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(LEAMINGTON, ON) -A Leamington man has been charged after a disturbance on Friday June 6, 2014.

The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) in Leamington was called to attend a residence on Southbridge Street in Leamington at approximately 9:40 p.m. regarding a male who was outside the residence yelling at neighbours.

Police arrived and subdued the male who resisted arrest and attempted to escape custody.

Waldemar Piotr SZYMANSKI, age 48 of Leamington has been charged with the following criminal code offences:

Possession of a Schedule II Substance (Marihuana)

Possession of a Schedule III Substance (Psilocybin Mushrooms)

Assault with Intent to Resist Arrest

He will appear in a Leamington court on July 3, 2014.

(NAPANEE, ON) – On June 6, 2014 at approximately 6:10pm, Napanee officers of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a deceased male near Daley Road, Tyendinaga Township. A deceased female was located nearby.
Upon post mortem examinations, it has been determined that Patricia Asselstine, 43, was killed by her husband, Benjamin Lindsay, 47, who then committed suicide.
The investigation is continuing by the Napanee Crime Unit of the OPP, under the direction of Acting Detective Inspector Peter Donnelly, Criminal Investigation Branch. If anyone has information about this incident, they are asked to contact Napanee OPP at 613-354-3699.

(TINY TOWNSHIP, ON) – This afternoon at 1:48PM, officers from Southern Georgian Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a plane crash which took the life of the pilot at the Huronia Regional Airport located at 2 Ed Connelly Drive in Tiny Township.

The preliminary investigation has identified that the 69-year old male pilot and lone occupant was in the process of landing his ultra-light aircraft at the south end of the main runway when it came into contact with the runway.

The Transportation Safety Board (TSB) of Canada has been notified and is presently at the scene where they are conducting an investigation to determine the cause of this crash. The OPP’s Forensic Identification Services Unit (FISU) is also assisting with this ongoing investigation.

The OPP will not be releasing the identity of the pilot until a post mortem examination is conducted and next of kin notifications are complete.

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(NORWICH, ON) – The Oxford County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating three residential break and enters that occurred in Norwich, between June 6 and June 8, 2014.

Between June 6, 10:00 a.m. and June 7, 12:00 a.m., unknown suspect(s) forcibly entered a residence on Carmen Street in Norwich. Value of the items taken was approximately $2,500. The items taken included:

Xbox game console and four controllers
Acer laptop computer (silver)
STIHL concrete saw (orange)

And between June 7, 6:00 p.m. and June 7, 10:30 p.m., unknown suspect(s) entered a residence on Stover Street in Norwich. Value of the items taken was approximately $500. The items taken included:

16GB iPhone with black and dark grey Otterbox case
Armani men’s silver watch
Set of various keys on key ring

Also between June 7, 4:00 p.m. and June 8, 5:30 p.m., unknown suspect(s) forcibly entered a residence on Main Street in Norwich. Value of the items taken was approximately $4,000. The items taken included:

iMac desktop computer
17 inch computer screen
Toshiba laptop
Various jewellery

Any person with information regarding the person(s) responsible for these incidents should immediately contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or their nearest police authority. 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.

(WASAGA BEACH, ON.) – On Thursday, June 19th, 2014 from 12:00 p.m. (noon) to 8:00 p.m., members of the Huronia West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police will be at the Wasaga Beach Harvey’s Restaurant at 349 Main Street in Wasaga Beach, helping prepare your favorite hamburger the way you like it, all to raise funds to send 2 youth to Camp.

Each year Central Region of the Ontario Provincial Police host a 4 day / 3 night summer camp for youth in our region, each Detachment is asked to select 2 campers who fit specific criteria. This year the Huronia West Detachment has selected its campers, one from the Town of Wasaga Beach and one from Clearview Township.

So please come out on Thursday, June 19th and help us send 2 worthy youth to summer camp and get a delicious hamburger topped the way you like it by a member of the OPP.

$1.00 from every hamburger sold that day is being generously donated by the awesome people at Harvey’s Restaurant.

(CLEARVIEW & SPRINGWATER TOWNSHIP & WASAGA BEACH, ON.) – On Sunday, June 22nd, 2014 the Community Policing Committees of the Huronia West Detachment area will be holding their annual “Property and Bicycle” auction. This event will take place at the rear of the Huronia West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police at 1000 River Road West, Wasaga Beach (behind the big brown storage container), with viewing of the items starting at 12:00 p.m. and the auction starting at 1:00 p.m.

This year we are very happy to have a celebrity auctioneer Mr. Steve Green and a fund raising barbeque.

As always we will be auctioning off previously loved bicycles of various styles and conditions and numerous property items, including both hand tools and clothing items, electronics and some jewellery. Please remember all transactions are cash only, so bring lots and all sales are final!

In addition we have just received several “Dell” computers (CPUs and keyboards) and both ink jet and laser printers and a cash register.

Auction proceeds will go to Clearview, Springwater and Wasaga Beach Community Policing Committees to help fund safety and crime prevention initiatives in their communities.

For further information on this event please contact Provincial Constable Mark Kinney during regular business hours at 1-705-429-3575 or preferably via e-mail at [email protected]

(CENTRE WELLINGTON TOWNSHIP, ON) – On June 7, 2014 at approximately 8:37 p.m. members of the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting R.I.D.E. spot checks on Wellington Road 19 at the Sixth Line in Centre Wellington Township. Officers investigated the occupants of a Pontiac Grand Am that entered into the check point and immediately detected the strong odour of marihuana emanating from within the vehicle.

Police searched the vehicle and occupants and located marihuana, cocaine as well as assorted drug paraphernalia.

Justin DOUGHERTY aged 19 of Wellington North Township has been charged with Possession of Cocaine and Possession of Marihuana Under 30 Grams contrary to the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act. He is scheduled to appear in Guelph Court on July 15, 2014 to answer to the charges.

Ian THORNINGTON aged 20 of Wellington North Township has been charged with Possession of Marihuana Under 30 Grams contrary to the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act. He is scheduled to appear in Guelph Court on July 18, 2014 in Guelph Court to answer to the charge.

(KEMPTVILLE, ON) – On June 1, 2014, at approximately 5:15pm, officers of the Grenville detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a fatal hit and run collision on Townline Road, North Grenville.

Fifty-four (54) year old Roy Chapman was killed after he was struck by a grey pick-up truck while he was riding a bicycle.

The driver, 52 year-old Mark Gagne of North Grenville, was arrested at his home and is presently in custody facing the initial criminal charge of failing to stop at an accident.

The accused appeared in the Ontario Court of Justice, Brockville today and is now also charged with dangerous driving and dangerous driving causing death. The accused remains in custody and is scheduled to reappear in the Ontario Court of Justice, Brockville on June 12, 2014.

Anyone with information on the above occurrence (including before or after the incident) is asked to call Grenville County O.P.P. Communication Centre at 1-888-310-1122, the Kemptville Detachment at 613-258-3441 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-(TIPS) 8477 or submit your tip on-line at www.tipsubmit.com. Crime Stoppers does not want your name, you don’t go to court, and you could earn cash reward.

(MIDDLESEX CENTRE TWP, ON) – A male driver is making other transportation arrangements for a while as his driving privileges have been suspended for driving too fast.

On June 7, 2014 at approximately 4:36 p.m. police observed a vehicle travelling at high rate of speed on Nairn Road in the area of Ilderton Road in Middlesex Centre Township. Police measured the vehicle to be travelling over twice the posted 60 km/h speed limit.

A traffic stop was initiated and the driver, Andy FELICIANO, age 22 of London, ON was charged under the stunt drive legislation. His vehicle was suspended and the vehicle he was driving was impounded for seven days. The accused was released by way of a Part III Summons and is scheduled to appear in a London traffic court July 14, 2014 to speak to the charges.

(STRONG TWP, ON) On Sunday June 8, 2014 the Almaguin Highlands Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) investigated the theft of a 2006 white Dodge Ram pickup truck that was stolen sometime between 7 a.m. and 5:00 p.m, on Saturday June 7, 2014.

The truck was parked at a Muskoka Road residence at the time of the theft.

OPP would like to remind people to always lock their vehicles and do not leave any valuables inside.

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.”

(MISSISSIPPI MILLS, ON) – The Lanark County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is proud to participate in a bicycle rodeo in celebration of Mississippi Mills Bicycle Month.

On Friday June 20, 2014 starting at 5:00 pm the Mississippi Mills Bicycle Month in partnership with the Leeds Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit, Naismith Public School, and the Lanark County OPP will be hosting a bicycle rodeo at Naismith Public School located at 260 King Street, Almonte.

The focus of the event is bicycle safety combined with family fun. Members from the Health Unit, Lanark County OPP and Community Volunteers will be available to make sure children are wearing their helmets properly and that they are informed about bicycle safety.

The kids can then test their skills on a small bike course. Naismith Public School will be hosting a family barbeque with fun activities. More information regarding Mississippi Mills Bicycle Month Events can be found at www.facebook.com/mmbicyclemonthpage. We hope to see you there!

(SOUTHWEST OXFORD TOWNSHIP, ON.) – The Oxford County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a neighbor dispute at a residence on Zorra Line at approximately 3:30 p.m. on June 8, 2014.

As a result of police investigation it was discovered that an altercation had taken place. Steven SOMERVILLE, 51 years old of Zorra Township, was arrested and has been charged with the following:

Assault with a Weapon (2 Counts)
Assault Causing Bodily Harm
Assault
Possession of a Weapon for Dangerous Purpose
Uttering Threats – Cause Death or Bodily Harm

Somerville was held in custody and is awaiting a bail hearing.

(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Norfolk County Detachment is seeking the assistance of the public in identifying an unknown female after police investigated a theft at a Donly Drive North, Simcoe, Norfolk County, Ontario address.

On Monday, April 21, 2014 at approximately 1:36 p.m., police were contacted by employees of Roulston’s Medical Wellness Centre after a female entered the store and subsequently committed a theft.

The unknown female is being described as white, 5’8, 170 lbs, mid 40’s, with blonde hair.

The female was accompanied by a younger male and female, both described as being approximately 16 to 17 years of age.

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

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.

(LONDON, ON) – A male driver has lost his licence and his vehicle has been impounded for driving too fast.

On June 6, 2014 at approximately 11:47 p.m. an officer with the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) was on patrol on Highway 401 in the City of London when a vehicle was observed travelling at an extremely high rate of speed. The officer measured the speed to be in excess of 150 km/h in a posted 100 km/h zone. Police conducted a traffic stop of the vehicle.

As a result of the investigation, Jacob BEER, age 20 of London, ON was charged under the stunt drive legislation and his vehicle has been impounded and licence suspended for seven days. The accused was released by way of a Part III Summons to appear in a London traffic courtroom on July 14, 2014 to answer to the charge.

The Middlesex OPP will continue to target impaired, aggressive and suspended drivers. Citizens are always urged to contact police immediately if they witness or suspect an impaired driver. The OPP can be reached anytime anywhere within the Province of Ontario at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) where you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2000.

(Bancroft, Ontario) – On Sunday June 08th 2014, the Ontario Provincial Police(OPP) in Bancroft received the report of a theft from a residence on West Diamond Lake Road in the Municipality of Hastings Highlands. Investigation revealed that sometime overnight an 8 hp outboard motor was stolen.

The Bancroft OPP is asking anyone with information about this theft to contact them at 1-888-310-1122. If you wish to remain anonymous you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.