Wingham Free Press
(RUSSELL, ON) – The Russell County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating a fatal collision. On May 13, 2024, at approximately 3:30 p.m., officers responded to a collision involving a school bus and a cyclist on St Joseph Street near Chene Street in Clarence-Rockland. The cyclist, an 11-year-old child, was pronounced deceased. The bus driver […]
(TEESWATER, ON) – On May 11, 2024, at 3:42 p.m., a South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer on patrol along Clinton Street, Teeswater in the Municipality of South Bruce noticed a vehicle driver known to police. The driver was found to be operating a motor vehicle while his licence was prohibited under the Criminal Code. A […]
(BLYTH, ON) – On May 11, 2024, the Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a residential structure fire in Blyth, North Huron. Officers responded with members of the North Huron Fire and Emergency Services at approximately 11:43pm. The residence was unoccupied. Emergency Services will be on scene investigating. Dinsley Street will remain closed between […]
(KINGSTON, ON) –Police have arrested and charged a resident following a child sexual exploitation investigation. On May 8, 2024, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Child Sexual Exploitation Unit (CSEU), Digital Forensics Unit and Kingston Police members executed a search warrant in the City of Kingston and seized a quantity of electronic devices. As a result […]
(SEAFORTH, ON) – A serious collision on Sparling Street Seaforth has resulted in the death of one person. On May 8, 2024, at 10:27 a.m., the Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Huron East Fire Department, and Paramedic Services responded to a report of a serious collision involving a motor vehicle on Sparling Street, Seaforth. A […]
A York Regional Police officer has been charged with three counts of Sexual Assault and one count of Forcible Confinement following an investigation by the York Regional Police Professional Standards Bureau. The investigation began in March 2024 when York Regional Police investigators learned of allegations against the officer. Detective Andrew BURFORD was suspended with pay […]
(Clarence – Rockland, ON) – Members of the Russell County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Detachment responded to a bomb threat at the Rockland District High School and the Rockland Public School. On May 7, 2024, shortly before 8:00a.m. the OPP responded to a call regarding a bomb threat. Both schools were evacuated, a perimeter was established, […]
(GEORGIAN BLUFFS, ON) – A collision involving a pedestrian on Highway 21 leaves one individual deceased. On May 7, 2024, at approximately 9:50 p.m., the Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Grey County Paramedic Services and the Intertownship Fire Department responded to a report of a serious collision involving a vehicle and pedestrian. One individual was […]
(SOUTH BRUCE, ON) – Members of the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) will be out in the communities on bicycle patrol this summer. Several new officers have been trained on how to operate police bicycles. One of the biggest advantaged to bicycle patrol is its ability to go where traditional patrol vehicles can’t. Trail systems will be patrolled […]
(CHATSWORTH, ON) – Three individuals are facing charges following a report of an assault at a residence in the Municipality of Chatsworth. On May 2, 2024, at 8:57 a.m., the Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of an assault that occurred on John Street in Chatsworth. Officers attended and learned that three suspects left […]