Huron East Resident Arrested

(HURON EAST, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Huron East resident with Impaired driving offences following a traffic stop in a “Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere” (R.I.D.E.) check on June 21, 2025, in the Municipality of Huron East. 

Just after 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 21, 2025, Huron County OPP officers observed a vehicle attempt to avoid a RIDE check at the intersection of Morrison Line and Rogerville Road in Huron East. Officers pulled the vehicle over a short distance away on Hensall Road.

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.

Jason VANBELLE, 49 years of age from Huron East has been charged with:

–      Operation while Impaired – Alcohol and Drugs,

–      Operation while Impaired – Over 80,

–      Operation while Prohibited.

The accused was additionally charged with offences found in the Highway Traffic Act and Compulsory Automobile Insurance Act.

The involved vehicle was towed and impounded for 45 days, and the accused’ driver’s license 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 July 14, 2025. 

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