Jan 11, 2026
An 39-year-old Essex resident is facing court proceedings after a dog-related incident in the town. Police were called to Laird Avenue around 7 p.m. on January 4 after receiving reports that two dogs had attacked a person and their dog. The individual involved was...
Jan 10, 2026
A 50-year-old woman has been taken into custody after a dog attack in Thamesville on Thursday evening. Chatham-Kent police were called to Victoria Street after a 55-year-old man reported being bitten while walking his dog. Investigators say an unleashed dog rushed at...
Jan 8, 2026
Ontario Provincial Police confirmed they are investigating a dog bite reported Sunday at Bridlewood Optimist Park in Essex that left a person injured. They describe the injuries as non-life-threatening. While police have released few details, posts circulating on...
Dec 9, 2025
Patrycja Siarek, a Toronto woman whose dog attacked and severely injured a nine-year-old child last year, was sentenced to one year in prison on Tuesday. In addition to the jail time, Siarek is banned from owning a dog for the next 10 years. She will also serve three...
Nov 22, 2025
Huron County OPP is urging residents to take responsible pet ownership seriously after a series of troubling incidents involving aggressive dogs across multiple communities. Police say recent months have seen numerous calls in Goderich, Bluewater, Central Huron, and...
