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New “Sheriff” In Town – Laura Lee BROWN

(HURON COUNTY, ON) – The Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has added a new face to their detachment. Recently promoted Inspector Laura Lee BROWN has been appointed to the position of Detachment Commander at the Huron Detachment in Clinton.

Inspector Brown has worked in various roles in Perth County, Wellington County, and most recently at West Region Headquarters in London. She brings a wide range of experience with her and is looking forward to working with the members of the Huron Detachment to ensure operations continue to run smoothly.

“I am very grateful for the opportunity to serve the residents of Huron County as your detachment commander. It is my privilege to support the incredibly hardworking members of the Huron OPP Detachment and to foster the positive relationships we share with so many community partners. This collaborative approach to crime prevention and community safety is what strengthens communities, and I am thankful to be part of it.” Inspector Laura Lee Brown.

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Huron OPP Police Press Releases

Huron OPP Start Doing Job – 130 Charges Over Weekend #3Strikes

(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/or minor injuries.

Over the four-day campaign, Huron OPP officers laid 19 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 66 speeding charges, two distracted driving and three stunt/racing charges laid. Two impaired driving and other various traffic charges were among the 130 charges laid by Huron OPP officers over the weekend. Officers also issued 62 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 from April 18th – April 21st, 2025. 

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ALERT: Human Trafficking @ F.E. Madill – All Parents Should Attend 29April Meeting #EndTheAbuse #WaitInTheTruck

(WINGHAM, ON) – F.E. Madill Secondary School in Wingham, Township of North Huron is hosting an information session on Human Trafficking in partnership with the Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), and Huron County Victim Services.

When: April 29th at 7:00 p.m.

Where: The school is located at 231 Madill Drive in Wingham, and everyone is welcome to attend.

Speakers include Jenn EVANS, Operations Manager for Victim Services Huron-Perth, and Ashley HORTON, OPP Detective Sergeant – West Region OPP Team Lead – Anti-Human Trafficking.

In Ontario, trafficking primarily for sexual and labour exploitation is rising, with traffickers increasingly targeting vulnerable individuals from small towns.

Attend the event and learn how to better protect your loved ones and make your community safer.

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Area OPP Huron OPP Police Press Releases

Two Rescued From Maitland River

(HURON COUNTY, ON) -Two Central Huron residents are warming up after being rescued from their tractor near the Maitland River following a flash flood that left them stranded.

On March 6th, 2025, just before 1:00 p.m., the Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a distress call from two individuals who were stranded in rising waters near Fern Hurst Glen Lane in the Municipality of Central Huron.

The pair were on their tractor and suddenly found themselves surrounded by cold, fast-moving water that was rising rapidly. Huron OPP officers attended the scene with Huron County EMS, Goderich Fire Department, Lambton Shores Fire Department, members from the West Region OPP Emergency Response Team (ERT), JRCC Trenton, and volunteers from Huron and Area Search and Rescue (HASAR).

After determining the best route to access the stranded parties, an inflatable boat was utilized to retrieve the two safely and bring them back to solid ground and awaiting paramedics. The pair were treated at a local hospital as a precaution and are expected to make a full recovery.

The Huron County OPP would like to thank all their emergency response partners for the quick response and excellent teamwork demonstrated to bring this potentially life-threatening situation to a successful conclusion. 

“The OPP is reminding the public to be aware of the changing conditions in and around Huron County waterways and especially the Lake Huron shoreline as the vast amount of snow received this winter is expected to melt quickly in the next several days and weeks.”, stated Constable Craig Soldan – Media Relations and Community Safety Officer with the Huron County OPP.

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Exeter Business Gets Unexpected Drive-In

(HURON COUNTY, ON) – The Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responds to a single motor vehicle collision involving a local business. Extensive damage occurred.

On February 27, 2025, at approximately 2:30 p.m., the Huron County OPP, alongside local emergency services responded to a single motor vehicle collision off Thames Road, Exeter involving a local business.

The single occupant inside the motor vehicle sustained minor injury, and no employees or customers inside the business were injured. The driver was taken to local hospital as a precaution.

The extent of the damage to the business is currently unknown, as well as the financial impact it might have regarding repairs and business operations.

The cause of the collision is still under investigation, and there were no road closures as a result of the event.

The Huron County OPP is requesting anyone with information to call investigators at 1-888-310-1122 or anonymously via Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477, where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000.

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Missing 9 Year Old From Howick Found Safe

(HURON COUNTY, ON) – The Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), with the assistance of the public was able to locate Henry safe.

On February 26, 2025, within the evening hours, the Huron County OPP received a report that Henry, a 9-year-old of Howick Township was missing.

Due to the teamwork between police, local emergency services and the general public in the area, Henry was eventually located and found safe and without injury.

Police and family members would like to thank everyone for their assistance and getting Henry back home.

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ATM Users Targeted By Scammers

(HURON COUNTY, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating three recent scams that took advantage of Huron County residents while using ATM machines at local banks.

Huron OPP have determined that on January 18, 2025, at least three separate incidents took place at two different banks in Exeter, (South Huron), and in the Town of Goderich.

In both incidents that occurred in Exeter, victims (aged 64 and 67) were using the bank ATM when they were “assisted” by an unknown person who appeared to be trying to help the victims. The real bank cards were swapped with fake cards during the interactions. The suspect(s) then stole money from the victims’ accounts after obtaining their PIN numbers. One victim lost $900 while the other lost $1,400.

In the Goderich incident, the victim, who is 95 years of age, was using the bank ATM when their debit card showed an error on the machine and would not eject from the ATM. The victim departed the bank and later discovered that her debit card had been used to remove $1,500 from the ATM and another $2,000 in purchases at a local retail store.

Police are still investigating the frauds and are asking the public to come forward if they have any information that may assist police.

“This is a good time to remind everyone that while using bank ATM’s, be mindful of who is in or around the area before using the machine. Never provide your PIN (password) digits to anyone. They may tamper with the ATM, and try to “help” you with your debit card”, says Constable Craig Soldan of the Huron OPP.

Call the OPP at 1-(888)-310-1122 and report these types of frauds.

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

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Huron Middlesex OPP Police Press Releases

Drug Bust In Huron & Middlesex – Details Released

(HURON COUNTY / MIDDLESEX COUNTY, ON) – Two individuals are facing drug trafficking charges after search warrants were executed in Huron and Middlesex Counties.

On January 14, 2025, members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Huron-Perth Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), the Elgin-Middlesex OPP CSCU, Brant-Oxford OPP CSCU, OPP Canine, OPP Emergency Response Team (ERT), and Huron County OPP detachment executed search warrants at two locations; one at an address on Victoria Street West in Exeter, Huron County and the other on William Street in Lucan, Middlesex County.

The search warrants resulted in the seizure of just under $44,000 worth of illicit drugs, including suspected cocaine and opioids. Additionally, $16,290 in Canadian currency, and $170 in U.S. currency was seized. Other offence-related property valued at approximately $2,100 was seized as part of the investigation.

Cory DULEMBA, 46 years-of-age from South Huron, has been charged under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act with:

  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking – Opioids.

The accused was processed, and later released with a court appearance scheduled in the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich on February 24, 2025.

Johnathan PARSONS, 40 years-of-age from Lucan-Biddulph Township, has been charged under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act with:

  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine.

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

The OPP can be reached anytime, anywhere at 1-888-310-1122.

If you wish to remain anonymous you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or leave a secure web tip at P3tips.com where you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2000. 

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Huron OPP Police Press Releases

Huron OPP Enforced Traffic Laws For Entire Weekend!

(HURON COUNTY, ON) – Members of the Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) took part in the Thanksgiving Holiday Weekend Traffic Campaign from October 11, 2024, to October 14, 2024. 

Focus was placed on traffic safety and the “Big Four” which include: distracted driving, alcohol/drug – impaired driving, speeding/aggressive driving, and seatbelt compliance.

This year, Huron OPP officers conducted 124 traffic stops and laid 89 charges during the initiative. These included:

  • 45 speeding charges,
  • 1 stunt driving charge,
  • 10 seatbelt charges,
  • 4 impaired driving charges,
  • 0 distracted driving charges,
  • 7 insurance-related charges,
  • 22 various traffic-related charges.

Huron OPP officers also issued 52 warnings during the campaign period.

Traffic safety is everyone’s responsibility! Please do your part to ensure Ontario’s roadways are safe to travel on.

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$123,000 Drug & Weapons Bust

(HURON COUNTY & SOUTH BRUCE, ON) – An investigation conducted by the Huron-Perth and Grey-Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Community Street Crimes Unit (CSCU), West Region OPP Emergency Response Team (ERT), West Region OPP Bail Support Team, West Region OPP K-9 Unit and Huron County OPP detachment resulted in the seizure of illegal drugs, weapons, cash, and stolen property with a total value exceeding $123,000.

An investigation was initiated by members of the Huron County OPP detachment which led investigators to an address on Huron-Bruce Road.

On Tuesday, September 10, 2024, police attended the rural address and observed a newer model vehicle drive immediately into a farmer’s field, damaging crops as it tried to evade officers. The vehicle drove into a tree stump and caused heavy damage to the vehicle. The lone driver fled and was apprehended shortly after and arrested. The vehicle was confirmed to be stolen. A search of the path driven by the accused revealed a 9mm revolver and 9mm ammunition. A search of the vehicle following the arrest resulted in officers locating methamphetamine, $1,300 in Canadian currency, a prohibited knife, and a container of exploding rifle mix.

While officers were at the address, they observed a stolen vehicle and arrested a second person on the property. A search warrant was later executed for the property which resulted in the seizure of more weapons, stolen property and other offence-related items. Two individuals have been arrested and charged.

As a result of the investigation, police seized other items including a stolen enclosed trailer, stolen snowmobile, stolen pickup truck, crossbows, compound bows and ammunition.  

The combined estimated value of the recovered stolen vehicles and property is $117,000.

The combined estimated value of the seized drugs is $500.

The combined estimated value of the seized property, weapons and ammunition is $4,950.

Total Canadian currency seized is $1,300.  

Matthew CHARLTON, 40 years of age from South Bruce has been charged with:

  • Unauthorized possession of a restricted firearm,
  • Possession of a firearm, prohibited or restricted weapon obtain by crime,
  • Possession Property Obtained by Crime Over $5000,
  • Possession of a firearm and ammunition contrary to Prohibition Order – (twenty counts),
  • Careless storage of firearm, weapon, prohibited device or ammunition,
  • Possession of a Prohibited Device – (two counts),
  • Dangerous Operation,
  • Driving while Prohibited,
  • Mischief over $5000,
  • Mischief under $5000,
  • Fail to Comply with Probation Order – (three counts),
  • Possession of a Schedule I Substance – Methamphetamine.

The accused was processed and is being held for a bail hearing scheduled at the Goderich Ontario Court of Justice.

Vincent FITZSIMONS, 45 years of age from South Bruce has been charged with:

  • Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000,
  • Altering/Destroying/Removing a vehicle identification number,
  • Altering/Destroying/Removing a vehicle identification number – (two counts),
  • Possession of a prohibited device or ammunition,
  • Possession of Firearm or Ammunition contrary to Prohibition Order – (three counts).

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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Pervert Alert: George DANAYAN Arrested – Police Fear More Victims

(HURON COUNTY, ON) – The Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Crime Unit has charged a Cambridge Ontario resident with six criminal offences following a child luring investigation. 

The Huron County OPP commenced an investigation in March of 2024, following a report of an individual communicating with a victim under the age of 13 using a social media site.

As a result of the investigation, police identified the suspect who was subsequently arrested and charged.

George DANAYAN, 27-years-of-age from Cambridge has been charged with the following Criminal Code offences:

–      Make Sexually Explicit Material Available to a Person Under 18 years of age,

–      Make Sexually Explicit Material Available to a Person Under 16 years of age,

–      Luring a Person Under 18 years of age by means of Telecommunication,

–      Luring a Person Under 16 years of age by means of Telecommunication,

–      Invitation to Sexual Touching under 16 years of age,

–      Possession of Child Pornography.

The accused was held for a bail hearing and later remanded into custody with a court appearance scheduled at the Ontario Court of Justice located in Goderich in August 2024. 

Police believe there may be other incidents involving the suspect. Alias usernames utilized by the suspect included “Stintam”, “Stalkham”, “Jason Stintam”, and “Jason Stalkham”.

  • Bitmoji (animated facial rendering) images utilized by the suspect have been included in this media release.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is encouraged to contact the 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 www.P3tips.com where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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Police Warn Of Fake Foreigners

(HURON COUNTY, ON) – Members of theHuron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were called to a financial institution in the Township of North Huron, Wingham for a report of possible fraudulent documents and suspicious person on Tuesday, July 16th, 2024. 

Just after 3:30 p.m. on July 16th, police were contacted by bank staff advising of a lone male that had attempted to open a bank account using a passport from a foreign country along with immigration papers and other documents. The male advised he lived and worked locally, however bank staff checked to find that the residential address the male provided did not exist. The bank also confirmed that he was not employed at the local business as he had claimed. When confronted with these findings, the male fled the bank, leaving some of the documents behind.

Huron OPP officers viewed the suspect’s passport and confirmed it to be a fake with the Canadian Border Services Agency (CBSA).

Police believe that the intention of the fraudsters is to open accounts with false identification, then gradually defraud banks of money over time.

Local banks are being made aware of this issue and are encouraged to contact OPP if something similar occurs at 1-888-310-1122.

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Huron OPP Perth Police Press Releases

$600,000 Worth of Stolen Property Recovered, Numerous Charges Laid

(PERTH, GREY, and HURON COUNTIES, ON) – One person is facing a number of charges following a property crime investigation that spanned multiple jurisdictions.

On June 17, 2024, members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Huron-Perth Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), with the assistance of the Halton Regional Police, arrested one person following an ongoing investigation. 

On June 18, 2024, Huron-Perth CSCU executed a search warrant at a storage location in the Municipality of West Perth, where stolen property was recovered.

On June 19, 2024, Huron-Perth CSCU, with the assistance of the Perth County OPP Major Crimes Unit and the Grey-Bruce CSCU, another search warrant was executed at a rural property on Highway 10 in the Municipality of Grey Highlands.

Property that had been stolen from multiple jurisdictions was recovered during the search warrants. Stolen from Perth County was: a New Holland Skid Steer, Somero concrete laser leveling screed, Pace enclosed trailer, Skidoo MXZ snowmobile, and various tools. Stolen from Bruce was a Can Am four-wheeler. Stolen from Huron was a Ford F150, Ford 450, Bobcat stand-on mini loader, and a Tow Tec enclosed trailer. Stolen from Oxford County was a Rockwood Mini Lite travel trailer. Stolen from Middlesex was a GMC Duramax truck. Additionally, a dual axle dump trailer, an enclosed dual axle trailer, flatbed dual axle trailer, two generators, a shot gun and SKS rifle, along with ammunition and two modified magazines were recovered.

The total estimated value of the recovered stolen property is approximately $600,000.

In Perth County, Barren YUNDT, 32, of Grey Highlands, has been charged with:

–      Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000 (three counts)

–      Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000 (three counts)

–      Operation While Prohibited under the Criminal Code (three counts)

–      Fraudulent Concealment

In Grey County, the accused was also charged with:

–      Possession of a Firearm (two counts)

–      Possession of a prohibited device (modified magazines) (two counts)

–      Careless Storage of a Firearm (two counts)

–      Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000 (seven counts)

–      Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000 (nine counts)

–      Altering/Removing/Destroying Vehicle Identification Number (three counts)

The accused was held in custody pending a bail hearing.

The investigation is ongoing.

Anyone who may have rented equipment from Dark Diamond Construction, or who may have information that can assist with this investigation are encouraged to contact the Perth County OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous you can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or leave an anonymous online message at www.P3tips.com where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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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.