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HPPH Huron Perth

HPPH Looking For Public Support/Assistance

(Huron Perth, ON) – Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) is looking for a dog involved in an incident in Seaforth on Saturday, September 20, 2025, at approximately 1:15 p.m. The incident took place in front of The Candy Store located at 2 Main Street South, Seaforth.

The dog involved in the incident is described as black and is believed to be a Husky. An individual wearing glasses, and with blond hair in a ponytail, was walking the dog on a leash at the time of the incident.

The health unit is investigating this incident to check if the rabies vaccination status of the dog is up to date.  

HPPH reminds people to always obtain the contact information of the owner(s) of the animal that is involved in an incident. 

Anyone who has information about this dog should contact Huron Perth Public Health at 1-888-221-2133 ext. 3670. After hours or over the weekend, call the main number and follow the prompts to reach our answering service.

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Goderich Huron WFP

Barron, Gill, Harris, MacKenzie, McGrath, Rock, Stone, Vanbelle Cases on Today’s Criminal Court Docket

(GODERICH, ON) – A busy day is scheduled in criminal court later today, with several matters set to be addressed before the Ontario Court of Justice.

The docket includes a mix of bail hearings, show-cause appearances, and dates to be set for trial. Among those listed are Christopher Barron, Nicholas Gill, Mitchell Harris, Zachary MacKenzie, Craig McGrath, Christopher Rock, Brody Stone, and Jason Vanbelle.

Source: https://www.ontariocourtdates.ca/

Proceedings are scheduled to begin at 10:00 a.m., with most matters appearing in the “EXAM” courtroom and heard by video. MacKenzie is noted as appearing in person for his bail hearings. Harris and McGrath each have multiple matters listed, while Stone faces several separate bail phase entries on today’s list.

Court appearances marked “set date for trial” indicate scheduling of upcoming trial dates, while “bail phase” and “show cause” matters will determine whether the accused remain in custody or are released pending trial.

The outcomes of today’s hearings will guide the next steps in each of these cases. Updates will follow once the matters have been spoken to before the presiding justice.

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Area OPP Goderich Huron OPP Police Press Releases

Assault & Theft In Goderich – 29 Year Old Arrested Again #3Strikes

(GODERICH, ON) – The Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged an individual following an incident at a retail store on Huron Road in the Town of Goderich. 

On Friday, September 5th, 2025, just after 9:50 a.m., Huron OPP officers were contacted about an individual who reportedly stole items from a store and assaulted a staff member. Police subsequently located and arrested the individual nearby. Officers located the stolen merchandise on the accused. The staff member was not injured in the assault.

David LENTING, 29 years-of-age of no fixed address has been charged with the following offences:

–      Assault,

–      Theft Under $5,000,

–      Fail to Comply with Probation.

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

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Area OPP Central Huron Huron OPP

Huron Resident Gives Scammer $130,000 #CrimeDoesPay

(CENTRAL HURON, ON) – The Huron Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating a recent report of fraud in Central Huron. Total loss from the fraud is reported to be $130,000 in Canadian funds.

On August 30th, 2025, Huron OPP was contacted by a 55-year-old Central Huron resident who reported losing $130,000 in an internet investment scam between June 2025 and August 2025. The victim explained to police that they responded to an online investment ad that they viewed on a popular communications application (app). The victim believed that their money was being invested in the stock market and in cryptocurrency.

The victim was promised a high return on their investments and became suspicious when the online suspect demanded more money from the victim.  

In late August 2025, the victim realized they had been scammed and called the police.

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Area OPP Huron OPP Police Press Releases South Huron

Huron County Victim Out $49,000 USD #CrimeDoesPay

(SOUTH HURON, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating a recent scam that took place in South Huron.

On September 16, 2025, Huron OPP received information about an online fraud in South Huron where a 48-year-old victim lost $49,000 U.S. between April 2025 and September 2025.

Police were advised that the victim met the suspect on a popular online communication application (app). The suspect convinced the victim to send money for investments in gold. The victim was promised high returns on their investment. After sending almost all their money, the victim advised they were threatened by the suspect to send more money or be sent to jail.

The victim then realized that they had been scammed.

If you have been victimized by fraud, please call the OPP at 1-(888)-310-1122 and report it. You are not alone, and you will be supported through the reporting process.

The Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre should also be contacted with any information you might have. Call 1-(888)-495-8501 or log on to antifraudcentre.ca

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Central Huron Clinton Huron OPP Police Press Releases

$10,500 in Meth Seized at Huron OPP Detachment

(CENTRAL HURON, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged an individual following an incident that took place at the Huron County OPP detachment parking lot on Albert Street in the Municipality of Central Huron, (Clinton) on Tuesday September 2nd, 2025.   

Just after 11:00 a.m., police observed an individual outside the OPP detachment building. Police spoke to the individual only to discover they were actively using an illegal drug. The suspect was arrested and subsequently searched. Officers located a quantity of suspected methamphetamine on the suspect’s person. The total value of the illegal drugs is estimated at $10,500.

Nicholas HALLEY, 36-years-of-age of no fixed address has been charged with:

–      Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking – Methamphetamine,

–      Fail to Comply with Probation.

The accused was processed and later released from custody with a court appearance scheduled at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich on October 6th, 2025.

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Area OPP ASHFIELD COLBORNE WAWANOSH Huron London OPP Police Press Releases

Arrest In A-C-W: PETTEPLACE

(ASHFIELD-COLBORNE-WAWANOSH TWP, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a London, Ontario resident with impaired driving offences following a traffic stop on September 1st, 2025, in Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh Township. 

Just after 7:15 a.m. on Monday, September 1st, 2025, Huron County OPP officers conducted a traffic stop for a speeding vehicle on Bluewater Highway in ACW Twp. The driver was subsequently arrested for impaired operation.

The accused provided breath samples before a qualified Intoxilyzer Breath Technician at the Huron County OPP detachment in Clinton. Breath samples provided to police resulted in readings over the legal limit.

Michael PETTEPLACE, 51 years of age from London, has been charged with:

–      Impaired Operation – Alcohol and Drug,

–      Impaired Operation – Over 80.

The accused was additionally charged with an offence found in the Highway Traffic Act (HTA).

The vehicle involved 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 6th, 2025. 

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Central Huron Courthouse Goderich Huron Huron East North Huron South Huron

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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Centrallia Huron OPP Police Press Releases

Update: 1 Dead, 1 From Goderich Airlifted – Road Open

(CENTRALIA, ON) – The Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were on scene with a serious two motor-vehicle collision, which initially closed the intersection of London Road and Huron Park Road, within Centralia, but has now since been re-opened.

On September 20, 2025, at approximately 5:30 a.m., the Huron County OPP were dispatched to the intersection of London Road and Huron Park Road, Centralia, involving a serious two motor-vehicle collision, involving a tractor-trailer and a passenger van.

As a result of the collision involving the passenger van, a 36-year-old of Ayr was pronounced deceased at the scene, while the other passenger, a 31-year-old from Goderich, was airlifted to a trauma centre with serious, life-threatening injuries.

The Traffic Incident Management and Enforcement (T.I.M.E.) team is assisting the Huron County OPP with the investigation.

As a result of the collision, the intersection of London Road and Huron Park Road within Centralia was closed, but as since re-opened, and police are clear from the scene.

The investigation remains ongoing, and no charges have been laid at this time.

Anyone who may have witnessed the collision, or has information, such as dashcam footage, that could assist with this ongoing investigation is asked to contact the Huron County OPP at 1-888-310-1122.

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ADDINGTON HIGHLANDS Centrallia Huron OPP Police Press Releases

London Road Closed Due To Serious Collision

(CENTRALIA, ON) – The Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are currently on scene with a serious two motor-vehicle collision, closing the intersection of London Road and Whalen Line within Centralia.

On September 20, 2025, at approximately 5:30 a.m., the Huron County OPP were dispatched to the intersection of London Road and Huron Park Road, Centralia, involving a serious two motor-vehicle collision, involving a tractor-trailer and a passenger van.

As a result of the collision involving the passenger van, one occupant was pronounced deceased at the scene, while the other was airlifted to a trauma centre with serious, life-threatening injuries.

The Traffic Incident Management and Enforcement (T.I.M.E.) team is assisting the Huron County OPP with the investigation.

As a result of the collision, the intersection of London Road and Huron Park Road within Centralia is closed.

The investigation is ongoing. Updates will be provided when available.

Investigators are asking the public to please stay clear of the area, to allow first responders the opportunity to fully attend to the scene.

Anyone who may have witnessed the collision, or has information, such as dashcam footage, that could assist with this ongoing investigation is asked to contact the Huron County OPP at 1-888-310-1122.

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Huron Perth Police Press Releases Stratford Police Service

WARNING: Stratford Home Invader Uses Furnace Scam To Gain Entry – Plate #CZEF 163

On Thursday, September 18, 2025, the Stratford Police Service received a report of a suspicious male who had impersonated being a Bick Heating & Cooling employee to enter a residence in the City of Stratford.

It was reported to police that the subject male had contacted the residents of the home the previous night by phone and arranged a maintenance visit for their furnace.

The male arrived at the residence and was permitted into the residence under the pretense that he worked for Bick Heating & Cooling.

The homeowner’s daughter contacted Bick Heating & Cooling after becoming aware that the male was in her parents’ home. It was confirmed that he was not an employee of Bick Heating & Cooling and he was requested to leave the residence immediately.

The subject of this matter has been identified as a 39-year-old resident of Bolton. He is described as a black male, with short black hair, and a black beard. At the time of this incident, he was wearing a dark blue shirt and blue jeans. He arrived at the home in a rented, grey Nissan Sentra, licence plate: CZEF163.

The subject was arrested at Stratford Police Headquarters after being contacted by police. He was charged criminally with Unlawfully in a Dwelling and was released on an Undertaking with a court date of October 27, 2025.

The Stratford Police Service is asking for anyone who has had any similar incidents to contact Cst Tom Lecomte at [email protected]

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Area OPP ASHFIELD COLBORNE WAWANOSH Central Huron Goderich Huron OPP Police Press Releases

Cove Beach Chaos: Two Young Drivers Caught on Camera Doing Stunts – Names Released

(GODERICH, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged two individuals following incidents that took place in the Town of Goderich on Saturday September 13th, 2025.   

On September 16th, 2025, police were contacted by Town of Goderich staff to investigate damage to property owned by the Town at the Cove Beach area. Video surveillance in the area caught two different drivers performing stunts with their vehicles in the parking area near the Cove Beach on September 13th, 2025.

Police identified and later located the two individuals responsible, and they were arrested for the offences of Mischief and Stunt Driving.

Brooke HAYES, 23 years-of-age from Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh Township has been charged with:

–      Mischief Under $5,000.

The accused was additionally charged with an offence found in the Highway Traffic Act (HTA), Drive Motor Vehicle – Perform Stunt.

The accused was processed and later released from custody with a court appearance scheduled at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich on November 24th, 2025.

Damian PHILLIP-THRUPP, 22 years-of-age from Central Huron has been charged with:

–      Mischief Under $5,000.

The accused was additionally charged with an offence found in the Highway Traffic Act (HTA), Drive Motor Vehicle – Perform Stunt.

The accused was processed and later released from custody with a court appearance scheduled at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich on November 24th, 2025.

If you witness a crime or have information that can assist police, please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122, or call 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), or leave a secure web tip at P3tips.com.

Police would like to remind the public that the Town of Goderich utilizes CCTV video surveillance with cameras placed strategically throughout Goderich. The Town of Goderich will continue to work closely with the OPP to hold individuals accountable for any unlawful activity.

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Courthouse Goderich Huron OFP

Barron, Dietz, Edwards, Elliott, McGrath, Morrison, Stone, Vanbelle, Vock On 19Sept2025 Goderich Court Docket

The Ontario Court of Justice in Goderich will hear a busy slate of criminal matters today, with multiple set-date, bail, and trial appearances scheduled across the morning.


Source: https://www.ontariocourtdates.ca/

Scheduled Matters

  • Christopher Barron – set date for trial at 10:00 a.m. by video.
  • Darwin Dietz – three separate “to be spoken to” listings at 11:30 a.m., appearing both by video and in person.
  • Lief Edwards – trial scheduled in courtroom 2 at 10:00 a.m., appearing in person.
  • Stephanie Elliott – multiple set-date appearances at 10:00 a.m., all listed by video.
  • R.M. – four separate set-date matters at 10:00 a.m. by video.
  • Craig McGrath – three separate “to be spoken to” appearances at 10:00 a.m. by video.
  • Robert Morrison – four separate set-date appearances under different case numbers at 10:00 a.m. by video.
  • Brody Stone – five bail phase hearings at 10:00 a.m., all by video.
  • Jason Vanbelle – two bail phase hearings at 10:00 a.m. by video.
  • Michael Vock – set date for trial at 10:00 a.m. by video.

Format

Most proceedings are scheduled by video appearance, with a few in-person listings noted.

📍 Location: Goderich Courthouse, 1 Court House Square.

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Courthouse Goderich Huron OFP

Goderich Criminal Court 18Sept2025: Brak, Brideau, Harris, Londry, McGrath, and Vanbelle

The court will hear a full slate of criminal matters later today involving several repeat names and multiple appearances.

  • Daymien Brak is scheduled for a bail phase hearing at 10:00 a.m. via video.
  • Joseph Brideau has two separate matters listed for 11:30 a.m., both video motions.
  • N.G. will appear by video at 10:00 a.m. for a motion hearing.
  • Mitchell Harris has three separate matters scheduled, each to set trial dates by video at 10:00 a.m.
  • Logan Londry is scheduled twice at 2:15 p.m. in Room 2, both in-person appearances to take a plea.
  • Craig McGrath has three matters listed back-to-back, all set for trial date scheduling by video at 10:00 a.m.
  • T.R. will appear in Room 2 at 10:00 a.m. for a sentencing date to be set.
  • Jason Vanbelle has two separate matters scheduled at 10:00 a.m., both video appearances to set trial dates.

The docket is expected to include a mix of bail proceedings, trial scheduling, plea hearings, and motions, marking a particularly busy day in the criminal courts.

For up-to-date dockets visit https://www.ontariocourtdates.ca

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Area OPP Goderich Huron OPP Police Press Releases

Goderich Homeless Person With Gun & Amunition Arrested Is Repeat Offender #3Strikes


(GODERICH, ON) – The Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged an individual following an incident on Victoria Street South in the Town of Goderich. 

On Friday, August 29th, 2025, just after 3:00 p.m., Huron OPP officers were contacted about an individual who reportedly made threats involving a weapon. Police subsequently located and arrested the individual. Officers located an imitation handgun loaded with pellet ammunition on the accused.

Logan LONDRY, 25 years-of-age of no fixed address has been charged with the following offences:

–      Uttering Threats – Cause Death or Bodily Harm,

–      Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose,

–      Breach of Recognizance – (two counts).

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