OPP file photoOPP file photo
Midwestern

Charges laid in Kincardine home invasion

South Bruce OPP have charged a 24-year-old man after a home invasion that left the homeowner with injuries.

Police responded to a report of a home invasion along Princes Street in Kincardine around 5:45 a.m. on November 28.

The suspect had already left when police arrived.

Through investigation, OPP say they determined his identity and the man was taken into custody "after a brief struggle with police."

The man from West Perth is now facing charges including assault with a weapon (two counts), break and enter, assaulting a peace officer (two counts) and theft under $5,000.

The accused remains in custody pending the result of their next show cause hearing scheduled for December 8.

Read More Local Stories

West Grey Mayor Kevin Eccles. (Photo by Kirk Scott)

West Grey Mayor delegates Strong Mayor Powers to Council

In a move to strengthen local democracy, West Grey Mayor Kevin Eccles announced today that he will delegate the strong mayor powers recently granted to him by the province back to the municipality’s elected Council and Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) wherever possible.

Ornge air ambulance (BlackburnNews.com file photo)

Workplace injury concerns Grey Bruce Labour Council

Just a day after Canadians observed the National Day of Mourning for workers killed, injured, or made ill on the job, a workplace injury in Mildmay, Ontario has reinforced the ongoing dangers faced by employees across the region.