GUELPH – Wellington County OPP Inspector Steve Walsh said goodbye at county council on Feb. 26 and introduced the man who will take over his duties.
Walsh retired on Feb. 27 and Grey County OPP Inspector Mark Vanlanduyt, who has some familiarity with the neighbouring detachment, will be taking on the inspector’s role until a permanent replacement for Walsh is found.
Walsh said Vanlanduyt has lived near Wellington County for “several years” and will do a good job.
Police Services Board liaison Lynda White told council Walsh will be missed, and the board has contacted the regional office stating “time is of the essence” for finding a replacement. She added Wellington officials are expecting to have a strong say in who will become the permanent inspector of the county OPP.
Wellington was the first and is the largest municipally-run OPP detachment in Ontario.
