Threats prompt hold and secure at Fergus high school as OPP investigate
Wellington County OPP were called to Centre Wellington District High School on Monday around noon after threats were reported.
Crime
Apr 30
2 dead following 3-vehicle collision in Wellington County
A three-vehicle collision near Drayton has claimed the lives of two people. Wellington County OPP say four others were taken to hospital, including one to a trauma centre.
Canada
Apr 16
Semi-trailer trucks stolen from Puslinch trucking yard: OPP
Investigators say the thefts occurred on March 14 around 9 p.m. at a trucking yard near Highway 401.
Crime
Apr 11
Thieves hit Fergus store, take more than $7K in headphones: OPP
Investigators say video surveillance shows three males inside a Fergus store. They allege the males took $7,000 in headphones, then fled in a silver-coloured SUV.
Crime
Apr 2
Man dies after being struck by vehicle at Elora workplace
Investigators identified the victim as a 67-year-old man from Fergus who is an employee at the business.
Traffic
Apr 8
2 people killed, 4 others taken to hospital following collision near Drayton, Ont.
OPP say that a white car, silver minivan and a red pickup truck hauling a trailer collided near the intersection of Twelfth Line and Sideroad 16 in Mapleton on Sunday evening.
Crime
Apr 15
Driver suffers life-threatening injuries in crash in Wellington County: OPP
OPP say the driver of a pickup truck has been airlifted to an out-of-region trauma centre after an overnight collision. Police say the driver has life-threatening injuries.
Crime
Jan 19
Mount Forest driver dead following collision east of Fergus, Ont: OPP
A single vehicle collision east of Fergus has claimed the life of one Mount Forest driver. Wellington OPP say they died in hospital following a collision on March 1st.
Crime
Mar 19
Fergus man suffers life-threatening injuries after pick up truck crashes into house
Wellington County OPP are investigating the crash that occurred New year's Day on Wellington Road 15 south of Damascus.
Traffic
Jan 2
Applications open for Wellington OPP citizens police academy
Applications are open until Feb. 18, and you can apply to any one of the OPP offices in Wellington County, including Fergus. The 10-week program begins March 6.
Education
Feb 1
OPP looking to identify suspects in theft at Elora business
Two men were seen entering the store on Jan. 4 and taking $2,000 worth of merchandise, then leaving without paying.
Crime
Jan 24
Guelph woman killed after being struck by pickup truck on Highway 6: OPP
A pedestrian was killed as the result of a collision that closed Highway 6 on Wednesday morning, according to Wellington County OPP.
Crime
Dec 20, 2023
School bus involved in 3-vehicle crash east of Arthur: OPP
The crash happened on Wellington Road 16 at Line Thursday morning. Two people were hurt, one seriously; none were in the school bus.
Traffic
Jan 11
2 Centre Wellington seniors charged in historical sexual assault case
OPP investigators say two people have come forward to report incidents that occurred between 1961 and 1984.
Crime
Jan 10
Erin man faces sexual assault charges: Wellington OPP
Wellington OPP say they began investigating after receiving reports about sexual assaults at a home in Wellington County in 2023. A 58-year-old from Erin has been charged.
Crime
Jan 12
Same commercial yard in Aberfoyle was broken into twice within a week: OPP
Investigators say two individuals were seen going into trailers but nothing was reported stolen.
Crime
Jan 3
Who killed this couple and set their house on fire? OPP seek answers 25 years on
Roger Smith and Wendy Haveron died of blunt force trauma, Elgin County OPP say, and their house was deliberately set on fire in February 1999.
Crime
Feb 6
RIDE stats show impaired driving down in Guelph, up in Ontario’s West Region
Two charges were laid out of 1,600 vehicles stopped in Guelph. There were 14 charges laid in Wellington County.
Traffic
Jan 5
Ontario police release video of man allegedly stealing donation box
Provincial Police in Wellington County have released footage of a man they are looking to identify in connection with the theft of a charity donation box.
Crime
Feb 5
OPP’s $50K reward for tip led to solving Lucas Shortreed case
The Ontario Provincial Police say issued a $50,000 reward for a tip that led to them solving the 14-year-old Lucas Shortreed case.
Crime
Jan 5
