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Stratford man tries to flee police, crashes into cruiser

Stratford man tries to flee police, crashes into cruiser

A 20-year-old was arrested after a foot pursuit in the Waterloo
Driver observed leaving scene of single-vehicle crash, police say

Driver observed leaving scene of single-vehicle crash, police say

Listowel resident, 33, facing two charges
Easter weekend safety campaign leads to 92 charges in Perth County

Easter weekend safety campaign leads to 92 charges in Perth County

Officers also responded to vehicle collisions over the holiday weekend, including a fatal crash
Commercial vehicle crash sends one to trauma centre

Commercial vehicle crash sends one to trauma centre

The single-vehicle collision on Perth Road 147 in North Perth happened Monday morning
One airlifted to trauma centre after morning crash

One airlifted to trauma centre after morning crash

Emergency crews were called to the area of Perth Line 37 and Road 108 at around 6:30 a.m.
Stratford man faces careless driving charge following crash

Stratford man faces careless driving charge following crash

Collision happened Saturday night in Lucan area
Police say 1 killed, 5 injured in crash in Perth East

Police say 1 killed, 5 injured in crash in Perth East

64-year-old resident of North Perth pronounced deceased at the scene: OPP
OPP reminds everyone to buckle up for Easter

OPP reminds everyone to buckle up for Easter

Police conducting long weekend traffic initiative
Buckle up this Easter long weekend, warns OPP

Buckle up this Easter long weekend, warns OPP

In 2023, 67 fatalities on OPP-patrolled roads were attributed to seatbelts not being worn
Acetylene and hydrogen cylinders stolen from Stratford business

Acetylene and hydrogen cylinders stolen from Stratford business

Police say these items are typically used for welding purposes and there are no concerns to the public