Huron County OPP report arson; and assault

ARSON INVESTIGATION IN GODERICH RESULTS IN CHARGES

(GODERICH, ON) - Members of the Huron County OPP and Huron County OPP Major Crime Unit investigated a suspicious fire that took place in Goderich last month.

Wednesday, Feb. 19, at approximately 9:30 p.m., the Huron County OPP and the Goderich Fire Department responded to a suspicious recycling bin fire located outside a building on Hamilton Street in Goderich.

The investigation revealed an individual had started the fire, which caused damage to the building exterior and wiring. The dollar value of the damage to the building has yet to be established. No injuries were reported; however, the building has several apartments within.

Following the investigation, an individual was arrested, March 16.

Chleo HATFIELD, 19, of Goderich has been charged with the following offences:
 

• Arson - Disregard for Human Life
• Mischief Over $5,000
• Mischief Endangering Life

The accused was processed, held for a bail hearing, then later released from custody with a court appearance scheduled at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich, April 28.

HURON-KINLOSS YOUTH CHARGED WITH ASSAULT

(CLINTON, ON) - March 16, members of the Huron County OPP responded to a disturbance in the Town of Clinton.

As a result of the investigation, OPP learned that the involved youth had allegedly committed an assault on another youth.

A 17-year-old of Huron-Kinloss Township has been arrested and charged under the Criminal Code with the following offences:
 

• Assault
• Resist Peace Officer
• Obstruct Peace Officer

The youth's identity is protected under the Youth Criminal Justice Act.

The accused was processed and later released from custody with a court date scheduled at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich, April 10.

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 www.P3tips.com where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

*THESE CHARGES HAVE YET TO BE PROVEN IN COURT*