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(MUNICIPALITY OF GREY HIGHLANDS, ON) – On Sunday, June 1, 2014, members of Grey County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and Highway Safety Division – Mount Forest Traffic Management Unit, were conducting a R.I.D.E. spot check on the 8th Concession at MacDonald Rd. in the Municipality of Grey Highlands.

At approximately 3:59 p.m., police checked a 1986 Chevrolet Caprice motor vehicle that had stopped and found that the driver had been drinking alcohol. After failing a road side breath test, the driver was arrested for operating a motor vehicle with over 80 mg of alcohol in his system and brought to the Markdale Detachment for further breath tests. A bottle of alcohol was seized from under the driver’s seat.

Brent Lyn GRAY, 42, of Shelburne, Ontario was charged with impaired – over 80 milligrams. He was also charged with driving a motor vehicle with liquor readily available under the Liquor Licence Act and fail to properly wear a seat belt under the Highway Traffic Act.

He is to appear in Court in Owen Sound on Thursday, June 26, 2014.

(KENORA, ON) Members of the Kenora Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are investigating several break and enters that occurred in the Lakeside Area in the last few days.

On Friday May 30, 2014 at around 8:00 am police received a report that a resident came home to find someone had forced entry into the residence overnight. The homeowner was not at home when the break in occurred. Nothing appeared stolen in the residence.

On Saturday, May 31 2014 at 2:40 am, police received a call that a male suspect had entered a residence in the Lakeside area. The resident woke up and confronted the suspect who fled the scene. The suspect is described as a Caucasian male with black curly hair.

Police are also investigating two break ins to garages in the Lakeside area. On Tuesday June 3, 2014 police received reports of two garages being entered on First Street South. The suspect entered through a window in one and an insecure door in the other. A GPS was stolen from one of the garages.

The investigations into the incidents are continuing.

Once again, the OPP are advising the public to be aware of their personal safety at all times. Lock your doors, vehicles and outbuildings. For more safety tips see www.opp.ca.

(PARRY SOUND, ON) – Officers with the West Parry Sound Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were patrolling Seguin Township on June 3, 2014 at 12:20 am when they observed a traffic violation and stopped a Dodge Avenger on Roberts Lake Road.

Police conducted a check of the male driver and female passenger and subsequent investigation revealed the driver was suspended from operating a motor vehicle.

The male was arrested and search incident to arrest where a kilogram of suspected cocaine was seized. The male party became assaultive and damaged the OPP cruiser. While the officers were engaged with the male, the female passenger grabbed the suspected cocaine and fled in the vehicle.

A suspect apprehensive pursuit ensued with the vehicle failing to stop for the police and a spike belt was deployed. The vehicle was safely stopped and the female was arrested and suspected drugs recovered. The OPP estimate the drugs value at approximately $50,000.

Blake Tyler HUDSON, 31, of Loyalist Township is charged with the following:

Imitation firearm – use while committing offence – s. 85(2)(a) Criminal Code of Canada;

Possession of weapon for dangerous purpose – s. 88 CC;

Mischief under $5000 – s. 430(4) CC;

Assault peace officer – s. 270(1)(a) CC;

Traffic in schedule I substance – cocaine – s. 5(1) Controlled Drug and Substance Act (CDSA);

Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine – s. 5(2) CDSA;

Possession of schedule I substance – cocaine – s. 4(1) CDSA; and with

Drive while under suspension – s. 53(1) Highway Traffic Act;

Christine Ann MCCORMICK, 30, Thunder Bay is charged with:

Adult Flight while pursuant by Peace Officer-249.1(1) CC;
Dangerous operation of Motor Vehicle- 249 (1)(c) CC;
Traffic in schedule I substance – cocaine – s. 5(1) CDSA;

Possession of a schedule I substance for the purposes of trafficking – cocaine – s. 5(2) CDSA;
Possession of schedule I substance – cocaine – s. 4(1) CDSA;
Imitation firearm – use while committing offence – s. 85(2)(a) CC;
Possession of weapon for dangerous purpose – s. 88 CC; and with
Escape lawful custody – sec. 145(1)(a) CC

Both were held for bail and will appear in a Parry Sound Ontario Court of Justice today.

(Amherstview On,) On the 02nd of June 2014 at 3:21 pm a construction worker found a set of keys at 4575 Hwy 33 Loyalist Parkway by the Arches beside the Lakeside Park in Amherstview. The keys were turned into the Loyalist Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police.

There are number of keys as well as Key Fob(s) on the key ring. A female did call the Loyalist Detachment to inquire if any keys had been found. Unfortunately the keys had not been turned into the OPP at that time.

Please contact Loyalist OPP at 613 386-8601 or Napanee OPP at 613 354-3369, for further information

(TOWNSHIP OF GEORGIAN BLUFFS, ON) – On Sunday, June 1, 2014 at approximately 10:39 a.m., Grey County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of an assault at the Keady Trailer Park on Grey Rd. 16 in the Township of Georgian Bluffs.

The accused assaulted his roommate after learning that he had been evicted from the residence. The 27 year old male victim, who suffered minor injuries as a result of being pushed and punched by the accused, was examined by Grey County Emergency Services (EMS) who had attended the scene.

Bartley BERTRUM, 33, of Georgian Bluffs, was charged with assault. He is scheduled to appear in Court in Owen Sound on Thursday, June 26, 2014.

(MUNICIPALITY OF GREY HIGHLANDS, ON) – On Sunday, June 1, 2014 at approximately 9:45 a.m., Grey County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a single vehicle rollover on Hwy. 10 near Road 190 in the Municipality of Grey Highlands.

A 2003 Honda vehicle was travelling southbound on Hwy. 10 when the driver lost control of the vehicle. The vehicle rolled and came to rest in the west ditch. The driver was taken to hospital with minor injuries.

Michele BARRY, 50, of Mississauga, Ontario was charged with careless driving under the Highway Traffic Act.

(KIRKLAND LAKE, ON.) – Members of the Kirkland Lake Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged a local man with Mischief Under $5,000, Trespassing at Night and Drive While Under Suspension. The charges stem from damage done to a vehicle a 2004 Chevrolet Malibu. The car at the time of the incident was parked in the driveway of a residence located on Waite Avenue in Virginiatown, Ontario. The incident occurred at approximately 10:10 p.m. on June 2, 2014.

Charged is Miguel CHARBONNEAU age 28 of Virginiatown, Ontario. He is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Kirkland Lake on July 31, 2014.

(South Glengarry) – On June 2nd, 2014 at approximately 12:45pm, an SD&G OPP officer had the occasion to conduct a traffic stop on Old Highway 2, South Glengarry Township. A check of the male driver indicated that he was in contravention of conditions imposed from previous incidents.

Casey FRAAS (19) of Lancaster, Ontario was arrested and is charged with;

– Fail to Comply with Conditions (3 counts)

He was held in custody pending a court appearance (bail) in Cornwall court.

(South Glengarry) – On June 3rd, 2014 at approximately 5:45am, SD&G OPP officers responded to a report of a drug offence at the Ministry of Transportation (MTO) scales area on Highway 401, South Glengarry Township. Officers located and seized a small quantity of suspected marihuana and methamphetamine from the vehicle.

Robert PROVENCHER (60) of Compton, Quebec was arrested and is charged with;

– Possession of a Controlled Substance (2 counts)

He was released and schedule to appear in Alexandria court on August 6th, 2014.

(South Glengarry) – On June 3rd, 2014 at approximately 12:15pm, an OPP Highway Safety Division officer had the occasion to stop a commercial vehicle on Highway 401, South Glengarry Township. The stop resulted in a small quantity of cannabis resin (hash) seized from inside the vehicle. A further check of the male driver also indicated he was in contravention of a condition imposed from a previous incident.

Maninder SINGH (24) of Toronto, Ontario was arrested and is charged with;

– Possession of a Controlled Substance
– Fail to Comply with Conditions

He was released and scheduled to appear in Alexandria court on August 6th, 2014.

(MUNICIPALITY OF GREY HIGHLANDS, ON) – On Saturday, May 31, 2014 at approximately 8:41 a.m., Grey County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a break-in to a commercial business located in Ceylon, in the Municipality of Grey Highlands.

Sometime between 8:00 p.m. on Friday, May 30th and 8:00 a.m. May 31st, unknown person(s) forcibly entered the fenced compound at the rear of Sahara Garden Centre located on Grey Rd. 4, Ceylon.

A blue, 2003 New Holland tractor, Model TC 33D, with an attached front bucket and a rear mounted black, 7’ Wallenstein backhoe, Model 750 was stolen from the compound.

The total value of the equipment is valued at $33,000.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the 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 Web Tip to www.crimestop-gb.org. You may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

(CHATHAM-KENT, ON) On June 3, 2014, just after 10:00 p.m., Chatham-Kent Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers were conducting a RIDE (Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere) program at Highway 40 and Creek Road, when a Ford van entered and stopped for the officers.

While officers were speaking with the driver, 52 year old David BULLER, from Chatham, it was determined that he had been consuming alcoholic beverages.

Subsequent tests indicated that he was over the legal limit and will appear in a Chatham court on July 4, 2014, to answer to the following charges:

Driving With More Than 80 mgs of Alcohol in Blood, under the Criminal Code of Canada

Driving Motor Vehicle With Liquor Readily Available, under the Liquor Licence Act

Chatham-Kent OPP would like to remind drivers that there is no safe amount of alcohol consumption when driving. If you consume alcoholic beverages, plan for a safe ride home by using a designated driver, a taxi or public transit to ensure that you and others sharing the road arrive safely.

(HUNTSVILLE, ON) Over the past 2 weeks Huntsville Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have investigated numerous thefts from motor vehicles in different locations in Huntsville. In most of the complaints it was found that the vehicles have been left unlocked with personal items being left inside, including wallets that contained cash and identification.

Huntsville OPP would like to remind members of the community to take all of their valuables out of their vehicles, park it in a well-lit area and lock the doors.

Anyone with any information about these thefts from vehicles is asked to contact Huntsville OPP or Crime Stoppers.

(NAPANEE, ON) – The Napanee Crime Unit of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are presently investigating a report of an attempted assault. On Sunday night, June 1, 2014 just before midnight, an adult female attended the Napanee Fairgrounds to sleep in one of the dugouts. Once there, she advises she was approached by an unknown male who attempted to assault her.

The victim advised investigators that she was able to flee without harm.

Investigators would like to speak to anyone who was in or near the fairgrounds between 11:30 pm and 3:00 am that night, or that may have information about this incident. There is no description of the man.

The OPP encourages everyone to practice personal safety at all times. Safety tips can be found at www.opp.ca

(CITY OF KAWARTHA LAKES, ON.) – A recent vehicle stop conducted by the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has resulted in a small quantity of marihuana being seized and charges being laid.

On June 4, 2014 officers were on patrol in the Fenelon Falls area and approached a vehicle in the parking lot of the local beach. While speaking with the four occupants the officers determined that marihuana was present in the vehicle.

After investigation, Robert BAIRD, 18 years of age, of Lindsay, was arrested and charged with possession of marihuana, under 30 grams, contrary to the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act. 8.6 grams of marihuana was seized from the accused.

Further investigation resulted in additional criminal charges and the accused will appear for a bail hearing today in Lindsay.

(LAKE OF BAYS, ON) On Sunday June 1, 2014 Huntsville Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) was made aware of a break and enter that had taken place on Highway #117 near Dorset Ontario.

Sometime between May 19, 2014 and June 1, 2014 unknown culprits broke out a window, cut into the wall underneath and entered the house. Once inside the culprits managed to remove a flat screen TV, a bag of battery operated tools and a safe containing several firearms. A list of guns that were stolen includes:

Winchester shot gun

Winchester 9410,

Ruger Falling Block,

Ruger revolver British Small Arms,

2 Anschutz, Thompson Centre Pro-Hunter,

Marlin 4570,

Bond Arms Snake Slayer IV,

Stevens 22 Hornet,

American Classic 22 Government semi-automatic,

Baretta semi-automatic,

Taurus PT1911AR semi-automatic

2 Taurus revolvers.

Any firearm in the hands of an untrained person is always a concern but when this many firearms are stolen it causes a greater concern for police and for public safety.

Huntsville OPP continues to investigate this break and enter with the assistance of the Muskoka Crime Unit. Anyone with any information is asked to contact Huntsville OPP or Crime Stoppers.