Perth County News

• Local man facing assault, kidnapping charges in connection with Milverton, Ont. standoff

  Provincial police in Perth County say a 31-year-old man is facing kidnapping and assault charges in connection with a standoff in Milverton earlier this week.

  Crime

  Nov 17, 2022
  
• Perth East resident loses over $300,000 in ongoing trailer hustle

  Provincial police in Perth County say a resident was duped out of $300,000 by a trailer scam over a four-year period.

  Crime

  Nov 1, 2022
  
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• Man reported to be impersonating police officer in Perth County

  Provincial police in Perth County say that a man was pulling people over while pretending to be a cop in North Perth over the weekend.

  Crime

  Oct 19, 2022
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• Horses, puppies lost in Perth County barn fire, OPP reports

  Provincial Police in Perth County say that a number of animals were killed in a barn fire early Wednesday morning including several horses and a group of puppies.

  Crime

  Oct 5, 2022
• Palmerston man killed in collision near North Perth: OPP

  Provincial police in Perth County say an 87-year-old man from Palmerston died as a result of a collision in North Perth on Tuesday afternoon.

  Crime

  Aug 16, 2022
• Wind warning in effect for Guelph and Wellington, Huron, Perth counties

  Environment Canada issued a special weather statement for Guelph as well as Wellington and Huron counties and the northern portion of Perth County on Friday morning.

  Canada

  Jun 17, 2022
• Pride flags, decorations vandalized throughout Wellington and Perth counties: OPP

  Ontario Provinical Police say the incidents have occurred in the Township of Mapleton, Township of North Perth and the Town of Minto during Pride Month.

  Crime

  Jun 15, 2022
• Kitchener Humane Society puts out urgent call for foster caregivers

  The Humane Society of Kitchener Waterloo and Stratford Perth has made an urgent appeal to find foster homes for 10 dogs and seven cats.

  Canada

  Jun 3, 2022
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• OPP issue reminder after 3 vehicles with keys inside stolen in Perth County

  Over the course of just four days, three vehicles were stolen in Perth County after the keys had been left inside, according to Ontario Provincial Police.

  Crime

  Jun 1, 2022
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• Listowel man charged after firehose driven over, leaving firefighter hurt: OPP

  Provincial police in Perth County say a 74-year-old man from Listowel has been charged in connection with a recent incident in North Perth that left a firefighter injured.

  Crime

  Apr 28, 2022