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OPP Police Press Releases Puslinch

39 Year Old Driving Truck Charged

(PUSLINCH TWP, ON) – The Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Traffic Management Unit charge Puslinch resident under the Highway Traffic Act.

On May 7, 2025, at approximately 4:30 p.m., the Wellington County OPP Traffic Management Unit were conducting proactive traffic enforcement and initiated a traffic stop on a commercial motor vehicle (CMV) on Watson Road South within Puslinch Township.

As a result of the investigation, a 39-year-old from Puslinch is charged under the Highway Traffic Act with:

  • Drive commercial motor vehicle with a major defect in it or in drawn vehicle
  • Drive commercial motor vehicle – no licence
  • Driver – fail to properly wear seat belt
  • Fail to surrender CVOR certificate

Additionally, the accused was also given a warning under the Highway Traffic Act for:

  • Fail to accurately complete daily inspection report

Commercial motor vehicle (CMV) collisions carry unique risks. Due to the size and weight of these large vehicles, when they are involved in a collision – especially on a highway – the outcome can be catastrophic. CMVs can weigh more than 60,000 kg. (132,277 lbs). When combined with speeds ranging from 80 to 105 km/h, these vehicles generate significant momentum and energy, giving them the potential to cause extensive loss of life, injuries and property damage. The OPP recognizes that there are many safe, responsible CMV drivers who contribute to safe roads in Ontario.

If you have an urgent traffic complaint or if you suspect someone is driving while their ability to operate a motor vehicle is impaired by drugs or alcohol, please call 911 immediately. If you have a non-emergency traffic complaint, you may also call 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS). You may be eligible for a reward from Crime Stoppers of up to $2,000.

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Central Elgin OPP Police Press Releases

School Bus Collision – 24 Year Old Charged

(CENTRAL ELGIN, ON) – On April 8, 2025, at approximately 8:50 a.m. The Elgin County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), St. Thomas Detachment responded to report of a collision involving a passenger vehicle and a school bus on Wellington Road and McBain Line in the Municipality of Central Elgin.

No injuries were reported.

As a result of the investigation, the driver of one of the involved vehicles, a 24-year-old from the city of St. Thomas, was charged with:

  • Drive Motor Vehicle – No Licence

If anyone was driving in the area at the time and have dash cam footage or may have witnessed the collision, please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or leave an anonymous online message at https://stthomascrimestoppers.ca/ where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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Brant OPP Police Press Releases

Jeremy PEARCE Was Arrested

(Brant, ON) – A Brantford resident is facing charges following a traffic stop on Sour Springs Road.

On June 29, 2024, at approximately 9:40 a.m., a member of the Brant Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) was on general patrol when a black Ford caught their interest after the officer was alerted by the Automatic License Plate Recognition (ALPR) system of a possible validation expiry.

A traffic stop was initiated. Upon speaking to the driver and conducting a Ministry of Transportation (MTO) query it was determined that the driver falsely identified themselves.

As a result, Jeremy PEARCE, a 47-year-old of Brantford, has been charged under the Criminal Code and Highway Traffic Act with:

  • Obstruct Peace Officer
  • Drive Motor vehicle – No Licence

The accused has been released and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Brantford on July 26th, 2024.