Parents are being reminded to speak to children and youth about the risks of participating in social media challenges following an incident in Listowel where someone kicked in the front door of a Brock Street West home.
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Vehicle thefts continue to rise in Perth County
The number of stolen vehicles in Perth County is on the rise.
Local resident charged with domestic assault
The Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a North Perth resident after one person was assaulted during a domestic occurrence.
Howick woman charged for Listowel offences
One person was charged after a break and enter to a business and a mischief in Listowel.
Drugs seized in Listowel traffic stop
One person was charged after an investigation revealed they were in possession of drugs for the purpose of trafficking.
Two stolen vehicles recovered, Huron East man faces 15 charges
A break and enter and two vehicle thefts resulted in a Huron East resident facing 15 charges, after a series of events in Perth County last month.
OPP: latest research shows high levels of chemicals, lower-than-advertised levels of THC in illegal cannabis
OPP officials say tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and pesticide analysis of illegal cannabis shows consumers should break ties with their “dealer” and switch to legal products.
Former youth pastor pleads guilty to sexual assault, exploitation charges
Last fall, Huron County OPP charged a former youth pastor from Wingham with seven counts of sexual assault and seven counts of sexual exploitation. On Dec. 1 at the Goderich Court House, Simon Chiarello pleaded guilty to the charges.
North Huron draft policing, building services budget discussed
The incoming Director of Finance for North Huron told council that police services take up a considerable portion of the protective services budget during his presentation of the draft 2022 budget on Dec. 9.
Assault takes place in Monkton
One person was charged after an assault left a victim with non-life-threatening injuries in North Pe
Pedestrian killed in Poole identified
Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) continues to investigate a fatal collision that took place last week in the hamlet of Poole.
Brockton man charged with assault, possession of weapon
A Brockton man is one of two individuals charged by Wellington County OPP following an incident in Wellington North last week.
North Perth vehicle owner charged for school bus violation
Perth County OPP have charged the owner of a vehicle after it drove through the stop arm and flashing lights of a school bus last week.
North Perth resident charged with assault
Police have charged a North Perth resident with assault during a recent domestic occurrence.
North Huron driver charged following crash in Seaforth
A North Huron resident is facing an impaired operation charge following a rear-end crash in Seaforth last month.
