Category: Police Press Releases

(HURON EAST, ON) – Two residents of Vanastra are facing several drug possession and related charges following an investigation conducted by members of the Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Detachment.

The investigation commenced after police received a complaint about one of the accused persons pointing a firearm at a victim. On January 13, 2021 members from the Huron-Perth Community Street Crimes Unit (CSCU), OPP West Region Tactics Rescue Unit (TRU), West Region Emergency Response Team (ERT) and Canine executed a search warrant at a residence located on 12^th Street in Vanastra. Upon execution of the warrant police seized small quantities of suspected methamphetamine, morphine, oxycodone and codeine. In addition, police also seized a replica firearm (BB gun).

As a result of the execution of the search warrant two accused were taken into custody and they are now facing charges.

Tara JESNEY, 36 years of age from Vanastra has been charged with:

• Possession of a Schedule I Substance – Methamphetamine
• Possession of a Schedule I Substance – Morphine
• Possession of a Schedule I Substance – Oxycodone
• Possession of a Schedule I Substance – Codeine
• Possession of an Imitation Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose

The accused has since been released from custody with a court appearance scheduled for March 15, 2021 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.

Adam MOSHER, 29 years of age from Vanastra has been charged with: 

• Possession of a Schedule I Substance – Methamphetamine
• Possession of a Schedule I Substance – Morphine
• Possession of a Schedule I Substance – Oxycodone
• Possession of a Schedule I Substance – Codeine
• Fail to Comply with Probation Order – Two Counts

The accused remains in custody with a court appearance scheduled 

(KINLOSS TWP, ON)  – A quantity of street drugs was seized after members of the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a late night traffic stop.

On January 15, 2021 at 12:23 a.m., the vehicle was stopped on Bruce County Road 1 in Kinloss Township. Officers seized a quantity of drugs at the roadside.

As a result of the investigation, Donald MCFARLAN, 52-years-old, of Huron-Kinloss Township was charged with 2 counts of Possessing a Controlled Substance and Fail to Comply with Probation. The accused is scheduled to appear in court on April 7, 2021 to answer to the charges.

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.

(NORTH HURON, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is actively investigating a recent theft of a pickup truck and some subsequent unauthorized bank card transactions.

On January 10, 2021 Huron OPP officers receive a report from a Bluevale resident that reported a blue, 2014 Ford F-150 was stolen overnight out of his driveway located on George Street. Inside the stolen vehicle was a purse that contained various pieces of identification and bank cards.

The victim reported the bank cards were then utilized to make unauthorized purchases at three businesses located in the Town of Wingham. The transactions totaling $366 all took place between 5:14 a.m. and 5:30 a.m.

Police have secured a surveillance photo of the person of interest and would like some assistance in identifying this person.

Figure 1 – Person of Interest

If you can identify this person of interest (see attachment) or have any other helpful information about this investigation please 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 tip online at www.P3tips.com where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

(GODERICH, ON) – Four adults and a youth are now facing a slew of charges connected to a home invasion that took place in Goderich this past weekend.

Just before 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, January 16, 2021 members of the Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) detachment responded to a Bruce Street residence to investigate a report of a break and enter in progress.

The subsequent investigation revealed the suspects forced entry into the victim’s residence and assaulted the victim with a weapon. Additionally, the perpetrators ransacked the home causing damage to some items and stole some property.   

The suspects fled the scene however all five were later identified and taken into custody without incident.  

As a result, a 15-year-old youth from Goderich has been charged with the following offences:

·        Break & Enter Dwelling to Commit Indictable Offence

·        Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose

·        Robbery

·        Mischief Under $5,000

·        Fail to Comply with Order

The youth has since been released from custody with a court appearance scheduled for February 11, 2021 at the Youth Court of Justice in Goderich.

Katie WILD, 35 years of age from Goderich has been charged with the following offences: 

·        Assault

·        Fail to Comply with Probation Order – two counts

·        Break & Enter Dwelling to Commit Indictable Offence

·        Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose

·        Robbery

·        Mischief Under $5,000

·        Assault With a Weapon

·        Fail to Comply with Release Order

The accused remains in custody with a court date scheduled for January 19, 2021 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.  

Bailey MERRITT, 35 years of age from Goderich has been charged with the following offences: 

·        Break & Enter Dwelling to Commit Indictable Offence

·        Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose

·        Robbery

·        Mischief Under $5,000

The accused has since been released from custody with a court date scheduled for March 8, 2021 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.

Carly JOHNS, 26 years of age from South Huron has been charged with:  

·        Break & Enter Dwelling to Commit Indictable Offence

·        Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose

·        Robbery

·        Mischief Under $5,000

·        Fail to Comply with Probation Order – two counts.

The accused remains in custody with a court appearance scheduled for January 22, 2021 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich. 

Todd LOGAN, 49 years of age from Huron East has been charged with:

·        Break & Enter Dwelling to Commit Indictable Offence

·        Robbery

·        Mischief Under $5,000

·        Fail to Comply with Probation Order

The accused remains in custody with a court appearance scheduled for January 19, 2021 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.

(GODERICH, ON) – A Goderich resident remains in custody on an Attempt Murder charge following an arrest made by Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) last night (18Jan) in Goderich. 

Shortly before 7:00 p.m. members from the Huron County OPP Detachment and Huron County Paramedic Services responded to a Widder Street residence regarding a stabbing that had just taken place. 

The initial investigation has revealed the accused used an edged weapon to injure the victim. The victim was able to escape the family residence to a place of a safety and immediately called 9-1-1. The victim was later treated and released from hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

Officers arrested the accused at the scene without incident. 

It was determined this was a domestic violence event and there is no threat to public safety.

The accused, a 70-year-old from Goderich has been charged with the following offences:

• Attempt Murder
• Domestic Mischief

The accused remains in custody with a future court date.

Victims of domestic violence are not alone. If you need support or know someone that does, there are local resources available to help you. One organization you can contact is Victim Services – Huron County at 519-600-4108.

(HURON EAST, ON) – A South Bruce resident will have to answer to some drug possession charges in Huron County following a traffic stop that took place near Seaforth recently.

On January 13, 2021 at approximately 1:14 a.m. a Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer was patrolling on North Line near Hydro Line Road when he observed a vehicle swerving within its lane. A traffic stop was initiated and upon speaking with the driver the officer observed some open alcohol inside the vehicle. This led the officer to conduct a search of the vehicle. Upon searching the vehicle not only did the officer find open liquor, quantities of suspected cocaine and methamphetamine were also found inside the vehicle. 

The driver was subsequently placed under arrest and was taken into custody. Joseph COOK, 59 years of age from South Bruce has been charged with Possession of a Schedule I Substance – Cocaine, Possession of a Schedule I Substance – Methamphetamine and Drive Motor Vehicle with Liquor Readily Available. He has since been released from custody with a court appearance scheduled for March 1, 2021 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.

(GODERICH, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers continue to investigate a recent break, enter and theft that took place in Goderich.

Investigators believe the suspects forced entry into the premises located on Parsons Court sometime between 12:00 p.m. on January 9^th and 8:00 a.m. on January 11, 2021. Once inside the commercial building they located a storage trailer filled with various tools.

The thieves made off with numerous power tools consisting of Dewalt cordless skill saws, screw guns, impact guns, drills, sawzalls, grinders, a Lincoln Tomahawk model 375 plasma cutter, a Yamaha portable generator, a Stihl brand concrete cutting saw, steel cutting sheers, several Dewalt brand batteries along with other hand tools. 

In total the estimate of the stolen property is believed to be around $21,000.

Any person with information regarding this crime should immediately 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 online at www.p3tips.com, where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

(KINCARDINE, ON) – On January 19, 2021 at 8:16 p.m., the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a theft report from a residence along Concession 7 in the Municipality of Kincardine. Sometime between 8:00 p.m. on January 19, 2021 and 8:15 p.m. on January 19, 2021, a Red Chevrolet Silverado licence NORBELLA was taken. The serial number is on file with police and the value of the stolen pick-up truck is estimated to be $20,000.

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.

(CULROSS TWP, ON) – On January 20, 2021 at 8:11 a.m., the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a theft report from a residence along Concession 8 in Culross Township. A Green John Deere Gator and a Red Polaris 600 snowmobile had just been taken from an outbuilding on the property. The Gator was recovered a short distance away.

Members of the Wellington County OPP detachment and Grey-Bruce OPP detachment helped the South Bruce OPP search the Mildmay area as the stolen snowmobile was reported to be in the area. It was not located.

The stolen snowmobile has the number 944368 on the hood and the serial number is on file with police.

Media note: a picture of the stolen snowmobile is attached.

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.