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(TOWNSHIP OF GEORGIAN BLUFF, ON) – Grey County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were called to investigate after an unidentified projectile, believed to be from a small caliber, high velocity firearm, struck a residence on Carney St., in the Township of Georgian Bluffs on Monday, June 16, 2014.

At approximately 12:15 p.m. on Monday, June 16th, the home owners heard a loud “popping” sound. A short time later they discovered debris of wood splinters in the master bedroom. After further examination of the residence they located what appeared to be a bullet hole through the 2nd story exterior frame siding of their home.

Investigation revealed that the projectile penetrated the exterior wall and passed through a total of three rooms on the upper floor.

The OPP Forensic Identification Unit – Mount Forest was called to assist.

Two adults and one child were inside the residence at the time. Fortunately, no one was injured.

Police believe this was an isolated incident.

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

(TOWNSHIP OF SOUTH FRONTENAC) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating a motor vehicle collision between a small car and tractor trailer containing 40,000 pounds of potash fertilizer.

On Thursday the 19th of June, 2014 at 12:45 pm, a motorist was driving their small volkswagon golf, westbound on highway 401 near Highway 15 in the City of Kingston through a well marked construction zone.

A tractor trailer containing 40,000 pounds of potash struck the volkwagon from behind, forcing it off the roadway, causing the tractor trailer to overturn. The occupants of the volkswagon were uninjured, and the driver of the tractor trailer sustained minor injuries.

Ministry of the Environment officials also attended the scene, in order to supervise clean up of the roadway.

As a result of the investagation, the driver of the tractor trailer has been charged with careless driving.

All motorists are reminded to drive cautiously through construction zones. Maintaining large following distances will also allow for an increase in reaction times to changing road conditions.

Though eastbound traffic has not been affected by this collision, the westbound lanes are expected to be closed until approximately 8:00 pm this evening, with traffic being diverted at Joyceville Road.

(Prince Edward County, ON)—On June 19, 2014 at 1:49am officers from the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Prince Edward County detachment were called to the Picton Marina regarding two suspicious males attempting to steal a boat. OPP located one male hiding in the water under a pier. The second male suspect fled on foot. The OPP Emergency Response Team (ERT) and OPP K-9 were activated, however, were unable to locate the second suspect.

36-year old male, James ARMSTRONG of Picton is charged with Theft, contrary to Section 334 of the Criminal Code of Canada and Trespass by Night, contrary to Section 177 of the Criminal Code of Canada.

The accused was later released from police custody on a promise to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice, Picton on July 23, 2014.

Anyone with information regarding the identity the other suspect, are asked to contact the Ontario Provincial Police, Prince Edward County detachment at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

(TOWN OF ERIN, ON) -On June 18, 2014, Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a theft report of a canoe that was stored behind Erin District High School that belongs to the school. The theft occurred sometime between June 17, 4:00 p.m. and June 18, 2014 8:00 a.m. It was secured by a chain to a canoe rack.

Unknown suspect(s) stole a;

Nova Craft Pro 5, red or burgundy, 17 foot

Anyone with information regarding this crime, please contact Wellington County OPP at

1-888-310-1122.

Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a tip on-line at www.crimestoppersguelphwellington.com. You may be eligible for a reward from Crime Stoppers of up to $2,000.

(TOWN OF MINTO, ON) -On June 18, 2014, Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a John Deere tractor stolen from a rural property located on 5th Line, Town of Minto. The theft occurred sometime between June 17, 6:30 p.m. and June 18, 2014 7:20 a.m. The keys were with the tractor.

Unknown suspect(s) stole;

2010 John Deere Tractor-green-model #6430-serial #L06430K637112
Front loader with two pronged attachment-black-model #673-serial #W00673C012318.
Front headlight is damaged

Anyone with information regarding this crime, please contact Wellington County OPP at

1-888-310-1122.

Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a tip on-line at www.crimestoppersguelphwellington.com. You may be eligible for a reward from Crime Stoppers of up to $2,000.

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Contact: Bob Bortolato

Media Relations Officer

County of Wellington OPP

(TOWNSHIP OF SOUTHGATE, ON) – On Tuesday, June 17, 2014, at approximately 9:26 p.m., Grey County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) investigated two separate break-ins in the Township of Southgate. The residential break-ins occurred during the day.

Sometime between 8:00 a.m. and 9:25 p.m. on June 17th, unknown person(s) forcibly entered a residence through the front door on Grey Rd. 14. A number of items were stolen, including an Android Tablet; Sony cell phone charger; Master Craft socket set; Dewalt cordless drill set; Nintendo WII, 4 controllers, charging station and several games; a woman’s purse containing personal identification, credit cards, photographs and keys; collector coins; and a Panasonic HD 70x zoom camera/camcorder.

Damage to the property was estimated at $3,700.

The second incident occurred between 6:50 a.m. and 9:15 p.m. on Southgate Rd. 12. Again, the residence was forcibly entered through the front door. A laptop, costume jewelry and a small fire safe containing personal documents were taken.

Damage was estimated at $700.

Anyone with information whic

(NORTHUMBERLAND, ON) – Northumberland Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) – Street Response Team (SRT) has completed an investigation into stolen property. During the investigation officers worked in conjunction with the Brockville Police Service.

Since February 2014 police have been conducting the investigation which involved occurrences between 2003 – 2014. These occurrences happened in the Town of Cobourg, Stirling Rawdon, Peterborough County, Haliburton County, Centre Hastings, Brockville, York Region, Toronto and throughout Northumberland County.

As a result of the investigation the following property with an approximate value of $500,000 has been recovered:

2– Industrial generators

1– John Deere Combine

1– John Deere tractor

1– 18 ton dump trailer

1– 4 ton scissor lift

1– 2005 Dodge Ram pick-up

1– Honda 100cc motorcycle

1 – Honda rotor-tiller

1 – John Deere loader/back-hoe

1 – John Deere excavator

2 – Bobcat skid-steer

2 – 14’ dump trailers

2 – 16’ enclosed cargo trailers

Investigating officers have arrested and charged the following persons:

Joao ROSARIO SILVA DO

49 years

Centre Hastings, Ontario

Theft Over $5000 x 6 (1 charge laid by Brockville Police Service)

Possession Burglary Tools (Charge laid by Brockville Police Service)

Possession of Property Obtained by Crime x 5

Remove/Destroy/Alter VIN# x 5

Trafficking in Property Obtained by Crime x 4

Darrin TAYLOR

43 years

Brighton

Possession of Property Obtained by Crime – Over $5000 x 3

Jeff TURNEY

40 years

Cramahe Township

Theft Over $5000 (Charge laid by Brockville Police Service)

Jamie MARTORINO

34 years

Cramahe Township

Theft Over $5000 (Charged laid by Brockville Police Service)

ROSARIO SILVA DO & TAYLOR will appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Cobourg on Wednesday, June 25, 2014.

ROSARIO SILVA DO, TURNEY, MARTORINO are before the Provincial Courts in Brockville, Ontario.

(COUNTY OF BRANT, ON) – The County of Brant Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), officers attended a building for an alarm call on Rutherford Street (Burford), in the County of Brant.

At approximately 2:50 a.m. on Wednesday June 18th, 2014 officers entered the insecure building checking for possible suspects. Officers observed suspicious drug activity in the building. OPP Organized Crime and Enforcement Bureau- Drug Enforcement Unit executed a search warrant with the assistance of County of Brant officers on the property.

Cheryl MACLELLAN 56 years of age, from Oxford County, is facing the following criminal charge

Produce a Schedule II Substance (other than marihuana)

The accused is scheduled to attend Provincial Court in Brantford on August 08, 2014 to answer to the charge.

(SUDBURY,ON) – On June19, 2014 at 4:30 a.m., officers from the Sudbury Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a motor vehicle collision involving a tractor trailer on Highway 17, Sudbury.

Investigation revealed, the male driver of the west bound vehicle slowly drifted to the south shoulder striking guide rails. The male driver lost control of his vehicle causing the tractor trailer to roll into the south ditch losing part of the load. The tractor trailer came to rest in the south ditch.

There were no injuries sustained by the driver or passenger.

The driver of the tractor trailer was charged with Careless driving

Highway 17 west bound at the Santala over pass has one lane open to traffic. The highway will not be re-opened to fluid traffic for sometime.

Police are reminding people to be patient.

(KIRKLAND LAKE, ON.) – Members of the Kirkland Lake Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are investigating four break enter and thefts into three recreational trailers and a camp. Also entered on the property of the camp was a shed. Entry into the trailers was gained by forcing the doors open and the camp was entered by a window. The location of these incidents is off the Asbestos Mine Road in the area of Elmer Lake in Doon Township. This area is located approximately 18 kilometers west of Matachewan.

Once entry was gained by the two suspects stolen were generators, an outboard motor, a chainsaw, fishing tackle, televisions, GPS, camping gear, fish finder, coffee maker and clothing. A possible suspect vehicle involved in these crimes is described as a reddish or orange Chevrolet Cavalier early 2000 model. All four incidents occurred sometime between the evening hours on June 4 and the early morning hours on June 8, 2014.

Investigators are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying the suspect whose image was captured. Anyone with information on this crime is asked to contact the Kirkland Lake OPP at 1-800-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers at 567-5400.

(KENORA, ON) Members of the Kenora Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and Scenes of Crime Officers are investigating another break and enter that occurred in the north end of Kenora.

On Wednesday, June 18, 2014 shortly after 3:00pm, the Kenora OPP received a call that a residence in the north end was broken into sometime between June 16, 2014 and June 18, 2014. Unknown suspect(s) had entered the residence and stolen various items including electronics and jewelry.

The OPP once again remind the public to be aware of their personal safety at all times. Lock your doors, vehicle and outbuildings. For tips on safety for you and your home, visit opp.ca.

Anyone with information on this incident is asked to call the Kenora OPP at 1-807-548-5534 or Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).

(KIRKLAND LAKE, ON.) – Members of the Kirkland Lake Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are investigating four break enter and thefts into three recreational trailers and a camp. Also entered on the property of the camp was a shed. Entry into the trailers was gained by forcing the doors open and the camp was entered by a window. The location of these incidents is off the Asbestos Mine Road in the area of Elmer Lake in Doon Township. This area is located approximately 18 kilometers west of Matachewan.

Once entry was gained by the two suspects stolen were generators, an outboard motor, a chainsaw, fishing tackle, televisions, GPS, camping gear, fish finder, coffee maker and clothing. A possible suspect vehicle involved in these crimes is described as a reddish or orange Chevrolet Cavalier early 2000 model. All four incidents occurred sometime between the evening hours on June 4 and the early morning hours on June 8, 2014.

Investigators are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying the suspect whose image was captured. Anyone with information on this crime is asked to contact the Kirkland Lake OPP at 1-800-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers at 567-5400.