Ontario Free Press
(PUSLINCH TOWNSHIP, ON) – An impaired driver has been removed from the road after going through a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (R.I.D.E) spot check. On January 9, 2026, at approximately 4:00 p.m., members of the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Traffic Management Unit (TMU) conducted a RIDE spot check at Wellington Road 34 and Brock Road […]
(DRUMMOND-NORTH ELMSLEY TOWNSHIP, ON) – TheLanark County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating a home invasion robbery near Smiths Falls. On Monday, January 12, 2026, around 1:00 a.m., officers with the Lanark County OPP responded to the incident on Glenview Road in Drummond-North Elmsley Township. A 19-year-old individual, staying in a camping trailer on residential property, […]
(LEAMINGTON, ON) – One person has been charged following a traffic stop in Leamington. On January 9, 2026, at approximately 9:49 p.m., members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a vehicle stop on Erie Street South in the Municipality of Leamington. William STORREY, 50-years-old of Leamington was arrested and charged with the following Criminal Code […]
(SIOUX LOOKOUT, ON) – One person is facing three charges after a disturbance during a flight from Sioux Lookout to Kasabonika Lake. On Friday, January 9, 2026, at about 7:00 p.m., members of the Sioux Lookout Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of an assault that took place in an airborne […]
(BRANT COUNTY, ON) – An individual has been charged following an investigation into a fatal, pedestrian-involved fail-to-remain collision in Glen Morris. On Sunday, January 11, 2026, at approximately 8:30 a.m., members of the Brant County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), along with Brant-Brantford Paramedic Services and the Brant County Fire Department, responded to a fail-to-remain collision involving […]
(Tay Township, Midland, ON) The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Southern Georgian Bay Detachment successfully executed two search warrants, leading to the seizure of drugs, firearms, and proceeds of crime in Tay Township and Midland. On January 9, 2026, members of the Southern Georgian Bay Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) carried out coordinated searches at a residence […]
(KINCARDINE, ON) – On January 9, 2026, at approximately 9:59 p.m., the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a stolen vehicle from a parking lot along Huron Terrace in the Municipality of Kincardine. The complainant had driven into the lot in their Buick crossover when a male operating a Dodge SUV abandoned […]
On January 12, 2026, at approximately 9:59 p.m., members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) investigated a traffic complaint on Queen Street East near Concession 3 in the Harrow area of the Town of Essex. Robin DRUMMOND, 60-years-old of Kingsville was arrested and charged with the following Criminal Code offences: A 90-day Administrative Driver’s License […]
(Wingham, Ontario) — Once again, the Canadian flag at the cenotaph has been left in a state of disgrace. This time, it is flying upside down — an internationally recognized signal of distress. NOTE: There is a council meeting tonight, 271 Frances Street. Arrive 5:30 for the 6pm meeting. “Several observers said the image felt […]
(WINGHAM, North Huron, ON — Residents and members of the press are preparing to attend the January 12 North Huron council meeting in force, arriving early, cameras in hand, determined to record proceedings and ask questions publicly and peacefully. North Huron Reeve Paul Heffer is refusing to enforce any bylaws in North Huron, from recording […]