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Just a reminder to try to keep your vehicles in your driveway to allow for the efficient removal of snow from our roadways and allow for the passage of snow removal vehicles. Snow Removal – as per Town of LaSalle By-Law 7298: THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF LASALLE BY-LAW NO. 7298 A By-law to regulate Vehicular Parking within the Limits of the Town of LaSalle. Section – 16. No person shall park a vehicle on any street at any time: (10)in such a manner as to interfere with the movement of traffic, street cleaning measures, or the clearing of
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Here are some guidelines that we ask that All-Terrain Vehicles, Off-Road Vehicles or Snowmobile owners and riders read before venturing out. Private Property Most property in the Town of LaSalle is privately owned. This includes farm fields. If you do not have the consent of the property owner to be on their property or travel across their property then you are TRESPASSING. If you trespass and cause damage to their property you may be held civilly and criminally responsible. Town of LaSalle Property The Town of LaSalle DOES NOT permit ATV’s, ORV’s or Snowmobiles to be operated on Town-owned lands,
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Case # 22-475 On Tuesday, January 25th just before 11:00 a.m., a 22 year old female from Amherstburg was observed by a LaSalle Police Officer operating her black Ford sedan at a high rate of speed on Front Road near Jewel Street in LaSalle. The officer recorded her speed on radar at 105 km/h in a posted 50 km/h zone, 55 km/h over the posted speed limit. The officer stopped the vehicle and issued the driver with a summons for Drive Motor Vehicle – Perform Stunt – Speeding, contrary to section 172(1) of the Highway Traffic Act. As a result
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Please be advised that the LaSalle Police Service and Hotel Dieu Grace Health mental health police team referred to as the Mental Health Support Team (MHST) will now be referred to as the Community Outreach and Support Team (C.O.A.S.T.). This will ensure consistency and clarity with existing teams across the province as well as offered services. This does not change the care or supports offered by this team who provide follow-up to individuals aged 16 years and older living within the boundaries of the Town of LaSalle who may need assistance managing mental health and/or addictions concerns. It is not
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Case # 22-213 A 17-year-old from Harrow was charged with drive motor vehicle – perform stunt Wednesday evening after police caught them operating their Dodge Journey well above the posted 60 km/h speed limit on Disputed Road. A LaSalle Police Officer who was conducting radar in the area observed the vehicle travelling on Disputed at 126 km/h, 66 km/h over the speed limit. The officer stopped the vehicle and issued the driver with a summons for Drive Motor Vehicle – Perform Stunt – Speeding, contrary to section 172(1) of the Highway Traffic Act. As a result of the charge, their
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In January 2021, the LaSalle Police Service received a number of calls regarding coyote sightings. Fortunately, there have been fewer reports of coyote sightings in the end of 2021 and the beginning of 2022 but that doesn’t mean that the coyotes have left. Caution should always be taken and residents are urged to learn about managing conflicts with all wildlife in their area by clicking on the link provided below. It should be noted that coyotes are entering their breeding season which generally lasts from January until the end of March. Coyote behaviour during this time may be more bold
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Report #22-334 The Lasalle Police Service has charged a 21-Year-old female, Windsor resident with multiple Criminal and Provincial Offences following a traffic stop in LaSalle early Monday morning. At 12:45 am, a LaSalle Police Officer stopped a 2014 Hyundai after observing the vehicle with no lights on and the female driver talking on her cell phone while driving on Malden Road. A traffic stop was conducted in a parking lot near the intersection of Malden Road and Normandy Street and a second police unit joined to assist. The driver suddenly reversed at a high rate of speed into the police
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The LaSalle Police Service has regularly released information to the public about many of the Stunt Driving charges that have been issued in our community. We do not do so to shame or further punish an individual beyond what is required by legislation. We do so to bring attention to everyone regarding the danger and consequences such actions can bring. Some consequences could include being involved in a serious or fatal collision, fines and penalties, as well as increased insurance costs for many years to follow. Here’s a quick reminder: If the speed limit is less than 80km/h (70, 60,
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Meaningful partnerships with the community and joint problem solving are the backbone to effective community policing. The LaSalle Police Service C.O.A.S.T. is a partnership between the LaSalle Police Service and Hotel Dieu Grace Healthcare.  A LaSalle Police Officer and a Social Worker comprise the team who provide in-home assessment and support to individuals with mental health and/or addiction needs to persons 16 years of age or older who reside in the Town of LaSalle.  C.O.A.S.T works collaboratively with individuals in developing a support plan linking them to community resources with the goal of reducing further police or hospital intervention. The
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Case # 22-205 The LaSalle Police Service is warning the public and businesses to be vigilant after receiving four separate reports of businesses receiving counterfeit Canadian $100 bills between December 29th, 2021 and January 11th, 2022. Between these dates, the fraudulent bills were used at local convenience stores to make purchases however, the recipients did not immediately notice the poorly crafted fakes. In all instances the bills were; not cleanly cut, different sizes, not printed with precision and missing several key security features. When receiving any large denomination currency you should always inspect it for the following security features; Bank
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