Wingham Free PressOccurrence #: BA13061530Date: Wednesday, December 25, 2013 – 1:22amBA13061530 Barrie Police responded to a call on Grace Crescent for a suspicious vehicle. The caller told police that a car seemed to be running in an unusual location. Investigating officers questioned the lone male who was seated in the drivers seat with the engine running. The […]
Date: Tuesday, December 24, 2013 – 6:00amThe Barrie Police Service responded to 21 calls for motor vehicle collisions throughout Christmas Eve day. As the weather was not a factor, it is a reminder that all motorists need to slow down and pay more attention to others using the roadways. Luckily none of these collisions were […]
On Dec 23rd 2013, a female victim met up with a male acquaintance in the area of Edgehill Drive. It is alleged that the female was attempting to change a $50 for the male when he grabbed all the cash out of her hand relieving her of approximately $500. The male was observed fleeing the […]
At approximately 2:24 pm yesterday a Chatham Kent Police officer conducted a traffic stop on Woods Street in Chatham. During the course of speaking with the occupants it was discovered that they were in possession of suspected methamphetamine as well as a small amount of marihuana. As a result of the investigation four (4) Chatham […]
At approximately 2:44 am this morning the Chatham Kent Police conducted a traffic stop on Grand Avenue in Chatham. Upon speaking with the driver of the vehicle signs of impairment were noted by the officer. The driver was arrested and transported to the Chatham Kent Police Service for breath tests. He blew nearly three (3) […]
At approximately 3:31 am this morning the Chatham Kent Police responded to a glass break alarm at Mark’s Work Warehouse on McNaughton Avenue, Wallaceburg. Upon arrival two male parties were observed running from the scene. Police gave chase on foot and arrested them a short distance away. As a result of the investigation a Wallaceburg […]
Officers of the Community Patrol Section and Traffic Management Unit continued to step up efforts to make our roads safer, with Ride programs being conducted in the Chatham area last night. A total of 550 vehicles were checked, with three (3) road side tests being administered. Officers also charged one (1) driver with driving while […]
Sometime between midnight and 8:00 am yesterday, unknown suspect(s) entered a residence on Sherman Street in Blenheim through an unlocked window and stole an Xbox gaming system and a Samsung cellphone. The total value of these items is $400. The Chatham-Kent police are seeking information about this break and enter. Anyone with information is asked […]
Minutes can seem like an eternity to those waiting for help. Every day police, fire and ambulance respond to urgent calls. Time lost getting there could mean the difference between life and death. A major concern for all emergency responders is motorists who don’t make way for emergency vehicles. When you see an emergency vehicle, […]
On Tuesday December 24th, 2013, a 23 year old Cambridge man was operating a four door Hyundai vehicle at a high rate of speed Northbound on Coronation Blvd. As the vehicle entered onto King Street the driver lost control of the car between Montrose Street and Chestnut Street. The vehicle mounted the curb and flipped […]