Tag: WPS

Wingham Police arrested a Wingham area man last night (July 28th) following an investigation into alleged sexual abuse. It is alleged that while the man’s niece was visiting their residence during summer months over the last several years that the man would touch her inappropriately. The man is charged with sexual assault, sexual interference and […]

At about 10:30 PM on 26 July, Wingham Police were called to a Centre Street residence regarding complaints of loud music and a man yelling and swearing in his front yard. Police attended and advised the man why they were there and the man, who appeared to be intoxicated, continued to swear at police and […]

During the early morning hours of July 21st, Wingham Police were called to a Josephine Street establishment where a physical altercation had taken place. While police were inside investigating that incident, someone broke the windshield of the police cruiser. Police are looking for witnesses of the incident. Anyone with information regarding this crime is asked […]

On 12 July, a Wingham resident contacted police regarding a suspicious call from an internet company who offered to check her computer remotely for viruses and other malicious software. This service was offered for free. Once the company checked the computer, they advised the complainant that there was software on her computer that needed to […]

On July 16th, Wingham Police were called to a local business where a man had become enraged over the price of a product. The man began yelling at the management of the store causing a disturbance. Michael Cowan aged 57 of Wingham is charged with causing a disturbance and breach of probation.

On 9 Jul Wingham Police were called to an open air fire on Frances St. The occupant of the residence was burning off some left over wood from a construction project. The fire was extinguished by the occupant who was issued a warning regarding the North Huon fire bylaw. Police and fire officials would like […]

A Wroxeter area youth was arrested by Wingham Police last night vandalizing property behind businesses on Josephine St. A witness observed the youth spray painting property behind the businesses and called police. The youth, who cannot be identified, was placed in a program under the provisions of the Youth Criminal Justice Act. If he does […]

The Musical Muskrat Festival of 2012 has come and gone. During the weekend, Wingham Police had extra officers on patrol including one constable from the Rural Response Unit of the RCMP. It turns out that the extra officers were not needed. Although police responded to two noise complaints and had one three day driver’s license […]

We are renovating to serve you better.Starting today, June 4th, the front entrance of the police station is being renovated to allow wheelchair access and provide better customer service. During the first week of the renovations, June 4th to the 8th, there will be no administrative staff in the building. For the duration of the […]