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(MUNICIPALITY OF WHITESTONE, ON) – The West Parry Sound Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) investigated a single motor vehicle collision in Dunchurch which resulted in thousands of dollars of property damage.

On May 28, 2014 at approximately 4:03 p.m. a commercial motor vehicle was travelling westbound on Highway 124 when he drove off the roadway, hitting two parked vehicles, through a fence and came to rest in an adjacent parking lot. No injuries resulted from the collision.

The driver, Wayne FARMER, 55 years of age from North Bay was issued a Provincial Offence Notice for Careless Driving contrary to the Highway Traffic Act. This charge carries a total payable fine of $490 and 6 demerit points.

(CHATHAM-KENT, ON) Chatham-Kent Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) advises of a lane closure and slow down on Highway 401 westbound in the Municipality of Chatham-Kent as a result of a collision involving a tractor trailer which occurred Wednesday evening.

Chatham-Kent OPP has closed the right lane of Highway 401 between Duart Road and Orford Road to facilitate the off-loading of the contents of the trailer and will be conducting a traffic slowdown later this morning for the removal of the tractor trailer from the north ditch in that area.

Chatham-Kent OPP is asking motorists to exercise caution while Emergency Crews are at the scene and will be in and out of their vehicles.

(PETROLIA, ON) Lambton Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is reminding the public to immediately notify the OPP if confronted with a suspicious event or situation or an event that is illegal or that may be illegal.

On May 26, 2014 just before 6:00 p.m. a young girl out for a walk with her dog on North Street, in Petrolia, was approached by a suspicious male operating a brown van or Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) that had dark windows.

Although this was not an attempt to abduct, there was a suggestion by the older male driver to have the female go to his residence for candy. The female then ran away to get help and the suspicious male drove off.

The male driver, who never got out of his vehicle, was approximately 50 to 60 years of age, almost bald with white stubble on his head, and he was wearing sunglasses. Further, he was wearing a brown shirt and he also had a dark mark on his left temple like a birth mark or age spot.

Anyone with information that may assist Lambton OPP with this incident or any similar incidents is encouraged to report it to the Lambton OPP or your nearest police authority.

(ROCKLAND, ON) – On May 28, 2014 at approximately 10:00pm Constable FLINT responded to Eliot Street in Rockland. The Rockland Fire Department was at the scene of an enclosed garbage area that was set on fire.

Garbage as well as several plastic recycling bails were lit. The fire was initiated in a condo complex in between 2 condos. As a result, the heat from the fire caused the sidings on both buildings to melt and be damaged.

Through the investigation, it was determined that three (3) youths were seen rnnning from the area.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Russell County OPP at 1-888-310-1122.

(CHATHAM-KENT, ON) On May 28, 2014, just before 7:30 p.m., Chatham-Kent Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers responded to a collision involving a single motor vehicle on Highway 401 near Orford Road.

The collision occurred when a Volvo tractor trailer left the roadway as it was traveling westbound on Highway 401. The vehicle then flipped over onto its roof and came to rest in the north ditch.

The male driver, 41 year old Jagmohan DHOAT, from Brampton, has been charged with Careless Driving, contrary to the Highway Traffic Act.

No injuries were reported.

(CLARENCE-ROCKLAND, ON) – Today, at approximately 6:15 am, members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Russell County detachment responded to a single vehicle crash on Duquette Road between Pilon and Brazeau in the City of Clarence Rockland.

A vehicle, driven by a 39 year-old woman, left the roadway entered the ditch and rolled. Clarence Rockland Fire service attended to free the lone driver who was airlifted to hospital with serious, life-threatening injuries.

The cause of the collision is still under investigation and Duquette Road between Pilon and Brazeau remains closed.

Anyone with information about this crash is asked to contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122.

(QUINTE WEST, ON) – On Wednesday May 28th, 2014 at approximately 11:00pm Quinte West OPP received information that a 2014 GMC Silverado pickup truck that was stolen from Napanee and used to steal gasoline was in the area of Hamilton Rd.in the City of Quinte West.

The truck was located by police on Hamilton Rd near Graham Rd. Police attempted to stop the truck but the fleeing suspect vehicle would not stop for police.

Police followed the vehicle and eventually a male exited the vehicle while the vehicle was still in motion. The vehicle entered a parking lot on Heber St/ in Trenton striking a parked vehicle.

A 19 year old male was taken into custody and has been charged with Possession of Property Obtained by Crime, Dangerous Operation of a Motor Vehicle, Flight from Police as well as Theft.

The 19 year old is being held for a bail hearing today at The Ontario Court of Justice 15 Bridge St West, Belleville.

(THUNDER BAY, ON) – On May 23, 2014 Drug Enforcement Officers of the Combined Forces Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau executed a Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) search warrant at a North Algonquin Street residence in Thunder Bay.

66 year old Wayne ALENKO of Thunder Bay, 53 year old Gordon YELLOWHEAD of Fort Hope and 41 year old Beverley JACOB of Webequie were arrested and charged with:

1) Possession of Oxycodone for the Purpose of Trafficking contrary to the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act

2) Possession of Property Obtained by Crime over $5000 contrary to the Criminal Code of Canada.

ALENKO was also charged with Possession of Marihuana for the Purpose of Trafficking and Trafficking in Oxycodone contrary to the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act.

Police investigators seized a total of 239.2 grams of Marihuana with a street value of $4784, 171.5 – 5mg Oxycodone pills with a street value of $6860 and $1505 in Canadian Currency.

The Combined Forces Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau consists of members from the Ontario Provincial Police – Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau, the Thunder Bay Police Service, the Nishnawbe-Aski Police Service and the Anishnabek Police Service.

(HALIBURTON, ON) – In the evening hours of May 17, 2014 a very large house party occurred at 1652 Contau Lake Road in the Municipality of Highlands East Ontario. The details of the party were advertised through social media and an estimated 150 people were in attendance, the majority of which were from Haliburton County and under 19 years of age. Persons gained access to the residence by breaking in through a window and then opening the front door which allowed unlimited access for the large gathering. The party was held without the knowledge or consent of the property owner. Many of those in attendance were unaware that they were actually committing an offence by being in the residence. Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Haliburton Highlands Detachment commenced an investigation utilizing the OPP Identification Unit, Crime Unit and detachment uniform members. Evidence including DNA was recovered at the scene and has been sent for analysis. There was a significant amount of damage done to the interior of the residence, which police estimate to be at $25,000. Officers indicated that the residence was ‘trashed’. At this time police have arrested and charged a 16 year old male from Minden with Mischief Over $5000 and Break & Enter. The investigation is still on-going and further charges are presumed to be forthcoming.

OPP are asking area residents to be constantly observing for suspicious vehicles, persons and activity in their areas. OPP Community Services Officer Paul Potter indicates that parents should be aware of the location and type of event that their children are attending and that they check with the property owners or parents first. This planning will help our young people from potentially being involved in situations where under-age drinking or criminal activity could be taking place.

(ORO-MEDONTE TOWNSHIP, ON) – This afternoon at 2:17PM, an officer from the Southern Georgian Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) observed a motor vehicle travelling at a high rate of speed southbound in the area of Line 2, Oro-Medonte Township.

The motorcycle continued southbound and became involved in a motor vehicle collision with a police vehicle just south of the intersection of Line 2 and

(ORILLIA, ON) – On May 28, 2014, at approximately 2:54 a.m., the Orillia Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were dispatched to a complaint involving a male party who was assaulted and stabbed.

Officers attended an Orillia address after receiving complaints of yelling and screaming between a male and female. When officers arrived at the location of the incident they found a male party suffering from a stab wound to the chest. The victim was transported to hospital with undisclosed injuries.

The OPP are continuing their investigation but have arrested and charged a female with Attempted Murder and Aggravated Assault.

She was held in custody pending a bail hearing in Barrie tomorrow.

(MUNICIPALITY OF NORTH PERTH, ON) On Tuesday May 27, 2014, shortly before 11 a.m., Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers were called to a collision involving a tractor trailer and a car on Mitchell Rd. South in front of Erie Meats in LIstowel.

Investigation revealed that a full sized tractor trailer was south bound on Mitchell Rd (Hwy 23), when it slowed and proceeded to make a left turn. A north bound car travelling in the north bound lane of Mitchell Road was struck by the turning truck. The impact caused the car to enter the east ditch where it rolled onto its roof.

The driver of the car, a 56 year old male resident of the Municipality of North Perth sustained minimal injuries. The passenger of the car, a 66 year old male from the Municipality of North Perth sustained minor injuries. Both men were transported to local hospital for treatment. The 52 year old male driver of the transport truck, a Brampton resident was uninjured.

The driver of the transport truck has been charged with “turn not in safety”.

Traffic was routed around the collision scene by means of a single lane for approximately an hour until the debris and damaged vehicles were removed from the roadway.

(HALDIMAND COUNTY, ON.) – Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Haldimand County Detachment has charged a 22 year old male with a number of Criminal Code offences after investigating a crime spree in Cayuga, Haldimand County, ON.

Over the past week a number of homes in the Cayuga area had been entered through unlocked doors or windows. Once inside the residence small quantities of cash and jewellery was located and removed.

As a result of the Police investigation 22 year old Michael WEBBER of Ingersoll, ON has been charged with 12 counts of Break, Enter a dwelling house – commit indictable offence and 1 count of Possession of Property Obtained by Crime under $5000 dollars. He is to appear in Provincial Court, Cayuga, ON at a later date to answer to the charges.

(NAPANEE, ON)- On May 27th at 4:54 p.m. an officer with the Napanee Detachment responded to a traffic complaint on Highway 401 in the eastbound lanes in the area of Deseronto Rd, TyendinagaTwp.

It was reported that a red Ford Mustang convertible with a black top was travelling a high rate of speed.

The vehicle, was stopped and the driver was charged with stunt driving. He was issued a seven day drivers licence suspension and his vehicle was towed and impounded for seven days.

The vehicle driver, 32 year old Joanny PORTILLOMARTINEZof Oakville, Ontario was released on a summons and is scheduled to appear in Provincial Court in Napanee on July 3rd at 09:30 a.m.

(Napanee, ON) On May 27th at 10:14 a.m. an officer with the Napanee OPP stopped a grey Honda Civic on Highway 401 in the eastbound lanes by Deseronto Rd. The vehicle was stopped for Stunt Driving. The driver of the vehicle was found to be in breach of a court order.

The vehicle driver, 32 year old Marlon ELLIS of Ottawa, Ontario was arrested and charged with the following offences;

Adult fail to Comply with a Court Order
Obstruct a Peace Officer, contrary to the Criminal Code of Canada and
Race a Motor Vehicle
Adult Possess more than one Ontario Drivers Licencee
Fail to Stop on Right for an Emergency Vehicle, contrary to the Highway Traffic

ELLIS was held in custody and is to appear in Napanee Court for a Bail Hearing on the 28th May 2014.