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Central Huron Huron East OPP Police Press Releases

More Domestic Violence

(HURON EAST, ON) – On February 20th, 2024, 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 several criminal acts against their partner in 2020.

A 21-year-old individual from Waterloo has been charged under the Criminal Code with the following offences:

–      Assault – Spousal,

–      Assault Causing Bodily Harm – (two counts),

–      Uttering Threats to Cause Bodily Harm or Death – Spousal.

The accused was arrested, processed, and later released from custody with a court date scheduled for the Goderich Ontario Court of Justice.

(CENTRAL HURON, ON) – On February 21st, 2024, members of the Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) investigated a matter involving intimate partners in the Municipality of Central Huron.

As a result of the investigation, OPP learned that the involved suspect had allegedly committed a criminal act against their partner in 2022.

A 46-year-old individual from Central Huron has been charged under the Criminal Code with the following offence:

–      Assault with a Weapon – Spousal.

The accused was processed and later released from custody with a court date scheduled for the Goderich Ontario Court of Justice.

(CENTRAL HURON, ON) – On February 22nd, 2024, members of the Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) investigated a matter involving intimate partners in the Municipality of Central Huron.

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

A 53-year-old individual from Central Huron has been charged under the Criminal Code with the following offences:

–      Assault – Spousal – (four counts),

–      Assault Causing Bodily Harm.

The accused was arrested, processed, and later released from custody with a court date scheduled for the Goderich Ontario Court of Justice.

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.victimserviceshuron.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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Havelock-Belmont-Methuen OPP Police Press Releases

Frederick FOX Arrested For Assault & Brandishing Weapon

(HAVELOCK-BELMONT-METHUEN TOWNSHIP, ON)- An individual has been charged after a dispute between two parties led to a hatchet being brandished and property being damaged.

On March 1, 2024, at approximately 12:30pm, members of the Peterborough County detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received to a call regarding an individual that had been screaming at people and then became involved in an altercation in which the accused spat on the victim. The accused then retrieved a hatched and began waving it around. The hatchet was thrown away at which point it caused damage to a residence.

Police attended and as a result, one person was arrested.

Frederick FOX (age 31) of Peterborough, ON., was arrested and charged with:

  • Assault
  • Assault with a weapon
  • Mischief under $5,000 – two counts
  • Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose
  • Causing a Disturbance
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OPP Police Press Releases West Nipissing

Melisa SIMON-CARROLL – Assault With Weapon

(WEST NIPISSING, ON) – Police charged one person after a report of a disturbance at a local arena.

On March 2, 2024, shortly before 1:30 p.m., Nipissing West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a disturbance at a local arena on O’Hara Street, West Nipissing.

It was reported that after an earlier hockey game on that same day, a parent from an opposing team had assaulted another parent with a solid object in their hand. Minor injuries were reported by the victim.

As a result of the investigation, Melisa SIMON-CARROLL, 40-years-old, from Markstay-Warren, was arrested and charged with:

  • Assault with a weapon
  • Assault causing bodily harm
  • Mischief – destroys or damages property

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in North Bay on April 4, 2024.

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Goderich OPP Police Press Releases

Ashley HUDSON Arrested Again & Added To Hall Of Shame

(GODERICH, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Goderich area resident with two criminal charges following an investigation on February 22nd, 2024. 

Just before 10:00 a.m. on February 22nd, 2024, Huron County OPP officers were dispatched to an address on Huron Road in the Town of Goderich for a report of an assault involving two parties. Officers arrived shortly after and located the individuals involved in the incident. Investigators discovered that one person had assaulted the other with a metallic object causing minor injury to the victim. The suspect was arrested and transported to the Huron OPP detachment for processing.

Ashley HUDSON, 33 years of age from no fixed address in the Goderich area has been charged with:

–      Assault with a Weapon,

–      Fail to Comply with Probation Order.

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

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Essex OPP Police Press Releases

Dewan MULDER – Assault

(ESSEX, ON) – One individual was charged following an investigation into an assault in Harrow.

On Saturday, March 2, 2024, at approximately 7:12 a.m. the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Essex Detachment investigated an assault at an address on Queen Street in the community of Harrow, Town of Essex.

It was determined that two individuals engaged in a confrontation on the premises, one male sustained an injury and was transported to a local hospital to be treated.

There was a heavy police presence in Harrow to locate the accused. At approximately 10:00 a.m., one individual was taken into custody without incident.

As a result, Dewan MULDER, 41-years-of age of Essex has been charged with:

  • Assault with A Weapon S.267 (a) CC
  • Assault S.266 CC

The accused was held pending a bail hearing at the Ontario Court of Justice located in Windsor.

If you have any information about this incident you can contact the Essex County OPP or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477; submit a secure Web-Tip at www.catchcrooks.com ; You will not be asked to identify yourself; you don’t have to appear in court, and you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,000. 

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Elliot Lake OPP Police Press Releases

Michelle DAVIS – Theft & Assault

(ELLIOT LAKE, ON) – On March 1, 2024, at approximately 6:30 p.m. the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were called to a grocery store on Hillside Drive South in Elliot Lake.

The complainant reported that a female had items in her possession and departed the store without paying for them. A store employee confronted the female regarding the theft and was subsequently assaulted. Police attended and arrested the female.    

Michelle DAVIS, 49-years-old, of Elliot Lake, was charged with:

  • Theft under $5000 – shoplifting
  • Assault

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Elliot Lake on April 11, 2024. 

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OPP Police Press Releases Wellington

Surge In Domestic Abuse & Sexual Assaults

(COUNTY OF WELLINGTON, ON) On January 1, 2024, Wellington County OPP entered into an Intimate Partner Violence (I.P.V.) investigation in the Township of Centre Wellington. As a result of the investigation, a 38-year-old male from Centre Wellington, has been charged with Spousal Assault contrary to the Criminal Code. The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario court of justice – Guelph, at a later date.

On January 2, 2024, Wellington County OPP entered into an I.P.V. investigation in the Town of Minto. As a result of the investigation, a 39-year-old male from South Bruce, has been charged with Spousal Assault with a Weapon, contrary to the Criminal Code. The accused was held for bail.

On January 4, 2024, Wellington County OPP entered into an I.P.V. investigation in the Township of Guelph/Eramosa. As a result of the investigation, a 27-year-old male from Dorchester, was charged with Failure to Comply with Release Order contrary to the criminal code. The accused was held for bail.

On January 12, 2024, Wellington County OPP entered into an I.P.V. investigation in the Township of Centre Wellington. As a result of the investigation, a 32-year-old male from Brampton, has been charged with Spousal Assault and Forcible Confinement, contrary to the Criminal Code. The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario court of justice – Guelph, at a later date.

On January 13, 2024, Wellington County OPP entered into an I.P.V. investigation in the Township of Wellington North. As a result of the investigation, a 26-year-old male from Brampton, has been charged with 3 counts of Assault Caused Bodily Harm, Uttering Threats to Cause Death or Bodily Harm and Uttering Threats to Damage or Injure an Animal, contrary to the Criminal Code. The accused was held for bail.

On January 17, 2024, Wellington County OPP entered into an I.P.V. investigation in the Township of Wellington North. As a result of the investigation, a 33-year-old male from Wellington North, has been charged with Spousal Assault with a Weapon, Spousal Assault, Disobey Court Order, and Uttering Threats to Cause Death or Bodily Harm, contrary to the Criminal Code. The accused was held for bail.

On January 18, 2024, Wellington County OPP entered into an IPV investigation in the town of Erin. As a result of the investigation, a 34-year-old male from Mississauga has been charged with Assault Caused Bodily Harm, 3 counts of Spousal Assault, Overcome Resistance by Attempting to Choke or Suffocate or Strangle Another Person, and Uttering Threats to Cause Death or Bodily Harm – Spousal, contrary to the Criminal Code. The accused was held for bail.

On January 20, 2024, Wellington County OPP entered into an I.P.V. investigation in the Town of Minto. As a result of the investigation, a 43-year-old male from Minto, has been charged with Spousal Assault contrary to the Criminal Code. The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario court of justice – Guelph, at a later date.

On January 20, 2024, Wellington County OPP entered into an I.P.V. investigation in the Township of Guelph/Eramosa. As a result of the investigation, a 60-year-old male from Guelph/Eramosa has been charged with Spousal Assault Causing Bodily Harm contrary to the Criminal Code. The accused was held for bail.

On January 25, 2024, Wellington County OPP entered in to an I.P.V. investigation in the Township of Mapleton. As a result of the investigation, a 36-year-old female from Mapleton has been charged with Spousal Assault contrary to the Criminal Code. The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of justice – Guelph, at a later date.

On January 26, 2024, Wellington County OPP entered in to an I.P.V. investigation in the Township of Wellington North. As a result of the investigation, a 32-year-old male from Wellington North has been charged with Failing to Comply with Undertaking contrary to the Criminal Code. The accused was held for bail.

On January 26, 2024, Wellington County OPP entered into an I.P.V. investigation in the Township of Centre Wellington. As a result of the investigation, a 54-year-old male from Caledon East has been charged with three counts of Failing to Comply with Undertaking contrary to the Criminal Code. The accused was held for bail.

Victims of intimate partner violence and sexual assault are not alone. If you, or someone you know, needs support, there are local resources listed below that are available to help:

·      Victim Services Wellington: 519-824-1212

·      Sexual Assault / Domestic Violence Care and Treatment Centre: 519-837-6440

·      Guelph-Wellington Women in Crisis: 519-836-1110 or 1-800-265-7233

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North Huron OPP Police Press Releases

OPP Report Sexual Assaults In Corporation Of North Huron

(NORTH HURON, ON) – On February 15th, 2024, 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 committed criminal acts against their partner dating back as far as 2013 – present.

A 34-year-old individual from North Huron has been charged under the Criminal Code with the following offences:

–      Assault – Spousal,

–      Assault – (two counts),

–      Forcible Confinement,

–      Theft Under $5,000,

–      Uttering Threats to Cause Bodily Harm or Death,

–      Mischief – Domestic,

–      Sexual Assault,

–      Careless Storage of Firearm, Weapon, Ammunition or Prohibited Device – (three counts),

–      Breach of Firearms Regulation – Store Firearm or Restricted Weapon – (three counts).

The accused was processed, held for a bail hearing, and later remanded into custody with a court date scheduled for the Goderich Ontario Court of Justice.

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.victimserviceshuron.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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OPP Police Press Releases Tyendiaga Mohawk Territory

Ashley CUMMINGS Arrested – Kidnapping, Assault, Threats, Etc. Etc.

(TYENDIAGA MOHAWK TERRITORY, ON) – The final individual, wanted in connection with a home invasion, kidnapping and assault in Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory has been arrested.

The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Repeat Offender Parole Enforcement (ROPE) Squad located and arrested Ashley CUMMINGS, age 36, on February 28, 2024 in Deseronto. She is charged with:

  • Assault with a weapon – two counts
  • Kidnapping
  • Conspiracy to commit and indictable offence-kidnapping
  • Forcible confinement
  • Uttering threats to cause death or bodily harm
  • Robbery with violence
  • Theft under $5000
  • Break and enter with intent to commit and indictable offence
  • Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose
  • Disguise with intent

CUMMINGS will remain in custody, with a bail hearing scheduled for February 29, 2024 before the Ontario Court of Justice in Belleville.

Five other individuals are already before the courts on similar charges.

The incident happened January 28, 2024, around 4:30 a.m., at a residence on Atsia Court on Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory. It was reported that several individuals had entered the home, assaulted a male and took him away in a vehicle. He was assaulted again and was then dropped off in another part of the community. The victim did not suffer any life-threatening injuries.

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OPP Police Press Releases Wawa

Preston PLANTE – Harassment

(WAWA, ON) – A local resident is facing multiple charges following a criminal investigation. On February 12, 2024, shortly before 4:00 p.m., the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of harassment on Wood Avenue in Wawa.

Investigation revealed that, despite being warned by police not to, the accused continued to communicate with the victim of a previous incident. While being placed under arrest, the accused physically assaulted the two arresting officers. As a result, Preston PLANTE, 27 years-of-age, of Wawa has been charged with:

  • Harassing Communications
  • Assault Peace Officer – two counts 

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on March 4, 2024 in Wawa.

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OPP Police Press Releases Wawa

Brian ARMSTRONG & Mathieu COTE Arrested For Assault


(WAWA, ON) – A physical altercation has resulted in two individuals facing criminal charges. On February 11, 2024, shortly after 8:00 p.m., the Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a disturbance on Boucher Avenue in Hawk Junction.

As a result of the investigation, Mathieu COTE, 20 years-of-age, of Hawk Junction was arrested and charged with one count of Assault Causing Bodily Harm.

Additionally, Brian ARMSTRONG, 48 years-of-age, of Wawa was arrested and charged with one count of Assault.

Both accused individuals were released from custody and are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on March 4, 2024 in Wawa.

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Minden Hills OPP Police Press Releases

Violent Robbery – Steven NORMAN & Michael GUNN Arrested

(TOWNSHIP OF MINDEN HILLS, ON) –The Haliburton Highlands Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged two individuals in relation to an assault and robbery that occurred earlier this month.

On February 9, 2024, shortly after 4:30 a.m., members of the Haliburton Highlands Detachment responded to an assault and robbery with a weapon on Parkside Street in Minden. The victim was transported to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

A thorough investigation was conducted by the Haliburton Highlands OPP Crime Unit. 

As a result of the investigation, Steven NORMAN, 44-year-old of Minden Hills, has been charged with:

·        Aggravated assault

·        Robbery using firearm

·        Possession of a weapon

·        Possession of a weapon while prohibited

Michael GUNN, 28-year-old of Minden Hills, has been charged with:

·        Aggravated assault

·        Robbery using firearm

·        Possession of a weapon

·        Fail to comply release order

·        Possession of a firearm while prohibited

Both were held for a bail hearing.

The investigation is ongoing.

Investigators are asking that anyone with any information and have not spoken to police to contact Haliburton Highlands OPP at 705-286-1431 or the OPP Provincial Communications Centre at 1-888-310-1122.

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Hamilton OPP Police Press Releases

Del AINSWORTH Arrested For Assault

(TOWNSHIP OF HAMILTON, ON) – The Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have made an arrest for an assault.

On February 23, 2024, at approximately 1:10 p.m., Northumberland OPP received a call regarding an individual who was in distress on Workman Road in the Township of Hamilton.

Officers attended the scene and the victim was treated for minor injuries by Emergency Medical Services (EMS). It was determined that two persons engaged in a confrontation while in a vehicle, leading to the physical assault of one of them. The accused had left the area prior to police arrival and as a result of the investigation, an individual was identified.

On February 25, 2024, Northumberland OPP made an arrest in relation to the incident.

Del AINSWORTH, 60-years-old, from Oshawa, has been charged with:

  • Assault
  • Uttering threats – cause death or bodily harm.

The accused is due to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice at a future date. 

The Ontario Provincial Police is committed to public safety, delivering proactive and innovative policing in partnership with our communities.

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Killaloe OPP Police Press Releases

Caitlin BREEN Arrested For Assault

(KILLALOE, ON) – One person has been charged with assault.

On February 21, 2024, just after 3:30 p.m., members of the Killaloe Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to an assault call for service on Opeongo Line, in the Township of Madawaska Valley.

As a result of police investigation, 35-year-old Caitlin BREEN of Madawaska Valley Township has been charged with the Criminal Code offence of assault.

The accused is scheduled to appear in court on April 3, 2024, at the Ontario Court of Justice, Pembroke.