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(DRYDEN, ON.) – On May 25 2014, officers from the Dryden Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a two vehicle motor vehicle collision on Highway 17 in Mutrie Township. Officers arrived at the scene shortly after 6am and observed a Westbound Mustang convertible had collided with a Eastbound Tractor Trailer Unit. The driver of the Mustang, Adrian CHAPADOS (37yrs old) of Saskatchewan was pronounced dead at the scene. The passenger of the mustang, Frisco MCRAE (18yrs old) of Quebec was transported to hospital with serious injury by ambulance, he succumbed to his injuries while at hospital. The occupants of the Tractor Trailer Unit were uninjured.

The Technical Traffic Collision Unit (TTCI), Highway Safety Division (HSD), Ministry of Environment (MOE) and Transfield all attended the scene. The highway was closed for approximately 6 hours. No charges have been laid.

(LAKESHORE, ON) -The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) along with Lakeshore Fire Service was called to a residence in the 1500 block of Essex County Road 22 in Lakeshore, for a residential fire at approximately 10:25 p.m. on May 27, 2014.

One person perished in the fire. The name has not been released pending notification of next of kin.

The Ontario Fire Marshall (OFM) has been called in to investigate the cause of the fire.

Essex County Road 22 between Willow Wood Drive and Rourke Line in Lakeshore is currently closed and will remain so for an unknown length of time.

Further updates will be sent as they become available.

(GUELPH-ERAMOSA TOWNSHIP, ON) – On May 23, 2014 at approximately 1:20 p.m. members of the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Traffic Management Unit (TMU) were conducting R.I.D.E. spot checks on Wellington Road 39 just south of Wellington Road 30 in Guelph-Eramosa Township.

Officers investigated the driver of a 2002 Subaru that entered into the checkpoint and immediately detected the strong odor of marihuana emanating from the vehicle. The male driver surrendered a paper bag containing individual baggies filled with bud marihuana.

Michael SPOHN aged 50 of the Village of Elora has been charged with Possession of Schedule Two Substance – Marihuana – Over 30 grams contrary to the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act. He is scheduled to appear in Guelph Criminal court on July 4, 2014 to answer to the charge.

(MATHESON, ON) – Officers with the Matheson Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have located a woman who had been reported as being abducted.

Earlier today, the OPP received information from Toronto Police Service that a 45 year old woman from Alberta had been abducted and was allegedly being forced into prostitution.

The victim of the abduction was located in the Matheson area earlier today by the OPP and taken to hospital for medical treatment.

A 52 year old male has been arrested by the OPP and remains in police custody. The investigation is ongoing.

(LEAMINGTON, ON) – On Friday, May 23, 2014, the Ministry of Transportation (MTO) supported by the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and the Leamington By-law enforcement officer, conducted a traffic safety blitz targeting taxi cabs in Leamington.

A total of 18 taxi cabs were inspected and 11 were removed from the road for various vehicle defects. Of the 18 taxi cabs, 17 were found to have some sort of problem that required repairs. Several charges were laid in relation to unsafe vehicles.

The vehicles will be allowed to return to the road, once all the necessary repairs have been completed.

(ORILLIA, ON) – On May 26th, 2014 at approximately 2:15 p.m., Orillia Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers were notified of a possible impaired driver on Cedar Island Road in the City of Orillia. Officers located the vehicle on Cedar Island Road pulling into a private driveway. The male driver was arrested after failing a roadside screening device test.

Kenn POULSEN, 63 years old of Orillia, was charged with Over 80 milligrams Blood/Alcohol. He was released on a Promise to Appear with a court date in Orillia on June 17, 2014.

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(Napanee, ON)- The Napanee Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police responded to several theft occurrences over the past few weeks.

Several homeowners reported their unlocked sheds/garages entered overnight. Also several unlocked vehicles were entered and items were stolen.

Vehicle owners are reporting that any items that are being left in the interior are being taken. Small change, Canadian Tire money, sunglasses, and cigarettes. A resident on Old Wilton Rd reported a theft of a chainsaw and skill saw. A resident on Westbury Ave reported that a bicycle had been stolen from their property. This bicycle was later found by police while investigating another theft in the area. The bicycle was returned to the rightful owner.

Investigators believe that many more vehicles and garages were likely entered and encourage homeowners to check their property to ensure that they are not victims of theft. If you discover items stolen please contact police.

OPP would also ask that citizens “Lock it or Lose it”. Locking your vehicle doors discourages theft of contents of your vehicle. Please don’t leave valuables (cell phones, electronics, wallets, purses, etc.) in the vehicle.

Napanee OPP would like to hear from anyone who has information in relation to these thefts or the person(s) responsible. If you wish to remain anonymous please call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at tipsubmit.com.

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Contact: Stacey Cooper ,

Community Services/Media Relations Officer

Napanee OPP Detachment

86 Advance Ave

Napanee, On

(W) 613-354-3369 x 6755

(THE BLUE MOUNTAINS, ONTARIO) Officers from the Collingwood and The Blue Mountains detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are asking for the public’s help in solving a theft incident in The Blue Mountains.

The theft took place sometime overnight from the 25th to the 26th of May at the Tomahawk Golf Course where a culprit gained entry into the donation box and stole an undisclosed amount of money. The suspect is described as wearing a white hoodie and dark colored pants. Note to media: there is surveillance still shot available of the suspect, if you wish to obtain this photo, please email [email protected] and it will be sent to you.

If anyone has information on this incident, they are asked to contact the Collingwood and The Blue Mountains O.P.P. at (705) 445-4321 or Call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (1-800-222-8477) or submit your information online at www.crimestopperssdm.com if you have any information on this crime or others.

Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display, 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.

(PUSLINCH TOWNSHIP, ON) – On May 23, 2014 at approximately 10:48 p.m. Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a call from a concerned motorist who advised that they had observed a 2009 Toyota being driven erratically on Victoria Road in Puslinch Township.

Officers located the vehicle on Highway 6 at Wellington Road 36 that matched the description provided by the complainant. Police spoke with the driver discovered that he had been drinking as well exhibited signs of possible impairment. The driver was administered Standardized Field Sobriety Testing (SFST) which he performed poorly. The driver was subsequently arrested for impaired driving and transported to the Rockwood Operation Centre for further testing.

Suban XAVIER aged 30 of Hamilton has been charged with Impaired Driving and Over 80 mgs contrary to the Criminal Code of Canada as well as Class G2 License Holder – B.A.C. above Zero. He is scheduled to appear in Guelph Criminal court on June 20, 2014 to answer to the charges.

The Administrative Driver’s License Suspension (ADLS) program was initiated and his motor vehicle was impounded for seven days.

(Napanee , ON)- The Napanee Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police responded to a multi-vehicle collision that closed a portion of Highway 401 for a period of approximately 90 minutes. The collision took place on HWY 401 in the eastbound lanes past Palace Rd and west of Cty Rd 4, Loyalist Twp.

The collision occurred while traffic was travelling eastbound into the construction area and was merging into a single lane. There were 3 motor vehicles that were involved in the collision. A black Ford SUV, being operated by John LOWER of Quinte West, a white MITS FE8 refrigerator cube van, operated by Zeyu SONG of Toronto had merged safely into the construciton zone. A red Jeep Compass being operated by Helen BALL of Quinte West approached the construction area and struck the rear of the cube van causing it to collide with the Ford SUV.

Greater Napanee Fire Department and EMS attended, along with several officers from Napanee OPP. The front passenger in the Jeep was extricated. The two (2) passengers in the Jeep were taken to hospital with non- life threatening injuries. The other drivers were not injured.

Charged with Careless Driving under the Highway Traffic Act is Helen Ball, 72 years of age of Quinte West.

(NORWICH TOWNSHIP, ON) – Oxford County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) members responded to a call of a male that had been thrown from his horse while travelling on Milldale Road in Norwich Township at approximately 9:00 a.m. on May 26, 2014.

The 15 year old male rider of Norwich Township had been travelling westbound on his horse when a motor vehicle began to pass him. The driver of the motor vehicle observed the horse rear up and throw the male rider to the pavement. The motorist stopped and rendered assistance to the rider and called 911.

OPP and Oxford County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) all responded to assist at this location.

The male was air lifted to an area hospital and is in critical condition.

(GUELPH-ERAMOSA TOWNSHIP, ON) – On May 25, 2014 at approximately 12:56 a.m. members of the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting R.I.D.E. spot checks on Highway 7 at Wellington Road 44 in Guelph-Eramosa Township.

Officers investigated the driver of a 1997 Ford Mustang that entered into the checkpoint and discovered that he had been drinking. He was administered a Roadside Screening Device test which resulted in a fail.

Pierre LEBLANC aged 47 of Guelph-Eramosa Township has been charged with Over 80 mgs contrary to the Criminal Code of Canada. He is scheduled to appear in Guelph Criminal court on June 17, 2014 to answer to the charge.

The Administrative Driver’s License Suspension (ADLS) program was initiated and his motor vehicle was impounded for seven days.

(PORT HOPE, ON) – On Monday May 26, 2014 Northumberland Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received complaints about concrete falling from an overpass on Highway 401.

Motorists alerted OPP around 10:15 pm yesterday about several pieces of concrete that had fallen onto the westbound lane of the 401 from the County Road 28 overpass in the Municipality of Port Hope. OPP closed down one lane of the highway to motorists while waiting for the Ministry of Transportation (MTO) maintenance crews to attend. No one was injured and the MTO advises that all lanes are now open.

(HEARST, ON) – On Tuesday May 27, 2014, members of Constance Lake First Nation (CLFN) plan to protest at the intersection of Highway 11 and Highway 663, which leads to the community of Constance Lake, approximately 30 kilometers west of the community of Hearst, Ontario.

The anticipated peaceful demonstration/blockade is to occur between 3 pm and 5 pm by protestors who will be closing the highway intermittently in order to bring awareness to Murdered and Missing Aboriginal Women.

The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is aware of the anticipated demonstration/blockade and is committed to maintain order and ensure public and officer safety during that period of time.

The OPP is requesting that all motorists traveling along the Highway 11 corridor, near the demonstration area, exercise patience during the anticipated traffic delays.

Police have discontinued the search for the possible missing person reported yesterday in the area of the West break wall (pier) in Port Stanley. Since the initial report to police that someone was seen out on the pier and had disappeared from view, no new information has been discovered.

An extensive search was conducted last evening and continued this morning by both water and land. Officers have canvassed the area and checked licence plates to look for abandoned vehicles but have had negative results.

“At this point we have discontinued the search in light of having no new information indicating that someone entered the water. Since the initial report we have not received any new information or any reports of missing or an overdue person. We have not received any leads to indicate someone had gone into the water or were outstanding. Our officers conducted another extensive search this morning utilizing the Elgin OPP Marine Unit and members for our Emergency Response Team. They did not come across anything to indicate a person had gone into the water.” Stated Staff Sergeant Greg DAFOE, Elgin County OPP Operations Manager.

Original Media Release Dated May 26, 2014 – Elgin County Ontario Provincial Police are currently engaged in a search for a possible missing person in the area of the west break wall (pier) in Port Stanley, ON.

At approximately 6:23pm on May 26, 2014 a witness on the main pier in Port Stanley observed a person bypass the security gate on the west break wall (pier) and walk out onto the pier. The witness could not determine whether the person was male or female but described the subject as being about 5”6” about 110lbs wearing a white t-shirt and jean shorts. The witness became alarmed when he could no longer see the subject; however the witness did not see the subject enter the water. The witness attended the area of the west pier and did not see anyone. He then contacted police.

Elgin OPP and members of the OPP Emergency Response Team along with Central Elgin Fire, Auxiliary Coast Guard Boat and a helicopter dispatched by the Rescue Co-ordination Centre in Trenton, ON conducted an extensive search until approximately 11pm with negative results.

Police are continuing to investigate the incident and will continue to search the area during daylight hours.

Police are looking to speak to anyone who may have been in the area around 6:20pm and observed someone out on the west pier, returning off of the pier, or exiting the water in that area. Witnesses can call the Elgin OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or 519-631-2920.