Tag: drugs
Grey-Bruce experiences second suspected fatal overdose in a week
A second suspected fatal drug overdose in a week has been reported to Grey Bruce Public Health. The latest fatality, along with five other suspected non-fatal drug poisonings over a 72-hour period between Friday and Monday led the local health unit to issue an opioid alert to its community partners and the public. The alert […]
Southwestern Ontario residents charged in $280K drug bust
A London woman is one of seven people facing charges after police seized more than $250,000 worth of drugs during searches across Southwestern Ontario.
Senior facing drug charges after $51K in controlled substances seized
A South-West Oxford senior faces a slew of drug-related charges after police seized an estimated $51,000 in controlled substances during a traffic stop in Ingersoll.
London man sentenced for ‘brutal attack’ on 69-year-old mother
A London man who stabbed his disabled mother to death inside her home wonât be able to apply for parole for 13 years. Jonathan Halfyard, 39, pleaded guilty in September to second-degree murder â a conviction that carries an automatic life sentence â for killing Carolyn Carter, 69, after she kicked him out of her […]
Local OPP and municipal police services continue RIDE campaign in area
Drivers should notice several RIDE (Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere) programs throughout Grey-Bruce this month. Regional and municipal police services are joining forces in an effort to remove impaired drivers from the road, and police are reminding motorists that officers can demand a breath sample during a traffic stop without reasonable suspicion. The Ontario Association of […]