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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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Case # 22-213 A 24 year old male from Windsor was charged with drive motor vehicle – perform stunt after he was clocked on radar operating his Toyota sedan at 100 km/h in a posted 50 km/h zone on Front Road on Tuesday, January 11th at 10:30 p.m. A LaSalle Police Officer observed the vehicle travelling at a high rate of speed which was recorded on radar. 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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Just before 3:00 am on January 9th, 2022, officers from the LaSalle Police Service were summoned to a residence on St. Michael’s Drive for a report of a break and enter in progress. Police arrived on scene within minutes of the call and found two adult males engaged in a physical altercation in the driveway of the residence. Investigators learned that an adult male had attended the residence and tried to gain entry by breaking a window adjacent to the front door. An adult male resident exited and confronted this person and the two engaged in a physical altercation. As
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In the early morning hours of January 9th, 2022, Officers from the LaSalle Police Service were summoned to a residence on St. Michael’s Drive for a disturbance. As a result, two persons have been arrested but the investigation into the details and circumstances remain very active. Further details are being withheld at the moment to preserve the integrity of the investigation. There is no risk to public safety at this time and more details will be released when possible. Anyone with information is asked to contact LaSalle Police Service at 519 969-5210 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 519 258-8477 (TIPS)
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Officers from the LaSalle Police Service are currently investigating the death of an adult male at a residence on Bouffard Road in LaSalle. Police were summoned to the residence where the male was found deceased. There is no foul play suspected at this time nor is there any risk to the public. Police will remain at the residence to complete a thorough investigation and are asking the public to avoid the area and to respect the residents privacy.
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