Wingham Free Press
Hamilton Police are searching for a 14-year-old male in connection with a shooting death at Jackson Square. On April 24, 2026, at approximately 5:10 p.m., Hamilton Police responded to reports of a shooting inside Jackson Square. Upon arrival, officers located a 16-year-old male suffering from life-threatening injuries. He was transported to hospital, where he later […]
The Hamilton Police Service is investigating a fatal workplace incident in the city’s industrial sector. On Monday, April 27, 2026, at approximately 4:20 p.m., emergency services were called to a waste transfer facility on Strathearne Avenue after reports that a worker had been struck by heavy equipment. Police, Hamilton Paramedic Service, and Hamilton Fire Department […]
The Hamilton Police Service is requesting the public’s assistance in locating Nathanial White. White is an involuntary patient in the Forensic Program at St Joseph’s Hospital – West 5th Campus located at 100 West 5th Street, Hamilton. On Thursday, April 23rd, 2026, at 4:50 pm, police were notified that 39-year-old Nathaniel White had failed to return to […]
Hamilton Police continue to take decisive action against dangerous driving, as officers from the Traffic Safety Unit targeted excessive speed and aggressive driving. During the enforcement initiative, multiple drivers were stopped travelling at extreme speeds on city roadways, putting themselves and others at serious risk. Officers issued immediate roadside sanctions, including licence suspensions and vehicle […]
The Hamilton Police Service has arrested three individuals following a drug investigation that resulted in the seizure of a significant quantity of illegal drugs, weapons, and the discovery of an illegal dog breeding operation. In March 2026, members of the Central HEAT Unit initiated an investigation into a business located at 421 King Street East […]
(DUFFERIN COUNTY) – Members of the Dufferin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) removed three impaired drivers from local roadways during the Easter long weekend. On April 3, 2026, at approximately 11:07 p.m., Dufferin OPP officers responded to a report of a possible impaired driver in the area of Highway 10 and County Road […]
(HAMILTON TOWNSHIP, ON) – Members of the Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have laid another impaired driving charge in Hamilton Township. On Monday February 2, 2026, at approximately 4:40 a.m., officers received a call regarding a vehicle that was stuck in a snowbank at a location on Division Street. Officer arrived on scene […]
(HALDIMAND COUNTY) – Two individuals are facing charges following an assault investigation in Haldimand County. On Tuesday February 3, 2026, at approximately 9:20 a.m., members of the Haldimand detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of an assault that occurred on Lock Street, Dunnville. The investigation determined that a physical altercation erupted […]
(DRYDEN, ON) – Two individuals have been arrested and charged following a drug trafficking investigation led by the Dryden Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), with assistance from the OPP Northwest Region Emergency Response Team (ERT) and members from the Dryden OPP detachment. On Thursday, January 29, 2026, members of the North West […]
(HALDIMAND COUNTY) – One individual was taken into custody following a single vehicle collision in Haldimand County. On January 24, 2026, members of the Haldimand detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a vehicle in the ditch on McClung Road, Caledonia. Upon arrival, police located the individual fleeing the scene on foot. […]