An Ontario Provincial Police cruiser.  (Photo courtesy of the OPP)An Ontario Provincial Police cruiser. (Photo courtesy of the OPP)
Chatham

Elgin OPP release Canada Day traffic campaign stats

Elgin County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were out on roads, trails, and the water around Chatham-Kent for a six-day traffic initiative.

"The Elgin OPP urges all drivers and boaters to be aware of the risks associated with their driving or boating behaviour," said Inspector Tyler Holmes, OPP Elgin Detachment Commander.

The campaign was intended to highlight the importance of lifesaving equipment such as seatbelts, helmets and lifejackets.

Officers laid 242 traffic-related charges during the campaign.

This includes 144 speeding charges and 24 seatbelt charges.

According to police, speeding is the leading cause of injuries or death in traffic collisions.

The Canada Day campaign ran from June 27 until July 2.

Read More Local Stories

New military crosswalk rendering. (Image courtesy of the Sarnia Legion Branch 62)

New military crosswalk in Sarnia to be unveiled

As part of a partnership between the Sarnia Legion Branch 62 and City of Sarnia, an unveiling ceremony will be held at the corner of Christina Street and Wellington Street on Sunday, June 7, at 2 p.m.

Members of the Sarnia Police Service entering a Tashmoo Avenue residence on June 4, 2026. (Photo courtesy of the Sarnia Police Service)

Two men arrested in Tashmoo Ave. standoff

Sarnia police said the investigation began on May 29 after the victim was allegedly attacked by acquaintances at a residence near Tashmoo Avenue and Christopher Drive at Aamjiwnaang First Nation.