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(CITY OF KAWARTHA LAKES, ON.) – A local man faces a stunt driving charge after spinning his wheels when the traffic light turned green.

On May 26, 2014 an Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer was stopped at the intersection of Kent Street and Angeline Street for a red light. The officer was in an unmarked cruiser at the time. When the light turned green the officer observed as a vehicle initiated a quick start, intentionally losing traction on the roadway.

As a result of the officers observations the driver, Gary COARD, 41 years of age, was charged with stunt driving, contrary to the Highway Traffic Act. The vehicle was towed from the scene and the accused had his driver’s licence suspended for 7 days.

The accused will appear in court, in Lindsay, on July 8, 2014.

(CITY OF KAWARTHA LAKES, ON.) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating the break, enter and theft that occurred into a residential garage.

On May 26, 2014 an OPP officer attended a residence located on Manor Road in response to a report of the theft of garden equipment from the garage. The garage was entered through an unlocked door and a Stihl 400 leaf blower was stolen.

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.

(CITY OF KAWARTHA LAKES, ON.) – Two separate vehicle stops conducted by the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) earlier this week resulted in the drivers being charged with stunt driving due to excessive speed.

On May 24, 2014 an officer was on patrol on Highway 35 and stopped a vehicle that was travelling at 134km/h in an 80 km/h zone. Charged with stunt driving, contrary to the Highway Traffic Act (HTA), is Ross TUCK, 30 years of age, of Pickering. The accused will appear in court, in Lindsay, on July 8, 2014.

On May 25, 2014 while patrolling Highway 115 an officer stopped a vehicle travelling at 158km/h in a 100km/h zone. Leah SHEPHERD, 32 years of age, of Peterborough, is charged with stunt driving, contrary to the HTA. The accused will appear in court, in Lindsay, on July 8, 2014.

(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.

On May 27, 2014 an OPP officer stopped a vehicle and determined that the driver had been consuming alcohol. No alcohol related charges were laid but the driver was found to be in possession of a small quantity of marihuana which was seized.

Charged with possession of marihuana, under 30 grams, contrary to the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act is Harold BORELAND, 62 years of age, of Hamilton.

(South Stormont) – On May 27th, 2014 at approximately 2:45pm, SD&G OPP officers responded to a threat complaint at a property on County Road 29, South Stormont Township. Investigation revealed a male had uttered a threat to another male. Further details indicated the accused was bound by a condition of non-communication from a previous incident.

A 46year old man (from South Stormont) was arrested and is charged with;

– Utter Threat
– Fail to Comply with Condition

He was held in custody and scheduled to appear in court (bail) this date in Cornwall.

(BRIGHTON, ON) – Members of the Northumberland Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are asking the public’s assistance in locating Jeffrey Angus FANJOY, age 38 from Brighton, Ontario.

Mr. FANJOY left a note indicating he was going for a bicycle ride at approximately 8:30 am on Tuesday May 27, 2014. His bike was located at a relative’s residence in Cobourg later Tuesday morning, but FANJOY was not around. Police have checked several areas unsuccessfully as a result of a location app on his iPad.

It is believed that FANJOY may be making his way to Toronto with possibility of going onto Western Canada. It is unknown what clothes he was wearing when he left but he should be in possession of a grey and green “Vancouver 2010” Olympics backpack.

OPP are concerned for FANJOY’s health and well-being.

Jeffrey FANJOY is described as: (photo attached)

Male
White
Approximately 5’9” tall
Thin build
Hazel eyes
Short brown hair
Possibly with a facial scruff from not shaving for a couple days

If you know the whereabouts or have information that could locate Jeffrey FANJOY, please contact the Northumberland OPP at 1-613-475-1313 or the Provincial Communications Centre at 1-888-310-1122.

(THUNDER BAY, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Professional Standards Bureau (PSB) has charged an OPP officer with several criminal offences as a result of an investigation that was commenced on April 14, 2014. The alleged offences occurred between October 2012 and March 2014.

As a result of the investigation Detective Constable Rory THOMPSON, a ten year member of the OPP currently assigned to the Provincial Operations Intelligence Bureau -Deployed Field Unit in Thunder Bay was arrested on May 27, 2014 and charged with;

Theft under $5,000 (eight counts) and
Fraud under $5,000 (one count)

The accused was released on a Promise to Appear and has been suspended with pay as per the requirements of the Police Services Act; however, the investigation is still ongoing.

He is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Thunder Bay on July 11, 2014.

(Cavan Monaghan Township, ON) – On Tuesday May 27, at approximately 2:00 p.m., members of the Peterborough County OPP were called to investigate a report of a fire at a barn on Sharpe Line.

Police and members of the Cavan Monaghan Fire Department were called the scene of a fire inside on out building on private property. The fire was extinguished with mi9nimal damage to the structure.

An investigation was initiated into the cause of the fire as it has been deemed to be suspicious in nature.

The Fire Marshalls office has not been called into assist with the investigation. Members of the Peterborough County Crime Unit, with the Fire Department are continuing their investigation into the incident.

Further detail will be released as they are available.

The OPP would like to encourage anyone with information on this crime or any other crime to contact the Ontario Provincial Police at 1-888-310-1122.

Should you wish to remain anonymous, contact Peterborough Northumberland Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or you can submit your information online at www.stopcrimehere.ca Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display and you will remain anonymous. Being anonymous, you will not testify in court and your information may lead to a cash reward of up to $2,000.00.

(HALDIMAND COUNTY, ON.) – Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Haldimand County detachment has arrested a 22 year old male in relation to a Break and Enter at a McKay St. Cayuga, Haldimand County, ON address.

On Tuesday May 27th, 2014 at approximately 3:30 am Police received a report of a break and enter which had just occurred.

Investigation revealed that a male suspect had forced entry through a window and once inside the residence he was confronted by the home owner. The suspect fled the scene and Police were contacted.

A description of the suspect was obtained with him being located and arrested a short distance from the residence.

Charged with Break and Enter, Possession of Break In Instruments, and Trespassing at Night is 22 Michael WEBBER of Ingersoll, ON. He is to appear in Provincial Court, Cayuga at a later date to answer to the charges.