George Mills, the 69-year-old Central Huron resident charged in connection with an altercation in February resulting in North Huron Deputy Reeve Kevin Falconer hospitalized with injuries, had one charge – Assault Causing Bodily Harm – dropped by the Crown.
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Missing toddler located by police
NORTH PERTH – The Perth County OPP have located a missing toddler after multiple resources deployed in North Perth.
Local mother’s initiative leads to sensory kits in OPP cruisers across Ontario
LISTOWEL – Across Ontario, OPP are now equipped with specially crafted sensory kits to help…
North Huron fire department focuses on scenario, safety training
The Fire Department of North Huron sent out its monthly report, outlining their activities in May.
OPP lay over 1,800 speeding charges in traffic campaign
West Region members of the OPP laid 4,372 charges across 13 detachments during the Canada Day traffic campaign, with most charges laid for speeding.
Crown position in Mills case expected July 20
George Mills, the individual arrested in connection with an incident where North Huron Deputy Mayor Kevin Falconer sustained injuries and was hospitalized in February, was for the fourth time before a judge at the Ontario Court of Justice downtown Goderich July 13.
Police investigating fatal motor vehicle collision near Walkerton
BROCKTON – On July 13, at approximately 3:31 p.m., emergency services including South Bruce OPP, Bruce and Grey County Paramedic Services, and the Brockton Fire Department responded to a fatal collision at the intersection of Sideroad 10 South and Concession 4 East Brant, in Brockton.
Fatal collision saddens mayor
WALKERTON – Brockton Mayor Chris Peabody said he was saddened by news of the fatal collision just outside Walkerton on July 13.
No criminal offence by OPP after Wingham arrest
The Special Investigations Unit (SIU) “found no reasonable grounds to believe” a Huron County OPP officer committed a criminal offence in connection to injuries sustained by a 69-year-old man while in custody at the OPP detachment in Clinton.
Arrest made in Listowel disturbance call
LISTOWEL – One individual has been arrested and two charges have been laid following an investigation here on June 30.
OPP seek help with cycling collision
GEORGIAN BLUFFS – Grey-Bruce OPP are investigating a serious collision that occurred on Grey Road 1 near the regional airport in Georgian Bluffs on July 5 at 11:36 a.m.
Police urge e-bike riders to be aware of rules
ORILLIA - The OPP are reminding the public to know the rules and regulations governing e-bikes before taking to the road or trail this summer.
Two Brockton residents charged with firearms offences after search warrant executed
BROCKTON - A search warrant executed in Brockton has resulted in the seizure of two firearms and the arrest of two Brockton residents.
Perth County OPP lay 66 stop sign-related charges in one week
OPP across the region continue to focus on stop sign and complete stop education and safety.
Morris-Turnberry supports call for policing cost reform
Council here supported a May resolution sent from the Municipality of Red Lake in northern Ontario, outlining their denunciation of the provincial government’s downloading of policing costs to the responsibility of municipalities.

