Media Release
(Grey Bruce, ON) – The Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is releasing the results of its recent seatbelt campaign over the Easter long weekend.
Grey Bruce OPP officers issued 132 tickets to individuals to be found in violation of Ontario’s seatbelt laws during the four-day campaign, which ran from April 18, 2025, until April 21, 2025.
Grey Bruce OPP officers focused on ensuring drivers and passengers within Grey Bruce were properly wearing their seatbelts. Lack of seatbelt use is a leading contributing factor to death, injuries and property damage on local roads.
The Grey Bruce OPP reminds all drivers and passengers that wearing a seatbelt is the single most effective way to reduce the risk of injury or death in a motor vehicle collision. Buckle up, every trip, every time.
$63,000 IN GOLD LOST TO ONLINE SCAM
(SOUTH BRUCE PENINSULA, ON) – The Grey Bruce detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is urging the public to exercise extreme caution regarding online pop-up scams, following an incident which a community member was defrauded of a significant amount of gold.
The investigation began on April 14, 2025, after the victim reported providing access to their banking information and over $63,000 in cash and gold to individuals fraudulently posing as Microsoft representatives.
The Grey Bruce OPP is urging the public to be vigilant regarding unsolicited online messages, phone calls, or emails requesting personal or financial information, or demanding urgent action. Reputable companies and financial institutions will never request remote access to your computer or demand payment in the form of gold, gift cards or cryptocurrency.
The Grey Bruce OPP reminds the public to exercise caution and skepticism when dealing with unsolicited communications.
For more information on fraud prevention, visit opp.ca/fraud and sfo.opp.ca.
If you suspect fraudulent activity or have been a victim of fraud, report it immediately to the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 and the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre at 1-888-495-8501 or online via the Fraud Reporting System.
OPP Warn residents of scam targeting residents of South Bruce Peninsula
(South Bruce peninsula, ON) – The Grey Bruce OPP is warning residents of a phone scam where individuals are falsely claiming to represent the South Bruce Peninsula Fire Department. These scammers are asking for $500 donations via credit card or e-transfer.
PLEASE BE AWARE: The South Bruce Peninsula Fire Department does not solicit donations by phone and would never ask for money in this way. Their fundraising efforts involve partnerships with local community businesses.
If you receive a call like this:
· DO NOT provide any personal or financial information.
· REPORT the incident to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre at www.antifraudcentre-centreantifraude.ca.
You work hard for your money, so work hard to protect it. Do not hand it over to a smooth-talking con artist. Fraud is a multi-billion dollar per year business that will only stop when the con artists stop making money.
For more information on fraud prevention, visit opp.ca/fraud and sfo.opp.ca.
If you suspect fraudulent activity or have been a victim of fraud, report it immediately to the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 and the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre at 1-888-495-8501 or online via the Fraud Reporting System.
CHARGES LAID FOLLOWING AN INTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE INVESTIGATION
(GEORGIAN BLUFFS, ON) – On April 6, 2025, the Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to an address in Georgian Bluffs and initiated an intimate partner violence investigation.
As a result of the investigation, OPP learned that one individual had allegedly committed a criminal act against their partner.
A 58-year-old of Georgian Bluffs was charged with:
· Assault – spousal
· Mischief – domestic
The accused party will appear at the Ontario Court of Justice at a later date.
The OPP will not release names to protect the identity of the victims.
Individuals experiencing intimate partner violence are not alone. If you or someone you are aware of requires assistance, there are local resources ready to provide support. Victim Services Bruce Grey can be contacted at 1-866-376-9852.
The OPP is available at 1-888-310-1122 throughout the Province of Ontario. In case of immediate danger please call 911.
RIDE PROGRAM LEADS TO ARREST
(ARRAN-ELDERSLIE, ON) – On April 18, 2025, at approximately 11:01 p.m., the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) along with the Grey Bruce OPP were conducting a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (R.I.D.E.) along Bruce Road 10, Municipality of Arran-Elderslie.
A vehicle entered the area where police then spoke with the driver. The investigating officer detected signs of impairment. The driver was arrested and transported for further testing.
A 66-year-old, resident of Lions Head, was charged with:
-Operation while impaired, CC 320.14(1)(a)
The accused is set to appear at the Walkerton Court of Justice on May 28, 2025, to answer to the charge.
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.
