Wingham Free PressThe first collision occurred at approximately 6:50 a.m. at the intersection of 10th Street and 7th Avenue West, Owen Sound. A 1987 GMC pickup attempted to make a right turn off of 7th Avenue onto 10th Street West. While doing so the driver lost control of his pickup and entered the east bound lane on […]
At approximately 9:00 pm a 4 year old Owen Sound child was at the Fall Fair. The child had boarded an amusement ride and in the process of having a restraint bar applied, had her left index finger pinched. The pinch injury resulted in the child requiring medical treatment. The incident was investigated by police […]
Fraudulent tax collection scam attempts continue to be prevalent in Owen Sound and surrounding municipalities. Callers posing as Canada Revenue Agency collectors call unsuspecting victims claiming that they owe a stated amount of money in tax arrears. The callers are often very aggressive and threaten arrest or other consequences if payment is not received immediately. […]
At approximately 8:00 pm a pedestrian crossing on a green light at 14th Street and 4th Avenue West was struck by a car. The 61 year old Owen Sound man was crossing westbound on the north side of the street. A vehicle being driven by a 52 year old Owen Sound women travelling in the […]
Today is back to school for most students across Ontario. The Owen Sound Police Service is reminding motorists that the streets and sidewalks will once again be busy with students travelling to and from school. Students may not always be focusing on traffic safety and motorists are encouraged to slow down and be extra cautious. […]
The Owen Sound Police Service is once again reminding people to lock their vehicles after numerous thefts were reported Monday morning. At least ten vehicles were reported to have been entered overnight between the 800 block of 3rd Avenue West to the 1600 block of 5th Avenue West. Wallets, cell phones and money were taken. […]
At approximately 1:50 pm a 25 year old Milverton man was driving his sedan eastbound along 10th Street West in the curb lane. Upon reaching the 200 block, he didn’t notice that vehicles ahead had stopped on a green light as traffic congestion prevented them from entering the intersection. The 25 year old proceeded to […]
At approximately 02:30 am a vehicle being driven by a 21 year old Chatsworth area man was involved in a roll over in the construction portion of 8th Street East hill. The driver and his two passengers were travelling eastbound and entered into the closed road portion of the hill. Upon doing so, the driver […]
On Tuesday just before 11:00 a.m. police responded to Cottonie’s Country Fresh Meats with respect to a workplace accident. An employee of the business cut the palm of his hand while operating a meat saw. The 32yr old Owen Sound resident was transported to hospital by ambulance with respect to the laceration he sustained. The […]
During the early morning hours police were advised of two males shoplifting from a downtown convenience store. The males had fled prior to police arrival after stealing a small amount of food items. Shortly before 6:00 am police were notified by a citizen that he observed two males stealing from vehicles in his neighbourhood located […]