NEWS RELEASE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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WASAGA BEACH — Officers from the Huronia West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were kept busy last night with numerous calls for service in Wasaga Beach, including mischief incidents involving OPP vehicles.
Numerous investigations are underway to identify those responsible for Highway Traffic Act infractions and mischief incidents during the overnight hours of Aug. 27 and 28, 2022, including property damage at the Canadian Tire on 45th Street and Walmart on Stonebridge Boulevard. A break and enter is also being investigated at the Walmart.
In the early morning hours of Aug. 28, 2022, two OPP vehicles were damaged and their windows were smashed on Beck Street and Main Street. During the incidents, officers were inside the vehicles and one vehicle also had a canine inside. Thankfully, the officers and dog were unharmed.
The safety of our community and our officers is our number one priority and the safety of both was jeopardized last night. We want to make it clear that this behaviour will not be tolerated.
The OPP will conduct thorough and exhaustive investigations leading to arrest and prosecution. Those responsible will be held accountable to the fullest extent of the law.
Anyone with information on incidents from last night is asked to contact the Huronia West OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). When you contact Crime Stoppers you remain anonymous, you will never have to testify, and you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000. Tips may also be provided through the Crime Stopper's website by visiting https://ontariocrimestoppers.ca/.
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