Insp. Krista Miller, South Bruce OPP detachment commander, presented the 2022 year-end report to Brockton council on March 28.
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North Perth resident defrauded out of $25,000
The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) would like to remind the public that fraudsters and scammers are still extremely active and are employing various techniques to steal your hard-earned money.
South Bruce OPP: Two victims lost $16K to online scams last week
The South Bruce OPP say two area residents were the victim of online scams last week.
More than $72K lost to cons and scams year-to-date in southern Bruce County
March is Fraud Prevention month, and the South Bruce OPP is asking residents to continue watching out for cons and scams after more than $72,000 has been sent to scammers, year-to-date, by residents of southern Bruce County.
Hanover police officer faces multiple charges
A 25-year member of the Hanover Police Service faces charges involving the use of force on a person in custody.
Signs damaged in Morris-Turnberry
Sometime over the weekend of March 3, unknown people damaged numerous road signs in the Municipality of Morris-Turnberry, signs which include stop signs.
Vandals cause damage to Goderich free food pantry in early February
On two occasions, vandals caused damage to the free food pantry by the Tourism Centre in Goderich.
Resident charged with shoplifting
One person has been charged after stealing items from a local business.
OPP investigating fire in Atwood
On Feb. 20 just before 6 p.m., members of the Perth County OPP responded to a fire at a Main Street address in Atwood.
Driver charged after striking pedestrian
One person has been charged after striking a pedestrian with their pick up truck.
RIDE program stop leads to drug charges
The Perth County OPP has charged a North Perth resident with multiple offences after being stopped at a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (R.I.D.E) in the Municipality of North Perth.
North Perth resident charged with assault
On Feb. 19, the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to an incident that took place at a Perth Line 86 address in the Municipality of North Perth.
OPP warn of door-to-door sales scam
Ontario’s Serious Fraud Office (SFO) is shining a light on a multi-layered door-to-door sales scam, which leaves victims with poor renovations, liens or a mortgage on their homes.
Tool theft reported
On Feb. 8 just before 7:30 a.m., Perth County OPP officers responded to a reported theft of multiple tools from a workshop located on Line 67 in the Township of Perth East.
Driver facing impaired charge
On Feb. 11 at approximately 12:19 a.m., a Perth County OPP officer on general patrol was travelling on Wellington Avenue South, in the Municipality of North Perth, when they conducted a traffic stop.
