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- Candidate Says No to Pride Month, Pride Flag & Municipal Pride Events(Wingham, North Huron) Huron County Pride recently contacted municipal candidates and asked four questions about Pride Month, flying the Pride flag, participation in Pride events, and the responsibilities elected officials have toward 2SLGBTQIA+ residents. North Huron Reeve candidate Stephen “Buck” Hill has responded openly to those questions below. My… Read more: Candidate Says No to Pride Month, Pride Flag & Municipal Pride Events
- Social Worker Facing Fraud ChargesThe Windsor Police Service has charged a social worker following an investigation into fraudulent insurance billings for therapy sessions. Members of the Financial Crimes Unit launched an investigation after receiving a report that an insurance company had transferred funds to a social worker for therapy sessions that did not… Read more: Social Worker Facing Fraud Charges
- Vehicles Set On Fire – Victor Featherstone ArrestedThe Windsor Police Service has arrested a 34-year-old man after two vehicles were deliberately set on fire. Shortly after 7 a.m. on September 9, 2026, officers responded to a report of a vehicle fire in the 100 block of Park Street. Upon arrival, officers learned that a second… Read more: Vehicles Set On Fire – Victor Featherstone Arrested
- 14 Year Old Arrested Arrested Following Gun IncidentA 14-year-old youth has been arrested after a firearm incident in the city’s west end. Shortly after 6:30 p.m. on September 7, 2026, officers responded to a report of a person with a gun in the area of Vera Place and Church Street. Officers learned that a male was… Read more: 14 Year Old Arrested Arrested Following Gun Incident
- STPS Daily UpdateVehicle Entries Police are investigating two reports of vehicles being entered. On Wednesday, police received a report that a vehicle parked on Verna Street had been entered sometime overnight. No damage was reported. A dog bark collar, safety glasses, a small amount of change and several rings were reported… Read more: STPS Daily Update
- Police Interrupt Theft in Progress and Recover Over $165,000 in Stolen Property(INNISFIL, ON) – South Simcoe Police officers have recovered more than $165,000 worth of stolen vehicles and property following an investigation into a theft in progress in the Town of Innisfil. On September 7, 2026, at approximately 4:20 a.m., police observed a vehicle and encountered suspects who were actively involved… Read more: Police Interrupt Theft in Progress and Recover Over $165,000 in Stolen Property
- Wade Sabourin – Intoxicated in Common Area of Residence, Etc.On September 8, 2026, officers with Patrol Services charged 26-year-old Wade Sabourin of Pic Mobert First Nation with assaulting and resisting peace officers. Around 9:15 p.m., 911 Communicators received a report of an unwanted person at a business in the 200 block of Great Northern Road. Officers were dispatched… Read more: Wade Sabourin – Intoxicated in Common Area of Residence, Etc.
- Stabbing – Justin Marcello ArrestedOn September 9, 2026, officers with Patrol Services, charged 25-year-old Justin Marcello with aggravated assault and assault with a weapon. Around 1:30 a.m., 911 Communicators received a report of an assault at a residence in the 0-100 block of Blucher Street. Officers were dispatched to the scene. An investigation… Read more: Stabbing – Justin Marcello Arrested
- 17 Year Old Facing Weapon ChargesOn September 9, 2026, officers with Patrol Services charged a 17-year-old with possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose and other offences. Around 12:25 p.m., 911 Communicators received a report of a youth in possession of a weapon in the 200 block of Albert Street West. Officers were… Read more: 17 Year Old Facing Weapon Charges
- Police Seeking Information in Sudden Death Investigation in KitchenerWaterloo Regional Police are investigating a sudden death in Kitchener. On September 10, 2026, at approximately 3:45 p.m., a female was found deceased in the area of Mooregate Crescent. The death is not considered suspicious. Anyone with information is asked to contact WRPS’ General Investigations Unit at 519-570-9777, extension… Read more: Police Seeking Information in Sudden Death Investigation in Kitchener
- Cambridge Male Charged Following Robbery InvestigationWaterloo Regional Police have laid charges following a robbery at a business in Cambridge. On September 7, 2026, at approximately 4:30 p.m., an unknown male entered a convenience store in the area of Pinebush Road and Franklin Boulevard. Investigators learned that the male demanded money from an employee before… Read more: Cambridge Male Charged Following Robbery Investigation
- Waterloo Regional Police Investigating Serious Pedestrian Collision in CambridgeWaterloo Regional Police Service’s Traffic Services Unit is investigating a serious collision involving a motor vehicle and a pedestrian in Cambridge. On September 9, 2026, at approximately 5:05 p.m., emergency services responded to reports of a collision on King Street East at Waterloo Street North. Through the investigation, officers… Read more: Waterloo Regional Police Investigating Serious Pedestrian Collision in Cambridge
- Youth Sexual Assaulted – Suspect At LargeWaterloo Regional Police are investigating a report of a sexual assault in Kitchener. On September 8, 2026, at approximately 6:20 p.m., an adult male sexually assaulted a female youth in the area of Florence Avenue and Jansen Avenue. There were no reported physical injuries. The suspect is described as… Read more: Youth Sexual Assaulted – Suspect At Large
- Swatting Incident At High SchoolWoodstock, ON – On Thursday, September 10, 2026, at approximately 12:30 p.m., the Woodstock Police Service received a report of a weapons threat at St. Mary’s Catholic High School, located at 431 Juliana Dr., Woodstock. Officers responded in a manner consistent with the nature of the threat. Following an initial… Read more: Swatting Incident At High School
- RCMP Warns Parents of Violent Online Groups Exploiting Children and YouthThe Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) recently shared information about violent online groups largely composed of youth who seek to victimize other youth. Groups like “The COM” are virtual networks of groups and individuals engaged in illicit activities that glorify child sexual abuse and exploitation materials, pedophilia, violence, cruelty, and… Read more: RCMP Warns Parents of Violent Online Groups Exploiting Children and Youth
- 19 Year Old Caught Goinng 117 In Safety ZoneOttawa — A 19-year-old man is facing a stunt driving charge after an East District Traffic Officer observed two vehicles racing through a Community Safety Zone near a school on Innes Road. The incident took place yesterday during the noon hour while the officer was conducting speed enforcement in… Read more: 19 Year Old Caught Goinng 117 In Safety Zone
- Break & Enter – Nicholas BILBIJIA & Brooke BYRAM ArrestedOn Friday, June 26, 2026, detectives with the Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS) 3 District (Welland/Pelham) Street Crime Unit (SCU) began an investigation into a break and enter that occurred at a business on River Road in the City of Welland. Two suspects forced entry into the business at… Read more: Break & Enter – Nicholas BILBIJIA & Brooke BYRAM Arrested
- Man Arrested After Random Attack in West EndHamilton Police have arrested a 37-year-old Hamilton man in connection with a random stabbing that occurred last evening. On September 9, 2026, at approximately 5:30 p.m., officers were called to the area of Main Street West and Frid Street for a report of a stabbing. A 16-year-old male victim… Read more: Man Arrested After Random Attack in West End
- Sexual Assault – Mouhamad “Frank” Sabra ArrestedThe Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) has made an arrest and laid charges in connection with a Sexual Assault investigation in Burlington. The adult female victim was assaulted recently when she attended Vape on Plains II located at 1376 Plains Road East in Burlington. The suspect was identified as… Read more: Sexual Assault – Mouhamad “Frank” Sabra Arrested
- Child Sex Abuse & Exploitation Material – Mark Kiczorowski ArrestedIn May, 2026 members of the Halton Regional Police Service Internet Child Exploitation Unit (I.C.E) commenced an investigation involving a social media application. As a result of this investigation Mark Kiczorowski (34) of Burlington was arrested on September 10, 2026 and charged with the following: The accused has been… Read more: Child Sex Abuse & Exploitation Material – Mark Kiczorowski Arrested
- Exposing Genitals Outside Of School Leads To ArrestArrest after repeat business break-ins A Guelph man has been arrested after a downtown business was broken into twice over the weekend. Just before midnight Saturday police were called to a business on Quebec Street after the business’ IT person observed someone on camera attempting to pry open a… Read more: Exposing Genitals Outside Of School Leads To Arrest
- Assistance From Public Leads to ArrestA 30-year-old Guelph man is charged with trespassing near a residence, two counts of theft under $5,000, possessing stolen property over $5,000, possessing stolen property under $5,000 and 10 counts of driving while prohibited. He was held for a bail hearing Friday. Police believe there may be additional victims… Read more: Assistance From Public Leads to Arrest
- Police searching for missing womanThe Guelph Police Service is looking for Jennifer, 44, who was last seen approximately 5 p.m. August 31. She was last seen in the area of Gordon Street and Nottingham Street. Jennifer is described as 5’7” with a thin build, brown short hair and blue eyes and tattoos on… Read more: Police searching for missing woman
- Suspects Arrested Following Project Magenta Investigation into Organized Property Crime – Names ReleasedTwo adult males and two male youth are facing more than 200 charges following an investigation into numerous stolen vehicles and commercial break-and-enters across Durham Region and the Greater Toronto Area. Project Magenta was launched by members of the West Division Criminal Investigations Branch after investigators identified links between… Read more: Suspects Arrested Following Project Magenta Investigation into Organized Property Crime – Names Released
- CPS Daily UpdateFAIL TO COMPLY, BREAK AND ENTER, MISCHIEF, THEFT Cornwall, ON – A 43-year-old woman from Cornwall was arrested on Sept. 9, 2026, and charged with the following: On June 10, 2026, Cornwall Police Service officers were dispatched to a Second Street East business in relation to a break and… Read more: CPS Daily Update
- Military Grenade Safely Removed From HomeCOBOURG (September 10, 2026) – A military grenade discovered in a Cobourg home was safely removed without incident on the evening of September 9, 2026.A resident contacted police after finding what appeared to be a grenade while sorting through the belongings of a family member who had previously served… Read more: Military Grenade Safely Removed From Home
- Child Abandonment – Left Alone In Unlocked ResidenceCalls for Service 291 ▲ 35 WTD 1048 vs prev day Reportable Calls 34 ▼ 19 WTD 151 vs prev day Property Checks 50 ▲ 31 WTD 151 vs prev day Arrests 4 ▲ 2 WTD 21 vs prev day Assault (IPV) – CK26067070 Date: September 9, 2026, 2015hrs Location: Chatham On September 9, 2026, at approximately 2015hrs, police were dispatched to an address in Chatham regarding a dispute. A 31-year-old Chatham-Kent male… Read more: Child Abandonment – Left Alone In Unlocked Residence
- Kidnapping, Sexual Assault, Forcible Confinement – 53 Year Old ArrestedAs a result of continued investigation, and the advancement of investigative techniques, detectives with the Brantford Police Service have arrested a man and charged him with a number of offences related to an April 27, 2023, sexual assault investigation. On September 9, 2026, the accused, a 53-year-old man from… Read more: Kidnapping, Sexual Assault, Forcible Confinement – 53 Year Old Arrested
- 14 Year Old Stepchild Assaulted – 63 Year Old ArrestedTotal calls for service – Belleville Police responded to 106 calls for service over 24 hours from 5:00 a.m. on September 9, 2026, to 5:00 a.m. on September 10, 2026. Assault On September 8, 2026, Belleville Police investigated a report of a family dispute that had occurred earlier in… Read more: 14 Year Old Stepchild Assaulted – 63 Year Old Arrested
- Vandalism at High School Under InvestigationBarrie Police are investigating after a local high school was damaged by vandals over the Labour Day long weekend. On Sept. 7, 2026, police were called to the Little Avenue secondary school after a construction worker attending the property for ongoing renovations discovered damage. Several areas of the school… Read more: Vandalism at High School Under Investigation
- Human remains identified as victim of 2025 double homicideThe Barrie Police Service has confirmed the identity of skeletal human remains discovered earlier this month in the south end of the city as William ‘Blake’ Robinson, a victim of a 2025 double homicide. The remains were discovered on August 13, 2026, in a wooded area at Anne and… Read more: Human remains identified as victim of 2025 double homicide
- OPP Release New Video in Murder InvestigationThe Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has released a new Unsolved video retracing the final steps of a woman murdered in Trenton 25 years ago, as the search continues for those responsible. In early 2001, 19-year-old Kathleen MacVicar moved to Ontario from her hometown of Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, to begin a… Read more: OPP Release New Video in Murder Investigation
- 17 Year Old Facing Drunk Driving ChargeWEST PERTH — One person has been charged following a motor vehicle collision in the Municipality of West Perth. On Sunday, Sept. 6, 2026, shortly after 8 p.m. the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), responded to a collision involving a parked vehicle on St. David Street in the Town of Mitchell. Police… Read more: 17 Year Old Facing Drunk Driving Charge
- Shot Fired During Home Invasion – 4 Arrested, One Suspect At LargeInvestigators with the York Regional Police Hold-Up Unit have charged three men and one woman, and are seeking a fifth suspect, following an armed home invasion in the City of Richmond Hill. On September 7, 2026, shortly after 7 a.m., officers responded to a weapons call at a residence… Read more: Shot Fired During Home Invasion – 4 Arrested, One Suspect At Large
- Armed Home Invasions – 13, 14 & two 17 Year-olds ArrestedInvestigators with the York Regional Police Hold-Up Unit have charged four youths and recovered seven stolen vehicles following an investigation into a series of residential break and enters to commit vehicle thefts across York Region and neighbouring jurisdictions. The investigation, dubbed Project Howler, began after investigators became aware of… Read more: Armed Home Invasions – 13, 14 & two 17 Year-olds Arrested
- Suspect sought after $21,000 bank fraudThe Windsor Police Service is seeking to identify a suspect involved in a bank fraud scheme that resulted in more than $21,000 in losses. Members of the Financial Crimes Unit began investigating the scheme on July 28, 2026. Investigators learned that in January 2026, a man went to a… Read more: Suspect sought after $21,000 bank fraud
- Sexual Assault Victim Struck By Vehicle While Escaping 18 & 20 Year Old AttackersSexual Assault / Dangerous Operation Two St. Thomas men have been arrested following an investigation on Monday. STPS attended a downtown parking lot for the initial report of a pedestrian being struck by a vehicle. Through investigation, officers learned the victim was escaping from the vehicle after being sexually… Read more: Sexual Assault Victim Struck By Vehicle While Escaping 18 & 20 Year Old Attackers
- Waasmo Bradford Facing Assault With Weapon & Robbery ChargesOn September 7, 2026, officers with the Division 2 Unit charged 29-year-old Waasmo Bradford with assault with a weapon, robbery, personation, and other offences. On August 31, 2026, officers patrolling the 100 block of East Street saw an individual on private property and instructed them to identify themself. The… Read more: Waasmo Bradford Facing Assault With Weapon & Robbery Charges
- Darryl Colynuck Facing Assault With Weapon & Threat ChargesOn September 3, 2026, officers with the Division 2 Unit charged 61-year-old Darryl Colynuck with assault with a weapon and uttering threats. Around 11:30 a.m., 911 Communicators received a report of a disturbance in the area of Albert Street East and Gore Street. Officers were dispatched to the scene.… Read more: Darryl Colynuck Facing Assault With Weapon & Threat Charges
- Matthew Cain – Break & Enter, Theft, Breach ProbationOn September 8, 2026, officers with Patrol Services charged 40-year-old Matthew Cain with break and enter, theft, and other offences. Around 3:45 a.m., 911 Communicators received a report of a break and enter to a garage in the 100 block of Kerr Drive. Officers were dispatched to the scene… Read more: Matthew Cain – Break & Enter, Theft, Breach Probation
- Waterloo Regional Police Investigating Suspicious Fire in WoolwichWaterloo Regional Police are investigating a suspicious fire at a home in Woolwich. On September 8, 2026, at approximately 4:55 a.m., emergency services responded to reports of a residence engulfed in flames in the area of Sunset Place. The Woolwich Fire Department attended and extinguished the fire. There were… Read more: Waterloo Regional Police Investigating Suspicious Fire in Woolwich
- Waterloo Regional Police Seek Assistance Identifying Suspect Following Vehicle Theft in ElmiraWaterloo Regional Police are investigating a vehicle theft in Elmira and are seeking the public’s assistance to identify a suspect. On September 5, 2026, at approximately 9:20 p.m., a witness observed a male steal an unoccupied vehicle from a gas station in Elmira. Investigators are looking to identify and… Read more: Waterloo Regional Police Seek Assistance Identifying Suspect Following Vehicle Theft in Elmira
- WRPS Continue to Investigate Hate-Motivated Graffiti in WaterlooWaterloo Regional Police are investigating a hate-motivated graffiti incident in Waterloo. On September 8, 2026, at approximately 12:35 p.m., police received a report of graffiti on a community trail in the area of Columbia Street West and St Moritz Avenue. The graffiti included hate-motivated writing. The investigation is ongoing.… Read more: WRPS Continue to Investigate Hate-Motivated Graffiti in Waterloo
- Abdillahi Farah Idere Arrested After Hit & RunRegion of Peel – Investigators from the Major Collision Bureau (MCB) have arrested and charged a man following a hit-and-run collision in Brampton that left a pedestrian with life-threatening injuries. On Monday, April 13, shortly after 5 a.m., police responded to the intersection of Bovaird Drive and McLaughlin Road after… Read more: Abdillahi Farah Idere Arrested After Hit & Run
- HOGG & BARNES Arrested – $23,500 Worth of Suspected Drugs SeizedThe North Bay Police Service (NBPS) has seized suspected fentanyl, cocaine and other drugs with an estimated street value of $23,500 as part of an ongoing Street Crime Unit (SCU) investigation into drug trafficking in the city. The investigation, which involved multiple NBPS units, resulted in charges against two… Read more: HOGG & BARNES Arrested – $23,500 Worth of Suspected Drugs Seized
- CPS Daily Update 08Sept2026SHOPLIFTING Cornwall, ON – A 51-year-old woman from Cornwall was arrested on Sept. 4, 2026, and charged with theft under $5,000 – shoplifting. It is alleged on Aug. 15, 2026, the woman attended a Ninth Street East business, selected merchandise and exited the store without making any attempt to… Read more: CPS Daily Update 08Sept2026
- 2 Arrested For FraudTwo individuals are facing charges after a Cobourg Police Service investigation into identity fraud. In September 2026, police launched a fraud investigation after a resident was notified by their financial institution of suspicious activity and learned their identity had been used without authorization. Through investigation, officers determined that in… Read more: 2 Arrested For Fraud
- Two Arrested Following Break and Enter at Hydro CompoundTwo individuals are facing multiple criminal charges following a break and enter investigation at a hydro compound in Howard Township during the early morning hours of September 8. At approximately 2:11 a.m., a Hydro One security employee observed two suspects inside a secured hydro compound and contacted police. Responding… Read more: Two Arrested Following Break and Enter at Hydro Compound
- BPS Daily UpdateTotal calls for service – Belleville Police responded to 402 calls for service from 5:00 a.m. on September 4, 2026, to 5:00 a.m. on September 8, 2026. Fail to Comply On September 7, 2026, at 5:04 p.m., Belleville Police responded to the area of North Front Street regarding a… Read more: BPS Daily Update






























