Wingham Free Press
(WELLINGTON NORTH, ON) The Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), has charged an individual following a traffic stop. On October 19, 2024, at approximately 10:45 p.m., a member of Wellington County OPP stopped a vehicle on Tucker Street, Arthur. While speaking with the driver, the investigating officer observed signs of intoxication and a roadside approved screening […]
(WELLINGTON NORTH TWP, ON) – The Wellington County OPP has charged a Mount Forest resident with Assault in relation to an intimate partner violence investigation. On October 5, 2024, at approximately 2:45 p.m., members of the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were dispatched to a report of a disturbance at an address in Mount Forest. […]
(WELLINGTON NORTH, ON) – On September 16, 2024, at approximately 6:15 a.m., Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a three vehicle collision involving two commercial motor vehicles and a sedan on Wellington Road 109, west of Arthur. It was reported that a white sedan had collided with a transport truck and another commercial motor vehicle. Both occupants of […]
(WELLINGTON NORTH, ON) – On September 3, 2024, at approximately 3:15 p.m., members of Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) attempted to stop the driver of a silver sedan on Peel Street, Mount Forest. The vehicle fled the area and was later involved in a fail to remain collision. As a result of the investigation, and with assistance […]
(WELLINGTON NORTH, ON) – On August 22, 2024, at approximately 7:45 p.m. Wellington County OPP were dispatched to a single vehicle motor vehicle collision on Sideroad 7 West, Mount Forest. As a result of the investigation, Matthew EPOCH, 25-years-old of Kenilworth, was charged with: – Operation While Impaired – Blood Concentration 80 plus The accused is scheduled […]
(WELLINGTON COUNTY, ON) – Two individuals are facing charges following a drug trafficking investigation and the execution of a search warrant at a residence by the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Wellington County Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU). On August 20, 2024, at 2:19 p.m., members of the Wellington County CSCU and the West Region Emergency Response […]
(TOWNSHIP OF WELLINGTON NORTH, ON) – On April 6, 2024, at approximately 8:00 p.m., Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a theft from a business in Palmerston. It was reported that three suspects had stolen approximately $1000 in product from the retailer. On April 12, 2024, at approximately 5:45 p.m., Wellington County Ontario Provincial […]
(TOWNSHIP OF WELLINGTON NORTH, ON) – On June 19, 2024, a member of the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) was patrolling Main Street North, Mount Forest. At approximately 11:15 p.m., the occupant of a silver sedan was observed trafficking a controlled substance. As a result of an investigation, Peter A FORSCHNER, 58-year-old of Mount Forest, […]
(TOWNSHIP OF WELLINGTON NORTH, ON) – On June 11, 2024, Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a theft report from a business in Mount Forest. It was reported that at approximately 1:45 p.m., three people entered the store and stole over $2000 in product when they refused to pay for the items, walking past […]
(TOWNSHIP OF WELLINGTON NORTH, ON) – In April 2024, Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police Major Crime Unit (OPP) began an investigation into a reported sexual offence at an address in Wellington North. As a result of the investigation, Osabuohien Francis IYANGBE, 50-years-old of Uxbridge, has been charged with Sexual Assault contrary to the Criminal Code. The […]