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(CITY OF KAWARTHA LAKES, ON.) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is currently investigating the theft of copper wire from a local business.

On May 31, 2014 the OPP attended the LaFarge site on Kawartha Lakes Road 20 in the former Manvers Township, in response to a break, enter and theft of copper wire. The value of the copper wire stolen is estimated at $50 000.

The Forensic Identification Unit attended the scene to assist with the investigation.

Anyone having information on this crime or any others is asked to contact the City of Kawartha Lakes OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Information can also be reported anonymously by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or by going to www.khcs.ca and submitting an anonymous tip online.

(KEARNEY, ON) On Wednesday, May 28, 2014 at approximately 3:40 p.m., the Almaguin Highlands Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) was called to investigate the theft of 2 chainsaws.

On Tuesday, May 27, 2014 between 1:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m., unknown person(s) entered the Highway 518 East location and stole the saws. The first chainsaw is described as a Stihl MS 461 and the second one is a Stihl MS 460 Magnum. The chainsaws are valued at approximately $1000.

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.”

(JOLY TOWNSHIP) The Almaguin Highlands Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) attended a plane crash at the South River/Sundridge District Airport that sent the pilot to hospital.

On Saturday, May 31, 2014 at approximately 11:30 a.m., the pilot while operating his white Piper hit a tree on the runway while attempting to land his plane. David LANE, 63 was taken to hospital with non-life threatening injuries. There were no passengers in the plane. The Transportation Safety Board is investigating the crash.

(STRONG TWP, ON) The Almaguin Highlands Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating the theft of a home-made All-terrain-vehicle (ATV) plow and trailer. Sometime between Saturday May 31, 2014 at 9:00 p.m. and June 1, 2014 unknown person(s) entered the South Horn Lake Road property and stole the trailer and plow.

The plow is described as 3.5 feet long and red in colour. The trailer is described as green with 14 inch duster winter tires on chrome rims. The value of the missing items is approximately $1000.

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.”

(ESSA TOWNSHIP, ON) – Officers from the Nottawasaga Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) wish to inform the public of safety tips to prevent encounters with bears after they have received information about sightings in the area.

Last night, just after 9:00PM, a full size grown bear was observed in the area of Gold Park Gate and the 5th Line of Essa Township. This bear appeared to have a slight limp and may have an injured front leg. Other sightings have also occurred in this area and involve 2 cubs. It is possible that this bear is trying to locate a source of food for her cubs and herself.

Residents are reminded to practice these safety tips to prevent bears from wandering onto their property:

Putting garbage out only on the morning of collection.
Storing garbage in waste containers with tight-fitting lids.
Put away bird feeders and offer natural alternatives like flowers, nesting boxes and fresh water.
Clean outdoor grills after each use, including the grease trap underneath.

If you encounter a bear and your personal safety is threatened, you are urged to call the OPP immediately by dialling 911.

To report bear sightings (non urgent), residents can contact 1-866-514-2327, which is the Ministry of Natural Resources Bear Reporting Line.

As well, for further safety tips and information, residents can visit the Ministry of Natural Resources website at www.mnr.gov.on.ca and query bear wise.

(NORWICH TOWNSHIP, ON.) – Officers from the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau – Central Drug Enforcement Unit and Community Drug Action Team (CDAT) with the assistance of the Oxford County OPP and OPP Tactics and Rescue Unit (TRU) members, conducted a search warrant at a residence on Cedar Line on May 31, 2014 in Norwich Township.

The warrant led to the seizure of 87.3 grams of Methylenedioxypyrovalerone (MDVP- commonly referred to as “Bath Salts”), 37 grams of Cannabis Marihuana Bud, 21 Cannabis Marihuana Plants and approximately $2,500 in cash. Also seized were three firearms, ammunition and one vehicle.

Police arrested and charged two males as a result of this investigation.

Charged with the following is, 33 year old Justin ELSBRIE and 27 year old Nathan TAYLOR, both of Norwich Township:

Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – Other Drug (MDPV)
Possession of a Schedule II substance for the purpose of trafficking – Cannabis Marihuana
Produce a Schedule II substance – Cannabis Marihuana
Import a Schedule I substance – Other Drug (MDPV)
Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000

Both were held for bail hearings, and are scheduled to appear in Woodstock Court on the June 2, 2014.

(CHATHAM-KENT, ON) On May 31, 2014, a Chatham-Kent Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer was conducting RADAR enforcement on Highway 401 near Charing Cross Road.

Just before 5:00 p.m., the officer observed a westbound Chevrolet Malibu that appeared to be exceeding the posted speed limit of 100 km/hr. The RADAR registered a speed of 174 km/hr.

Shaun SLOAN, age 28, from Romeoville, IL, has been charged with Race A Motor Vehicle, contrary to the Highway Traffic Act. The driver’s licence has been suspended and the vehicle impounded for a period of seven days, as per statute.

(NORTHUMBERLAND, ON) – On Thursday April 24, 2014 a Northumberland Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer on general patrol stopped the driver of an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) in Cramahe Township for not wearing a helmet. An investigation into the ownership of the ATV has resulted in charges being laid by OPP.

The 32 year old male driver was stopped without a helmet on a 2005 Yamaha Grizzly 660 ATV on County Road 21 near Cowie Road in Cramahe Township at approximately 5:43pm on April 2014. He was unable to produce valid ownership or insurance for the machine which resulted in a follow-up investigation by Northumberland OPP’s Street Response Team (SRT).

As a result of this follow-up investigation, it was determined that the Yamaha was reported to Durham Regional Police as stolen from the Whitby area in 2005.

Northumberland OPP’s SRT members concluded their investigation on Wednesday May 28, 2014 and have arrested and charged Troy SAUNDERS, 42 from Belleville, Ontario with one count each of trafficking in stolen goods and possession of property obtained by crime under the Criminal Code.

The accused was released on a promise to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Picton, Ontario on Wednesday June 25, 2014.

(HALIBURTON, ON) – On Friday May 30, 2014 at 9:45 pm Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Haliburton Highlands Detachment responded to a single motor vehicle rollover on Haliburton Lake Road in the Municipality of Dysart et al. A lone female occupant was operating her 2006 Buick when she left the roadway and entered the ditch and the vehicle rolled over. It was determined that the driver had been consuming alcohol and she was arrested at the scene and transported to the OPP detachment for breath tests.

As a result, Carol BATEMAN age 53 from Eagle Lake Ontario has been charged with the following:

Driving with Over 80 Milligrams of Alcohol
Impaired Driving

The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Minden on July 02, 2014.

(Bancroft, Ontario) – On Saturday the 31st of May 2014, officers from the Bancroft detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to the report of a person supplying youths with alcohol in Cardiff, Ontario. Investigation into the incident revealed that an adult male had supplied alcohol to youth between the ages of 12 and 16 years old.

A 22 year old male of Cardiff, Ontario has been charged with knowingly supplying liquor to a person under the age of 19 years. He has been issued a summons to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Bancroft on the 05th of August 2014.

The name of the accused is not being released to protect the identity of the youth involved.

(CHATHAM-KENT, ON) On May 30, 2014, just after 11:00 p.m., Chatham-Kent Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers were conducting a RIDE (Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere) program on Highway 401 at Queens Line, when a Dodge Charger entered and stopped for the officers.

Officers spoke with the driver of the vehicle. Subsequent OPP investigation resulted in the officers seizing a small amount of suspected marihuana.

The 42 year old driver, Karyn ROBINSON, from Windsor, has been charged with Possession of Marihuana, under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act.

She is scheduled to appear in a Chatham court on July 3, 2014, 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, Oxford.

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.

Today, at approximately 7:00am, officers located the suspect and vehicle at a residence in North Grenville. The driver, a 52 year-old Grenville man, was arrested at his home and is presently in custody facing charges.

He is scheduled to appear for in the Ontario Court of Justice, Brockville, today.

(Bancroft, Ontario) – On Friday the 30th of May 2014, Officers from the Bancroft detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to the report of an assault that had occurred on Bay Lake Road in Faraday Township. Investigation into the incident revealed that an adult male had physically assaulted and adult female.

As a result of the incident, a 43 year old male of Bancroft, Ontario was arrested and has been charged with assault and fail to comply with a probation order. He was held in custody pending a bail hearing at the Ontario Court of Justice in Belleville, Ontario on the 31st of May 2014. His next scheduled court appearance is at the Ontario Court of Justice in Belleville on the 02nd of June 2014.

The incident is a domestic investigation and the name of the accused is not being released to protect the identity of the victim.