Wellington Opp

• 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
  
• 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
  
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• 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
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• 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
• 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
• 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
• Charges laid in fatal collision near Fergus

  OPP say a 30-year-old man from Tara is facing impaired driving-related charges following a collision in December 2023 that claimed the life of one individual.

  Crime

  Jan 12
• 1 person in serious condition following 2-vehicle collision in Erin

  Wellington OPP responded to reports of a two-vehicle collision on Sunday that sent five people to hospital with injuries. One person is reportedly in serious condition.

  Crime

  Nov 28, 2023
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• More than 100 impaired driving charges laid in 2022: Wellington OPP

  OPP say nearly 120 impaired-related driving charges were laid in 2022, although fatal crashes were down relative to last year. The Festive Ride campaign begins on Nov. 16.

  Crime

  Nov 8, 2023
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• Pedestrian killed following Guelph collision: OPP

  Wellington OPP say one pedestrian died after being struck by a pick-up truck at the Hanlon Expressway and Woodlawn Road on Thursday night.

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  Nov 3, 2023