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Quick Change Artist Scams Store

(TOWNSHIP OF PERTH EAST, ON) On Sunday afternoon October 10th, 2010 a store teller of a business on the east end of Stratford fell victim to a “quick change artist”. The store teller was approached by a male who purchased an inexpensive item using a $50 bill. Upon receiving his change he then used other […]

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Update on Hwy 7/8 Crash – 65 Year Old Air Lifted To London

(TOWNSHIP OF PERTH EAST, ON) On Wednesday October 13, 2010 at 11:40 a.m. a two vehicle crash occurred on Hwy 7/8 approximately 500 meters West of Road 102 between Shakespeare and New Hamburg. Investigation revealed that a delivery truck was travelling west bound and a Sports Utility Vehicle was travelling east bound on Hwy. 7/8. […]

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Ontario’s Children’s Aid Societies

The Huron-Perth Children’s Aid Society (HPCAS) is one of 53 provincially-funded Children’s Aid Societies, mandated by legislation to protect children from harm. Children’s Aid Societies work with service and community partners, such as hospitals, schools, community service agencies and police services, to ensure the safety, well-being and stability of children and youth, and to help […]

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Huron Perth CAS to Remain Open – Ministry Appoints Interm Supervisor

Ontario is taking action to protect services for vulnerable children at the Huron-Perth Children’s Aid Society (HPCAS). Effective immediately, Minister of Children and Youth Services Laurel Broten has appointed a Supervisor, on an interim basis, to operate and manage the society in place of the Board of Directors. Vince Tedesco will supervise the operations at […]

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3 Vehicle Crash Closes Hwy 7/8 West of New Hamburg

(TOWNSHIP OF PERTH EAST, ON) On Wednesday October 13, 2010 at 11:55 a.m. the Perth County OPP has closed Hwy 7/8 between Road 101 and Road 102 due to a serious 3 vehicle crash. The motoring public is asked to find an alternate route while travelling between Shakespeare and New Hamburg.The highway will remain closed […]

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Operation Impact – 8 Dead

(AURORA, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) took part in Operation Impact, a Canada-wide traffic initiative aimed at saving lives and reducing serious injuries on our roads by increasing public awareness and compliance with traffic safety laws. This national road safety initiative ran from Friday October 8 through to Monday evening October 11, 2010. […]

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Hall Of Shame Member – Dwayne Savage – 145 in an 80 (This is 3rd entry for Savage)

(HURON TWP, ON) – On October 11th, 2010 at 10:42 pm, a South Bruce OPP officer patrolling along Highway 21 observed a vehicle travelling north bound at a high rate of speed, 145 km/h in a posted 80 km/h zone. 46 year old Dwayne SAVAGE of Huron Township is charged with Race a Motor Vehicle. […]

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Donald Lake – Drunk Driving – 50 Over Speed Limit

(BRANT TWP, ON) – On October 11th, 2010 at 6:50 pm, a South Bruce OPP officer patrolling along County Road 3 in Brant Township observed a Ford Ranger travelling at more than 50 km/h over the posted speed limit. The vehicle was stopped and the male driver was found to have been drinking alcohol. 65 […]

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Donald Patton – Drunk Driving – No Insurance – No Plate – Open Alcohol

(CARRICK TWP, ON) – On October 10th, 2010 at 9:41 am, members of the South Bruce OPP were conducting R.I.D.E. on County Road 3, Carrick Twp when a Grey Mercury Sable tried to avoid the checkpoint. Officers stopped the car and found that the male driver had been drinking alcohol. 45 year old Donald PATTON […]

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63 Year Old Driving With No Licence

(KINLOSS TWP, ON) – On October 10th, 2010 at 9:52 pm, a South Bruce OPP officer observed a vehicle travelling along County Road 1 in Kinloss Township with no licence plate light. The vehicle was stopped and the officer discovered that the driver didn’t have a valid licence. 63 year old George BOTHWELL of Meaford […]