Highway_Life

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[OPP East Region @OPP_ER]

Yesterday marked the beginning of Canada Road Safety Week, which runs through the 18th of May.

This campaign is built around the behaviours we encounter on a daily basis and are known to be the leading causes of fatal and serious injury collisions.

These include impaired driving, aggressive driving, distracted driving and failing to wear seatbelts. Every stop made, every impaired driver removed from the road, every compliance check completed contributes to lives saved.

Please get to where you're going safely and have an enjoyable long weekend.

-Staff Sergeant Jones, Operations Manager

#LeedsOPP #CRSW2026 #DriveSafe #Fatal4 ^jm

[Ontario Provincial Police @OPP_News]

Thank you, @TourCNTower for honouring OPP Sergeant Brandon Malcolm. Meaningful gestures like this have a profound impact on loved ones, #OPP members and the policing community as we mourn the loss of one of our own. #HeroesInLife

[Highway_Life @Highway_Life]

RT @OPPCommissioner: It is with deep sorrow that I advise an OPP officer was killed while on duty along Highway 401 in Cobourg this afterno…

[OPP East Region @OPP_ER]

#LeedsOPP and @ONtransport are investigating a transport truck wheel-off on #Hwy401 just east of @TownofGananoque.

Fortunately, there were no injuries. Charges against the driver and company are pending. Direct any questions to the MTO. ^jm

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#LeedsOPP et @ONtransport enquêtent un incident impliquant un camion de transport dont une roue s'est détachée sur #Hwy401, à l'est de @TownofGananoque.

Heureusement, personne n'a été blessé. Des accusations vont être portées contre le conducteur et l'entreprise. Veuillez adresser vos questions auprès du ministère des transports. ^jm

[OPPCommunicationsER @OPP_COMM_ER]

ADVISORY: OPP is advising against travel on Highway 401 between Cornwall and the Quebec border due to severe weather, poor visibility, and deteriorating road conditions. Monitor https://t.co/fyGD06tAy8 for updates. ^pia
#SDGOPP

[Thomas Carrique @OPPCommissioner]

Today marks an important milestone for the dedicated recruits of Class 529. In the presence of Honorary Lieutenant-General and Senior Honorary OPP Commissioner Richard Rohmer at today’s graduation ceremony, I proudly welcomed 119 new provincial constables to the OPP, along with 11 officers who will be joining First Nation police services across the province.

Class 529 brings a wide range of professional and life experience from public safety and emergency response to education, community support and service in uniform. Among them are individuals whose athletic achievements at the provincial, national, and professional levels demonstrate the discipline and teamwork they now bring to their new roles. Having successfully completed their training, these new officers are ready to serve communities across Ontario with a deep commitment to public safety.
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Ce jour marque un important jalon pour les recrues dévouées de la classe 529. En présence du lieutenant-général honoraire et commissaire honoraire principal de la Police provinciale Richard Rohmer à la cérémonie de remise de diplômes, j’ai accueilli avec fierté à la Police provinciale aujourd’hui 119 nouvelles agentes provinciales et agents provinciaux ainsi que 11 agentes et agents qui rejoindront les rangs des services de police des Premières Nations à travers la province.

La classe 529 nous vient avec une vaste expérience acquise tant au niveau professionnel que dans la vie et qui couvre des domaines tels la sécurité publique, l’intervention d’urgence, l’éducation, le soutien à la collectivité et le service en uniforme. Parmi les recrues se trouvent des individus dont les réalisations comme athlètes à l’échelle provinciale, nationale et professionnelle témoignent de la discipline et l’esprit d’équipe qui les accompagnent dans leurs nouveaux rôles. Ayant achevé avec succès leur formation, ces nouvelles agentes et nouveaux agents sont prêts à se mettre au service des collectivités d’un bout à l’autre de l’Ontario avec un engagement profond envers la sûreté publique.

[OPP East Region @OPP_ER]

#LeedsOPP PC Mason was invited to read to a local classroom today, on #WorldReadAloudDay. Creating connections through reading, questions and storytelling is shown to benefit a youth's natural development, and can have lasting impacts on how they perceive law enforcement.

Read more about WRAD here: https://t.co/bLEiYkrD2x ^jm

[Highway_Life @Highway_Life]

RT @OPP_News: Significant weather has begun and will continue for parts of #Ontario throughout the week. If you’re travelling, remember tha…

[Thousand Islands Bridge Authority @TIsleBridge]

ALERT: 1:20 PM the TIBA began restricting all high-profile Commercial vehicles less than 60,000 lbs. in gross vehicle weight, recreational (RVs), buses, enclosed empty trailers, and other high-profile vehicles until wind speeds reduce. Please observe this safety precaution.

[CityNews Toronto @CityNewsTO]

The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) says all northbound lanes of the Highway 400 are closed from Major Mackenzie to Lloydtown-Aurora Road due to icy conditions and multiple collisions. https://t.co/4IzSn4lSz2

[OPP East Region @OPP_ER]

WEATHER ADVISORY: East Region OPP is advising motorists to take extra caution on the roads today and tomorrow as parts of the region is expected to experience a significant amount of freezing rain.

Motorists are reminded to:
➡️ Avoid non-essential travel
➡️ Clear snow and ice off your care before driving
➡️ Turn on your full headlights
➡️ Slow down and leave extra space between vehicles
➡️ Be prepared for low visibility and slippery conditions
➡️ Plan extra time to get to your destination safely
➡️ Be prepared with a full tank of gas, a charged phone, and an emergency kit
➡️ Adhere to all road closures and police direction

To stay up to date:
✔ Monitor https://t.co/k04nP0iDUi for real-time road condition updates
✔ Check https://t.co/VbSFfn2tu2 for weather forecasts and alerts

In case of emergency, call 911. For non-emergency police matters, contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. ^pia

#EROPP #EastRegionOPP

[OPP East Region @OPP_ER]

#LeedsOPP and its Crime Unit have laid 16 charges after having received information regarding several offences against a young person.

A 43-year-old male of Leeds County has been charged with the following offences:
· Sexual assault on a person under 16 years of age
· Sexual assault
· Forcible confinement
· Sexual exploitation
· Sexual interference
· Indecent exposure to a person under 16 years of age
· Invitation to sexual touching under 16 years of age
· Luring a person under 18 years of age by means of telecommunication
· Communicate with anyone under 18 years of age for purpose of obtaining sexual services
· Make sexually explicit material available to a person under 16 years of age
· Uttering threats – cause death or bodily harm
· Intimidation
· Procuring under 18 years of age
· Criminal harassment – repeatedly communicate
· Failure to comply with undertaking
· Obstruct justice

The accused was remanded into custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Brockville at a later date.

This case is subject to a publication ban; no further details can be disclosed.

If you believe you’re a victim, or have experienced a similar incident, or if you have any information that could assist the investigation, contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. If you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or leave your tip online at https://t.co/B2a0KdzYIQ ^jpm

[Brockvilleist @brockvilleist]

Highway 401 traffic stop near Brockville leads to more than 30 charges
https://t.co/yX4u2bEmue

[OPP East Region @OPP_ER]

Members of the Frontenac OPP and OPP Auxiliary Unit were happy to be part of Saturday's Santa Claus parade in Sydenham. Members were happy to report that the Grinch was under lots of watchful eyes, but was well-behaved. #FrontenacOPP ^bd

[OPP East Region @OPP_ER]

An individual has been arrested and charged in connection with the 2023 homicide of an Elizabethtown-Kitley Township resident.

On Monday, July 31, 2023, officers from the Leeds County OPP located 66-year-old Giles DAGENAIS deceased at a home in the Toledo area.

Following an extensive investigation, on Thursday, November 6th, a 58-year-old man from Smiths Falls was arrested and charged with first degree murder. The accused was remanded in custody following a bail hearing and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Brockville on Tuesday, November 25, 2025.

The investigation is being conducted by the Leeds County OPP Crime Unit, under the direction of the OPP Criminal Investigation Branch, with assistance from the Smiths Falls Police Service. The investigation was also being carried out in conjunction with the Office of the Chief Coroner and the Forensic Pathology Service. Additional support is being provided by the OPP Forensic Identification Services.

“The investigative team showed outstanding dedication and determination in pursuing every lead to bring clarity to a case that has deeply affected the community. The tireless efforts of the team, including our OPP support units and the Smiths Falls Police Service, led to identifying and arresting an individual in connection with this tragic crime. We are sincerely grateful for the public’s support and the valuable information they provided throughout the investigation.” - OPP Detective Inspector Jocelyn SAUVE, CIB ^bd

[OPP East Region @OPP_ER]

#LeedsOPP is opening its doors to trick-or-treaters from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on October 31, 2025.

Parents and guardians are encouraged to bring their costumed children to the front lobby of the detachment, located at 4109 County Road 29 in Brockville (Tincap), for the opportunity for some family fun, and of course, candy. A homemade jail cell will be available for photos with officers.

Whether you're attending the detachment or not, please remember to be visible during your candy-seeking festivities. For your safety, when walking on roads without sidewalks, remember to walk facing traffic. ^jpm

[Highway_Life @Highway_Life]

RT @OPP_ER: Teamwork among numerous agencies is essential for public safety and law enforcement.

This week, OPP members, officers from the…

[OPP East Region @OPP_ER]

An individual has been arrested and charged with serious offences, including attempt to commit murder on a child.

Shortly before 9:00 a.m. yesterday, #LeedsOPP and the Leeds County Crime Unit began an intimate partner violence and child abuse investigation.

As a result of the investigation, a 26-year-old was arrested and charged with the following Criminal Code offences:

-Attempt to commit murder
-Sexual assault on a person under 16 years of age cause bodily harm
-Sexual interference
-Forcible confinement - two counts
-Assault with a weapon - two counts
-Assault cause bodily harm - choke, suffocate or strangle - two counts
-Assault - two counts
-Uttering threats - cause death or bodily harm - two counts
-Intimidation - use or threatens use of violence

The accused remains in custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Brockville at a later date.

The court date and the identity of the accused remain undisclosed to protect the identity of the victims. ^jpm

[OPP East Region @OPP_ER]

A joint initiative by the East Region OPP and Ontario Ministry of Transportation (MTO) this week checked nearly 600 commercial vehicles. Officials were looking for mechanical defects, improper paperwork, impaired drivers and anything else which could potentially impact the safety of everyone on Ontario’s roads and highways.

From Monday, August 25th to Thursday, August 28th, MTO and OPP officers:
•Conducted 596 visual inspections
•Conducted 24 detailed CVSA inspections
•Conducted nine tow truck inspections
•Conducted 69 mandatory alcohol screening tests on random drivers (no violations)
•Took four commercial vehicles out of service
•Issued nine tickets for various infractions, including a lack of pre-trip inspections, no or improper insurance, major defects and hours of service.

Officers also caught nine commercial vehicles using a secondary road to bypass the MTO inspection facility on the 401. In one of these incidents, a total of nine charges were laid against a company and the driver. That vehicle was taken out of service.

“This was tremendous work by officers from both the OPP and MTO. We all share a responsibility when it comes to highway safety, but commercial drivers carry an even greater burden—given that the vehicles they operate can weigh over 40,000 kilograms, or 40 tons.” — Acting Superintendent Stephan Neufeld, OPP East Region Headquarters @ONtransport

[OPPCommunicationsER @OPP_COMM_ER]

ROAD CLOSURE: All westbound lanes on #Hwy401 between Reynolds Rd & Stone Street North (County Rd 32) in #Gananoque are closed due to a transport truck on fire. #LeedsCountyOPP and emergency services are at the scene. Avoid the area and plan alternate routes. Updates to come. ^pia