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(MATTAWA, ON) – The Mattawa Ontario Provincial Police Detachment is currently investigating the theft of a 15’ Red Pelican Canoe. The theft occurred from a residence on Park Street, Mattawa sometime overnight on June 4, 2014.

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.”

(CALEDON, ON) – On June 5, 2014 at approximately 1:15 pm, officers from the Caledon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) along with Caledon Emergency Services personnel were called to a head-on collision on Highway 10 north of Beech Grove Side Road. The investigation has revealed that a gray Mazda was travelling northbound and a white GMC pick-up was travelling southbound. For some undetermined reason at this time, one of the two vehicles crossed over the centre line. As a result of the impact, the Mazda became engulfed in flames.

Police are confirming that the driver of the white GMC pick-up, Karen Hammond, 56 from Orangeville was pronounced dead at the scene of the collision. Her passenger Jason Hammond, 39, of Wasaga Beach was transported to a local hospital then later air-lifted to a trauma centre where he remains in critical condition.

The identity of the other driver has yet to be confirmed. A post-mortem is scheduled for later this date.

Highway 10 between Beech Grove and Highpoint Side Road remained closed for approximately 6 hours.

If anyone has any information, please contact Provincial Constable N. Hurley at 905-584-2241.

(BRANT COUNTY, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Brant County Detachment is currently investigating a motor vehicle collision at a Governors Road East, Brant County, Ontario address.

On Thursday, June 5, 2014 at approximately 7:15 p.m., Brant County OPP, Brant County Fire Services and Brant County Paramedics responded to a motor vehicle collision involving a cyclist.

Investigation has determined that a cyclist and a Honda motor vehicle were travelling eastbound on Governors Road when they became involved in a collision.

The cyclist suffered life threatening injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene.

OPP Technical Traffic Collision Investigators are assisting with the investigation.

Identity of the deceased is being withheld pending notification of next of kin.

Governors Road East between Park Road and St George Road will be closed for several hours to allow for investigation.

The police are seeking the public’s assistance with this investigation. If anyone has any information regarding this incident, they are being asked to contact the Brant County OPP Detachment at 1-888-310-1122.

(RENFREW, ON) – Today, at approximately 6:35pm, a black bear was observed in and around a business in the Town of Renfrew. The OPP are warning everyone to keep watch and to stay away from the bear if it is seen. Call the OPP immediately. Do not approach the bear.

(Bancroft, Ontario) – On Tuesday June 03rd 2014, at approximately 2:32 p.m. an officer from the Bancroft detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to the report of a male lying on the ground on Bridge Street West, in the Town of Bancroft. Officers attended the location where the located a man deceased.

The male has been identified as 58 year old Danny McLay of Bancroft, Ontario. A post mortem examination was conducted and further testing is required to determine cause of death.

Although foul play is not suspected in his death at this time, officers are continuing their investigation and are asking anyone who may have information to contact the Bancroft OPP at 1-888-310-1122.

(Selwyn Township, ON) – On Thursday June 5, Peterborough County OPP received several inquiries from local media centres enquiring about an incident at St Martins School in Ennismore Ontario.

Peterborough County OPP is advising that the school was in a Hold and Secure setting temporarily today due to an external traumatic event that occurred elsewhere in Peterborough County.

Measures were taken to ensure that all staff and students were safe and that they were made aware of an emotional event. At no time were the students and staff in any danger and the measures were only taken to ensure the safety of all parties involved.

The OPP are currently conducting a non-criminal investigation into the events that initiated the safety measures.

More details will be made available as the investigation continues.

(ESSEX COUNTY, ON) – On Saturday, June 7, 2014, between 10:00 am and 1:00 pm, the 2014 Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Cop Camp participants, will be washing cars to raise money for charity.

This year’s Cop Camp involves 90 youths, aged 11 and 12, who reside within OPP policed areas of Essex County. Those students chosen have graduated from the Grade 6 Values, Influences and Peers (VIP) program, from schools within our communities. Each summer they are brought together for a week of teamwork and leadership building, socializing and positive exposure to police officers along with camping fun.

One of the themes of Cop Camp is “Pay It Forward”, where students are encouraged to consistently give back to their communities by volunteering, or doing kind things in general.

The first “Meet and Greet” for the campers will take place this Saturday, where money raised through the car wash, will be donated by the campers to the John McGivney Children’s Centre to purchase equipment for other children.

The event will take place at the Puce Fire Hall at 1031 Essex County Road 22 in Lakeshore as well as the Essex Fire Hall at 55 Alice Street in Essex.

Please stop by and donate while these ambitious children wash your vehicles.

(NOTTAWASAGA)- On June 4, 2014 at 8:54pm at a rural residence on the 8th line of Essa, an elderly female answered her door to a male 25-40 years of age who indicated that he would spray her driveway.

The male was insistent on doing the spraying even though the home owner made it clear she did not want the work done, the male even stepped inside the residence uninvited. A portion of the driveway was sprayed by the male suspect who then demanded $700 for the work completed.

The male suspect is described as being taller than 5’9

(THAMES CENTRE, ON) – Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is currently investigating an incident of mischief to a front-end loader located at the Middlesex County gravel pit on Rebecca Road in the Municipality of Thames Centre.

Sometime between May 29, 2014 and June 2, 2014, unknown suspect(s) entered the property on Rebecca Road just south of Thorndale Road. Once on the property, the suspect(s) caused damage to the windshield and caused further damage to the motor component of the machinery. The value of the damage has not been determined.

Anyone with information on this investigation is encouraged to contact your local police. The OPP can be reached anytime, anywhere in the Province of Ontario at 1-888-310-1122. If you wish to remain anonymous you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) where you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2000.

(MIDDLESEX CENTRE, ON) – On Saturday, May 24, 2014 at approximately 4:00 p.m. Middlesex Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of two bicycles found on private commercial property in Middlesex Centre.

One is described as an adult silver touring bicycle, and the second is described as an adult blue racing bicycle.

Police are attempting to locate the owner(s) of these bicycles.

Anyone with further information is asked to contact Constable Liz Melvin of the Middlesex County OPP, Strathroy Detachment at 1-519-245-2323.

The OPP want to remind all bicycle owners to record their make, model, and serial numbers in the event that their bicycle is stolen and recovered. This will greatly assist in positive identification, allowing the bicycle to be returned to the rightful owner.

(Ottawa, ON) -The Ottawa Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police is currently investigating a motor vehicle collision.

At approximately 1:06 pm, a single vehicle roll over collision occurred on Highway 416 southbound north of Bankfield Road. As a result, 2 people suffered non-life-threatening injuries, one of which was ejected and transported to hospital. A third person, a 3 year old child was also ejected and transported to hospital. The status of the child is unknown at this time.

Traffic has been reduced to one lane.

The collision in under investigation and the OPP is asking anyone who may have any information about this incident to contact the OPP at 613-270-9171.

(NORTH BAY, ON) – The North Bay Provincial Police (OPP) has investigated 27 motor vehicle collisions involving wildlife in the North Bay area in the past month.

Wild animals are unpredictable at all times. However the black flies and the salty grass along the roadways will bring the animals out onto the road unexpectedly. Animals like bear, deer and moose are also moving to their summer feeding areas. Most wildlife collisions occur between 5 a.m. to 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. to 11 p.m., with 87 per cent occurring in good weather.