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(CALEDON, ON) – On May 16, 2014 shortly after 11 pm, officers from the Caledon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were called to investigate a single motor vehicle collision at the intersection of Old Church Road and The Gore Road. The officers located a Subaru Impreza that had collided with a pole near the intersection.

Upon speaking with the driver, the officers immediately detected a strong odour of alcohol on his breath. The male was arrested and he was transported by ambulance to the hospital due to a back and neck injury. Once cleared from hospital, the driver was transported to Detachment to determine the blood alcohol level in his system.

In conclusion, Aaron GALLE, 20, of Caledon was arrested and charged with Impaired Operation of a Motor Vehicle and Operate Motor Vehicle Over 80.

The Administrative Drivers’ Licence Suspension (ADLS) program was initiated and his motor vehicle was impounded for seven days.

The accused is scheduled to make his first appearance at the Ontario Court of Justice in Orangeville on June 5, 2014.

(GRAND BEND, ON) Lambton Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a minor two vehicle collision on May 16, 2014 just after 9:00 p.m. at a local business on Ontario Street.

During the investigation Lambton OPP arrested one of the drivers for impaired driving. Subsequent breath tests revealed that the female driver was over the legal limit.

Chelsi PHILLIPS, 21 years of age from Lakeshore ON, has a Sarnia court date of June 2, 2014 to answer to the charges of Impaired Driving and Driving Over the Legal Limit.

There were no injuries reported as a result of the incident.

(GRAND BEND, ON) A complaint about a male sitting in his car and littering on Main Street ended with the arrest of the male. A Lambton OPP (Ontario Provincial Police) officer investigated the littering complaint on May 17, 2014 just after 9:00 a.m. and determined that the male who was sitting in his parked car, had been consuming alcohol.

The male was arrested after failing a road side screening test and then subsequent breath tests indicated that the male was over the legal limit.

Steven RASTIN, 20 years of age from Windsor, ON has a June 2, 2014 Sarnia court date to answer to the charge of Care or Control While Impaired.

(GRAND BEND, ON) On May 19, 2014, at 2:30 a.m. a motor vehicle was traveling on Ontario Street South in Grand Bend when a Lambton Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer noticed that the vehicle crossed over the center line.

The Lambton OPP officer stopped the vehicle and it was then determined that the driver had been consuming alcohol. The male driver was arrested and subsequent breath tests showed that the driver was over the legal limit.

Thomas DAWSON, 30 years of age, from Strathroy-Caradoc Township, ON has a Sarnia court date of July 7, 2014 to answer to the charges of Impaired Driving and Driving Over the Legal Limit.

(ST. CLAIR TOWNSHIP, ON) A Lambton Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer noticed an expired validation tag on a vehicle traveling on LaSalle Line, May 18, 2014 just after 2:00 a.m.

The OPP officer stopped the car to investigate the offence and during that investigation determined that the driver had been consuming alcohol.

The driver was arrested and the subsequent breath tests indicated that the male driver was over the legal limit.

Jacob ROGERS, 20 years of age from Sarnia, ON has a Sarnia court date of June 9, 2014 to answer to the charge of Driving Over the Legal Limit.

(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Norfolk County Detachment is reminding the public to protect their property and valuables against would be thieves after a vehicle entry was reported at a Thomson Road, Simcoe, Norfolk County, Ontario address.

On Sunday, May 18, 2014, in the early morning hours, unknown suspects entered two locked motor vehicles that were parked on the roadway. Once inside, unknowns proceeded to remove sunglasses, golf clubs and a small quantity of Canadian currency.

The theft is valued at approximately $2,000 dollars.

Here are some tips to prevent you from becoming a victim:

Always secure your vehicle doors when parking your vehicle, even if you are only going to be a few minutes.
Remove valuables from your vehicle. If you can’t, then keep them from plain view.
Park in well lighted areas with high traffic.
Clean out your garage and park your vehicle in it – locking your vehicle and the garage door.

Remember, if you see something, say something. If you see suspicious persons or behaviour approaching your vehicle or roaming the area, call the Norfolk County OPP at 1-888-310-1122.

(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Norfolk County Detachment has charged a 25 year old male after checking a vehicle at a Turkey Point Road, Turkey Point, Norfolk County, Ontario address.

On Sunday, May 18, 2014 at approximately 11:16 a.m., police were conducting a R.I.D.E program (Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere) in the area of Turkey Point Road and Cedar Drive, when the vehicle was stopped and checked for driver sobriety.

Charged with Driving over the legal limit is 25 year old Sante Michael DECAROLIS of Norfolk County, Ontario

He is to appear in Provincial Court, Simcoe at a later date to answer to the charge.

(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Norfolk County Detachment have charged a 23 year old male with stunt driving after police stopped a motor vehicle at a Fourteenth Street West, Windham, Norfolk County, Ontario address.

On Friday, May 16, 2014 at approximately 1:07 p.m., police observed a motor vehicle that appeared to be travelling at a high rate of speed westbound on Fourteenth Street West.

The motor vehicle ran through radar and recorded a reading of 140km/h in a posted 70 km/h zone.

Police have charged 23 year old Corey Steven CAUSYN of Norfolk County, Ontario with Stunt Driving contrary to the Highway Traffic Act.

“There will be zero tolerance for motorists driving aggressively, impaired by drugs or alcohol, distracted drivers or those who fail to buckle up. Driving safety is everyone’s responsibility and it starts before the vehicle is put into drive” comments Constable Ed Sanchuk, Norfolk County OPP.

OPP are reminding all motorists that the minimum fine for Stunt Driving, if convicted is $2,000 and an automatic drivers licence suspension for 7 days.

He is to appear in Provincial Court, Simcoe at a later date to answer to the charge.

(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Norfolk County Detachment was contacted by a concerned homeowner at a Cedar Drive, Turkey Point, Norfolk County, ON address.

On Monday, May 19, 2014, at approximately 5:18 a.m., police were contacted after an unknown male entered the residence through an unlocked garage door. Once inside the unknown male entered the bedroom where the residents were sleeping.

The occupants awoke at which time the unknown male began a verbal altercation which then turned into a physical confrontation. The male fled from the residence after the owners attempted to restrain him and was last seen running eastbound on Cedar Drive.

The male is being described as white, approximately 25 years of age, 5’8, 180lbs, dark short hair and was wearing a grey hooded sweatshirt and blue jeans.

Police are reminding all home owners to ensure that all doors and windows are secured in order to prevent anyone from gaining access to your residence.

(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Norfolk County Detachment responded to an incident at a St Johns Road West, Charlotteville, Norfolk County, Ontario address.

On Saturday, May 17, 2014 in the early morning hours, unknown(s) attended the Walsh United Cemetery and proceeded to dig a 4 foot by 3 foot hole on cemetery grounds.

OPP are seeking the public’s assistance with this investigation and anyone with information is being asked to contact the Norfolk County OPP at 1-888-310-1122.

“The OPP continue to appeal to all residents to report any and all suspicious activity to police when it happens,” comments Constable Ed Sanchuk, Norfolk County OPP.

Anyone with information regarding this incident should immediately contact the Ontario Provincial Police at 1 – 888 – 310 – 1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1 – 800 – 222 – 8477 (TIPS) or leave an anonymous online message at www.helpsolvecrime.com where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000.

(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Norfolk County Detachment and Norfolk County Fire Services were called to a Queenseway West, Simcoe, Norfolk County, Ontario address.

On Saturday, May 17, 2014 at approximately 4:50 p.m., an alert officer on patrol observed a fully loaded tanker truck parked in the Target Gas Bar parking lot. The officer observed that the truck had a brake fire located at the rear of the tanker which was filled with approximately 54000 litres of fuel.

The officer attempted to extinguish the brake fire using several fire extinguishers in order to prevent it from spreading.

Members of the Norfolk County Fire Department arrived on scene and the brake fire was brought under control by the attending fire fighters. No injuries were reported and the fire is not being treated as suspicious.

(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Norfolk County Detachment were kept busy over the course of the Victoria Long Weekend. The OPP answered 264 calls for service from Friday, May 17, 2014 to Monday, May 20, 2014.

Norfolk County OPP charged 5 people with impaired driving and driving over the legal limit offences. There were an additional 5 charges for failure to wear seatbelt, several charges for Liquor Licence Act offences and over 104 charges for speeding under the Highway Traffic Act. Officers were also kept busy with a variety of calls for service which included vehicle collisions, property related offences, animal complaints, traffic complaints and assaults.

The OPP patrolled various areas of Norfolk County on All Terrain Vehicles (ATV’S) and issued several warnings to riders of off road motor vehicles. This provided police an opportunity to educate the public about safety, proper use and the documents that need to be carried. While on ATV patrol, officers also issues several charges for Liquor Licence Act offences in the Turkey Point and Long Point area.

“Even though these are excellent results drivers still need constant reminding not to drink and drive. There is no safe level of alcohol consumption when getting behind the wheel of a vehicle,” says Inspector Zvonko Horvat, Detachment Commander of the Norfolk County OPP.

The Norfolk County OPP want to remind motorists that regular R.I.D.E. programs will be continuing throughout the year and to always wear your seatbelt and to stay off the cell phones while operating your vehicle.

(ALMAGUIN HIGHLANDS, ON) The Almaguin Highlands Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were patrolling the streets this Victoria Day long weekend and conducting R.I.D.E. programs (Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere). OPP officers arrested 3 separate drivers for impaired operation.

On Saturday May 17, 2014 at approximately 12:00 a.m. officers were conducting R.I.D.E on Highway 11 northbound near Station Road, Perry Township. Officers observed a newer Dodge Challenger approach the R.I.D.E. program and subsequently after talking to the driver, arrested him for having more than 80 milligrams of alcohol in 100 millilitres of blood. The driver was also found to be in possession of marihuana.

The driver, David MONKS 39, of Cambridge Ontario was charged with care or control of a motor vehicle, contrary to the Criminal Code and possession of a substance, contrary to the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act.

The accused was released from police custody and is to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Sundridge, Ontario on Thursday, June 26, 2014.

Again, on May 17, 2014, OPP was patrolling Highway 124 in Magnetawan Township at approximately 5:30 p.m. OPP stopped a vehicle, a Chevrolet pickup truck and after speaking to the driver, arrested the accused for having more than 80 milligrams of alcohol in 100 milliliters of blood.

OPP charged Robert LOGOZZO, 38 of Brampton with having more than 80 milligrams of alcohol in 100 milliliters of blood, contrary to the Criminal Code.

The accused was released from police custody and is to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Sundridge, Ontario on Thursday, June 12, 2014.

A third driver was arrested on Sunday May 18, 2014 at approximately 8:15 p.m., for exceeding the legal limit. OPP officers were conduction a R.I.D.E. program on Highway 592 and Highway 518 in Parry Township when a grey Nissan Altima approached the R.I.D.E. check. Officers spoke to the driver and subsequently arrested him for having more than 80 milligrams of alcohol in 100 milliliters of blood.

The driver, Joshua WLOSHINSKY, 26 of Markham, Ontario was charged with impaired operation of a motor vehicle, having more than 80 milligrams of alcohol in 100 milliliters of blood, contrary to the Criminal Code. The driver was also charged with several Highway Traffic Act offences and Liquor Licence Act offence.

The accused was released from police custody and is to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Sundridge, Ontario on Thursday, June 26, 2014.

(KEARNEY, ON) The Almaguin Highlands Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating a break, enter and theft to a Cedar Lane, Kearney Ontario residence. Unknown person(s) entered the residence and took the following items, a Polaris All-Terrain Vehicle, 2 chainsaws, and fishing tackle. The value of the stolen items is approximately $10,000.

Any person with information regarding the person(s) responsible for this theft should immediately contact the Ontario Provincial Police at 1-888-310-1122 or should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.”

(COUNTY OF BRANT, ON) – The County of Brant Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), officers are investigating a break and enter to a residence on William Street in the Town of Paris.

Sometime between 6:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m. on Saturday May 17th, 2014 suspects entered the residence. The suspects removed computers, a Play Station, three guitars, amplifiers, art work, jewellery, cash and numerous other items. With the large amount of items taken the suspects would have made numerous trips to their vehicle, if you observed anything suspicious please call the County of Brant OPP at 519-442-2242.

Anyone with information regarding the person(s) responsible for this incident should immediately contact the Ontario Provincial Police at 1 – 888 – 310 – 1122 or their closest Police authority.

Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1 – 800 – 222 – TIPS (8477) or leave an anonymous online message at www.helpsolvecrime.com where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000.