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COLLISION ON HIGHWAY 400 RESULTS IN TRAGIC FATAL

(SEVERN TWP, ON) – The Orillia Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and members of the Highway Safety Division – Central Region Traffic Unit are continuing an investigation into a serious collision in the southbound lanes of Highway 400 near Vasey Road in Severn Township. The call came in to police at approximately 3:30 […]

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James GALLIE – Drunk Driving

(CITY OF KAWARTHA LAKES, ON.) – A recent vehicle stop conducted by the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has resulted in a local male facing an alcohol related offence. On February 21, 2014 an OPP officer conducted a traffic stop after observing that the driver was not wearing a seat belt. The officer determined that the […]

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GO Bus Bomb Threat

(PUSLINCH TOWNSHIP, ON) – On February 21, 2014 at approximately 7:05 a.m. members of the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of an unwanted male party on a GO bus making threats to blow it up with a bomb. Police arrived at the GO Station located on MacLean Road in Puslinch […]

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OPP RIDE Check

(CITY OF KAWARTHA LAKES, ON.) – A RIDE check initiated by the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) resulted in a local female having her driver’s licence suspended. On February 23, 2014 OPP officers established a RIDE check program at the intersection of Highway 35 and Long Beach Road. When a vehicle attempted to avoid the RIDE […]

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OPP RECRUITING SESSION

(Quinte West, ON) – The Quinte West OPP will be hosting a recruiting session on Thursday February 27th, 2014, from 2:00pm to 4:30pm. East Region OPP recruiting officer, Sylvie Cote, will be attending to deliver a presentation followed by a question and answer period. The event will be held in the council chambers at Quinte […]

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Distracted Driving Fine To Increase To $280

(SOUTHERN BRUCE COUNTY, ON) – On October 26, 2009, distracted driving became illegal in Ontario. Effective March 18, 2014, the roadside fine for distracted driving becomes $280. Safe driving requires your full attention as you need to constantly assess the road, your speed, traffic control signals, other drivers, pedestrians and other obstacles that may appear […]

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Photo Of Robbery Suspect Released

On February 23, 2014 at approximately 4:45pm, a Kitchener convenience store on Lancaster Street West was robbed by two unknown parties carrying a weapon. The suspects proceeded to steal several undisclosed items from the store. No one was injured during the course of the robbery and the investigation is ongoing at this time. Anyone with […]

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Homicide Victim Name Released

For Immediate Release: February 24, 2014Waterloo Region, Ontario – Waterloo Regional Police continue to investigate a homicide at a residential property on Erb’s Road West, just west of Sandhills Road in Wilmot Township.Just after 9:30pm on Sunday February 23, 2014, emergency services responded to a report of gunshots and located a deceased male outside the […]

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Regional Police investigating homicide in Wilmot Township

For Immediate Release: February 24, 2014Waterloo Region, Ontario – On Sunday February 23, 2014 just after 9pm, police responded to Wilmot Township for a report of gunshots at a residential property on Erb’s Road West, just west of Sandhills Road.Upon arrival, emergency services located a deceased male outside the residence. He was later transported to […]

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Update: Fourth Man Charged in Robbery

The Chatham-Kent police have arrested a fourth man in connection with a robbery last weekend. As previously reported, on Sunday, February 16, 2014 around 3:30 a.m. two men wearing bandanas entered the Esso Gas Bar on Bloomfield Road in Chatham. The men demanded money from the cashier and were given an undisclosed amount of Canadian […]