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(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.

(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.

(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.

(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.

(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.

(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.