The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is reminding motorists that winter is on its way. Snow and ice will soon be covering roadways, and that means adjusting driving habits.
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OPP selling Canine Unit calendars to benefit charities
ORILLIA – The OPP is selling a 2022 Canine Unit calendar benefitting two of its associated charities.
Three people injured in single vehicle collision
GUELPH/ERAMOSA - On Nov. 12 at approximately 4pm, Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a serious collision involving a single motor vehicle on Highway 6, near Wellington Road 22, south of Fergus. Initial reports indicated that a grey sedan had lost control and three people
Police seek witnesses in serious road rage incident
GUELPH – Guelph Police are looking for witnesses after an alleged road rage incident here that left two vehicles demolished and a Rockwood man facing criminal charges.
Arthur man charged after hit-and-run crash
GUELPH – An Arthur man faces several charges after a hit-and-run collision here. "The collision caused significant damage to the two involved vehicles, one of which fled the scene," Guelph Police stated in a Nov. 4 press release.
Close call for driver in crash
WELLINGTON NORTH – In a Nov. 1 West Region OPP tweet, Wellington County OPP spokesperson Josh…
Female suspects sought in recent thefts from vehicles
HILLSBURGH – Several residents reported thefts from vehicles here recently. Residents say that on…
Fiery crash sends one driver to hospital
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – On Oct. 27 at about 5:40pm, emergency crews responded to a multi-vehicle…
Erin man charged with sexual assault in Orangeville
ORANGEVILLE – An Erin man has been charged with sexual assault in connection with an incident at a business here.
Centre Wellington teen dead following collision between bike, SUV
CENTRE WELLINGTON – A local teen is dead following a collision here on Sunday night involving an SUV and a motor-assisted bicycle. Emergency crews responded to the intersection of Wellington Road 19 and 2nd Line, east of Fergus, at about 7pm on Oct. 31.
OPP seek suspect wanted in $300,000 load theft
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – Police are looking for help to locate a suspect in the theft of a tractor…
Police unveil new weekday collision reporting guidelines
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Anyone who gets into a minor vehicular collision can now report the crash at the OPP detachment in Aboyne during certain hours on weekdays.
OPP builds memorial for officers who have died by suicide
ORILLIA – The OPP has completed construction of its new suicide memorial, located outside OPP headquarters here.
Door-to-door scams still a problem: OPP
ORILLIA – OPP officials say door-to-door scams continue to pose a threat to residents and businesses across the province.
More than 20 vehicles had tires slashed overnight in Mount Forest
MOUNT FOREST – Police are looking for help to identify the person(s) responsible for slashing the tires on 21 vehicles parked overnight on streets and in parking lots here.