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(CHATHAM-KENT, ON) On May 19, 2014, just before 10:00 a.m., Chatham-Kent Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers responded to a collision involving two vehicles on Highway 401 westbound near Drake Side Road.

The collision occurred when a Cooper Mini car that was traveling westbound was struck from the rear by a westbound Volkswagen car.

The male driver of the Volkswagen, 52 year old Acklin GINGLES, from Detroit, Michigan, has been charged with Careless Driving, contrary to the Highway Traffic Act.

The driver of the Volkswagen was transported to hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

No injuries were reported by the two male occupants of the Cooper Mini.

(CALEDON, ON) – On May 16, 2014 shortly after 10 pm, officers from the Caledon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) investigated a motor vehicle collision on Airport Road at Highway 9. Preliminary investigation has revealed that a northbound Ford Escort was struck by an eastbound silver Volvo station-wagon. The driver of the Ford Escort was ejected from the motor vehicle and airlifted to a trauma centre.

The driver’s injuries are non-life-threatening.

The motor vehicle collision is still under investigation.

(CALEDON, ON) – On May 15, 2014 at approximately 11:40 am, officers from the Caledon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were dispatched to a serious motor vehicle collision on Charleston Side Road at Heart Lake Road. Preliminary investigation has revealed that a southbound minivan entered Charleston Side Road colliding with a westbound tractor trailer. In an attempt to evade the motor vehicle collision, the truck veered to the left and rolled onto the passenger side, striking a hydro pole.

There were five occupants in the minivan and the driver was airlifted to a trauma centre. On May 17th, the driver succumbed to his injuries. The passengers, including 2 toddlers, were transported to area hospitals with minor injuries. The driver of the transport was uninjured but transported to hospital for precautionary measures.

The motor vehicle collision is still under investigation.

(KINGSTON, ON) – On May 19, 2014 Federal Inmate Cale David PRESNAIL, 40, was last seen around 5:00pm at the Collins Bay Minimum Institution (formally known as Frontenac Institution). He has not been located.

PRESNAIL is described as:

Caucasion male,

6’0”

178lbs

Hazel eyes

Shaved head with blond/grey goatee

Dragon Tattoo on his right calf

Dolphin tattoo on his upper right arm

Two swords tattoo on his upper left arm

Birth mark on his left forearm

He was sentenced to life imprisonment for Second Degree Murder in 1998.

If anyone has information about PRESNAIL, they are asked to call police immediately at “911” and do not approach.

The OPP reminds all members of the public to be aware of their personal safety at all times. The OPP’s website, www.opp.ca, contains a number of useful resources, tips and links.

(WEST PARRY SOUND, ON) – The West Parry Sound Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested three youth suspected to be in possession of controlled substances as a result of an investigation that took place on Railway Avenue in Parry Sound on May 18, 2014. At approximately 6:52 p.m., police located the three males walking on Champagne Street. Upon further investigation, one male was found in possession of five grams of marijuana and 5.1 grams of Heroin while another three grams of Marijuana were located on a second male. The third male was released at the scene.

16 year old male of Parry Sound was charged with Possession of a Schedule I Substance – Heroin, Possession of a Schedule II Substance – Cannabis Marijuana and 4 counts of Failure to Comply with Disposition. The accused was held in custody to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice Parry Sound.

16 year old male of Parry Sound was charged with Possession of a Schedule II Substance – Cannabis Marijuana and 4 counts of Failure to Comply with Disposition. The accused was released on a Promise to Appear.

(Algonquin Provincial Park, ON) The families of the missing persons in Algonquin Provincial Park have been notified that the Killaloe Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are continuing a search for two missing people at Opeongo Lake, Algonquin Provincial Park.

A 19 year old male from Mississauga and a 21 year old male from Georgetown have been identified as the missing parties.

The males were canoeing on the evening of May 15, 2014 when their canoes capsized. The Killaloe Detachment is being assisted by OPP resources including the Emergency Response Team, OPP Canine Unit, Marine Units, Aviation Unit, Underwater Search and Recovery Unit with assistance from the Ministry of Natural Resources.

Correction to location of crash – The crash happened just West of Port Bruce in along the cliffs in the area of Dexter Line and Harding Smith Line, Malahide Township.

The pilot is currently listed in stable condition with non-life threatening injuries.

Police investigation has revealed that the pilot launched from the cliff in the area of Dexter Line and Harding Smith Line and had made several flights and was attempting to land at the time of the crash. It appears that wind gusts may have been a factor in the crash.

Original Media Release Dated May 19 2014

A 47 year old Aylmer, ON man was airlifted to hospital yesterday afternoon May 18, 2014 after the paraglider he was flying crashed into a cliff just east of Port Bruce along the shores of Lake Erie. The crash occured just after 2pm, just south of Dexter Line, when the experienced paraglider pilot lost control of the aircraft (parachute with seat) and stuck the side the cliff. Malahide Fire Services performed a steep angle rescue of the pilot who was then airlifted to hosptial in serious condition.

Elgin County OPP continued to investigate the incident. Transport Canada is not investigating.

Augusta Township

Sometime between May 9 – 11, 2014, the Sandy Hill Cemetery located at 8724 County Rd. 15 in Augusta Township was the victim of a mischief, causing severe damage. The damage was estimated at $4000.

As a result of the investigation, three (3) young persons, 2 female and 1 male, from Augusta Township were apprehended.

All were dealt with through the Youth Criminal Justice Act by way of the diversion program.

The OPP would like to thank everyone for their assistance in this incident.

(COUNTY OF BRANT, ON) – The County of Brant Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), officers were called to a two vehicle collision at the intersection of Mount Pleasant Road and Conklin Road in the County of Brant.

At approximately 11:05 p.m. Saturday May 17th, 2014, officers were advised of the collision. Officers arrived at the collision a short time later, and while talking to one of the drivers of the vehicles, the officer observed all the usual signs of impairment by alcohol. Both drivers of the vehicles were taken to a local Hospital suffering from minor injuries.

Crystal MACHADO 33 years of age from the City of Georgetown is facing the following criminal charges

Impaired Driving
Drive over 80 milligrams of Blood Alcohol Content

The accused is scheduled to attend Provincial Court in Brantford on June 20th, 2014 to answer to the charges.

(South Glengarry) – On 18May14, at approximately 05:30am, SD&G OPP officers responded to a report of a possible impaired driver on County Road 2, South Glengarry Township.

Officers located the vehicle and driver at a business on County Road 2, South Glengarry Township.

The 47yr old male (Stephen MOGAVERO of Whitchurch-Stouffville, Central On) was found to be operating a vehicle under the influence of alcohol.

He was arrested and faces charges of:

– Driving While Ability Impaired
– Fail or Refuse to Provide Sample

He is scheduled to appear 04Jun14 in Alexandria court.

(North Glengarry) – On 17May14, at approximately 10:00pm, SD&G OPP officers had occasion to conduct a traffic stop on Highway 417, North Glengarry Township

The stop resulted in the seizure of approximately 16grams of suspected marihuana.

The 20yr old male driver (Zachary Russell MACPHERSON of Sarsfield, On) was arrested and faces a charge of:

– Poss. of a Schedule II substance – Cannabis Marihuana

He is scheduled to appear 09Jul14 in Alexandria court.

(North Dundas) – On 19May14, at approximately 5:00pm, SD&G OPP officers responded to a report of two males attempting to gain entry to a building on Main St. Chesterville, On.

While enroute OPP officers observed the vehicle involved and a traffic stop was conducted, the investigation revealed that the occupants were involved in the break and enter.

A 25yr old male (Anthony Gordon RIGTER of North Grenville, On) as well as an 18yr old male (Daniel WILLIAMS of Kemptville, On) were arrested and face charges of:

– Break, Enter a place – with intent to commit indictable offence
– Possession Break in Instruments

Both men are scheduled to appear 08Ju14 in Morrisburg court.

(MUNICIPALITY OF MEAFORD, ON) – On Monday, May 19, 2014 at approximately 9:39 a.m., Grey County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of two tires slashed on a 1998 Chevrolet cube van parked on Parker Street, West, Meaford, in the Municipality of Meaford.

The two rear tires of the van were slashed sometime overnight using a small knife which was still imbedded in one of the tires.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122.

Should you wish to remain anonymous

(Madoc Twp, ON) – On May 18, 2014 at 4:40 p.m. members of Central Hastings O.P.P attended a fatal tractor rollover collision at the intersection of Union Road and Kellers Bridge Road in Madoc Township. The tractor was initially travelling westbound on Kellers Bridge Road then it slowed to commence a left turn on Union Road. The tractor failed to negotiate the turn, crossed into the west ditch and rolled over. The driver, 69 year old David CRAWFORTH was pinned under the tractor and pronounced dead on the scene. The OPP Technical Traffic Collision Investigation Unit continues to investigate. A post mortem was held on May 19, 2014.

(Marmora, ON) – On May 18, 2014 at 7:15 p.m. members of Central Hastings O.P.P received a complaint of a plane possibly crashing into Crowe Lake in the Municipality of Marmora and Lake. The investigation confirmed that a Cessna Float Plane tipped its right wing while landing and the wing struck the water. Although the plane sustained heavy damage, the lone pilot was not injured.