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OPP INVESTIGATING BREAK AND ENTER

(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Norfolk County Detachment is investigating a Break and Enter at a Townline Street, Charlotteville, Norfolk County, Ontario address.

On Wednesday, April 30, 2014 in the early morning hours, unknowns attended the address and gained entry into a shed that was located on the property. Once inside, unknowns proceeded to remove a generator.

The generator is described as a 2013 Champion, and is yellow in colour. It is valued at approximately $500 dollars.

The Norfolk County OPP Detachment is continuing to investigate and is seeking assistance from the public. If anyone has any information regarding this incident, they are being asked to contact the Norfolk County OPP Detachment at 1-888-310-1122.

Anyone with information regarding this incident should immediately contact the Ontario Provincial Police at 1 – 888 – 310 – 1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1 – 800 – 222 – 8477 (TIPS) or leave an anonymous online message at www.helpsolvecrime.com where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000.

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Police Respond To Cows In Road

(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Norfolk County Detachment is urging all operators of vehicles to stay alert after police were called to a Forestry Farm Road, Charlotteville, Norfolk County, Ontario address.

On Tuesday, April 29, 2014, at approximately 11:24 p.m., police were contacted by a concerned motorist regarding two cows that were located in the roadway.

Through investigation it was determined that two cows had managed to make their way to the roadway from an area farm A motorist that was travelling on Forestry Farm Road at Silver Hill Road immediately contacted police due to almost hitting the animals.

Both animals were subsequently removed from the roadway and returned to their rightful owner.

“Police are reminding all motor vehicle operators to pay attention to their driving abilities and to be aware of your surroundings at all times. Predictable is preventable, make safety your priority” comments Constable Ed Sanchuk, Norfolk County OPP.

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POLICE CONTACTED AFTER ITEMS LEFT AT CONSERVATION AREA

(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Norfolk County Detachment is investigating an incident after being called to a Concession 2, Woodhouse, Norfolk County, Ontario, address.

On Tuesday, April 29, 2014 at approximately 6:46 p.m., police attended the Black Creek Conservation Area after unknown suspect(s) proceeded to dump various items of garbage.

Through investigation it was determined that over 40 volunteers had previously collected debris from the area that had gathered over the winter months. Upon returning in the morning, items which included a fridge were observed to have been purposely discarded.

The items were subsequently removed and police are seeking the public’s assistance with this investigation. If anyone has any information regarding this incident, they are being asked to contact the Norfolk County OPP Detachment at 1-888-310-1122.

Anyone with information regarding this incident should immediately contact the Ontario Provincial Police at 1 – 888 – 310 – 1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1 – 800 – 222 – 8477 (TIPS) or leave an anonymous online message at www.helpsolvecrime.com where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000.

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TRAINING SCENARIO HELD AT PARIS DISTRICT HIGH SCHOOL (COMPLETED)

(COUNTY OF BRANT, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), County of Brant Detachment, OPP In-Service Training (IST) Team, County of Brant Fire Services and County of Brant Paramedics, along with Paris District High School staff and students conducted a training scenario.

On Friday, May 2, 2014, at 10:30 a.m. high school staff, student’s, police, fire and paramedics met at Paris District High School for a mock emergency scenario where officials dealt with threats to school safety.

Since 2011, to safeguard students and school staff, OPP Detachments and Ontario Ministry of Education (EDU)-funded school boards are required to have safety protocols in place in the event of emergency situations. The protocols include agreed upon terminology and stages to assess and respond the risk to school occupants and the community.

This training scenario allowed staff and students the ability to practice their safety protocols, which are in place in the event of emergency situations. The scenario also assisted with how emergency services respond to a threat of school safety and how those services are engaged to ensure a calm and precise response.

“We must always be prepared for the fact that despite our best efforts, incidents involving threats to school safety could happen anywhere any time and no community is immune. Regular Lockdown drills are mandatory (a minimum of two per year) at Ontario schools,” comments Staff Sergeant Bev Prevett, Operations Manager, County of Brant OPP Detachment.

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DRIVERS WHO FAIL TO STOP FOR POLICE COULD FACE SERIOUS CONSEQUENCES

(WEST PARRY SOUND, ON) – The West Parry Sound Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) would like to remind motorists that a driver is to immediately come to a safe stop when an officer, in the lawful execution of his or her duties, has signalled for their vehicle to stop. If a driver is found guilty of such an offence, the driver could be subjected to a fine of $1,000 to $10,000 and / or imprisonment for a term of not more than six months.

On April 25, 2014 at approximately 11:10 p.m., a 49 year old woman from McDougall Township was operating a vehicle on Joseph Street in the Town of Parry Sound. Police attempted to stop the vehicle to verify the sobriety of the driver. The vehicle made no attempts to stop for police. The vehicle finally came to a stop once the driver had reached her destination. Darlene O’BRIEN was served a Provincial Offence Notice for Fail to Stop for Police, contrary to the Highway Traffic Act. She will appear before the Ontario Provincial Offences Court in Parry Sound on May 27, 2014 to answer to her charge.

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Armed Robbery In Harriston – Suspect At Large

(TOWN OF MINTO, ON) -On May 3, 2014 at approximately 4:55 a.m., Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers responded to an armed robbery at the Macs Convenience Store located on Elora Street South, Harriston. A lone male entered the store and presented a weapon. He threatened the clerk and made off with cash and cigarettes.

The suspect is described as:

Younger male
Mid 20’s
5”7
Camouflage clothing
Black balaclava

The male left the scene on foot in an unknown direction.

The Wellington County OPP Crime Unit is investigating this incident, along with the Emergency Response Team (ERT), Canine, and the West Region Forensic Identification Unit.

Anyone with information regarding this crime, please contact Wellington County OPP at

1 888 310 1122.

Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1 800 222 8477 (TIPS) or submit a tip on-line at www.crimestoppersguelphwellington.com. You may be eligible for a reward from Crime Stoppers of up to $2,000.

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Theft Of Bicycle From Unlocked Garage

(ST.MARYS, ON) On Wednesday April 30, 2014, a St. John St. South resident contacted the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), to report the theft of a mountain bike from his garage.

Investigation revealed that sometime between Saturday evening April 26, and Wednesday evening April 30, 2014, an unknown suspect entered the detached garage on the residential property. Entry into the garage was gained by means of an unlocked man-door located on the side of the building.

The bicycle is a Royal Blue coloured, 2006 specialized “Hardrock” man’s mountain bike, with front shocks, and disc brakes. The bike has an odometer on the handle bars, and a black mount for a flashlight. The bike is valued at $1,000.

Anyone knowing the whereabouts of this bike or having information about this theft is requested to contact the Perth County OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), you could be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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Man Arrested for Numerous Acts of Graffiti

The Owen Sound Police Service has concluded another investigation into acts of unsightly graffiti in the City’s downtown core area.

This investigation involved the graffiti tag “LOOT” and “LOOT – TFY” which had been spray painted and written on several businesses, signs, government buildings and public areas. The identification of the accused resulted from information provided by citizens and diligent police work from the Uniform Branch and the Criminal Investigation Branch.

On Friday morning, members of the Criminal Investigation Branch took the accused into custody and seized additional evidence in the case.

A 25 year old man from the City of Owen Sound has been charged with Mischief in connection with numerous acts of graffiti. He will appear in court on June 5th to answer to the charges.

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Colleen SMITH – St. Mary’s Shoplifting Spree

(ST.MARYS, ON) – On Thursday May 01, 2014, shortly before the noon hour, Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers in St.Marys were contacted by a local merchant. The merchant reported having a female in his store who he suspected of stealing merchandise at an earlier date. The female left the store and was seen driving off in a van.

A short time later, officers located the female and the van at the St.Marys Canadian Tire parking lot. She was arrested and found to be in possession of a large number of stolen items. The items in her vehicle had been shoplifted from St.Marys and area businesses. Officers contacted five business owners that were identified as victims. The owners were able to identify their property and confirmed that the items had been stolen from their businesses earlier in the day. The stolen goods ranged from garden furniture, electronics, plants, paint and other hardware items.

Colleen SMITH (51), a Hamilton resident, has been charged with five counts of “theft under $5,000”, and five counts of “possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000”, contrary to the Criminal Code of Canada.

She is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Stratford on May 26, 2014 to answer to these charges.

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Hatem ALOBAIDI – 174 in a 100

(CHATHAM-KENT, ON) On May 1, 2014, a Chatham-Kent Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer was conducting RADAR enforcement on Highway 401 near Orford Road.

Just before 9:30 p.m., the officer observed an eastbound Dodge car that appeared to be exceeding the posted speed limit of 100 km/hr. The RADAR registered a speed of 174 km/hr.

Hatem ALOBAIDI, age 24, from St. Marie, ON has been charged with Drive Motor Vehicle – Perform Stunt – Speeding by 50 or More Kilometres Per Hour, 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.

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Cindy VINCE – Drunk Driving

(WEST PARRY SOUND, ON) – On April 26, 2014 at approximately 3:10 a.m. an officer from the West Parry Sound Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop on a possible impaired driver travelling on Highway 400 in Seguin Township. Initial investigation led to the arrest of the driver and she was consequently brought to an OPP detachment to provide a breath sample for analysis.

Cindy VINCE, 44 years of age from Seguin Township was charged with Driving with more than 80 milligrams of alcohol in blood, contrary to the Criminal Code of Canada. She will appear before the Ontario Court Of Justice Parry Sound on May 15, 2014 to answer to her charge.

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1,250 Cartons Of Contraband Cigarettes Seized

(WEST PARRY SOUND, ON) – On April 17, 2014 members of the West Parry Sound Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting R.I.D.E. (Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere) on Highway 69 in Archipelago Township. At approximately 11:40 p.m. officers noticed a pick-up truck that looked heavily weighed down at the rear. Upon further investigation, it was revealed that the back of the truck contained 25 cases of contraband cigarettes. Each case contained 50 cartons, 200 cigarettes per carton. The three occupants of the vehicle were arrested and charged under the Tobacco Tax Act.

Daryl PRICE, 51 years of age, Sheena DUCZEK, 29 years of age, and Niomi PRANTEAU, 42 years of age, all from Manitoba were charged with the following offences:

– Possession of unmarked cigarettes for the purpose of sale

– Possession of unmarked cigarettes

The three individuals charged will appear before the Ontario Court of Justice Parry Sound on June 24, 2014.

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TRAFFIC STOP LEADS TO DRUG CHARGES

(MATTAWA, ON) – Members of the Mattawa Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Detachment have charged two males with drug offences. The charges stem from a traffic stop on Highway 17, Papineau-Cameron Township. The subsequent investigation led to the seizure of approximately 14 pounds of marihuana. The incident occurred on May 1, 2014 at approximately 9:09 a.m.

The driver, 51-year-old Ronald MAHOMED of La Chute, Quebec was charged with:

Possession of a Schedule II substance for purpose of Trafficking- over 3 kg contrary to section 5(2) Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA).

The passenger, 33-year-old, Eric SMITH of Pointe-Calumet, Quebec was charged with the following:

Obstruct Peace Officer, contrary to section 129(a) of the Criminal Code of Canada (CCC);
Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000 contrary to section 354(1)(b) CCC;
Possession of a Schedule II substance for the purpose of Trafficking-over 3 kg, contrary to section 5(2) CDSA.

Both accused were held for bail and are scheduled to appear in North Bay Provincial Court of Justice on May 2, 2014.

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SCHOOL BUS COLLISION

(BRIGHTON, ON) – Northumberland Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is currently on scene of a single motor vehicle collision on Telephone Road east of County Road 30 in the Municipality of Brighton involving a school bus .

OPP are investigating a school bus into the south ditch on Telephone Road between Middle Ridge Road and Scriver Road. The school bus was transporting 16 children and went off the road at approximately 7:53 am today. The 71 year old male driver is being transported to hospital for medical concerns and seven children are being transported for non-life threatening injuries.

The school bus was en-route to Trenton Christian School and continuing on to Quinte Christian School.

The OPP Central Region Traffic Team has been notified and may assist as the investigation into this collision continues.

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Pierre RICHARD – 3X Assault, Uttering Threats

(KIRKLAND LAKE, ON.) – Members of the Kirkland Lake Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged a local man with several criminal offences. The charges stem from disturbances that occurred in Kirkland Lake during the month of April. The subsequent investigation led to the arrest of the accused.

Charged is Pierre RICHARD age 25 of Kirkland Lake with three counts of Assault, Uttering Threats, Mischief Under $5,000 and two counts of Failing to Comply with a Probation Order. The accused was remanded into custody pending a bail hearing.