General News

The Owen Sound Police Service (OSPS) is pleased to announce the release of its 2023 Annual Report. The Annual Report is designed to give members of the public, community partners, and key stakeholders valuable information on the Service’s direction, providing statistical insight into progress on crime and safety while highlighting efforts to serve the needs of the community.

Joint Forces Traffic Initiative

31 year-old David WARD arrested by Owen Sound Police and Grey County Ontario Provincial Police on August 30, 2024.

A 31 year old male of No Fixed Address, is currently wanted in relation to Robbery and Weapons Incident.

On Saturday August 24, 2024 just before 6:00 p.m. a rear-end collision occurred near the intersection of 9th Avenue East and 10th Street East, Owen Sound.   

A Dodge Caravan was waiting to make a right hand turn onto 10th Street East when a Nissan Versa rear-ended the mini- van.  There were no injuries as a result of the incident however the vehicles sustained substantial damage.  The Nissan Versa was towed from the scene.

Two males are in custody facing numerous charges and one male remains in hospital following an investigation into a robbery and weapons incident from August 18th.

Arrests Made in Rahman Homicide

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

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.

The Owen Sound Police Service is accepting applications for part 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.