The OPP Anti-Rackets Branch and Serious Fraud Office are launching the 2025 Fraud Prevention Month campaign: “The Masks of Fraud.”
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OPP, snowmobile, snow plow collide in area
The province’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU) has invoked its mandate following a collision involving a police vehicle north of Wingham, a police news release states.
North Perth dairy barn has roof partially collapse
The roof of a dairy barn located on Perth Rd. 146, between Line 88 and Line 89 partially collapsed at approximately 6 a.m., on Feb. 25, Perth County OPP confirmed to the Banner.
Police investigate break and enter in Perth; fatal snowmobile collision
PERTH EAST – Police are investigating a break and enter at a residential property, a police…
Brockton councillors still concerned about police costs
Council members of the Municipality of Brockton are still concerned about the increasing price of Ontario Provincial Police coverage despite a presentation from the Municipal Policing Bureau (MPB) of the OPP.
South Bruce OPP reports 26 fraud incidents so far this year
The South Bruce OPP are warning residents to be cautious of fraudulent encounters by telephone, online, or other means.
Police warn residents to be on the alert for scams
To date this year, South Bruce OPP have received 26 fraud-related reports, and are warning people to be cautious.
Collision closes Highway 86 on Feb. 5
LISTOWEL – A single motor vehicle collision involving a tree took place on Highway 86, just west…
Brussels resident charged with sexual interference of youth; 145 snowmobile-related deaths in past decade, says OPP report
An individual was charged with multiple criminal offences following a traffic complaint involving a snowmobile on Feb. 2.
Police warn of increase in romance scams; $1.3 million in stolen property recovered in Chatsworth
Valentine’s Day is Feb. 14, and the Grey Bruce OPP are seeing an increase in the number of calls for service regarding the romance scams.
OPP hosting Polar Plunge to support Special Olympics
The Grey Bruce OPP are hosting a Polar Plunge in support of Special Olympics Ontario’ on Feb. 23.
Perth resident victim of text scam; police warn of romance scams
PERTH COUNTY – A parent in West Perth has been defrauded through a text scam, a police report…
Police warn of fraudulent calls impersonating RCMP
The OPP is warning the public about individuals using the OPP’s non-emergency telephone number to legitimize fraudulent bank investigator scams.
Monkton resident charged with fraud; investigation into break and enter in Listowel
NORTH PERTH - One person has been charged in relation to a fraud investigation, a police report states.
Huron OPP Detachment Commander steps down
Inspector Jason Younan, Huron OPP Detachment Commander, has resigned, accepting another position within the OPP, Constable Craig Soldan with OPP West Region confirmed.
