Wingham Free Press
GODERICH — September 8, 2026 The wheels of justice will be turning in Goderich today, with criminal, family and civil matters scheduled before both the Ontario Court of Justice and the Superior Court of Justice. Proceedings are scheduled through the Goderich courthouse at 1 Court House Square, although many of today’s appearances will take place […]
ADVISORY: Please be advised of an increased police presence around Courthouse square in Goderich due to an ongoing investigation. The public is advised to avoid the area and use alternate routes. More updates to follow.
Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating after several five-dollar Canadian bills suspected to be counterfeit were passed at businesses in Goderich and Clinton over the past month. The bills were similar to legitimate ones, however, they did show excessive wear, and colour differences. Huron County residents are being encouraged to double check their […]
An investigation conducted by officers from the Huron-Perth Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Community Street Crimes Unit (CSCU) resulted in the seizure of illegal drugs and offence-related property. Two Huron County residents have been charged. An investigation initiated by members of the Huron-Perth CSCU led investigators to an individual residing in the Town of Goderich. OPP […]
(GODERICH, ON) — It isa full slate inside the Ontario Court of Justice in Goderich today, with a long list of accused appearing virtually as the system continues to process a steady flow of criminal matters across Huron County. The morning docket is dominated by bail hearings and trial scheduling, highlighting the ongoing pressure on […]
(Wingham, North Huron) — Current Huron OPP Detachment Commander Laura Lee Brown is facing significant blowback over the alleged attempted cover-up of the February 17, 2026 assaults involving North Huron Deputy Reeve Kevin Falconer. Victims report that their statements were destroyed (went missing) and that they were threatened by both OPP officers and town staff. […]
(GODERICH, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Bluewater resident with an impaired driving offence following a traffic stop on March 3rd, 2026, in the Town of Goderich. Just after 10:20 p.m. on Tuesday, March 03, 2026, Huron County OPP officers conducted a traffic stop for a vehicle on Bayfield Road in […]
(GODERICH, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged an individual with nine criminal offences following a theft from a vehicle in the Town of Goderich. On Thursday, February 05, 2026, Huron County OPP officers responded to a theft report in Goderich. Officers spoke to the victim, who indicated that their credit cards were […]
(GODERICH, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a North Huron resident with several criminal offences following a report of a dispute in the Town of Goderich. On Monday, January 26, 2026, Huron County OPP officers responded to a dispute on South Street in Goderich. Officers attended the location and spoke to an […]
(GODERICH, ON) – The Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Crime Unit investigated a report of a sexual assault in the Town of Goderich in November 2025. Over the course of the police investigation, the suspected was identified, arrested on February 05, 2026, and charged with the following offences: Donald CARRICK, 62 years-of-age from Goderich has […]