An impaired driver was arrested in North Perth in Dec. 7, and was later charged with assaulting a police officer.
North Perth resident charged with multiple sexual offences
An ongoing police investigation has resulted in a number of charges for a North Perth resident.
$5,000 worth of wire stolen from Listowel business
Police are looking for two suspects after a reported break-in and theft from a business on Rocher Road last week.
Suspect attempts to steal car with passenger inside
A scary situation ended safely for one North Perth resident after someone tried to steal their car – with them inside.
Police lay 13 charges in stolen vehicle incident in Wroxeter
A Hamilton man is facing a total of 13 criminal charges stemming from a stolen vehicle incident in Wroxeter.
Police charge Listowel man in Memorial Park vandalism incident
Police have arrested one individual after an investigation into vandalism at Listowel Memorial Park last month.
North Perth man charged with stunt driving
A North Perth man has been charged with stunt driving following a traffic stop that took place in Whitechurch on Dec. 15.
Police asking parents to speak to youth about risks of participating in social media challenges
Parents are being reminded to speak to children and youth about the risks of participating in social media challenges following an incident in Listowel where someone kicked in the front door of a Brock Street West home.
Local resident charged with domestic assault
The Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a North Perth resident after one person was assaulted during a domestic occurrence.
Howick woman charged for Listowel offences
One person was charged after a break and enter to a business and a mischief in Listowel.
Drugs seized in Listowel traffic stop
One person was charged after an investigation revealed they were in possession of drugs for the purpose of trafficking.
Two stolen vehicles recovered, Huron East man faces 15 charges
A break and enter and two vehicle thefts resulted in a Huron East resident facing 15 charges, after a series of events in Perth County last month.
OPP: latest research shows high levels of chemicals, lower-than-advertised levels of THC in illegal cannabis
OPP officials say tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and pesticide analysis of illegal cannabis shows consumers should break ties with their “dealer” and switch to legal products.
Former youth pastor pleads guilty to sexual assault, exploitation charges
Last fall, Huron County OPP charged a former youth pastor from Wingham with seven counts of sexual assault and seven counts of sexual exploitation. On Dec. 1 at the Goderich Court House, Simon Chiarello pleaded guilty to the charges.
Province expanding booster shot eligibility, tightening proof of vaccination requirements
The provincial government has announced measures to expand eligibility for COVID-19 booster shots and tighten proof of vaccination requirements in response to rising COVID-19 case numbers and the spread of the Omicron variant.
