On Dec. 18, local residents gathered at Listowel’s Parkview Gardens for another installment of Perth County OPP’s recurring information sessions. The topic of the day is one well familiar to residents throughout the county, and also beyond any local borders – auto theft.
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South Bruce OPP responds to incident north of Chepstow
On Jan. 11, just after 2 p.m., South Bruce OPP responded to an incident on Schmidt Lake Road, north of Chepstow.
North Perth resident charged with first degree murder, kidnapping in connection with 2019 investigation
a 35-year-old resident of North Perth is one of two new individuals charged in connection with a 2019 kidnapping and homicide investigation.
Huron East resident loses thousands to grandparent scam
On Dec. 14 Huron County OPP received a report of a fraud that had taken place Dec. 13-14.
Gowanstown theft suspects at large; property crime investigation yields stolen snowmobile, trailers
Perth County OPP is seeking assistance from the public in identifying three people involved in a theft from a motor vehicle.
Murder investigations underway in Hanover, Durham
HANOVER - The old year ended and the new one began with violence – two murder investigations, one in Hanover and the other in Durham.
Perth County residents lose thousands of dollars in multiple scams
Two similar incidents just before Christmas have resulted in a loss of $5,000 for one victim, and $5,500 for another, states a report from Perth County OPP.
Crime Stoppers program to continue
Crime Stoppers of Grey Bruce has announced they can continue operations in Grey and Bruce.
Hanover man faces murder charge
The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and Hanover Police Service (HPS) have laid charges in an ongoing homicide investigation in the Town of Hanover.
Police seek information on harassment, indecent act incidents in Blyth
BLYTH – Huron County OPP is investigating a series of incidents that took place here between Nov.…
Townships respond to proposed OPP billing changes
The townships of North Huron and Howick recently received a letter dated Nov. 29 from the Solicitor General regarding proposed OPP billing changes.
Tow operator injured in hit and run; driver later arrested
A tow operator was injured on Dec. 4 after being struck by a vehicle that failed to remain at the scene in the Municipality of South Huron. A London resident was later arrested and charged with several offences.
Human remains found at Hanover construction site
HANOVER - On Dec. 3, Hanover Police were contacted about the discovery of human remains at a construction site.
Fatal plow, vehicle accident occurs same day as Perth County declares significant weather event
PERTH EAST - One person has died following a motor vehicle collision on Dec. 5, the same day Perth County declared a Significant Weather Event.
Mildmay resident Len Metcalfe challenges community to support cash-strapped Crime Stoppers
GREY-BRUCE - Crime Stoppers of Grey Bruce (CSGB) is in desperate need of funds and board members in order to continue.
