Wingham Free Press(Ashfield Colborne Wawanosh, ON) At approximately 5:00 pm on July 18th, 2010 a Huron OPP officer was patrolling on Nile Road when the officer initiated a traffic stop. Upon speaking to the driver however, the officer detected the odour of an alcoholic beverage coming from the drivers’ breath. The officer made a demand for the […]
(KINCARDINE, ON.) – The South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) would like to remind cyclists about the requirement to wear a helmet when riding. On October 1, 1995, bike helmets became mandatory for riders under 18 to promote safe cycling. The set fine for riding without a helmet under 18 years is $75.00. Cyclists over […]
(TOWNSHIP OF PERTH EAST, ON) On Wednesday July 14, 2010 at 5:30 p.m. a group of motorcyclist enthusiasts was riding east bound in front of Anna Mae’s Restaurant on Perth Line 72 in Millbank. A dog ran across the road directly in the path of the first motorcycle. The motorcycle rider was unable to swerve […]
(MUNICIPALITY OF NORTH PERTH, ON) On Wednesday July 14, 2010 shortly before 9 a.m. Perth County OPP officers located a suspicious vehicle on the North Perth walking trail just west of Queen St. in Atwood. Officers located two males inside the vehicle and a small amount of marihuana was found in their possession. The two […]
(Goderich, ON) On July 14, 2010 at approximately 1:00 pm, a Goderich woman received a call from a female who identified herself as the woman’s daughter. The victim stated that the woman sounded a bit like her daughter. The “daughter†stated mom
(Central Huron, ON) On July 13, 2010 at approximately 3:45 pm the driver of a westbound vehicle on Huron Road lost control of his car. The car crossed the centre line and then left the roadway on the south side. The vehicle entered onto private property east of Goderich, struck a pole and then a […]
(Central Huron, ON) At approximately 11:00 pm on July 13, 2010 Huron OPP officers were on the lookout for a red Corvette being operated by an alleged impaired driver. Information was called into the police by a retail establishment after the driver of the Corvette was refused service because he appeared to be impaired. Officers […]
(Goderich, ON) On July 14, 2010 Huron OPP officers were called to an overnight attempt arson at the St. Mary’s Separate School on Bennett Street in Goderich. Gasoline was used as the accelerant but the damage to the building was minimal. The incident occurred sometime during the night of July 13-14. Anyone who may have […]
(MUNICIPALITY OF NORTH PERTH, ON) On Wednesday July 14, 2010 shortly after 1 a.m., Perth County OPP officers were called to a rural service yard on Road 146 between Listowel and Palmerston. The repair shop owner reported the theft of two pickup trucks. The officers were advised that both pickup trucks were last seen driving […]
(TOWNSHIP OF PERTH EAST, ON) On Monday July 12, 2010, Perth County OPP officers were called to a single motor vehicle crash on Line 45 North of Shakespeare. Police investigation revealed that at 8:30 p.m. a full sized passenger van was being driven west bound on Line 45, a gravel road. The driver lost control […]