On June 3, 2014 at 9:32 a.m., the Guelph Police went to the area of 139 Grange Street to investigate a cyclist struck by a vehicle. The female cyclist received minor injuries and the driver was charged with turn not in safety under the Highway Traffic Act.
Overnight the Guelph Police received three reports from Guelph residents reporting thefts from their cars. The locations were Ironwood Road, Pheasant Run and Elmira Road.
This crime is easily avoided by locking your cars and by keeping valuables out of sight or removed from your vehicle. If you do fall victim to this crime, please report using the Guelph Police CopLogic online reporting system. You can find this on the Guelph Police website – http://guelphpolice.com/cop-logic.
The Chatham-Kent police have arrested a man in connection with a domestic incident last month in Chatham.
On May 23, 2014 around 11:30 p.m. a verbal argument began between the man and his common-law wife. The argument escalated into a physical altercation as the man assaulted the woman. The woman fled the residence with her young child.
The woman was taken to the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance for medical attention and was admitted to the Intensive Care Unit with serious injuries. She has since been released.
Yesterday afternoon, police located the man and he was arrested. The 33-year-old Chatham man has been charged with aggravated assault. He has been held in custody pending a bail hearing.
– Sometime yesterday between 9:00 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. unknown suspect(s) entered a residence on Robertson Avenue in Chatham through an unlocked window. Once inside, the suspect(s) stole electronics and jewelry. Anyone with information is asked to contact Constable Greg Dilliott at 519-436-6600 extension #87278.
– Sometime June 2 between 6:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. unknown suspect(s) entered an apartment on Merritt Avenue in Chatham. Once inside, the suspect(s) stole clothing and cash. Anyone with information is asked to contact Constable Ken Morrell at 519-436-6600 extension #87272.
Anonymous callers may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) and may be eligible for a cash reward.
Around noon yesterday, police responded to a two-vehicle collision on McNaughton Avenue.
Neither driver was injured. Total damages were estimated at $1300.
A 60-year-old Wallaceburg woman was charged with failing to make a safe lane change.
Shortly after 4:00 p.m. yesterday afternoon, police investigated a collision between a motor vehicle and cyclist on Emma Street in Chatham.
No one was injured. The 19-year-old female cyclist was charged with the by-law offence of riding her bicycle on the sidewalk.
The Chatham-Kent police would like to remind cyclists that the Ontario Highway Traffic Act defines bicycles as vehicles that belong on the road. Riding on the road means riding with other traffic. This is only safe when all motorists use the same rules of the road.
With the warm weather upon us, motorists will see an increase in cyclists, pedestrians and motorcyclists. Please slow down and share the roadway with all road users. Let’s make this a safe summer for everyone.
Occurrence #: BA14025475
Date: Tuesday, June 3, 2014 – 3:26pm
The Barrie Police Marine Unit was dispatched to respond to an overturned kayak in Kempenfelt Bay. Initial reports advised that there was a person in distress in the water swimming toward shore. A nearby boater, Barrie Police and emergency services assisted in bringing two persons out of the water. One of the kayakers was treated for hypothermia and transported to the Royal Victoria Hospital.
Thursday, May 29, 2014
On Monday, May 26, 2014 the London Police Cyber Crime Unit arrested a London man after an Internet luring investigation that began in August 2013.
As a result of evidence obtained, 23-year-old Christopher Farrow was charged with the following Criminal Code of Canada offences:
Telecommunication with person believed to be under 18 for a criminal purpose, contrary to section 172.1(1)(a)
Three counts of telecommunication with person believed to be under 16 for a criminal purpose, contrary to section 172.1(1)(b)
The London Police Service is a member of the Provincial Strategy to protect children from sexual abuse and exploitation on the internet. The Strategy has been made possible by a grant from the Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services.
The London Police Sexual Assault and Child Abuse Section are continuing their investigation of an abduction that took place on Saturday May 24, 2014 in the area of Southdale Road and Adelaide Street south. We wish to express our thanks to members of the public that have provided information that may assist in the investigation.
The London Police have set up a tip email address and tip phone line for this investigation to assist with members of the public who wish to provide information;
Email – [email protected]
Phone – 519-660-5842
The description of driver is: male, Asian, 5’8
Wednesday, May 28, 2014
The London Police Sexual Assault and Child Abuse Section are currently investigating an abduction that took place on Saturday, May 24, 2014 in the area of Southdale Road and Adelaide Street south.
Two females, 9 and 11 years old, were walking in the area of Southdale Road east of Adelaide Street when they were approached by a male driving a motor vehicle at about 7:30 pm. The male was not known to the girls. The male enticed the girls into the vehicle then drove them to Springbank Park in west London. The male and the girls walked in the area of Storybook Gardens and the wading pool before returning to the vehicle. The male then drove the girls to a fast food outlet near Wellington and Commissioners Roads, arriving at 9:50 pm, where the male purchased food for the girls. He then drove them back to Springbank Park where they consumed the food. The male then drove the girls back to the area of Southdale Road and Adelaide Street where he dropped off one of the girls. That girl walked home, arriving at 11:10 pm. The male left the area with the other girl and went to an unknown location where the child was sexually assaulted. The child was then driven back to the area of Southdale Road and Adelaide Street and dropped off, at about 11:40 pm. Both girls are now home with their parents. Neither of the girls sustained any physical injuries.
The description of driver is: male, Asian, 5’8
(Ottawa) – Join Us-We’re Recruiting!
The Ottawa Police Service is recruiting and wants to reflect the diversity of our community. Interested applicants are invited to attend an information session on Wednesday, June 11, 2014 from 6:00pm to 9:00pm, to learn more about career opportunities in policing and to meet the Ottawa Police Service Recruitment Team. Registration is not required.
WHERE: Chambers, Ben Franklin Place
101 Centrepointe Drive
TIME: 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
For further information, please visit our website at www.ottawapolice.ca
(ARRAN TWP, ON) – On May 30, 2014 at 6:27 pm, the South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a 2 vehicle crash involving a motorcycle along Bruce County Road 17 in Arran Township. Officers attended with members of the Arran-Tara Fire Department, Bruce County EMS and members of the Saugeen Shores Police service to find that an east bound Black Yamaha motorcycle struck a Green Ford crew cab pick-up truck.
The motorcycle rider, a 33 year old Chatsworth Township man, is being treated in hospital for his injuries. There were no other injuries reported.
The OPP Technical Traffic Collision Investigation unit was called to the scene to assist the South Bruce OPP with the crash.
Bruce County Road 17 was closed between Bruce County Road 3 and the B-line for the safety of emergency responders. It has since re-opened to traffic.
The investigation is in its early stages.
The South Bruce OPP is requesting anyone with information that can assist police to call 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or send a web-tip to crimestop-gb.org, where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.
On June 2, 2014, at approximately 2:35 a.m., Emergency Services attended the 1800 block of 9th Avenue East for a house fire. The fire was at the rear of the house and had spread to an upper deck and roof of the residence. The owner of the house woke to discover the fire and escaped without injury. Fire crews quickly battled the blaze and prevented it from spreading to a neighbouring house which received some minor damage due to the heat generated from the fire. The fire initially appeared to be suspicious and investigators from the Ontario Fire Marshalls Office were called in to investigate. The scene was secured by the Owen Sound Police during the investigation. Investigators from the Fire Marshalls Office along with officers from the fire department and the Owen Sound Police Service examined the scene through the afternoon and evening. While the fire remains under investigation, it no longer appears to be suspicious or deliberately set.
(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Norfolk County Detachment is investigating a home invasion at a St Johns Road East, Woodhouse, Norfolk County, Ontario address.
On Monday, June 2, 2014 at approximately 4:37 p.m., police responded to the address after two unknown males attended the residence and gained entry.
Investigation determined that the two suspects attended the residence and sprayed the owner with a noxious substance. Both males then entered the home and proceeded to remove a quantity of prescription medication.
Both males then fled from the residence and were last seen running through the rear yard of the property.
The first suspect is being described as white male, 6’0, approximately 22 to 23 years of age, thin build, dark hair and was wearing a dark coloured muscle shirt.
The second suspect is described as a white male, approximately 22 years of age, thin build and was wearing a baseball cap.
The Norfolk County OPP Crime Unit is continuing to investigate and is seeking assistance from the public. If anyone has any information regarding this incident, they are being asked to contact the Norfolk County OPP Detachment at 1-888-310-1122.
The OPP reminds all members of the public to be aware of their personal safety at all times and to be extremely vigilant when any stranger arrives at your home. The OPP’s website, www.opp.ca, contains a number of useful resources, tips and links.
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 – TIPS (8477) or leave an anonymous online message at www.helpsolvecrime.com where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000.
The investigation is continuing.
(Prince Edward County, ON)â€â€On June 02, 2014 officers with the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Prince Edward County detachment had an increased presence at the Sandbanks Provincial Park during “Skip Day†where thousands of area high school students had attended the beach. The OPP assisted Park Enforcement Officers in identifying and investigating violations and ensuring public safety.
The OPP conducted a RIDE check located at County Road 12, Sandbanks. At 4:30pm OPP stopped a motor vehicle. The male driver appeared to have been consuming alcohol. 18-year old, Quinton LOVE of Belleville was arrested for Operation With Over 80mgs. of Alcohol, contrary to Section 253(1)(b) of the Criminal Code of Canada.
The accused was later released from police custody on a promise to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice, Picton on June 25, 2014.