Members from the Huron & Perth Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Community Street Crimes Unit have laid criminal charges against a couple following a traffic stop last week.
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Wanted suspect arrested in Listowel
On Aug. 6 just after 4 a.m., Perth County OPP stopped a motor vehicle on Queen Street East in the Municipality of North Perth.
North Perth council extends OPP contract for two more years
With its current policing contract set to expire at the end of 2022, the Municipality of North Perth extended its agreement with the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) through the end of 2024 at a recent meeting.
Palmerston man killed in Monday collision
One person died in a motor-vehicle collision in the Municipality of North Perth on Monday morning.
Suspect in Hanover shooting arrested in Ottawa
The suspect in a Hanover shooting has been arrested in Ottawa; he’s being returned to Hanover, where he faces charges that include attempted murder.
Brockton man charged in break and enter
A Brockton resident has been charged by South Bruce OPP following a break and enter in Walkerton earlier this month.
OPP seeking motorist after 12-year-old cyclist struck, suspect fled scene
Police are seeking information regarding an incident involving a driver failing to remain at the scene of a collision, after their vehicle collided with a 12-year-old cyclist last week.
North Huron disbands Police Services Board
Council passed a bylaw to disband the North Huron Police Services Board on Aug. 8, effective Dec. 31.
Wingham resident facing charges
Huron County OPP has charged a Wingham resident with several criminal charges following a recent traffic related investigation in Wingham.
Owen Sound resident charged in Line 86 crash
Local firefighters and emergency medical personnel attended the scene of a motor-vehicle collision at the intersection of Line 86 and Perth Road 178 west of Molesworth just after 11 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 1. One person was transported to hospital with injuries, and as of press time the cause of the cr
Vehicle stolen from local dealership
On July 7, members of the Perth County OPP were dispatched to a business on Road 164 in the Municipality of North Perth for the report of a stolen vehicle.
Local officers recognized for service efforts
The North Perth Police Services Board met on Wednesday, July 20, where two officers were recognized for their recent efforts. Constable Bill DeKoning and Sergeant Barry Cookson were both presented coins recognizing their exemplary efforts in serving the public – DeKoning for his ongoing work with th
Brockton councillor’s work results in provincewide changes to OPP billing model
Two years of painstaking work by Brockton Coun. Tim Elphick has finally paid off.
Driver charged with impaired in North Perth
Another driver charged with an impaired related offence in the Municipality of North Perth.
Driver arrested at RIDE program
On June 30 at approximately 11:30 p.m., the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) checkpoint on Perth Line 88 in the Municipality of North Perth.
