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Kevin M. GIBSON – Theft

(GUELPH-ERAMOSA, ON) – On August 31, 2024, at approximately 3:30 p.m. the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) began an investigation into the theft of copper wire from hydro lines. The damages and losses were reported at upwards of $100,000. With the help of the West Region Emergency Response Team (ERT) the investigation has led to the arrest of Kevin M. GIBSON, of Cambridge, he has been charged with:

  • Theft Over $5000 contrary to the Criminal Code
  • Mischief – Destroys or damages property contrary to the Criminal Code

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice – Guelph, at a later date.

The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information regarding this incident should contact the Wellington County OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a tip on-line at www.csgw.tips. You may be eligible for a reward from Crime Stoppers of up to $2,000.

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Akash RANA Was Arrested

(GUELPH – ERAMOSA, ON) -) On September 3, 2024, at approximately 12:00 a.m. a member of Wellington County OPP stopped the driver of a blue sedan on Wellington Road 124, Guelph – Eramosa. As a result of the investigation, Akash RANA, 24-years-old of Kitchener, was charged with:

  • Operation While Impaired – Alcohol and Drugs contrary to the Criminal Code
  • Dangerous Operation contrary to the Criminal Code
  • Instrument for use in Copying Credit Cards – Possession contrary to the Criminal Code
  • Possess – Credit Card Data contrary to the Criminal Code

The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario court of justice – Guelph, at a later date.

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Fatal Collision Near Rockwood

(TOWNSHIP OF GUELPH/ERAMOSA, ON) – On May 19, 2024, at approximately 3:30 a.m., Wellington County OPP responded to a single vehicle collision on Fourth Line, north of Highway 7. It was reported that a white pickup truck had left the roadway and that the single occupant was seriously injured.

OPP, Guelph/Eramosa Fire and Emergency Services Department and Guelph-Wellington Paramedic Service attend the scene however the driver, a 32-year-old from Lakehurst, was pronounced deceased at scene.

Traffic Incident Management and Enforcement (T.I.M.E.) team attended the scene and is assisting with the investigation. The office of the Chief Coroner was notified and attended the scene. The cause of the collision is still under investigation and anyone with information related to it is asked to call 1-888-310-1122.

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Fatal Collision

(GUELPH, ON) – Members of the Mississauga Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police are investigating a fatal two-vehicle collision.

On Sunday May 5, 2024 at approximately 3:30 a.m. were called to a two vehicle collision on Highway 401 Eastbound at Guelph Line, City of Milton. A 28 year-old from Milton was travelling westbound in the eastbound lanes when she collided with sedan driven by a 22 year-old male from Brampton. The female driver, who was the lone occupant, was pronounced deceased at the scene. The male driver who was the lone occupant in his vehicle was transported to a Toronto area hospital in life threatening condition.

The OPP Highway Safety Division Traffic Support Unit is assisting with the investigation. The eastbound lanes of Highway 401 were closed between Highway 6 and Appleby Line.

Any witnesses or anyone with information is asked to call the Mississauga OPP at 905-278-6131