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Lucknow Break-ins

(HURON-KINLOSS, ON) – On March 17, 2025, the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a break & enter to a series of storage units at an event grounds property along Walter Street in Lucknow.

Police responded to the location and observed that three sea cans being used for storage had been entered. A large quantity of copper, aluminum & steel wiring, circuit breakers and electrical panels were either stolen or heavily damaged resulting in approximately $50,000 worth of theft & damages.

The break-in is estimated to have occurred sometime between October 2024 and March 17, 2025.

Police encourage members of the public to report suspicious behaviour. Consider installing security cameras, additional lighting and/or alarms. If you already have security cameras, consider registering with the CAMSafe program at https:camsafe.ca/

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

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Victim Sends Scammer $215,000 In Crypto For Utility Bill #WTF

(HURON-KINLOSS, ON) – On March 2, 2025, the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were dispatched to an address in the Municipality of Huron-Kinloss, where an individual reported being victim of a fraud.

Investigation revealed that the victim had received a bill from a utilities company higher than their anticipated amount. Through conversation with a representative, the victim was led to believe that there was a processing error and was instructed to make cryptocurrency transactions to rectify the issues. The whole interaction was fraudulent, and the victim lost approximately $215,000.

The investigation has been passed over to the South Bruce OPP Crime Unit.

We urge residents to be cautious when engaging in digital currency transactions and investments. Scammers often use fraudulent documents marked with logos and wording that can appear legitimate, which leads the victim down a path of surrendering personal information and banking details under the belief they are conversing with a legitimate source. If you receive any documentation that appears suspicious to your situation, contact the company or financial institution in person or directly by a number you know to be theirs; not the phone number or email the document advises to do, as it could be fraudulent.

For more information on fraud, you can contact the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre at 1-888-495-8501 or http://www.antifraudcentre.ca

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

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Jordan SLADE Was Arrested Again: Details Released

(HURON-KINLOSS, ON) – On February 11, 2025, at approximately 4:19 p.m., the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a theft at an address along Walter Street in Lucknow. 

Investigation revealed a theft of a number of items from a maintenance room on the property, with the accused attempting to cover up surveillance cameras at the location.

As a result of the investigation, Jordan SLADE, 36-years-old from Huron-Kinloss has been charged with:

  • Theft under $5,000, CC 334(b)
  • Break & enter, CC 348(1)(b)
  • Fail to comply with probation, CC 733.1(1) – two counts

The accused was held in custody for a bail hearing and later released; to reappear in the Walkerton Court of Justice on February 26, 2025 to answer to the charges.

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

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Garfield CLARKE – Impaired Operation

(HURON-KINLOSS, ON) – On December 11, 2024, at approximately 1:14 a.m., the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) program on Campbell Street, Municipality of Huron-Kinloss.

During the operation, a vehicle was stopped and checked by police. 

As a result of the investigation, Garfield CLARKE, 53-years-old from the City of London, has been charged with:

  • Operation while Impaired, CC 320.14(1)(a)

The accused is set to appear at the Walkerton Court of Justice on January 15, 2025.

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

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Brett SWIFT – Impaired Operation

(HURON-KINLOSS, ON) – On November 12, 2024, at approximately 9:12 p.m., the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) stopped a vehicle along Highway 9, Municipality of Huron-Kinloss, for a Highway Traffic Act violation.

The investigating officer detected signs of impairment from the driver. An Approved Screening Device (ASD) was utilized. The driver was placed under arrest and transported to the South Bruce OPP detachment for further testing.

Brett SWIFT, 32-years-old, from the Municipality of Kincardine was charged with:

  • Impaired Operation, CC 320.14(1)(b)

The accused is set to appear in the Walkerton Court of Justice on December 18, 2024.

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35 Year Old From Kincardine Arrested

(HURON-KINLOSS, ON) – On September 10, 2024, at approximately 11:08 p.m., a South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer on patrol checked on a vehicle along Stauffer Street in Lucknow.

The driver was found to have been drinking alcohol. A roadside approved screening device (ASD) test was conducted which resulted in a fail. They were placed under arrest and taken to a Qualified Breath Technician for breath tests.

Matthew BOYLE, 35-years-old, from the Municipality of Kincardine was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)

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

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Violent Assaults In Lucknow

(HURON-KINLOSS, ON) – South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged one person with three counts of Assault with a Weapon following an incident in the Municipality of Huron-Kinloss (Lucknow) on September 05, 2024. 

Just after 6:00 p.m., Thursday, September 05, 2024, South Bruce OPP received a report of suspicious persons carrying baseball bats on Havelock Street in the Village of Lucknow. Officers attended the location and observed an altercation occurring between two individuals. One of those individuals brandished an edged weapon and was safely taken into custody.

The police investigation revealed two victims, one of which fled from the scene with minor injuries and the other, who remained on scene.

The accused was processed and charged with the following offences:

Ian SMITH, 39 years of age from no fixed address has been charged with:

–      Assault with a Weapon – (three counts).

The accused was processed and held in custody pending a bail hearing at the Ontario Court of Justice – Walkerton on September 06, 2024. 

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Music In The Fields Domestic Abuse #WaitInTheTruck

(HURON-KINLOSS, ON) – On August 23, 2024, the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a campsite at Music in the fields in the Township of Huron-Kinloss and initiated an intimate partner violence investigation.

As a result of the investigation, a 48-year-old resident of Owen Sound has been charged with Domestic Mischief.

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Walkerton at a later date. 

The OPP will not release names to protect the identity of the victims.

Victims of sexual assault and intimate partner violence 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 Bruce Grey Perth. If you are in immediate crisis, dial 911. 

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Matthew PRITCHARD – Theft, Drugs, Etc.

(HURON-KINLOSS, ON) – On July 31, 2024, at 6:47 a.m., the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a theft of a motor vehicle.

Police attended Hayes Lake Road in the Township of Huron- Kinloss and located the stolen vehicle. An officer on patrol located the individual responsible for the theft.

As a result of the investigation, Matthew PRITCHARD, 39-years-old from Huron-Kinloss, has been charged with the following Criminal Code offences:

  • Possession of Schedule 1 CDSA
  • Theft over $5000
  • Possession of Property over $5000
  • Mischief

The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice at a later date.

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

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Derek SKINNER – Drunk Driving

(HURON-KINLOSS, ON) – Driver arrested for Impaired driving after South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) stopped motorist on Concession 12 in the Township Huron-Kinloss.

On July 30, 2024, at 11:29 p.m., the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop on Concession 12, in the Township of Huron-Kinloss.

The driver was found to have been under the influence of alcohol. They were placed under arrest and taken to a qualified breath technician.

Derek SKINNER, 54-years-old, from the Municipality of Kincardine was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired -over 80

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

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STEWART Arrested For Drunk Driving

(HURON-KINLOSS, ON) – On July 12, 2024, at 10:35 a.m., South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a driving complaint in the Township of Huron-Kinloss.

Police made patrols in the area and located the driver. The driver was found to have been drinking alcohol. They were placed under arrest and taken to a Qualified Breath Technician for breath tests.

Jeffrey STEWART, 36-years-old, from the Township of Huron-Kinloss was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
  • Operation while impaired- alcohol

The South Bruce OPP is requesting anyone with information on Impaired driving to call 1-888-310-1122. Traffic safety is everyone’s responsibility. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a secure web-tip at www.cstip.ca, where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000.

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One Arrested In Child Luring Investigation: Name Withheld

(HURON-KINLOSS, ON) – Members of the South Bruce detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested one person following a child luring and child pornography investigation in Huron-Kinloss Township.

Members of the South Bruce OPP Crime Unit began an investigation after receiving a report of a male who used a social media site to request a sexually explicit photo of a teenaged female. 

On June 19, 2024, members of the South Bruce OPP Crime Unit arrested a 29-year-old person from Peterborough. This individual is charged with the following Criminal Code offences:

  • Adult luring a person under 16 years of age by means of telecommunications (three counts)
  • Possession of child pornography

 The accused was taken into custody where they appeared before the Ontario Court of Justice. The name of the charged party is being withheld due to the restrictions of a court-ordered publication ban.

South Bruce OPP is reminding the public to communicate with youth about the danger of online communication with unknown individuals.

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

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Dakota ADAM Was Arrested

(HURON-KINLOSS, ON) – On June 15, 2024, at 7:17p.m., the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a single motor vehicle collision along Paradise Lake Street in Huron-Kinloss.

The driver was found to have been drinking alcohol. They were placed under arrest and taken to a Qualified Breath Technician for breath tests where the individual blew over four times the legal amount of alcohol.

Dakota ADAM, 20-years-old, Cambridge was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
  • Operation while impaired
  • Dangerous Operation

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

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Fatal Collision

(HURON-KINLOSS, ON) – One person is deceased following a single-vehicle crash in Huron-Kinloss Township.

On June 5, 2024, at 9:44 p.m., the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a vehicle entering Lake Huron from Amberley Road.

Police, along with members of Huron-Kinloss Fire and Emergency Services and Bruce County Emergency Medical Services, removed the driver from the vehicle and attempted lifesaving measures. The driver, an 88-year-old individual from Mississauga, was transported to hospital where he was pronounced deceased.

 The South Bruce OPP continues to investigate the collision, along with members of the OPP Traffic Incident Management and Enforcement (TIME) team and the Coroner’s Office.

Amberley Road was closed at the scene for the protection of emergency responders. It has since re-opened to traffic.

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Collision Closes Amberly Road

(HURON-KINLOSS, ON) – Serious collision closes Amberley Road in the Township of Huron-Kinloss.

On June 5, 2024, at 9:44 p.m., the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Huron-Kinloss Fire Department, and Paramedic Services responded to a report of a serious collision involving a motor vehicle on Amberley Road in the Township of Huron-Kinloss.

The OPP Traffic Incident Management and Enforcement (TIME) team is on scene to assist with the investigation.

Amberley Road is closed at Ashfield Huron Road for the investigation. Please avoid the area.

Updates will be provided as they become available.