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The intersection of Howard Avenue and Middle Side Road in Amherstburg will be temporarily closed for a construction project spanning nine months, commencing on October 24th, 2023. During this period, a designated detour route will be in place, directing traffic from County Road 8 to County Road 11 and finally to County Road 18. Residents of LaSalle, particularly those residing along Huron Church, Broderick, Disputed, and Front Roads, should anticipate an increase in traffic volume. We kindly remind all motorists to prioritize safety by adhering to posted speed limits and driving cautiously. Please plan your travels accordingly, considering the additional
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During the evening of Friday, October 20, 2023, the LaSalle Police Service conducted a RIDE Progam at various locations in the Town of LaSalle. The officers stopped and investigated approximately 250 motor vehicles and conducted 4 roadside sobriety tests. No suspensions or charges were laid for impaired operation of a motor vehicle. The LaSalle Police Service will continue to educate and inform the public of the consequences of driving while impaired by alcohol or drugs and will conduct R.I.D.E. Programs throughout the year to help reduce and prevent impaired driving. In addition to impaired screening, officers issued three offence notices
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For the last 14 summers, LaSalle Police Officers have engaged in a positive ticketing campaign called LaSalle Police Service Annual Summer Safe Cycling Program. Positive ticketing is receiving a reward for doing the right thing. This program was started by the LaSalle Police Service with the intent of encouraging our youth to wear their safety equipment while riding a bicycle as well as practicing safe riding. It also provides an opportunity for positive interactions between the police and our young community members as well as building relationships with our community partners. LaSalle Police Officers handed out ice cream cone coupons
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Report #23-8041 The LaSalle Police Service is investigating an arson of a vehicle in the 7200 block of Malden Road that occurred just before 2 AM on Wednesday, October 11th. Investigators are currently reviewing surveillance footage of the incident and confirm that at least two individuals deliberately set the fire. Further video analysis is being done to ascertain a better description of the culprits. The LaSalle Police Forensic Unit and Criminal Investigation Unit have seized evidence possibly related to the investigation and will be analyzing them further. The descriptions of the offenders are as follows: Offender #1 – U/K sex,
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Case# 23-7710 LaSalle Police Launch Investigation into Stolen Vehicle and Foot Pursuit LaSalle, September 27th, 2023 – At 7:20 AM this morning, the LaSalle Police Service attempted to stop a reported stolen vehicle at Sprucewood and Malden however the driver chose to evade law enforcement, accelerating and refusing to stop. In the interest of public safety, officers decided not to pursue the vehicle further. Shortly afterward, the stolen pickup truck was located abandoned at the southern end of Mencarelli, near the woodlot. Officers commenced a ground search for the suspect in the surrounding area. Officers located the suspect in the
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Report # 23-7284 The LaSalle Police Service is appealing to the public for assistance in identifying a person of interest related to a theft/nonpayment of fuel. On September 11th, a person described as a white male with a dark mustache, wearing a black hoodie, sunglasses, a dark hat, and long shorts with white designs on it attended a gas station in the 5800 block of Malden Road, LaSalle, in a newer model black dodge Ram Pickup and pumped over $125.00 worth of fuel into it before leaving without making any attempt to pay for the fuel. There was no front
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Report # 23-7355 The LaSalle Police Service is appealing to the public for assistance in identifying a person related to a nonpayment of fuel. On September 15th, a person described as a white male with blonde hair, approximately 5’9″ tall who was wearing light coloured, possibly pink jogging pants, red running shoes and a long sleeve shirt and had visible tattoos on their right forearm attended a gas station in the 6400 block of Malden Road in a black pickup truck. The person prepaid for a quantity of fuel and completed that transaction but then fueled the vehicle a second
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In a concerning trend, the LaSalle Police Service has responded to 113 accidental 911 calls since August 1st of this year. This surge in unintentional emergency calls is prompting police services across Ontario to make the public aware of this issue. Imagine the moment when your pocket starts buzzing, and you check your phone, only to realize it’s inadvertently calling 911. Panic sets in, and your instinct is to hang up, a perfectly natural reaction. However, we kindly urge you not to hang up. Instead, please stay on the line and explain what happened. Rest assured, you are not in
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Four LaSalle Police Officers Assaulted While Investigating a Family Dispute Shortly before 1 PM on Monday, LaSalle Police received a call regarding a heated family dispute at a residence in LaSalle. Upon arrival, the officers were informed that a 19-year-old resident of the household had uttered threats to kill another individual, as well as their pet. The officers were in the process of gathering additional details about the situation when the young man was informed that he was being detained and could not leave the premises. He reacted by physically assaulting the officers, resorting to punches and kicks. In response
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The LaSalle Police, LaSalle Fire, and Windsor Essex EMS responded to an incident on Monday, just after 2 PM, following reports of an explosion on a boat docked at Beattie’s Sunset Marina in LaSalle. The vessel had multiple occupants at the time of the incident, some of whom sustained non-life threatening injuries, primarily burns and scrapes. Paramedics and LaSalle Fire personnel arrived promptly and in significant numbers, efficiently managing the situation and providing immediate aid to the injured individuals. The explosion originated within the boat’s engine compartment, with preliminary suspicions pointing towards a fuel vapor buildup related to refuelling as
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