Today marks the beginning of Canada Road Safety Week, a 7-day national campaign aimed at making Canada's roads the safest in the world. This annual awareness campaign is designed to increase public compliance with safe driving measures to save lives and reduce injuries on Canada’s roads.
The Owen Sound Police Service responded to multiple break and enter and theft complaints over the weekend in various locations throughout the City.
Police Week in Ontario runs from May 12 to 18 and Owen Sound Police Service is proud to join with other police forces across the province to kick off the annual event.
Brightshores Health System, in collaboration with Owen Sound Police Service (OSPS), successfully conducted an "Active Shooter" mock exercise on May 9 at the 8-Unit building adjacent to Owen Sound Hospital.
Owen Sound Police Service responded to a pedestrian who had been struck by a vehicle that later fled. Police located the driver a short distance away and was found to be impaired.
On May 6th, 2024, at approximately 9:45 a.m., a collision occurred at the intersection of 2nd Avenue West and 9th Street West, Owen Sound, involving a car and a motorcycle. The Owen Sound Police Service had the intersection shut down for several hours.
Officers were able to respond quickly to the area and witnessed a male spray painting an electrical box along the west harbor wall. The man attempted to flee from an officer but was caught and arrested. The man was in found in possession of items used to paint graffiti.
Owen Sound Police Service’s new website launched on March 20, 2024. The new version of OwenSoundPolice.com enhances user experience and increase searchability for police information and online services.
On Friday April 12, 2024 during the afternoon hours a package was delivered to the front porch of a west-side residence. Within seven minutes of the delivery, the package was stolen and Owen Sound Police were called by the victim to investigate. At the conclusion of an investigation, a 39 year-old Owen Sound female was identified, arrested and charged.
On Sunday April 7, 2024 at 7:15 p.m. two individuals were assaulted by an associate at their east side residence. The man was arrested for two counts of assault. During a search, the man was found in possession of one ounce of Fentanyl which has an approximate street value of $6000. Police also seized a smaller quantity of Psilocybin from him (‘Magic Mushrooms’).
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