WELLINGTON NORTH – Wellington County OPP here have identified the driver involved in a fatal single-vehicle collision as 22-year-old Meagan Janelle Byers of Mount Forest and are continuing to investigate what led to the collision.
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One dead after vehicle rolls into water
WELLINGTON NORTH – One person is dead after a vehicle left the road, flipped over and came to rest in a body of water here on Monday.
Two people charged with theft, assault with a weapon
WELLINGTON NORTH – Two people have been charged in an incident here involving the theft of a vehicle and assault of its owner.
OPP: latest research shows high levels of chemicals, lower-than-advertised levels of THC in illegal cannabis
ORILLIA – OPP officials say tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and pesticide analysis of illegal cannabis shows consumers should break ties with their “dealer” and switch to legal products.
Police investigating after online threat to ‘shoot up CWDHS’ in Fergus
FERGUS – There was an "increased police presence" at Centre Wellington District High School (CWDHS) the morning of Dec. 2 after a serious threat of violence against the school and its students was made online the previous evening.
Hillsburgh residents charged after police seize guns from home
HILLSBURGH – Two local residents face a number of firearm charges after police seized close to 30 guns from a home here.
Building evacuated after suspicious package found
MOUNT FOREST – Residents of an Egremont Street building have been advised they can return home after they were evacuated on Nov. 25 when a suspicious package was discovered in the building.
Enhanced traffic enforcement anticipated in Palmerston, OPP inspector says
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Wellington OPP inspector Paul Richardson says enhanced traffic enforcement can be anticipated for speeders on Queen Street South in Palmerston.
Business break-ins reported
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – Police are looking for clues to help solve two break-ins within minutes of each…
One vehicle crashes into house, another ends up on a front lawn
PALMERSTON – On Nov. 13 at about 7:30pm, Wellington County OPP officers responded to a collision…
Officials mum on whether Palmerston blaze could be linked to Saturday party
PALMERSTON – The OPP is investigating a fire that destroyed a building on Norman Street here on Monday but both police and Minto Fire officials remain tightlipped about whether or not the blaze could be linked to a previous incident at the site two days earlier.
Police urge motorists to adjust for winter driving
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.
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.