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CTV News
27-05-2025
- General
- CTV News
Elgin OPP launches Project Lifesaver
Elgin OPP has officially launched Project Lifesaver in the area. The project is a 'community-based, public safety, non-profit organization that provides locating technology.' The aim is to help find vulnerable people, like those with dementia and cognitive-related disabilities, who are 'prone to wander.' Community members can register their loved ones with Project Lifesaver, who will then wear a wristband that looks similar to a watch. The band will give off a tracking location to police to quickly find the missing person. Project Lifesaver Elgin OPP Terri Snell with Victim Services Elgin holds a Project Lifesaver wristband. (Source: Elgin OPP) According to a news release, those who are part of Project Lifesaver are typically found within 30 minutes. No person part of the project has died since its inception in 2005. If you are interested in partaking in Project Lifesaver, you can contact Victim Services Elgin at 519-631-3182.
CTV News
09-05-2025
- CTV News
Southwold break-in leads to drug and weapons seizure, three arrests
Weapons and drugs have been seized after a break-and-enter call in Southwold Township. On April 29 around 4:15 p.m., Elgin OPP responded to an emergency call with a report of a break-and-enter in progress. The report said four masked people were seen with a gun. Drugs seized Bush Line raid Items seized by OPP. (Source: OPP) When officers arrived on scene, one person was taken into custody without incident. Two others escaped the address on Bush Line but were later located on April 30 and arrested. Following the incident, OPP executed search warrants at two homes on Bush Line and one in St. Thomas. The warrants seized: Two handguns One conducted energy device Five pellet guns Two butterfly knives Large quantities of cocaine, oxycodone, hydromorphone, and clonazepam Scales Cell phones Packaging material $4,500 in cash The estimated street value of the drugs is $21,600. Drugs seized Bush Line raid Items seized by OPP. (Source: OPP) The ongoing investigation has so far led to three people being charged. A 35-year-old St. Thomas man is charged with: Possession of a firearm or ammunition contrary to prohibition Careless use of firearm, weapon, prohibited device or ammunition Two counts of possession of a weapon for a dangerous person Possession of an imitation weapon for a dangerous purpose Unauthorized possession of a firearm Unauthorized possession of a weapon Possession for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine Three counts of possession for the purpose of trafficking – opioid other than heroin A 39-year-old woman from St. Thomas is charged with: Careless use of a firearm, weapon, prohibited device or ammunition Two counts of possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose Unauthorized possession of an imitation weapon for a dangerous purpose Unauthorized possession of a firearm Unauthorized possession of a weapon Possession for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine Three counts of possession for the purpose of trafficking – opioid other than heroin A 33-year-old man from Ingersoll has been charged with: Failure to comply with release order Careless use of a firearm, weapon, prohibited device or ammunition Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose Unauthorized possession of a firearm Anyone with information that could assist the investigation is asked to call police at 1-888-310-1122. Crime Stoppers can also be contacted at 1-800-222-8477.
