OPP across the region continue to focus on stop sign and complete stop education and safety.
Police
Morris-Turnberry supports call for policing cost reform
Council here supported a May resolution sent from the Municipality of Red Lake in northern Ontario, outlining their denunciation of the provincial government’s downloading of policing costs to the responsibility of municipalities.
Sixth fatality in Mapleton collision which claimed the lives of five children
MAPLETON - A sixth person has died following a serious two-vehicle collision near Conestogo Lake on June 12.
OPP launches Stop – Look – Live campaign to reduce intersection fatalities
WEST REGION - The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), West Region, is launching the “Stop – Look - Live” campaign in response to ongoing concerns surrounding fatal and serious collisions at intersections across West Region.
OPP emphasizes the importance of complete stops at intersections
WEST REGION - As part of the ongoing “Stop. Look. Live.” campaign, the OPP is reinforcing the importance of coming to a complete stop at every intersection.
Hate-motivated vandalism of school Pride flag poles in Perth County, OPP seeking information
Over the weekend of June 13-14, flag poles at Elma Township Public School, Central Perth Elementary School, North Easthope Public School, and Mornington Central Public School, which were flying the Pride flag, were cut down and vandalized.
Huron County OPP Torch Run raises over $5,000
Participants set off from Maitland River Community Church in downtown Wingham June 3 for the…
Distracted driving, seatbelt charges prevalent in county over spring
The county, according to the report, saw decreases in motor vehicle collisions and violent crime, with increases in traffic-related charges and certain drug crimes.
Two charged as police agencies seize drugs and firearms in Kincardine
KINCARDINE - Police executing a search warrant on Princes Street, Kincardine on Friday, May 22 seized a quantity of illegal drugs and firearms. Two people have been charged.
Traffic stop of ATV leads to multiple charges
WINGHAM - Huron County OPP has charged a Wingham resident with several offences following a traffic stop on June 3, a press release confirms.
Police seek assistance following tractor theft from Mildmay area
SOUTH BRUCE - The South Bruce OPP is seeking public assistance in locating a stolen tractor and identifying those responsible for the theft.
Dugout graffiti at Memorial Park sparks police investigation
LISTOWEL - Perth County OPP are requesting the public’s assistance in relation to an incident of mischief that occurred May 25.
Property, violent, drug crime down in April
Perth County OPP and community representatives heard the statistics on crime for the area, highlighting a successful property raid in North Perth to seize stolen property and how many offenders are being monitored locally.
OPP release latest Unsolved episode featuring new evidence in 1988 disappearance of Lois Hanna
KINCARDINE - Lois Hanna vanished in Kincardine, Ontario on a hot July long weekend approximately 38 years ago. As part of the Unsolved video series, the Ontario Provincial Police has released a new documentary, Vanished Lois Hanna: Unsolved, with never-before-seen evidence and witness accounts.
Never-before-seen evidence in 1988 cold case; OPP hopeful for new info in unsolved murder
LUCKNOW - Lois Hanna vanished on a hot July long weekend approximately 38 years ago.
