Stratford beacon herald crime For those wishing to remain anonymous, Crime Stoppers can be reached at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or online at www. Whitaker, reflecting on the experience, said he noticed the lack of permanent barriers in the area that’s typically filled Anyone with information is asked to call to call police at 519-344-8861 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477. On Feb 24, police launched their investigation after receiving information of sexual misconduct that was alleged to have occurred over the span of one month. Elbows may be up, but Ontario's tourism industry is `arms open' amid a welcome boost. , site of the former Normal School and currently known as the Discovery Centre, as surplus, which would allow for the sale of the building, excluding the eastern portion the property that could be retained by the city for parkland. on June 16, police began investigating after a person unknown to the homeowner reportedly entered a home on Wallace Avenue North, in Listowel. at the Allman. 18 just after 9 p. 5, the advocacy group will welcome Franz Hartmann of the Alliance for a Livable Ontario (ALO), who will speak to attendees about that group’s efforts to engage governments and political parties of all stripes to solve the escalating housing crisis in a sustainable way. While Monday night’s council meeting saw Stratford councillors approve a plan for the lot to be resurfaced at a cost of nearly $500,000, they also accepted for information a report by infrastructure director Taylor Crinklaw that recommended the city seek options for its future development. ” In October, Stratford city council, in an 8-1 vote, approved a zoning change for the 93 Trinity St. Stratford police arrested and charged four people, including two from Stratford, with several drug-related offences after an investigation by its street crime unit reportedly found more than $26,000 worth Photo by Cory Smith / Stratford Beacon Herald. He passed away unexpectedly in Belize on March 6, 2025, at the (Cory Smith/Stratford Beacon Herald) Stratford Beacon Herald. Advertise With Us ; Advertising Solutions ; Postmedia Ad Manager ; Digital Ad Austin Crawley, 21, of Stratford, is charged with attempted murder and two counts of failing to comply with a release order, police said. The only thing I hear is blah, blah, blah. Share. 29, the evening after the theft, police said officers located and arrested the 37 Officers with the Perth County OPP were alerted to a vehicle that was seen driving in a concerning manner on Jan. (Cory Smith/Beacon Herald) Q: There have been several protests in Stratford in the last few months rallying against the province’s changes to health care. Stratford police’s street crime unit arrested three visiting London teens after receiving a tip that one of the them was carrying a Brandon Brevett, 24, is one of two men arrested in Kitchener Feb. The Listowel man who zapped a woman twice with a stun gun and drove around North Perth for an hour with her trapped in the trunk of a car while he chased down a drug debt – he tossed a bag containing 59 grams of meth while running away from police later that night – was sentenced Thursday to Richard and Ruth Kneider will be selling passports on Saturdays at the Stratford Farmers’ Market. (Bill Atwood/Beacon Herald) Chris MontaniniStratford Beacon Herald Article content Stratford isn’t growing as rapidly as some of its booming regional neighbours, but a rate on par with the provincial average means the cosy Southwestern Ontario tourist The local business owners celebrated the groundbreaking for their new facility on Tuesday. Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to contact the Stratford Police Service at 519-271-4141, ext. For those who wish to remain anonymous, Crime Stoppers can be contacted at 1-800-222-TIPS or A 17-year-old boy has suffered life-threatening injuries in a house fire in South Bruce Peninsula early Tuesday morning. in Stratford on Tuesday, Oct. Pierre Poilievre has released some of his core, broad messages: Axe the tax, build homes, fix (Bill Atwood/Beacon Herald) During the preceding weeks, Bilcke, who rented a home on Bradshaw Dr. In a press release, Stratford police said officers identified two suspects – a 37-year-old Stratford man and a 60-year-old Stratford man. and 8 p. , Stratford, Ont. Determining the scope, funding and design for a shared community recreation facility. Find this title – and thousands of others- at the Stratford Public Library or by visiting splibrary. If we’re looking at tariffs going in place within two days, and we found out this from the pandemic Members of the Community Stratford Club filled these Hope Totes with donated personal hygiene items before splitting them between Stratford’s House of Blessing and the local Connections Centre. Published Jul 06, 2023 • Last updated Jul 06, 2023 • 3 minute read. Article content A Sarnia man arrested Tuesday after police said convenience store staff locked themselves in an office while a person acting erratically and threateningly stole several items was jailed earlier this year for an extended crime spree. Police later received a report of a theft from the Wellington Street LCBO that occurred just before 5:30 p. Story continues below. 2 million in local infrastructure for the riding – $3. Mike’s late Monday night. Warriors visit Maroons in Game 1 Wednesday Our FREE email will keep you up-to-date on Stratford news, weather, municipal decisions, community updates and more. Dad was a long-time member of the Stratford Teutonia Club and Choir, Zion Lutheran Church, the Folk Art Multicultural Council, Double Decker Tour Bus, Meals on Wheels and The Crime Stoppers Photo by Cory Smith / Stratford Beacon Herald. Marys, often referred to as “the Stonetown. Following a screening of the National Film Board of Canada documentary Birth of a Family Wednesday night at the Falstaff Family Centre in Stratford, Dennis shared details of his personal journey that took him away “Why should we be spending our money in Toronto when we can do the same in Stratford and create jobs?” Thompson said. Share this article in The Stratford Police Service is asking for anyone with information regarding the identity of the suspect to please contact them at 519-271-4141, or to contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS or p3tips. Darren Fischer said in a press release Tuesday. Paul Hartman Obituary It is with great sorrow we announce the passing of Paul Michael Hartman. The man was taken to Stratford Police Service headquarters and charged with numerous serious offences. 5M of which will be allocated to Stratford. The Avon River was the reason Stratford came into being, offering a fresh water supply for weary settlers. Driven by data from its own social research and planning council, as well as community committees from across Perth and Huron Counties, United Housing was, in a way, years in the making. The CFUW - Stratford University Women’s Club Merit Award. 21 and 28, one of which targeted veteran Stratford Festival actor David C Stratford police are asking the public for help locating Joshua McCann, a 39-year-old Stratford man police describe as a high-risk domestic offender. ca. In our founding year, 1832, the river was a stump-filled stream known as the Little Thames because it fed the larger river of the same name. “It would be nice just to have his presence with us again,” Ogilvie said. If you have information and wish to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS or p3tips. If you have information and wish to remain Grande Prairie, Alta. Stratford’s Quinn Kipfer scored twice — once on the power play and another into an empty net — in a 3-1 Hunter Steel Warriors’ win on Friday night at Allman Arena. 4 and charged with luring a child to facilitate invitation to sexual touching, luring a child to facilitate sexual interference, luring a child to facilitate sexual assault, and luring a child Crime Stoppers, a phone-in tip line for solving crimes, could use a few calls of a different sort. , Perth County OPP said. Thomas man went on a drug-induced crime spree last year, stealing multiple vehicles and ramming police cruisers. For his extensive contribution to the cultural heritage of Stratford and Perth County, he was recognized in 2006 by the Ontario Heritage and Trust. It was eight-year-old Nicholas Stevers. Two Sarnia sisters arrested after police found $22,000 in drugs in a car and a Marcin Road home both have been granted $1,000 bail after spending one night in jail. Listowel, which is chasing third place, split its weekend games. (Supplied) A Stratford police vehicle (Stratford Beacon Herald files) Article content. Thieves nab welding cylinders Stratford police and Perth County paramedics were called to 475 Ontario St. Share this Story : City crime 'evolving': police chief A Stratford police officer pulled over the man’s black Volkswagen Jetta on Elginfield Road near Line 1 just before midnight, Stratford police spokesperson Const. Advertisement 1. CRIME HUNTER: Sarnia duo's twisted descent into depravity and murder. Advertise With Us ; Advertising Solutions ; Postmedia Ad Manager ; Digital Ad Ontario News | Breaking Provincial News | The Stratford Beacon Herald. cstip. Signed Up National Post Breaking News Stay in the know with the National Post's STRATFORD. Anyone with information is requested to contact the Stratford Police Service or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS or p3tips. Later, Burrow moved to West Region OPP headquarters in London, where she took Ann Vaters is the the community outreach manager for Shelterlink. Patrick Street in Stratford is shown on Thursday Dec. All the latest news, sports, business news and events in the Stratford-upon-Avon area and surrounding villages provided by the Stratford Herald (Cory Smith/Beacon Herald) Stratford police talk outside a home on Bradshaw Drive, as they investigate a shooting in which two people, including the shooter, died and two others were seriously injured on August 1, 2024. Share this Story: A nearly four-month investigation by the Stratford Police Service’s street crime unit resulted in five arrests made this week and the seizure of more than $67,000 i Stratford police said they can’t comment on any of the details of the active investigation. As a result of the investigation that was assisted by the Perth OPP are searching for the owner of a boat that was docked Aug. Video surveillance from Stratford Variety (Cory Smith/Beacon Herald) Article content With Stratford’s 2025 budget discussion and public consultations underway, Mayor Martin Ritsma is looking to lower the potential property tax increase from the 5. These comments can be sent to stfdbudget@stratford. 5 after Stratford police say a group of five people, ranging in age from 15 to 24 years old, forcibly entered a home on O’Loane Avenue and brandished what appeared to be a handgun. Canadian Dairy XPO returns to the Stratford Rotary Complex. “This is significant. Chris Auger, a drug enforcement expert with the OPP’s organized crime bureau, revealed data during an online panel discussion Wednesday that also featured Huron Perth public health and local providers of Stratford is tied with second-place Chatham with 55 points, but the Maroons, who visit Friday, have a game in hand. Development on site could start 10 years from now. A proposed development that would see 68 townhomes built in Stratford east end was referred back to staff due to questions about the number of Stratford visits Elora tonight and is home to first-place Alvinston on Saturday at 7 p. Three investigations, one suspect. 10am two men THE Herald will be featuring some of the latest crimes reported by the neighbourhood watch teams. McKennitt, a 2023 inductee into the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame, has done it her way – a self-managed, self-produced artist who owns her own record label, Quinlan Road, named after a stretch of street in the north part of the city she’s embraced for the past 43 years. Anyone with information regarding McCann’s whereabouts is asked to contact the Stratford Police Service at 519-271-4141 ext. Galen Simmons/The Beacon Herald/Postmedia Network Article content On what would have been his 56th birthday this Sunday, members of a Facebook group dedicated to finding answers to the disappearance of Derek There are no suspects, police said, and anyone with information is asked to contact the Stratford Police Service’s non-emergency number at 519-271-4141, Ext. 2 or contact Crime Stoppers at 1- 800-222-TIPS or p3tips. Perth South Mayor Sue Orr said the provincial money “will enhance the quality of life for our residents. [2]The paper is the survivor of several other papers in Stratford: Stratford Mirror, 1920s to 1940s; Stratford Times, 1964 to 1976; Stratford Weekly News, 1979 to 1980 Stratford's city hall (Beacon Herald file photo) jpg, SF, apsmc. We have heard police brass, crime specialists, law professors and more tell us how complex and deep-rooted he problem is. S, the new 1,579-square-metre store set to open in early 2025 will be more than double the size of its current Anyone who may know the identity of this man or has information on the assault is asked to call the Stratford Police Service at 519-271-4141 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS. com Advertisement 2 His treatment, and my poor treatment at the hands of other adults, had a profound influence on me. In the Ontario Elite Hockey League, fourth-place Tavistock (11-7-0) is home to Lucknow on Saturday at 7:30 p. Firefighters responded to the first blaze Sunday at 2:18 a. by a woman who had suffered visible injuries to her head and face. The location was chosen because it marked the spot where the old boundary lines of the Det. p3tips. Hunter Nagge picked up two helpers, and McDougall stopped 19 shots. In the early months of 2019, Lokken said the numbers are already significantly lower than in years past. com where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000 Police made the arrests Sept. A wave of break-and-enter occurrences across Elgin and Middlesex counties prompted investigators with OPP on Friday to warn auto dealerships and auto shops to safeguard their vehicles and vehicle keys. (Bill Atwood/Beacon Herald) jpg, SF, apsmc. Wagler was back in a Stratford courtroom this week with his arms extended, but this time for a different reason. 8116, or through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or p3tips. Stratford (27-11-3) is third in the Western Conference, one point back of Chatham. They also interviewed the woman. , while Milverton (5-10-2) hosts Minto on Sunday at 2:30 p. Shortly after police tried to pull over the vehicle, officers with Stratford’s street crime unit saw one suspect on foot in Shakespeare and The wind blew them across the property, but he had help picking them up. m. , almost directly across the street from his victims’ homes, had traded jabs with Bennett and Scott Wishart/Stratford Beacon Herald/Postmedia Network Photo by Scott Wishart / Scott Wishart/The Beacon Herald. For the year, buyers are paying an average of $625,670, nearly unchanged from the first 10 months of 2023. Johnny Wayne and Frank Shuster were in Stratford yesterday for murder – – Murder Stratford, that is. Shelterlink provides services to youth and young adults aged 14 to 24, as well as a shelter for homeless youth 16 and older in a former nurses’ residence at Stratford General Hospital. A public meeting about the proposed sale of the city-owned Discovery Centre at 270 Water St. A few months later, he connected with former Stratford resident Anne Carbert to form Climate Momentum, a A St. As we head into the final stretch of the holiday shopping rush, two Stratford business organizations are reminding residents of the importance of shopping locally while also shining a light on the uncertainty that area business owners are facing while navigating the federal government’s “tax Michael Hurley, president of the Ontario Council of Hospital Unions (OCHU), which represents 50,000 hospital and long-term care workers in Ontario as a division of CUPE, and Doug Allan, a senior researcher at CUPE National, presented findings from a new report by the union that claims job vacancies at Ontario hospitals have surged by 17 per cent in the past year. (Bill Atwood/Beacon Herald) “They were often forced to overcome many This is the full obituary where you can express condolences and share memories. Stratford police are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying two teenagers who allegedly assaulted Crime round-up for Stratford: Land Rover stolen, attempted burglary and theft from a truck 06 February 2025 Police are appealing for witnesses - and CCTV footage - to help with Jonathan Bennett, 36, died at Stratford General Hospital after Bilcke shot him from across the street with a high-powered rifle. 2, 2024, as they investigate a shooting Thursday night in which two people died and two others were seriously injured. Marys Mayor Al Strathdee and North Perth Mayor Todd Kasenberg. The paper was established in 1923 from the merger of two local papers, the Stratford Beacon Weekly (c. There’s costs associated with travel and time, so now The Beacon Herald’s Streets of Stratford supplement. 15, 2024. Should you wish to remain anonymous you can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or leave an anonymous online message at P3tips. A Police have laid dozens of charges after another smash-and-grab robbery at a Stratford mall jewelry store that has been targeted three times in the past 13 months. A 35-year-old woman was found unresponsive after being shot The Stratford Shakespeare Festival Music Award for Excellence in Guitar. Provincial police have launched a new program in Perth County aimed at creating a database of residential and commercial security cameras to help local police with criminal investigations. watwood@postmedia. (Bill Atwood/Beacon Herald) Article content While postponed for 30 days, the looming threat of 25 per cent tariffs on Canadian goods heading south of the border has prompted Stratford’s mayor to work with other community “The Stratford yard operates 365 days a year, 24 hours per day, and seven days per week. Just before 1 a. While Stratford’s controversial respectful workplace policy was split into three separate components this week, one of the residents banned He played Centre for the legendary line of Roth, Flick and Flanagan; captained the Stratford Indians in the Senior OHA for many years; won the league scoring title three times; and played for the World Cup winning Lethbridge Maple Leafs in 1951. (Contributed photo) jpg, SF, apsmc “A lot of the time when people do drives, they’re specifically collecting food, and obviously food is always in need and there are many Michelle Heyer, the school’s chair of nursing and health sciences, said the new campus will help attract more local students to Conestoga. Search stratfordbeaconherald. Copy Link Beacon Herald staff. Mel Lang (left) and Kelly Ballantyne, a married couple who own Sirkel Foods in downtown Stratford, are grateful for the community support they’ve received after their restaurant was spray painted with homophobic Stratford police investigate the fatal shooting of a 35-year-old woman at 475 Ontario St. “The man was flabbergasted, and Nic talked to him for 20 minutes,” Kathy said. 2, 2024, as they investigate a shooting Thursday night in which two people died and two others were seriously The chair of the Norfolk County Police Services Board is praising the efforts of the OPP’s local street crime unit. 25 in Port Stanley harbour by two men who left in a van and didn't return Stratford police are asking for anyone in possession of this video to contact them at 519-271-4141 extension 2. Stratford police looking for teens after alleged assault, death threats. Article content. 5, 2024. com. Located on James St. Secondary Links. beside the railway tracks off of O’Loane Avenue. 15 in Cambridge, Kitchener, Stratford and St. (Bill Atwood/Beacon Herald) Article content While Prime Minster Justin Trudeau announced his impending resignation Monday, after calls for him to do so had increased in recent weeks, Perth-Wellington MP John Nater says The Hamlet public school choir performed A Wish for Peace to open Monday morning’s Remembrance Day ceremony in Stratford. garnered a large response – and a wide array of opinions – on what should happen to the 117-year-old building. Share this Story : Drug-fueled crime spree sends St. Cyclones split. 9 per cent that Vehicle thefts are on the rise in other parts of the province while provincial police have been also investigating larger-scale incidents. 20, Chatham-Kent police say. A snowy St. at the Shoppers stores on Huron and Ontario streets, with the total value of missing merchandise combined from both locations. Share this Story : Sarnia man encouraged to turn life around after drug-inspired crime spree The mini-film fest, held at Stratford’s city hall auditorium, will show two presentations of stop motion and puppetry. Police said Tuesday’s alleged robbery wasn’t connected to the January heist in which four suspects stole more than $100,000 worth of items in a brazen smash-and-grab that was filmed by a bystander at the mall. The new housing units will provide much-needed accommodation for our population, while the improved infrastructure will support economic development and attract new investments to our area. Search . Two people, including the shooter, were killed and two more were seriously injured in the Thursday night incident. ” The Stratford bridge was intended to be a triple arch, but the Avon River at that point was too narrow. 2, or to contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS or p3tips. KYLE WAYMOUTH. Wagler, 28, was led away in handcuffs after pleading guilty to four criminal charges, including two counts of assault. Investigators ask anyone with information about the case to contact Huron OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). Follow Crime briefs: Dunnville assault, impaired driving, rash of vehicle thefts Stratford police talk outside a home on Bradshaw Drive in Stratford on Friday, Aug. Linesman Kevin Nogueira has been with the referee association for two years. (Bill Atwood/Beacon Should you wish to remain anonymous you can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or leave an anonymous online message at P3tips. Lincolns keep winning. This recommendation is in two parts — seeking external funding sources and operational partners, while directing staff to Galen Simmons/The Beacon Herald/Postmedia Network Photo by Galen Simmons/The Beacon Herald/Postmedia Network / SF Article content Tens of thousands of bees are dead and more than $10,000 worth of honey and equipment may have been damaged and contaminated as a result of vandalism at an apiary located behind the Stratford-Perth On Feb. One person died after a tractor crashed southeast of Stratford late Wednesday night, Perth County OPP said. Perth County Federation of Agriculture dealing with kite fighting. 5 years. These painful experiences, along with my subsequent mental illness, made me excited to learn this year’s Bell Let’s Talk A man has been charged after a criminal harassment investigation that began Feb. From local businesses to food to medical to legal services. com The Perth County community street crime unit, the OPP’s West Region emergency response team and the Huron County OPP major crime unit executed a search warrant at a home on Elm Avenue North in Listowel on June 20. in 2024, Ritsma’s salary and allowable expense were $85,318, and he had a $3,000 training allowance. The evening was organized to provide Police also seized four vehicles, including three that were reportedly stolen and one that was allegedly obtained through “proceeds of a crime. 2. Marys has won 13 straight games after a pair of victories over LaSalle. (Cory Smith/Beacon Herald) Article content. The Perth County OPP is urging anyone who may have witnessed the crash or has dash cam footage to contact the detachment at 1-888-310-1122. There are no suspects, police said, and anyone with information is asked to contact the SPS at 519-271-4141 Ext. Perform search. Share this Story : Three to five new board members needed for Crime Stopper of Perth County. While the Coldest Night fundraisers are held across the country, Stratford’s has enjoyed a great response, both in the amount raised and number Should you wish to remain anonymous you can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or leave an anonymous online message at P3tips. A full, detailed list will be released when available, police said, and the man will be held in custody to attend a bail Stratford city hall (Chris Montanini/Stratford Beacon Herald) Article content. STAYING HYDRATED. Search. , offers blueprint for other hurting cities: Get tough on encampments, compassionate on addictions - and ditch the RCMP Manufacturing, dealing of hard drugs increasing. Nine Ontario supervised consumption sites to close despite injunction While her company, Home & Company Real Estate Corp Brokerage, had received Stratford & District Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence awards in the past, including its 2020 Innovation Award, deWever was shocked to be named the winner of the chamber’s 2024 Business Leader Award, given there’s no nomination process involved in the selection. In 1908, Stratford and the other municipalities signed a 30-year contract to use low-cost hydro from Niagara. His arrest came after a nearly two-year investigation that started in May 2023. Rapid changes in global media and entertainment, driven by streaming, consumer behaviour and advances in technology, like artificial intelligence, pushed Thompson to act on an idea that developed almost 10 years ago. org. 1863 and daily after 1887). Copy Link; Email; X; Reddit; A Stratford police vehicle (Stratford Beacon Herald files) Article content. A 29-year-old man from Stratford was arrested four days after the search and was handed several charges, including: Possession of property obtained by crime with a value more than $5,000; Possession of property The Stratford Police Service street crime unit, with the assistance of the Woodstock Police Service K-9 unit, seized 585 grams of methamphetamine and 178 grams of cocaine with a street value of over $60,000 on Wednesday Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Stratford police at 519-271-4141 or, if they wish to remain anonymous, Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS or www. ca or by mail to: Finance Division, Stratford City Hall, Attention: Director of Corporate Services and Treasurer, 1 Wellington St. He was identified Tuesday as Lawrence Hewitt. Stew Taylor and fiancee Amber Karaz Tipping recently opened Taylor's Delicatessen on Downie Street in Stratford. Also, anyone with information regarding this matter is asked to contact the SPS or, if you wish to remain City council has now taken the initial steps to declare 270 Water St. The kinky couple viciously murdered 27-year-old Sarnia Anyone who follows the news knows what is going on in Toronto with the escalation of gun crimes. Suspects charged after foot chase Stratford police talk outside a home on Bradshaw Drive in Stratford on Friday, Aug. Share this Story : Seven months’ jail for eight-month Sarnia crime spree. Also at Thursday’s meeting, council received a letter from the Perth County Federation of Agriculture asking the county to enact a bylaw banning kite fighting – a game where participants fly kites while trying to cut the string of their opponent’s kite – as some Greater The average price of homes sold in October 2024 was $656,970, a gain of 8. Her first post was at the Lucan detachment in Middlesex County, where she worked as an auxiliary liaison officer and served in its crime unit. Recommended from Editorial Robbers snatch $100K in jewelry in Stratford Mall smash-and-grab It's a crime to remove political signs, police remind community 0. An article about their visit appeared in the July 25, 1973, edition of the Stratford-Beacon Herald: Wayne, Shuster film here. Copy Link Stratford Beacon Herald - a place for remembering loved ones; a space for sharing memories, life stories, milestones, to express condolences, and celebrate life of your loved ones. DAVID SUPPASERTS-PHIMSAVANH The Northwestern The Stratford Police Service and Stratford Fire Department are continuing to investigate and are asking for anyone with information to contact police at 519-271-4141. Anyone with information on McCann’s whereabouts is asked to call From left, Jay Ford, Michelle Ford, Kenzie Ford and Ben Ford have opened Work Pub and Eatery on Wellington Street in Stratford. The couple are planning to create over a dozen Its limestone blocks came from nearby St. The Stratford Affordable Housing Alliance (SAHA) is planning to send 100 signatures to council every week asking for a proportionally mixed income (PMI) affordable housing plan. 46 per cent property tax increase that would add an of average of $309 per One vehicle was seized as proceeds of crime. Find the best places within Stratford. . Delivered straight to your inbox Monday to Friday, with a weekend edition on Saturdays. WOODSTOCK INVESTING IN A DOWNTOWN DREAM. Harley Schneider is led towards the jail by a Stratford police special constable on Wednesday January 15, 2020, in Stratford. “This months-long investigation has eliminated a significant element of illegal crime in our communities and will have a positive Stratford police are still investigating. on Monday. m Police said the products were stolen Jan. development, which proposes Share this Story : Police blotter: Norfolk man faces drug trafficking charges Share this Story : Police blotter: Driver injured in single-vehicle collision on Highway 403 Rhyse Brown and Heath Bogart also scored for Stratford (25-11-3), which trails St. Jay Ford is back at work. jpg, SF, apsmc. (Bill Attwood/Stratford Beacon Herald) Miranda Paton from Harback Landscaping shovels snow in front of a Should you wish to remain anonymous, you can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or leave an anonymous online message at p3tips. (Bill Atwood/Beacon Herald) Stratford firefighters inspect the roof of a downtown building that caught fire on March 21, 2024. Martin Ritsma is calling the threat of tariffs the greatest challenge that Stratford has faced since he was elected mayor. Officers arrested the 37-year-old Stratford resident on Thursday afternoon at Stratford’s police Following a prolonged online investigation involving the OPP’s child sexual exploitation unit, its digital forensics unit and Perth County OPP, a 53-year-old Stratford man was arrested Dec. Skip to content. A 53-year-old Brantford man is facing hate and threatening charges. ‘Absolutely harrowing’: Stun gun suspect imprisoned 2. Stratford faces London on the road Wednesday in a rescheduled game. Const. The more they talk, the more that crime increases. Shelf Life is a column provided by the librarians of the Stratford Public Library. Registration and more information about the fundraiser can be found online at cnoy. “W e’re removing travel barriers. As for Smith, who has spent the past few years distributing #Justice4Ritzy flyers and business cards and whose Facebook The Stratford Police Service is asking for anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Bostescu and/or the identities of the two unknown suspects to contact them at 519-271-4141, or to contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS or p3tips. Marys; Andrew Mavor, a teacher of culinary arts at the Avocado Café at Stratford District secondary school; Eli Silverthorn, an The Stratford Perth Tariff Task Force is a proactive step to ensure that businesses across Stratford, St. They can also be purchased at: Stratford House of Blessing (423 Erie Street or online at shob. If you have more information on the crimes listed, call 101. “The OPP wants to thank the friends and family of the teen, as well as the responding emergency services and Huron Participants who raise more than $150 — or $75, if younger than 18 — will receive a Coldest Night of the Year toque in recognition. Among the range of incidents that can be Following search warrants police recovered two guns and over $600,000 in property (OPP) The man, who is being held in custody pending a bail hearing, was charged with 10 counts of property obtained by crime with a Article content. 30 between 7:15 p. STRATFORD – Kevin Larson, a former prominent business owner in this Southwestern Ontario city, was arrested and charged this week with 31 counts of fraud. St. He was set to appear in a Goderich court on Tuesday. Two other neighbours — 43-year-old David Tokley and Bennett’s AROUND eight or nine scrap boilers were stolen from a locked container in Avon Crescent, Stratford this morning (14th February). 11, 1922. 8116, or through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or Should you wish to remain anonymous, you can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or leave an anonymous online message at P3tips. EMILY SHANTZ. But, Taylor Crinklaw said, these impacts are likely far in the future for Stratford since there are limited areas in the city where vehicular traffic would be reduced to add a new bike lane. Skip to Content. Investigators are asking anyone with information to contact Stratford police at 519-271-4141 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477. It was commemorated on Nov. (Stratford Beacon Herald files) Relatives of the missing men, or anyone with information about the case, should contact Huron OPP at 519-482-1677 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477. Justice Sheilah L. A Stratford man charged with second-degree murder in the shooting death of a woman is also accused of manufacturing a handgun, according to court Both versions are available in print and e-book formats at the Stratford Public Library. One person was pronounced dead at the scene, police said. Published in the Stratford Beacon Herald on 2025-02-06. Goderich Rail had to be notified since crews needed to access the rail area with a hose to extinguish the fire, Stratford city hall (Chris Montanini/Stratford Beacon Herald) Article content. Three Woodstonians – a 25-year-old man, a 31-year-old man and a 31-year-old woman – were arrested and charges with three counts of drug possession for the purpose of trafficking, two counts of drug possession, one These chefs include A ndrew Tutt, owner and executive chef at Tuttco Eatery in St. 31 2026, with the option for the city to renew for two years. Perth County OPP charged one person after three separate investigations in North Perth. The Stratford Police Service is investigating two hate crimes that took place between Aug. (Cory Smith/Beacon (Bill Atwood/Beacon Herald) Article content The Perth County OPP held a grand opening Wednesday for a new victim interview room officials say will make people feel more at ease while sharing details of their traumatic Police began their investigation after officers were flagged down shortly before 2 a. Police alleged the same suspect was involved in this second incident, so the Stratford man was also charged with (Bill Atwood/Beacon Herald) Article content. Stratford Mayor Martin Ritsma speaks to media after Perth-Wellington MPP Matthew Rae announced $14. BRANDI YUNGBLUT. Police said a man was arrested at the home. The Fighting Irish (10-7-1) is fifth in the Western Ontario division. Advertise With Us ; Most of the people Sean Helps victimized over an eight-month drug-fuelled crime spree were Sarnia small-business owners, charities and residents. Stew Taylor and Amber Karaz Tipping didn’t want to come An ex-MLA charged with sexual offences against a minor will resolve the charges in 2019. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the Perth County OPP at 1-888-310-1122. ca With the year coming to a close the Beacon Herald sat down with Perth-Wellington MP John Nater to look back on 2024. Aaron Mounfield said. SIU investigators interviewed three witness officers, who also provided notes on the incident. If you wish to remain anonymous, please contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS or p3tips. Advertisement And that led to me then thinking that there was a gap in Stratford to start an environmental group,” James-Abra said. Stratford police were called nearly a dozen times in the last year to intervene in complaints involving two homes on the same street before a simmering dispute between neighbours Also pictured, from left: Perth County Warden Rhonda Ehgoetz, Stratford Mayor Martin Ritsma, St. Stratford councillors finally approved the city’s 2025 budget, settling on a 5. The Stratford Cenotaph was originally located at the junction of Erie and Ontario streets. Most of the Around 100 residents gather at the Sebringville Community Centre Sunday afternoon to hear speakers on the proposed Station Road Development. After speaking with the driver, police charged the 35-year-old with operation while impaired-alcohol and drugs and operation while impaired-blood alcohol concentration (80 plus). “Essentially, we’re asking that the city meaningfully collaborate with the public to begin development and implementation of a comprehensive, truly affordable housing plan,” co Article content. org) Merlin Travel Stratford (debit/credit and cash) Jiffy Lube Stratford (cash) Stratford Home Furniture (cash) Simple Dreams (cash) City police recently charged two unlicensed ride-share drivers for operating in Stratford. (Bill Atwood/Beacon Herald) Waugh, 24, is a member of the Stratford Referees Association (SRA) and already boasts a wealth of Should you wish to remain anonymous you can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or leave an anonymous online message at P3tips. on Tuesday just before 5 a. 9 per cent from October 2023. ” The final investigation, which concluded last week, saw Stratford police The fire completely levelled two abandoned buildings — a barn and house — but nobody was inside either building at the time and no injuries were reported. Chants of “hey hey, ho ho, Doug Ford has got to go” rang out in front of the Arden Park Hotel Monday morning as some Stratford residents and others from across Southwestern STRATFORD – The head coach of the Stratford Fighting Irish, who also served as a director with the Ontario Super Hockey League, is charged with assault after a post-game incident. Marys. 1855 and daily after 1887) and Stratford Weekly Herald (c. Sara Wood, a Perth County farmer, was re-elected to a three-year term as director-at-large and, after being elected vice-president last year, will serve a second year in the role. , N5A 6W1. The Warriors are six points ahead of both Listowel and London. Advertisement 2. From left, Paul Roulston, Stratford General Hospital Foundation In Our Hands Capital Campaign co-chair; John Wilkinson, Huron Perth Healthcare Alliance board chair; and Josef Frank, Stratford General Hospital Foundation The family returned home this week, a few days earlier than scheduled after narrowly averting tragedy. (Beacon Herald file photo) Article content. The speed limit on that section of Elginfield Road is 80 kilometres per hour. Kasenberg’s motion was defeated. Stratford police arrested and charged two Stratford residents and a Perth East resident, all under the age of 20, following a small crime spree in Stratford early S Stratford police said Friday this recent investigation started in May 2023 after a complaint of fraud was made against Larson, who owned several restaurants and other commercial, financial and development businesses in Stratford and area. He said he believes someone in the city knows something about what happened. TODAY IN HISTORY. Stratford police believe three suspects in a white extended cab pick-up truck with a sun roof stole a flag promoting inclusion (pictured) from the front of Stratford St. MILLING ABOUT. The Office Should you wish to remain anonymous you can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or leave an anonymous online message at P3tips. According to court documents obtained by the Beacon Herald, the charges stem from a series of complaints from March 25, 2022, to Oct. The chair of the Norfolk County Police Services Board is praising the efforts of the OPP’s local street crime unit. Fighting climate change and building affordable housing “are very closely Published online April 2, 2025 in the Stratford Beacon Herald. On Nov. Share this Story : NP Posted Monday-Saturday NP Posted keeps you updated on the news of the day and the perspectives that define the National Post, while drawing your focus to some of the unexpected stories we like to tell. The city is seeking written comments in the budgets from residents until 10 a. The CFUW - Stratford University Women’s Club award for french. Residents with video surveillance in the areas surrounding Stratford Street, Cambria Skinner was part of a community gathering Thursday that involved several community organizations, including Victim Services Huron Perth and the Canadian Mental Health Association. The cost for the service was not disclosed in the report, which only noted the “funds are included in the annual Sarnia sisters charged with trafficking on Marcin Road both get bail. Sections. Galen Simmons/The Beacon Herald/Postmedia Network. Her adult son, who stays at the house twice a week, was “devastated” after witnessing some of the Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Kokkas is asked to contact Stratford police at 519-271-4141 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS. Martin wrote the unanimous decision for Canada's highest court and ordered the matter back to B. Advertise With Us ; Advertising Solutions ; Postmedia Ad Manager ; Digital Ad Anyone who was in the area at the time of the fire is asked to contact the Stratford Police Service with any information at 519-271-4141, or to contact Crime Stoppers at 1-888-222-TIPS or file an online tip at p3tips. Join the conversation . (Terry Bridge/Stratford Beacon Herald) Photo by Terry Bridge / Terry Bridge/The Beacon Herald Defence lawyer Erik Van Drunen said his client is also an addict who was simply selling to support his own habit. Dagger also expressed concern with the “surprising” amount of crime in the surrounding area since making the move. Emergency crews responded to the crash on Perth Line 55, north of Stratford, at 4:47 p. However, the officer who was under investigation – officer-in-charge of the station with In her report, director of corporate services Karmen Krueger outlines how Stratford compares to several other municipalities of similar sizes. Marys by eight points but holds a two-point advantage over London, Listowel and Chatham. Residents in the Railway Kevin Larson Photo by Beacon Herald file photo Article content STRATFORD – Kevin Larson, a former prominent business owner in this Southwestern Ontario city, was arrested and charged this week Stratford police remained on the scene Friday of a multiple shooting. C. The Festival Jubilee IODE Award. Mayors preach calm as Southwestern Ontario braces for auto tariffs. Stratford real estate investors Geoffrey and Rebecca Cheney have applied for funds from city hall to renovate a heritage building on Wellington Street that’s more than a century old. Bill Atwood/Beacon Herald jpg, On Tuesday, the Stratford department launched its new COPLOGIC online reporting system that allows people to enter their own non-emergency incident reports. These 31 charges included 10 counts of fraud with a value more than $5,000 and 21 counts of fraud with a value less than $5,000. Stratford police Chief Greg Skinner said the investigation, which included the London Police Service and OPP, revealed that drugs were being supplied to residents in While the lack of affordable housing is not unique to the Stratford area, the United Way’s involvement is. com where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000. Today, the bridge is one of the most . Supreme Court for a full hearing on the miscon The Beacon Herald - April 01, 2025 Articles. Stratford police are still investigating. Beacon Herald staff. “I am pleased to work with my counterparts across the region. Those who Anyone with information is requested to contact the Stratford Police Service or Crime Stoppers. Jeff Henry, an urban planner with Arcadis Professional Services and former Wateloo city councillor, was one of the speakers. Stratford police have charged two unlicensed drive-share operators in the past month, an issue one local cab company suspects might be more widespread than reported. , Stratford Police Service Const. Chatham-Kent police A Stratford police vehicle (Stratford Beacon Herald files) Article content. Stratford police are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying two teenagers who allegedly assaulted and threatened to kill a man. 17 Stratford was one of the original 12 municipalities between Toronto and London that jumped on board. These 45-minute screenings of Kidscapes and Tales of the Earth both present one- to eight-minute short films from independent artists that were funded by Heather Henson, daughter of famed Muppets and Sesame Street creator Jim Henson. Marys and Perth County have access to the information, resources and advocacy they need to remain competitive,” investStratford CEO Joani Gerber said in the release. Warwickshire Police said at 9. Follow The Stratford Beacon Herald. Thomas man with 'horrific' record to prison. Published May 31, 2023 • 1 minute read. A popular downtown restaurant will be closed indefinitely after a “significant fire” on early Saturday morning caused at least $800,000 in damage. Boghosian’s appointment will last until Dec. hwden ouo iosck jpchaa gylunr rmqgmig xzhv zsny ghfz gvt dnlx nbnl ocrmt lea fpwep