All Entries Tagged With: "OPP"
New speed display signs remind drivers of how fast they’re going
Two speed display signs will be put into service to help remind drivers how fast they’re going through Prince Edward County hamlets. The signs are a result of complaints by local residents to the municipality and to the Ontario Provincial Police about speeding. The signs are funded by the municipality and purchased by the Police […]
Son charged in murder of Elaine Jeffery
The investigation into the disappearance of Hallowell resident Elaine Jeffery has ended with the discovery of her body near Old Milford Road and Miller side road. Her son James Beau Jeffery, 27, is in custody facing second degree murder charges. The investigation into the disappearance of Hallowell resident Elaine Jeffery ended Friday with the discovery […]
Flame of Hope helps ‘Let the Dreams Begin’
The “Flame of Hope” was carried through Picton Wednesday morning in support of the Ontario Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics. The event raises awareness and funds for the Special Olympics, its provincial floor hockey championships in June and the Canada Summer Games to be held July 11-17 in London, Ontario. Athletes from across […]
Macs stores help OPP put the “Heat” on youth
Macs Convenience Stores across the province are joining forces with the OPP to put the “Heat” on youth. Operation Heat was launched in Prince Edward County this morning. The “positive ticketing” program will see County officers reward children and teenagers for positive behaviour such as good deeds, community service or practising personal safety – such […]
Charges laid in fatal collision
The Prince Edward OPP investigation into a rollover collision Oct. 1 2010 that resulted in multiple injuries and one death has been completed and charges have been laid. The collision occurred shortly after 8 pm at Hubbs Creek Road and Loyalist Parkway, just west of Wellington. Tyler McConnell, 18, of Bloomfield was ejected when the […]
Tips to make life difficult for criminals
The Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Auxiliary proved once again its members have excellent timing when it comes to support, and safety. At their luncheon meeting Friday they approved a $50,000 donation to the Picton hospital foundation after learning from executive director Anna Marie Ferguson that the surgery department is frantic to gain two more […]
OPP Staff Sgt. retires, runs for office
Friends and family joined dignitaries, co-workers and community members in wishing Prince Edward County Ontario Provincial Police Staff Sgt. Bernie Gaw a grand retirement from policing and a favourable entrance into politics. The well-wishers who filled the dining room at Isaiah Tubbs Friday afternoon learned Gaw has no plans for a quiet retirement as he’s […]
PEC OPP and friends carry a torch for Special Olympians
Prince Edward County OPP officers, Special Olympians and students from Prince Edward Collegiate Institute ran through Picton with the “Flame of Hope” Wednesday morning in support of the Ontario Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics. The event raises awareness and funds for the Special Olympics and its Canada Summer Games to be held July […]
