Category: Police
Woman reportedly poked in eye, punched with brass knuckles
Owen Sound police charged two people after a woman reportedly was poked in the eye and punched repeatedly by someone wearing brass knuckles on July 16 in Owen Sound. All were passengers in the same car and all were associated with each other when the assaults took place in the area of 16th Street East […]
SBGHC proposes crews not take mental health cases to Durham ER after 3
Police and paramedics are concerned about a South Bruce Grey Health Centre proposal not to bring people experiencing a mental health crisis to Durham hospital after 3 p.m. For now, it’s business as usual until agreements to make it work are put in place, said Kevin McNabb, the director of paramedic services. So far there’s […]
Pride banner stolen from city church, woman in custody
Owen Sound police charged a woman with theft after a Pride banner was taken from Georgian Shores United Church Saturday. Police said Tuesday in a news release that a 41-year-old, of no fixed address, was charged after a citizen photographed the suspect “trying to conceal” the banner in her bag on Saturday, July 13. […]
Rahman homicide investigation ‘complex’ and active, police say
Police say their homicide investigation into Sharif Rahman’s death continues and they ask for the public’s help to solve the case. Rahman, 44, died a week after an Aug. 17, 2023 assault outside his downtown restaurant, The Curry House. Police have identified three suspects but there have been no arrests. “The investigation into the death […]
Owen Sound police seek help confirming well-bring of man
Owen Sound police are asking for the public’s help to confirm Brandon Sawyer’s well-being on behalf of his family. The 36-year-old man was last known to be in Owen Sound in mid-June, a city police news release said. He’s white, 5’ 10’’, with brown hair and an average build. Anyone with information as to his […]