BRUCE COUNTY - An escapee from a Quebec correctional institution, thought to possibly be in this region has been recaptured in Montreal.
Police
Violent crime, traffic violations decreased in first months of year in Huron County
At their meeting in March, the Huron OPP Detachment Board heard a report from Huron OPP Assistant Inspector Ryan Olmstead outlining local crime statistics between Jan. 1 and Feb. 28, 2025.
Police presence in Mildmay results in person taken into custody
MILDMAY - There was a large police presence in Mildmay on July 24, resulting in one person taken into custody without incident. Police say that at approximately 2:54 p.m., South Bruce OPP responded to a call about a barricaded person at a Peter Street residence.
Three North Perth residents charged in metal theft
WELLINGTON - Wellington County OPP have charged three individuals following the theft of metal from a business in the community of Palmerston, a police report states.
Break and Enter in West Perth; assault of police at campground
Perth County OPP have charged one individual following a home invasion at a residence here on July 12, a police report confirms.
Listowel’s policing history older than town itself
Policing in these parts is older than the town of Listowel itself; the first policeman, Robert Woods, hired on in 1869, six years before the town’s incorporation.
Nine new charges from violent outburst in police cruiser
WEST GREY - A man being transported to Hanover hospital for assessment now faces nine new charges, after he became violent in the police cruiser.
Fire Chief updates Morris-Turnberry Council on training, calls
At their July 8 regular meeting, council members here received a report from North Huron Fire Chief Chad Kregar, outlining the month of May in emergency calls, significant incidents, training and general updates for his department.
ATV collision results in multiple impaired charges for North Huron man
Huron County OPP has charged a North Huron resident with criminal driving offences following a single-vehicle ATV collision in Howick on June 29, a police report states.
OPP request assistance in decades old missing person investigation
Timed around the 37th anniversary of a heavily-reported Huron County missing person investigation, OPP have renewed a request for help locating Lois Hanna, who disappeared from Kincardine between July 3-4, 1988.
Huron County 2025 Law Enforcement Torch Run a success, raises $7,200
The Ontario Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR) saw many participants take to the main streets of Wingham, Goderich, Clinton and Blyth on June 4.
South Bruce Fire holds Summer Safety Station at Teeswater Ball Diamonds
Members of the public were invited to participate in fire safety activities.
Prison escapee possibly in South Bruce
The OPP were notified of an escapee from a Quebec correctional institution on July 6, a police report states.
Quebec prison escapee may be in South Bruce or Hanover areas
SOUTH BRUCE - The OPP have been notified that an escapee from a Quebec prison may be in southwestern Ontario, specifically, in the South Bruce or Hanover areas.
Police investigate motorcycle theft in Listowel
LISTOWEL – Perth County OPP are investigating the theft of a motorcycle in Listowel that occured…
