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HWY 23 NORTH OF MITCHELL REMAINS CLOSED

(MUNICIPALITY OF WEST PERTH, ON) The Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) wants to remind motorists that Hwy 23 between Line 39 and Line 42 (north of Mitchell) remains closed due to a barn fire. The Highway is not expected to re-open until late in the afternoon.

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Stephen Schneller – Theft Under $5,000

On December 15th, Wingham Police were called to a Josephine St business with regard to a shoplifting incident. An observant employee noticed that a male had left the store with a pair of running shoes. She called police and they were able to locate and arrest the man. 21 year old Stephen Schneller of Ashfield […]

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OPP INVESTIGATES COLLISION

(CITY OF KAWARTHA LAKES, ON.) -The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) continues to investigate a two vehicle collision that occurred on Highway 7 near Slanted Road. On December 13, 2013 at approximately 9:20 p.m. officers from the City of Kawartha Lakes detachment of the OPP responded to a two vehicle collision on Highway 7 within the […]

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Faris ZAHID – 175 in a 100

(CHATHAM-KENT, ON) On Friday, December 13, 2013, a Chatham-Kent Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer was conducting RADAR enforcement on Highway 401 near Communication Road. At approximately 1:00 p.m., the officer observed an eastbound BMW vehicle that appeared to be exceeding the posted speed limit of 100 km/hr. The RADAR registered a speed of 175 km/hr. […]

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TRAFFIC STOP LEADS TO ARREST

(CHATHAM-KENT, ON) On Friday, December 13, 2013, just after 1:00 p.m., Chatham-Kent Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers stopped a Ford pickup truck on Highway 401 eastbound near Kennesserie Road. While officers were speaking with the driver, 35 year old Daniel CORMIER, from North Middlesex, ON, it was determined that he had been consuming alcoholic beverages. […]

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OPP THANK EVERYONE FOR SUPPORTING RECORD BREAKING FOOD DRIVE

(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Norfolk County Detachment Auxiliary Unit would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone that donated to this year’s food and toy drive. The Norfolk County OPP Auxiliary Unit and members of Scotiabank conducted various food drives at local area grocery stores. As a result of […]

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THUNDER BAY OPP INVESTIGATE FATAL COLLISION AND NUMEROUS OTHERS OVER THE WEEKEND

(THUNDER BAY, ON) On Sunday, December 15 2013 at approximately 3:10 pm, officers from the Thunder Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a single motor vehicle collision on Highway 11/17 near Finmark Road. The driver of a Ford truck was east bound on Highway 11/17 when the driver lost control of […]

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HOME OWNERS ASKED TO AVOID BLOWING SNOW ONTO ROADWAYS

(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Norfolk County Detachment is reminding all home owners to try and avoid blowing snow onto the roadway from their properties. The snow being blown onto the roadway can cause a dangerous driving situation for the motoring public by limiting visibility for drivers. These conditions can be […]

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OPP REMIND MOTORISTS TO SLOW DOWN AND STAY IN CONTROL

(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Norfolk County Detachment would like to remind motorists to drive according to weather and road conditions during this most recent winter weather. There is no secret to safe winter driving. If you see snow – go slow. Make sure you look far ahead when you drive […]

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BREAK AND ENTER TO ELLIS AVENUE RESIDENCE

(COUNTY OF BRANT, ON) – The County of Brant Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), officers were called to a break and enter to an Ellis Avenue residence. Sometime between 11:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. on Friday December 13th, 2013, suspects entered the residence and removed jewellery and two laptop computers. Anyone with information regarding the person(s) […]