Tag: Police
Police unions vow to tackle ‘growing wave of violence’ against officers
Canada’s four largest police unions have joined forces to search for solutions to confront what they call the “growing wave of violence against police” following the recent shooting death of an OPP officer in Southwestern Ontario.
Man admits he bit face, punched his grandparents
A man who attacked his grandparents, biting the face of one and pinning down and punching the other, pleaded guilty to three criminal charges Thursday in the Ontario Court of Justice. Darcy Solomon, 26, of Neyaashiinigmiing, pleaded guilty to aggravated assault, common assault and assault police for events April 26 in Wiarton. Justice Julia Morneau […]
Local police reflect on fatal police shooting, plan to attend funeral
Local police waited with other officers along a Highway 400 overpass Friday morning for the northbound police procession escorting OPP Const. Grzegorz (Greg) Pierzchala’s body home. West Grey Police Const. Rod Hilton and Sgt. Mark McComb were on the crowded overpass to show their respect for the 28-year-old officer who was shot and killed Tuesday. […]
Discovery of human remains near Mount Forest sends man to prison
A Hamilton man charged with murder in a woman’s death, whose remains were found in the woods near Mount Forest, Ont. three years ago, pleaded guilty to lesser offences and was sentenced to eight years in prison. Ahmet Nikqi, 42, who is also known by three other similar surnames, pleaded guilty on Dec. 6 in […]
Woodstock police officer facing assault charge
A Woodstock police officer has been charged in relation to an on-duty incident that happened earlier this year on October 17.
Owen Sound Police looking for community input
Residents can help determine priorities for the Owen Sound Police Service.
OPP Festive R.I.D.E. campaign kicks off amid increasing impaired driving deaths
Ontario drivers can expect to see increased police presence on the roads for the next seven weeks. As of Thursday, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have officially launched the annual Festive R.I.D.E. (Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere) campaign. The annual initiative is especially important in 2022, as police say the number of impaired driving incidents has […]
London officer ‘protected life of partner’ in fatal shooting of Sarnia man: internal review
A London police officer was protecting the life of their partner during the fatal shooting of a Sarnia man over a year ago, according to an internal report.
Prison time for man after 2021 shoot-up in Tobermory
A Northern Bruce Peninsula man received a 3 1/2-year prison sentence for a drive-by shooting at a house in Tobermory, then firing a shotgun at a car that gave chase with two men inside. David Hillyer was 39 when initially charged with two counts of attempted murder and for other offences related to events on […]
Police investigating gunfire in Denny’s Dam area Thursday
Police closed Highway 21 on Thursday for several hours while they responded to a report of gunfire at a residence south of Denny’s Dam. No one was injured in this incident, which was reported 7 a.m. Grey Bruce OPP, other OPP officers and Saugeen Shores Police Service responded, an OPP news release said. “The OPP […]