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OPP INVESTGATE ORO-MEDONTE HOUSE FIRE

(Oro-Medonte, ON) – Barrie Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) was called to a house fire on May 12th, 2014 at 4:52 am. Police and Oro-Medonte Fire Department responded to a house fire on Line 10 North in Oro-Medonte Township.

A resident who was in the home at the time was transported to a local hospital and later air lifted to a Toronto area Hospital to be treated for severe burns. Police and the Office of the Fire Marshal (OFM) are still investigating the fire. The fire scene is being held by Police until the Fire Marshal has completed their investigation.
For safety and crime prevention tips, please visit our website at www.opp.ca.

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Update: SERIOUS MOTOR VEHICLE COLLISION CLOSES PINEHURST ROAD

(COUNTY OF BRANT, ON) – The County of Brant Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), are investigating a serious two vehicle collision that occurred on Pinehurst Road at Glen Morris Road in the County of Brant.

At approximately 6:30 p.m. Sunday May 11th, 2014, Sharon BALLET a 45 year old female from Waterloo Region was driving a Yamaha motorcycle north bound on Pinehurst Road. The motorcycle was struck by a Ford pickup truck that was east bound on Glen Morris Road. The driver of the motorcycle was taken to a Waterloo Region Hospital and later transferred to a Hamilton area hospital with life threatening injuries.

The driver of the pickup truck Nathaniel ENNS 30 years of age from Waterloo Region was charged with Careless Driving under the Highway Traffic Act of Ontario

West Region Technical Traffic Collision Investigators are assisting the County of Brant OPP with the investigation. Pinehurst Road at Glen Morris Road was closed until approximately midnight for the investigation.

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POLICE ARREST TWO ON MOUNT PELION

(QUINTE WEST, ON) On Sunday May 11th, 2014 shortly after 3:00 am Quinte West OPP responded to a drug offences call on top of Mount Pelion in the City of Quinte West. The complainant was a civilian worker at the Quinte West OPP detachment who observed the two accused people using illegal drugs on the city’s cameras. When officers arrived on scene they arrested a man and woman for possession of cocaine and marijuana. 23 year old Ian MARR of Murray Ward and 21 year old Cassandra LORTIE of Trenton were both released on a Promise to Appear with a first appearance date of June 26th, 2014 in Belleville court.

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DOG CAUSES MOTORCYCLE COLLISION

A 43 year old St. Thomas, ON man suffered minor injuries yesterday May 11, 2014 after being involved in a motorcycle collision with a dog.

The motorcycle, a 2007 Harley Davidson, was travelling eastbound on Vienna Line in the area of Carter Road, Malahide Township when the motorcycle struck a dog which had run onto the roadway. The dog was killed in the collision and the driver of the motorcycle was transported to hospital with minor injuries.

Police investigation is continuing.

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DRIVING COMPLAINT RESULTS IN IMPAIRED CHARGES

(HALIBURTON, ON) – On May 08, 2014 Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Haliburton Highlands Detachment responded to an erratic driver on Highway 118 in the Township of Minden Hills, Ontario. Police located the 2007 Toyota pickup truck at the gas station in Carnarvon and the male driver was arrested for Impaired Care or Control of a Motor Vehicle. The male was transported to the OPP detachment for breath tests and as a result, William NICHOLSON age 74 from Norland Ontario has been charged with the following:

Impaired Care or Control
Care or Control with Over 80 Milligrams of Alcohol

The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Minden on June 04, 2014.

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Serious Stop Sign Related Collision

(MUNICIPALITY OF WEST PERTH, ON) On Sunday May 11, 2014, at 4:45 p.m., Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers were called to a two vehicle crash at the intersection of Perth Line 44 and Road 150.

Investigation revealed that a 2006 Ford F350 pickup truck had been travelling south bound on Road 150 when it failed to stop at the stop sign and crossed directly in front of an east bound 2006 Dodge pickup truck pulling a horse trailer (with one horse inside). The driver of the Dodge truck braked but was unable to avoid colliding with the passenger side of the Ford. The two occupants of the Ford were able the exit the vehicle before it caught on fire and burned.

The 37 year old female driver of the Dodge pickup truck, an Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh resident and her 18 year old female passenger, a Municipality of Central Huron resident did not sustain injuries as a result of the collision.

The occupants of the Ford pickup truck were both Toronto residents. The 57 year old male driver was uninjured while the 73 year old male passenger sustained major but non-life threatening injuries. He was transported by Perth County Ambulance to a local hospital.

The driver of the Ford pickup has been charged with “careless driving”.

The Ford pickup truck was completely destroyed by the impact and the subsequent fire. The Dodge pickup truck and the horse trailer it was towing sustained extensive damage. The horse appeared to be uninjured.

This collision occurred on a Sunday afternoon in ideal weather and driving conditions. It reminds us of the importance of paying attention to stop signs. No lives were lost in this avoidable crash however the potential for loss of life was great. Motorists are urged to “Stop and Look” before proceeding through stop sign controlled intersections.

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ROBBERY

Incident #: WA14096787
Publish Date: May 12, 2014
Incident Date: May 5, 2014
Location: PAULANDER DR, KITCHENER, ON Canada
On May 5, 2014 about 1:20am the victim, a 27 year Kitchener male, was responding to a request for pizza delivery at 40 Paulander Drive, Kitchener. Upon arrival the victim was confronted by 3 male suspects brandishing edged weapons. The suspects demanded cash and electronics which were handed over. One suspect also entered the victim’s vehicle to search for additional items. There were no injuries as a result of this robbery. The suspects are described as: 1. Male, Black, 5’10” tall, late teens/early 20s wearing baggy grey or white clothing; 2. Male, White or Hispanic, 5’10” tall, late teens, thin build; and 3. Male, White or Hispanic, 6’ tall, late teens. Anyone who has information pertaining to this robbery please contact General Investigations – Detectives at 519 650 8500 extension 6349/6355 or Crimestoppers at 1 800 222 TIPS.

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THEFT UNDER $5000

Incident #: WA14103117
Publish Date: May 12, 2014
Incident Date: May 12, 2014
Location: HEIMAN ST, KITCHENER, ON Canada
On May 12, 2013 at 1:16 am police arrested a 23 year old female and a 26 year old male, both from Kitchener, in connection to an ongoing initiative into property crime reduction. Some of the offences involved attempts at entering and committing thefts from parked vehicles. Through further investigation, personal property was located which may be linked to other incidents of theft in the area. The affected area may include those neighbourhoods near Madison Ave. S, Stirling Ave. S, and Heiman St. in the city of Kitchener. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Waterloo Regional Police Service regarding any potentially linked incidents. The accused persons are expected to be charged with numerous criminal offences.

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MVC HIT AND RUN

Incident #: WA14102242
Publish Date: May 12, 2014
Incident Date: May 10, 2014
Location: OTTAWA ST S and STRASBURG RD, KITCHENER ON Canada
On May 10, 2014 at approximately 11:35pm a motor vehicle struck two light standards at the intersection of Ottawa Street South and Strasburg Road in the City of Kitchener. The occupants of the motor vehicle fled the scene before police arrival. It is unknown if any injuries were sustained by the occupants. Traffic was re-routed for several hours while the light standards were replaced. If anyone has information about this incident please contact the Waterloo Regional Police Traffic Branch at 519-653-7700 extension #8856.

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DISTURBANCE

Incident #: WA14101948
Publish Date: May 12, 2014
Incident Date: May 10, 2014
Location: QUEEN ST N and KING ST E, KITCHENER ON Canada
On Saturday, May 10, 2014 at approximately 5 p.m. an altercation occurred among several adult males on King Street in the downtown area of Kitchener. As result of this altercation, one male was treated for non-life threatening injuries at a local hospital. Police have received information that passers-by may have caught this altercation on their cellphone video. Police are looking for two outstanding subjects and encourage anyone with information relating to this incident to contact Waterloo Regional Police Service at 519-650-8500 extension 4433 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

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FIRE

Incident #: WA14102380
Publish Date: May 12, 2014
Incident Date: May 11, 2014
Location: MORGAN AVE, KITCHENER, ON Canada N2A 2M4
Sunday May 11th, 2014 at approximately 3:59 a.m. an explosion was heard in the area of 121 Morgan Avenue, Kitchener. Waterloo Regional Police, Emergency Medical Services and Kitchener Fire Department attended the scene to find a car fully engulfed in flames. The owner, who was in close proximity to the vehicle, was transported to hospital and treated for minor injuries. The cause of the fire is currently being investigated by Kitchener Fire Department Fire Prevention officers. Anyone with information or who may have witnessed the explosion is asked to contact Waterloo Regional Police Detectives at 519 650 8500 ext. 4499.

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MVC PERSONAL INJURY

Incident #: WA14102557
Publish Date: May 12, 2014
Incident Date: May 11, 2014
Location: BISHOP ST N, CAMBRIDGE, ON Canada
On Sunday May 11, 2014 at 11:15 a.m. a 46 year old Brampton woman drove her vehicle out of the parking lot at 1305 Bishop St, Cambridge, and across Bishop Street where she crashed into the storefront of Magnotta Wine Store. The woman suffered minor injuries and has been charged under the Highway Traffic Act with Careless Driving. Her vehicle was destroyed and the store sustained extensive damage.

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MVC HIT AND RUN

Incident #: WA14101899
Publish Date: May 12, 2014
Incident Date: May 10, 2014
Location: KING ST N and HICKORY ST E, WATERLOO ON Canada
Waterloo Regional Police Service is seeking the public’s assistance in a motor vehicle collision investigation. The collision, involving a motorcycle and a car, possibly a silver, older model sedan, occurred on Saturday May 10, 2014 at approximately 3:57 p.m. at the intersection of King Street North at Hickory Street East in the city of Waterloo. The sedan left the scene prior to police arrival. The motorcycle operator sustained injuries requiring treatment in hospital. Police encourage anyone with information relating to this incident to contact Waterloo Regional Police Service at 519-650-8500 extension 6399 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

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MVC PERSONAL INJURY

Incident #: WA14103000
Publish Date: May 12, 2014
Incident Date: May 11, 2014
Location: MADISON AVE S and COURTLAND AVE E, KITCHENER ON Canada
On May 11, 2014 at approximately 9:05pm a motor vehicle collision occurred on Courtland Av at Madison Av in the City of Kitchener. An 18 year old Kitchener male and one passenger in a 1985 Volkswagen were travelling eastbound on Madison Av. That vehicle collided with a 2012 Toyota southbound on Courtland Av and driven by a 37 year old Kitchener male. This vehicle also had two other occupants one of who suffered minor injuries. Both occupants of the Jetta suffered minor injuries. The driver of the Volkswagen faces numerous charges as the investigation continues.

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Jeffrey FACH – Drunk Driving

On May 10, 2014 at 2:54 a.m., the Guelph Police conducted a traffic stop with a motor vehicle on Wellington Street. Police spoke with the male driver and a demand was made for a roadside breath sample. He failed this test and was arrested.

Jeffrey FACH, 23 years of Hamilton has been charged with drive over 80 mg. He will appear in court on May 27, 2014.