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CTV News
09-07-2025
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Increased impaired driving stats in LaSalle
Windsor Watch The LaSalle Police Service's 2024 Annual Report reveals a significant jump in impaired driving investigations last year.
CTV News
09-07-2025
- CTV News
LaSalle police report 380% spike in impaired driving investigations in 2024
The LaSalle Police Service's 2024 Annual Report reveals a significant jump in impaired driving investigations last year, with 87 reported occurrences compared to 18 the year before — a more than fourfold increase. LaSalle police previously told AM800 that the increase is due to the way impaired investigations are recorded. The release of the report coincides with Chief Michael Pearce's first full year in the role, after his appointment in July 2023. The report credits him with bringing 'fresh insights' and a focus on modernization. In total, police made 137 arrests and laid 311 charges throughout the year. Domestic-related calls accounted for 204 occurrences and 39 charges, while theft from vehicles continued to be a recurring issue with 49 reports and 20 charges laid. Among the major investigations in 2024: A multi-jurisdictional 'grandparent scam' targeting seniors that resulted in more than $500,000 USD in losses. The seizure of 3D-printed firearm parts destined for a LaSalle address, leading to charges for firearm manufacturing. A Windsor drive-by shooting that led to charges against a LaSalle resident. The report also notes that policing costs came in roughly $458,000 over budget in 2024, due in part to high turnover, training obligations, and staffing coverage during complex investigations. The full report is being presented to council Tuesday night.
CTV News
08-07-2025
- CTV News
LaSalle police report 380% spike in impaired driving cases in 2024
The LaSalle Police Service's 2024 Annual Report reveals a significant jump in impaired driving investigations last year, with 87 reported occurrences compared to 18 the year before — a more than fourfold increase. LaSalle police previously told AM800 that the increase is due to the way impaired investigations are recorded. The release of the report coincides with Chief Michael Pearce's first full year in the role, after his appointment in July 2023. The report credits him with bringing 'fresh insights' and a focus on modernization. In total, police made 137 arrests and laid 311 charges throughout the year. Domestic-related calls accounted for 204 occurrences and 39 charges, while theft from vehicles continued to be a recurring issue with 49 reports and 20 charges laid. Among the major investigations in 2024: A multi-jurisdictional 'grandparent scam' targeting seniors that resulted in more than $500,000 USD in losses. The seizure of 3D-printed firearm parts destined for a LaSalle address, leading to charges for firearm manufacturing. A Windsor drive-by shooting that led to charges against a LaSalle resident. The report also notes that policing costs came in roughly $458,000 over budget in 2024, due in part to high turnover, training obligations, and staffing coverage during complex investigations. The full report is being presented to council Tuesday night.
CTV News
12-06-2025
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LPS shares red flags when receiving scam bank calls
The LaSalle Police Service is reminding of red flags to keep in mind when you get scam calls posing to be your bank or other agencies. While the caller might have accurate information about you, such as your name, address, birthdate, or social insurance number, the LPS said that doesn't validate who is calling you. 'With technology, the caller can duplicate your bank's phone number in a method called 'spoofing',' police wrote in a Facebook post. When taking a call, look for the following red flags while speaking to the person on the phone: You were asked to give money or buy gift cards You received unsolicited calls/emails They asked for personal information, like your pin number or address There's a sense of urgency or secrecy The number one rule the LPS reminded of is when in doubt, hang up. You can verify the information by calling or going to your bank.
CTV News
10-06-2025
- CTV News
Theft averted in LaSalle
A theft has been avoided in LaSalle after a quick response from police officers. On Saturday just before 1 a.m., the LaSalle Police Service was called with a report of an active break and enter at an apartment building that's under construction. Police said two men were seen grabbing commercial machinery and tools in the building. When officers arrived, the area was searched, and the suspects were found. A 24-year-old Windsor man and a 65-year-old Windsor man are facing break-and-enter charges.
