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Month: August 2016

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Police perform high-risk takedown on Highway 401

August 31, 2016 Bill Kingston

PRESCOTT – With guns drawn, Grenville County O.P.P. officers arrested two men on Highway 401 today, accused of stealing an automobile from Quebec. Police had […]

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Harkins named head of East Region O.P.P.

August 31, 2016 Bill Kingston

SMITHS FALLS – A member of the O.P.P. with over 26 years experience has been named the head of the O.P.P. for the Eastern Ontario […]

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Eagle-eyed Augusta Township citizen stops possible crime

August 31, 2016 Bill Kingston

PRESCOTT – Provincial police are crediting a eagle-eyed citizen for stopping a couple of guys up to no good. Grenville County O.P.P. said the citizen […]

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Senior duped by secret shopper fraud

August 31, 2016 Bill Kingston

BROCKVILLE – A local man is out thousands of dollars are being taken by fraudsters using an internet ad to be a secret shopper. Brockville […]

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Pounds of pot turned up at RIDE check

August 31, 2016 Bill Kingston

BROCKVILLE – Brockville police found more than they bargained for during an impaired driving spot check on Friday (Aug. 26). During a random stop at […]

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SIU probing man hurt at Athens home

August 30, 2016 Bill Kingston

ATHENS – A man has been serious injured while police were trying to arrest him late Saturday night at a home near here. As a […]

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Kemptville driver caught playing Pokemon Go

August 29, 2016 Bill Kingston

KEMPTVILLE – A North Grenville man is facing a distracted driving-related charge after being caught playing Pokemon Go behind the wheel. Grenville County O.P.P. pulled […]

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Driver charged in police chase near Kemptville

August 29, 2016 Bill Kingston

KEMPTVILLE – A driver, who led police on a chase Wednesday night, has turned himself in. Grenville County O.P.P. had tried to stop a suspicious […]

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Severe thunderstorm watch for Leeds-Grenville

August 28, 2016 Bill Kingston

Update: The severe thunderstorm watch has ended. BROCKVILLE – The hot, muggy weather today may produce some intense thunderstorms across Leeds-Grenville. Environment Canada issued a […]

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Two arrested in Cardinal drug bust; 21 charges laid

August 26, 2016 Bill Kingston

CARDINAL – Two men have been arrested after a drug bust this week in the town. O.P.P. officers with the Community Drug Action Team, as […]

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