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. Six individuals have been charged.
An investigation initiated by members of the Huron-Perth CSCU led investigators to an address on Currie Line in the Municipality of North Huron. OPP officers from the Huron-Perth CSCU, Grey-Bruce CSCU, Huron OPP crime unit and officers from the Huron OPP detachment assisted with the investigation.
On Tuesday, March 31st, 2026, a traffic stop was conducted in Huron County, which resulted in the three vehicle occupants being arrested for drug-related offences. A related search warrant was executed that same day in North Huron, which resulted in the seizure of illegal drugs, weapons, and offence-related property.
Quantities of suspected Methamphetamine, Cocaine, Fentanyl, Oxycodone, and Hydromorphone, were seized. The total value of the illegal drugs seized is estimated at $9,064.
Seized offence-related property included weigh scales, packaging, prohibited knives, taser, and cellular phones totalling $3,875.
Scott Schiestel, 46 years-of-age from North Huron has been charged with:
- Possession of Schedule I Substance – Fentanyl,
- Possession of Schedule I Substance – Oxycodone,
- Possession of Schedule I Substance – Methamphetamine,
- Possession of Schedule I Substance – MDMA,
- Possession of Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – Fentanyl.
The accused was processed, held for a bail hearing, and later remanded into custody with a later court date at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.
Andrew Bartlett, 49 years-of-age from North Huron has been charged with:
- Possession of Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine,
- Possession of Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – Fentanyl.
The accused was processed, held for a bail hearing, and later remanded into custody with a later court date at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.
Callum Salsbury, 38 years-of-age from No Fixed Address has been charged with:
- Possession of Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – Fentanyl,
- Possession of Schedule I Substance – Cocaine,
- Possession of Prohibited Device.
The accused was processed, held for a bail hearing, and later remanded into custody with a later court date at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.
Michael Southgate-Nicholls, 39 years-of-age from No Fixed Address has been charged with:
- Possession of Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – Methamphetamine,
- Possession of Schedule I Substance – Cocaine,
- Possession of Prohibited Device – (two counts),
- Possession of Weapon Contrary to Prohibition Order – (two counts).
The accused was processed, held for a bail hearing, and later remanded into custody with a later court date at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.
Shannen Bryant, 38 years-of-age from North Huron has been charged with:
- Possession of Schedule I Substance – Fentanyl,
- Possession of Schedule I Substance – Oxycodone,
- Possession of Schedule I Substance – Methamphetamine,
- Possession of Schedule I Substance – Hydromorphone,
- Breach of Probation.
The accused was processed and later released from custody with a court appearance scheduled at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich on June 1st, 2026.
Terese Bressette, 49 years-of-age from North Huron has been charged with:
- Fail to Comply with Undertaking.
The accused was processed and later released from custody with a court appearance scheduled at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich on June 1st, 2026.
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.