General News

On Thursday March 6, 2025 at approximately 11:00 a.m. a motor vehicle collision occurred at the intersection of 10^th Street East and 7^th Avenue East.  Members of the Owen Sound Police Service, Owen Sound Fire Department and Grey County Paramedics responded to the scene and assisted one of the drivers, who had to be extricated from their vehicle.

As a result of quick-thinking actions of an off-duty Loss Prevention Officer, Owen Sound Police located culprits in their vehicle, before they were able to slip away with over $1000.00 worth of butter and almost $300.00 worth of ghee.

The thin to medium build, approximately 6 foot tall Caucasian male, brandished a revolver-style handgun and demanded the cashier give him all the money.

Tractor driver conducting snow removal collides with motorist then flees area resulting in prohibited driving charge under the Criminal Code as well as charges laid under the Highway Traffic Act.

A 42-year-old Meaford man has been arrested and charged at the conclusion of an investigation conducted by the Owen Sound Police Service Criminal Investigations Branch after an Owen Sound Restaurant was defrauded out of more than $25,000. 

On Tuesday January 21, 2025 at approximately 8:30 p.m. a 2010 Mercedes travelling westbound on 8^th 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.

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.

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.

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.