Owen Sound Police News

The Owen Sound Police Service requires a Part-Time Experienced Dispatcher. Under the direction of their supervisor, this position will be responsible for administrative and emergency call-taking and dispatching in the computerized Communications Centre. This position involves shift work, including days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.

The Owen Sound Police Service is recruiting for the position of Police Constable. Applications from non-experienced applicants are currently being accepted.

The Owen Sound Police Service is accepting applications for full-time experienced police officers.  Applicants must have obtained a Basic Constable Training diploma from the Ontario Police College (OPC) and be capable of performing all front-line uniform policing duties, including call response, enforcement, and community policing initiatives.

The Owen Sound Police Service is accepting applications for part time experienced police officers.  Applicants must have obtained a Basic Constable Training diploma from the Ontario Police College (OPC) and be capable of performing all front-line uniform policing duties including call response, enforcement, and community policing initiatives.

On December 5^th, 2024, at approximately 5:00 a.m., a 2021 Chevrolet Colorado truck was stolen from an apartment building parking lot on the east side of Owen Sound.

A spare key, found by the accused, inside the vehicle was used to start the truck and a witness advised Owen Sound Police that the truck was seen leaving in a southbound direction.

On December 2^nd, 2024, at approximately 4:50 a.m., police responded to a report of a stabbing inside an apartment complex in the 800blk of 2^nd Ave. E. of Owen Sound.

The Owen Sound Police Service is asking motorists to slow down and adjust their speeds according to the weather and road conditions after a vehicle lost control and rolled over.  The lone driver was uninjured, however the vehicle suffered significant damage.   

Owen Sound Police Service is pleased to kick off its annual Festive R.I.D.E. (Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere) program today with partners from Hanover Police Service, Saugeen Shores Police Service, West Grey Police Service and Grey Bruce OPP.

On November 25, 2024 at approximately 11:00 p.m. an unlocked vehicle was entered in the area of Ryerson Park on the east side of Owen Sound.  The owner’s credit cards were stolen and Owen Sound Police were contacted to investigate.

As part of their investigation, police attended a nearby convenience store and identified the man responsible for theft, who had just used the victim’s credit card to purchase goods.  The man was arrested and transported to the Owen Sound Police Service.   The victim’s credit cards were returned to them.  

With the public's assistance, the suspect vehicle in Friday night's collision has been located and identified.