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The County OPP Detachment Board connects local policing data to concerns about road safety, impaired driving, cell service, and 2027 policing costs.

The Prince Edward County OPP Detachment Board reviews policing costs, local crime trends, impaired driving, community safety planning, and officer training.

Perspectives on safety, policing, and prevention highlight local priorities.

Community safety planning, marine patrols, and youth programs guide board discussions.

OPP Detachment Board discusses IPV trends, enforcement challenges, and budget pressures shaping policing in the County.

This homeowner warning highlights how to avoid contractor scams and protect yourself from costly fraud.

A late 11% increase in OPP policing costs forced Prince Edward County council to revise its nearly finalized 2026 budget.

Council decisions reveal alignment on community fee relief and waste services, while budget reserves and policy motions expose sharper divisions among councillors.

The January 13, 2026 Prince Edward County Council meeting addressed a wide range of resident-facing issues, including support for community fundraisers, changes in waste service contracts, and the final approval of the 2026 municipal budget amid unexpected policing cost increases.

This budget update shows how council avoided a tax hike by using reserve funds to manage unexpected policing costs.

Prince Edward County Fire and Rescue and the Ontario Provincial Police faced off in a charity hockey game in Picton to support the Picton United Church Food Bank. The annual Face Off for the Food Bank collected 310 pounds of food and $102 in cash donations, bringing the community together for a good cause.

Rising policing costs, prevention strategies, and victim support programs were at the center of this OPP Board discussion.

Policing costs, billing systems, and community safety planning were the focus of this OPP Board meeting.

The Board discussed youth prevention programs, policing performance, and community safety priorities. Updates highlight strong outcomes, proactive initiatives, and ongoing challenges in PEC.

Ontario Provincial Police are investigating the death of a 35-year-old Prince Edward County resident following a water-related incident near Point Petre on Lake Ontario. Community members have shared tributes remembering James Badgley, who previously received a Medal of Bravery for rescuing a man from a house fire.

Prince Edward County OPP say a reported weapon at a local school on April 19 was determined to be a toy. Police confirmed there was no threat to students or the public and warned against spreading inaccurate rumours.

A Prince Edward County man has died following an off-road vehicle crash in Tudor and Cashel Township on April 7. Ontario Provincial Police are investigating.

Date: April 04, 2024 A 71-year-old driver has died following a single-vehicle collision in Picton earlier this week. Prince Edward County OPP are continuing to investigate the incident, which occurred on Main Street near Paul Street on Monday, April 1, shortly before 3 p.m. Police say the driver was found unconscious at the scene and was transported to hospital, where they were later pronounced dead. Preliminary findings suggest the driver suffered a medical episode prior to

Four ice anglers were rescued from Wellers Bay after the ice separated from shore, prompting a coordinated response involving fire crews, police, and a Search and Rescue helicopter.

OPP have recovered over $50,000 in stolen vehicles and equipment following an investigation into multiple break and enters across Prince Edward County and surrounding regions.