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The name of the 14 year old male drowning victim should read, Malcolm GYAMFI, the Perth County OPP apologizes for the confusion this has caused. Correction to:http://www.winghamfreepress.com/v2/showstory.php?story=1749

(TOWNSHIP OF PERTH EAST, ON) On Saturday June 18, 2011 at approximately 11 p.m. Malcolm GYFANI (14) of North York died at the London Health Sciences Centre Victoria Campus, as a result of the swimming incident 7 hours earlier north of Shakespeare. Update to: http://www.winghamfreepress.com/v2/showstory.php?story=1748

(TOWNSHIP OF PERTH EAST, ON) On Saturday June 18, 2011 shortly after 4 p.m., a group of young people were swimming in a pond at Hidden Acres Mennonite Camp north east of Shakespeare. A few of them were out in deep water beyond the roped off area of the pond. One of the swimmers started […]

(SEBRINGVILLE, ON) Cheer on your favourite police team at the Sebringville ball diamonds on Saturday June 18, 2011 from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Teams from the North Perth OPP (Listowel), South Perth OPP (St.Marys), South Bruce OPP, Metro Toronto Police and OPP Constable Tony and “his friends” will be competing for bragging rights at […]

(SOUTH BRUCE COUNTY, ON.) – The South Bruce OPP along with Ministry of Transportation enforcement officers conducted vehicle safety inspections to enhance roadway safety for all motorists. Vehicles for inspection were identified by South Bruce OPP members while on patrol. On Wednesday June 15th, 2011 a vehicle inspection station was set up on Valentine Avenue […]

(KINCARDINE, ON) – On June 27th, 2011 at 6:30 pm, the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is hosting a recruiting session at the Kincardine detachment. West Region OPP recruiting officer, Sgt Bill Hibbert, will be on hand to discuss employment opportunities with the OPP. Following the presentation, Sgt Hibbert will be available for questions. […]

(BRUCE TWP, ON) – On June 16th, 2011 at 9:58 pm, the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a call to attend a crash on the Bruce-Saugeen Town line in Bruce Township. Officers attended the scene with Bruce County Ambulance and the Municipality of Kincardine Fire Department. A Buck Century was travelling along the […]

(MUNICIPALITY OF WEST PERTH, ON) On Thursday June 16, 2011 shortly after 3 p.m., a Perth County OPP officer on patrol observed a very fast moving West bound car on Line 39 North of Mitchell. The officer locked the vehicle in on radar at 134 km/h in an 80 km/h zone. The 17 year old […]

(MUNICIPALITY OF WEST PERTH, ON) On Thursday evening June 16, 2011 Perth County OPP officers were called to an address on Kent St. in Mitchell where a young male had pulled a knife on another youth. Investigation revealed that an earlier argument had culminated into the knife being used. The knife wielding youth was arrested […]