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Michael GREER Arrested Again!

(SOUTH HURON, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a South Bruce resident with a long list of offences following a truck theft on January 29, 2025, in the Municipality of South Huron. 

Just after 8:20 p.m., on Thursday, January 29, 2025, Huron County OPP officers were contacted by a complainant who reported that their 2023 Dodge pickup truck had just been stolen from a business property in South Huron.

The truck was equipped with a GPS tracking device, which led officers to the vehicle in Crediton, South Huron. A suspect was observed with the vehicle, and they were subsequently arrested at the scene.

The suspect has been charged as follows:

Michael GREER, 37 years of age from Kinloss, South Bruce has been charged with:

–      Theft of Motor Vehicle,

–      Operation while Prohibited – (four counts),

–      Possession of Prohibited Device or Ammunition,

–      Possession of Firearm or Ammunition contrary to Prohibition Order – (two counts),

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

The accused was additionally charged with offences found in the Highway Traffic Act (HTA) – Driving while Under Suspension – (three counts).

The accused was processed and held in custody for a court appearance at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich, where they were remanded into custody. 

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South Huron Resident Arrested For Theft – Details Released

(SOUTH HURON, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a South Huron resident following a theft from a retail store north of Grand Bend in the Municipality of South Huron on January 12, 2025. 

On Wednesday, January 15, 2025, Huron County OPP officers were contacted by staff at a South Huron retail store who reported a theft that had occurred on January 12, 2025. The suspect and vehicle description were provided to police.

Officers identified the suspect and arrested them on January 16th. They have been charged as follows:

Andrew HARVEY, 45 years of age from South Huron has been charged with:

–      Theft Under $5,000.

The accused was processed and later released from custody with a court appearance at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich on February 10, 2025. 

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Crediton Drug Bust – Names Released

(SOUTH HURON, ON) – An investigation conducted by the Huron-Perth Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Community Street Crimes Unit (CSCU), West Region OPP Emergency Response Team (ERT), West Region Tactics and Rescue Unit (TRU), and Huron County OPP detachment resulted in the seizure of weapons and stolen property. Criminal charges have been laid against two individuals.

An investigation that began in December 2024 eventually led investigators to an address in Crediton, Municipality of South Huron.

On Wednesday, January 08, 2025, a search warrant was executed on Victoria Avenue East in the Village of Crediton which resulted in the recovery and seizure of stolen property as well as, imitation firearms, knives, brass knuckles, firearm magazines, firearm components, and a stun gun. Two individuals have been arrested and charged.

Mitchell HARRIS, 36 years of age from South Huron has been charged with:

  • Break and Enter,
  • Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000 – (two counts),
  • Fail to Comply with Probation Order – (two counts).

The accused was processed and held for a bail hearing at the Goderich Ontario Court of Justice, where they were remanded into custody.

Ryan GREEN, 43 years of age from Goderich has been charged with:

  • Break and Enter – (two counts),
  • Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000 – (nine counts),
  • Possession of a Weapon for Dangerous Purpose,
  • Possession of Prohibited Device or Ammunition – (three counts),
  • Possession of Firearm or Ammunition Contrary to Prohibition Order – (six counts),
  • Possession of Identity Document – (five counts),
  • Fail to Comply with Release Order – (eight counts).

The accused was processed and held for a bail hearing at the Goderich Ontario Court of Justice, where they were remanded into custody.

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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Setting Off Fireworks While Walking Gets Matthew SANGSTER Arrested Again – Meth A Factor

(SOUTH HURON, ON) – The Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a South Huron resident following an incident on Anne Street in the Town of Exeter, Municipality of South Huron. 

On Thursday, January 02, 2025, just after 9:00 p.m., Huron OPP officers were patrolling in the Town of Exeter when they observed an individual setting off fireworks while walking on Anne Street. Police subsequently arrested the individual and located illegal weapons and drugs.

Matthew SANGSTER, 35 years of age from South Huron has been charged with the following offences:

–      Possession of a Prohibited Device or Ammunition – (two counts),

–      Carry Concealed Prohibited Device or Ammunition – (two counts),

–      Possession of Methamphetamine,

–      Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking,

–      Possession of Firearm or Ammunition contrary to Prohibition Order – (two counts),

The accused was processed at the Huron OPP detachment and has been held for a bail hearing at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.

If you have any information about this incident, please contact Huron OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or (519) 482-1677. 

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Alleged Bitcoin Scam In Area

(SOUTH HURON, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating a recent scam that took place in South Huron.

On December 28, 2024, Huron OPP received a report of a fraud that had taken place that same afternoon at a business in Exeter.

Police were advised that an employee at a retail business had been messaged on their cellular phone via text indicating it was their supervisor. The “supervisor” directed the employee to collect all cash on site and deposit it into a Bitcoin machine in the City of London. The employee was further advised to keep this transaction discreet. The employee proceeded to deposit $9,800 in cash into a Bitcoin machine in London.

The victim later contacted their supervisors directly to follow up and discovered that they had been scammed.

If you have been victimized by fraud, please call the OPP at 1-(888)-310-1122 and report it. You are not alone, and you will be supported through the reporting process.

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

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Jesse SIMPSON From South Huron Was Arrested

(SOUTH HURON, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a South Huron resident with an Impaired driving offence following a traffic stop in Exeter, Municipality of South Huron on December 19, 2024. 

At approximately 11:30 p.m. on Thursday, December 19, 2024, Huron County OPP stopped a vehicle on Main Street South in Exeter. Police discovered that the driver 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 the legal limit.

Jesse SIMPSON, 25 years of age from South Huron has been charged with:

–      Operation while Impaired – Over 80.

The accused was additionally charged with offences found in the Highway Traffic Act and Liquor Licence Control Act.

The involved vehicle was towed and impounded for seven days, and the accused’ driver’s license was suspended for a period of 90 days.

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

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Armed Home Invasion In Exeter – 2 Arrested

(SOUTH HURON, ON) – The Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating a robbery that took place on December 7th, 2024, at a residential address on Carling Street in the Town of Exeter in the Municipality of South Huron. 

On Saturday, December 7th, 2024, just after 1:00 p.m., two individuals attended a residence and proceeded to assault and steal money from the occupants inside the home.  

The victims identified the two suspects who were later located by police and taken into custody. Charges have been laid against the following individuals:

Brandon MAYHEW, 32 years of age from South Huron has been charged with the following offences:

–      Robbery with a Weapon,

–      Assault,

–      Assault with a Weapon,

–      Mischief, Destroys or Damages Property,

–      Uttering Threats to Cause Bodily Harm or Death,

–      Unauthorized Possession of a Weapon,

–      Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose,

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

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

The accused was processed at the Huron OPP detachment and held for a bail hearing where they were remanded into custody.

Krista BARTLETT, 47 years of age from South Huron has been charged with the following offences:

–      Robbery with a Weapon,

–      Assault,

–      Mischief, Destroys or Damages Property,

–      Uttering Threats to Cause Bodily Harm or Death,

–      Assault with a Weapon.

The accused was processed at the Huron OPP detachment and held for a bail hearing where they were remanded into custody.

If you have any information about this incident, 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 secure web tip online at www.p3tips.com , where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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Andrew DELANGE – Assault, Hit & Run, Fraud

(SOUTH HURON, ON) – A tow operator was injured on December 4th after being struck by a vehicle that failed to remain at the scene in the Municipality of South Huron.

On December 4th, 2024, just before 5:30 p.m., the Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and Huron County Paramedic Services responded to a report of a truck vs pedestrian collision on Airport Line between Huron Street and Thames Road East in South Huron.

Emergency responders located one person who had been struck by a truck that fled from the scene. The injured tow operator was transported by Huron EMS to a local hospital where their injuries were deemed non-life threatening.

The involved vehicle was last observed leaving the scene northbound on Airport Line.

The police investigation revealed that the tow operator had removed the suspect vehicle from the ditch earlier, where it had been stuck in the snow. While waiting for payment, the driver of the suspect vehicle sped off and struck the tow operator, launching them into the ditch.

The OPP identified the involved vehicle and driver that fled the scene. Several criminal charges were laid against the vehicle driver on December 6th.

Andrew DELANGE, 21 years of age from London has been charged with:

–      Dangerous Operation,

–      Assault With a Weapon,

–      Failure to Stop After an Accident,

–      Fraud Under $5,000.

The accused was arrested and charged on December 6th, then released with a court appearance scheduled in the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich on January 27th, 2025.

The Huron OPP is requesting anyone with information to call 1-888-310-1122. If you wish to remain anonymous, please call 1-800-222-TIPS or leave a secure web tip at P3TIPS.com.

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David KOOLE – Drunk Driving

(SOUTH HURON, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Bluewater resident with criminal driving offences following a traffic complaint on December 2nd, 2024, in the Municipality of South Huron. 

Just after 2:20 p.m. on Monday, December 2nd, 2024, Huron County OPP officers received a complaint about a vehicle being driven by a suspected impaired driver. Officers located the vehicle shortly after and conducted a traffic stop on Huron Street West in South Huron. Police spoke to the driver and determined that the driver’s ability to operate the motor vehicle was impaired.

The driver was 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 the legal limit.

David KOOLE, 59 years of age from Bluewater has been charged with:

–      Operation while Impaired – alcohol and drugs,

–      Operation while Impaired – Over 80.

The involved vehicle was towed and impounded for seven days, and the accused’ driver’s license was suspended for a period of 90 days.

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

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South Huron Drug Bust – RYCKMAN & YOUNG

(SOUTH HURON, ON) – An investigation conducted by the Huron-Perth Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Community Street Crimes Unit (CSCU), Grey-Bruce OPP CSCU, West Region OPP Emergency Response Team (ERT), and Huron County OPP detachment resulted in the seizure of illegal drugs and offence-related property. Criminal charges have been laid against two South Huron residents.

A drug trafficking investigation in South Huron was initiated by members of the Huron-Perth CSCU which led investigators to an address in South Huron.

On Thursday, November 28, 2024, a search warrant was executed on Main Street in the Town of Exeter which resulted in the seizure of several types of illegal drugs and related property. Two individuals have been arrested and charged.

The total value of drugs seized is estimated at $3,945. The total value of seized property including an imitation firearm pellet gun is $1,400.

Kyle RYCKMAN, 29 years of age from South Huron has been charged with:

  • Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine,
  • Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking – Opioid (Fentanyl),
  • Fail to Comply with Probation.

The accused was processed and later released from custody with a court date scheduled at the Goderich Ontario Court of Justice on January 13, 2025.

Robert YOUNG, 58 years of age from South Huron has been charged with:

  • Possession of Cocaine,
  • Possession of Opioid (Clonazepam).

The accused was processed and later released from custody with a court date scheduled at the Goderich Ontario Court of Justice on January 13, 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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Chad WILCOX – Drunk Driving

(SOUTH HURON, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a South Huron resident with an Impaired driving offence following a traffic stop in a “Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere” (R.I.D.E.) check on November 24, 2024, in the Municipality of South Huron. 

Just after 11:00 p.m. on Sunday, November 24, 2024, Huron County OPP stopped a vehicle on Huron Street at Morrison Line in South Huron.

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 the legal limit.

Chad WILCOX, 30 years of age from South Huron has been charged with:

–      Operation while Impaired – Over 80.

The involved vehicle was towed and impounded for seven days, and the accused’ driver’s license was suspended for a period of 90 days.

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

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Charles BREMNER – Drunk Driving

(SOUTH HURON, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Huron East resident with several criminal offences following a traffic complaint on November 24, 2024, in the Municipality of South Huron. 

Just after 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, November 24, 2024, Huron County OPP officers received a complaint about a vehicle being driven in a concerning manner on Hern Line in South Huron. Officers located the vehicle shortly after and conducted a traffic stop. Police spoke to the driver and determined that the driver’s ability to operate the motor vehicle was impaired.

The driver was 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 the legal limit.

Charles BREMNER, 39 years of age from Huron East has been charged with:

–      Operation while Impaired – alcohol and drugs,

–      Operation while Impaired – Over 80.

–      Dangerous Operation.

The accused was additionally charged under the Cannabis Control Act and Liquor Licence Control Act.

The involved vehicle was towed and impounded for seven days, and the accused’ driver’s license was suspended for a period of 90 days.

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

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Nickolas ELLIOTT – Impaired Driving

(SOUTH HURON, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Huron East resident with criminal offences following a traffic complaint in the Municipality of South Huron on September 27, 2024. 

In the early morning hours of September 27, 2024, Huron County OPP were contacted about a suspicious vehicle and occupants. Police located the vehicle in a parking lot and made contact with the vehicle occupants. The officer arrested the driver for impaired operation.

Nickolas ELLIOTT, 33 years-of-age from Huron East has been charged with:

–      Operation while Impaired – Alcohol and Drugs,

–      Possession of a Schedule I Substance.

The involved vehicle was towed and impounded for seven days. The accused’ driver’s licence was suspended for 90 days.

The accused was later released from custody with a court appearance scheduled for October 28 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich. 

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Oleg KACHMAR Was Arrested

(SOUTH HURON, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Windsor resident with several criminal offences following a traffic stop in the Municipality of South Huron on August 11, 2024. 

Just before 8:00 p.m., Sunday, August 11, Huron County OPP were patrolling on Bluewater Highway in South Huron when they observed a motor vehicle being driven erratically on Bluewater Highway. Police conducted a traffic stop and spoke to the driver. The officer discovered the driver had consumed alcohol prior to driving and subsequently arrested them for impaired operation. The accused was transported to the Lambton OPP detachment in Grand Bend at which time the accused assaulted a police officer during processing. The accused further refused to provide the required breath samples and was additionally charged for refusal.

Oleg KACHMAR, 37 years-of-age from Windsor has been charged with:

–      Operation while Impaired – Alcohol and Drugs,

–      Assault Peace Officer,

–      Failure or Refusal to Comply with Demand.

The accused was additionally charged with an offence found in the Liquor Licence Control Act (LLCA). 

The involved vehicle was towed and impounded for seven days. The accused’ driver’s licence was suspended for 90 days.

The accused was later released from custody with a court appearance scheduled for September 16 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich. 

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Meth Bust – Taylor GREEN Arrested

(SOUTH HURON, ON) – A traffic stop conducted on August 21, 2024, in South Huron resulted in the seizure of illegal drugs, cash, and offence-related property.

On Wednesday, August 21, 2024, just after 9:30 p.m., Huron OPP officers were patrolling on London Road in the Municipality of South Huron when they observed a vehicle fail to stop for a posted stop sign on Crediton Road. A traffic stop was conducted, and a subsequent search of the vehicle revealed a quantity of suspected methamphetamine, cocaine, oxycodone, and crack cocaine. Other seized items included a digital scale, packaging material and a cellular phone. A quantity of cash was also seized.

Taylor GREEN, 23 years of age from London has been charged with:

  • Possession of Methamphetamine,
  • Possession of Cocaine for the purpose of trafficking – (two counts),
  • Possession of schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – Other Drugs.

The accused was processed, then later released from custody with a court appearance scheduled in the Goderich Ontario Court of Justice on September 30, 2024.

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.