PERTH COUNTY - Perth County OPP launched a focused traffic safety initiative from March 1 - 31 with the goal being reducing fatal collisions and serious injuries on our roadways.
Police
Council discusses bring-your-own-alcohol events; agrees harm outweighs benefit
The act update expands bring-your-own-alcohol permissions to certain outdoor public events, as CAO/Clerk Trevor Hallam’s accompanying report explains. Council gave examples such as tail-gating at fundraising events specifically at Bluevale Community Centre (CC).
Driver charged after hitting road closure sign
BROCKTON - South Bruce OPP charged a Brockton resident following an incident in the Municipality of Brockton on March 28.
Students return to Madill after structure cleared
On Tuesday, April 7, a student was involved with a fire in Madill resulting in life-threatening injuries. The school was closed due to damage and classes were moved online for the rest of last week.
South Bruce man arrested after suspect at large in Huron
The Huron Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested an individual from South Bruce in South Bruce who was said to be involved with an incident in South Huron.
Employers key in supporting victims of Intimate Partner Violence, OPP share process for reported cases
“Research has shown that Canadian employers lose more than $77 million every year due to the impacts of Intimate Partner Violence.”
Grey Bruce Public Health reports three overdoses, one fatality
GREY-BRUCE - Between March 20 and 27, Grey-Bruce Public Health received three overdose reports including one fatality, linked with suspected crack cocaine in Owen Sound and Saugeen Shores.
SIU invokes mandate after South Bruce man arrested following search
SOUTH BRUCE - The Huron Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested an individual from South Bruce in South Bruce who was said to be involved with a incident in South Huron.
Wingham driver charged after tractor-trailor collision
MAPLETON - A Wingham driver is charged following a collision outside of Moorefield on Mar. 23, a police report confirms.
Listowel man arrested in large-scale car-jacking investigation
PEEL REGION - Last week, Peel Regional Police released a statement announcing they had recovered $800,000 in stolen vehicles and made several arrests after an extensive investigation titled Project Stratis.
Listowel IPV session teaches how to identify abusers, help victims to prevent death
Urgent and direct were tones echoing in the small gym at Listowel Eastdale Public School the evening of March 11.
Perth County OPP dedicates staff member to monitoring released offenders
OMAP is a crime suppression strategy designed to deter repeat offenders, holding them accountable to release conditions, Vincent told the board that day.
Arrest after home invasion, theft, cross-county getaway attempt
Huron County OPP has arrested one individual following several incidents that spanned Lambton, Huron, and Perth counties on March 18, 2026.
Stolen credit card used to purchase truck tires at Hanover dealership
HANOVER - Hanover Police Service officers have arrested a 27-year-old Toronto man who used a stolen credit card to purchase truck tires at a Hanover dealership.
OPP searching for vehicle of interest in Listowel; arrest after home invasion, theft, cross-county getaway attempt
LISTOWEL - Perth County OPP are requesting the public’s assistance with identifying a vehicle and person of interest in relation to a collision that occurred Mar. 19, around 5:30 p.m.
