Category: Owen Sound Police

For a third time this week the Owen Sound Police have charged a 26-year-old Owen Sound man after he refuses to isolate. The male after testing positive for Covid-19 had been ordered to remain in his residence for the required isolation period. Once again, this individual was found to be outside his residence in the down town core of the city for non- essential reasons. He received another $880.00 fine contrary the Health Protection and Promotion Act.

Two other Owen Sound residents who had been ordered by the Grey Bruce Health Unit to isolate after a positive Covid-19 test result, have been found as well to have total disregard for the order and the potential harm to others. A 38-year-old female and a 28-year-old male
were both charged early Friday evening under the Health Protection and Promotion Act, each receiving a fine of $880.00.

On Saturday April 25 th , 2021 just after midnight, Owen Sound Police responded to the complaint of a disturbance in the parking lot of the Harry Lumley Bayshore Community Centre. Police attended and located a social gathering of five people. Based on the current stay at home order in effect within the Province, two 20-year-old men, an 18-year-old man, an 18-year-old woman and a 16-year-old male, were charged and issued an $880.00 fine under the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act.

Police would like to remind the public that on April 7th, 2021 the Ontario government declared a state of emergency and issued a province wide stay at home order effective April 8th, 2021. The
stay at home order requires everyone to remain at home except for essential purposes, which does not include social gatherings. Police would like to stress that it is important to take this seriously and stay home.

On Tuesday April 20 th , 2021 just before 9:00 a.m., an Owen Sound Police officer observed a 38-year-old male attempting to steal a parked motor vehicle from the 400 block of 8 th Street East, Owen Sound. As a result of the investigation, the Port McNicoll resident was charged with Attempt Theft of Motor Vehicle, Failing to Comply with his Release Order and four counts of Failing to Comply with his Probation Orders.

The man made an appearance in court and has since been remanded into custody. The male was also charged with failing to comply with an order made during a declared Emergency under the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act.

On February 21 2021 the Owen Sound Police commenced an investigation regarding domestic threats, mischief along with weapons offences.

The investigation revealed that a local 21-year-old male had threatened a female and destroyed some of her property. When police arrived at the residence they observed a firearm in plain sight.

The firearm was made safe and found to have been loaded. Further the firearm had been sawed off making it a prohibited firearm. Police arrested the male without incident. He was charged with uttering threats, domestic mischief and 5 additional charges relating to the possession of the firearm.

The male was held in custody awaiting a bail hearing on February 22, 2021.

On 20 February 2021 at approximately 1:30 pm Owen Sound Police were dispatched to the snowmobile trail running between Superior Street and 8 th Street East regarding a sled hitting a tree.

The investigation revealed that a 43-year-old Shelburne resident failed to negotiate a turn and struck a tree. The collision resulted in a broken wrist and significant damage to the sled.

Owen Sound Police continue to conduct an enforcement initiative on the snowmobile trail and remind snowmobilers to obey the posted speed limit.

On Saturday February 13 th , 2021 just after 2:30 p.m. Emergency Services personnel attended 11 th Street East at 1 st Avenue East, Owen Sound, in relation to a snowmobile which had left the roadway and was on the ice of the inner harbour. The investigation revealed that the 17 year old Monkton, Ontario resident had been operating a 2012 Skidoo, southbound along 1 st Avenue East.

The driver road up over a snowbank in order to leave the roadway, believing that he could cross the inner harbour and did not realize that there was a significant drop. The snowmobile sustained moderate damage and was removed from the ice of the inner harbour by a tow truck. The teenage male was extremely fortunate not to have been injured during this incident.

The driver, as well as another youth that was operating a snowmobile with him, were charged with Operate a Motorized Snow Vehicle in the Prohibited Downtown Area, under the City of Owen Sound By-Law. As a result, they each were issued a $240.00 fine.

Police would like to remind the public that with the increase in snowfall and the opening of the trails in the area, there has been a major increase in the number of snowmobilers. The roads within the City of Owen Sound that can be used by snowmobiles is very limited. They are prohibited in the downtown core and the major arteries.

The Owen Sound Police Service is asking for the public’s help in identifying a suspect in connection with an investigation into an indecent act.

The incident occurred just before 4:00 p.m. Friday afternoon along 3rd Avenue West at 11th Street West, Owen Sound.  A sixteen-year-old female was walking by a parked vehicle when the driver of the truck got her attention.  Thinking the male was lost she returned, at which point she was asked if she wanted a ride.  The youth became concerned and declined the ride.  The suspect then asked for directions to the hospital. It was at that time she looked inside the truck and observed the male committing an indecent act, at which point the youth left the area out of further concerns.  

The suspect is described as a Caucasian male, 25-35 years old, with short blonde hair that is shaved on the sides, and having two-day old facial hair.  The truck that the suspect was operating at the time is described as a Dodge Ram 1500, dark coloured, 4 door, with a short flatbed and a silver or grey tailgate (see attached photo).

Police request that anyone with information contact the investigating officer, PC James Boyle #187 at (519) 376-1234 extension 187 or jboyle@owensoundpolice.com.  Alternatively, citizens can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a secure web-tip through Crime Stoppers at www.cstip.ca.

The Owen Sound Police Service is pleased to announce the conclusion of an extensive project targeting traffickers of deadly drugs on the streets of Owen Sound. Through funding provided by the Ontario Government, Criminal Intelligence Service Ontario supported Owen Sound Police Service’s investigation which targeted Fentanyl and Methamphetamine dealers.

In total, 10 individuals were arrested and charged with offences related to the selling of these drugs through the utilization of various investigative techniques. In addition, two residential search warrants were executed by members of the Owen Sound Police. The project resulted in police laying a total of 72 criminal charges and seizing in excess of $20,000 worth of narcotics including Fentanyl, Methamphetamine, Cocaine, Oxycodone, Morphine and Illicit Cannabis.

All of these individuals were held in custody for bail hearings.

This project was of particular significance given increases seen recently in overdoses, and in particular, the City has seen four drug related deaths just since September of this year.

Owen Sound Police Chief Craig Ambrose advised “The loss of these members of our community is nothing short of tragic, and preventable. There will be no tolerance in our city for those that prey on our most vulnerable populations, and this project will be only the first in an ongoing initiative here that will ensure they continue to be brought to justice.”

The Owen Sound Police advise that in addition to the arrests announced today, there may be further arrests coming from this project in coming weeks. Inspector Dave Bishop said “I’m proud of all the members of our Service who utilized their knowledge and expertise to partner with the Criminal Intelligence Service of Ontario to make this project a reality, and a success. Getting these dealers and their drugs off of our streets may save yet another family from having to experience the loss of a loved one, particularly over this holiday season”.

The following persons were charged as a result of the project.

1. Jessie MORLEY, 37 years of Owen Sound
2. John ROBERTSON, 55 years of Owen Sound
3. Christopher JONES, 47 years of Owen Sound
4. Frederick MacKENZIE, 56 years of Owen Sound
5. Justin SAMPSON, 43 years of Ajax
6. Lindsey PICKETT, 35 years of Toronto
7. Kyle GREEN, 27 years of Owen Sound
8. Jennifer ALBERT, 38 years of Owen Sound
9. Karly JANKE, 32 years of Sauble Beach
10. James JOHNSTON, 43 years of Owen Sound

The Owen Sound Police Service would like to thank the members of the public, business owners and employees, for coming forward to provide information after observing a concerning disturbance downtown Owen Sound earlier this afternoon.

At approximately 12:45 p.m. in the 900 block of 2 nd Avenue East, two men approached another male who was standing outside a small eatery, and threatened the victim by each brandishing a large knife and making threatening gestures.

After a short time the interaction between the two accused men and the victim ended, without injury to anyone involved. Citizens and store owners who witnessed the incident immediately called the Owen Sound Police Service and provided details including descriptions of the men
involved as well as photos they had taken of the suspects. Due to the excellent cooperation from witnesses, Officers were able to locate and arrest the two knife wielding assailants only 1 block away. The weapons being carried were seized and no one was hurt in the incident.

The accused men, a 25 year old and a 29 year old, both from Owen Sound, were arrested and brought back to the Owen Sound Police Service where they are being held for bail on numerous weapons related charges.

The Owen Sound Police Service is investigating the incident further, however Police are still needing to speak to the third male involved, the victim, who was not able to be located immediately afterward. Police are requesting that the involved individual please contact the Owen Sound Police and request to speak to the on duty Sergeant at 519-376-1234.