Tag: Area OPP

(Huron County, ON) Motorists are being reminded that we’re in the middle of harvest season. At any time while driving on a rural road you may encounter an oversized farm vehicle. Both motorists and farmers are responsible for ensuring the safe movement of all traffic on the roadways during this hectic harvest time. We understand […]

(Huron County, ON.) – The Western Region OPP Criminal Investigation Unit is warning citizens to always use extra caution when trying to purchase or negotiate any contract using the Internet. Recently in Elgin County a man wired over $10,000.00 to an account in Spain for a vehicle. Investigation revealed that the vehicle identification number provided […]

(KINCARDINE, ON.) – The South Bruce OPP are reporting 29 year old Greg Aldridge of Tiverton is facing a charge of Refuse Breath Sample following a vehicle stop October 18th, 2009 on Saugeen Street in Kincardine. Aldridge’s vehicle was towed from the scene. He is scheduled to appear in Provincial Court on November 23rd, 2009 […]

(Bluewater, ON) On October 18, 2009 at approximately 3:30 am, Huron OPP officers were dispatched to the Bluewater Rest Home in Zurich. Information provided to police regarding the “break in” was that a large, male, deer had broken through a glass door and was roaming the halls of the rest home injured and bleeding on […]

(KINCARDINE, ON.) – On October 26th, 2009, the Countering Distracted Driving and Promoting Green Transportation Act becomes law in Ontario. As of October 26th, 2009 it will be illegal in Ontario for drivers to use any electronic devices that can cause driver distraction because distracted drivers are a significant threat to public safety on the […]

(KINCARDINE, ON.) – The South Bruce OPP are investigating the theft of a motorbike from a residence along King Street in Tiverton. On Friday October 16th, 2009 between 10:00 pm and 11:00 pm, the motorbike was taken from the owner’s property. Description: o Red/White 2001 Honda CMR 125 CC motorbike o FMF Gold Series after […]

(Huron East, ON) On October 17, 2009 an open garage was entered on Browntown Road, southeast of Molesworth, and a Stihl chainsaw was taken. The theft occurred sometime between 2:30 pm and 5:00 pm. The theft was possibly witnessed and police are now seeking the assistance of the public in identifying a red pickup truck […]

(KINCARDINE, ON.) – The South Bruce OPP are reporting 43 year old Karl Rawn of Greenock Township is facing a charge of Operate with Over 80 Milligrams of Alcohol following a vehicle stop October 16th, 2009 on the Chepstow Road. Rawn’s vehicle was towed from the scene. He is scheduled to appear in Provincial Court […]

(KINCARDINE, ON.) – In just over two weeks, “trick or treaters” will be out in full force going door to door to collect Halloween treats. They will be focused on getting to as many homes as they can to fill up their loot bags. We need to work together to keep them safe as they […]

(KINCARDINE, ON.) – In 2008, there were nearly 60,000 motor vehicle collisions with wildlife across Canada and 14,000 of these collisions took place in Ontario. Ninety per cent of these collisions were with White Tailed Deer. The South Bruce OPP would like to offer motorists the following tips to reduce their chances of becoming involved […]