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Area OPP Lucan Biddulph OPP Stratford

35 Year Old Suspended Driver From Stratford Arrested

(LUCAN BIDDULPH, ON) – Driver facing Impaired charge after traffic stop.

On October 13, 2025, at 4:43 p.m., a member of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) while on general patrol on Elginfield Road in the Township of Lucan Biddulph, observed vehicle travelling in excess of the posted speed limit.  

A traffic stop was initiated at which time the driver was placed under arrest and transported to the Middlesex OPP Detachment.

As a result, Daniel TRACY, a 35-year-old of Stratford, has been charged under the Criminal Code and Highway Traffic Act with:

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

·      Speeding 1 – 49 Km/h over posted limit

·      Driving while under suspension

The accused has been released from police custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice to speak to the charges on November 20, 2025.

The Middlesex OPP wants to remind the public that if you see anything suspicious or suspect an impaired driver you should contact the Ontario Provincial Police or your nearest police authority immediately.

The OPP can be reached anywhere in the Province of Ontario at 1-888-310-1122. 

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

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Huron OPP Police Press Releases South Huron Stratford

26 Year Old From Stratford Arrested – Details Released

(SOUTH HURON, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Strathroy resident with criminal driving offences following a traffic complaint in the Municipality of South Huron, on August 28th, 2025. 

Just before 1:00 p.m., on Thursday, August 28, 2025, Huron County OPP officers stopped a motorist on Mount Carmel Drive in South Huron after police received information that the driver may be driving while impaired. Police spoke to the driver and discovered that they 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.

Mariah STANILAND MILLER, 26 years of age from Strathroy has been charged with:

–      Impaired Operation – alcohol and drug,

–      Operation while Impaired – Over 80.

The vehicle involved was towed and impounded for 7 days and the accused’ driver’s licence 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 September 29, 2025.

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Police Press Releases Stratford

Pervert Alert: 13 Year Old Approached In Stratford

The Stratford Police Service is looking for assistance from the public to identify a suspicious person from an incident that occurred on the morning of either September 2nd or September 3rd, 2025, between 8:15 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.

On September 8, 2025, the Stratford Police Service was notified of a suspicious male who stopped at the school bus stop near the intersection of Orr Street and McCarthy Road, in the City of Stratford, and offered a 13-year-old female student a ride.

The offer for a ride was declined and there was no further interaction with the unknown male.

The male was described as East Indian descent, middle aged, and operating a dark-coloured vehicle. The male was believed to be alone in the vehicle at the time of the incident.

Anyone who has information regarding this male is requested to contact the Stratford Police at 519-271-4141.

Parents are encouraged to speak with their children about the danger of accepting rides, and any other items, from strangers. Anyone who has experienced a similar incident is also encouraged to contact the Stratford Police.

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Bayfield Bluewater OPP Stratford

$1.2 Million Bayfield Fire – Sonya LARSON Arrested

(BLUEWATER, ON) – One person has been arrested and charged in connection with an arson. 

The Huron County detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to an address for a report of a fire on Tuesday, October 17, 2023, at approximately 9:50 p.m. Upon arrival, emergency services located a structure fire located on the West side of Bluewater Highway, just north of the Bayfield bridge.

The Bluewater Fire Department attended the scene and extinguished the blaze. The Office of the Fire Marshall was notified and investigated the cause of the fire, which was deemed to be arson. The total value of damage is estimated at approximately $1,200,000. No injuries were reported.

On Wednesday, September 10, 2025, members of the Huron County OPP Crime Unit took an individual into custody without incident.

Charged with the following offences is Sonya LARSON, 63 years-of-age, of Stratford:

  • Break, Enter a Place – Commit Indictable Offence (three counts),
  • Arson – Damage to Property (three counts),
  • Possession of Incendiary Material (three counts).

The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice located in Goderich on October 20, 2025. 

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Stratford

Stratford Pervert Alert: Robert Duncan WOOD – Luring Children

(STRATFORD, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Stratford resident following an online child luring investigation. 

On December 4, 2024, following a prolonged online investigation by members of the OPP Child Sexual Exploitation Unit (CSEU), with the assistance of OPP Digital Forensics and Perth County OPP, a search warrant was executed in Stratford, which led to an arrest.

As a result of the investigation, Robert Duncan WOOD, 53 years old of Stratford, was charged with the following Criminal Code offences:

  • Luring a child to facilitate invitation to sexual touching, contrary to section 172.1(1)(b)
  • Luring a child to facilitate sexual interference, contrary to section 172.1(1)(b) 
  • Luring a child to facilitate sexual assault, contrary to section 172.1(1)(b) 
  • Luring a child to facilitate child pornography, contrary to section 172.1(1)(a) 

The accused was released from custody following a bail hearing and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Stratford on January 13, 2024.

“Protecting children from sexual exploitation is paramount. It’s critical that members of law enforcement and the communities they serve work together to educate our children about safe internet practices, while actively working to identify individuals who seek to cause harm. Through collective efforts, we can foster an online environment where children are safe to explore, learn, and grow.” – Detective Staff Sergeant Chris Barkey, OPP CSEU. 

Children are among the most cherished and vulnerable members of our society. Many child sexual abuse victims are so young that they cannot tell their story. Each time an image or video of their abuse is shared, it causes further harm and re-victimization to the child. 

The OPP will continue to aggressively identify and pursue individuals who use technology to exploit children. Parents are reminded to take a proactive approach to help protect their children from online sexual exploitation by speaking with their children regarding internet safety. Parents can find resources to assist them at cybertip.ca or protectchildren.ca. 

If you have information regarding online child exploitation and wish to provide information anonymously, you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or ontariocrimestoppers.ca. Information can also be reported through cybertip.ca.