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St. Patricks Day alcohol/driving arrests

On March 17, 2014, members of the Guelph Police Traffic division were assigned to pro-active policing details to monitor St Patrick day festivities in the south end and downtown areas. This included a R.I.D.E which checked approximately 400 cars. This pro-active policing continued into the morning of March 18. – On March 17, 2014 at […]

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Pedestrian struck

On March 17, 2014 at 5:38 p.m., the Guelph Police responded to a pedestrian struck by a vehicle call at Speedvale Avenue and Delhi Street. It is alleged that a vehicle was turning and struck a male pedestrian as he crossed the road. The pedestrian was taken to hospital to be treated for his injuries. […]

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Break and Enter

On March 18, 2014 at 2:22 a.m., the Guelph Police went to a business on Wyndham Street to investigate a break and enter. Police received the call that a male had been observed smashing the front window and entering. The male was gone prior to police arrival and no theft is reported. Anyone with information […]

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Police Looking for the Public’s Assistance

The Chatham-Kent police are looking for the public’s assistance following an incident in Chatham last night. Around 8:40 p.m. police responded to the area of McNaughton Avenue West between Sandy Street and St. Clair Street following a report of a white van stopping. The male driver approached a female walking in the area and ushered […]

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Fire in Wallaceburg

Yesterday morning around 10:00 a.m. emergency crews responded to Hillerich and Bradsby (H&B) on Arnold Street in Wallaceburg in regards to the building being fully engulfed in flames. Damage has been estimated at $70,000. No one was injured. Investigators believe the fire may be suspicious. Anyone with information is asked to contact Constable Lori Timpson […]

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Distracted Driving Fine Increases Today

Last month, Ontario’s Chief Justice announced that the fine for distracted driving would increase. As of today, the fine for using a hand-held device while behind the wheel increases from $155 to $280. The Chatham-Kent Police Service would like to encourage all drivers to please keep their hands on the wheel and eyes on the […]

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Woman Charged with Theft

The Chatham-Kent police have arrested a woman following a shoplifting incident in Chatham yesterday. Around 6:30 p.m. police responded to the Real Canadian Superstore on St. Clair Street in regards to a theft complaint. An employee observed the woman take DVD’s and video games off the shelf and place them in her purse. The woman […]

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Man Charged with Driving While Under Suspension

The Chatham-Kent police have charged a man for driving while under suspension. Around 4:30 a.m. this morning, an officer while on general patrol observed a man driving a vehicle on Communications Road just south of Blenheim. The officer recognized the man as being a suspended driver. The officer initiated a traffic stop and the 21-year-old […]

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Assault with Weapon/Warrant Issued

Occurrence #: BA14012073Date: Tuesday, March 18, 2014 – 9:00amMonday March 17th 2014 at approximately 2:00 pm the victim a 20 year old male with associations to the Barrie area was at 24 Ross St in the City of Barrie. The victim exited the residence at the rear of the address to walk his dog. As […]

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RIDE

Occurrence #: BA14012108Date: Monday, March 17, 2014 – 6:00pmOfficers from the Barrie Police Traffic Unit conducted RIDE at numerous locations throughout the City and stopped well over 450 vehicles. Though a high number of vehicles were stopped, not a single roadside test was administered, and no parties were arrested for Impaired Driving. Officers noted that […]