Wingham Free PressThe Chatham-Kent police have arrested a man for impaired driving in Chatham early this morning. Around 12:30 a.m. an officer on general patrol observed a man driving suspiciously in the area of Queen Street and Lorne Avenue. The officer initiated a traffic stop and through investigation believed the man was operating his vehicle while under […]
The Chatham-Kent police have arrested a man in connection with a mischief complaint in Chatham last night. Shortly after 7:00 p.m. a concerned citizen contacted police to report that a man had just walked by and smashed the glass in the front door of an apartment building on Thames Street. Officers were given the man’s […]
Around noon yesterday, emergency crews responded to a collision on Main Street East near Victoria Avenue. A 43-year-old Alberta man was travelling on Victoria Avenue when he turned left and struck a 59-year-old Thamesville man walking across the street. The pedestrian was transported to the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance with non life-threatening injuries. The collision remains […]
Just before 1:00 p.m. yesterday, police responded to single motor vehicle collision on Caledonia Road near McNaughton Avenue. A 22-year-old Chatham Township woman lost control of her vehicle, left the roadway and came to rest in a ditch. She was not injured. Damage was estimated at $5000. The woman has been charged with careless driving.
Occurrence #: BA14042790Date: Saturday, August 30, 2014 – 11:20amOn August 30th, 2014 a Barrie Police officer stopped a motorist for an expired licence plate. The 26 year old suspended driver provided his brother’s name, date of birth, and address. The driver was issued two traffic tickets in his brother’s name. On September 1st, 2014 another […]
Occurrence #: BA14043069Date: Tuesday, September 9, 2014 – 8:48pmThe Barrie Police Service Street Crime Drug Unit responded to community complaints about a Kozlov Street residence believe to be the source of street level narcotic sales. Officers concluded the investigation with the arrest of a 44 year old male in possession of a quantity of Morphine […]
Monday, September 8, 2014 Tomorrow, His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada will announce that Chief Bradley S. Duncan has been elevated in the Order of Merit of the Police Forces, from Member of the Order of Merit (M.O.M) to Officer of the Order of Merit (O.O.M). His Excellency will also […]
Perth County – The Rethink Your Drinking campaign is marking International Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Awareness Day, which is celebrated each year on the ninth day of the ninth month, with the message that “Zero Matters†when it comes to alcohol and pregnancy. The message that it is unsafe to drink alcohol while pregnant […]
(BLUEWATER, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers are investigating an early morning break and enter that took place on September 3, 2014. At approximately 3:30 a.m. two male suspects attended the Michael’s Pharmasave located on Bayfield Main Street and forced entry into the building. Entry was gained into the store by causing […]
(GODERICH, ON) – A 67 year old male driver is facing charges of Drive Motor Vehicle with Over 80 Milligrams of Alcohol and Red Light – Fail to Stop following a traffic stop last night. Just before 8:00 p.m. a Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer spotted the driver of a Chevrolet Impala fail […]