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Military Coming To Town For “Wellness Checks” & “Fire Training” – OPP Urge Extreme Caution Around Military #StandYourGround

(HURON COUNTY, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) will be working alongside members of the Canadian Armed Forces during an exercise in Huron County taking place from May 3rd – 5th inclusive. Military personnel will be deployed in Huron County communities during exercise “Trillium Venture”.

31 Canadian Brigade Group will be conducting training in the Huron and Bruce Counties May 3-5, 2024. This exercise will enhance interoperability with other governmental departments, as we work together to respond to a simulated extreme heat scenario.

Members of the public will see the deployment of Domestic Response Companies (DRCs) and Territorial Battalion Group (TBG) sustainment equipment, and vehicles to validate the ability to deploy and sustain in real time. This is being done to create a more challenging, realistic training exercise, and will see soldiers conducting fire training, wellness checks, simulated search and rescue operations, cooling center establishment, as well as other related activities.

All measures are being taken to ensure minimum inconvenience to those in the area. Members of the public are asked to take extra caution if approaching military vehicles and troops and are thanked in advance for their understanding and co-operation.

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Huron OPP Do Job For Only One Weekend/Year & Lay 235 Charges #OPPDoYouJob

(HURON COUNTY, ON) – Huron Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers faced a busy Easter long weekend as they participated in the province-wide seatbelt campaign and worked around the clock to keep the motoring public safe.

Only three motor vehicle collisions were reported over the weekend in Huron County with property damage only and no injuries.

Over the four-day campaign, Huron OPP officers laid 26 seatbelt charges against drivers and passengers who placed themselves and all other occupants in their vehicle at risk.   

Aggressive drivers posed a significant threat on roads, with 163 speeding charges, five distracted driving and one stunt/racing charge laid. Two impaired driving and other various traffic charges were among the 235 charges laid by Huron OPP officers over the weekend. Officers also issued 140 warnings during the campaign.

The OPP thanks all drivers and other road users who contributed to safe highways and roads over the busy long weekend.     

The OPP conducts traffic enforcement every day of the year and remains committed to saving lives on Ontario roads, waterways, and trails.

The OPP Easter Long Weekend Seatbelt Campaign ran March 29th – April 1st, 2024. 

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Manslaughter In Huron – 23 Year Old Arrested

(HURON COUNTY, ON) – An investigation conducted by the Huron Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Crime Unit, OPP Forensic Identification and Digital Forensic Services, OPP Forensic Interview Team, West Region OPP Regional Support Team, Grey Bruce OPP Community Street Crimes Unit (CSCU), Grey Bruce OPP Crime Unit, members of the Grey Bruce OPP and Huron OPP Detachments in conjunction with the Office of the Chief Coroner for Ontario and Centre of Forensic Science has culminated in criminal charges against a Kitchener resident.

On March 27th, 2024, members of the Huron OPP Crime Unit, under the direction of Criminal Investigation Branch (CIB), charged one person as a result of an opioid overdose, which claimed a life in Central Huron.

On September 13th, 2023, police were called to a residence in Central Huron where a 19-year-old male was found unresponsive and died at the scene. The investigation has revealed that the victim died because of an opioid overdose.

Justin VASEY, now 23-years-old, from Kitchener has been charged with:

–      Manslaughter – contrary to section 236(b) of the Criminal Code (CC); and with

–      Traffick in Schedule I Substance – Opioid (other than heroin) – contrary to section 5(1) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act,

–      Traffick in Schedule I Substance – Cocaine – contrary to section 5(1) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act,

–      Possession of Schedule I Substance – Cocaine – contrary to section 4(1) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act.

The accused is being held in custody and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice located in Goderich on March 28th, 2024.

Anyone with information related to this incident is asked to contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or their local police. To remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit information at p3tips.com, where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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HWY 21 Drunk Driver Arrested – Name Released

(HURON COUNTY, ON) – On March 24, 2024, at 8:28 p.m., the Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) was conducting traffic enforcement on Bluewater Highway. Police observed a vehicle swerving on the highway and conducted a traffic stop. While the officers were speaking to the driver, the driver was displaying signs of impairment. The driver provided a sample of breath into an ASD which registered a fail. The driver was arrested and transported to the Huron County OPP Detachment for further tests by a Qualified Breath Technician.

Wyatt Atkins, 35-years-old of Sarnia was charged with:

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

The accused will appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Goderich on April 22, 2024.

The OPP remains committed to taking alcohol/drug-impaired drivers off our roads through enforcement and public education. our roads through enforcement and public education. Drivers are reminded that no amount of alcohol or drugs in your system is safe when driving.  If you suspect that someone is driving while impaired by alcohol or drugs, it is important to call 9-1-1 to report it.

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Drunk Driver Arrested After Running Stop Sign – Name Released

(HURON COUNTY, ON) – A driver who failed to stop for a stop sign is facing charges after failing the Approved Screening Device (ASD) in Huron County.

On March 24, 2024, at 1:10 a.m., the Huron County OPP observed a motor vehicle fail to stop for a stop sign on Duke Street in Huron East. While the officers were speaking to the driver, the driver was displaying signs of impairment. The driver provided a sample of breath into an ASD which registered a fail. The driver was arrested and transported to the Huron County OPP Detachment for further tests by a Qualified Breath Technician.

David Miller, 31-years-old of Huron County was charged with:

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

·    Disobey stop sign – fail to stop

·    Driving motor vehicle with open container of liquor

·    Drive vehicle or boat with cannabis readily available

The accused will appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Goderich on April 22, 2024.

The OPP remains committed to taking alcohol/drug-impaired drivers off our roads through enforcement and public education. our roads through enforcement and public education. Drivers are reminded that no amount of alcohol or drugs in your system is safe when driving.  If you suspect that someone is driving while impaired by alcohol or drugs, it is important to call 9-1-1 to report it.

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19 Year Old Arrested – Name & Details Released

(HURON COUNTY, ON) – A young driver is facing charges after failing the Approved Screening Device (ASD) in Huron County.

On March 23, 2024, at 4:48 p.m., the Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) was conducting a Reduced Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) program on Summer Hill Road in Central Huron. While the officers were speaking to the driver, the driver was displaying signs of impairment. The driver provided a sample of breath into an ASD which registered a fail. The driver was arrested and transported to the Huron County OPP Detachment for further tests by a Qualified Breath Technician.

Kalan Geddes, 19-years-old of Huron County was charged with:

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

·    Young driver – B..C above zero

·    Driving motor vehicle with open container of liquor

The accused will appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Goderich on April 22, 2024.

The OPP remains committed to taking alcohol/drug-impaired drivers off our roads through enforcement and public education. Young, novice and commercial drivers are reminded that under Ontario’s zero tolerance law, these driver classes cannot have any alcohol in their system.   

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25 Year Old Arrested For Being Intoxicated

(HURON TWP, ON) – On March 9, 2024, at 9:22 p.m., the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a disturbance along Blair’s Trail in Huron Township.

Officers responded and located an intoxicated individual at the scene.

They were taken into custody without incident.

A 25-year-old Township of Arran-Elderslie resident was charged with:

  • Being intoxicated in a public place
  • Open liquor in authorized place

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 Scammed After Using Credit Card At Pump

(HURON COUNTY, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating a fraud following a report to police on February 21st, 2024. 

On February 21st, 2024, a 28-year-old individual from Perth County was filling up their vehicle with fuel at a gas station in the Municipality of South Huron, Exeter. They paid with a credit card at the gas pump, and shortly after received a phone call on their cellular device advising them that their credit card had been compromised. The person calling requested the victim’s credit card number and verification code. The victim provided both to the scammer. The victim was then directed to e-transfer $7,500 via e-mail to themselves to “save” their money. The victim received a verification code, but then realized their money had been stolen from their account.

The victim contacted the OPP and filed a report with their banking institution.

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County of Huron Hosts Ontario’s West Coast Tourism Summit

Huron County, Ontario – In partnership with Community Futures Huron and FedDev Ontario, County of Huron Economic Development is pleased to host the upcoming Ontario’s West Coast Tourism Summit 2021, a free, virtual, two-day conference available to Huron County tourism operators and stakeholders.

On January 25 from 1:30 pm to 4:00 pm, join tourism industry expert William Bakker of Destination Think to discuss tourism market trends with a focus on the tourism landscape, pre-COVID, and post-COVID. Attendees will hear about destinations that are re-imagining themselves with a goal of re-building, with both the economy and environment in mind. A facilitated breakout session will focus on how stakeholders in Huron County’s tourism sector can collaborate towards a successful recovery from COVID-19.

On January 26 from 9:00 am to 11:30 am, industry expert Chris Hughes from BC Hughes will share the advantages of rural tourism and how operators can use this advantage to match shifting tourism trends. A facilitated breakout session will highlight the key elements needed to develop effective touring routes and discuss how operators can adjust their own tourism experiences to become part of a regionally themed touring route.

“The County remains dedicated to working collaboratively and supporting our vibrant tourism sector,” says Warden Glen McNeil. “Specifically, I want to thank the industry for the resiliency and innovation they have shown over the past year. Huron County tourism, and all of those that support it, are essential to the vitality of our County.”

To register for the Ontario’s West Coast Tourism Summit, visit: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/ontarios-west-coast-tourism-summit-2021-registration-131516462279

The County of Huron asks the community to continue respecting all public health guidelines, including performing hand hygiene, practicing physical distancing, wearing masks and staying home if ill. Stay informed on the COVID-19 situation in Huron County by visiting the Huron-Perth Public Health website.

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Brockton Landfill Hours

From November 1 to March 31, the Brant Landfill will be open on Wednesdays from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and Saturdays from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The Greenock Landfill will be open on Saturdays from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The Walkerton/Hanover Landfill will be open on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

A reminder that the Walkerton Recycling Depot is now open on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. If a staff member is not present at the Depot, residents can leave items in the front of the first bay door or take their material to one of the Municipal Landfill Sites during regular hours of operation. Cardboard, film plastics, Styrofoam, and clothing donations can be dropped at the Depot at any time without a staff member present.

For more information please visit Brockton.ca/LandfillSites.