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    Woman Shoveling Snow Struck in Chain Reaction Collision

    On Tuesday January 21, 2025 at approximately 8:30 p.m. a 2010 Mercedes travelling westbound on 8th Street East struck the rear of an unoccupied Chevrolet Cruz that was parked on the side of the roadway with its hazard lights activated.  The Chevrolet Cruz was pushed forward by the impact of the collision and subsequently struck a 24- year-old female who was shoveling snow. The vehicle also hit a Volkswagen Jetta that was parked in the driveway.

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    Owen Sound Police Service Investigate Domestic Incident Resulting In Search Warrant and Arrest

    On December 28th, 2024 the Owen Sound Police Service responded to a domestic assault incident in the 1000 block of 3rd Ave E.  The investigation lead to the arrest of a 47-year-old Owen Sound man.

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    OPP AND OWEN SOUND POLICE SERVICE PROVIDE UPDATE ON HOMICIDE INVESTIGATION

    Join the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and Owen Sound Police Service (OSPS) as they provide information on the homicide investigation of Sharifur Rahman.


    After the media event, follow-up interviews will be facilitated for accredited members of the media, first for those who attend in-person, followed by interviews via phone or online.

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    Recruit Police Constable

    The Owen Sound Police Service is recruiting for the position of Police Constable. Applications from non-experienced applicants are currently being accepted.

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    Full-Time Experienced Police Constable

    The Owen Sound Police Service is accepting applications for full-time experienced police officers.  Applicants must have obtained a Basic Constable Training diploma from the Ontario Police College (OPC) and be capable of performing all front-line uniform policing duties, including call response, enforcement, and community policing initiatives.

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    Arrest Made in Stolen Vehicle Investigation

    On December 5th, 2024, at approximately 5:00 a.m., a 2021 Chevrolet Colorado truck was stolen from an apartment building parking lot on the east side of Owen Sound.

    A spare key, found by the accused, inside the vehicle was used to start the truck and a witness advised Owen Sound Police that the truck was seen leaving in a southbound direction.

  • Man Arrested in Owen Sound Stabbing Incident

    On December 2nd, 2024, at approximately 4:50 a.m., police responded to a report of a stabbing inside an apartment complex in the 800blk of 2nd Ave. E. of Owen Sound.

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    Single Motor Vehicle Roll Over In Owen Sound

    The Owen Sound Police Service is asking motorists to slow down and adjust their speeds according to the weather and road conditions after a vehicle lost control and rolled over.  The lone driver was uninjured, however the vehicle suffered significant damage.   

  • Owen Sound Police Service and Regional Policing Partners Launch 2024 Festive R.I.D.E. Against Impaired Driving

    Owen Sound Police Service is pleased to kick off its annual Festive R.I.D.E. (Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere) program today with partners from Hanover Police Service, Saugeen Shores Police Service, West Grey Police Service and Grey Bruce OPP.

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    Owen Sound Man Arrested for Third Time in Three Days

    On November 25, 2024 at approximately 11:00 p.m. an unlocked vehicle was entered in the area of Ryerson Park on the east side of Owen Sound.  The owner’s credit cards were stolen and Owen Sound Police were contacted to investigate.

    As part of their investigation, police attended a nearby convenience store and identified the man responsible for theft, who had just used the victim’s credit card to purchase goods.  The man was arrested and transported to the Owen Sound Police Service.   The victim’s credit cards were returned to them.  


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Owen Sound Police Service
922 2nd Avenue West
Owen Sound, Ontario, N4K 4M7

Non-emergency: 519-376-1234
Emergency: 911

Email: info@owensoundpolice.com

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