Wingham Free PressPolice received a call for a motor vehicle collision in the area of Bayview Drive at Mapleview Drive. When police arrived they learned that a driver noticed the gas sale at a new gas station at the intersection. The driver attempted to make a U-turn and was struck by another car. The frugal driver attempted […]
After a five month investigation into human trafficking, the Barrie Police Service has arrested and charged a 27 year old Richmond Hill male with the following offences: Trafficking in Persons (2 counts), Live off the Avails of Prostitution 1 count) and Exercise Control for the Purpose of Prostitution (1 count). The accused is currently in […]
At approximately 10:24pm, on Friday night a 55 year old Barrie resident was driving his SUV in the area of Burton St. and Essa Rd. The driver decided to attend the Mac’s variety store at the intersection to purchase gasoline and entered the lot. The driver discovered that the pumps were closed and continued through […]
The Chatham-Kent police have arrested a woman on an outstanding warrant. On August 9, 2013, the woman was charged with breach of probation and a warrant was issued for her arrest. On August 17, 2013, she was arrested and released with conditions pending a future court date. On September 10, 2013, the woman failed to […]
Yesterday afternoon around 3:30 p.m. an officer while on general patrol observed a vehicle traveling westbound on Base Line at a high rate of speed. The officer initiated a traffic stop and learned that the female driver had a current conviction for driving while under suspension and was also suspended for unpaid fines. The 53-year-old […]
Just before 10:30 p.m. last night, police received information that a man was lying on the train tracks on John Park Line. Officers found the man to be intoxicated and unable to care for himself. The 38-year-old Wallaceburg man was arrested for his own safety. He was transported to police headquarters and held in custody […]
Sometime within the last couple weeks, unknown suspect(s) entered a residence on St Clair Street. Once inside the suspect(s) stole a wedding engagement set, white gold diamond ring and white gold necklace with a heart pendant. Total value of the theft was $2000. Anyone with information is asked to contact Constable David Bakker at 519-436-6600 […]
During the evening hours of October 1st, 2nd, and 3rd members of the Guelph Police Traffic Services Unit conducted a bicycle light education initiative on the Gordon Street corridor between Wellington Street and College Avenue. During this initiative, officers issued fourteen Provincial Offence tickets for the Highway Traffic Act offence of improper bicycle lighting. The […]
On October 3, 2013 at 8:42 a.m., the Guelph Police attended to Victoria Road at Eramosa Road for the report of a pedestrian struck by a motor vehicle. Investigation alleges that the pedestrian crossed the road against the light and was struck by the vehicle. The pedestrian received minor injuries and was also charged under […]
On October 3, 2013 at 8:47 a.m., the Guelph Police attended to Willow Road and Imperial Road for the report of a cyclist being struck by a motor vehicle. Investigation alleges that a van was turning when it struck the cyclist who was crossing the road. The cyclist received minor injuries and the driver of […]