(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 […]
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Citizens in Kingsville Assisted Driver After Collision
(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 […]
OPP Encourage Extra Caution About Recent Fraud Reports
(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 […]
Kingsville Man Charged With Theft
(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 […]
OPP Recommends Downloading of What3Words Mobile Phone App
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 […]
OPP Encourages Use of Youth Crisis Response Team
(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 […]
OPP Essex County Detachments Access Restricted During Lockdown
(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. […]
Kingsville Business Dr. Mark Olivito and Associates Continues to Give
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 Asks Us All To Talk About Fraud
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 Is November 1-7, 2020
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 […]
OPP Media Release: CDSA Warrant Executed in Kingsville
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 Arrest Break and Enter Suspect Hiding on Roof in Leamington
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 Update About Police Record Checks
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 […]
Results from Kingsville Commercial Vehicle Traffic Initiative
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 […]
OPP Investigate After Youth Struck by Car in Kingsville
(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 […]
OPP Seeking Witnesses to Serious Single Vehicle Crash
(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 […]
OPP Evacuating Area At Rd 20 and Rd 23 Due To Gas Leak – Avoid The Area
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 […]
Essex County OPP Will Handle Criminal Record Checks Online
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 […]
OPP Reminds Drivers: Watch Out for Children and School Buses
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 […]
Suspect an Overdose? Call 911 and Help Save a Life
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 […]
OPP Issued Canada-wide Warrant for Suspect in Leamington Shooting
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 […]