign, creating a safer location for people to cross.

“Traffic safety is everyone’s responsibility”, says Constable Craig Soldan, Community Safety and Media Relations Officer with the Huron County OPP.

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Cameron PORTER Was Arrested Again

(GODERICH, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has laid charges in a Goderich theft investigation. 

On November 8, 2024, Huron County OPP received a theft report involving property stolen from a business located on Bayfield Road in Goderich.

As a result of the investigation, the suspect was identified, and an arrest was made on November 21, 2024.

Cameron PORTER, 30 years of age of No Fixed Address has been charged with:

–      Theft Under $5,000,

–      Fail to Comply with Probation Order.

The accused was held in custody for a bail hearing where he was remanded into custody with a court appearance scheduled at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich. 

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DOLINSKI, DOLINSKI & SOKOLOWSKI Arrested For Theft

(SOUTH HURON/GODERICH, ON) – On November 12, 2024, Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) began an investigation involving shoplifting at retail stores in both Goderich and Exeter. Three individuals were captured on video surveillance after departing the stores with stolen goods.

On November 20, 2024, police were contacted by retail staff at a business on Huron Road in Goderich after they observed the same individuals enter the store again.

Officers in the vicinity were able to arrest two of the suspects shortly after the call to police, and after a search of the area, officers later arrested the third suspect.

Police have charged the three accused’ with the following offences:

Antoni DOLINSKI, 35 years of age from Mississauga has been charged with:

–      Theft Over $5,000,

–      Theft Under $5,000.

Armando DOLINSKI, 43 years of age from Brampton has been charged with:

–      Theft Over $5,000,

–      Theft Under $5,000.

Mateusz SOKOLOWSKI, 28 years of age from Mississauga has been charged with:

–      Theft Over $5,000,

–      Theft Under $5,000.

All three accused were held in custody and later released. They are scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice located in Goderich Ontario at a later date.

Anyone with information regarding this ongoing investigation is asked to contact the Huron County 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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Goderich Pervert Alert – Cole WHEELER Arrested For Luring Children & Sexual Assault

(GODERICH, ON) – On October 25, 2024, Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) began an investigation involving a series of victims in the Huron County area. This investigation has led to police laying multiple criminal charges against the accused in this matter.

Police have charged 21-year-old, Cole WHEELER, of Goderich with the following offences:

  • Sexual Assault (12 counts),
  • Invitation to Sexual Touching (two counts),
  • Sexual Interference (two counts),
  • Assault,
  • Forcible Confinement,
  • Unlawfully in a Dwelling House,
  • Luring a Child Under 18.

The accused is currently in custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice located in Goderich Ontario at a later date.

Investigators believe that there may be additional victims and any person with information regarding this ongoing investigation is asked to contact the Huron County 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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Lief EDWARDS Arrested Again – Aggravated Assault

(GODERICH, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating a serious assault that took place in the Town of Goderich on Saturday, August 31, 2024.   

In September, 2024, Huron County OPP officers received information that an assault had taken place in Goderich in late August, 2024.

Police investigated the incident and have subsequently arrested and charged one individual on October 12, 2024, as follows:

Lief EDWARDS, 38 years of age of Goderich has been charged with:

–      Aggravated Assault,

–      Fail to Comply with Probation Order.

The accused was held in custody for a bail hearing where he was remanded into custody awaiting a further court appearance at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.

Any person with information regarding this incident or any other incident 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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Daniel BOURQUE-DEROCHIE – Impaired Driving

(GODERICH, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Drummond-North Elmsley Township resident with an Impaired driving offence following a traffic complaint on September 14, 2024, in the Town of Goderich. 

Just after 9:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 14, 2024, Huron County OPP stopped a vehicle after a traffic complaint was received by police. An observant driver became concerned about the driving of the vehicle ahead of them in traffic. The vehicle was observed travelling westbound on Huron Road in Central Huron, and eventually into Goderich where police conducted a traffic stop. 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 twice the legal limit.

Daniel BOURQUE-DEROCHIE, 58 years of age from Elmsley Twp 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 released from custody with a court appearance scheduled at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich on October 21, 2024. 

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Fatal Collision In Goderich

(GODERICH, ON) – A fatal collision involving a sport utility vehicle (SUV) and a mobility scooter has claimed the life of an elderly Goderich resident. 

Just after 10:30 a.m. on Monday, September 16th, 2024, members of the Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Huron County Paramedic Services, and Goderich Fire Department responded to the intersection of Blake Street East and Gibbons Street in the Town of Goderich after receiving a 9-1-1 call about a collision.

Upon arrival, emergency services discovered that the operator of an electric mobility scooter was seriously injured. The scooter operator was transported by ambulance to a local hospital where they were later pronounced deceased.

Members from the West Region OPP Traffic Incident Management & Enforcement (TIME) Team attended the scene to assist with the collision investigation. Sections of Blake Street and Gibbons Street are currently closed for the investigation and will remain closed for several hours.

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

The deceased is a 91-year-old resident of Goderich. 

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

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$20,000 Drug Bust In Goderich – Kristopher FABER Arrested

(GODERICH, ON) – An investigation conducted by the Huron-Perth Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Community Street Crimes Unit (CSCU), West Region OPP Emergency Response Team (ERT), West Region Tactics and Rescue Unit (TRU) and Huron County OPP detachment resulted in the seizure of illegal drugs, weapons, cash, and offence-related property with a total value exceeding $20,500.

An illegal drug investigation was initiated by members of the Huron-Perth OPP CSCU which led investigators to a suspect in the Town of Goderich.

On Thursday, August 29, 2024, a search warrant was executed in Goderich which resulted in the seizure of controlled substances, assorted currency, weapons, and other offence-related items. One individual has been arrested and charged.

As a result of the investigation, police seized a quantity of suspected fentanyl, hydromorphone, and cocaine. Other seized items included digital scales, packaging material, cellular phones and several knives. One knife that was seized was a handgun replica knife. A quantity of cash was also seized.

The combined estimated value of the seized drugs is $12,600.

The combined estimated value of the seized property is $2,400.

Total currency seized is $5,540.  

Kristopher FABER, 43 years of age from Goderich has been charged with:

  • Possession of fentanyl for the purpose of trafficking,
  • Possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking,
  • Possession of hydromorphone for the purpose of trafficking,
  • Unauthorized possession of a weapon, butterfly and spring-assisted knives – (two counts),
  • Possession of weapons while prohibited – (three counts)

The accused was processed and is being held for a bail hearing scheduled at the Goderich Ontario Court of Justice.

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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Isaac BENNEWIES – Assault, Drunk Driving

(GODERICH, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Central Huron resident with Assault and Impaired Driving following an incident in Goderich on August 09, 2024. 

Just after 10:00 p.m., Friday, August 09, 2024, Huron County OPP received a report of an assault that had just occurred on Suncoast Drive in the Town of Goderich. The victim of the assault advised police that the male suspect had departed in a vehicle and provided a description of the suspect and vehicle involved. Officers located the suspect vehicle on Huron Road and conducted a traffic stop. Police arrested the driver for assault and determined that they had been drinking alcohol prior to driving. The driver provided a breath sample at the roadside which resulted in a failure.

The accused was re-arrested and transported to the Huron OPP detachment 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.

Isaac BENNEWIES, 20 years of age from Central Huron has been charged with:

–      Assault,

–      Operation while Impaired – Over 80.

The accused was additionally charged with an offence found in 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 released from custody with a court appearance scheduled at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich on September 23, 2024. 

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Another Drunk Driver Arrested In Goderich

(GODERICH, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Dublin area resident with an Impaired driving offence following a traffic stop in Goderich on August 04, 2024. 

Just before 10:30 p.m. Sunday, August 04, 2024, Huron County OPP were patrolling in the Town of Goderich when they stopped a vehicle on Mitchell Street. Police spoke to the driver and determined that they had been drinking alcohol prior to driving. The investigating officer demanded a roadside breath sample from the driver, which resulted in a failure.

The driver was arrested and transported to the Huron OPP detachment where they provided further breath samples before a qualified Intoxilyzer Breath Technician. Breath samples were provided to police which resulted in readings over the legal limit.

Jerrett VATERS, 25 years of age from Dublin has been charged with:

–      Operation while Impaired – Over 80.

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

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 16, 2024. 

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Drunk Driver Arrested In Goderich

(GODERICH, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Toronto resident with Impaired driving offences following a traffic stop in Goderich on August 03, 2024. 

Just before 9:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 03, 2024, Huron County OPP were patrolling in the Town of Goderich when they stopped a vehicle for a traffic violation on Huron Road. Police spoke to the driver and determined that the driver had been drinking alcohol prior to driving. The investigating officer determined that the driver’s ability to operate the motor vehicle was impaired by alcohol.

The driver was arrested and transported to the Huron OPP detachment 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.

Antonio AFFORNALLI, 65 years of age from Toronto 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 09, 2024. 

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Armed Robbery In Goderich – ANDERSON, FABER & PELLY Arrested

(GODERICH, ON) – The Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating a robbery that took place on August 9th, 2024, at a location near Parson’s Court in the Town of Goderich. 

On Friday, August 9th, 2024, just after 7:00 p.m., the Huron County OPP received information that a robbery had taken place in a wooded area near Parson’s Court between 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. One person was assaulted while their personal belongings were stolen and damaged. The suspects used a metal object to assault the victim, then fled the area on foot.

The victim was able to identify three of the four suspects who were later located by police and taken into custody. Charges have been laid against the following individuals:

Chad ANDERSON, 33 years of age from no fixed address has been charged with the following offences:

–      Robbery with a Weapon,

–      Assault with a Weapon,

–      Mischief, Destroys or Damages Property,

–      Theft Under $5,000.

The accused was processed at the Huron OPP detachment and later released. The accused is to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich on the 23rd of September 2024.

Kristopher FABER, 43 years of age from Goderich has been charged with the following offences:

–      Robbery with a Weapon,

–      Assault with a Weapon,

–      Mischief, Destroys or Damages Property,

–      Theft Under $5,000.

The accused was processed at the Huron OPP detachment and held for a bail hearing where they were remanded into custody.

Michael PELLY, 42 years of age from Goderich has been charged with the following offences:

–      Robbery with a Weapon,

–      Assault with a Weapon,

–      Mischief, Destroys or Damages Property,

–      Theft Under $5,000,

–      Fail to Comply with Probation.

The accused was processed at the Huron OPP detachment and held for a bail hearing where they were remanded into custody.

If you have any information about this incident, please 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 secure web tip online at www.p3tips.com , where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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66 Year Old From ACW Deceased

(GODERICH, ON) – On July 31st, 2024, at approximately 11:50 a.m., Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Huron County Paramedic Services, Goderich Fire Department and the Canadian Coast Guard (JRCC Trenton) attended the Goderich pier for a report of an unconscious person in the water.

The individual was located by the Canadian Coast Guard and transported to the Goderich Hospital where they were pronounced deceased after extensive life-saving efforts by emergency responders and hospital staff. Officers investigated to find out more information about this individual’s identity. Some time later, a family member reported their loved one missing and the deceased individual was identified as a 66-year-old female from Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh Township.

Police are working with the Office of the Chief Coroner to determine the cause of their death.

The Huron OPP is requesting anyone with information to call 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Huron-Perth Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a secure web-tip at www.P3TIPS.com where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000.

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$500,000 Goderich Crime Spree – KURTIS GREEN Arrested Again

(GODERICH, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Goderich-area resident with numerous criminal offences following a series of auto thefts, a break and enter, and collisions in the Town of Goderich in the early morning hours of July 12th, 2024. 

On Friday, July 12th, just after 3:20 a.m., Huron County OPP officers received a report of a suspicious vehicle being driven erratically in Goderich near Elgin Avenue.  Officers attended and located an abandoned damaged pickup truck on Kingston Street. While investigating where the pickup truck originated from, police located a second damaged vehicle in the parking lot of a car dealership on Bayfield Road. The business had been broken into and heavily damaged. Officers then observed another vehicle being driven away from the lot speeding northbound on Bayfield Road.

As additional officers converged, the latest suspected stolen vehicle was observed driving the opposite direction on the Goderich Square. As the officer attempted to stop this vehicle, it sped away onto Elgin Ave and collided with five parked unattended vehicles causing extensive damage. Officers were able to take the lone driver into custody after they resisted arrest and assaulted officers.

The accused was transported to a local hospital as a precaution and was released soon after. The accused has been formally charged with a list of criminal offences.

The total estimated damage exceeds $500,000.

KURTIS GREEN, 32 years of age from no fixed address has been charged with:

–      Break and Enter – Commit Indictable Offence,

–      Theft of Motor Vehicle – (three counts),

–      Fail to Stop After Accident,

–      Flight From Police Officer,

–      Dangerous Operation,

–      Mischief Over $5,000,

–      Assault a Peace Officer,

–      Resist Peace Officer,

–      Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000 – (three counts),

–      Fail to Comply with Probation Order – (two counts),

–      Possession of Schedule I Substance – Methamphetamine.

The accused was held for a bail hearing and was remanded into custody. 

If anyone has information that may assist this investigation, please contact the Huron County OPP at 519-482-1677 or 1-888-310-1122. If you wish to remain anonymous, information can be left as a web tip at P3TIPS.com or by calling Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

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OPP Demand Access To Security Cameras Of All Private Citizens & Businesses In Goderich

(GODERICH, ON) – Members of theHuron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) partnered with staff from the Municipal office in Goderich on Friday, April 19th, 2024, to meet with business owners and community members on the Square in Goderich. 

The joint initiative was created to provide an opportunity to meet with business owners and community members to address their concerns and answer questions.

The OPP was on hand to discuss the “CAMSAFE” program which encourages businesses and homeowners to register their video surveillance systems which may assist police investigators in the event of a crime.

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In the attached photo from left to right: Goderich CAO Janice Hallahan, Sgt. Matt Hummel, Huron OPP Detachment Commander – Inspector Jason Younan, Staff Sergeant Andrew MacIsaac, Sgt. Lynn McNichol, Deputy Mayor Leah Noel, Mayor Trevor Bazinet, Michaela Johnston – Accessibility & Health and Safety Manager, Lynn Beatty – Manager Goderich BIA, Colin Carmichael – Executive Director Huron Chamber of Commerce, Constable Jamie Stanley, and Constable Craig Soldan – Community Safety Officer Huron OPP.

NOTE: Justice of the Peace Frank Leddy (aka Frankie not-a-judge) has ruled in the Goderich Courthouse that “demand” and “request” mean exactly the same thing as HPPH & Greg Stewart asserted.