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Area OPP Goderich OPP Police Press Releases

Another Victim Has Courage To Stand-Up To Abuser #StandYourGround #ItsTime #WaitInTheTruck

(GODERICH, ON) – On December 17, 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 a criminal act against their partner.

A 43-year-old individual from Goderich has been arrested and charged under the Criminal Code with the following offences:

–      Assault – Spousal.

The accused was processed and later released from 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 OPP Police Press Releases South Bruce Southampton

Kyle GALLAGHER – Drunk Driving

(SOUTH BRUCE, ON) – On December 23, 2025, at approximately 10:29 p.m., the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of suspicious vehicles at an address along Andrew Street in Teeswater, Municipality of South Bruce.

Police attended and learned that vehicles had travelled up a private laneway, one of which slid off the embankment. Officers spoke with the driver, where they detected signs of alcohol consumption. A roadside screening device was administered, resulting in a fail. The driver was placed under arrest and transported for further testing.

Kyle GALLAGHER, 38-years-old, of Southampton, was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – B.A.C. 80+, CC 320.14(1)(b)

The accused is set to appear at the Walkerton Ontario Court of Justice on February 4, 2026, to answer to the charge.

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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Area OPP ASHFIELD COLBORNE WAWANOSH Huron OPP Police Press Releases

Kesha WEITZEL Was Arrested

(ASHFIELD-COLBORNE-WAWANOSH TWP, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged one individual with several criminal offences following an incident on December 17, 2025, in Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh Township. 

In the early morning hours of Wednesday, December 17, 2025, Huron County OPP officers responded to a call involving a vehicle stuck in deep snow on South Street in ACW Twp. When officers arrived, they located two vehicles, one of which contained a crossbow, suspected illegal drugs, and break-in instruments. The driver was located nearby and subsequently arrested.

Kesha WEITZEL, 31 years-of-age of no fixed address has been charged with:

–      Possession of Firearm or Ammunition contrary to Prohibition Order,

–      Possession of Break-In Instruments,

–      Possession of Schedule I Substance – Cocaine.

The accused was additionally charged with three offences found in the Highway Traffic Act (HTA) and Liquor Licence Control Act (LLCA).

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 January 02, 2026. 

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Area OPP Huron East OPP Police Press Releases

Shots Fired Toward Snowmobile Operators #StandYourGround #ItsTime

(HURON EAST, ON) – The Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged one individual following a report of gun shots being fired in the direction of snowmobile operators in the Municipality of Huron East. 

Police investigated information that an individual had fired gun shots in the direction of snowmobile operators on December 08, 2025. Huron OPP officers identified the suspect who was subsequently charged on December 23, 2025 with the following offences:

David SCOTT, 60 years-of-age of Huron East has been charged with the following criminal offences:

–      Careless Use of Firearm, Weapon, Prohibited Device, or Ammunition – (five counts).

Several firearms were seized from the accused as part of the investigation along with their possession acquisition licence (PAL).

The accused was processed and later released from custody with a court appearance scheduled at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich on February 02, 2026.

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North Huron OPP Owen Sound Wingham

Attempted Fraud In Wingham – Christopher GIBBONS-SPEARS Arrested

(NORTH HURON, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating a fraudulent attempt to obtain a vehicle permit following a report to police on December 18, 2025. 

On December 18, 2025, police were contacted regarding a suspect attempting to fraudulently obtain a vehicle replacement registration for a pickup truck in the Town of Wingham, Township of North Huron. Police arrived minutes later and arrested the suspect at the scene.

The accused individual was identified and charged as follows:

Christopher GIBBONS-SPEARS, 39 years-of-age from Owen Sound has been criminally charged with:

–      Fraud over $5,000,

–      Use, Deals, Acts on Forged Document.

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 March 16, 2026.

For more information on common frauds and scams, visit the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre’s website at antifraudcentre.ca

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OPP Police Press Releases Thessalon

Jessica-Danielle Amie ROWAN Was Arrested

(THESSALON, ON) – A person was charged after a report of an intoxicated female in vehicle at gas station on Lakeside Drive.

On December 25, 2025, at approximately 4:00 a.m. the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a call pertaining to an intoxicated female and her young child in a small black sport utility vehicle. Police attended the location a short after and subsequently arrested the female driver. A family member picked up the young child and the vehicle was towed and impounded.     

Jessica-Danielle Amie ROWAN, 33-years-old, from Sault Ste. Marie was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired by alcohol
  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Elliot Lake on February 5, 2026.

The OPP remind motorists that no amount of alcohol or drug is acceptable to consume and drive. Report impaired drivers. Should you observe a suspected impaired driver, please dial 911 or contact the Ontario Provincial Police at 1-888-310-1122.

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Bracebridge OPP Police Press Releases

Nathan REID – Drunk Driving

(BRACEBRIDGE, ON) – The Bracebridge Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged one driver with impaired driving on Christmas Eve.

On December 24, 2025, at 3:45 p.m. OPP officers with the Traffic Investigation Management (TIME) Team were conducting a RIDE (Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere) program on Southwood Road. After entering into an impaired driving investigation, police arrested and charged 24-year-old Nathan REID of Barrie, ON with Impaired Operation – Over 80. He will appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Bracebridge on January 20, 2026 to answer to his charge.

If you suspect someone is driving a vehicle of any kind while impaired, please call 9-1-1. Police will make every effort to locate the involved vehicle and conduct an investigation, many times, these investigations result in charges and removing impaired drivers from Muskoka roads.

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London OPP PLYMPTON-WYOMING Police Press Releases

$4 Million Cocaine Bust – Harmeet DHAMOON

(PLYMPTON-WYOMING, ON) – A London resident is facing drug charges following a coordinated joint investigation that has resulted in a multimillion-dollar drug seizure in Lambton County.

On December 23, 2025, just before 1:30 p.m., an Ontario Ministry of Transportation commercial motor vehicle inspection prompted members of the Lambton County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), the Lambton County Community Street Crime Unit and the Border Enforcement Security Task Force, to attend the MTO scales located off Highway 402 in the Township of Plympton-Wyoming.

Police seized approximately 137 kg of suspected cocaine with an estimated street value of $4,110,000, a quantity of Canadian and U.S. currency and other offence-related items.

Harmeet DHAMOON, 43-years-old of London, is charged under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act with the following offences:

·      Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine

·      Import Schedule I Substance – Cocaine

The accused has been remanded into custody until December 30, 2025.

The Lambton 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 cstip.ca, where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000. 

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Area OPP North Huron OPP Police Press Releases

Another Assault In North Huron #VictimsRiseUp

(NORTH HURON, ON) – On December 15, 2025, members of the Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) investigated a matter involving intimate partners in the Township of North Huron.

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

A 40-year-old individual from North Huron has been arrested and charged under the Criminal Code with the following offences:

–      Assault – spousal – (two counts).

The accused was processed and released from 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.

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Huntsville OPP Police Press Releases

Johnathan HOWARTH – Drunk Driving

(HUNTSVILLE, ON) – Officers of the Huntsville Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (O.P.P.) are always looking for criminal driving behaviour. 

On December 24, 2025 at 9:45 a.m. Huntsville O.P.P. officers were conducting a Festive R.I.D.E (reduce impaired driving everywhere) checkpoint when a vehicle approached. The lone occupant, a male identified as being from Huntsville, gave officers cause to believe him to be impaired by alcohol. The male was arrested for his impairment.

 As a result of the investigation, Johnathan HOWARTH, 31 years old of Huntsville Ontario, has been charged with:

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

·      Operation while impaired – alcohol / drugs

The accused was released and is to appear in January 2026 before the Ontario Court of Justice in Bracebridge.

The accused was also issued a 90 Administrative Driver’s License Suspension and the vehicle was impounded for 7 days.

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North Bay OPP Police Press Releases

Khrystle RYAN Arrested Following Hit & Run

(NORTH BAY, ON) – The North Bay Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged a driver with impaired driving after responding to a collision in North Bay.

On Tuesday, December 23, 2025, at approximately 12:30 p.m., officers attended a two-vehicle collision at the intersection of Highway 11/17 and Algonquin Avenue. The caller reported that one of the vehicles failed to remain at the scene. A witness provided police with the licence plate of the vehicle that left, and officers later located the vehicle and driver. Police determined the driver had consumed alcohol, and they were arrested and transported to the North Bay OPP detachment for further testing.

As a result of the investigation, Khrystle RYAN, 58 years of age, of North Bay, has been charged with:

·        Operation while impaired – alcohol

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

·        Fail to remain

·        Fail to report accident

·        Operate motor vehicle without insurance

·        Red light – fail to stop

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on February 3, 2026, in North Bay. Additionally, they received a 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (ADLS), and the vehicle was impounded for seven days.

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Area OPP North Huron OPP Police Press Releases

Forcible Confinement & Assault In North Huron #WaitInTheTruck

(NORTH HURON, ON) – On December 14, 2025, members of the Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) investigated a matter involving intimate partners in the Township of North Huron.

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

A 26-year-old individual from North Huron has been arrested and charged under the Criminal Code with the following offences:

–      Assault – spousal,

–      Forcible Confinement.

The accused was processed and released from 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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North Bay OPP Police Press Releases

Jeremy ST ONGE – Drunk Driving

(NORTH BAY, ON) – The North Bay Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) charged one driver with impaired driving following a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) program in North Bay.

On Saturday, December 20, 2025, at approximately 2:00 a.m., officers conducted a RIDE program on Highway 63 at Peninsula Road. Within five minutes of initiating the program, officers stopped a sport utility vehicle and determined the driver had consumed alcohol. The driver was arrested and transported to the North Bay OPP detachment for further testing.

As a result of the investigation, Jeremy ST ONGE, 46 years of age, of Phelps Township, has been charged with operation while impaired – blood alcohol concertation (80 plus).

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on January 20, 2026, in North Bay. Additionally, they received a 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (ADLS), and the vehicle was impounded for seven days.

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Area OPP Belgrave London North Huron OPP Police Press Releases

Belgrave Cocaine Bust

(NORTH HURON, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a London, Ontario resident with criminal offences following an incident in the Township of North Huron on November 13, 2025. 

Just before 3:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 13, 2025, Huron County OPP officers attempted to stop a vehicle near the Village of Belgrave in North Huron. The vehicle driver failed to stop and fled from police. Officers were able to locate the vehicle abandoned near a residence on Currie Line. Police located two individuals walking in the area. The driver admitted to failing to stop for police and was subsequently arrested. A quantity of suspected cocaine was hidden near the abandoned vehicle and seized by police.

Kyle WILSON, 30 years-of-age from London has been charged with:

–      Flight from Peace Officer,

–      Possession of Schedule I Substance – Cocaine.

The involved vehicle was towed from the scene.

The accused was processed and later released from custody with a court appearance scheduled at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich on March 09, 2026. 

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Area OPP Huron East OPP Police Press Releases

Huron East Resident Arrested Again #WaitInTheTruck

(HURON EAST, ON) – On December 13, 2025, members of the Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) investigated a matter involving intimate partners in the Municipality of Huron East.

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 Huron East has been arrested and charged under the Criminal Code with the following offences:

–      Criminal Harassment,

–      Breach of Recognizance.

The accused was processed, held for bail, and later released from 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.