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(MUNSEE-DELAWRE NATION)- On May 1, 2014 at 11:42 a.m. members of the Chippewas of the Thames First Nation Police Service responded to a residential break and enter in progress on the 300 block of Thomigo Road located on the Munsee-Delaware First Nation. Police learned that a lone male party was located at the rear of the residence by the home owner when the suspect fled the scene on foot.

Supporting officers from the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Western Region OPP Emergency Response Team (ERT) and Western Region OPP Canine Unit attended the scene and assisted in the location of the male suspect.

As a result of an investigation police have arrested and charged a 17 year old male from the Munsee-Delaware First Nation with break and enter as per Section 348(1)(a) of the Criminal Code of Canada and Failure to comply with disposition as per section 137 of the Youth Criminal Justice Act (YCJA). The accused has been remanded into police custody and is scheduled to appear in a London court room at a later date to speak to his outstanding charges.

Public Safety and Crime Prevention are top priorities for the Middlesex County OPP. Our officers continue to work with all community stake holders to insure we do our part to combat crime. The Middlesex OPP wants to remind the public that if you see anything suspicious you should contact your nearest police authority. The OPP can be reached anytime, anywhere in the Province of Ontario at 1-888-310-1122. If you wish to remain anonymous you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) where you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2000

On Sunday April 27 at 6:28am OPP officers responded to a report of an erratic driver on Highway 17 near Arnprior. Police located the suspect vehicle and stopped the driver at Highway 17 and Bruce St in Horton Township. The male driver had been drinking and failed a roadside alcohol screening test. Alcohol was seized from the vehicle. Following further tests at the detachment Alexander CAMPBELL 18 of Laurentian Hills was charged with driving over 80mgs, breach of probation, speeding, possessing more than one drivers licence, being a novice driver with a BAC above 0, and driving a motor vehicle with liquor readily available. He was released on a promise to appear in court in Renfrew on May 28. Provincial Constable Kyle Mask investigated.

On Monday April 28 shortly after 10pm Provincial Constable John Leaver stopped a vehicle on Highway 17 at Goshen Road in McNab/Braeside Township. The male driver had been drinking and failed a roadside alcohol screening test. Following further tests at the detachment Timothy STEWART 45 of Point-Claire Que. was charged with driving over 80mgs. He was released on a promise to appear in court in Renfrew on June 11.

(MUNICIPALITY OF GREY HIGHLANDS, ON) – On Thursday, May 1, 2014 at approximately 1:25 p.m., a member of the Grey County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) stopped a 2008 GMC pick-up truck on Grey Rd. 4 in the Municipality of Grey Highlands, after having observed that the vehicle was being driven 10 to 20 km/h below the posted 80 km/hr speed limit.

The driver was found to have been drinking alcohol and was subsequently given a road side breath test, which he failed. He was arrested and brought to the Markdale OPP Detachment for further breath tests, which registered in the “warn range”. His driver’s licence was suspended for three days.

Ian David HARGRAVE, 41, of Grey Highlands, was charged with driving a motor vehicle with an open container of liquor under the Liquor Licence Act.

(NAPANEE, Ontario) – On Thursday the 01st of May 2104, the Napanee detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police responed to a call for police assisstance. Information was received from more than one victim that they had been verbally threatened and that their property would be damaged. The vicitms had been threatened by the same suspect.

Investigation lead to one male youth being arrested and taken into custody.

A 16 year old male young person of Napanee has been charged with:

Two (2) counts of Uttering Threats to Cause Damage to Property,
Two (2) Counts of Uttering Threats to Cause Death or Bodily Harm
One (1) Count of Failure to Comply with a Court Order

He has been held in custody for a Bail Hearing to take place in Napanee Youth Court on the 02nd of May 2014.

(Napanee, Ontario) – On Thursday May 01st, 2014 at approximately 7:05 pm officers from the Ontario Provinvial Police, Napanee detachment responded to a report of an altercation between two adult males at the Mac’s Convenience Store on Centre St. The police investigation revealed that a man had been threatened with a weapon.

30 year old Mauro SICILIANO of Greater Napanee is charged with the following: Assault with a Weapon, Uttering a Threat to Cause Death or Bodily Harm, and four (4) counts of an Adult Failing to Comply with a Court Order.

SICILIANO was held in custody for a Bail Hearling on the 2nd of May, 2014. The victim age 37 years old, also of Napanee was not physically injured in the incident.

(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Norfolk County Detachment have charged a 32 year old male after police were contacted by an alert citizen at a Norfolk Street South, Simcoe, Norfolk County, Ontario, address.

On Thursday, May 1, 2014 at approximately 5:16 p.m., police were called to a local business after a male attempted to purchase several electronic items. The store clerk became suspicious after additional identification could not be provided. The male exited the store and was last seen walking down the street.

Police were contacted and through the course of investigation, police located and arrested the male.

Charged with the following offences is 32 year old James SLOANE of Hamilton, Ontario.

Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5000
Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5000
Fraud Under $5000 dollars
Fail to Comply with Probation Order

He will appear in Provincial Court, Simcoe at a later date to answer to the charges.

(MUNICIPALITY OF MEAFORD, ON) – On Tuesday, April 29, 2014, at approximately 12:24 p.m., Grey County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested a man for breaching his probation.

The accused, who is bound to two probation orders and is not to purchase, possess or consume alcohol or any other intoxicating substances, attended a scheduled appointment with a Probation Officer at the Meaford OPP Detachment. During the meeting, it was determined that he had been drinking alcohol.

Donald FIRSTBROOK, 56, of the Town of Blue Mountains, was arrested while at the detachment and charged with two counts of failing to comply with a probation order. He was held for a bail hearing.

(KENORA, ON) – Members of the Kenora Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have dispatched three dogs from a pack of dogs that have been creating a dangerous situation in the Laurenson Lake area of the City of Kenora. Police have been responding to complaints about the pack throughout the winter months. The animals have been killing deer in the city and showing increasingly aggressive behaviour.

On May 1, 2014 at around 10:00 am, OPP attended the Laurenson Lake area to respond to a complaint that a pack of dogs had severely injured a deer. Police attended and found the deer suffering from multiple injuries and dispatched it. The dogs were observed shortly after in the area and three of them were dispatched by police. The pack is estimated to have between 6-8 dogs.

The OPP would like to remind the public that these animals may pose a risk to public safety. People should use caution if they see the dogs, especially if they are actively attacking a deer or feeding on a kill. Citizens are advised to call the City of Kenora By-law Officers at 467-2166 or the OPP at 1-888-310-1122.

(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Norfolk County Detachment is reminding the public to protect their property and valuables against would be thieves after a vehicle entry was reported at a Main Street, Delhi, Norfolk County, Ontario address.

On Wednesday, April 30, 2014, in the early morning hours, unknown suspects entered a motor vehicle that was parked in a parking lot. Once inside, unknowns proceeded to remove two fishing rods.

The first fishing rod is described as a Loop Fly fishing pole , black in colour and approximately 9’6 in length.

The second fishing rod is described as a Daiwa fishing pole, brown in colour and approximately 11ft in length.

The items are valued at approximately $1,850 dollars.

(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.

(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.

(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.

(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.

(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.