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(HALIBURTON, ON) – On Saturday May 31, 2014 at approximately 7:00 pm officers from the Haliburton Highlands Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a serious ATV collision in Fort Irwin, Municipality of Dysart et al Ontario. OPP indicate that a lone male was operating a 1996 Honda ATV on Harburn Road near Dunn Road when he collided with a tree and sustained life threatening injuries. The male was not wearing a helmet at the time of the collision. The 64 year old male from Haliburton Ontario was transported by ambulance to Haliburton hospital and then relocated to a Toronto area hospital by air ambulance. His name is being withheld pending notifications. The collision is currently under investigation by OPP collision investigators.

(ESSEX, ON) -The pedestrian killed in a crash last evening has been identified.

Andrew GYORGY, age 16, of Essex, was struck by a westbound vehicle on Essex County Road 50 in Essex, near Gloucester Drive while pushing his dirt bike also heading westbound.

The cause of the crash remains under investigation.

Essex County Road 50 between Wright Road and Meadows Road (County Road 14) has been re-opened.

(ESSEX, ON) -The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) along with Essex Fire and Rescue Services and Emergency Medical Service (EMS) is currently at the scene of fatal motor vehicle collision on Essex County Road 50 in Essex. .

Officers were called to Essex County Road 50 near Gloucester Drive at approximately 9:50 p.m. for a crash involving a vehicle and a pedestrian.

The OPP Technical Traffic Collision Investigator (TTCI) is currently on scene and Essex County Road 50 between Wright Road and Meadows Road (County Road 41) is expected to remain closed for several hours as the investigation is conducted.

The deceased pedestrian has not been identified pending notification of next of kin.

Further updates will be provided as they become available.

(Algonquin Provincial Park, ON) – Today, the Underwater Search and Recovery Unit of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) located two missing males in Opeongo Lake, Algonquin Provincial Park. Tim Kolder, 19 years of age of Mississauga and Jeremy Marrows, 21 years of age of Georgetown had been missing since May 15, 2014 when their canoes capsized.

The cause of death of both men will be determined through post mortem examinations that will be conducted at a future date.

The OPP would like to thank everyone for their assistance in the search.

One male is facing charges after robbing a convenience store in Renfrew on Monday May 26. At approximately 1:45am a lone male entered the Mac’s Milk/Shell Station at 376 Raglan St S Renfrew. The male had covered his face and was brandishing an edged weapon. He robbed the lone clerk of cash and cigarettes. He fled the store on foot and police were notified. A short time later police located and arrested a male for this robbery. A search warrant was executed at a residence in Renfrew and stolen property was recovered. Darren PEARCE 29, of Renfrew was charged with robbery with a weapon, wearing a disguise during the commission of an offence, assault with a weapon, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, and 2 counts of breach of probation. He appeared in bail court in Pembroke on May 27 where he was remanded into custody until June 11 in Pembroke. Detective Constable Trevor Nicholas is leading the investigation.

A home on Ottawa St in Arnprior was broken into overnight Saturday May 24. A door was kicked in and a PS3 game was stolen. There is a suspect and Provincial Constable Mark Young is investigating.

A trailer on Matawatchan Road in Greater Madawaska Township was broken into over the winter. The owner discovered the break in when they opened the trailer for the summer season. A window was broken to gain access. Provincial Constable Mark Yarmel is investigating.

Several buildings owned by the Ministry of Northern Development on Magnesium Road were broken into on 26 May. It is not known when they were entered or if anything was taken. Provincial Constable Mark Yarmel is investigating.

A 57 year old Township of Malahide man was airlifted to hospital after being run over by a farm packer being pulled by a tractor. The accident occurred at approximately 11:43am on May 30, 2014 on a rural property on Eden Line between Plank Road and Sandytown Rd, Township of Bayham.

At the time of the accident the 57 year old male was cutting the lawn around a cabin situated on the property. He was in the process of walking backwards with the push mower as a farm tractor passed behind him. Police investigation revealed that the victim had observed the farm tractor but did not realize that it was towing a cultivator and behind that the packer. Thinking it was clear the victim stepped backwards into the path of the packer and was run over.

The victim was subsequently airlifted to hospital in critical condition.

Police have deemed the incident not to be suspicious in nature and was accidental. The Ministry of Labour is not investigating.

(South Dundas) – On May 30th, 2014 at approximately 2:00am, SD&G OPP officers responded to a report of a family dispute at a residence on County Road 31, South Dundas Township. A verbal argument had occurred between family members. Investigation at the scene resulted in a quantity (114grams) of suspected crack cocaine seized by police from a female at the residence. The street value of the substance is estimated at $10,000.

The 24 year old female was arrested and is charged with;

– Possession of a Controlled Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking

She was released and scheduled to appear in Morrisburg court on July 8th, 2014.

(South Glengarry) – On May 29th, 2014 at approximately 3:00pm, SD&G OPP officers were conducting Reduced Impaired Drivers Everywhere (RIDE) spot checks at an onramp to Highway 401, South Glengarry Township. A check of a male driver indicated his driving privileges were disqualified.

Hilton BISSONNETTE JR (39) of Cornwall, Ontario was arrested and is charged with;

– Drive While Disqualified

He was released and scheduled to appear in Alexandria court on July 9th, 2014.

(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Norfolk County Detachment responded to an incident after being contacted by a concerned citizen at an Erie Street, Long Point, Norfolk County, Ontario address.

On Thursday, May 29, 2014 at approximately 9:09 a.m., police responded to the Long Point Provincial Park after being contacted by a concerned citizen after locating what appeared to be an explosive device.

Through investigation it was determined that a device had washed up along the shoreline which was retrieved by a resident who immediately contacted police.

The OPP Explosives Disposal Unit (EDU) attended and removed the device which was determined to be a firework mortar.

The OPP are urging all residents to never handle anything that may appear to be an explosive or explosive device. They become dangerous as they deteriorate, and even in good condition present risks to the community. If anyone locates any suspected explosives or explosive devices, please do no touch or handle them in anyway and contact your nearest police authority immediately at 1-888-310-1122.

(NORTH BAY, ON) – On May 30, 2014 at approximately 2:15 a.m., a member of the North Bay Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop on Algonquin Avenue, North Bay.

As a result of an investigation James MCINTYRE, age 27, of North Bay was charged with Driving with More than 80 mgs of Alcohol in Blood, section 253(1)(b) and Driving While Ability Impaired, section 253(1)(a) of the Criminal Code of Canada.

The accused was released from custody and is required to attend the Ontario Court of Justice in North Bay on June 10, 2014.

Anyone with information regarding impaired drivers is asked to call the OPP at 1-888-310-1122.

(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Norfolk County Detachment is urging all parents and caregivers to speak to their teens about safety if they plan on attending any after-prom or field parties.

The OPP are warning all parents and caregivers of the inherent dangers of attending and/or hosting after-prom parties. Property owners can, and have been held civilly responsible for injuries sustained to persons on their property. Police want to make it very clear that unsupervised after-prom parties and/or “field parties” are unsafe environments for anyone. Police are continually called to investigate criminal reports of assaults, drug and alcohol offences, sexual assaults, thefts, mischief and other related crimes stemming from these types of parties.

Emergency services providers often have great difficulty accessing victims injured during these events. Police are encouraging parents and caregivers to speak with young people about the associated dangers of attending such events and find alternative activities for them to partake in. Police have investigated associated incidents in which serious bodily harm and death have occurred.

Everyone has a part to play in community safety and it is our hope that anyone with information on suspected field parties or unsupervised after-prom parties will contact their nearest police authority at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

(KENORA, ON) Members of the Kenora Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are continuing to investigate two complaints of break and enters in the last two weeks where suspects entered homes while occupants were sleeping.

On Monday May 19, 2014 police received a report that an unknown suspect had entered a residence in the Lakeside area of Kenora around 4:30 am. One of the occupants woke up and saw the suspect in the residence. The suspect fled the scene upon waking the occupant.

As a result of a media release on May 20, 2014 about the Lakeside incident, OPP received another complaint of a similar incident on May 16, 2014. Police were advised that an unknown suspect entered a home in the South Park Subdivision around 4:00 am. The occupant woke and saw the suspect in the residence. The suspect fled the scene.

A witness was able to provide a detailed description of the suspect. An OPP Forensic Artist/Reconstruction Analyst completed a facial approximation of the suspect. (see photo attached to this release).

The OPP reminds all members of the public to be aware of their personal safety at all times. The OPP’s website, www.opp.ca, contains a number of useful resources, tips and links.

The investigation is continuing.

Anyone with information on this incident is asked to call the Detective Sergeant Jeff Duggan of the Kenora OPP Criminal Investigation Unit at 1-807-548-5534 or Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS). Call the police or 911 immediately if you suspect someone has broken into your home or if you see any suspicious activity.