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(Kapuskasing, ON) – On Saturday May 24, 2014 just after 7pm, officers from the Kapuskasing Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police responded to a single motor vehicle collision involving a 2002 Polaris ATV. The collision occurred on Pearce Road, approximately 40 km North West of Hwy 11 in Pearce Twp., near Zadi Lake.

The 55 year old male driver Gerald LATOUR from Smooth Rock Falls was discovered by a passing motorist. Mr. LATOUR had ventured on his own to check his minnow traps, not far from where he had been camping with family.

LATOUR was pronounced dead at the scene and a post mortem examination has been scheduled.

An OPP Technical Traffic Collision Investigator (TTCI) is assisting with the investigation.

Later on the same morning of May 24, officers responded to a report of a disturbance at a Sioux Lookout residence. Police learned that a male subject assaulted his female partner. As a result, a 26 year old Sioux Lookout man was charged with assault. The accused was held in custody for bail court.

A little later on that same morning, officers responded to a report of a break in at a Queen Street home. The investigation revealed a female subject had broken a window to gain entry into her ex-boyfriends home. The female was arrested for mischief to property, but then proceeded to resist arrest. A 19 year old Sioux Lookout resident was charged with both offences, and held in custody for bail court.

During the evening of Saturday May 24, officers responded to a complaint of someone breaking windows at a Robert Street residence. Police investigated the complaint and learned that the male accused had broken his ex-girlfriends window, then assaulted her. The 27 year old Sioux Lookout resident was located the following day and charged with mischief to property, assault, and breach of probation. The accused was held in custody for bail court.

In the early morning hours of May 25, 2014, officers responded to an assault complaint at a Princess Street residence. The subsequent investigation revealed that a 21 year old Sioux Lookout resident had assaulted his girlfriend inside the home. The accused was charged accordingly, and held in custody for bail court.

(FORT FRANCES, ON) – On May 23, 2014, shortly after 8:30 am, officers of the Rainy River District Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were alerted to a distress call through a GPS Satellite Locator Rescue Coordinator Centre. Officers verified through the GPS coordinates that the owner of the locator, a Minnesota male, was calling for emergency assistance from his remote/lake only access cabin located in the north west arm of Rainy Lake, ON.

Officers attended the remote area by police vessel and located the male. The male had injured his leg and was unable to return to his vehicle without assistance. He did not have a cell phone or other neighbours in the area to assist him. Police provided the assistance and the male was able to return home. His injury did not require urgent emergency medical attention from police or ambulance personnel.

GPS Satellite Locator Systems are becoming a popular tool for remote travel. We would like to remind the public that if they are considering the option of GPS Satellite locator system

(DRYDEN, ON) – On May 25, 2014 shortly before 7:00 am, officers of the Dryden Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a serious motor vehicle collision involving two vehicles on Highway 17 near Eagle River, west of Dryden, ON.

The collision occurred when a westbound Ford automobile collided with an eastbound tractor trailer flat deck unit. Both the male driver and male passenger of the Ford automobile died as a result of the collision. Names are not being released at this time pending notification of next of kin. A post mortem has been scheduled to take place at the Lake of the Woods District hospital on Monday May 26, 2014. The driver and passenger of the tractor trailer unit were not injured.

Agencies on scene assisting the local detachment members included Dryden ambulance and fire emergency personnel, OPP North West Region Highway Safety Division (HSD), Ministry of Transportation (MTO), Transfield Services (Ontario) Ltd., and the Ministry of the Environment (MOE).

The highway was closed to allow the OPP Technical Traffic Investigators from Thunder Bay and Kenora to conduct their investigation into the cause of the collision. The highway opened to one lane after noon today and then completely reopened just after 6:00pm.

The collision remains under investigation. There are no charges laid. Further information will be released as it becomes available.

(WAPEKEKA, ON) On May 20th, 2014 Wapekeka Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received information regarding possible drug possession.

As a result of the investigation a warrant was executed and Fred Jack WINTER (49 years) of Wapekeka was arrested and found in possession of a quantity of Marihuana with a street value of over $4,000. Fred Jack WINTER was charged with one count of Possession of a Schedule II Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking and two counts of Breach of Firearm Regulation. He was released by way of Promise to Appear and Undertaking and is scheduled to appear in court on August 28th, 2014 in Wapekeka.

(Mulmur, ON.) – At 2:34 p.m. May 24,2014 Dufferin OPP were dispatched to single motor vehicle crash involving a motorcycle on 20th Side road of Mulmur between Airport Rd. And 5th Line in Town of Mulmur.

Preliminary Investigation reveals the Motorcycle and lone driver left roadway and travelled into ditch. The driver was taken by Land ambulance to Stevenson Memorial with serious injuries and flown by Air ambulance to a Toronto area Hospital.

OPP Technical collision investigators are on scene. Police have closed 20th Sideroad between Airport Rd and 5th Line in Mulmur township and it will remain closed for several hours.

(CALEDON, ON) – Caledon OPP are investigating a death in wooded area near Bolton, Ontario. Foul play is not suspected. Caledon OPP Crime Unit is investigating.

This is an ongoing investigation and no further details will be released at this time. As new details become available there may be further media releases

(Tiny Township)- Members of the Southern Georgian Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are asking for assistance in locating a Tiny Township man who was reported missing from a north Tiny Township group home where he resides at 10:30pm May 23, 2014.

The missing man is Ronald Leigh WARD age 64 years and is described as being of medium build, 68kg,168cm tall with gray hair and blue eyes. He was last seen wearing blue jeans and a black shirt. (See attached photo)

It is believed he may be in the Midland/Penetanguishene area and there is a concern for his wellbeing. Anyone having seen him or knows of his whereabouts is asked to contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122, thank you.

(STRATHROY- CARADOC, ON) The Strathroy-Caradoc Police Service has now charged two persons in connection to the sudden death of a young child that occurred on Wednesday, May 21, 2014, on Penny Lane in the Municipality of Strathroy-Caradoc.

On Friday May 24th, 2014 as a result of the investigation Police arrested 28 year old Amanda DUMONT and 24 year old Scott BAKKER at a Pannell Lane, Town of Strathroy, ON address.

Both accused have been charged with Criminal Negligence Causing Death and Failing to Provide the Necessaries of Life. They are currently in custody to await a bail hearing on Monday May 26th, 2014 at the Ontario Court of Justice in London, ON.

The victim is identified as 20 month old Ryker DAPONTE-MICHAUD of Strathroy, ON.

Strathroy-Caradoc Police and the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are continuing this investigation under the direction of Acting Detective Inspector Heidi Stewart of the Criminal Investigation Branch.

Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Staff Sgt. Gilles Philion of the Strathroy-Caradoc Police Service.

(MUNICIPALITY OF WHITESTONE, ON) – On May 24, 2014 shortly before 8 a.m., officers from the West Parry Sound Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a plane crash on Taylor Lake in the Municipality of Whitestone.

A 185 Cessna airplane attempted to land on Taylor Lake and flipped over. The male pilot is trapped underwater and believed to be the lone occupant at this time. Officers with the Underwater Search and Recovery Unit (USRU), West Parry Sound Detachment and Marine Unit along with members of the Whitestone Fire Department and Paramedics are currently on-scene.

Joint Rescue Coordinator Centre (JRCC) and Transport Canada Safety Board have all been notified and will be attending to assist in the investigation.

Investigation is ongoing.