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8 hours ago
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Suspect arrested after fatal hit-and-run in Hanover
A suspect has been arrested and charged after failing to remain when he fatally struck a woman. On June 11, 66-year-old Sheila Lamont died from her injuries after she was struck by a red Chrysler PT Cruiser on 7th Avenue near Hanover Park. The driver fled the scene, and the car was found destroyed by fire in the Municipality of Brockton. The suspect, 33-year-old Codie Bloom, was arrested on Thursday evening after he was located walking in Walkerton on McNabb Street. Bloom has been charged with dangerous driving causing death and fail to remain at a collision resulting in death and arson. His next scheduled court date is June 27 at the Walkerton Bail Court. This investigation remains active and ongoing.
CTV News
10 hours ago
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Arrest made in fatal Hanover hit-and-run crash
Codie Bloom in an undated photo provided by the Hanover Police Service. A man wanted for a fatal hit and run collision in Hanover has finally been arrested. On June 11, a 66-year-old woman was walking on 7th Avenue, near Hanover Park, when she was struck by red Chrysler PT Cruiser. The vehicle fled the scene of the crash. The victim, now identified as Sheila Lamont, was taken to the Hanover and District Hospital where she subsequently died from her injuries. Police immediately began a search for the PT Cruiser, which was eventually found abandoned and destroyed by fire along Sideroad 25. 2007 PT Cruiser burned arson hit and run collision hanover A 2007 PT Cruiser found burned on Sideroad 25 near Hanover. (Source: Hanover Police) The driver was nowhere to be found. Police later identified the driver as Codie Bloom and shared the 33-year-old's image in the hopes someone would call in a tip. On June 19, Bloom was arrested. Hanover Police said he was picked up by Ontario Provincial Police while walking on McNabb Street in Walkerton. He's been charged with dangerous driving causing death, failing to remain at a collision resulting in death and arson. 'This investigation remains active and ongoing,' a media release said. 'Hanover Police investigators continue to track down leads and encourages those with information who have not yet spoken to police to come forward by calling 519-364-2411 or Crimestoppers of Grey Bruce at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).' Bloom remains in police custody.
CTV News
3 days ago
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Man wanted for fatal hit-and-run collision in Hanover
Codie Bloom in an undated photo provided by the Hanover Police Service. The Hanover Police Service is looking for a 33-year-old man accused in a fatal collision involving a pedestrian. On June 11, a 66-year-old woman was struck and killed by the driver of a red 2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser. The vehicle fled from the scene of the crash. It was later found abandoned in a bush lot on Sideroad 25, near Morry's Trailer Sales. Police said it had been destroyed in a fire. 2007 PT Cruiser burned arson hit and run collision hanover A 2007 PT Cruiser found burned on Sideroad 25 near Hanover. (Source: Hanover Police) The driver has been identified as 33-year-old Codie Bloom. He's wanted for dangerous driving causing death, failing to remain at a collision resulting in death and arson. Police said he has connections to Grey, Bruce, Huron and Wellington counties. 'Those close to Bloom are reminded not to provide him any assistance in anyway as they could face criminal prosecution for being an accessory after the fact,' the release warned. Tips can be made to the Hanover Police Service at 519-364-2411 or Crime Stoppers of Grey Bruce at 1-800-222-8477.
