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Arrest In Hensall – Details Released

(BLUEWATER, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Bluewater resident with Prohibited Driving along with other offences following a traffic stop on October 6th, 2025. 

On Monday, October 6th, just after noon, Huron County OPP officers conducted a traffic stop for an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) in the Village of Hensall, Municipality of Bluewater.  

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.

Ryley INGHAM, 24 years-of-age from Bluewater, has been charged with:

–      Operation while Prohibited.

The accused was additionally charged with three offences found in the Highway Traffic Act (HTA), three offences found in the Off-Road Vehicles Act (ORVA), one offence found in the Trespass to Property Act (TPA), and one offence found in the Railway Safety Act (RSA).

The ATV involved was towed and impounded for 45 days.

The accused was processed and later released from custody with a court appearance scheduled for December 1st, 2025, at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich. 

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OPP Carelessly Fire Weapon Near Hensall School – Dog Eventually Located Unharmed #OPPFail #NameTheOfficer

(BLUEWATER, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of an aggressive dog, described as a pit bull. that attacked a pedestrian in the Village of Hensall, Municipality of Bluewater on October 16th just before 1:00 p.m.

Officers arrived on scene and located the dog running at large.

The dog remained aggressive and posed an immediate threat to public safety. One of the responding officers discharged their firearm toward the dog, which then fled the area.

The injured individual was transported to a local hospital with minor injuries.

The dog fled southbound through the community near an elementary school, which was contacted by police to keep students indoors. Officers observed the dog running through a farm field south of Hensall and into a wooded area just west of London Road.

The dog was described as a “pit bull” type breed weighing approximately 120 pounds, predominantly white in colour with some black fur.

The involved canine was eventually located in the Village of Hensall and has been quarantined at a local veterinary clinic. The dog was not injured, and its fate will be determined later. Charge(s) are pending for the dog’s owner. The Municipality of Bluewater bylaw enforcement is involved in the investigation.

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Officer Caught Shooting Dog – Wounded Dog At Large

(BLUEWATER, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of an aggressive dog, described as a pit bull. that attacked a pedestrian in the Village of Hensall, Municipality of Bluewater on October 16th just before 1:00 p.m.

Officers arrived on scene and located the dog running at large.

The dog remained aggressive and posed an immediate threat to public safety. One of the responding officers discharged their firearm toward the dog, which then fled the area. It is believed that the dog may have been struck, but its condition is currently unknown.

The injured individual was transported to a local hospital with minor injuries.

The dog fled southbound through the community near an elementary school, which was contacted by police to keep students indoors. Officers observed the dog running through a farm field south of Hensall and into a wooded area just west of London Road.

The dog is described as a “pit bull” type breed weighing approximately 120 pounds, predominantly white in colour with some black fur.

Police attended the residences in the area to advise them of the ongoing search.

The public is advised to contact OPP at either 911 or 1-888-310-1122 if this dog is observed. Do not try to capture the animal.

Police will provide updates when available.