WELLINGTON NORTH – Police say human remains have been located "in the bush in a rural area" just south of Mount Forest. Wellington County OPP responded to the location on May 4 shortly after 6:30pm, when someone reported finding the remains.
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Police looking to identify man who had ‘interaction’ with youth
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – Police are looking for help to identify a man they say was "involved in an interaction" with 15-year-old youth here last month.
OPP investigating rash of catalytic converter thefts
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Police are offering tips to help residents protect their vehicles following a rash of catalytic converter thefts over the last month.
Weapon, drug charges for Mount Forest man
MOUNT FOREST – On April 30 at about 1:30am, Wellington County OPP investigated a vehicle parked…
OPP still searching for driver of SUV that fled after crashing into lawnmower
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Police are still searching for the driver who fled on foot from the scene of a serious crash here last Friday. Police thought they had a lead the following day, but it did not result in an arrest.
County councillors question removal of police resource officers from schools
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Some county councillors are not happy about an Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) decision to remove School Resource Officers from local schools. However, council is planning to gather more information to provide any response to the decision.
Two charged but OPP still looking for break-in suspect
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – Police have now recovered a replica firearm used in an early morning break-in here, but they're still searching for a suspect.
Police beat: Man charged in break-in, attempted theft of trailer
GRAND VALLEY – On April 25 at about 6:13am, Dufferin OPP officers responded to a break and enter in progress at a rural property on Concession Road 2-3 here.
Husband, wife charged after getting physical with police
GUELPH – A Guelph husband and wife each face charges after a landlord and tenant dispute turned violent last weekend.
UGDSB removes police resource program from schools across the board
GUELPH – After nearly a year of review, it’s official: police officers will no longer patrol the halls in Upper Grand schools. In a unanimous vote, Upper Grand District School Board trustees passed a motion on April 27 to remove the School Resource Officer (SRO) program from all schools.
Police still searching for gun used in early morning break-in
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – Two suspects are in custody but police are still searching for a gun used in an early morning break-in here.
Human remains discovered in wooded area in Guelph/Eramosa
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – Local police have discovered human remains here in a wooded area near Wellington Road 30, just north of Guelph. "Investigators believe this to be an isolated incident and there is no threat to public safety," police stated.
Police beat: Wellington North man faces meth, cannabis charges
MAPLETON – On April 11 at about 10:30pm, a Wellington County OPP officer conducted a traffic stop on Highway 6 north of Alma.
Province backtracks on playground closures, random police stops
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Now that random stops are off the table, OPP officers will focus on businesses and restaurants, complaints from the public and unlawful public gatherings.
OPP, Guelph Police statements suggest differing enforcement policies
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Guelph Police officials say Guelph officers will not conduct random vehicle or person stops despite having newly-granted powers to do so. However, it remains a little more unclear what the plan is for OPP officers in Wellington County – or across the province for that matter.