Ontario Provincial Police briefs

Lee Griffi, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

Police investigating another Pride flag incident

For the fourth time this month, a Pride flag has been reported stolen or vandalized in Norwich Township.

Unknown individuals attended an address on Jerdon Street in Norwich and removed a flag at around 1 a.m. The suspects are being described as two shirtless white males wearing boots. The pair were seen getting out of a dark-coloured, extended-cab pick-up truck.

Police are asking that anyone with information about this investigation, including video surveillance to contact the Oxford OPP immediately at 1-888-310-1122 or *677 on a cell phone.

Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or submit an online tip at www.oxfordcrimestoppers.com, where you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,000.

Speeder nabbed on the 401

On Jan. 27, just before 1 a.m., an officer on general patrol spotted a vehicle traveling at a speed of 176 km/h in a 100 zone. A traffic stop was conducted, and the driver has been charged with stunt driving, is also facing a licence suspension, and vehicle impoundment.

Car carrier rollover on 403

Police are investigating a commercial vehicle collision in the eastbound lanes of Highway 403, just east of Highway 401.

Police and members of the Woodstock Police Service, Oxford County Emergency Medical Services and Oxford County Fire Services were dispatched to a transport truck rollover on the morning of June 25.

The transport truck rolled over along with the vehicles it was carrying. The driver was taken to hospital with minor injuries. No word yet on any potential charges.

Utility trailer comes off on 401

Police responded to several calls regarding a utility trailer that became detached from a pickup truck on Highway 401 in South-West Oxford Township on June 19.

Police were dispatched to a trailer that was sitting in a live lane on the highway. Police were able to assist before any damage or injuries occurred.

The driver, a 44-year-old Kitchener resident, was charged under the Highway Traffic Act with having an insecure load.

Police want to remind drivers that it is their responsibility to ensure trailers are secured. The Highway Traffic Act mandates that the load must be loaded, bound, secured, contained or covered so that no portion of the load may become dislodged or fall, leak, spill or blow from the vehicle.