Wellington County News

• OPP lay impaired driving charges in fatal 2-vehicle crash near Erin

  Wellington OPP say one person is dead and another is injured following a two-vehicle collision on Sunday. The collision reportedly involved a pickup truck and a hatchback.

  Crime

  Jul 24, 2023
  
• Teen from Mount Forest, Ont. killed, 2 others injured in collision near Drayton

  One teen was killed and two others were seriously injured in a single-vehicle collision near Drayton, Ont., according to provincial police in Wellington County.

  Crime

  Mar 20, 2023
  
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• Puslinch, Ont. resident bilked out of over $300K by online scammer

  A resident of Puslinch, Ont., is out $300,000 after becoming the victim of an online scam, according to provincial police in Wellington County.

  Crime

  Feb 27, 2023
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• OPP release footage of failed break-in in Erin that involved a blowtorch

  Wellington County OPP have released video of suspects attempting to break into a vending machine with a blowtorch at a business in the town of Erin on Monday night.

  Crime

  Feb 22, 2023
• One person killed after transport truck collides with SUV north of Elora: OPP

  One person was killed after a transport truck collided with an SUV north of Elora on Wednesday afternoon, according to provincial police in Wellington County.

  Crime

  Jan 5, 2023
• Small plane crashes at Guelph Airpark, police say

  No injuries were reported to police as a result of the crash. Police say the Joint Rescue Coordination Centre and Transport Canada are investigating.

  Crime

  Sep 2, 2022
• Harriston teen killed in collision near Palmerston: OPP

  Wellington County OPP say that a 16-year-old from Harrison was killed over the weekend as a result of a collision near Palmerston.

  Crime

  Aug 29, 2022
• 4 Dodge Ram 1500s go missing in Fergus in 1 hour: Wellington County OPP

  Wellington County OPP say four Dodge Ram 1500 pickup trucks were stolen from homes in Fergus on Sunday morning despite the fact that they were locked and the keys were not used.

  Crime

  Aug 29, 2022
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• OPP identify man found in Guelph lake as a 21-year-old from Mississauga

  The body of Rayan Kaber was found by OPP on Monday. Police are thanking those who helped in the search.

  Canada

  Jul 19, 2022
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• Wind warning in effect for Guelph and Wellington, Huron, Perth counties

  Environment Canada issued a special weather statement for Guelph as well as Wellington and Huron counties and the northern portion of Perth County on Friday morning.

  Canada

  Jun 17, 2022