South Glengarry

SDG OPP officers are currently investigating a single vehicle fatal collision  in South Glengarry on Glen Road. One occupant has been killed while another has been taken to hospital for treatment  of life-threatening injuries.

A road closure is in place on Glen Road. Please avoid the area.

The crash occurred just after 11:00 a.m. on Glen Road west of Glen Brook Road. Initial investigation indicates that the westbound vehicle left the roadway and struck a tree.

The investigation continues with assistance from the OPP technical collision investigators  and a reconstructionist. Glen Road remains closed between Glen Brook Road and Huron until the completion of the investigation.

A body has been found inside a house on Concession 4 in South Glengarry following a fire that broke out at 11 p.m. February 22.

The identification of the deceased will not be released at this time pending post mortem.

The SD&G OPP Crime Unit and the OPP Forensic Identification Services Unit (FIS) are assisting with the investigation, in conjunction with the Ontario Fire Marshal (OFM) and the Office of the Chief Coroner for Ontario (OCCO).

One person remains unaccounted for following a house fire February 22 on Concession Road 4 in South Glengarry.

The Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police is assisting with the investigation of the fire that began shortly after 11 p.m.

The SD&G OPP Crime Unit and the OPP Forensic Identification Services Unit (FIS) is assisting with the investigation, in conjunction with the Ontario Fire Marshal (OFM).

Any person with information regarding this incident should contact the Ontario Provincial Police at 1-888-310-1122.

A 25-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene of a three-truck collision on the westbound Highway 401 in South Glengarry Tuesday.

Initial Investigation has indicated that shortly after 5 p.m, a westbound tractor trailer struck a second tractor trailer; the second tractor trailer then struck a third tractor trailer, reports the Stormont-Dundas-Glengarry Ontario Provincial Police detachment.

While the driver of the first tractor trailer was killed, the other two drivers were uninjured.

This is the second fatal collision on area highways in two days. Monday a driver of a passenger vehicle died when the vehicle was involved in an accident with two tractor trailers on Highway 417 near Maxville.

A 64-year-old South Glengarry man is to appear in Alexandria court February 2 after being arrested in connection with a hit and run Friday night in South Glengarry. Phillip Riel has been charged with failing to stop at an accident causing bodily harm. A 20-year-old woman was struck by a truck while she was walking along Tyotown Road December 10. She was transported to hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries.

The emergency-grandparent scam has claimed a victim in South Glengarry, warns the Stormont-Dundas-Glengarry detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police.

The victim lost $5,500 after being contacted by a scammer claiming to be her grandson. He said he in custody following a motor vehicle collision. He had minor injuries, but needed money to pay the insurance company of the other vehicle involved. The victim then transferred the amount requested.

To avoid becoming a victim, police advise you to first check with another family member or trusted friend to verify the information before sending money or providing credit card information by phone or e-mail. It is vitally important that the incident be reported every time it occurs, to allow police to investigate and prevent others from becoming victims. If a scam artist contacts you or if you have been defrauded contact your local police service and the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CAFC). You can file a report with the CAFC by calling 1-888-495-8501 (Monday to Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm EST) or by using the online reporting tool at www.antifraudcentre.ca  

Seven people have been arrested after police seized over 5,000 cannabis plants while executing a search warrant at a location on Hay Road in South Glengarry Township. In addition to the cannabis plants, growing and processing equipment was seized. Arrested were Jialin Chen, 56, of Markham, Jun Jiang, 36, of Markham, Shuhua Xu, 51, of Scarborough, Tao Zou, 29, of Unionville, Zongxin Zou,  49, of Cornwall, Yun Lin, 52, of Cornwall, and Yuhua Lin, 51, of Unionville. Charged with a slew of drug-related offences, they are scheduled to appear in Alexandria court April 7.

Police are seeking two suspects, one of whom may have been bitten by a dog, in an early-morning home invasion that occurred October 14 in South Glengarry.

Stormont-Dundas-Glengarry Ontario Provincial Police officers were called to the home on First Street shortly after 1:30 a.m.

The resident, who was alone in the house, was assaulted by two males after they had broken into the residence.

It's believed at least one of the individuals was bitten by a dog in the home before they fled on foot. The resident was not seriously hurt.

The OPP Canine Unit and OPP Forensic Identification Services Unit are assisting the SD&G OPP Crime Unit with the investigation.

The attackers are described as being dressed identically in black cargo pants, black hoodies and red face coverings. Both are believed to be white with slim builds.

If you have any information on this incident, please call SD&G OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Seaway Valley Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477. You can also submit a tip online at www.seawayvalleycrimestoppers.ca

A 75-year-old man was killed June 30 when the vehicle he was driving rolled over on County Road 19, between County Road 20 and Headline Road, in South Glengarry Township.

Preliminary investigation has indicated that at approximately 6:24 a.m., a westbound passenger vehicle left the roadway and rolled over.

The driver was pronounced deceased at the scene.

Two suspects are being sought following a June 5 robbery at a residence on Beaupré Road in South Glengarry.

Two individuals wearing home-made surgical masks broke into the residence and held the victim against his will.

The thieves stole two air pistols, one air rifle, a cell phone, digital camera, a Medieval silver metal helmet, two leather holsters with belt and other electronics.

The suspects are described as being white males, French-speaking, 18-25 years old. They were both wearing jeans with dark T-shirts. 

The victim suffered no injuries.

Call 1-888-310-1122 if you have any information on this crime.