After 48, yes, 48 years of dedicated service to the residents of Ontario,
#OPP
Constable Jack Pickering,
#5429
is going 10-7 for his last and final shift.
#ThankYou
for professionalism and commitment. Jack, it's time to go home to your family.
#HappyRetirement
! ^es
Today, during the attempted capture of a suspect currently released on bail, members of
#LambtonOPP
were targeted while the suspect evaded officers. Thankfully, no injuries were sustained. The investigation is ongoing at this time. ^jb
Sometimes we get asked "why do you conduct RIDE programs during the day?" - This is why. 61-year-old accused entered
#GreyBruceOPP
RIDE program at 5:23 p.m. Arrested for impaired operation, 8 driving related suspensions, property obtained by crime, and several HTA charges. ^nw
The members of OPP West Region grieve with the family and friends of Provincial Constable Grzegorz Pierzchala of Haldimand Detachment, who was tragically killed today. On behalf of WR Command Staff, your condolences and support are much appreciated at this difficult time. ^dr
#OPP
officer shot after responding to a call for a vehicle in the ditch at Indian Line and Consession 14 of Walpole.
#OPP
continuing to investigate. Further details to follow.
@HaldimandCounty
#HaldimandOPP
^es
If you live in
@wellingtncounty
, you probably know the name Kirk MacDonald. After 3 decades in policing, Kirk has retired as media relations officer. His family joined us for the send-off. Happy retirement, Kirk! We'll miss you. ^dr
Be safe, be smart. Make sure YOU clear off all the windows on your vehicle. If you can't see it, how are you going to avoid it.
#DriveSafe
#NorfolkOPP
^es
This is 11 yr old Sarah, who is battling
#Cancer
for the 5th time! This brave young lady turns 12 on Dec 5 and would love some birthday cards to cheer her up. If you can
#help
, cards can be sent to:
#HappyBirthday
Sarah c/o 548 Queensway West, Simcoe, ON, N3Y4T2
#OPP
#NorfolkOPP
Please watch and share as veteran
#OPP
officer, PC Chris Murray Badge
#11160
of the
#NorfolkOPP
gives his final 10-7 after 30 years of dedicated service. "It's been a great ride" and you will be missed, enjoy your retirement. Take care and Stay safe. ^es
This great aerial video shows the rescue of a 4 year-old girl from a cornfield in Culross Township in South Bruce on September 24th. Our OPP helicopter found her and directed rescuers to her location just before the sun set. Excellent work by our officers and our partners. ^dr
#MiddlesexOPP
detain 2 suspicious characters caught wandering in the Bessemer and Exeter Road area near the London
#OPP
Detachment. We are looking to release them from our custody. If you are the owner, or you know the owner, please contact us at 1-888-310-1122. ^jh
Make sure YOU clear off all your windows, including the windshield! If you can't see it, how are you going to avoid it! Please
#DriveSafe
!
@NorfolkCountyCA
#NorfolkOPP
^es
After serving 34 yrs in 4 different regions around the province of
#Ont
, Provincial Constable Pat Gonzalez, badge
#7180
is officially retiring.
#ThankYou
for your dedication, commitment and professionalism. YOU are officially 10-7!
#happyretirement
. Take care and stay safe! Ed
Mike Duhacek of
@HaltonPolice
is leaving the City of Owen Sound and continuing his trek to Halton Region to raise money for cancer research. Mike will be traveling down highway 6-10, and then Highway 6 with the
#GreyBruceOPP
. Please slow down if you see him, and cheer him on! ^nw
You may see us wearing masks or gloves more often, but don't feel that we're being impersonal.
#COVID19
precautions may mean a few more feet and a few less handshakes, but underneath we are still the same people caring for our communities^JC
#WellingtonOPP
After being stopped for 'failing to move over' for an emergency vehicle, a driver decided to do 'Burn-out' in protest. 25-year-old from
@cityofguelph
added charge of
#StuntDriving
(June29
#HanlonExpressway
). 7-day vehicle impound & licence suspension included^JC
#WellingtonOPP
#EssexCtyOPP
PSD Maximus has made a full recovery following an incident in
@TweetLeamington
. The K-9 required a naloxone injection after being subjected to suspected fentanyl while assisting at a search warrant. "Max" says he's feelin much better and glad to be bark to work!^jr
Taking a bite out of
#crime
, one sniff at a time! Bad guy sniffed out by officer Bandit, an
#OPP
Canine Services dog.
31 yr old wanted male taken into custody without incident near
#Hwy3
& Blueline Rd.
#K9OfTheDay
#NorfolkOPP
^es
The best place to be right now is at home however if YOU need to travel, please
#slowdown
, turn all your lights on, and clear the
#snow
from all windows on your vehicle. If you can't see it, how are you going to avoid it!
#Drivesafe
and get home safe to your families.
#ONStorm
^es
UPDATE - It's with a very heavy heart that I provide this update. 8 year old
#missing
boy located deceased in
#LakeErie
. Thoughts and prayers to everyone affected by this tragedy.
@NorfolkCountyCA
#NorfolkOPP
^es
Two hikers near Tobermory had to be rescued from an ice floe, which sheared away from shore yesterday. OPP West Region wish to thank
@JRCCTrentCCCOS
and our local partners in Grey Bruce for their help in this operation. Some video courtesy the JRCC. ^dr
Anything can happen on a nightshift. Like getting a call for this little guy on the side of
#Hwy403
in
@BrantCommunity
.
#BrantOPP
Constables Garton and Louw managed to "apprehend" the offender and get him to a place of safety. ^cv
A private funeral service will be held to honour the life of OPP Provincial Constable Grzegorz Pierzchala on Wednesday, January 4 in Barrie and will not be open to the public. A book of condolence is available at the Haldimand County OPP Detachment and at .
Provincial Constable Grzegorz Pierzchala will be escorted from the coroners building in Toronto to Barrie beginning at 9 am this morning.
The public is welcome to pay tribute from overpasses along the way.
#HeroesInLife
@HaldimandCounty
#HaldimandOPP
^es
The response was overwhelming after the
#OPP
put out a call 4
#help
, for a little girl fighting
#Cancer
for the 5th time. The result was astounding! In just 2 wks, hundreds of cards along with gifts were collected. I am so proud of the generosity/spirit of giving.
#NorfolkOPP
^es
#WellingtonOPP
said good-bye to Staff Sgt. Bruce Aitken today, who's retiring after more than three decades in policing. We made sure it was a special send-off, with a little help from the people who know him best. ^dr
Bruce Peninsula
#OPP
traffic enforcement on Highway 6. A truck pulling tent trailer stopped for stunt driving, traveling at more than twice the speed limit of 80 km/h.
#DriveSafe
#SlowDown
#JourneyResponsibly
^ab
CAUGHT IN THE ACT! A
#BrantOPP
member on routine patrol observed a couple
@BrantCommunity
residents working away at a pile of snow left by a plow on their driveway. He stopped to pitch in when a neighbour snapped this picture.
#gooddeeds
^cv
#HuronOPP
would like to introduce
#OPP
K-9 "Bert" who has been assigned duties in Huron and Perth Counties along with his handler, Provincial Constable Bourgeois. Bert, a Belgian malinois is four yrs old, and is trained in criminal apprehension and explosive detection.
#K9
^cs.
Pretty sweet...literally. A departing staff member's wife baked and decorated these great OPP cookies for us as a goodbye gift and we just had to share it with you. (the photo, not the cookie. The cookie is now gone. Sorry.) ^dr
Detective Staff Sgt. Greg Rossi began the next phase of his life today, as he retired from the OPP after more than 3 decades of service to the people of Ontario. Greg's family joined us for a special send-off.
#FridayFeeling
^dr
#OPP
officer on patrol found a cow walking down the road dragging a piece of fence in
@KingsvilleOnt
. Apparently its name was not "buddy". Eventually the cow was returned to its owner and the officer mooooved on. ^jr
#allinadayswork
Wait? What! Driver of pickup truck charged after
#OPP
stopped the vehicle pulling a 53 foot trailer down the roadway
@NorfolkCountyCA
. Luckily, no one was injured. We all have a part to play and traffic
#safety
is everyone's responsibility.
#DriveSafe
#NorfolkOPP
^es
Does this look safe? No front brakes and rachet straps holding a rear axle in place on this pickup truck! That's what the
#OPP
located after investigating a vehicle in
#Simcoe
. The driver is facing several charges. Vehicle towed/plates seized.
@NorfolkCountyCA
#NorfolkOPP
^es
Sgt. Rektor has officially left the building. We wish him all the best in his retirement. Thank you for your service and dedication. Dave, you will be missed.
UPDATE:
#PerthOPP
, along with Stratford Police Service and Toronto Police Service, has located the missing 11-year-old from the
@pertheast
. The Perth County OPP would like to thank the media and the public for their assistance. The investigation is ongoing.^jj
#GREYBRUCEOPP
welcomed a new Officer in October of 2020. Welcome to P. C. Sandy Heseltine. Sandy is a former plumber and is very excited to start his policing career. Sandy is an avid outdoorsmen. Sandy looks forward to working in Grey Bruce. ^rs
UPDATE - 991! That's how many
#Birthday
cards that 12 yr old Sarah Hamby has opened so far with thousands to go! That beautiful smile says it all. A BIG
#ThankYou
to everyone for their
#kindness
. Stay strong and keep fighting Sarah! YOU got this!
#NorfolkOPP
@NorfolkCountyCA
^es
If you can't see it, how are you going to avoid it?
#NorfolkOPP
urging all motorists to clean their entire windshield before putting their vehicle into gear.
#drivesafe
^es
For the drivers that get it,
#ThankYou
! For the drivers that need that reminder, please turn on your entire lighting system which includes your rear lights. Be visible, be seen, be safe!
#DriveSafe
Everyone.
@NorfolkCountyCA
#NorfolkOPP
^es
There is no question why
#ElginOPP
received multiple traffic complaints about this vehicle driving on
#HWY401
. The vehicle was stopped and a 20y/o of Petrolia was charged w/ several HTA offences. We all have somewhere to be, but
#DriveSafe
so we can all reach our destinations!^bp
This
#WellingtonOPP
officer was on the shoulder of a road in
@wellingtncounty
at the scene of a collision when he was rear-ended by a motorists. Thankfully no injuries. SLOW DOWN and pay attention if you have to be out on the road today and tomorrow. ^JU
How are illegal guns reaching the hands of criminals in Canada? Recently,
#LambtonOPP
found that drones are being used to carry the prohibited guns over from the United States. This drone was located Friday morning near Port Lambton, stuck in a tree, transporting 11 handguns.^jb
#GreyBruceOPP
The missing boy has been LOCATED safe.
#OPP
Helicopter observed the boy in a wooded area within a kilometre of the residence and directed ERT members to the location. Thank you to the public for their assistance. ^ab
A 30 y/o from
#StThomas
is facing a laundry list of charges after they were found to be in possession of a stolen vehicle in
#NorfolkCounty
earlier this week. (1 of 2) ^ag
If YOU don't need to travel tonight, please STAY HOME!
#FreezingRain
and
#Snow
covered roads are making the drive a little slower tonight. Pack an ample supply of patience and drive according to the road and weather conditions.
@NorfolkCountyCA
#NorfolkOPP
#ONStorm
^es
#OPP
officers received a call of a dog in distress and didn't hesitate to save a 4-legged life. Tex was checked by a vet and returned to his family.
#dogfriendly
The
#OPP
would like to say
#ThankYou
to all the snowplow operators for their tireless efforts in keeping our roadways clear. Please remember to give them room to work and NEVER pass. The best place to be is behind them for everyone's safety. Please
#DriveSafe
.
#WROPP
^es
Just a friendly reminder to take the time to properly clear the snow off your vehicle. This driver was stopped this morning by a
#WellingtonOPP
officer in
@MapletonTwp
^km
You don't want to be caught in this.
#MiddlesexOPP
media officer Cst. Jeff Hare says the 401/402 corridor is one of the worst traffic scenes he's ever seen. Today is a good day to stay home and stay safe. For road closure information, check
@OPP_COMM_WR
or
@511ONWest
. ^dr
Regular maintenance is essential! This reminder comes after the
#OPP
stopped this T/T. Flat and bald tires! 5 out of 6 brakes not functioning, overweight by 18,950kg and a severed air line! This was dangerous. The driver/company are facing charges.
@NorfolkCountyCA
#NorfolkOPP
^es
No this is NOT a typo, yes YOU are going to be upset!
#OPP
officer with the London Highway Safety Division stops a
#StuntDriver
on
#Hwy401
near
#Woodstock
travelling over 190km/h. 37 yr old from St Thomas, ON lost their licence and vehicle for 7 days.
@OxfordCounty
#OxfordOPP
^es
Here's a West Region
#SaturdayShoutOut
to Provincial Constable Bill Dekoning of
#PerthOPP
, who retired after 30 years of dedicated service to his community. Family, friends and colleagues helped with a special send-off yesterday. Have a look! ^dr
Meet "Diva" who is now slightly embarrassed after she was rounded up by
#HuronOPP
officers who were called by her very upset parents. Diva saw the Lake Huron water and couldn't help but swim in the choppy waves.
#OPP
reunited Diva with her dog Mom. ^cs.
After more than 37 yrs,
#OPP
Constable Al Dick, badge# 12761, is officially 10-7 for shift! What better way to sign off for a dad! His son, Andrew, is a dispatcher and had the honour of taking his father's final call earlier today.
#BrantOPP
#HappyRetirement
@BrantCommunity
^es
A
#LambtonOPP
send off to Sgt. MacNally after 36 years of policing the province of Ontario. Mac, you HAVE had a positive effect on the lives of those around you. Enjoy your retirement, and we'll always be here for you too! (full video on our facebook page) ^jb
#HuronOPP
investigated a complaint of an impaired operator of a mobility scooter on January 7th in
@GoderichDwntown
. A 56 yr-old Goderich resident has been charged with Impaired Operation and Impaired Operation Over 80. Court pending.
#drivesober
#OPP
#ArriveAlive
^cs.
All in a days work!
@TownofLakeshore
#OPP
members assisting a local farmer coral a herd that got dangerously close to Highway 401. The four legged escapees were safely led back home.
#WorkingTogether
to help each udder. ^jr
OPP charged 15 people in Wellington and Grey Counties for driving on closed roads during yesterday's stormy weather. It's not just illegal; driving on a closed road is dangerous and can have serious consequences. ^dr
UPDATE to be provided on the murder of Provincial Constable Greg Pierzchala.
#OPP
will be streaming live at 6PM from the
#HaldimandOPP
Detachment located at 72
#Hwy54
in Cayuga.
@HaldimandCounty
^es
No, YOU are NOT seeing things! A person made a decision to ride on the back on this truck on
#Hwy24
unbeknownst to the driver. This is a very dangerous act that could of had life-altering or ending consequences.
#OPP
continuing to investigate.
@NorfolkCountyCA
#NorfolkOPP
^es
DO YOU want a
#TICKET
? I didn't think so. Please do NOT go around road closure signs for everyone's safety. A flooded road isn't fun to drive through. It's dangerous.
#DriveSafely
#PortDover
#NorfolkOPP
^es
The missing child from
@WestPerthON
has been located deceased in Whirl Creek. The
#PerthOPP
would like to thank all community partners who have assisted with the search since March 6. Our entire community has been affected by this tragedy, and our hearts are heavy.
@PEFD_WPFD
^jj
After almost 50 years, yes, that's correct... Art Williams is retiring! With that much time between
#OPP
,
#ParisPolice
, and
@TorontoPolice
, it's much deserved! All the best in your next chapter and
#congrats
^pc
This vehicle stop makes me smile!! Driver stopped and spoken to by his
#Mom
. Its not just adults missing family and friends. Please make sure you take care, stay healthy and stay safe.
#InThisTogether
@NorfolkCountyCA
#NorfolkOPP
^es
After 42 yrs of policing,
#OPP
Inspector Phil Carter, badge 5962 is retiring.
#ThankYou
for your dedication and commitment to the residents of
#Ontario
. Your professionalism and dedication to members of the communities you served will always be remembered.
#HaldimandOPP
^es
Yes, YOU are reading this correctly! The
#OPP
charged a 14-year-old youth with failing to stop for police after taking a vehicle without permission. They were also charged with driving a motor vehicle without a licence. No injuries reported!
@NorfolkCountyCA
#NorfolkOPP
^es
@OPP_COMM_WR
@511ONWest
Fortunately, no serious injuries have been associated with any of the multi-vehicle collisions along the 401/402 corridor. Two people were transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. As you can see, some vehicles have sustained major damage. ^dr
Did YOU know? When you activate the hazards on your vehicle, your brake lights do NOT illuminate unless you have a third brake light!
#OPP
urging all motorists to
#DriveSafely
and adjust to the road conditions. Remember, Traffic Safety is Everyone's Responsibilty.
#WROPP
^es