South Bruce OPP cruiser damagedSouth Bruce OPP cruiser damaged
Midwestern

Charges after South Bruce OPP officer involved in collision

An OPP officer on general patrol along Bruce County Road 3 was involved in a two vehicle collision Thursday.  OPP allege an eastbound passenger vehicle entered the intersection at Bruce County Road 40 and struck the northbound police cruiser about 9:41 a.m., Thursday.

Grey-Bruce OPP officers, South Bruce OPP officers, members of the Chesley and Area Fire Department and Bruce County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) responded to the scene.

Both the officer, and the other driver, were assessed at a local hospital and released.

A 36-year-old resident of Markham, was charged with Careless Driving.

Bruce County Road 3 and Bruce County Road 40 were closed at the incident location for the protection of emergency responders. The roadways have since re-opened to traffic.

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.