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 […]
Arrest after fleeing from police A Guelph man was arrested early Sunday after taking off from a Guelph Police Service officer. Approximately 2:25 a.m. an officer was patrolling when he was flagged down and informed of someone who had fallen asleep in his vehicle at Willow Road and Hanlon Expressway. The officer pulled his cruiser […]
Friday, April 24, 2026 Calls for Service 231 ▼ 55 WTD 1848 vs prev day Reportable Calls 34 ▼ 19WTD 362 vs prev day Property Checks 25 ▼ 8WTD 185 vs prev day Arrests 10 ▲ 4WTD 48 vs prev day Saturday, April 25, 2026 Calls for Service 223 ▼ 8WTD 223 vs prev day Reportable Calls 23 ▼ 11WTD 23 vs prev day Property Checks 29 ▲ 4WTD 29 vs prev day Arrests 4 ▼ 6WTD 4 vs prev day Traffic Enforcement – CK26028665 Date: April 24, 2026, Time: 14:56hrs., Location: Park Street, Chatham. On April 24, 2026, […]
(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Service is investigating a homicide that occurred on Thursday, April 23rd, 2026, in the 500 block of Ashbourne Crescent. Police responded to the scene at 2144hrs. One person is deceased, and one subject is in police custody at this time. There is no risk to public safety. Anyone with information […]
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 Guelph Police Service is investigating after the owner of a west-end business was bitten while attempting to stop a shoplifter Wednesday evening. Just after 6:15 p.m. police were called to a business near Willow Road and Dawson Road. The owner said two females had come into the store to buy alcohol but did not […]
On April 23, 2026, detectives from our Drug Enforcement Unit (DEU) concluded an investigation into individuals believed to be trafficking illicit drugs in our community. Detectives with the assistance of our Emergency Response Unit (ERU) and K9 Unit executed two Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) search warrants at residences on Ste. Anne’s Road and […]
FAIL TO COMPLY, SHOPLIFTING Cornwall, ON – A 36-year-old woman from Cornwall was arrested on April 22, 2026, and charged with 13 counts of fail to comply with probation order and seven counts of theft under $5,000 – shoplifting. It is alleged on Feb. 5, Feb. 18, and Feb. 24, 2026, the woman was bound […]