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Driver in Main Street tractor crash charged by OPP

Driver in Main Street tractor crash charged by OPP

The collision caused extensive damage to the structural integrity of a Seaforth building. Residents in the upper portion were not hurt
Farming accident in West Perth leaves victim with serious injuries

Farming accident in West Perth leaves victim with serious injuries

34-year-old transported by air ambulance to trauma centre, OPP say
OPP joins municipal and First Nations police for festive RIDE

OPP joins municipal and First Nations police for festive RIDE

Officers will conduct checks 24 hours a day, seven days a week throughout the province
Stratford Police mark Crime Prevention Week

Stratford Police mark Crime Prevention Week

This year’s theme is ‘Awareness. Engagement. Prevention.’
UPDATE: Driver charged after school bus hits tree

UPDATE: Driver charged after school bus hits tree

The bus driver has been charged as police were unable to determine a reasonable excuse for the driver to leave the roadway
Eleven students on board school bus that hit a tree

Eleven students on board school bus that hit a tree

The driver has been transported to hospital with minor injuries
Palmerston woman arrested following RIDE stop

Palmerston woman arrested following RIDE stop

A 90-day administrative driver's licence suspension and a seven-day vehicle impoundment were initiated
Two arrested after stolen pickup truck crashes into cruiser

Two arrested after stolen pickup truck crashes into cruiser

An officer and a passenger in the truck were taken to hospital with minor injuries
Safety tips from OPP as Halloween approaches

Safety tips from OPP as Halloween approaches

OPP have created a fun safety video message to remind trick-or-treaters, parents and drivers of some tips to ensure a spooky and safe Halloween night.
Investigation into mysterious Perth East memorial cross continues

Investigation into mysterious Perth East memorial cross continues

A wooden cross with several small children's items were recovered by police on Aug. 24