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CTV News
19 hours ago
- CTV News
SIU invokes mandate after car crash in Lakeshore
The logo of the Ontario Special Investigations Unit is pictured in Toronto on Friday, April 12, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Arlyn McAdorey The Special Investigations Unit (SIU) has invoked its mandate after a single-vehicle collision in Lakeshore. On Monday just before 11 p.m., Essex OPP tried to conduct a traffic stop of a vehicle that it said failed to stop. Not long later, the vehicle got into a collision on Lakeshore Road 235. The driver was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. No further details have been released as the SIU investigates, and the OPP continues investigating the initial traffic stop. Anyone with information surrounding the incident is asked to contact Essex County OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online.
CTV News
2 days ago
- CTV News
Motorist nabbed speeding 116km/h in posted 60 zone slapped with stunt driving charge: OPP
Police pull over a vehicle on Sideroad 15 in Clearview Township on July 17, 2025, for allegedly speeding. Nottawasaga OPP says a vehicle caught speeding more than 50 kilometres per hour over the posted 60 limit in Clearview Township resulted in serious penalties for the driver. According to a social media post by OPP, the traffic stop was conducted on Sideroad 15 north of Highway 9 after the officer's radar device clocked the SUV speeding 116 km/h - 56 km/h above the limit. The 30-year-old driver was charged with stunt driving for the excessive speed, speeding 50+ km/h over the posted limit, and failing to provide an insurance card. "This kind of excessive speeding is extremely dangerous and puts everyone on the road at risk," OPP stated. "Please remember to slow down and drive responsibly — your safety, and the safety of others, depends on it." In Ontario, motorists caught speeding 40 km/h over the speed limit in zones below 80 km/h, or 50 km/h over the speed limit in zones of 80 km/h or more are hit with an automatic stunt driving charge. Stunt driving carries an immediate 30-day licence suspension and 14-day roadside vehicle impoundment. Stunt driving charges could also result in a criminal record.
CBC
2 days ago
- CBC
Elgin OPP officer struck by fleeing vehicle during traffic stop
Social Sharing An Elgin County police officer is in hospital with serious injuries after being hit by a driver fleeing a traffic stop. On Sunday morning at around 10:45 a.m., the officer saw a suspicious vehicle driving on Hwy. 3 between Centennial Avenue and First Avenue in St. Thomas, Elgin County Ontario Provincial Police officials said. The officer pulled the driver over and during the interaction, the driver drove away, striking the officer with the vehicle while fleeing. The OPP was able to track down the vehicle later on and the suspect is now in police custody while the investigation continues. OPP Sgt. Ed Sanchuk provided a video update on the incident, acknowledging the "good Samaritans" who helped the officer. "We just wanted to simply say 'Thank you' for everything you did for that officer today," he said. The injured officer remains in hospital in serious, but non-life threatening condition. Police are asking anyone with information or video footage related to the collision to contact them.
CTV News
3 days ago
- CTV News
Northern Ont. traffic stop leads to major drug seizure, two charged
A 31-year-old Limoges man and a 39-year-old Swastika woman were arrested Sunday after police found $75,000 worth of suspected drugs in their car. A 31-year-old Limoges man and a 39-year-old Swastika woman were arrested Sunday after police found $75,000 worth of suspected fentanyl, cocaine, meth and ketamine in their car. The driver also had a suspended licence. Both were held pending a court appearance. A routine traffic stop by the Ontario Provincial Police in Kirkland Lake led to the seizure of suspected drugs with an estimated street value of more than $75,000. At about 3:40 p.m. on July 13, officers pulled over a vehicle on Prospect Avenue after discovering the driver had a suspended licence. The driver was arrested without incident during the stop. Search uncovers suspected drugs, paraphernalia and cash OPP - Kirkland Lake Seizure Ontario Provincial Police seized quantities suspected fentanyl, cocaine, crack cocaine, methamphetamine and ketamine, three cell phones, a digital scale and other drug trafficking paraphernalia along with $4,475 in cash during a traffick stop in Kirkland Lake, Ont., on July 13, 2025. (Supplied/Ontario Provincial Police) 'A search of the vehicle and persons incident to arrest resulted in the seizure of suspected fentanyl, cocaine, crack cocaine, methamphetamine and ketamine… Also seized was a digital scale, three cell phones, drug paraphernalia and approximately $4,475 in Canadian currency,' OPP said in a news release. Authorities estimated the street value of the suspected drugs alone to be more than $75,000. Two facing multiple charges A 31-year-old man from Limoges, Ont., and a 39-year-old woman from Swastika, Ont., were each charged with four counts of drug trafficking. The man faces additional charges, including drug possession, possession of the proceeds of crime and driving with cannabis readily available along with the initial charge of driving while under suspension. The woman was also charged with disobeying a court order. The man accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear in court on Aug. 21 – while the woman was remanded into custody and is set to appear in court on July 18.
CTV News
14-07-2025
- CTV News
OPP target dangerous driving habits during week-long safety blitz
An Ontario Provincial Police officer conducts a traffic stop on Line 7 in Oro-Medonte, Ont. - File Image. Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are ramping up patrols on roads and highways this week as part of Operation Safe Driver Week, a campaign aimed at cracking down on unsafe driving behaviours. The annual initiative focuses on reducing collisions and improving overall road safety. This year, OPP says it will be paying close attention to aggressive driving, distracted driving, impaired driving, and commercial vehicle safety violations. Drivers can expect a higher-than-typical police presence on major routes, such as Highway 400, Highway 11, and along local roadways. 'Road safety is a shared responsibility. Let's all do our part during Operation Safe Driver Week, and every week, to drive safely and responsibly,' said OPP Sgt. Joe Brisebois. >>> Large trucks pulled from Highway 400 due to serious mechanical issues The campaign doesn't just target passenger vehicle drivers. Truck and commercial vehicle operators are also under the microscope, with officers watching for speeding, logbook violations, and equipment issues, like faulty brakes or unsecured loads. "We're targeting unsafe driving like speeding, tailgating and improper lane changes. Commercial drivers: stay compliant 24/7 with inspections, hours of service and cargo rules," OPP stated. Police say distracted driving is a major issue and anyone caught texting or holding a phone while behind the wheel can face hefty fines, along with potential demerit points and licence suspensions. Operation Safe Driver week runs until Sun., July 20.
