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Wroxeter Meth Bust – Repeat Offenders Arrested Again

(HOWICK, 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 OPP Tactics and Rescue Unit (TRU) and members of the Huron OPP resulted in the seizure of illegal drugs, cash, and offence-related property with a total value exceeding $42,000.

On Wednesday, March 27th, 2024, a traffic stop was conducted in Perth County which resulted in the seizure of controlled substances, Canadian currency, and offence-related items. One individual was arrested and charged at that time.

On Thursday, March 28th, 2024, a search warrant was executed at a residence on Centre Street in Wroxeter, in the Township of Howick. Three individuals were located inside the residence during the warrant execution. Two of these individuals were charged with criminal offences.

As a result of the investigation, police seized a quantity of suspected methamphetamine and cocaine. Other seized items included a digital scale, packaging material and cellular phones. A quantity of Canadian currency was also seized. Recovered stolen property included a flat bed trailer, an e-bike and road signs.

The combined estimated value of the seized drugs is $29,900.

The combined estimated value of the seized property is $10,835.

Total Canadian currency seized is $1,835.  

Casandra BAKER, 31 years of age from Howick Township has been charged with:

  • Possession of Methamphetamine for the Purpose of Trafficking,
  • Possession of Cocaine for the Purpose of Trafficking.

The accused was processed, held for a bail hearing, then later remanded into custody with a court appearance scheduled in the Stratford Ontario Court of Justice.

Jodi FIDLER, 40 years of age from Howick Township has been charged with:

  • Possession of Methamphetamine,
  • Possession of Property Obtained by Crime under $5,000.

The accused was processed, held for a bail hearing, then later remanded into custody with a court appearance scheduled in the Goderich Ontario Court of Justice.

Kevin SPITZIG, 46 years of age from Howick Township has been charged with:

  • Possession of Methamphetamine,
  • Possession of Property Obtained by Crime under $5,000,
  • Altering/Removing VIN.

The accused was processed, held for a bail hearing, then later remanded into custody with a court appearance scheduled in the Goderich Ontario Court of Justice.

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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UPDATE 1: Collision Claims 3 Lives

(HOWICK TWP, ON) – A two-vehicle collision involving a passenger car and pickup truck has claimed the lives of all three occupants. 

Just before 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 14th, 2024, members from Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Huron County Paramedic Services, and North Huron Fire Department responded to a location on Harriston Road just north of C Line Road in the Township of Howick after receiving a 9-1-1 call about a collision.

Upon arrival, emergency services located both heavily damaged vehicles and discovered that two vehicle occupants had sustained fatal injury and were pronounced deceased at the scene. A third occupant was transported by ambulance to a local hospital where they succumbed to their injuries.

Members from the West Region OPP Traffic Incident Management & Enforcement (TIME) Team attended the scene to assist with the collision investigation. Harriston Road was closed for several hours.

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

The deceased drivers and passenger were all residents of Huron County.

The driver of the involved automobile has been identified as a 29-year-old resident of North Huron Twp.

The second driver and passenger of the involved pickup truck have been identified as 67- and 59-year-old residents of Howick Township.

Any person with information regarding this collision should contact Huron County OPP at 519-482-1677 or 1-888-310-1122. 

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Fatal Collision Claims 3 Lives – All From Huron County

(HOWICK TWP, ON) – A two-vehicle collision involving a passenger car and pickup truck has claimed the lives of all three occupants. 

Just before 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 14th, 2024, members from Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Huron County Paramedic Services, and North Huron Fire Department responded to a location on Harriston Road just north of C Line Road in the Township of Howick after receiving a 9-1-1 call about a collision.

Upon arrival, emergency services located both heavily damaged vehicles and discovered that two vehicle occupants had sustained fatal injury and were pronounced deceased at the scene. A third occupant was transported by ambulance to a local hospital where they succumbed to their injuries.

Members from the West Region OPP Traffic Incident Management & Enforcement (TIME) Team attended the scene to assist with the collision investigation. Harriston Road was closed for several hours.

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

The deceased drivers and passenger were all residents of Huron County.

“This is the second tragic collision in two days to occur on Huron County roadways. Our thoughts are with the families of those that lost their lives”, stated Constable Craig Soldan, Community Safety and Media Relations Officer with the Huron OPP.

Any person with information regarding this collision should contact Huron County OPP at 519-482-1677 or 1-888-310-1122.