General News

A Break and Enter occurred at a downtown Owen Sound business during the early morning hours of Sunday, June 15, 2025.  Seven different individuals entered the business over a two hour period and stole various merchandise while also causing significant damage to the store. Three of the seven suspects have been arrested by the Owen Sound Police Service.

The Owen Sound Police Service is hiring full-time Team Leads for our Communications Centre. In this role, you’ll lead a team of Dispatchers, provide training, and perform dispatch duties. This position involves shift work, including days, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Applicants must have four years of experience in a 24-hour emergency communications setting. Strong leadership, communication skills, and a clear criminal record are required.

Applications are due by 4:00 PM on June 24, 2025, referencing Job #2025-PS07.

The Owen Sound Police Service is seeking a full-time Switchboard Operator to join our Communications Centre. This role involves administrative and emergency call-taking and dispatching in a fast-paced, computerized environment. Shift work is required, including days, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Applicants must have strong multitasking and computer skills, and excellent decision-making abilities. Preference will be given to those with experience in emergency response or high-stress call centre environments. The 911 & Emergency Service Communications program is an asset.

Applications due by 4:00 PM on June 24, 2025, referencing Job #2025-PS08.

On Tuesday, June 10, the Owen Sound Police Service is proud to once again host the annual Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR) in support of Special Olympics Ontario.

OSPS members, local Special Olympics athletes, along with Saugeen Shores Police Service, Hanover Police Service, West Grey Police Service, and the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) will be walking and running routes across Grey and Bruce counties in Southampton, Hanover, Durham, and Chatsworth.

The Criminal Investigation Branch of the Owen Sound Police Service has arrested and charged an employee of the Bruce Grey Catholic District School Board.

The Owen Sound Police Service is pleased to report that 15-year-old Jillianne, who was reported missing on April 28, 2025, has been safely located.

The Owen Sound Police Service (OSPS) is proud to announce its participation in the inaugural provincewide campaign, When Every Second Counts, aimed at reducing the misuse of 9-1-1 services across Ontario.

Fatal Hit-and-Run – Driver Identified and Charged; Deceased Identified

Owen Sound, ON – Members of the Owen Sound Police Service Criminal Investigations Branch (CIB) have identified and charged the driver of the vehicle involved in the fatal hit-and-run collision that occurred on Saturday, May 10, 2025.