Wellington OPPÂ investigate sexual assault reported in Fergus
Police say an unknown man sexually assaulted a woman at a Fergus store on April 30. They're seeking the public's help and have released images on their website.
Crime
May 8
Wellington OPP arrest 2 in drug trafficking investigation
OPP say two men face drug trafficking-related charges following search warrants at three homes in the region, including in Arthur, last month.
Crime
Mar 22
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
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
Kitchener man in trauma centre after trike motorcycle and minivan collide: OPP
An investigation is underway in to the cause of the collision that occurred Thursday night on Wellington Road 21 west of Elora.
Traffic
May 17
Three men sought in alleged theft of cheque in Guelph-Eramosa: OPP
Investigators say a cheque for $38,000 was mailed to a vendor but was intercepted and deposited to a fraudulent bank account.
Crime
May 21
OPP releases more details on suspect in Fergus sex assault case
Investigators say the suspect may have been driving a dark sedan similar to a Volkswagen Jetta or Passat.
Crime
May 16
Two-vehicle crash closes intersection south of London, Ont.
Police have closed the intersection at Ron McNeil Line and Wellington Road, south of London, Ont., to investigate a Sunday morning crash that sent two people to hospital.
Traffic
May 5
Wellington OPP seek driver in connection with fatal 2023 collision in Erin
Police say they're looking for a Brampton man in connection with a collision last June that claimed the life of a 60-year-old driver from Fergus.
Crime
Feb 7
Man charged after donation box stolen from Tim Hortons: OPP
Wellington OPP say they've laid charges after a man from Mount Forest was caught on surveillance video stealing a donation box from a local Tim Hortons.
Crime
Feb 9
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
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
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
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
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
Exeter, Ont. evacuation was due to ‘unfounded’ hostage situation, OPP say
On Monday, OPP said the heavy police presence in Exeter, Ont., was due to a possible hostage situation, but that 'the situation was unfounded.'
Crime
Mar 18
Police ask public to evacuate or shelter in place along stretch of Main Street in Exeter, Ont.
A stretch of Main Street in Exeter, Ont., is evacuated with those unable or unwilling to leave asked to shelter in place, Huron OPP said Friday.
Crime
Mar 15
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
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