Wingham Free Press(TOWNSHIP OF PERTH EAST, ON) Before 7 p.m. on Sunday May 20, 2012, a Perth County OPP officer checked on the driver of a vehicle stopped along Forest Rd. east of Stratford. The female driver displayed signs of impairment and was subsequently transported to the Perth County OPP Detachment in Sebringville for breath tests which […]
(TOWNSHIP OF PERTH EAST, ON) On Monday May 21, 2012, around 1:30 p.m., Perth County OPP officers were dispatched to a two vehicle crash along Perth Line 26 in Harmony. Officers determined that Chevrolet Equinox was stopped in the west bound lane waiting for oncoming traffic to clear allowing for a safe turn into a […]
(TOWNSHIP OF PERTH SOUTH, ON) On Tuesday May 22, 2012 at approximately 10:45 a.m. Perth County OPP officers were dispatched to a two vehicle crash at the intersection of Perth Line 20 and Hwy. 7. Investigation revealed that a truck pulling a 53 foot livestock trailer loaded with pigs, had been north bound on Hwy […]
At tonight’s council meeting, a Councillor asked for clarification on a motion, they said it was poorly worded. Deputy Dave Riach said he would have a word with his wife, as she apparently came up with the wording. Pat Newson delivered her report to council, in which she stated there might be issues with naming […]
(KINLOSS TWP, ON) – On May 22nd, 2012 at 4:03 pm, the South Bruce OPP received a report of a head on crash on Highway 9 in Kinloss Township. Officers attended with the Lucknow Fire Department, Huron County paramedics and Bruce County paramedics. The involved vehicles, a Burgundy Ford pickup and a Grey Buick Regal […]
(BLUEWATER, ON)- On May 19, 2012 at approximately 5:25 p.m. a Huron County OPP officer stopped the driver of a grey Toyota Sienna on Main Street South in Bayfield. Upon speaking with the male driver, the officer noted the driver had been drinking alcohol. Robert MACLEOD, age 68, from Grand Bend has been charged with […]
(SOUTH HURON, ON)- An early morning Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (R.I.D.E) program resulted in two drivers losing their driving privileges for three days. On Monday, May 21, 2012 just after 8:30 a.m. the driver of a Chevrolet Colorado pickup entered the R.I.D.E checkpoint positioned at the intersection of Crediton Road and Shipka Line. Upon speaking […]
(BLUEWATER, ON) – On May 18, 2012 Huron OPP officers stopped a Ford F-150 that entered a R.I.D.E program set up at the intersection of Dashwood Road and Centre Street in Bluewater. Upon speaking with the male driver, officers noted he had been drinking alcohol. A 47 year old driver from Middlesex Centre was served […]
(SOUTH HURON, ON)- The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau, Provincial Weapons Enforcement Unit, along with assistance from the Huron OPP and Perth OPP Detachments have concluded a 10 month investigation into the illegal sales of firearms and ammunition based out of a gun shop located in Huron County. On Thursday, May 17, […]
(SOUTH BRUCE COUNTY, ON.) – The South Bruce OPP along with Ministry of Transportation enforcement officers conducted vehicle safety inspections to enhance roadway safety. The safety lane inspection dates were strategically selected to coincide with the Canada Road Safety Week initiative. Vehicles for inspection were identified by South Bruce OPP officers while on patrol. On […]