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(TOWNSHIP OF GEORGIAN BLUFFS, ON) – On Saturday, May 10, 2014 at approximately 2:25 p.m., a member of the Grey County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Crime Unit, operating an unmarked OPP cruiser, was travelling behind a 2002 Dodge Viper on Concession 3 at Grey Rd. 16 in the Township of Georgian Bluffs. The driver of the Viper entered the intersection and did several donuts before departing the scene at an extremely high rate of speed.

The officer called for another officer, who was operating a fully marked OPP cruiser, to assist. The suspect vehicle was stopped on Garafraxa St. in Chatsworth at which time the driver was issued a Part III Summons for operating a motor vehicle on a highway while performing a stunt under the Highway Traffic Act.

Christopher STEWART, 27, of Angus, Ontario is scheduled to appear in court in Owen Sound on Thursday, June 9, 2014. The vehicle was impounded for 7 days.

(QUINTE WEST, ON) – On May 12th, 2014 Quinte West OPP responded to a call for a domestic incident.

When police arrived on scene they spoke to a male that informed police he had been assaulted by a female and that the female had left in a vehicle. The male received minor injuries during the assault and did not require medical attention.

Police managed to locate the female driving a short time later. The female was arrested for assault and during the investigation it was noted she had been drinking.

The 49 year old Trenton female has been charged with Assault x 2 and Driving with more than 80mgs of Alcohol in Blood and was released with a court date in May.

(Webbwood, ON) – On May 11, 2014 at 8:30 p.m. officers from the Espanola Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting patrols on Highway 17 in Webbwood, ON when they observed an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) travelling at a high rate of speed. The ATV was seen to turn onto Highway 17 from Mary Street.

Officers attempted to stop the ATV as it continued to flee onto the side roads in Webbwood but the driver failed to stop.

As officers were about to terminate the pursuit, the driver hit a bump, lost control, rolled-over and was ejected.

The male driver was treated for minor injuries at the scene.

The driver, Trevor CHARRON, age 21 of Sables-Spanish Rivers Township was charged with offences contrary to the Off-Road Vehicle Act as follows:

Fail to Apply for Permit on Becoming Owner

Use Unauthorized Plate

Fail to Stop-Flashing Red Light

Officers would like to remind riders to always operate your machine in a safe and responsible manner. Inexperienced riders operating a borrowed machine may drive beyond their capabilities with catastrophic results.

Recreational ATVing is meant to be enjoyable but these machines should never be considered toys. Safety equipment, proper clothing and footwear are recommended and an approved motorcycle helmet is required by law.

(Champlain, ON) On May 7th, the Hawkesbury OPP received a complaint of an assault that occurred that day at Domaine du Camping Chartrand in Champlain. Constable Yan Faille investigated the incident.

The investigation revealed that a 63 year old woman was walking her dog on Chartrand Road where she was assaulted and threatened by a 44 year old man.

During the ordeal, the man exposed his genitals to the woman.

Jacques SIGOUIN (44 yrs) of Champlain was charged under the Criminal Code of Canada for the following offences:

– Section 266 – Assault
– Section 264.1(1)(a) – Uttering Threats – Cause death or Bodily Harm
– Section 173(1)(a) – Indecent Act- public place

The accused is scheduled to appear in Court in L’Orignal on June 4th.

(Hawkesbury, ON) In the night of May 10th 2014, shortly before 1:30 am, a woman called police to report that a man was nude on his back porch, masturbating.

Constable Steve Roy responded to the incident at the Main Street East residence in Hawkesbury.

The investigation resulted in the man being charged.

Marc LEGAULT (47 yrs) of Hawkesbury, was charged under the Criminal Code of Canada with section 174(1)(b) Nudity and Indecent Exposure.

He is to appear in court in L’Orignal on June 4th.

(Hawkesbury, ON) On April 22nd, Constable John Léger of the Hawkesbury OPP was sent to the scene of a break and enter at a Cartier Boulevard residence in Hawkesbury which occurred during Easter weekend.

Someone gained access during the long holiday weekend, between April 18th and 22nd where several electronic items, money, medications and other items had been stolen.

The thieves ransacked the place, causing extensive damage to the inside of the house.

The Hawkesbury OPP Crime Unit and the OPP Identification Unit assisted in the investigation.

The investigation resulted in the arrest of two young men.

Karl PRÉVOST-BROWN (18 yrs) of Spence Avenue and Alex LAVOIE-POIRIER (20 yrs) of Bertha Street were both arrested and charged with the following infractions:

Section 348(1)(b) Break, Enter a place – commit indictable offence
Section 430(3) Mischief Over $5,000
Section 145(3) Fail to Comply with Recognizance

Alex LAVOIE-POIRIER was also charged under the Criminal Code of Canada with section 433(a) – Arson – Disregard for Human Life

LAVOIE-POIRIER was kept in jail pending a bail hearing scheduled for Friday May 16th.

(Hawkesbury, ON) The Hawkesbury OPP Detachment received a complaint on May 7th shortly after 2 pm. About a man that was yelling at people at the corner of Régent and William Street.

Upon police arrival, the man became confrontational with Constable Jason Cholette. The man was arrested for being intoxicated in a public place. During the arrest, a passerby and a by-law officer assisted Constable Cholette with the arrest since the accused was resisting the officer.

Claude LAVOIE (45 yrs), of Hawkesbury, was charged under section 31(4) of the Liquor License Act for Being intoxicated in public place.

He was lodged in the Hawkesbury OPP holding cells until he sobered up.

He was served a Provincial Offence Notice (ticket) with a fine of $65.
ay 16th.

(FORT FRANCES, ON) – Officers of the Rainy River District Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are seeking the help of the public in locating a missing female youth.

Felicia MORRISON, age 17 years of Fort Frances, ON was reported missing on May 6th, 2014. She was last seen in the area of Portage Avenue near Scott Street in Fort Frances, ON. She is described as First Nation female, 5’7 tall

(SPRINGWATER TOWNSHIP, ON.) – On May 10th, 2014 at approximately 9:30 p.m., members of the Huronia West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police responded to a report that a male had been stabbed at a residence on Baldwick Lane.

An initial OPP investigation revealed that a verbal argument between a 49 year old male and 18 year old male both from the above address escalated with the 18 year old male stabbing the other male repeatedly. The 49 year old male from Springwater Twp. was transported to Hospital with serious life-threatening injuries.

Charged with “Attempt to Commit Murder” is Steven BYFORD 18 year old male from Springwater Twp. First appearance was, Sunday, May 11th, 2014 in Newmarket Court.

This investigation is ongoing under the direction of the Huronia West Crime Unit.

(WASAGA BEACH, ON.) – On May 11th, 2014 at approximately 2:30 p.m., members of the Huronia West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police responded to a report the a male had entered the IDA Pharmacy on 45th Street showed staff what is believed to be a hand gun and stole a quantity of pharmaceuticals.

This Male is Described as:

Male
White
Medium Build
Approximately 5’ 6”
Possible in his late 20’s or early 30’s

The investigation into this crime is ongoing with the assistance of the Huronia West Street Crime Unit.

If you have any information in regards to this crime, please contact the Huronia West O.P.P. at (705) 429-3575 or Call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (1-800-222-8477) or submit your information online at www.crimestopperssdm.com if you have any information on this crime or others.

Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display, you will remain anonymous. Being anonymous, you will not testify in court and your information may lead to a cash reward of up to $2,000.00.

For safety and crime prevention tips, please visit our website at www.opp.ca.

(THUNDER BAY, ON) The theme of Police Week 2014 in Ontario is Building Community Partnerships. Police Week runs from May 11-17 nationally and recognizes the work that police officers do to keep their communities safe in Ontario and across Canada.

Police Week is about celebrating professional, accountable, and effective policing across our Province. Police Week provides opportunities for police and community to join together to celebrate policing.

On Wednesday, May 14 2014, the Thunder Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) will be hosting over 100 students from the Thunder Bay OPP Detachment area rural schools. While at the detachment, students will experience some of the OPP Speciality Units including Canine, Emergency Response, and Forensic Identification just to name a few. The students will participate in fun challenges and interact with the Speciality Unit officers.

Date: Wednesday, May 14 2014

Time: 11:00 a.m.

Location: Thunder Bay OPP Detachment, 3267 Highway 130, Rosslyn, Ont

(Bancroft, Ontario) – On Wednesday May 07th 2014, Officers from the Bancroft detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received the report of a residence that had been forcibly entered on Mill Street in the Town of Bancroft. Investigation revealed that around 11:30 p.m. on Tuesday May 06th, two male suspects attended a residence and forced themselves inside. Once inside an adult male was restrained by one of the suspects while the other searched the residence. A quantity of cash and cell phone was reported stolen from the residence.

Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to contact the Bancroft OPP at 1-888-310-1122. If you wish to remain anonymous you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

(JOLY TWP, ON) – The Almaguin Highlands Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating the theft of numerous tools from a River Road, Joly Township residence. Unknown person(s) entered the residence sometime between Friday May 2, 2014 at 3:00 p.m., and Monday May 5, 2014 at 11:00 a.m., and stole numerous tools.

The tools include drills, chop saws, nailers and more.

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.”

(MCMURRICH/MONTEITH TWP, ON) The Almaguin Highlands Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating the theft of a Rigid generator from a Stisted Road, McMurrich/Monteith Township residence.

Sometime between March 21, 2014 and May 6, 2014 unknown person(s) entered a small shed on the property and stole the generator.

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.”

(RYERSON TWP, ON) On May 10, 2014 at approximately 1:30 p.m., the Almaguin Highlands Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating a break, enter and theft that occurred at a James Camp Road, Ryerson Township residence.

Sometime between Sunday May 4, 2014 and Saturday May 10, 2014 unknown person(s) entered the residence and stole some jewelry, a Toshiba laptop and printer, and an Excalibur crossbow. The total value of the stolen items is approximately $3000.

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.”