Two Ontario men face charges after alleged immigration fraud at Lambton College
Three charged after Lambton OPP seize fentanyl, meth in Thamesville
January 8, 2025
Three people from Wallaceburg face drug charges after Lambton OPP stopped a car in Thamesville.
Members of the Lambton OPP Community Street Crime Unit stopped a vehicle on Victoria Road in Thamesville Jan. 2 as part of an ongoing drug investigation. Police seized fentanyl methamphetamine, and carfentanyl with a street value of about $27,700.
Tracy Bechard, 39, Christopher Crosby, 33, and Emily Campbell, 37, all of Wallaceburg have been charged with two counts each of possession for the purpose of trafficking in both fentanyl and methamphetamine.
Bechard was held in custody for a bail hearing Friday. Crosby and Campbell were released and will appear in Chatham court Feb. 13.
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Two Ontario men face charges after alleged immigration fraud at Lambton College
July 10, 2026
Heather Wright/The Independent Two men are facing immigration and criminal charges after Lambton College tipped authorities off about a student immigration scam. College officials called the Canada Border Services Agency in February 2025, about students who had dealt with immigration consultants. “Investigators interviewed the victims and launched an extensive investigation,” says CBSA in a news release. “Two individuals are alleged
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OPP look for missing Crime Stoppers sign in Thedford
July 9, 2026
The Independent It may not be a good sign for Crime Stoppers. Lambton OPP were called to the intersection of Highway 70 and Arkona Road after a large Crime Stoppers sign at the entrance of the community was stolen. It’s valued at $800. Police are investigating, adding if you have tip about the stolen Crime Stoppers’ sign, you can call
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Whoops: Local plowing match officials back track, confirms Brigden will host 2027 IPM after all
July 9, 2026
Heather Wright/The Independent The Lambton 2027 International Plowing Match Committee says they were wrong; the 2027 event will be in Brigden. A local committee landed the International Plowing Match and Rural Expo in April 2025. The group attracted hundreds of volunteers and planning was well underway. In late May, Ontario Plowmen’s Association (OPA) officials came to Brigden, working with the
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Integrity Commissioner dismisses complaint against Dennis’ ‘woke’ art tirade
July 9, 2026
The Independent The Integrity Commissioner says a Sarnia councillor’s comments about an Indigenous mural at City Hall were “a political argument” and has dismissed the complaint. In March, Sarnia unveiled a mural depicting the relationship between Sarnia-Lambton and The Council of Three Fires Confederacy; the Ojibway, Odawa, and Potawatomi people. The project included the $5,000 mural, a new wall honouring
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