Screams Of Help Trigger Police Response in Harriston

Source: Area OPP
Date: Mon Apr 15 23:43:38 MST 2024

(TOWN OF MINTO, ON) – Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are currently looking to confirm the safety of a person who was heard screaming “Help!” near the Harriston Greenway Trail.

On April 14, 2024, at approximately 2:45 p.m., OPP responded to a report of an unidentified person who was possibly in distress on William Street West, Harriston. A witness reported hearing a woman’s voice screaming “help!” from off in the distance. Investigators have not been able to identify or locate the person who called out for help. Police are looking to confirm the safety of this individual and asking anyone with information related to this occurrence to call Wellington County OPP at 1-888-310-1122.

A large police presence is near William Street West and the Harriston Greenway Trail. The public is being asked to avoid the area.


Area OPP

Fatal Dirt-bike Collison In Arthur
Chatsworth Assault – 3 Arrested
Jacob STEWART Arrested Again
Fatal Collision
Two From Wiarton Arrested In Meth Bust
Drunk Driver Arrested In Mildmay
Wellington Weekly Update
2 Arrested At RIDE
18 Year Old Student Arrested For Threats
Carl MARSTON Was Arrested Again
Death In Meaford
2 Arrested At RIDE


2 Arrested At RIDE
Death In Meaford
Michael OLSEN Was Arrested
Travis Sloane Arrested Again – Stolen Vehicle Recovered
48 Year Old Arrested
Kincardine Drug Bust - Names Released
31 Year Old From Owen Sound Arrested
52 Year Old From South Huron Arrested - Name Released
Repeat Offender Arrested Near Wingham
11 In Buggy When Struck By Motor Vehicle
OPP Demand Access To Security Cameras Of All Private Citizens & Businesses In Goderich


Latest Headlines

Chatham-Kent Police Daily Update 03May2024
Pedestrian Collision
Guelph Police Daily Update 03May2024
2 Arrested In Meth Bust
Zackary SMITH Was Arrested
Repeat Offender Arrested Again
Fatal Dirt-bike Collison In Arthur
Chatsworth Assault – 3 Arrested
Isiah HAMILTON Arrested – Sexual Assault
5 Arrested Drugs & Cash Seized
John WOOLLEY – Drunk Driving
Murder – 34 Year Old Arrested
Mathew HART Arrested Again – Assault
Magic Mushroom Bust
Attempted Murder
Chatham-Kent Police Daily Update 02May2024
Magic Mushroom Arrests
Lakshanth SELVARAJAH & Akshayah THARMAKULENTHIRAN Arrested For Fraud
Guelph Police Daily Update 02May2024
5 Arrested In Drug Bust – All Names Withheld
Another Fatal Collision
Eli TOULOUSE – Drunk Driving
Jacob STEWART Arrested Again
Repeat Offender Joshua BERNICKY Arrested Again – Assaults
2 Arrested In Drug Bust


Huron County

New Child Care Centre for families in Exeter and Area
County of Huron Recovery Team remains committed to helping local businesses
Staff member at Huronview Home for the Aged confirmed positive for COVID-19




South Huron








North Huron








Wingham Police Service








Grey Bruce Health

GBPH Demands $16.5 Million From Taxpayers
12 More Covid Cases In Grey Bruce
Grey Bruce Reports 50 Active & 3 New Covid-19 Cases In Last 24 Hours
5 New & 53 Active Covid-19 Cases In Grey Bruce
The Grey Bruce Health Unit is renewing its call for all those that are eligible to be tested for COVID-19


Morris-Turnberry








Howick








Perth District Health Unit

Huron Perth Now In Orange-Restrict
Health Department Closes Anna Mae's Restaurant Due To Covid-19
Huron Perth Public Health confirms first positive case of COVID-19




Owen Sound Police

Owen Sound Police Help Porch Pirate Continue Thefts – Name Withheld #Catch&Release #CrimeDoesPay
Anonymous Criminals Thriving In Owen Sound
Smash & Grab @ Weed Store – James FARR Arrested Again
Owen Sound Manslaughter: Police Endanger Community By Refusing To Identify Criminals In City
Missing Teen Found Deceased