It was a sobering end to the year and start of a new one for the 812 drivers who were charged with a total of 1,258 impaired driving offences by the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) during its annual Festive RIDE campaign.
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Driver faces impaired charges
On Dec. 21 just before 8 p.m., a Perth County OPP officer on general patrol was travelling on Road 122, in the Township of Perth East, when they conducted a traffic stop.
Work truck entered, $5K in items stolen
The Perth County OPP are investigating a break and enter to a work truck parked at an address on Hamilton Court in the Municipality of North Perth.
Domestic assault reported in Listowel
The Perth County OPP has charged a North Perth resident after responding to a domestic disturbance.
Vehicle stolen from Listowel residence
The Perth County OPP is investigating after a vehicle was reported stolen from a residence located on Barber Avenue in Listowel, in the Municipality of North Perth.
OPP ERT resolves situation near Atwood
On Dec. 28 at approximately 1:55 p.m., Members of the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) along with the assistance of West Region OPP Emergency Response Team (ERT) and crisis negotiators responded to a check well-being call that took place at a residence on Road 164 just north of Atwood.
Huron East man charged with impaired driving
A Huron East man is facing multiple charges following a single-vehicle crash on Road 164 early Sunday morning.
Stunt driver charged
The Perth County OPP has charged a Harriston driver after they were speeding more than 50 km/h over the limit.
Durham driver charged after ditching vehicle in West Perth
A Durham resident has been charged after their vehicle ended up in a ditch earlier this month.
Police investigating thefts from work truck, job site in North Perth
Police are investigating two separate thefts of construction tools in North Perth that took place recently.
Owen Sound man facing 65 charges following arrest in Hanover
An Owen Sound man is facing 65 charges following a nearly eight-month long investigation by the Hanover Police Service.
Wires cut in transport trucks, items stolen from locked vehicle in North Perth
Perth County OPP are reminding residents to report any suspicious activity following a pair of incidents on Dec. 9 in North Perth.
Hanover police perform CPR on person with no vital signs
Hanover police have had a busy few days.
Chesley man arrested in Fergus, facing multiple charges
A Chesley man is facing multiple charges after being arrested by Wellington County OPP last month.
North Perth man victim of extortion after sending ‘explicit photo’ to woman he met online
Police are reminding residents of the dangers of engaging in online chats following an incident in North Perth that saw a local man become the victim of extortion.
