Firefighters, specialized equipment from St. Clair, local industry help put out ethanol plant fire in Chatham
BREAKING: OPP have one in custody after Petrolia chase
March 9, 2020
Lambton OPP have arrested one man after a chase through downtown Petrolia.
The arrest occurred minutes ago on Centre St. across from the Tim Horton’s parking lot.
About 10 police cruisers were on the scene including officers with high-powered rifles and the canine unit.
Minutes before, a red four-door GMC pickup was towed away from the nearby car wash with three police cruisers surrounding it.
LCCVI students were held indoors while the incident was underway.
We’ll have more details as they become available.
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