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On Friday March the 27th, the Owen Sound Emergency Communications Centre completed its first call with Bell Canada on the new Next Generation 911 platform. Years of planning in procurement, procedures and training have gone into the project which will enable the Owen Sound Police Service’s Communications Center to deliver new features not yet seen in Canada.

1. How can I file a Police Report?

If you have an emergency – an immediate threat to life or property – please call 911.

Just before midnight on March 24th, 2020, a concerned citizen contacted the Owen Sound Police to make a report of a suspicious person who had been knocking on doors in an upper east side neighbourhood. Police attended the area to look for the male but were simultaneously called away for a house on fire in the same general area. Police attended and observed flames approximatley 3-4 feet in height, inside the enclosed front porch of the residence.

An investigation into a fatal residential house fire that occurred on March 21, 2020 has been conducted by the Office of the Fire Marshall and the Criminal Investigations Branch of the Owen Sound Police Service (refer to original media release below).  The lone occupant of the residence, Deborah HOOD, 63 years of Owen Sound, was pronounced deceased at the scene.

On March 21st, 2020 shortly after 6 pm Owen Sound Police Service was advised of a motor vehicle collision at the intersection of 16th Street and 18th Avenue East in the City. The investigation revealed that an eastbound vehicle on 16th Street East failed to stop for a red light and struck a vehicle turning westbound onto 16th Street from 18th Avenue East....

On Saturday March 21, 2020 shortly after 7:30 pm, Owen Sound Police, Fire and EMS responded to the report of a residential fire on the east side of the City. Police arriving on scene were advised by a neighbour that the homeowner may still be inside the house. Police entered the residence, however were forced back by heavy smoke.

On March 21, 2020 at approximately 5:45 am police, fire and EMS were dispatched to 305 14th Street West regarding an apartment fire.  An Owen Sound Police Officer attended the 4th floor apartment and was able to extinguish the fire.  The Police Officer suffered minor smoke inhalation and was treated on scene.  The apartment occupant was transported to hospital as a precaution.  There were no additional injuries, however this incident could have been tragic if the fire ...

In order to ensure the health of our employees and the public we serve, we request that members of the public avoid coming to the Owen Sound Police Station.  The Police Station will remain open for emergency situations and where persons are required to report to the station pursuant to a court order. If you are unsure whether you need to attend the police station, please call ahead.

On March 18, 2020 at approximately 2:00 am police and fire were dispatched to the 500 block of 8th Street West regarding a car fire.  Upon arrival, a 2009 Kia was observed to be engulfed in flames.  Owen Sound Fire extinguished the fire however the car was a total loss.

On February 18th, 2020 the Owen Sound Police commenced an investigation surrounding the circumstances of the death of a member of the West Grey Police Service which occurred in the early morning hours of February 18th, 2020. 

Just before 11:00 p.m. members of the Owen Sound Police Service attended an apartment building at the request of the Owen Sound Fire Service, as there was a fire in a third-floor apartment.  The fire was caused by a candle that was knocked over in the bathroom, which lit a towel on fire and then quickly spread to the contents of the bathroom.  The occupants of the apartment attempted to put out the flames but were unsuccessful.

On February 18th, 2020 the Owen Sound Police commenced an investigation surrounding the circumstances of the death of a member of the West Grey Police Service which occurred in the early morning hours of February 18th, 2020. 

On January 22, 2020 just before 11:30 a.m. a lone male entered a downtown bank with his face concealed by a bandana, glasses and a hood.  The man displayed a knife in a threatening manner to the teller and directed her to quickly place money into a bag.  The man then fled the bank with an undisclosed quantity of cash.

The Owen Sound Police were alerted early Saturday morning to a male attempting to break in to the change compartment of a coin operated vacuum at the Buffy’s Car Wash, located at 1820 20th Street East, Owen Sound.  An officer arrived on scene just before 8:00 a.m....

In the first incident a 42-year-old Owen Sound male was arrested after a home invasion at a west side residence. The male attended his neighbour’s residence at approximately 8:00 p.m., who he was familiar with, and entered the residence without permission. Once inside the residence the accused is alleged to have assaulted three female occupants and then stealing a pet....

The Owen Sound Police continue to get reports of theft from vehicles.  In most cases simply locking your vehicle will deter the thieves who move on to an easier target.  

Police are also warning about leaving valuables in vehicles especially if they are visible from outside.  If you have to leave valuables in your vehicle lock them in the trunk or at least hide them so they can not be seen.  

On 19Dec2019 at approximately 3:30 pm the Owen Sound Police investigated a motor vehicle collision at 8th Street East and 4th Avenue East.

The investigation revealed that a driver of a 2014 black Mazda proceeded southbound through the intersection colliding with an eastbound 2011 brown Honda.  The driver of the Mazda was charged with failing to yield to traffic on a through highway.

On Sunday morning just before 2:30am, a collision occurred in the 900 block of 2nd Ave East, Owen Sound. Members of the Owen Sound Police Service attended, as did Grey County Paramedic Services and the Owen Sound Fire Service.

The Owen Sound Police Service would like to remind the community that this weekend marks the final weekend of our annual Auxiliary Food Drive in support of the Salvation Army.  Owen Sound Police Service members will be at Zehrs, 1150 16th St E, Owen Sound on Friday, December 6th from 5pm to 9 pm, and tomorrow, Saturday December 7th, 2019 from 9am to 3pm.  Donations of non-perishable food items or cash are being accepted.  ...

The Owen Sound Police Service is reminding residents that the city’s overnight winter parking by-law came into effect December 1st. Parking on any city street is prohibited from 1:00 am to 7:00 am between December 1st and March 31st.