Crimes & Misdemeanors

West Region Headquarters of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is alerting businesses across southwestern Ontario following an investigation by the Oxford OPP. A Spear Phishing fraud was reported to police on February 20, by an Ingersoll business after being defrauded of almost $2,000. An individual impersonating a safety and fire inspector demanding advanced payment for supposed inspection-related supplies. The fraudster contacted an employee directly, claimed that urgent payment was required, and instructed the employee not to notify their manager. The individual...

Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged a Mariposa resident following an impaired driving investigation in the Municipality of Meaford. On February 10, 2026, at approximately 1:31 p.m., Grey Bruce OPP were dispatched to a vehicle parked on the shoulder of Highway 26 at the intersection of 6th Concession in the Municipality of Meaford. Officers were dispatched to the call for a person who was believed to possibly need medical attention but was refusing assistance. Upon arrival, officers spoke with...