Category: North Perth

(NORTH PERTH, ON)- On Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at approximately 7:17 p.m., Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), along with Paramedic Services and local Fire Services, responded to a two‑vehicle collision on Perth Line 72 near Perth Road 140 in the Municipality of North Perth.

Emergency responders attempted life‑saving measures upon arrival; however, a 19‑year‑old female from Atwood, Ontario, was pronounced deceased at the scene. A passenger was transported to a local hospital with non‑life‑threatening injuries.

The driver of the second vehicle was also transported to a local hospital with non‑life‑threatening injuries.

Perth Line 72 was closed between Road 147 and Road 136 for several hours while members of the West Region OPP Traffic Incident Management and Enforcement (TIME) Team conducted an investigation. The roadway reopened at approximately 5:40 a.m.

The investigation remains ongoing. Anyone who witnessed the collision or who may have dashcam footage from the area at the time is asked to contact the Perth County OPP at 1‑888‑310‑1122. To remain anonymous, tips may be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 1‑800‑222‑8477 or online at ontariocrimestoppers.ca.

Occurrence #: E260223960

(NORTH PERTH, ON) – The Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are requesting the public’s assistance with identifying three persons of interest in relation a theft of alcohol that occurred in the Municipality of West Perth.

On January 16, 2026 shortly after 7:00 p.m. three males entered into a business in the town of Listowel, one of the males attempted to distract an employee while the other two stole $300 worth of alcohol.

The OPP are investigating this incident and are looking to identify three persons of interest who are described as:

Person of interest number one:

• Hispanic male
• Large build
• 5’6″ to 5’8″
• Black beard
• Blue and white Toronto Maple Leaf toque
• Grey Shirt
• Black jacket
• Grey sweatpants
• Tan boots

Person of interest number two:

• Hispanic male
• Medium build
• Black hair
• Black moustache
• Approximately 5’8″
• Black jacket
• Dark blue jeans

Person of interest number three:

• Hispanic male
• Medium build
• 5’8″ – 5’10”
• Black beard
• Black toque with “North strong and free”
• Black Columbia jacket
• Grey sweatpants
• Tan boots

The Perth County OPP is requesting anyone who may have information related to this investigations or who can identify the persons of interest, to call 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or ontariocrimestoppers.ca where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000.

(NORTH PERTH, ON) – One person has been charged after failing to stop for a school bus and colliding with a stop sign in the Municipality of North Perth.

On December 4, 2025 at approximately 3:00 p.m. The Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting traffic enforcement when they observed a motor vehicle fail to stop for a school bus in the Town of Atwood. That vehicle then proceeded onto a side road where they collided with a stop sign. The driver of the vehicle and his four passengers did not sustain any injuries. During the investigation police located several containers of open alcohol in the vehicle.

The driver, a 17-year-old male resident of Palmerston was charged with the following offences under the Highway Traffic Act:

• Fail to Stop for School Bus
• Careless Driving
• Fail to Surrender Licence

Additionally, the accused was charged under the Liquor Licence Control Act with:

• Having Care or Control of a Motor Vehicle with Open Container of Liquor

The accused was issued Provincial Offence Notices in relation to the charges and released from the scene with $1,305 worth in fines. The accused will have fifteen days to decide if he will pay the fines, contest the charges in provincial court or meet with the prosecutor to discuss early resolution.

The Perth County OPP wants to remind everyone that drivers are required to stop when meeting a school bus that has its red signal lights flashing, and that the owner or driver of any vehicle that fails to do so may be charged.

If you observe any dangerous or concerning driving behaviour, please contact the Perth County OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or 9-1-1 in an emergency. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or ontariocrimestoppers.ca where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000.

(NORTH PERTH, ON) – One person has been charged following a traffic complaint in the Municipality of North Perth.

On November 22, 2025 shortly after 10:00 p.m. the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a traffic complaint involving a vehicle that was unable to maintain its lane while driving.

Police located the vehicle and conducted a traffic stop. The driver was subsequently arrested for impaired driving and transported to a local OPP detachment where he provided breath samples that were two times over the legal limit.

The driver, 39-year-old Chan Ortiz BALTAZAR of North Perth was charged with the following Criminal Code offences:

• Operation While Impaired
• Operation While Impaired – Blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Stratford on December 22, 2025. The accused is also facing a 90-day drivers licence suspension, 7-day motor vehicle impoundment as well as tow and impound fees.

The Perth County OPP is committed to reducing impaired driving everywhere. If you drive while under the influence of alcohol or drugs, you will be caught. If you suspect someone is driving while impaired, please call 9-1-1. Your call could save a life.