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Area OPP Huron East OPP Police Press Releases

Huron East: $40K in Fentanyl, Meth Seized — 41-Year-Old Charged

(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 a Huron County resident.

An investigation initiated in September 2025 by members of the Huron-Perth CSCU led investigators to an address in the Municipality of Huron East. OPP officers from the Huron-Perth CSCU, West Region OPP Emergency Response Team (ERT), and members from the Huron OPP detachment assisted with the investigation.

On Tuesday, September 30th, 2025, three search warrants were executed in Huron East, which resulted in the seizure of illegal drugs, guns, cash, and offence-related property.

A quantity of suspected fentanyl and methamphetamine was seized. The total value of the illegal drugs seized is over $40,000.

Additional offence-related property including, a weigh scale, packaging, cellular phone, shotgun with ammunition, and imitation firearms seized by police totaled $2,600. Seized Canadian currency totaled $1,195.

Aaron CHEYNE, 41 years-of-age from Huron East has been charged with:

  • Possession of Schedule I Substance – Fentanyl,
  • Possession of Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – Methamphetamine,
  • Unauthorized Possession of Firearm – Shotgun,
  • Unauthorized Possession of Prohibited/Altered Firearm with Ammunition,
  • Careless Storage of Firearm.

The accused was processed, held for a bail hearing, and later remanded into custody with a court date scheduled at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.

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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Huron East Resident Facing Impaired Operation Charge

(BLUEWATER, ON) – On Friday, September 26th, 2025, members of the Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of possible impaired driver at an address on Oxford Street West in the Village of Hensall, Municipality of Bluewater.

Police attended and located an individual showing signs of impairment behind the wheel of a motor vehicle. The suspect was arrested for impaired operation and transported to the Tillsonburg OPP detachment to conduct tests before an OPP Drug Recognition Expert (DRE).  

The accused was charged under the Criminal Code with the following offence:

Nickolas ELLIOTT, 34 years-of-age from Huron East has been charged with:

–      Operation while Impaired – blood drug concentration.

The accused was processed and later released from custody with a court date scheduled at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich on October 27, 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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Area OPP Bluewater Huron East OPP Police Press Releases

Hensall Assault Leads to Charges: 34-Year-Old Faces Probation Breach & Mischief

(BLUEWATER, ON) – On Saturday, September 27th, 2025, members of the Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of an assault at an address on Oxford Street West in the Village of Hensall, Municipality of Bluewater.

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

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

Nickolas ELLIOTT, 34 years-of-age from Huron East has been charged with:

–      Assault with a Weapon,

–      Mischief Under $5,000,

–      Fail to Comply with Probation.

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 27, 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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Huron Huron East Nipigon OPP Police Press Releases

Sanctuary Line Stop: Adam HAJDINJAK, 43, Busted for Impaired Driving

(HURON EAST, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Nipigon, Ontario resident with an impaired driving offence following a suspicious vehicle complaint in the Municipality of Huron East on September 22nd, 2025. 

At 9:30 p.m., on Monday, September 22, 2025, Huron County OPP officers were contacted by a concerned citizen regarding a vehicle that had been parked on Sanctuary Line in Huron East for a period of time. Officers attended the location and spoke to the driver who was subsequently arrested for impaired operation. The accused 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.

Adam HAJDINJAK, 43 years-of-age from Nipigon has been charged with:

–      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 processed and later released from custody with a court appearance scheduled at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich on October 27, 2025. 

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Huron County OPP Warn Parents: Kids Under 16 Can’t Ride E-Scooters #YouWereWarned

(HURON COUNTY, ON) – The Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) would like to provide some up-to-date information pertaining to battery-powered scooters (e-scooters) as police are seeing a number of people, including children under the age of 16 years operating these in our communities.

Two-wheeled electric scooters are becoming very popular, especially with the younger segment of our population. E-scooters are reasonably priced, portable, and fun to ride. The problem is that many people do not know what laws and restrictions apply to these vehicles.

In Ontario, municipalities can create by-laws that either allow or restrict the use of e-scooters on their roadways. Most municipalities DO NOT allow e-scooters on their roadways. Generally, e-scooters are only allowed to be operated on private property.

Check with your local municipality for e-scooter information in your area.

The attached information card (see photos) outlines the e-scooter laws in Ontario:

Visit Ontario.ca/Escooters for more information.

Remember – traffic safety is everyone’s responsibility!

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Area OPP Huron Huron East OPP Police Press Releases

Vanastra Disturbance Leads to Assault, Threat Charges Against Huron East Woman #OPP

(HURON EAST, ON) – On Sunday, September 7th, 2025, members of the Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a disturbance at an address in the Village of Vanastra, Municipality of Huron East.

As a result of the investigation, OPP learned that the involved suspect had allegedly committed an assault and threatened another person while causing a disturbance.

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

Ann HALLEY, 60 years-of-age from Huron East has been charged with:

–      Assault,

–      Uttering Threats to Cause Death or Bodily Harm,

–      Causing a Disturbance.

The accused was processed and later released from custody with a court date scheduled at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich on October 20th, 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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Over 100 Criminals To Attend Goderich Court Today! NAMES RELEASED

The criminal court is set for a packed schedule today, with well over 100 matters on the docket, ranging from first appearances and trial scheduling to plea hearings and routine “to be spoken to” updates. Source: https://www.ontariocourtdates.ca/

On the docket today are:
Robyn Adams
Matthew Archibald
Chad Armstrong
Z. B.
Robert Baxter
Kaeley Baynton
Jennifer Bell
Perry Bennett
Kevin Benninger
Michael Beynen
Justin Blackwood
Brian Bourassa
Kurt Brall
Andrew Brodhagen
Boyd Brown
Patrick Brunk
Shannen Bryant
Reid Button
R. C.
Jessica Caldwell
Michelle Cavell
Jacob Cockram
Colin Corriveau
Stephanie Cote
Earthnel Cross
J. D.
Catlin Daer
Antoni Dolinski
Armando Dolinski
William Doran
T. E.
Maxworth Forsythe
Fijo Francis
Jenna Gilbert
Matthew Goodhand
Brody Grummett-Nairn
Morgan Grummett-Nairn
C. H.
Jonathan Hardy
Cheryl Henderson
Leibniz Herrera-Chavez
John Hoogenes
Evan Hoonaard
Ashley Hudson
Douglas Irwin
A. J.
David Koole
David Kunzle
Kealin Labbe
Jorden Lovelace
J. M.
Kyle MacDonald
Matthew MacPhee
Kendra May
Andrew McAllister
Tabare Montesdeoca
Kristopher Morton
Jason Nieuwenhoff
J. O.
Ehimwenma-Ke Osa-Okunbor
Christopher Pitters
Susan Polillo
Connor Rankin
Cory Richardson
Michael Robertson
Robert Rowbotham
John Rozendal
Kyle Ryckman
Tyler Schaefer
Jacklyn Sereres
Syed Shah
Kevin Sharman
Olivia Shepherd
Kyle Smith
Mateusz Sokolowski
Travis Stafford
Leonard Steep
Brandon Stone
Douglas Thompson
Mitchell Topham
Raymond Ulch
Stephanie Upcott
Ashley Upshall
Regan Vanninhuys
Jonathan Vitorino
Savannah Walsh
Ramone Wilks
Daniel Wilson
Jordan Woods
John Zarola

Morning Session (9:00 a.m.)
The day will open with multiple first appearances and preliminary proceedings. Among those scheduled are Perry Bennett, Justin Blackwood, Jacob Cockram, Colin Corriveau, and Christopher Upshall, appearing by video for matters to be spoken to or to set trial dates. Several individuals, including Jessica Caldwell, John Hoogenes, Kealin Labbe, Tabare Montesdeoca, and Jonathan Vitorino, are expected to appear in person for their first court appearances.

Mid-Morning to Noon (10:00–12:30 p.m.)
A series of trial scheduling hearings will dominate the mid-morning session. Multiple cases involve repeat appearances, such as Shannen Bryant, facing several matters before the court, and Kyle Ryckman, who also has multiple counts scheduled. Other defendants expected to set trial dates include Evan Hoonaard, Ashley Hudson, Douglas Irwin, Connor Rankin, Robert Rowbotham, Daniel Wilson, and Stephanie Upcott.

At 12:30 p.m., Patrick Brunk is scheduled to appear by video to enter a plea, while J.M. will appear shortly after for a plea hearing.

Afternoon Session (2:15–3:45 p.m.)
Plea hearings will continue into the afternoon with Morgan and Brody Grummett-Nairn scheduled to take pleas by video. Later, Boyd Brown and David Koole are expected in person for plea proceedings.

Case Types
The bulk of the cases on the docket are administrative in nature, with dozens listed simply “to be spoken to.” Others will focus on trial scheduling, while a smaller number involve first appearances or plea hearings.

Overall
The high volume of cases highlights the court’s continuing backlog, with many accused expected to return for repeated procedural appearances. Several individuals have multiple matters before the court under different case numbers, underscoring the complexity of today’s docket.

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Area OPP Huron Huron East OPP Police Press Releases Seaforth

AI Used To Arrest Huron East Resident In Seaforth

(HURON EAST, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Huron East resident with a number of offences following a traffic stop on August 29th, 2025. 

On Friday, August 29th, just before 1:00 p.m., Huron County OPP officers conducted a traffic stop on Main Street in Seaforth, Municipality of Huron East after the police vehicle automated licence plate recognition (ALPR) system alerted to a vehicle.  

The investigating officer discovered that the driver was prohibited from driving under the Criminal Code and was subsequently placed under arrest and taken into custody. The driver had also consumed alcohol prior to driving and 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.

Stolen property was also discovered inside the accused’ vehicle.

Jason VANBELLE, 50 years-of-age from Huron East, has been charged with:

–      Operation while Prohibited,

–      Operation while Impaired – Over 80,

–      Fail to Comply with Undertaking,

–      Possession of Stolen Property Under $5,000,

–      Altering/Destroying/Removing a vehicle identification number.

The accused was additionally charged with four offences found in the Highway Traffic Act (HTA), Compulsory Automobile Insurance Act (CAIA), and the Liquor Licence Control Act (LLCA).

The involved vehicle was towed and impounded for 45 days.

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

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Area OPP Huron Huron East OPP Police Press Releases

Another Assault In Huron East #WaitInTheTruck

(HURON EAST, ON) – On August 18th, 2025, members of the Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) investigated a matter involving intimate partners in the Municipality of Huron East.

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

A 34-year-old individual from Huron East has been arrested and charged under the Criminal Code with the following offences:

–      Assault Causing Bodily Harm,

–      Assault with a Weapon – Spousal,

–      Assault – Spousal.

The accused was processed and held for a bail hearing. The accused was later released from custody with a court date scheduled at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich on September 29th, 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.

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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Bluewater Huron Huron East OPP Police Press Releases

Huron East Repeat Offender Arrested For Assault #WaitInTheTruck

(HURON EAST, ON) – On August 18th, 2025, members of the Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) investigated a matter involving intimate partners in the Municipality of Huron East.

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

A 20-year-old individual from Bluewater has been arrested and charged under the Criminal Code with the following offences:

–      Assault – Spousal,

–      Fail to Comply with Probation Order.

The accused was processed and later released from 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.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.

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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29 Year Old From Huron East Arrested – Details Released

(HURON EAST, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Huron East resident with an Impaired driving offence following a traffic stop in Seaforth, Municipality of Huron East on August 14th, 2025. 

Just before 10:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 14, 2025, Huron County OPP officers stopped a vehicle after police received traffic complaints of the same vehicle speeding in Seaforth. Officers spoke to the driver who 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 the legal limit.

Nicholas KNELSEN, 29 years of age from Huron East has been charged with:

–      Operation while Impaired – Over 80.

The accused was additionally charged with two offences found in the Highway Traffic Act.

The involved vehicle was towed and impounded for 7 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 on Sep 08, 2025. 

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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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Collision Near Seaforth Claims Life Of Huron East Resident

(HURON EAST, ON) – A vehicle versus pedestrian collision in the Municipality of Huron East (Seaforth) has claimed the life of a 77-year-old Huron East resident. 

Just before 7:00 a.m. on Friday, August 22, 2025, members of the Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Huron County Paramedic Services, and Huron East Fire Department responded to a collision on Main Street in Seaforth.

Upon arrival, emergency services located a pedestrian that had sustained life threatening injuries. They were transported to a local hospital where they succumbed to their injuries. The driver of the involved pickup truck remained at the scene.

The cause of the collision is being investigated. OPP traffic collision investigators will be on scene for several hours. Roads in the area remain closed at this time.

The deceased is a 77-year-old resident of Huron East. 

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

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Jason WICKIE From West Perth Arrested – Details Released

(HURON EAST, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a West Perth resident with a criminal driving offence following a traffic stop in a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) check in the Municipality of Huron East on July 4th, 2025. 

Just after 3:30 p.m. on Friday, July 04, 2025, Huron County OPP officers checked a driver that entered an OPP RIDE check on Front Road at Kinburn Line in Huron East. Police spoke to the driver and discovered that they had consumed alcohol prior to driving.

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 the legal limit.

Jason WICKIE, 49 years-of-age from West Perth has been charged with:

–      Operation while Impaired – Over 80.

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

The involved vehicle was towed and impounded for 7 days, and the accused’s 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. 

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Huron East OPP Police Press Releases

19 Year Old Facing Impaired Charge

(HURON EAST, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Huron East resident with an Impaired driving offence following a traffic stop in a “Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere” (R.I.D.E.) check on July 01, 2025, in the Municipality of Huron East. 

Just before 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 01, 2025, Huron County OPP officers spoke to a vehicle driver at an OPP RIDE check in the village of Walton, Huron East. The driver was subsequently arrested for impaired operation and transported to the Huron OPP detachment in Clinton where they underwent testing with an OPP Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) officer.

John RYAN, 19 years of age from Huron East has been charged with:

–      Operation while Impaired – Alcohol and Drugs,

The accused was additionally charged with offences found in the Highway Traffic Act and Cannabis Control Act.

The involved vehicle was towed and impounded for 7 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 on August 18, 2025.