-UPDATE- Police resuming regular patrols and concluded their on-site investigation. The increased police presence has ended. No further information will be released at this time. ^cc

#ElginOPP advising the public of an increased police presence around Muirkirk Line and Duart Road in the Municipality of Chatham-Kent as officers respond to a reported disturbance. While there is no threat to public safety, OPP and Chatham-Kent Police Service is asking people to

#BrantOPP advising of an increased police presence around Bradbury Cres. and Grand River St. North in Paris, ON, as officers respond to disturbance. While there is no threat to public safety, OPP is asking people to avoid the area. Updates to follow. ^pia

UPDATE (7:47 p.m.): #NorfolkOPP have left the scene as Hydro One will now manage traffic flow through the area and provide updates during their repairs. ^pia

Come on, Really! When is this snow going to end? #OPP urging all drivers to adjust to the road conditions which are wet and slippery. Please drive safe and get home safely to your families. Have a great weekend. #WROPP ^es

The #OPP are concerned about the growing number of extortion threats in communities across West Region. Have YOU been threatened or have information surrounding these incidents. Please contact police or Crime Stoppers. Visit https://t.co/waR8RsmUgf for more information. #WROPP

CLEARED (4:58 p.m.): Highway 8 and Perth Rd 106 have both fully reopened east of Shakespeare following hydro repairs. ^pia

ROAD CLOSURE: Ireland Road is closed between Lynn Valley Road and St John's Road East in Simcoe due to downed hydro wires. Motorists should avoid the area and plan alternate routes. ^pia #NorfolkOPP

(ESSEX, ON) - The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), responded to an assist call in the area of Lakeside Dr. in the Town of Amherstburg. The investigation is in its early stages, if more information becomes available, an update will be provided. There is no threat to public

UPDATE: (11:30 a.m.) All eastbound lanes of #Hwy401 near Orford Road have REOPENED. #ElginOPP thanks the public for their patience and reminds motorists to stay alert and drive safe. ^jr LANE CLOSURE: #ElginOPP is advising that #Hwy401 eastbound, just east of Orford Road,

UPDATE (9:50 a.m.): Highway 8 closure east of Shakespeare has now extended to between Perth Rd 107 and Perth Rd 101. Perth Rd 106 is also closed between Line 37 and 33. Please continue to use alternate routes. ^pia

ROAD CLOSURE: Highway 8 is fully closed in both directions east of Shakespeare, between Perth Road 107 and Perth Road 104, for a downed hydro pole. Please use alternate routes. ^pia #PerthOPP

Rain, heavy winds and fog! Depending on where you live, you may encounter all three this morning. #OPP reminding all drivers to turn ON their headlighting system, reduce speed and watch for pooling water on roadways. Drive safe everyone. #WROPP ^es

It's days away and only a few tickets left! Don't miss out on these opportunities to learn more about the #OPP Auxiliary Program! Go to https://t.co/0x6fZo1pIJ, pick the date and save your seat. To learn more about the program, visit: https://t.co/kWeP0PKwMN. #WROPP ^es

Brant County OPP – Community Safety Information Session The Brant County OPP is hosting a Community Safety Information Session on February 25, 2026, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Cainsville Community Centre located at 15 Ewart Avenue, Cainsville, in the half hall WEST room.

Interested in a career with the Ontario Provincial Police? Brant County OPP is hosting an in-person Career Information Session for anyone looking to learn more about opportunities within the O.P.P. The information session will be held on February 24, 2026 from 7:00 p.m. – 9:00

UPDATE (3:53 p.m.): There is no longer a heavy police presence on Hwy 124, outside of Erin. Wellington OPP thanks the public for their patience. ^cm

ADVISORY: Wellington OPP is advising of an increased police presence on Hwy 124 between Trafalgar Road and Patrick Drive, outside of Erin, while officers respond to an active incident. An investigation is ongoing and OPP is asking members of the public to avoid the area. There

t's not too late to come out and make a splash! #essexcountyopp and #SpecialOlympicsOntario are hosting The Leamington Polar Plunge! When: Friday, February 20, 2026, registration begins @4:30 pm, plunge @ 6:00pm. Where: Nature Fresh Farms Recreation Centre, 249 Sherk St.