On September 17, 2025, at approximately 11:04 p.m., members of the Kingsville OPP Detachment, Kingsville Fire and Rescue and Essex-Windsor Emergency Medical Services (EMS) responded to a collision involving a cyclist and passenger vehicle on County Road 20, west of McCain Side Road in Kingsville. The driver of the passenger […]
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Break And Enter Suspect Arrested In Kingsville
On September 13, 2025, at approximately 5:30 a.m., members from the Kingsville OPP detachment responded to a report of a Break and Enter to a business in the 100 block of Division Street South in Kingsville. Police attended the business and located an individual nearby. As a result, a 32 […]
Kingsville Traffic Stop Leads To Criminal Charges
On September 11, 2025, at approximately 9:07 p.m., a member from the Essex County OPP Detachment was on patrol along County Road 23 in Kingsville. The officer observed a vehicle travelling without proper lighting and initiated a traffic stop. Upon speaking to the driver, it was determined that the driver […]
Three-Vehicle Collision On Hwy 3 Results In Charges
On September 11, 2025, at approximately 10:24 p.m., members from the Kingsville OPP, Essex-Windsor Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and Kingsville Fire Department, responded to a three-vehicle collision on Highway 3, between County Road 34 and County Road 31 in the Town of Kingsville. As a result of the investigation, a […]
Serious Collision Causes Road Closures In Kingsville
The Kingsville Detachment of the OPP is currently investigating a two-vehicle collision on County Road 34 and County Road 18 in Kingsville. On September 9, 2025, at approximately 10:00 p.m., emergency services including members of the Essex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Essex-Windsor Emergency Medical Services, Kingsville Fire Department attended […]
Correction: Kingsville Collision Leads To Charges
Two vehicles involved, one driver suffered non-life-threatening injuries One person has been charged following a collision in Kingsville. On September 7, 2025, at approximately 3:37 a.m., members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a a motor vehicle collision involving two vehicles on Highway 3 at County Road 31 in […]
OPP Launches Wellness Service Dog Program
The Ontario Provincial Police is proud to introduce a new OPP Wellness Service Dog Program as part of its ongoing commitment to supporting the mental health and well-being of its members. At the heart of the program is Ranger, an 18-month-old Labrador/Golden Retriever cross, who is partnered with a peer-support […]
OPP Issue Reminder For Long Weekend – Make It A Safe One!
With Ontario residents and visitors taking to highways and roads for the last long weekend of the summer, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is counting on all road users to help ensure everyone makes it to and from their destinations safely. Despite OPP officers working 24/7 across the province to […]
Lake St. Clair Marine Accident Claims Life Of Second Teen
On Thursday August 14, 2025, at approximately 2:00 p.m., members of the Lakeshore OPP Detachment, Essex-Windsor Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and Lakeshore Fire Rescue responded to a marine collision involving a single personal watercraft on Lake St Clair near Couture Beach in the Municipality of Lakeshore. First responders arrived on […]
OPP Report Fatal Personal Watercraft Collision On Lake St. Clair
On Thursday August 14, 2025, at approximately 2:00 p.m., members of the Lakeshore OPP Detachment, Essex-Windsor Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and Lakeshore Fire Rescue responded to a marine collision involving a single personal watercraft on Lake St. Clair near Couture Beach in the Municipality of Lakeshore. First responders arrived […]
Collision In Leamington Leads To Impaired Charges
On August 3, 2025, at approximately 5:56 a.m., members of the Leamington OPP Detachment along with Essex-Windsor Emergency Medical Services (EMS) responded to a two-vehicle collision on Seacliff Drive West, Municipality of Leamington. Officers arrived on scene and determined that a female driver sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to […]
Bicycle Theft Investigation Leads To Two Arrests In Leamington
Essex County OPP has charged two individuals after a bicycle theft investigation in Leamington. In June 2025, Essex County OPP along with the Essex County Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) initiated a proactive “bait bicycle” initiative to address the numerous thefts of bicycles in the Municipality of Leamington. This involved […]
OPP Reminds Community Of Road Closures This Weekend
Hogs For Hospice event will bring increased traffic and road closures The Essex County OPP would like to remind the public that the Hogs for Hospice Motorcycle Rally is set to take place this weekend in Leamington, bringing in thousands of visitors to the county. As a result, residents and […]
Multiple Impaired Drivers Charged Over The Weekend
The Essex County OPP charged three drivers over the weekend with impaired driving. On July 19, 2023 at approximately 2:30 a.m., members of the Kingsville OPP Detachment responded to a report of a single motor vehicle collision on Highway 3 in the Town of Kingsville. Police arrived on scene and […]
OPP Reminds Public To Stay Alert And Informed
Due to widespread weather-related incidents, including flooding, forest fires, extreme heat, and hazardous driving conditions, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is urging the public to remain alert and informed by using the appropriate resources for timely updates. The public is reminded to call 911 in the event of an emergency. […]
OPP Issue Safety Reminder Following Numerous Marine Incidents
The OPP is reminding those using the province’s waterways this summer to stay safe. This weekend a large number of marine incidents were reported across the province. OPP members from various detachments were called out to multiple incidents on OPP patrolled waterways, and police are urging the public to take […]
OPP Investigating Robbery In Leamington
The Leamington OPP Detachment is investigating a robbery that occurred in Leamington. On Friday July 11, 2025, at approximately 8:15 a.m., two unknown individuals armed with a handgun, attended a residence in the 200 block of Erie Street North in the Municipality of Leamington. The individuals entered a residence, confronted the […]
OPP Launch CAMSafe Program In Essex County
In the interest of increased public safety, Essex County OPP Detachment Commander Superintendent Mark Loucas is very pleased to notify the residents of Essex County that on Monday June 23, 2025, the Essex County OPP will be implementing a technology-based community safety resource named CAMSafe. CAMSafe is a program aimed […]
Update #1 – OPP Locate Missing Person – Leamington
Missing Person Located Deceased On June 13, 2025, members of the Leamington OPP received a report that Vanessa, 32 years of age, was missing from the Municipality of Leamington. On June 17, 2025, the missing person was located deceased in the 100 block of Erie Street South in the Municipality […]
OPP Marine Unit Locates Stolen GTA Backhoe
The Essex County OPP Marine Unit is investigating a theft after the recovery of a stolen backhoe in the LaSalle Channel of the Detroit River. On Tuesday June 3, 2025, at approximately 9:00 a.m. the Essex County OPP Marine Unit was on patrol in the LaSalle Channel of the Detroit […]
OPP Investigation Underway In Leamington
On Tuesday June 17, 2025, at approximately 8:00 a.m., members of the Leamington OPP Detachment responded to an assist call where a deceased person was discovered in the 100 block of Erie Street South in the Municipality of Leamington. The investigation is in its early stages. As more information becomes […]
Update #1 – OPP Locate Missing Person – Lakeshore
Donavon Has Been Located On June 16, 2025, members of the Lakeshore OPP received a report that Donavon, 51-years-of-age, was missing from the Municipality of Lakeshore since June 14, 2025. On June 16, 2025, the male was located safe. Essex County OPP would like to thank the media and the […]
OPP Seeking Public Assistance To Locate Missing Person – Lakeshore
The Lakeshore OPP Detachment is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a missing person from the Municipality of Lakeshore. On June 16, 2025, members of the Lakeshore OPP received a report that Donavon, 51 years of age, was missing from the Municipality of Lakeshore. He was last seen in the […]
OPP Seeking Public Assistance To Locate Missing Person – Leamington
The Leamington OPP Detachment is seeking the public’s assistance to locate a missing person. On June 13, 2025, members of the Leamington OPP received a report that Vanessa, 32 years of age, was missing from the Municipality of Leamington. She was last seen on Longfield Lane in Leamington on June 11, […]
OPP Investigate Fatal Motorcycle Collision
On June 2, 2025, at approximately 11:48 a.m., members of the Essex OPP Detachment, Essex Fire and Rescue Services and Essex-Windsor Emergency Medical Services (EMS) responded to a collision involving a motorcycle and passenger vehicle on County Road 18, west of County Road 15 in the Town of Essex. The […]
OPP Continue Patrols Throughout The Long Weekend
Enforcement Includes Charges on Land and on Water Essex OPP officers continue their enforcement this Victoria Day long weekend as they participate in the province-wide campaign for Canada Road Safety Week and Safe Boating Week. You will continue to see extra patrols around the clock to keep the motoring public […]
OPP Target Unsafe Driving In School Bus Safety Campaign
Officers with the OPP West Region are taking steps to combat a recent spike in school bus crashes with a new traffic enforcement campaign aimed at ensuring the safety of our Region’s school children. The campaign, “Safety Stops Here”, runs from May 12, 2025, until May 15, 2025. West Region OPP […]
OPP Execute Search Warrant In Leamington
Police have charged an individual following the execution of a warrant in Leamington On May 9, 2025, the OPP Essex County Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), West Region OPP Tactical Rescue Unit (TRU), OPP Emergency Response Team (ERT) Unit, OPP K9 Unit and Leamington OPP uniform members, executed a search […]
Essex County OPP Warn Residents Of Ponzi Style Fraud
The Essex County OPP would like to remind the public to be wary of investment scams and would like to raise awareness regarding a new Ponzi style investment scam circulating within Essex County. On January 17, 2025, Leamington OPP responded to a report of a fraud. It was reported that […]
Traffic Complaint Leads To Charges In Leamington
One person has been charged following a traffic stop in Leamington On May 7, 2025, at approximately 12:42 a.m., members of the OPP carried out a check on the well being of a driver on Erie Street South in the Municipality of Leamington. As a result of this check, a […]
OPP Concerned With Spike In School Bus Crashes
A spike in school bus crashes has the members of West Region Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) concerned Over the last thirty days, the OPP have investigated nine crashes involving school buses in various communities across West Region in southwestern Ontario. Thankfully, there have been no injuries reported to any students […]
Traffic Stop In Kingsville Leads To Charges And Recovered Property
Three persons have been charged after a traffic stop in Kingsville On January 1, 2025, at approximately 12:52 a.m., members of the Ontario Provincial Police stopped a vehicle for license plate discrepancy on Heritage Road in Kingsville. The traffic stop led to further investigation into previous break and enters and […]
Break And Enter Investigation Leads To Numerous Charges
Essex County OPP has charged an individual after a lengthy break and enter investigation in Kingsville and Leamington Essex County OPP along with the Essex County Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) investigated eighteen “smash and grab” break and enters that occurred at various businesses between August 29, 2024, and January […]
Essex County OPP Raise Over $14K For Cop Camp During Grocery Event
On April 17, Essex County OPP were packing groceries for their annual Essex County Cop Camp fundraiser. This was the biggest fundraiser for the OPP Cop Camp, an annual event where approximately 80 grade 6 aged children attend Gesstwood Camp in Essex for a week of leadership and fun with […]
Update #1 – OPP Report That Missing Person Has Been Located
Essex County OPP have located a missing person from Kingsville. On April 9, 2025, at 1:05 p.m., members of the Essex County OPP were dispatched to an address in Kingsville for the report of a missing person. Joshua has been located. Police and family members want to thank members of […]
Province’s SIU Invokes Mandate Following Kingsville Traffic Stop
The province’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU) invoked its mandate following a traffic stop in Kingsville. On Thursday, April 17, 2025, at approximately 1:40 a.m., officers from the Essex County Detachment of the OPP conducted a traffic stop on Remark Drive in Kingsville. During the traffic stop, an incident occurred resulting […]
OPP Packing Groceries For Cop Camp Today At Kingsville Zehrs
It’s that time of year again! The Essex County OPP will be packing groceries for their annual Essex County Cop Camp fundraiser. This is the biggest fundraiser for Cop Camp, an annual event where approximately 80 grade 6 aged children attend Gesstwood Camp in Essex for a week of leadership […]
OPP Investigate Fatal Leamington Collision Involving Pedestrian
A pedestrian is deceased after being struck by a vehicle in the Municipality of Leamington On April 16, 2025, at approximately 2:10 p.m., members of the Essex County OPP, Leamington Fire Department and Essex-Windsor Emergency Medical Service (EMS) responded to a collision involving a pedestrian on Erie Street South in […]
OPP Seeking Public Assistance In Essex Shoplifting Investigation
The Essex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is asking for the public’s assistance in the investigation of a shoplifting occurrence in the Town of Essex. On April 5, 2025, at approximately 4:50 p.m., an individual entered a business on Maidstone Avenue in the Town of Essex and proceeded to steal […]
OPP Investigate Sudden Death On Pelee Island
Members of the Essex County OPP are investigating a sudden death on Pelee Island On April 15, 2025, around 2:42 a.m., members of the Essex County Detachment of the OPP, Pelee Island Volunteer Fire Department and Essex-Windsor Emergency Medical Services responded to a well-being check at a residence on North […]
Two Vehicle Collision In Kingsville Leads To Impaired Charge
On April 10, 2025, at 5:06 p.m., members of the Essex County OPP and Essex Windsor Paramedic Service were dispatched to the intersection of County Road 20 and Graham Side Road in Kingsville for the report of a two-vehicle collision. An involved driver was placed under arrest and transported to […]
OPP Seeks Public Assistance In Locating Missing Person
Essex County OPP is seeking public assistance in locating a missing person from Leamington On April 13, 2025, at 4:58 p.m., members of the Essex County OPP, OPP Canine (K9) and the Emergency Response Team (ERT) were dispatched to an address in the Municipality of Leamington, for the report of […]
Driver From Michigan Charged With Stunt Driving
Driver from Michigan charged with stunt driving in Essex County, travelling nearly double the posted 80km/h speed limit. On April 9, 2025, at 5:38 a.m., a member of the Essex County OPP was performing a traffic enforcement initiative on Highway 3 in Essex County. A vehicle was observed travelling a […]
OPP Seeks Public Assistance In Locating Missing Person
Essex County OPP seeking public assistance in locating a missing person from Kingsville On April 9, 2025, at 1:05 p.m., members of the Essex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were dispatched to an address in Kingsville for the report of a missing person. It was determined that Joshua, a 19-year-old […]
Individual Charged After Theft Complaint In Kingsville
Essex County OPP have charged an individual after a theft investigation in Kingsville. On April 7, 2025, at 9:30 a.m., members of the Essex County Ontario Provincial Police were dispatched to a business on Dimar Drive in Kingsville for the report of a theft complaint. As a result of the […]
OPP Issue Warning About Cryptocurrency Tracing Services
The OPP Cyber-Enabled Fraud Team (CEFT) is warning the public about the risks of engaging private cryptocurrency tracing companies to recover funds lost to cyber-enabled fraud due to the increase of recovery scams. Some cryptocurrency tracing companies are not legitimate and target individuals who have already been victims of fraud, […]
OPP Warns Of “Smishing” Fraud Text Scam Targeting Ontarians
Cybercriminals are ramping up text-based scams to steal personal and banking information. This tactic, known as “smishing”, a combination of “SMS” (short message service) and phishing, relies on deceptive text messages to trick recipients into clicking malicious links or calling fraudulent numbers. Smishing messages often appear to come from financial […]
OPP Investigating Stolen Bank Cards In Kingsville
The Essex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are asking for the public’s assistance in an investigation into a theft and fraudulent transactions. Sometime between March 7, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. and March 8, 2025, at approximately 5:11 a.m., a motor vehicle on Heritage Road in the Town of Kingsville was […]
Leamington Traffic Stop Leads To Several Charges
One person has been charged following a traffic stop in Leamington On March 24, 2025, at approximately 7:15 p.m., a member of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop in relation to the “Stay-Focused Distracted Driving Initiative” on County Road 33 in the Municipality of Leamington. A 33-year-old […]
Leamington Collision Leads To Charges
One person has been charged following a collision in Leamington. On March 24, 2025, at approximately 1:35 a.m., members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a motor vehicle collision at the intersection of County Road 33 South and Mersea Road 2 in the Municipality of Leamington. A 28-year-old […]
Essex Collision Leads To Charges
One person has been charged following a collision in Essex. On March 23, 2025, at approximately 1:23 a.m., members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a motor vehicle collision at the intersection of County Road 11 and County Road 8 in the Town of Essex. A 19-year-old male […]
Intimate Partner Violence Investigation In Kingsville Results In Charges
Essex County OPP charge individual following Intimate Partner Violence investigation On March 17, 2025, at 4:00 p.m., members of the Essex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) investigated an intimate partner complaint. As a result of the investigation, a 72-year-old of McDougall, Ontario has been charged under the Criminal Code with: […]
OPP Investigate Fatal Collision Involving Pedestrian At Kingsville Farm
An individual is deceased after being struck by a vehicle at a farm in Kingsville On Monday, March 17, 2025, at approximately 5:11 p.m., members of the Essex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Kingsville Fire Department and Essex-Windsor Emergency Medical Service (EMS) responded to a collision involving a pedestrian at […]
Update – Wanted Person In Leamington Homicide Arrested And Charged
Wanted Person Arrested and Charged An individual wanted in connection with a homicide investigation in Leamington has been arrested and charged. On March 12, 2025, shortly after 2:30 p.m., members of the Essex County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and Essex-Windsor Emergency Medical Services responded to a well-being […]
Update – Sudden Death Investigation In Leamington Ruled Homicide
Suspect Identified, Arrest Warrant Issued An arrest warrant has been issued in connection with a recent homicide in Leamington. On March 12, 2025, shortly after 2:30 p.m., members of the Essex County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and Essex-Windsor Emergency Medical Services responded to a well-being check at […]
Sudden Death Investigation In Leamington Ruled Homicide
A recent sudden death in Leamington is now being investigated as a homicide. On March 12, 2025, at approximately 2:36 p.m., members of the Essex County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and Essex-Windsor Emergency Medical Services responded to a well-being check at a residence on Sherk Street, where […]
Sudden Death Investigation Underway In Leamington
Members of the Essex County OPP are investigating a sudden death in Leamington. On March 12, 2025, at 2:36 p.m., members of the Essex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), were dispatched to a well-being check at an address on Sherk Street in Leamington where an individual was located deceased. Members […]
Traffic Stop Leads To Charges In Kingsville
One person has been charged with impaired driving after a traffic stop in Kingsville. On February 28, 2025, at approximately 11:43 p.m., a member of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop on Division Street South in Kingsville. A 33-year-old female resident of Kingsville, was arrested and charged […]
Intimate Partner Investigation Results In Charges
Essex County OPP charge individual following Intimate partner violence investigation On February 26, 2025, at 8:18 a.m., members of the Essex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were dispatched to an address in Kingsville for the report of an intimate partner complaint. As a result of the investigation, a 31-year-old of […]
OPP Investigating Robbery In Kingsville
The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Essex Crime Unit is investigating a robbery that occurred in Kingsville. On Sunday February 23, 2025, at approximately 5:45 a.m., two unknown individuals armed with a handgun and an edged weapon robbed a variety store on County Road 20 in Kingsville and stole a quantity […]
Search Warrant Leads To Drug Trafficking Charges In Kingsville
One person has been charged with drug trafficking after a search warrant was executed in the Town of Kingsville. On February 20, 2025, members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and the Essex County Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) and the Lambton CSCU executed a search warrant on Sunset Avenue […]
OPP Warns Of Theft From Unlocked Vehicles Overnight
On February 18, 2025, Essex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received multiple calls for service for theft from vehicles occurring sometime overnight. OPP advise the thefts occurred between 8:00 p.m. February 17, 2025, and 9:00 a.m. February 18, 2025, on Nicholas and Gary Streets in Leamington. The OPP is reminding […]
Traffic Complaint Leads To Charges For Kingsville Resident
One person has been charged with impaired driving following a traffic complaint in Kingsville. On February 13, 2025, at approximately 7:55 p.m., a member of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) investigated a traffic complaint on County Road 18 in Kingsville. A 53-year-old male resident of Kingsville, was arrested and charged […]
Kingsville Collision Leads To Impaired Driving Charges
One person has been charged with impaired driving following a collision in Kingsville. On February 11, 2025, at approximately 7:05 p.m., a member of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Kingsville Detachment, responded to a motor vehicle collision in the Municipality of Kingsville. A 27-year-old male resident of Blandford-Blenheim, was arrested […]
Intimate Partner Violence Investigation Results In Charges
Domestic assault investigation in Leamington results in charges. On February 11, 2025, at 9:50 p.m., members of the Essex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were dispatched to an address in Leamington for a report of an assault. As a result of the investigation, a 44-year-old of Leamington has been charged […]
OPP Tips For A Safe and Responsible Super Bowl Weekend
The Super Bowl is this coming weekend, and as in the past years many businesses and private residences will be hosting Super Bowl parties. Members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) in West Region would like to remind party hosts and participants to be responsible while watching the big game. […]
A Safe Snowmobile Season Comes Down To Risk-Free Riding
Ahead of Ontario Snowmobile Safety Week, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and the Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs (OFSC) are reminding snowmobilers that making each ride risk-free gives them their best chance of safely making it through the season. Over the past 10 snowmobile seasons, 145 snowmobilers have lost their […]
Driver Arrested Following Collision In Comber
On February 3, 2025, shortly after 3:50 p.m., members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Lakeshore Detachment responded to a report of a single-vehicle rollover on Highway 77 in Comber. The driver was transported to hospital by Emergency Medical Services with non-life-threatening injuries. The passenger was treated at the scene. […]
OPP Investigating Suspicious Fire In Leamington
On January 31, 2025, at approximately 9:00 p.m., the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Leamington Detachment and Leamington Fire Services responded to a structure fire on Talbot Street West, Leamington. It was determined that the building was unoccupied during the incident, and as a result, there were no injuries reported. The […]
Traffic Complaint Leads To Impaired Charges For Kingsville Resident
A traffic complaint has led to an individual being arrested and charged with impaired driving. On January 31, 2025, just after 7:00 p.m., the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Essex Detachment were notified of a traffic complaint on County Road 20, Harrow. Police subsequently located the vehicle and driver and a […]
Essex County OPP Investigates Call About Human Remains
The Essex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) investigated information about possible human remains being located. On January 30, 2025, at approximately 12:21 p.m., officers were advised of possible human remains being located at a construction site near Division Road in the Town of Kingsville. Officers attended and completed the investigation, […]
Vehicle In Ditch Leads To Impaired Charge
One person has been charged with impaired driving after a single-vehicle collision in Kingsville. On January 26, 2025, at approximately 6:08 p.m., a Kingsville Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer came across a motor vehicle in the ditch on County Road 20 in Kingsville. A 52-year-old male resident of Kingsville is […]
Located Stolen Vehicle Results In Several Charges
Essex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) located a stolen pickup and arrested the driver, subsequently charging him with multiple offences On January 23, 2025, at approximately 2:51 a.m., while on general patrol, the Leamington OPP observed a stolen pickup truck at Lutsch Street and Talbot Street East in Leamington. The […]
OPP Alert Residents After Fraud Attempt In Harrow
The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Essex County Detachment is reminding all homeowners to use caution when letting any unknown person in their home after a report of a fraud attempt in Harrow. On Monday January 10, 2025, a resident contacted Essex OPP to report a suspected fraud attempt. They stated […]
Stay Safe – Prepare Yourself, Prepare Your Vehicle For Extreme Cold
A polar vortex has descended upon Southern Ontario, sending the region into a deep freeze. That’s why members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) West Region are warning drivers to be prepared to face intense cold, coupled with heavy snowfall forecast for northern parts of the region. Situations like being […]
Essex County OPP Welcome New K9 Team
The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is introducing a new K9 team to Essex County. Provincial Constable Brett Holland is a 5-year veteran with the OPP, having started his policing career at the Upper Ottawa Valley detachment. K9 “Vinny” is a 2-year-old Belgian Malinois originating from Belgium. Vinny’s training qualifications include […]
OPP Investigate Theft Of Yurt In Kingsville
The Essex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) is investigating a theft from a property on County Road 20 West in the Town of Kingsville. Sometime between Thursday January 2, 2025, and Friday January 3, 2025, unknown individual(s) attended the property and stole a Yurt. The […]
Kingsville Robbery Leaves Victim With Life-Threatening Injuries
The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Essex Crime Unit are asking for the public’s assistance with a robbery that occurred in Kingsville. On Tuesday January 14, 2025, at approximately 10:19 p.m., unknown individuals in a dark coloured vehicle approached a male on Prince Albert Street North near Main Street West in […]
Kingsville Driver Facing Charges After Vehicle Strikes Leamington Home
On January 12, 2025, at 2:32 a.m., members of Leamington Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a motor vehicle collision on Sutton Drive in Leamington. Officers arrived on scene to find a vehicle had struck a parked vehicle and a house. The driver of the vehicle was attempting to flee […]
Police Solve 21-Year-Old Case Using Investigative Genetic Genealogy
Family Provided Answers After Two-Decades Police have identified the male found on the Livingston Channel shoreline 21 years ago using investigative genetic genealogy (IGG). On May 29, 2003, a male body was recovered from the Livingston Channel Detroit River, just west of Amherstburg. He was wearing dark coloured pants, a […]
Two-Vehicle Collision Leads To Impaired Charge For Kingsville Resident
Driver facing charges after two-vehicle collision in Kingsville On January 2, 2025, at 7:19 p.m., members of the Kingsville Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were dispatched to Road 2 East, Town of Kingsville, for the report of a two-vehicle collision. The driver of one of the involved vehicles […]
OPP Execute Search Warrant In Leamington, Two Arrested
Police have charged two individuals following the execution of a warrant in Leamington. On December 10, 2024, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Essex County Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), West Region OPP Tactical Rescue Unit (TRU), Emergency Response Team (ERT) Unit, OPP K9 Unit and Leamington OPP uniform members, executed […]
OPP Investigate Fatal Collision Involving Kingsville Resident
A two-vehicle collision has claimed the life of one driver. On December 11, 2024, at approximately 11:59 a.m., members of the Tecumseh and Lakeshore detachments of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) along with Lakeshore Fire Rescue and Essex-Windsor Emergency Medical Services, responded to a two-vehicle collision on Manning Road near […]
NHL Legends Face Off Against Law Enforcement This January
NHL Alumni Benefit Tour supports the Special Olympics The NHL Alumni hockey game is scheduled to take place at the Essex Center Sports Complex, Sunday Jan 12th, 2025 @ 2 PM. Former NHL stars will lace up their skates alongside law enforcement professionals, forming two formidable teams that will battle […]
Overnight Break And Enters In Essex County
Two overnight break and enters in Essex County are being investigated. On December 6, 2024, at approximately 2:12 a.m., members of the Kingsville Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) detachment responded to a report of a Break and Enter to a business in the 1500 block of County Road 34 in the […]
Essex County OPP Launches Festive RIDE Campaign
Essex County OPP Festive RIDE Campaign as much about driving under the influence of drugs as alcohol The Essex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) always prioritizes safe roadways, and this holiday season the aim is higher. Members of the Essex County OPP are diving headfirst into Festive Reduce Impaired Driving […]
Lakeshore Resident Charged With Historical Sexual Offence
Second Victim Has Come Forward In June 2024, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Essex County Detachment Crime Unit began an investigation from a report of sexual assaults that occurred between 2003 and 2010. On July 9, 2024, one individual was taken into custody and charged without incident. On November 5, […]
Leamington OPP Investigating Home Invasion
The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Essex County Detachment is investigating a home invasion in the Municipality of Leamington. On November 17, 2024, at approximately 11:54 p.m., members of the Leamington OPP responded to a report of a home invasion at a residence on Lakeshore Drive in the Municipality of Leamington. […]
OPP Shut Down Illegal Cannabis Storefront In Leamington
The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has shut down an illegal cannabis storefront in Leamington and arrested an individual for offences under the Criminal Code (CC) and Cannabis Act (CA). On November 6, 2024, the Essex County OPP Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), with assistance from the OPP-led Provincial Joint Forces Cannabis Enforcement Team (PJFCET), […]
OPP Investigating Home Invasion In Leamington
The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Essex County Detachment is investigating a home invasion in the Municipality of Leamington. On November 16, 2024, at approximately 5:18 a.m., members of the Essex County OPP responded to a report of a home invasion at a residence on Robson Road in the Municipality of […]
Collision Investigation Leads To Impaired Charges For Leamington Man
On November 10, 2024, at approximately 6:55 p.m., Leamington Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a motor vehicle collision on Sherk Street near Pulford Road in Leamington. Officers arrived on scene to find a vehicle had struck another vehicle and a fence. As a result of the investigation, a 53 […]
OPP Investigate Fatal Collision In Kingsville
An individual is deceased following a collision involving a motorcycle in the Town of Kingsville. On November 9, 2024, shortly after 1:30 p.m., emergency services including Essex-Windsor Emergency Medical Services, Kingsville Fire Department, and the Kingsville Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), responded to a report of a single-vehicle […]
Two Arrested For Door-To-Door Sales/Liens/Mortgage Fraud
Members of Ontario’s Serious Fraud Office (SFO) have arrested two more individuals following a criminal investigation linked to a door-to-door sales fraud which victimized over 200 people across Ontario. In this fraud scheme, salespeople attended the homes of older adults and vulnerable people to initiate frauds where victims unknowingly entered […]
No Tricks, Just Treats – Halloween Safety Tips From The OPP
Essex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is committed to a safe Halloween this October 31, 2024. As trick-or treaters head out, we urge everyone, both pedestrians and motorists to prioritize safety for a fun and safe evening. Trick-or Treaters Be visible by wearing bright, reflective clothing Consider carrying a flashlight […]
Driver Charged After Collision Investigation In Ruthven
On October 28, 2024, at approximately 6:36 a.m., Kingsville Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a motor vehicle collision on North Talbot Road near Inman Side Road in the community of Ruthven, Town of Kingsville. Officers arrived on scene to find a vehicle had struck a residence. The driver was […]
OPP Investigate Threat At Local School In Kingsville
The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Kingsville Detachment was informed of threats made in relation to a local school in the Town of Kingsville. As a result of the investigation, Kingsville OPP have deemed the threats to be unfounded. At no time was there any threat to public safety, students, faculty or […]
OPP Announce Results Of ‘Operation Impact’ Traffic Campaign
Members of the Essex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) took part in the Thanksgiving Holiday Weekend Traffic Campaign from October 11, 2024, to October 14, 2024. Operation Impact is an education and enforcement campaign implemented in an effort to increase public compliance with traffic laws, and targets the behaviours that place […]
Attempted Murder Charge Laid In Leamington
On October 12, 2024, at approximately 6:25 a.m., members from the Leamington detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and Essex-Windsor Emergency Medial Service (EMS) responded to a report of an Intimate Partner Violence incident at a residence in the Municipality of Leamington. Officers and EMS arrived on scene and […]
Search Warrant Yields Illegal Drugs And Cash In Leamington
A search warrant was executed by the Essex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), members from the Leamington OPP detachment and assistance by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) Canine Unit with Police Service Dog “Philie”, resulted in the seizure of illegal drugs, cash, and stolen […]
OPP Seeking Public Assistance After Collision Involving Pedestrian
The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Lakeshore Detachment is seeking the public’s assistance following a fail to remain collision in Lakeshore. On October 9, 2024, at approximately 3:06 p.m., Lakeshore OPP was dispatched to collision involving a pedestrian in a private parking lot at a business on Patillo Road in the […]