WELLINGTON COUNTY – Local police are again warning county residents about grandparent scams, after two seniors were bilked out of thousands of dollars.
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Erin man struck by vehicle is in life-threatening condition: OPP
ERIN – An Erin man is in life-threatening condition after he was struck by a vehicle here early on Saturday. Wellington County OPP officials say emergency crews responded to the scene, on Wellington Road 124 west of Erin, at about 5am on June 15.
Hamilton residents charged in June 11 shoplifting spree
WELLINGTON NORTH – Three Hamilton residents have been charged in connection with a shoplifting spree earlier this week at stores in Mount Forest, Arthur, Shelburne and Orangeville.
Centre Wellington man charged in sexual assaults of minor
CENTRE WELLINGTON – A local man faces six charges in relation to the sexual assault of a minor in several incidents over the last nine months. "The incidents occurred between September 2023 and June 2024 at a home in Centre Wellington," police stated in a press release.
Drugs and handgun seized, vehicle shot at in separate incidents: OPP
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Local police recently dealt with two incidents involving a gun – one ending with the arrest of a suspected drug dealer and the other with at least one shot fired at a parked vehicle.
Pride decorations damaged in separate incidents in Palmerston
PALMERSTON – Police now say there have been two separate incidents of vandalism involving Pride decorations here this month.
Uxbridge man charged in connection with sexual assault in Wellington North
WELLINGTON NORTH – On June 11, Wellington County OPP officials announced that police began an investigation "into a reported sexual offence at an address in Wellington North" in April.
Teens airlifted to hospital after serious crash near Arthur
WELLINGTON NORTH – Two local teenagers were airlifted to a hospital with serious injuries after a single-vehicle crash here early on Sunday. Emergency crews responded to the scene, on Sideroad 10 E north of Arthur, on June 9 at about 1:30am.
Motorcyclist airlifted to trauma centre following collision near Arthur
MAPLETON – Wellington County OPP officials say emergency crews responded to the scene, on Wellington Road 12 at 16th Line, southwest of Arthur in Mapleton Township, on June 6 at about 5pm.
Human trafficking arrest
GUELPH – In May Guelph Police began a human trafficking investigation in relation to a Guelph male alleged to be involved in trafficking, procuring, receiving material benefit and sexually assaulting young females.
Wellington OPP’s marine unit hits the water over busy Belwood Lions Pike Derby weekend
BELWOOD LAKE - OPP and Ministry of Natural Resources officers teamed up to hit the water over a busy weekend at the Belwood Lions Pike and Walley derby from May 25-26. Wellington OPP's marine unit patrols Conestogo, Guelph, Puslinch and Belwood lakes checking for compliance with boating safety laws.
Citizens group, police partner to offer car theft prevention seminar
ERIN – As an attempt to combat recent car theft in Erin, resident David Spencer held an educational car theft prevention seminar on May 23 at Centre 2000.
Police beat: Two Guelph men charged with theft-related crimes
ERIN – Two Guelph men have been charged with theft-related crimes here.
Rockwood teen severely injured, two arrested
GUELPH – Two teens face aggravated assault and other charges after an incident here on the weekend that left a third teen with severe head injuries.
OPP: Guelph/Eramosa business defrauded of close to $40,000
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – Police are looking for help to find those responsible for defrauding a local business of close to $40,000. Wellington County OPP officials say officers began an investigation into a fraud at a business in Guelph/Eramosa in March.