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Huron OPP Police Press Releases South Huron

Assault In South Huron! Repeat Offender Arrested Again! #WaitInTheTruck #3Strikes

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

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

A 30-year-old individual from South Huron has been arrested and charged under the Criminal Code with the following offences:

–      Assault – Spousal,

–      Uttering Threats to Cause Death or Bodily Harm,

–      Voyeurism,

–      Fail to Comply with Release Order.

The accused was processed, held for a bail hearing, and remanded into 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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Courthouse Goderich Huron

ADAMS, BRAK, CAVELL, HAKKERS-MITCHELL, LINDENFIELD, O’NEILL, PITTERS, ULCH Cases Before the Court Today

(Goderich, On – September 25, 2025) – A number of matters are scheduled to be heard today as the Ontario Court of Justice proceeds with bail hearings, motions, pleas, and other proceedings.

Morning Session

  • Daymien BRAK appears at 10:00 a.m. for a bail phase hearing by video link.
  • Stacey O’NEILL has three separate bail phase matters listed at 10:00 a.m., all scheduled by video.
  • T.R. is set for a motion hearing at 10:00 a.m. in Courtroom 2, appearing by video.

At 11:00 a.m., Raymond ULCH is scheduled in person in Courtroom 2 to enter a plea.

Midday Matters

At 11:30 a.m., several accused have multiple matters scheduled, many both in person and by video:

  • Robyn ADAMS – two cases, “to be spoken to.”
  • Michelle CAVELL – a motion and an additional matter “to be spoken to.”
  • Brandan LINDENFIELD – two “to be spoken to” matters.
  • Christopher PITTERS – two motions and one “to be spoken to.”

Afternoon Session

At 2:15 p.m., Justus HAKKERS-MITCHELL is set to appear in person in Courtroom 2 to enter a plea.

Summary

Today’s docket reflects a busy schedule of bail hearings, motions, and pleas involving multiple accused across Perth, Stratford, and regional jurisdictions. Several matters are scheduled to be addressed both by video and in person as the court continues to balance remote and in-person attendance.

Source: https://www.ontariocourtdates.ca

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Huron OPP Police Press Releases South Huron

23 Year Old Repeat Offender From South Huron Arrested For Assault #3Strikes #WaitInTheTruck

(SOUTH HURON, ON) – On September 16th, 2025, members of the Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) investigated a matter involving intimate partners in the Municipality of South Huron.

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

A 23-year-old individual from South Huron has been arrested and charged under the Criminal Code with the following offences:

–      Assault – Spousal – (two counts),

–      Forcible Confinement,

–      Uttering Threats to Cause Death or Bodily Harm,

–      Mischief to Property – Domestic,

–      Fail to Comply with Probation Order.

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 20th, 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.

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Area OPP ASHFIELD COLBORNE WAWANOSH Huron OPP Police Press Releases

16 Year Old Follows Ambery Road Into Lake Huron #OPP #Joyride

(ASHFIELD-COLBORNE-WAWANOSH TWP, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a youth from Wellington North, Arthur following a single motor vehicle collision on September 14, 2025, in the Township of ACW. 

At 11:55 p.m., on Sunday, September 14, 2025, Huron County OPP received a report of a collision involving an automobile that left the west end of Amberley Road and entered Lake Huron.

Huron County OPP attended the scene and discovered that the involved 4-door sedan had left the roadway, rolled, and landed on the roof in the water approximately ten meters from shore. The two occupants had exited the vehicle uninjured.

A 16-year-old youth from Wellington North, Arthur has been charged with:

–      Dangerous Operation.

The identity of the accused is protected under the Youth Criminal Justice Act.

The accused was processed and later released from custody with a court appearance scheduled at the Ontario Youth Court of Justice – Goderich on November 13th, 2025. 

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Central Huron Huron OPP Police Press Releases

Central Huron Man Arrested Again, Stolen ATV Found in Ditch – Name Released #3Strikes

(CENTRAL HURON, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Central Huron resident with several criminal offences following a report of an abandoned all-terrain vehicle (ATV) on September 10th, 2025, in the Municipality of Central Huron. 

Just after 7:00 p.m., on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, Huron County OPP officers received a report of an ATV in the ditch near a trailer located on Burns Line in Central Huron. Officers attended the location and examined the ATV, which was found to have been stolen in Huron County in April 2024.

A suspect was arrested at the scene.

The suspect has been charged as follows:

Shawn ELLIOTT, 49 years-of-age from Central Huron has been charged with:

–      Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000,

–      Altering / Destroying / Removing a Vehicle Identification Number (VIN),

–      Fail to Comply with Probation – (two counts).

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. 

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Courthouse Goderich Huron OFP WFP

Barron, McGrath, O’Brien, Rock, Ryckman, Serapiglia, Stone, Vanvalkengoed on Court Docket Today (24Sept2025) #Justice

Court Summary – Later Today

Time & Format: Most matters begin at 10:00 a.m., with a mix of video appearances and in-person hearings.

  • Set Date for Trial:
    • Christopher Barron
    • D.D.
    • Craig McGrath (appearing on three separate matters)
    • Marty O’Brien
    • Brody Stone
  • Bail Matters:
    • Christopher Rock (bail phase, by video)
    • Kyle Ryckman (four separate bail hearing/show cause matters, all in person)
  • Plea:
    • Brian Serapiglia (to take a plea, by video)
  • Trial:
    • Jacob Vanvalkengoed (trial, in person, Room 2)

👉 In total: 8 individuals are scheduled, with multiple charges and repeat docket lines for McGrath and Ryckman, making them the most frequent names on today’s list.

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

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Area OPP ASHFIELD COLBORNE WAWANOSH Huron OPP Police Press Releases

ACW Resident Faces Impaired and Mischief Charges After ATV Incident – Name Released #OPP #Crime

(ASHFIELD-COLBORNE-WAWANOSH TWP, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged an ACW Twp resident with criminal offences following a collision investigation in ACW Twp on September 10th, 2025. 

Just after 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, Huron County OPP officers responded to a report of a collision involving a pickup truck and an off-road vehicle on River Mill Line near Nile Road. While at the scene, police observed an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) attend the location. The ATV driver had consumed alcohol prior to operating the machine, and they were subsequently arrested for impaired operation. During transport and lodging, the accused damaged the police cruiser and cell area.

The accused has been charged as follows:

Ashton CLEMENTS, 26 years-of-age from ACW Twp, has been charged with:

–      Impaired Operation – Over 80,

–      Mischief to Property Under $5,000.

The accused was processed and later released from custody with a court appearance scheduled at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich on October 20th, 2025. 

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Area OPP Goderich Huron OPP Police Press Releases

Goderich Man Busted After GPS Outs Stolen Golf Cart

(GODERICH, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Goderich resident with a criminal offence following a report to police involving a stolen golf cart that was affixed with a GPS tracking device. 

On Monday, September 15, 2025, Huron County OPP officers received a report of the possible location of a stolen golf cart in the Town of Goderich. The golf cart owner reported the golf cart stolen two days previous from a golf course property in Huron-Kinloss Twp, South Bruce County. Officers attended the location of the GPS tracking device and spoke to an individual. A golf cart was located inside a trailer on the property and confirmed to be the same stolen golf cart. A suspect was arrested at the scene.

The suspect has been charged as follows:

John BOURGEOIS, 59 years-of-age from Goderich has been charged with:

–      Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000.

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

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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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Area OPP Huron North Huron OPP Police Press Releases

Drunk Driver Arrested In North Huron, Name Released

(NORTH HURON, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged an East York, Ontario resident with Impaired driving offences following a traffic stop in a “Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere” (R.I.D.E.) check on September 6th, 2025, in the Township of North Huron. 

Just after 11:45 p.m. on Saturday, September 06, 2025, Huron County OPP officers observed a vehicle entering a RIDE check at the intersection of Bruce Road 86 and Whitechurch Street in North Huron. Police spoke to the driver who 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 twice the legal limit.

George KELLY, 53 years-of-age from East York has been charged with:

–      Operation while Impaired – Alcohol and Drugs,

–      Operation while Impaired – Over 80.

The accused was additionally charged with two offences 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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Area OPP Bluewater Huron OPP Police Press Releases

Assaults In Bluewater, Repeat Offender Arrested Again #3Stikes

(BLUEWATER, ON) – The Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged an individual following an incident at a rural address on Airport Line in the Municipality of Bluewater on September 5th, 2025. 

On Friday, September 5th, 2025, just after 7:00 p.m., Huron OPP officers were contacted about an individual who reportedly assaulted two victims and caused damage at the property. Police subsequently located and arrested the individual at the scene.

Mick JONES OPT HOOG, 26 years-of-age from Manitowaning, Ontario has been charged with the following offences:

–      Assault with a Weapon – (three counts),

–      Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose,

–      Mischief to Property,

–      Fail to Comply with Probation – (two counts).

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

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Goderich Huron OPP Police Press Releases

Vicious Dog Attacks In Goderich Leaves One Dead – Kendra BRALL Arrested

(GODERICH, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Goderich resident with a criminal offence following a recent investigation in the Town of Goderich, on July 29th, 2025. 

On August 3rd, 2024, Huron OPP investigated a dog attack that had taken place on Gibbons Street in Goderich. A pedestrian walking their dogs was attacked by two dogs that were not secured on a nearby property. The pedestrian was injured, requiring medical attention, and one of their dogs was killed in the attack. The dog owner was charged with an offence found in the Dog Owner Liability Act (DOLA).

On July 29th, 2025, Huron OPP investigated another dog attack that took place in the same area by the same dogs. In this incident, the victim was on a mobility scooter walking their dog. The victim received injuries from the dog attack.

As a result of the July 29th, 2025, investigation, the accused has been charged as follows:

Kendra BRALL, 36 years-of-age from Goderich has been charged with:

–      Criminal Negligence – Cause Bodily Harm.

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

The accused dogs remain with the accused pending the results of a Dog Owner Liability Act (DOLA) court hearing.

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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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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.