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45,000 Chicks Stolen – 41 Year Old From South Huron Arrested

(SOUTH HURON, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) investigated the reported theft of approximately 45,000 chicks from a farm in South Huron in April 2023 and have now laid charges in the matter.

On Thursday April 20, 2023, Huron OPP officers received a report that 30,000 15-day-old baby chicks were stolen sometime overnight on April 19/20, 2023. This total of stolen chickens was later revised to a total of 45,000 chickens.

The total loss was reportedly valued at over $139,000.

After a lengthy investigation, the Huron County OPP Crime Unit has charged the complainant in this matter with the following offences:

Henk VELDMAN, now 41 years-of-age from South Huron has been charged with:

–      Fraud Over $5,000,

–      Public Mischief.

The accused was arrested and charged on May 6th, 2025. They were processed and later released from custody with a court appearance scheduled at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich on May 26, 2025. 

Anyone with information regarding this incident are encouraged 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 where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000

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36 Year Old Repeat Offender Arrested Again

(SOUTH HURON, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a South Huron resident with several criminal driving offences following a traffic stop in the Municipality of South Huron, Crediton, on April 26th, 2025. 

Just after 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 26, 2025, Huron County OPP officers conducted a traffic stop on King Street South in South Huron. Police spoke to the driver and discovered that they were prohibited from driving a motor vehicle.

The driver was also arrested for impaired operation and transported to the South Bruce OPP detachment in Kincardine where they completed a series of tests with an OPP Drug Recognition Expert (DRE). As a result of the investigation, the accused has been charged as follows:

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

–      Impaired Operation – alcohol and drug,

–      Operation while Prohibited – (three counts),

–      Unauthorized Possession of a Weapon,

–      Possession of Methamphetamine,

–      Fail to Comply with Release Order – (two counts),

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

The accused was additionally charged with Driving While Under Suspension – Highway Traffic Act.

The vehicle involved was towed and impounded for 45 days.

The accused was processed, 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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29 Year Old Arrested In Exeter

(SOUTH HURON, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Parkhill resident with criminal driving offences following a traffic violation in the Municipality of South Huron, Exeter, on April 25th, 2025. 

Just after 10:30 p.m. on Sunday, April 25, 2025, Huron County OPP officers stopped a motorist for a traffic violation on Thames Road East in South Huron. 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.

Liam MALONEY, 29 years of age from Parkhill has been charged with:

–      Impaired Operation – alcohol and drug,

–      Operation while Impaired – Over 80.

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

The involved vehicle 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 June 02, 2025. 

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Assault & Forcible Confinement #WaitInTheTruck

(SOUTH HURON, ON) – On April 25th, 2025, members of the Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) investigated a matter involving intimate partners in the Municipality of South Huron.

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

A 54-year-old individual from South Huron has been arrested and charged under the Criminal Code with the following offences:

–      Assault – Spousal,

–      Forcible Confinement.

The accused was processed and later released from custody with a court date scheduled at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich on May 26th, 2025.

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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New “Sheriff” In Town – Laura Lee BROWN

(HURON COUNTY, ON) – The Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has added a new face to their detachment. Recently promoted Inspector Laura Lee BROWN has been appointed to the position of Detachment Commander at the Huron Detachment in Clinton.

Inspector Brown has worked in various roles in Perth County, Wellington County, and most recently at West Region Headquarters in London. She brings a wide range of experience with her and is looking forward to working with the members of the Huron Detachment to ensure operations continue to run smoothly.

“I am very grateful for the opportunity to serve the residents of Huron County as your detachment commander. It is my privilege to support the incredibly hardworking members of the Huron OPP Detachment and to foster the positive relationships we share with so many community partners. This collaborative approach to crime prevention and community safety is what strengthens communities, and I am thankful to be part of it.” Inspector Laura Lee Brown.

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Exeter Sexual Assault Update – One Arrested

(SOUTH HURON, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested one individual in connection with a sexual assault that occurred in the Municipality of South Huron.

On April 25, 2025, the OPP launched an investigation after receiving information of a sexual assault that occurred on the McNaughton-Morrison Trail near the town of Exeter between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.

The OPP have identified and arrested one male in connection with this investigation. The name of the individual will not be released at this time as the investigation is still on-going.

If you or anyone you know were in the area at the noted time and have information or video footage of the incident, please 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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ALERT: Sexual Assault In South Huron – Suspect At Large

(SOUTH HURON, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are seeking assistance from the public in relation to a sexual assault that occurred in the Municipality of South Huron.

On April 25, 2025, the OPP launched an investigation after receiving information of a sexual assault that occurred on the McNaughton-Morrison Trail near the town of Exeter between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.

This investigation remains ongoing. If you or anyone you know were in the area at the noted time and have information or video footage, please 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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37 Year Old Arrested Near Exeter – Details Released

(SOUTH HURON, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Lucan resident with several criminal driving offences following a traffic complaint near Exeter in the Municipality of South Huron on April 5th, 2025. 

Just after 2:20 p.m. on Saturday, April 05, 2025, Huron County OPP officers responded to a traffic complaint on London Road in South Huron. Officers located the suspect vehicle and conducted a traffic stop. 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.

Fijo FRANCIS, 37 years of age from Lucan has been charged with:

–      Impaired Operation – alcohol and drug,

–      Operation while Impaired – Over 80,

–      Dangerous Operation,

–      Operation while Prohibited.

The vehicle involved was towed and impounded for 45 days.

The accused was processed and later released from custody with a court appearance scheduled at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich on May 05, 2025. 

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David LENTING – Meth, Impaired Operation

(SOUTH HURON, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a South Huron resident with a criminal driving offence following a traffic stop in the Municipality of South Huron on March 20th, 2025. 

On Thursday, March 20th, 2025, Huron County OPP officers were patrolling in the Town of Exeter, South Huron. Officers conducted a traffic stop and spoke to the vehicle driver, who was subsequently arrested for impaired operation. The driver was transported to the Stratford Police Service to conduct testing before a Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) trained officer. As a result, the accused was charged as follows:

David LENTING, 29 years-of-age from South Huron has been charged with:

–      Operation while Impaired – Alcohol and Drugs,

–      Possession of Methamphetamine.

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 April 14, 2025, at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich. 

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51 Year Old From South Huron Arrested – Details Relasesd

(SOUTH HURON, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a South Huron resident with a criminal driving offence following a traffic stop in a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) check in the Municipality of South Huron on March 11th, 2025. 

On Tuesday, March 11th, 2025, Huron County OPP officers were conducting a RIDE check at the intersection of Huron Street East and Morrison Line in South Huron targeting impaired motorists. Officers checked a driver that entered the RIDE check and subsequently arrested the driver for impaired operation. The driver was transported to the Middlesex OPP detachment to conduct testing before an OPP Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) trained officer. As a result, the accused was charged as follows:

Steven CLARKE, 51 years-of-age from South Huron has been charged with:

–      Operation while Impaired – Alcohol and Drugs.

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 April 14, 2025, at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich. 

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