Vehicles & Outbuildings Entered (KINGSVILE, ON) – Essex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) would like to remind the public to stay vigilant against property crime thefts by taking simple action to protect your property. “Lock it or Lose it” isn’t just a catchy slogan, it is a crime prevention measure that is […]
(ESSEX COUNTY, ON) – Demonstrating positive behaviour and participating in random acts of kindness is the “cool” thing to do this summer. The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is proud to be partnering once again with Mac’s/Circle K Convenience Stores across Ontario for this year’s for Operation Freeze 2021. OPP officers […]
Fail to Remain Collision in Kingsville (KINGSVILLE, ON) -On June 15, 2021 at 8:52 p.m., members of the Kingsville Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were contacted regarding a motor vehicle collision on Seacliff Drive at County Road 45. Officers attended and through investigation learned that a red car travelling […]
(KINGSVILLE, ON) – On Monday, June 14, 2021 at 12:30 a.m., members of the Kingsville OPP Detachment, Essex-Windsor Paramedic Services and firefighters from Kingsville Fire Department responded to the crash scene located on Main Street East in Kingsville. There were two occupants in the vehicle, one of the occupants was […]
(LEAMINGTON, ON) – On May 26, 2021 at approximately 5:45 p.m., the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) was contacted in regards to a break and enter which occurred in the Municipality of Leamington. An investigation is underway at a residential property on Robson Road. Between the hours of 1:00 p.m. and 5:00 […]
(ESSEX COUNTY, ON) – Essex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has seen an increase in complaints regarding Off Road Vehicles (ORV) on roads, trails and destroying private property across Essex County. The OPP would like to remind ORV operators the trails known as the Chrysler Canada Greenway, the County Wide Active […]
(HARROW, ON) – On May 12, 2021, at approximately 08:00 p.m., members of the Essex Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a robbery at a business on King Street East in the Town of Essex. Investigation determined that individuals entered the store and removed items, […]
(KINGSVILLE, ON) – On May 15, 2021, members of the Kingsville Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were made aware of a fraud victim from the Town of Kingsville who was contacted via phone by an unknown suspect. The victim was advised that their credit card was compromised and directed to […]
(KINGSVILLE, ON) – On May 16, 2021 at 08:07 p.m., members of the Essex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Essex-Windsor EMS and Kingsville Fire Department responded to a collision involving a single motor vehicle on County Road 27 West in the Town of Kingsville. The lone occupant of the motor vehicle […]
Serving Through Extraordinary Times to Keep Communities Safe (WEST REGION, ON) -Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is joining police services throughout Ontario and across Canada to promote Police Week, which honours and celebrates the work of front-line police officers, 9-1-1 communicators, and civilian staff members. This year’s Police Week theme is “Working Together […]
19 People Arrested At Three Sites (ESSEX COUNTY, ON) – On May 5, 2021 at 8:00 a.m., the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP)-led Provincial Joint Force Cannabis Enforcement Team (PJFCET) executed five Cannabis Act search warrants at three greenhouse locations and two residences on County Road 34 and County Road 31 in […]
(KINGSVILLE, ON) – On May 3, 2021 at approximately 11:30 p.m., members of the Kingsville detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a 911 call from a residence on Woodycrest Avenue in the Town of Kingsville. Upon arrival, officers located the victim, a 60-year-old male, who appeared to be […]
(KINGSVILLE, ON) – On April 19, 2021 at approximately 4:15 a.m. Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Kingsville Detachment was called to the 1300 block of Road 3 East in Kingsville in regards to a fire. Kingsville Fire Department attended and has since contacted the Ontario Fire Marshall (OFM) office which is investigating […]
(ESSEX CTY, ON) – To volunteer is to give of yourself in service to a cause. It is about freely giving your time to help an organization, your community, or an individual. To volunteer means to act on behalf of something or someone else. It is done by people with a desire to do well. Inspector Glenn Miller, Detachment […]
Arrest Made and Charges Laid (KINGSVILLE, ON) – On April 13, 2021 at 11:25 p.m. the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Kingsville Detachment responded to a fail to remain collision between a car and a pedestrian on Highway 3, near County Road 34, in the Town of Kingsville. The victim, an 89-year-old […]
(KINGSVILLE, ON) – On April 13, 2021 at 11:25 p.m. the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Kingsville Detachment responded to a fail to remain collision between a car and a pedestrian on Highway 3, near County Road 34, in the Town of Kingsville. The victim, an 89-year-old from Leamington, was crossing Highway […]
(KINGSVILLE, ON) – On April 13, 2021 at 11:25 p.m. the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Kingsville Detachment responded to a fail to remain collision between a car and a pedestrian on Highway 3, near County Road 34, in the Town of Kingsville. The pedestrian was crossing Highway 3 when they were […]
(LEAMINGTON, ON) – On April 01, 2021, at approximately 6:15am, officers from Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Leamington Detachment and Leamington Fire Service were called to a fully engulfed structure fire in the 800 block of Point Pelee Drive. There were no injuries as a result of the fire. The OPP […]
(LONDON, ON) – Ontario Provincial Police West Region Headquarters is donating over 200 surplus cell phones to 11 Victim Services agencies across Southwestern Ontario. The donated cell phones will support victims of crime and vulnerable people in crisis who may not have access to or may not be able to safely […]
(ESSEX COUNTY, ON) – March is Fraud Prevention Month and members of Essex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are reminding area residents to be diligent while conducting transactions especially online or over the phone. Recently individuals have been contacted via phone and the internet. Victims have lost varying amounts of money […]
(KINGSVILLE, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police in Kingsville are investigating the spraying of graffiti in a number of different locations including town property since the beginning of March. On March 3, 2021, approximately 5:40 p.m. a suspect(s) was observed and is described as: Suspect – male, white, approximate age […]
(ORILLIA, ON) – Several individuals are facing serious charges at the conclusion of Project WEAVER, an eight-month investigation into firearms and drug trafficking in Southwestern Ontario. The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau (OCEB), Biker Enforcement Unit (BEU) and Provincial Weapons Enforcement Unit (PWEU), with assistance from the […]
(ESSEX, ON) – On March 3, 2021 the victim contacted the Ontario Provincial Police Essex Detachment regarding a $1600 fraud that had taken place two days prior. The victim received an email to confirm a purchase on her account. She knew that she had not made a purchase so she called […]
(KINGSVILLE , ON) – Police are asking parents and pet owners to be alert after a citizen located a stand of roofing nails in a park. On March 7, 2021 approximately 4:00 p.m. Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers from Kingsville Detachment were advised by a member of the public that two […]
March is Fraud Prevention Month (ORILLIA, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Anti-Rackets Branch, Serious Fraud Office Ontario (SFO) and its Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CAFC) partners are launching their annual Fraud Prevention Month campaign. During the month of March, the OPP, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), CAFC and the Competition Bureau of Canada are joining police services across […]
(KINGSVILLE, ON) – On February 2, 2021 Ontario Provincial Police Kingsville Detachment officers received a call from a local bank reporting a possible fraud in progress. The account holder had reported cheques stolen prior and the bank was reporting a suspect was attempting to cash cheques from the same account. Police […]
(KINGSVILLE, ON) – On February 9, 2021, approximately 7:00 p.m. members of the Kingsville Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a theft that had just occurred. The suspect took a quantity of items valued at over $1000 from a store in the 300 block of […]
(ESSEX CTY, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is a proud supporter of Special Olympics and most recognize the Law Enforcement Torch Run but the Polar Plunge has been a staple in Windsor and Essex County for many years now. Visit www.polarplunge.ca for more information. If you don’t wish to take the […]
(KINGSVILLE, ON) – On February 4, 2021 at 8:25 p.m. Ontario Provincial Police Kingsville officers received information about a suspicious person and vehicle in the area of Hillview Crescent, Kingsville. Police were provided a description and direction of travel and patrolled the area. A suspicious vehicle was located on Division Street, […]
(KINGSVILLE, ON) – On January 27, 2021 Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Kingsville officers were advised of a domestic dispute that had taken place at a residence on Noah Crescent, Kingsville and an investigation commenced. A search warrant was conducted on the residence by members of the Major Crime Unit and the […]
#BellLetsTalk, DAY (ESSEX COUNTY, ON) – Today is “Bell Let’s Talk” Day. Bell Let’s Talk Day focuses on increasing awareness, reducing stigma and helping to change behaviours and attitudes surrounding mental health issues. The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) supports the efforts of collaboration to promote mental health awareness and positive action. Essex County OPP […]
(PELEE ISLAND, ON) – On January 25, 2021 at approximately 9:15 a.m., Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Leamington officers were advised by Essex County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) of a sudden death on Pelee Island. One person was found deceased in a motor vehicle. Essex County OPP has engaged aviation services […]
(KINGSVILLE, ON) – On January 24, 2021, approximately 12:05 p.m. Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Kingsville officers received information about a single motor vehicle collision. A white van had gone into the ditch off County Road 31, Kingsville. Prior to police arrival the vehicle began to smoke and then caught fire. Citizens on […]
(ESSEX CTY, ON) – Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Essex County is reminding residents of the dangers of talking to strangers via phone and the internet after numerous frauds have been reported in recent weeks. Police are reminding residents of the following: Do not give any personal information over the telephone […]
(LAKESHORE, ON) – On January 19, 2021, police were called to a business in the 6300 block of Main Street, Comber as staff in the store were reporting a theft in progress. The staff had made excellent observations of the suspect, mode and direction of travel. The suspect arrived in […]
DATE: January 12, 2021 (ESSEX, ON) – Essex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is encouraging the public to download the What3Words application on their mobile device. The app has already assisted in other areas of the Province. Recently it brought an incident in Lambton County to a safe conclusion. What3Words […]
(ESSEX CTY, ON) – Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Essex County has seen the regular use of, The Youth Crisis Response Team (YCRT), a valued service which began April 14, 2020. This information is being offered to assist residents on how best to utilize some of the many resources offered by our Mental […]
(ESSEX COUNTY, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is taking action to help reduce the risk of spreading COVID-19 by restricting the access to its facilities, including detachments, across the province. The OPP is limiting the processing of routine criminal record checks/vulnerable sector checks and finger printing to essential workers/volunteers only. […]
On December 4, 2020 Mr. Tom Harmon, a member of the Kingsville Community Policing Committee (CPC) and Constable Silvano Bertoni of Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Kingsville Detachment attended Dr. Mark Olivito and Associates Dentistry office. With sincere thanks, they received a cheque for $2060 which is proceeds from the annual […]
OPP Media Release: Nov. 30, 2020 (ESSEX COUNTY, ON) – In September 2020 Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were made aware of an incident where a resident from the Town of Essex had been contacted through social media and directed to purchase “Google Play” cards. This took place over a period of […]
OPP Media Release Crime Prevention Week November 1-7, 2020 (ESSEX CTY, ON) – Crime Prevention Week runs from November 1-7 this year and Essex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) will be offering a number of very simple techniques that may help you from becoming a victim of crime. Inspector Glenn […]
Media Release from OPP Essex County Detachment November 2, 2020 (KINGSVILLE, ON) – On October 30, 2020 members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Essex County Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) executed a Controlled […]
OPP Media Release Oct. 7, 2020 (LEAMINGTON, ON) – On October 6, 2020 at approximately 4:30 a.m., members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to the report of a break-in on Sutton Drive. The homeowner contacted police advising that someone had broken into their residence and had attempted to steal […]
OPP Media Release – October 2, 2020 UPDATED – OPP POLICE RECORD CHECKS (ORILLIA, ON) – As the economy continues to recover from the pandemic, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is committed to improving customer service for citizens seeking police record checks. Due to COVID-19, and the gradual movement through the […]
Media Release from OPP Essex County Detachment: (KINGSVILLE, ON) – On September 22, 2020 members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Traffic Management Unit (TMU) and Ministry of Transportation Ontario (MTO) conducted a joint services commercial motor vehicle inspection initiative in the Town of Kingsville. 23 vehicles were inspected, resulting in […]
(KINGSVILLE, ON) – On September 13, 2020 at approximately 4:30 p.m., the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and Essex-Windsor Emergency Medical Services (EMS) responded to a pedestrian struck by a motor vehicle on County Road 20 east of Simmers Avenue. An eastbound motor vehicle, crossed over into the westbound lane and […]
(KINGSVILLE, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is seeking witnesses to a serious single motor vehicle collision that occurred September 13, 2020 at approximately 10:00 p.m. on County Road 20 west of County Road 45 in Kingsville. A white Infinity Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) left the roadway and struck a […]
The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is updating the situation at the intersection of Essex County Roads 20 and 23 in Kingsville. OPP, Kingsville Fire Department and Windsor Fire and Rescue Service Hazmat is in attendance and the OPP is evacuating the area due to the current situation involving a gas […]
You’ll need to go online if you want a criminal record check done, according to the Essex County Ontario Provincial Police. Applications are no longer being accepted at OPP detachment locations. This was first announced in July, 2020. Criminal record checks will only be accepted and processed for applicants residing within […]
Back to school time is coming. With that in mind, members of Ontario Provincial Police West Region have issued a media release reminding drivers to watch out for school buses and students. Slow down when you see a school bus and keep your distance, because buses can stop without much […]
August 31st is International Overdose Awareness Day. Join the Ontario Provincial Police along with others around the world in marking this important occasion. If you should become aware of a possible overdose, don’t hesitate to phone 911. Since 2019, the OPP has been raising awareness about the Good Samaritan Drug Overdose […]
Photo of suspect provided by OPP In a news release for Essex County the Ontario Provincial Police Essex County Major Crime Unit has announced a Canada-wide warrant for the arrest of 29-year-old Talita Isola Campbell. Campbell is wanted for attempted murder as well as other firearm-related offences related to a […]