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Area OPP Central Huron Huron OPP Police Press Releases

Londesboro Break & Enter – Repeat Offenders ELLIOTT & WHITFIELD Arrested Again #3Strikes

(CENTRAL HURON, ON) – The Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged two individuals following a break-in at a business property on Londesboro Road in the Municipality of Central Huron. 

On Monday, November 17, 2025, just before 1:00 a.m., Huron OPP officers were contacted about a break and enter in progress. Police arrived on scene minutes later and observed fresh tracks in the snow. During a search for the suspects, a vehicle was observed fleeing the area.

Officers followed the vehicle tracks in the fresh snow to an address near Scott Line and Moncrieff Road. With the assistance of West Region OPP Emergency Response Team (ERT) members and the West Region OPP K-9 unit, two suspects were tracked, located, and taken into custody.

As a result of the investigation, the following individuals have been charged as follows:

Shawn ELLIOTT, 49 years-of-age of Central Huron has been charged with the following offences:

–      Break and Enter a Place – Commit Indictable Offence,

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

–      Fail to Comply with Probation (two counts).

The accused was processed, held for a bail hearing, and later released from custody with a court appearance scheduled at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich on December 08, 2025.

Nollan WHITFIELD, 40 years-of-age of North Huron has been charged with the following offences:

–      Break and Enter a Place – Commit Indictable Offence,

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

–      Fail to Comply with Probation (two counts).

The accused was processed, held for a bail hearing, and later released from custody with a court appearance scheduled at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich on December 08, 2025.

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Area OPP Central Huron Goderich Huron OPP Police Press Releases

Police Cruiser Damaged In Goderich Incident – Trevor STRUTH Arrested Again #3Strikes

(GODERICH, ON) – The Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged an individual following an incident in the Town of Goderich on November 15, 2025.

On Saturday, November 15, 2025, just before 2:00 p.m., Huron OPP officers were contacted about an individual who was reportedly causing a disturbance at a retail business property on Huron Road in Goderich. Police located the suspect, who proceeded to hit a police cruiser with a hockey stick, then flee on a bicycle. The accused was later located, arrested, and charged as follows:

Trevor STRUTH, 48 years-of-age of no fixed address was charged with:

–      Causing a Disturbance,

–      Assault a Peace Officer,

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

The accused was processed and held for a bail hearing where they were later released from custody. The accused has a court appearance scheduled at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich on December 15, 2025.

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Area OPP ASHFIELD COLBORNE WAWANOSH Goderich Huron OPP Police Press Releases

60 Year Old From ACW Arrested – Name Released

(GODERICH, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged an Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh Township resident with an impaired driving offence following a traffic stop on November 15, 2025, in the Town of Goderich. 

Just after 9:30 p.m. on Saturday, November 15, 2025, Huron County OPP officers conducted a traffic stop for a vehicle on Wolfe Street in Goderich. The driver was subsequently arrested for impaired operation.

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

Christopher PLANT, 60 years-of-age from ACW Twp has been charged with:

–      Impaired Operation – Over 80.

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 December 29, 2025. 

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Area OPP ASHFIELD COLBORNE WAWANOSH Huron OPP Police Press Releases

Numerous Assaults In ACW #WaitInTheTruck

(ASHFIELD-COLBORNE-WAWANOSH TWP, ON) – On November 11, 2025, members of the Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) investigated a matter involving intimate partners in the Township of Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh (ACW).

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

A 44-year-old individual from ACW Twp has been arrested and charged under the Criminal Code with the following offences:

–      Assault – Spousal – (six counts),

–      Assault with a Weapon – (two counts),

–      Aggravated Assault – Spousal,

–      Assault Causing Bodily Harm – Spousal – (four counts),

–      Uttering Threats to Cause Bodily Harm – Spousal.

The accused was processed and held for a bail hearing. The accused was later remanded into custody with a later 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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Area OPP Central Huron Goderich Huron OPP Police Press Releases

16 Year Old Arrested For Spousal Assault #WaitInTheTruck

(GODERICH, ON) – On November 08, 2025, members of the Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) investigated a matter involving intimate partners in the Town of Goderich.

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

A 16-year-old young person from Central Huron has been arrested and charged under the Criminal Code with the following offences:

–      Assault – Spousal – (two counts),

–      Assault Causing Bodily Harm,

–      Uttering Threats to Cause Death or Bodily Harm – Spousal,

–      Mischief.

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.

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Area OPP Central Huron Huron OPP Police Press Releases

McDOUGALL Arrested For Drunk Driving

(CENTRAL HURON, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Welland, Ontario resident with criminal driving offences following a traffic stop on Bluewater Highway in the Municipality of Central Huron. 

Just before 8:00 p.m. on Friday, November 07, 2025, Huron County OPP officers conducted a traffic stop for speeding and spoke to the vehicle driver who had consumed alcohol prior to driving.

The driver was subsequently arrested for impaired operation and transported to the Perth County OPP detachment in Sebringville where they provided breath samples before a qualified OPP Intoxilyzer Breath Technician. Breath samples were provided to police which resulted in readings over the legal limit.

Danielle McDOUGALL, 31 years-of-age from Welland 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 Cannabis Control Act (CCA) and 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 December 8th, 2025. 

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Area OPP Central Huron Huron Police Press Releases South Huron

Evan WARING-WALPOLE Was Arrested #3Strikes

(SOUTH HURON / CENTRAL HURON, ON) – The Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged an individual following incidents in the Town of Exeter, (Municipality of South Huron), and the Town of Clinton, (Municipality of Central Huron).

On Sunday, November 02, 2025, just before 10:00 p.m., Huron OPP officers were contacted about an individual who reportedly damaged a glass door at an address on Main Street South in Exeter. Police arrested the suspect, who proceeded to spit on the police officer’s equipment. The accused was charged as follows:

Evan WARING-WALPOLE, 29 years-of-age of no fixed address was charged with:

–      Mischief Under $5,000 – (two counts).

The accused was processed at the Huron OPP detachment, and later released from custody with a court appearance scheduled at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich on December 29, 2025.

Several hours later, just after 02:00 a.m. on Monday, November 03, 2025, Huron OPP officers responded to a report of a break and enter at a residence on Princess Street East in the Town of Clinton, Municipality of Central Huron with the suspect still inside the residence. Officers arrived and located the suspect inside a bedroom where they were arrested. The accused resisted arrest but was eventually subdued.

The accused was identified as being arrested in South Huron just hours ago. They were additionally charged with the following offences:

–      Unlawfully in a Dwelling House,

–      Resist Peace Officer.

The accused was processed and held for a bail hearing. The accused has a later court appearance scheduled at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.

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Area OPP Huron Huron East London OPP Police Press Releases

James SHAW – Drunk Driving

(HURON EAST, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a London, Ontario resident with an impaired driving offence following a traffic stop on November 02, 2025, in the Municipality of Huron East. 

Just after 1:00 a.m. on Sunday, November 02, 2025, Huron County OPP officers conducted a traffic stop for a vehicle on London Road in Huron East. 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.

James SHAW, 67 years-of-age from London has been charged with:

–      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 December 15, 2025. 

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Area OPP Huron North Huron OPP Police Press Releases Wingham

$27,000 North Huron Drug Bust – SCHIESTEL, BARTLETT & STANLEY #3Strikes

(GODERICH / NORTH HURON, ON) – The Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a North Huron resident with several criminal offences following a traffic stop in Goderich in the early morning hours of November 12, 2025.

On November 12, 2025, just after 01:30 a.m., Huron OPP officers conducted a traffic stop with a vehicle on Victoria Street South in the Town of Goderich. The driver was arrested for Impaired Operation, and a search of the vehicle involved revealed a quantity of suspected fentanyl and cocaine.

A further investigation was conducted by officers from the Huron-Perth OPP Community Street Crimes Unit (CSCU), Grey-Bruce CSCU, and Huron County OPP Crime Unit, which resulted in a search warrant for a location on Currie Line, in the Township of North Huron.

On November 13, 2025, the search warrant was executed with assistance from the West Region OPP Tactics and Rescue Unit (TRU), West Region OPP Emergency Response Team (ERT), West Region OPP K-9 unit, and Huron County OPP uniform officers.

Police located and seized a stolen All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV), a quantity of suspected fentanyl, and a prohibited knife. Two individuals were arrested at the scene and charged.

The total value of the illegal drugs seized is over $27,000. The recovered ATV and prohibited knife are valued at $4,600.

The following individuals have been charged as a result of the investigation:

Scott SCHIESTEL, 46 years-of-age from North Huron has been charged with:

  • Operation while Impaired – Alcohol and Drugs,
  • Possession of Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – Fentanyl,
  • Possession of Controlled Substance – Cocaine,
  • Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000,
  • Possession of Prohibited Weapon.

The accused was processed and later released from custody with a court date scheduled at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich on December 15th, 2025.

Andrew BARTLETT, 48 years-of-age from North Huron has been charged with:

  • Possession of Controlled Substance – Fentanyl.

The accused was processed and later released from custody with a court date scheduled at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich on December 1st, 2025.

Dayna STANLEY, 32 years-of-age from Huron East has been charged with:

  • Possession of Controlled Substance – Fentanyl.

The accused was processed and later released from custody with a court date scheduled at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich on December 8th, 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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Area OPP Huron OPP Police Press Releases

Huron Pervert Alert: Nicholas GILL, Luring Children, Sexual Assault, Etc.

(HURON COUNTY, ON) – An individual from Huron County is facing charges in connection with an ongoing sexual assault investigation. 

In July 2025, The Crime Unit of the Huron County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) commenced an investigation into a reported sexual assault that resulted in an arrest and sexual assault charge.

Further investigation identified additional victims dating back to 2022.

Following a months-long investigation, on September 18, 2025, Nicholas GILL, 30 years old of Huron County, was arrested and charged with the following additional Criminal Code offences:

–      Sexual assault – three counts

–      Sexual exploitation

–      Assault

–      Luring a person under 16 years of age by means of telecommunication

–      Makes, prints, publishes or possess for the purpose of publication any child pornography,

–      Communicate with anyone for the purpose of obtaining sexual services.

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice at a later date. 

The accused is known to have travelled out of province as a long-haul trucker, particularly to Manitoba and Alberta.

Investigators are urging anyone who may have been impacted, experienced similar circumstances or has information about the accused’ activities that could assist the investigation to contact police.

The victims in this investigation have been referred to dedicated victim services to ensure they receive continued support. At every step, the OPP aims to treat victims with dignity and respect, reduce harm, and maintain clear, supportive communication to help minimize further trauma during investigations.

The investigation remains ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Huron County OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or ontariocrimestoppers.ca

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Area OPP Huron OPP Police Press Releases Wingham

OPP Issues Warning as Dog Attacks Rise Across Multiple Towns – Always Carry Bear/Coyote Spray

(HURON COUNTY, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is reminding the public, specifically dog owners about their responsibilities when it comes to their canine companions.

Police have responded to several reports of aggressive dogs in the Town of Goderich, Municipality of Bluewater, Municipality of Central Huron, and the Municipality of South Huron in recent months. In some cases, pedestrians were attacked, dogs have been injured and killed, and OPP officers have also been injured while attending calls for service.

Legislation that captures the legal requirements and laws pertaining to dog ownership can be found in the Dog Owner Liability Act (DOLA). For more serious offences, the Criminal Code of Canada may apply.

Municipalities have outlined legal requirements for animal owners in their respective by-laws, which can be found by visiting municipality websites.

If you encounter an aggressive animal, or witness a situation that may endanger the public, please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 to report it.

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Area OPP Huron OPP Police Press Releases

Nearly $1 Million In Fraud Reported In Last Couple Months In Huron #Enough?

(HURON COUNTY, ON) – The Huron Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating a recent number of frauds in Huron County. Total loss from these recently reported frauds exceeds $943,000 in Canadian funds.

From August 30th to October 31st, 2025, Huron OPP received nine reports of significant fraud all over Huron County. In eight of these cases, victims believed that their money was being invested in the stock market and in cryptocurrency. One victim fell for a romance-type scam.

–      August 30th – $130,000 lost – 55-yr-old Central Huron resident,

–      August 31st – $52,000 lost – 67-yr-old Bluewater resident,

–      September 9th – $88,500 lost – 68-yr-old Bluewater resident,

–      September 20th – $401,000 lost – 76-yr-old South Huron resident,

–      September 22nd – $74,000 lost – 69-yr-old South Huron resident,

–      September 22nd – $72,600 lost – 85-yr-old North Huron resident,

–      October 1st – $10,000 lost – 64-yr-old North Huron resident,

–      October 30th – $80,000 lost – 80-yr-old Central Huron resident (Romance Scam),

–      October 31st – $35,000 lost – 70-yr-old Central Huron resident.

In the first nine months of 2025, nationwide, there have been over 23,000 fraud victims that have reported their losses to the Canadian Anti Fraud Centre. These losses total over $544 million.

In 2024, according to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CAFC), fraud reports totalled a staggering $647 million in Canadian victim losses.

NOTE: It is estimated that only 5-10% of victims report scams and frauds to the CAFC or law enforcement.

How to protect yourself?

  • Don’t give out your personal information (name, address, DOB, SIN, banking credentials).
  • Don’t accept friend requests from people you do not know.
  • Don’t invest your money in platforms provided by people you don’t know.
  • Be careful who you share images with. Suspects will often use explicit pictures to extort victims into sending more money.
  • Protect your online accounts.
  • Get more than one quote for home repair work and never feel pressured.
  • Never send money to someone you haven’t met.
  • Don’t respond to text messages from phone numbers you do not recognize.
  • Learn more tips and tricks for protecting yourself.

If you fall victim to a fraud or know someone who has, contact your local police service to report the crime and report it to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CAFC) at 1-888-495-8501 or online on the Fraud Reporting System (FRS), or antifraudcentre.ca even if a financial loss did not occur.

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$113 Million Stolen From Huron Residents Every Year, New Analysis Reveals – $10 Million From North Huron Alone!

(Wingham, North Huron) A new analysis of Huron OPP fraud data reveals a staggering truth: North Huron residents are quietly being drained of nearly $10 million a year by scammers, with almost all cases going unreported.

Between August 30 and October 31, 2025, the Huron OPP responded to nine fraud cases totalling $943,100 in confirmed losses. Because only an estimated 5% of fraud victims ever report, the real number is far higher — about $113 million county-wide per year.

How much of that is hitting North Huron?

North Huron represents roughly 8.5% of the county’s population, meaning the township’s estimated share of the fraud epidemic is:

➡️ $9.4M–$9.6M per year stolen from local residents

That’s equivalent to:

  • $800,000 per month
  • $26,000 per day
  • $1,100 per hour

Who is being targeted?

Most victims are seniors between 64 and 85 years old, caught in sophisticated cryptocurrency, investment, and romance scams. Many lose their entire life savings.

Only 5% report — 95% stay silent

Stigma, embarrassment, and hopelessness prevent most victims from coming forward. That silence allows scammers to continue operating unchecked.

The hidden crisis

If current trends continue:

  • 1.8% of all residents will be scammed each year
  • 1 in 12 residents will be scammed within 5 years
  • 1 in 6 will be scammed within a decade

This is a crisis of both security and awareness.

Community Response Needed

North Huron has not established any coordinated anti-fraud strategy. There is no local campaign, senior-focused education program, or rapid-response task force.

Without action, the financial hemorrhage will only worsen.

North Huron Council Contact Info:
Paul Heffer
280 Manor Road
(519) 357-3594
[email protected] 
Mitch Wright
63 Bristol Terrace
(519) 357-9497
[email protected] 
Lonnie Whitfield
94 John St. West
(226) 222-2585 
[email protected] 
Anita van Hittersum
84012 Hoover Line
(519) 523-4492 
[email protected]
Chris Palmer
39331 Belfast Road
(519) 357-3385 
[email protected] 
Kevin Fascist  Falconer
303 King Street
(519) 955-0301 
[email protected]
Ric McBurney
202 Thuell St, Blyth
(519) 441-7415 
[email protected]

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Exeter Assault – One Arrested

(SOUTH HURON, ON) – On Monday, October 6th, 2025, members of the Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of an assault at an address on Main Street South in the Town of Exeter, Municipality of South Huron.

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

The suspect was arrested shortly after the incident and charged under the Criminal Code with the following offence:

Jordan WOODS, 29 years-of-age from no fixed address has been charged with:

–      Assault.

The accused was processed, and later released from custody with a court date scheduled at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich on December 15, 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 ASHFIELD COLBORNE WAWANOSH Huron OPP Police Press Releases

Child Run Down Near Goderich In Hit & Run #TheHuntBegins #SaveOurChildren

(ASHFIELD COLBORNE WAWANOSH TWP, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating a car vs cyclist collision that occurred in ACW Twp on October 15th, 2025. 

Just after 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, Huron County OPP officers responded to a report of a collision north of Goderich on Bluewater Highway, north of Airport Road. Police discovered that a 14-year-old cyclist had been hit by a vehicle that was travelling northbound on Bluewater Highway. The driver of this vehicle failed to remain at the scene and sped off at a high rate of speed northbound.

The cyclist was transported to a local hospital and treated for non-life-threatening injuries.

Police located a passenger mirror from the suspect vehicle at the scene. The mirror is dark grey in colour and is believed to be from a 2011 or 2012 model year automobile.

If you witnessed this incident, or have any information that could assist this investigation, please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122, or 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), or leave a secure web tip at www.P3tips.com

Incident number E251408124 refers.