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CTV News
3 days ago
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- CTV News
Stratford Police say no shooting reported in the city
Stratford City Hall seen here on Feb. 4, 2021. (Dan Lauckner / CTV Kitchener) Loud noises were heard in a Stratford neighbourhood on Saturday but, according to officials, no shootings were reported to police. In videos posted to a public social media group, four bangs could be heard coming in quick succession. The poster said they came from a south-end street just before 4 p.m., followed about 10 minutes later by sirens. Stratford Police told CTV News they did not receive any reports of a shooting on Saturday. They said some kids in the area had been setting off fireworks the previous week and speculated it could have been a similar situation.
CTV News
28-05-2025
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- CTV News
Headstone plaques stolen and damaged at Stratford cemetery
The Stratford Police Service is looking for whoever is behind a rash of vandalism and thefts at a local cemetery. Police received several reports between Monday and Wednesday of stolen or damaged headstone plaques at Avondale Cemetery. Investigators believe the plaques were taken from various parts of the cemetery after May 22. Two of them are bronze in colour and 10 inches by 10 inches in size. Another plaque was described as black and gold in colour with a circular shape. A similar, but square plaque, was also taken. Police said there are no suspects so far, but anyone with information is asked to reach out. Those with loved ones interred at the cemetery are asked to check on their headstones.
CTV News
16-05-2025
- CTV News
Stratford Police looking for man who removed GPS monitor
An undated photo of Joshua McCann provided by the Stratford Police Service. (Courtesy: Stratford Police Service) The Stratford Police Service is looking for a man who took off his GPS monitor and left his Stratford home. Joshua McCann, 41, is currently under a release order and must wear a GPS monitor and abide by a 24-hour curfew. He was charged with three counts of theft, six counts of breaching probation and possession of property obtained by crime. McCann also has two separate prohibition orders, one for two counts of criminal harassment and three counts of breaching probation, as well as a second one for mischief, prowl at night and breach of probation. Around 9:30 p.m. Wednesday, police learned he had removed his GPS monitor and left home. Two days later, someone said they spotted him on Easson Street around 1 p.m. He was reportedly wearing a light green t-shirt and riding a mountain bike.
