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Hanover Hanover Police Police Press Releases

Disgraced Hanover Police Protect Chronic Offender Again! #HanoverHell

On Sunday, August 24th, 2025, members of the Hanover Police responded to a business in the 700 block of 7th Avenue regarding an unwanted person. On arrival police spoke with a well-known 31-year-old man of no fixed address. It was determined that the same man had been previously dealt with numerous times on the property after being told not to attend. Police arrested the man for trespassing and breaching his probation (failure to keep the peace). He was subsequently held in custody pending a bail hearing in Walkerton.

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Brockton Hanover OPP Police Press Releases

Hanover Resident Charged Following Hit & Run

(BROCKTON, ON) – On September 12, 2025, at approximately 3:14 p.m., the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a collision involving a box truck on Concession 12 between Bruce Road 19 and Sideroad 5 Brant.

Police learned that the collision had taken place hours earlier, and the vehicle involved was no longer on scene. The investigating officer attended the collision scene to observe extensive damage to a bridge and alerted the Municipality of Brockton; the bridge is closed for an unknown extent of time.

A 48-year-old resident of Hanover has been charged with:

  • Fail to remain, HTA 200(1)(a)

The South Bruce OPP is requesting anyone with information to call 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a secure web-tip at www.cstip.ca, where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000.

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Hanover OPP Police Press Releases

Hanover Homicide Update – BECKMAN Arrested

(HANOVER, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and Hanover Police Service (HPS) have laid charges in an ongoing homicide investigation in the Town of Hanover.

On December 17, 2024, at approximately 8:50 a.m., members of the HPS responded to an incident at an address on 5th Street in Hanover. Upon arrival, officers located one person deceased, identified as Colin CAMPBELL, 57 years old of Hanover.

As a result of the investigation, William BECKMAN, 31 years old of Hanover, has been charged with first degree murder, contrary to section 235(1) of the Criminal Code.

The accused remains in custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Walkerton on January 13, 2025.

Investigators believe this is an isolated incident and there is no threat to public safety.

OPP South Bruce Crime Unit and HPS continue the investigation under the direction of OPP Criminal Investigation Branch, with assistance from OPP Forensic Identification Services and in conjunction with the Office of the Chief Coroner and Ontario Forensic Pathology Service.

Anyone with information is urged to call the South Bruce OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or submit a secure web-tip at www.cstip.ca, where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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Hanover Police Press Releases

One Dead In Hanover – One Arrested

(HANOVER, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is assisting the Hanover Police Service (HPS) with a homicide investigation in the Town of Hanover, where one person was taken into custody.

On December 17, 2024, at approximately 8:50 a.m., members of the HPS responded to an incident at an address on 5th Street in Hanover. Upon arrival, officers located one person deceased.

Following the initial investigation, a vehicle of interest was observed in the Owen Sound area, and as a result, one person was taken into custody by the Owen Sound Police Service.

There is no threat to public safety.

The investigation is in its early stages and residents should expect to see an increased police presence in the area of 5thStreet in Hanover.

The South Bruce OPP Crime Unit is assisting HPS with this ongoing investigation, under the direction of the OPP Criminal Investigation Branch, with assistance from the OPP Forensic Identification Services and in conjunction with the Office of the Chief Coroner and Ontario Forensic Pathology Service.

More information will be released when available.

Anyone with information is urged to call the South Bruce OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or submit a secure web-tip at www.cstip.ca, where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.