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Fatal Collision

(PICTON, ON) – Members of the Prince Edward County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) continue to investigate a collision on Main Street Monday.

On April 1, 2024, shortly before 3:00 p.m., officers responded to a single vehicle collision on Main Street near Paul Street. Information obtained stated the 71-year-old driver was unconscious. The individual was transported to hospital where they were pronounced deceased. Preliminary information shows the individual had a medical episode prior to the collision.

While responding to the collision, a police cruiser was struck on its driver side. There were no injuries to either driver.

OPP would like to remind drivers to be aware of emergency vehicles responding to emergencies. Vehicles are directed to pull to the right when directed by emergency crews or vehicles.

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Picton OPP Only Caught 3 Drunk Drivers During Annual Enforcement Weekend #QuotaNotMet

(PICTON, ON) – Members of the Prince Edward County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) charged three individuals over the weekend with impaired offences.

On March 30, 2024, shortly before 2:30 a.m., officers conducted a traffic stop on County Road 4. As a result of the investigation, David KETTLE, age 67 from Prince Edward County was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
  • Operation while impaired- blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)

On the same date shortly before midnight, officers conducted a traffic stop on Main Street Picton and spoke with the driver. As a result of the investigation, Robert LAINE, age 36 from Prince Edward County was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
  • Operation while impaired- blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)

On Sunday March 31, 2024, officers conducted a traffic stop on County Road 1 and spoke with the driver. As a result of the investigation, Chuck KEEPING, age 44 from Orangeville was charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
  • Operation while impaired- blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)

The drivers were released from custody and are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice at a later date. They also had their licences suspended for 90 days and vehicles impounded for seven.

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Cocaine & Weapons Bust

(PICTON, ON) – The East Region Community Street Crime Unit has arrested and charged two individuals after executing a search warrant in Picton yesterday.

On March 21, 2024 a search warrant was executed on Nery Avenue with the assistance of the East Region Tactics and Rescue Unit, Emergency Response Team and Canine Unit. As a result of the warrant, officers seized a firearm, a prohibited device, ammunition and a quantity of suspected cocaine.

Thomas MCCUMBER, age 34 and Amber RODGERS, age 28, both from Prince Edward County were charged with the following offences:

  • Possession of a schedule one substance for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine
  • Possession of a weapon for dangerous purpose
  • Unauthorized possession of a firearm
  • Careless storage of firearm, weapon, prohibited device or ammunition
  • Knowledge of unauthorized possession of weapon

Both individuals were held for a bail hearing before the Ontario Court of Justice on March 22, 2024.

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Ramandeep LEHAL – Impaired Driving

(PICTON, ON) – Members of the Prince Edward County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged a driver with refusal as result of a single vehicle collision.

Earlier this morning, shortly after midnight, officers responded alongside Hastings Quinte EMS and Prince Edward County Fire and Rescue to the collision on Miller Road. Officers spoke with the driver and a demand for an approved screening device was made. As a result, the driver was arrested. Ramandeep LEHAL, age 43 from Prince Edward County, was charged with the following offences:

·        Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

·        Failure or refusal to comply with demand

·        Dangerous operation

·        Operate a motor vehicle without insurance

The driver was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Picton on March 20, 2024. The driver also had their licence suspended for 90 days and vehicle impounded for seven days.