​Huron County OPP report assault, sexual assault; uttering threats; and shoplifting

ASSAULT CHARGES LAID AGAINST GODERICH RESIDENT

(GODERICH, ON) - Oct. 25, the Huron County OPP began an investigation involving a series of victims in the Huron County area. This investigation has led to police laying multiple criminal charges against the accused in this matter.

Police have charged 21-year-old Cole WHEELER of Goderich with the following offences:
 

• Sexual Assault (12 counts)
• Invitation to Sexual Touching (two counts)
• Sexual Interference (two counts)
• Assault
• Forcible Confinement
• Unlawfully in a Dwelling House
• Luring a Child Under Age 18

The accused is currently in custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice, Goderich, at a later date.

Investigators believe there may be additional victims and any person with information regarding this ongoing investigation, is asked to contact the Huron County 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.

Victims of sexual assault are not alone. If you need support, or know someone who does, there are local resources available to help, including Huron County Victim Services which can be contacted for support and resources at 1-866-863-4108 or visit www.victimserviceshuron.ca.

WINGHAM RESIDENT CHARGED AFTER INCIDENT AT MUNICIPAL OFFICE

(NORTH HURON, ON) – Nov. 21, at approximately 9:30 a.m., a Wingham resident attended the North Huron Township Municipal office and interacted with staff.

Just after 10 a.m., police were contacted to investigate threats that were made by the individual.

Investigators were able to identify and locate the suspect who was arrested just after 12:30 p.m.

Gregory LYNNE, 41, of North Huron has been charged with:
 

• Uttering Threats to Cause Bodily Harm or Death
• Criminal Harassment

The accused has been held in custody for a bail hearing appearance at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.

CHARGES LAID AFTER SHOPLIFTING INCIDENTS

(GODERICH/SOUTH HURON, ON) - Nov. 12, the Huron County OPP began an investigation into shoplifting at retail stores in both Goderich and Exeter. Three individuals were captured on video surveillance after departing the stores with stolen goods.

Nov. 20, police were contacted by retail staff at a business on Huron Road in Goderich after observing the same individuals enter the store again.

Officers in the vicinity were able to arrest two of the suspects shortly after the call to police, and after a search of the area, officers later arrested the third suspect.

Police have charged the three accused with the following offences:

Antoni DOLINSKI, 35, of Mississauga
 

• Theft Over $5,000
• Theft Under $5,000

Armando DOLINSKI, 43, of Brampton
 

• Theft Over $5,000
• Theft Under $5,000

Mateusz SOKOLOWSKI, 28, of Mississauga
 

• Theft Over $5,000
• Theft Under $5,000

All three accused were held in custody and later released. They are scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice, Goderich, at a later date.

*THESE CHARGES HAVE YET TO BE PROVEN IN COURT*

Any person with information regarding this incident or any other incident 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.