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Racing Vehicles Results Charges Against Two Drivers Case#23-3929 Two male drivers have been charged under the Highway Traffic Act LaSalle after they decided to engage in a race directly in front of a fully marked LaSalle Police cruiser. The officer was initially going to stop one of the involved vehicles, a silver BMW sedan, for stunt driving – speeding for driving 47 kilometers per hour over the posted limit on Front Road but before the officer could initiate the stop, the BMW engaged in a race on Front Road with an orange Ford Mustang. Both vehicles raced down the road
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Case# 23-3995 LaSalle Resident Nearly Fell Victim to the Grandparent Scam. On May 30th at around 11:30 a.m., a resident in the 800 block of Bouffard Road in LaSalle received a phone call from a male stating “Hi grandma, it’s your grandson”. The male told the woman that they had been arrested with a friend who had drugs on them and needed a large sum of cash totalling thousands of dollars to give to the Judge in order for him to be released. Wanting to help who she believed was her grandson, she got the funds together and got another
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Case #: 23-3383 LaSalle Police Service Investigating Robbery With Knife The LaSalle Police Service is investigating after a convenience store on the Town’s east side was robbed. On Thursday, May 11th, 2023, at approximately 9:30 p.m., LaSalle Police Officers responded to a report of a robbery at a convenience store in the 2000 block of Sandwich West Parkway in LaSalle. A male suspect entered the store, brandished a knife, and demanded money. He then left the store with a quantity of cash. No one was physically injured in the incident. The suspect is described as a white male with a
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LaSalle Police Service Celebrating Police Week May 17th – 20th, 2023 Free Event: POLICE WEEK 2023 The LaSalle Police Service is joining police services across Ontario in kicking off Police Week (#PoliceWeekON), which celebrates the work front-line police officers, 9-1-1 communicators, civilian staff, and all members of Ontario police services do to keep Ontarians safe and healthy. Everyone is welcome to come out and meet our officers and check out our vehicles, classic vehicles, boat, displays and crime prevention information. This is an opportunity for our police service and our community to connect while showcasing our service, our people, and
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LaSalle Police Service Presents the 26th Annual Bicycle Rodeo Free Event: The LaSalle Police Service will be holding its 26th annual bicycle rodeo with the assistance of Bike Windsor Essex. The bicycle rodeo aims to teach children aged 15 and under safe cycling skills. Where: Vollmer Culture and Recreation Complex.  2121 Laurier Parkway, LaSalle. The event will be held outside in the semi-circle drop-off zone near the complex’s main entrance. When: Saturday, June 3rd, 2023 from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. Important: Participants must bring their own bike and properly fitting helmet. Helmets and parental supervision are mandatory. How to
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May 9th, 2023 Rick and Minela Orum, owners of LaSalle Towing and Recovery Inc, on Malden Road in LaSalle have, once again, donated $2000.00 to the LaSalle Police Youth Foundation to be used toward the annual LaSalle Police Bicycle Rodeo. Their continued passion for ensuring that our local youths learn about bicycle safety and safe riding practices stems from the unfortunate circumstance where their son was struck by a vehicle while riding his bike several years ago and as a result, suffered a significant, life-altering injury. The Orum’s feel that the annual LaSalle Police Bicycle Rodeo is a perfect opportunity
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