(WALKERTON, ON) On April 4, 2013 at 11:15 pm, members of the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting R.I.D.E. at the intersection of McGivern Street and Yonge Street South in Walkerton when they noticed a White Ford Ranger approaching. The Ranger failed to stop for the R.I.D.E. check and officers located the vehicle […]
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Avoid Downed Power Lines
Centre Street remains closed while crews work on the downed power lines. Westario have advised that the line has been grounded and the area is safe. We do request however that people refrain from going to the vicinity of downed lines as it cannot be determined if it is live or on and serious injury […]
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Centre Street Closed
We are advising that Centre Street from John to Patrick in Wingham is closed due to hydro lines down on the ground. We are asking that people stay out of the area and that anyone who resides in that block remain in their residence to avoid the possibility of injury. Westario has been contacted and […]
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Road Closure
(MAPLETON TOWNSHIP, ON) Wellington Road 12 between Wellington Road 109 and the 12th Line of Mapleton Township will be closed while Ontario Hydro crews repair approximately 30 snapped hydro poles. Updates will be provided as they come available.
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Freezing Rain Aftermath
(WELLINGTON COUNTY, ON) As a result of the extreme overnight weather, the County of Wellington OPP are reminding motorists to take extra care on our roads and highways today. The high winds and freezing rain overnight has resulted in downed power lines, damaged hydro poles, fallen trees and branches causing widespread power outages. Hydro crews […]
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Perth County Driving Advisory
Perth county driving advisory 2013-04-12 Perth Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police advise of the following Road Advisory: 12 April 2013 0245 AM. Location: Perth County Brief Description of Event: Due to the freezing rain, icy conditions and high winds many trees, tree limbs and poles are down across roadways. Driving conditions are poor due […]
d(ELDERSLIE TWP, ON) On April 5, 2013 at 10:23 pm, members of the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting R.I.D.E. on Concession 10 in Elderslie Township when a Red Pontiac GGT stopped. Officers found open alcohol in the vehicle. The driver, a 17 year old male, was charged for Driving with open liquor. […]
The Chatham-Kent Police Service has alerted all police officers in Ontario about the possibility of a wanted sex offender from the U.S. being in the province and posing as an NFL scout. The Sun Prairie Police Department in Sun Prairie, Wisc., said on April 1 that sex offender Britton D. Mckenzie, 66, cut off his […]
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Cody Crouse – Public Intoxication
(CHESLEY, ON) On April 7, 2013 at 3:07 am, a South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer on foot patrol in Chesley when yelling and swearing was overheard from the area of 2nd Avenue Southwest. The officer located an intoxicated man who was yelling at the occupants of a nearby house to start a fight. […]
Second Chance Auction Animals Rescue is in desperate need of fosterhomes for 20-25 small breed dogs due to a kennel” surrender. They also are in need of leashes