OPP East Region

Life jackets can save lives, but only if you wear them. Capsizing or falling overboard are the two leading causes of death in boating incidents, and wearing a life jacket can mean the difference between life and death. The OPP has responded to ten marine fatalities in eastern…

CLEARED (7:30 p.m.): Pine Grove Road has fully re-opened in #Lanark following a single motorcycle collision. As a result, one person is deceased. Police investigation remains ongoing. ^pia

COLLISION: Pine Grove Rd. is closed between Giles Rd. and 8th Concession Rd. in Lanark, due to a serious motorcycle collision. Please use alternate routes where possible and avoid the area. Updates to follow. ^pia

Police are regularly patrolling local waterways, conducting routine safety checks and enforcing the Canada Shipping Act to ensure that boaters are keeping themselves and their children safe on the water. On Monday, officers with #CHOPP were out on Crowe Lake in the Marmora area,…

CLEARED (6:15 a.m. EST): All lanes have reopened on #HWY401 westbound in #LongSault. ^pia

CLEARED: Perth Road in Bedford Mills has fully re-opened. ^pia

ADVISORY: #Hwy401 EB right lane closed at Avonmore Rd. in Long Sault due to a tractor trailer rollover. Consider using alternate routes and expect traffic delays. Updates to follow. ^pia

#OttawaOPP is looking for assistance from the public regarding a collision that occurred earlier today. At approximately 2:30 p.m. on July 24th, a collision occurred on #Hwy417 near Innes Rd westbound. The collision involved and orange Jeep Wrangler and a white Mazda 3. Police…

#GrenvilleOPP is looking for public assistance to identify this male in relation to a number of thefts that occurred this morning between 1am and 7am in the area on County Road 2 near Burnside Drive in @TwpofAugusta. If you have any information or door cam footage please call the…

Parts of eastern Ontario, in particular areas such as Algonquin Park, Bancroft , the Upper Ottawa Valley, Barry's Bay and Renfrew could be hit with strong thunderstorms and high winds, potentially lasting through the evening. Monitor weather apps or local radio stations for…

WANTED: Cory CROCKATT, 43 y/o, 5’7’’ (170 cm), 169 lbs (77 kg), brown hair, blue eyes and known to frequent the GTA. If you have any information, please contact Crime Stoppers 1-800-222-8477, the Provincial ROPE Squad Main Office at 1-866-870-7673, or 9-1-1. ^pia

⚠️ Heat warning in effect 📍 Issued for parts of southern #Ontario 📆 Beginning Thursday, July 24 💻 Follow @ECCCWeatherON for active weather alerts and tips ❗Remember: - Never leave children or pets unattended in a vehicle - Stay hydrated - Check on vulnerable friends, family…

Some parts of eastern Ontario, in particular areas to the north, including Algonquin Park, Bancroft , the Upper Ottawa Valley, Barry's Bay and Renfrew could see severe weather later today, with thunderstorms and high winds. Monitor weather apps or local radio stations for updates…

With thunderstorms and other issues resulting in power failures or blips, traffic lights are often impacted. Sometimes they end up in a 'safe mode', with red lights flashing in each direction. When this happens, drivers are reminded to treat the flashing red lights like a four…

RV season’s here—but so is a hidden danger. Carbon monoxide (CO) builds up fast in small spaces and kills without warning. ✅ Check your gas appliances ✅ Keep generators outside & away from vents ✅ Install a working CO alarm #RVSafety #COAwareness #FireSafety

🚩Ongoing road construction makes this more challenging, but it’s essential to make space for those responding to emergencies. 🚨When an emergency vehicle has lights/sirens activated, or when a volunteer has their flashing green lights on, pull over safely to allow them to pass.

UPDATE (8:10 a.m.): #Hwy401 WB closed at Edward St. North in Prescott to County Rd. 15 in Maitland for an environmental clean-up from an earlier collision. Please use alternate routes and expect traffic delays. Closure is expected to last about an hour. Updates to follow. ^pia

PARTIAL ROAD CLOSURE: #Hwy401 WB is partially closed before Maitland/Brockville in the left lane for collision clean-up. Closure is expected to last several hours. Please use caution as you approach. Updates to follow. ^pia

#GrenvilleOPP is investigating a fatal single utility vehicle collision on Scotch Line Road West in @North_Grenville that occurred around 7pm last night. Despite life-saving measures performed by bystanders, the driver was pronounced deceased at the scene. The passenger was taken…