(ASHFIELD-COLBORNE-WAWANOSH, ON) – On February 6, 2012 at approximately 1:15 p.m., a Huron OPP officer on patrol along Nile Road stopped a westbound Chevrolet Silverado travelling at a high rate of speed. Upon speaking with the driver, the officer discovered the driver had a suspended licence. Further investigation also revealed the pickup truck was not […]
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(NORTH HURON, ON) – On February 2, 2012 at approximately 11:10 p.m. Huron OPP officers observed a Buick Century travelling at an excessive speed westbound on Drummond Street in Blyth, ON. Moments later the Buick left the roadway at the intersection of Drummond Street and Gypsy Lane. The Buick entered the ditch on the west […]
(SOUTH HURON, ON) – On February 4, 2012 just before 9:00 a.m. Huron OPP officers were called to the scene of a motor vehicle collision that took place on Thames Road near London Road in Exeter. An off duty officer observed a Dodge car travelling westbound on Thames Road collide with a stopped minivan. Officers […]
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Break In At Trucking Company
(MUNICIPALITY OF WEST PERTH, ON) On Tuesday February 14, 2012 Perth County OPP officers were dispatched to a break-in and theft at Brussels Transport Company (formerly O’Rourke Transport) located north of Dublin on Perth Road 180. Investigation revealed that sometime between 10 p.m. on February 13 and 3 a.m. on February 14, 2012 someone forced […]
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Liquor Charges Issued At RIDE
(WALKERTON, ON) – On February 13th, 2012 at 10:30 pm, members of the South Bruce OPP set up a R.I.D.E. check at the intersection of Jackson Street and Prince Street in Walkerton. At 10:50 pm, a Grey Chevrolet Silverado pickup stopped and officers found open alcohol in the truck. The 17 year old driver was […]
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Coyote Sighting
COYOTE SIGHTING (HURON TWP, ON) – On February 11th, 2012 at 9:06 am, the South Bruce OPP was notified of a Coyote sighting along Boiler Beach Road in Huron Township. Coyotes are intelligent, adaptable and curious creatures, but they are also shy, cautious and non-confrontational. To help keep coyotes away from your property, the South […]
(HURON COUNTY, ON) – The Countering Distracted Driving and Promoting Green Transportation Act became law on October 26, 2009. Distracted driving legislation prohibits the use of electronic devices while the vehicle is in motion with prescribed exceptions. A GPS navigation device, communication device with hands free system only, and vehicle information systems are allowed. The […]
(CENTRAL HURON, ON) – On February 8, 2012 at approximately 3:30 p.m., a Huron County OPP officer observed a westbound vehicle speeding on Huron Road. A Pontiac Sunfire was stopped on Huron Road near Stone School Line. Upon speaking with the male driver, officers noted he had been drinking alcohol. Robert YOUNG, aged 28, of […]
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John Robinson – Drunk Driving
(HOWICK TOWNSHIP, ON) – On February 4, 2012 at 2:41 a.m. Huron County OPP officers stopped a GMC Blazer that was travelling westbound on Perth Line 178. Upon speaking to the male driver, officers observed him to be under the influence of alcohol. John ROBINSON (58) of Howick, ON has been charged with Impaired Driving […]
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Computer Repair Scam Going Viral
(SOUTH BRUCE COUNTY, ON) – The South Bruce OPP has received 3 complaints about a computer repair scam in the past 3 days. 2 residents from the Municipality of Kincardine each lost more than $200, while a resident from the Municipality of South Bruce recognized the scam. The South Bruce OPP is sending a warning […]