Wingham Free Press(Casselman, ON) On October 3, 2013 OPP Constable Sebastien Lamarche was on patrol on Highway 417 in Casselman area when he stopped a vehicle for speeding. A verification on the police computer revealed that the driver was not licenced to drive. Other offences were also committed. Rolland. MATAMBA-MUBENGA, 25 years old was issued provincial offence […]
(Hammond, ON) On October 5, 2013 OPP Constables were conducting a R.I.D.E. on the corner of Joanisse Road and Du Golf Road in Hammond. A pickup truck pulled up to the officers. They noticed an odour of an illicit drug coming from the vehicle. . They investigated the matter and found some illegal drugs in […]
(Russell, ON) On October 6, 2013, OPP Constables responded to an erratic driving incident on North Russell Road in Russell. At that location a motorist reported following a vehicle that was travelling all over the road from one side to the other. The speed of the vehicle was not steady and vehicle drove over someone’s […]
(LANARK COUNTY, ON) – Officers from the Lanark County Detachment, Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are investigating a series of frauds targeting businesses in Lanark County and elsewhere in Eastern Ontario. The first allegation was received by the OPP in February of 2013 and investigation revealed several more victims and is ongoing. Local business owners or […]
(CITY OF GUELPH, ON) On Friday October 4, 2013, at approximately 2:08 pm, Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer Andrew Smith was conducting stationary radar on Highway 6 south of Paisley Road, Guelph. The officer observed a 2003 Pontiac Sunfire travelling northbound well above the posted speed limit. Police locked the vehicle on radar […]
(WELLINGTON COUNTY, ON) – It has been 5 years since the fatal hit and run collision that took the life of Lucas SHORTREED age 18 (at the time of his death) of Fergus. Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) continues to seek the help from the public in solving this incident. The collision occurred around […]
(WELLINGTON NORTH TOWNSHIP, ON) – On Saturday September 14, 2013 at approximately 1:12pm the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a call regarding a serious collision involving a young cyclist that was struck by a utility trailer that became detached from a pick-up truck that was towing it on County Road 109 approximately 2 […]
(MIDDLESEX CENTRE TWP, ON) – On October 5, 2013 at 2:18 p.m. Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) attended to a vehicle in need of fuel when it was soon discovered the driver was not licenced to drive. The grey Chevrolet car was parked on the eastbound shoulder of Highway 402 at the Sharon Drive […]
(ALMAGUIN HIGHLANDS, ON) The Almaguin Highlands Ontario Provincial Police have investigated several car/deer collisions on the Highways. From September 27, 2013 to October 6, 2013 officers have investigated 5 collisions involving deer. Police remind motorists to drive with caution and follow these safety tips. Use caution if driving at dawn and dusk, when deer are […]
(ALMGUIN HIGHLANDS, ON) In Ontario every occupant travelling in a motor vehicle is required by law to wear a seatbelt. The Ontario Provincial Police are currently conducting a seat belt campaign and are specifically looking for vehicle occupants not wearing their seatbelts. The campaign runs from September 26, 2013 until October 13, 2013. Facts: ·Every […]