Crimes & Misdemeanors

As stormy winter weather continues to impact local roads, West Region OPP reminds motorists to drive with caution during stormy weather. If you absolutely must drive, it's critical to your safety that you plan for the trip, even if it's a short one. Safe winter driving means motorists should expect the unexpected and prepare for it. Here are a few recommended tips: Consider delaying your trip until the weather improves. Snowplow operators need time to clear the roads. If you must...

January 13 marked Amber Alert Awareness Day, and the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is reminding Ontarians that Amber Alerts are a call for the public's help to find a child in danger. An Amber Alert is an emergency broadcast that is issued in the event of a child abduction. It is only issued when the abducted child is believed to be at imminent risk of bodily harm or death. When the alert is issued, the description of the child (and, if...