Nearly 8,000 charges during long weekend blitz
It was a deadly long weekend on OPP-patrolled roads.
Officials are reporting four deaths in motor vehicle crashes, as well as the death of a boater.
As part of Operation Impact, the OPP laid 7,953 charges.
The most common offences were speeding, seatbelt infractions, impaired driving and distracted driving.
Motorists are reminded to exercise caution while traveling.
Update: Armed Robbery Suspect Arrested
Police say a Fort Erie store was held up
MP Pushing for Canal Restoration
Fred Davies says people in Port Colborne have been waiting years for the Welland Canal wharfs to be restored
Fort Erie Budget Passed for 2026
Taxes going up a few dollars a month for a household, but then double that when adding the region and school board portion
Portion of St. Catharines Downtown Blocked
The NRP are asking everyone to avoid the area
11 People Charged in Massive Drug Bust
Police searched homes and vehicles in Toronto and London, finding over $2-million in fentanyl and cocaine, also illegal guns
Drug Bust in Niagara Falls House
Over $11,000 in hydromorphone and fentanyl found
QEW Open After Multi-Vehicle Crash
Police say it happened near Bowen Road
Welland Building Owner Fined
Fire department says this was for fire code violations for building on East Main Street