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OPP Police Press Releases South Bruce WFP

OPP Learning To Ride Bicycles – Patrols Start Once Training Wheels Removed?

(SOUTH BRUCE, ON) – Members of the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) will be out in the communities on bicycle patrol this summer. Several new officers have been trained on how to operate police bicycles. One of the biggest advantaged to bicycle patrol is its ability to go where traditional patrol vehicles can’t. Trail systems will be patrolled throughout the South Bruce Detachment area. 

“Our objective is to put officers in our communities engaging with the public on trails, beach fronts and areas that see a large amount of foot and pedal traffic”- Detachment Staff Sgt. Deb McClure.

Community education and engagement is a summer focus for the members of South Bruce OPP. 

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Hanover Police Police Press Releases

Police Catch & Release Woman Threatening To Harm People: Name Withheld To Endanger Community

On Sunday, April 7th, 2024, members of the Hanover Police received a report of threatening. Through investigation, police formed grounds to believe that an 18-year-old female of no fixed address had threatened to harm several people. On April 8th, 2024, the female was located and arrested by Hanover Police. She has been charged under the Criminal Code with several counts of Uttering Threats. She was later released with an upcoming court date in Walkerton.

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Brockton OPP Police Press Releases WFP

OPP Claim Driver Impaired By Drugs, Then Charge For Failure To Provide Sample

(BROCKTON, ON) – On April 18, 2024, at 7:11 a.m., the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a two vehicle collision on Highway 9 near Bruce Road 3 in Brockton.

One of the involved drivers displayed signs of impairment. Officers believed that the driver was impaired by drug; they were subsequently placed under arrest.

Cheyenne FORTUNE, 31-years-old, from the Municipality of Brockton was charged with:

  • Failure or refusal to comply with demand

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.