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Huron-Kinloss OPP Police Press Releases

Lucknow Fire

(HURON-KINLOSS, ON) – On September 10, 2025, at approximately 8:42 a.m., the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and the Lucknow & District Fire Department responded to a structure fire at a condo unit along Montgomery Lane in Lucknow, Township of Huron-Kinloss.

Multiple units at the location have been affected, resulting in approximately 20 residents being displaced for the remainder of the day. There are no reported injuries, and the Township of Huron-Kinloss has opened a local arena for temporary shelter for these residents. Assistance programs have been engaged and will be attending. The fire is not being treated as suspicious and no roads are closed.

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Haldimand OPP Police Press Releases

Human Remains Found Following House Fire

(HALDIMAND COUNTY, ON) – On Sunday, May 11, 2025, at approximately 3:32 a.m., the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Haldimand County Detachment, Haldimand County Fire Department, and Paramedic Services responded to a fire at a Kinross Street, Caledonia address.

Attending firefighters arrived on scene and were met with a fully engulfed house fire. Firefighters were able to extinguish the fire however human remains were located inside the home. The identity of the deceased remains under investigation.

The Haldimand County OPP Crime Unit is continuing to investigate in conjunction with the Office of the Fire Marshall, the Office of the Chief Coroner and Ontario Forensic Pathology Service. 

The fire is not being treated as suspicious, and no foul play is suspected.

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Dundalk OPP Police Press Releases

Dundalk Fire – Police Investigating

(DUNDALK, ON) – On May 16, 2025, at approximately 5:30 a.m., members of the Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), along with firefighters from Dundalk, and Shelburne responded to a reported structure fire at a residence on Mackenzie Street in Dundalk.

Emergency crews worked to fully extinguish the blaze. There were no occupants in the residence at the time.

The investigation into the cause of the fire is ongoing. Grey Bruce OPP are asking residents of Mackenzie Street to check their cameras for any suspicious activity and contact the Grey Bruce OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you can submit a tip through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or online at [email protected].

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Clarence-Rockland OPP Police Press Releases

2 Jump From 2nd Story Window Taken To Hospital

(CLARENCE-ROCKLAND, ON) – The cause of a structure fire in Rockland remains under investigation.

The fire, at a two-storey apartment building on Laurier Street near Edwards Street, was reported on Monday, April 28, 2025, at approximately 12:30 p.m.

Two people were transported to hospital after they jumped from a second storey window.

The Clarence-Rockland Fire Department extinguished the blaze and ensured no one else was in the building.

The cause of the fire remains under investigation by the Russell County OPP Crime Unit and the Office of the Fire Marshal.

Anyone with information that could assist with the investigation, or any relevant doorbell or dashcam video, should contact the Russell County OPP at 1-888-310-1122 and refer to incident E250525814. If you have information but want to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or report online at ontariocrimestoppers.ca.

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Huron-Kinloss OPP Police Press Releases

Suspicious Fire In Huron-Kinloss

(HURON-KINLOSS, ON) – Members of the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), are investigating a suspicious fire in the Township of Huron-Kinloss.

On April 3, 2025, at approximately 10:16 p.m., the South Bruce OPP, Lucknow Fire Department, and the Kincardine Fire Department responded to a structure fire at a residential property along Bruce Road 86, Township of Huron-Kinloss.

Police closed a section of Bruce Road 86 while crews fought the fire.

Members of the South Bruce OPP Crime Unit and the OPP Forensic Identification Services (FIS) attended the scene to assist with the investigation as fire officials deemed the fire to be suspicious.

All resources have since cleared the scene. There was no injuries involved and the investigation remains ongoing.

The South Bruce OPP is requesting anyone with information to call 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a secure web-tip at www.cstip.ca, where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000.

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Northumerland OPP Police Press Releases

Fire!

(NORTHUMBERLAND, ON) – The Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded a variation of incidents over the weekend.

On March 22, 2025, at around 4:00 a.m., Police and the Township of Cramahe Fire Department responded to a structure fire at a commercial premises on King Street East in Colborne.

Emergency services arrived and spoke with the lone occupant who was out of the building and uninjured. Fire fighters tackled the blaze as police closed the road in the area with diversions in place.

The road was opened at approximately 8:45 a.m. The Office of the Fire Marshall had been contacted in relation to the incident. At this time, foul play is not suspected by investigators.

On March 22, 2025, a nearby regional police service contacted OPP in regard to a vehicle recovered in their area and believed to be stolen from Northumberland. Officers confirmed that the passenger vehicle had been taken from an address in the Municipality in Brighton on March 12, 2025. The vehicle was unoccupied and the investigation into the circumstances regarding the theft remains ongoing.

On March 23, 2025, shortly after 2:00 p.m., a member of the public reported a suspected impaired driver in a pickup truck on Hillcrest Road in the Municipality of Port Hope.

Police patrolled the area and located the vehicle in the ditch. Officers spoke to the uninjured driver and entered into an impaired operation investigation. The accused was then taken into custody and transported to a local detachment for further tests.

Cameron CLARKE (age 50) from the Municipality of Port Hope, has been charged with:

–      Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

–      Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus).

In addition to a future court date for the accused, a further 90-day Administrative Driver Licence Suspension (ADLS) and a seven-day vehicle impound was initiated as per statute

On March 24, 2025, at approximately 12:20 a.m., an officer was on patrol on County Road 2, in the Township of Cramahe in response to a traffic complaint regarding a possible impaired driver. Police located the vehicle matching the description provided and through investigation, found the motorist to be prohibited from driving.

As a result, Allister MCCULLOUGH (age 53) from Belleville, has been charged with:

–      Operation while prohibited

–      Driving while under suspension – three counts

–      Class G1 licence holder – unaccompanied by qualified driver

–      Class G1 licence holder – drive at unlawful hour.

In addition to a future court date, the accused had their vehicle impounded for 45 days.

Northumberland OPP also responded a number of collisions. Of note, officers responded a single motor vehicle collision on March 23, 2025, at around 8:40 a.m. The incident occurred on Highway 401 eastbound in the Township of Cramahe and the vehicle had been reported to roll and come to rest on it’s roof.

Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and the fire department also responded to the collision where the driver was transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

As traffic was slowing down on approach to an unrelated collision on March 23, 2025, shortly before 09:00 on Highway 401 eastbound in the Municipality of Port Hope, a driver was involved in a single vehicle collision which resulted in minor injuries. An 18-year-old male from Picton, was charged with Careless Driving.

On March 24, 2024, at around 8:10 a.m., OPP responded to a single vehicle collision in the area of County Road 45 and County Road 9 in the Township of Alnwick/Haldimand. The vehicle was reported to have rolled several times before coming to rest.

The Fire Department and EMS also responded to the scene where upon arrival, all occupants were out of the passenger vehicle. One individual was transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. This investigation remains ongoing.

The Northumberland OPP is committed to reducing and preventing injuries on roads, highways, waterways, and trails, while enhancing safety for motorists and all other road users through public education and enforcement. We continue to urge motorists to slow down, stay alert, leave extra space and adjust driving according to conditions and hazards. 

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OPP Police Press Releases Saugeen Shores Police

Fire – One Sent To Hospital

On February 20th 2025 at approximately 3:55pm Saugeen Shores Police were dispatched to a report of a fire at a residential address in the 300 block of Bricker Street, Port Elgin.

Saugeen Shores Fire Services and Paramedics also attended and were able to extract an adult female from the second story of the home. She was transported by Paramedics to Hospital for further medical assessment. 

No other people were located within the home.

At this time the fire is not considered suspicious. 

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OPP Orangeville Police Press Releases

Homeless Camp Burnt To Ground

(ORANGEVILLE, ON) – Officers from the Dufferin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), alongside Orangeville Fire Services, responded to a fire in the Town of Orangeville.

On January 10, 2025, just before 4:00p.m., Dufferin OPP responded to a fully engulfed homeless encampment at a location on First Street within the Town of Orangeville. No injuries were reported.

Orangeville Fire Services were able to put out the flames and confirm there were no safety concerns. The Dufferin OPP would like to thank the multiple members of the public who placed calls to emergency services in relation to this fire.

The Dufferin OPP recognizes that the cold weather poses many risks to people living unhoused. Out of the Cold is a program run by Choices Youth Shelter located at 59 Town Line, and will operate seven days a week from 9:00p.m., to 8:00a.m. This program partners with the County of Dufferin and the Town of Orangeville to try and assist in providing shelter to encourage people living unhoused to come inside, out of the cold

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Huntsville OPP Police Press Releases

School Bus Destroyed By Fire

(HUNTSVILLE, ON) – At 8:32 a.m., Huntsville O.P.P. responded to a school bus on fire on Earls Road in Huntsville. All students were evacuated from the bus and transported to their schools by other buses. There were no injuries to any students or the driver.

Huntsville Fire Department attended the scene to extinguish fire and Hydro One crews attended to ensure sure no loss of services to power in the area as power lines were near the fully engulfed vehicle.

Earls Road has been re-opened and there is no further police investigation at this time. 

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Espanola OPP Police Press Releases

2 Located After House Fire

(ESPANOLA, ON) – Two people are safe following a house fire in Espanola.

On December 20, 2024, at approximately 12:00 a.m., the Manitoulin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), along with the Espanola Fire Department, responded to a house fire on Mead Boulevard in Espanola. Two people were able to escape the from the house and were transported to a local hospital by Manitoulin-Sudbury Paramedic Services with non-life-threatening injuries.

Investigation into the circumstances of the fire revealed it to be non-suspicious.

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Alliston OPP Police Press Releases

Mother & Child Escape Fire

(ALLISTON, ON) – On December 16, shortly before 1:30 p.m., members of the Nottawasaga Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police, New Tecumseth Fire Department and Simcoe County Paramedics responded to a structure fire.

OPP Nottawasaga Detachment and New Tecumseth Fire Department responded to a report of large house fire at a residence on Previn Court in the Town of New Tecumseth. Upon arrival the home was visibly engulfed in smoke. A mother and a small child were able to safely evacuate the home prior to officers’ arrival with no injuries due to working fire alarms in the home.

The fire did not spread to the near by residences and was put out several hours later. The cause of the fire is unknown at this time but appeared to have come from the children’s game room in the basement, it is not considered to be suspicious.

The roadway near the residence was temporarily closed until the fire was put out, and re-opened at 6:00 p.m. The family will be staying with relatives for the holidays.

Members of the Nottawasaga OPP are committed to public safety, delivering proactive and innovative policing in partnership with our communities. Officers value your contribution to building safe communities. If you have information about suspected unlawful activity, please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers to remain anonymous at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or www.crimestopperssdm.com.

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OPP Police Press Releases Portland

Fatal Structure Fire

(PORTLAND, ON) – TheLeeds County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating the death of cyclist on the shoulder of a County Road.

On June 8, 2024, shortly after 10:00 a.m., members of the OPP were dispatched to County Road 42, near Settlement Road, after several concerned citizens came to the aid of the 71 year-old from Ottawa, who appeared to have fallen off their bicycle.

Leeds OPP have ruled out a collision. It was determined the person was projected over the front of their bicycle after a foreign object entered the front wheel and brought the bicycle to an abrupt stop.

The Office of the Chief Coroner and the Ontario Forensic Pathology Service have since taken charge of the investigation.

The roadway had closed during the investigation, but has since re-opened.

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Lakeshore OPP Police Press Releases

Trucker Saves Load – #StillHereos

(LAKESHORE, ON) – On April 11, 2024, at approximately 4:27 a.m., members of the Lakeshore Detachment Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) along with Lakeshore Fire & Rescue were responded to a report of a tractor trailer fire on Highway 401 East, east of Puce Road in the Municipality of Lakeshore. 

The driver of the truck was travelling eastbound on Highway 401 when he observed smoke inside of his vehicle.  He was able to pull over to the shoulder and disconnect the tractor from the trailer. The driver then pulled the tractor ahead away from the trailer and exited the tractor before it fully ignited in flames. The tractor was destroyed, the trailer sustained no damage. The transport truck was not carrying any dangerous materials.

No injuries were reported.

Eastbound lanes of the 401 were temporarily closed to allow for clean up.

See attached photos courtesy of Lakeshore Fire & Rescue.