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(MONTAGUE TOWNSHIP, ON) – On May 21, 2014 at approximately 8:05 am the Lanark County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were called to a serious motor vehicle collision on Highway # 15 between Ford Road and MacPherson Road north of Smiths Falls.

A burgundy Ford Edge and a white GMC Envoy were travelling northbound on Highway #15. A black GMC pick-up truck was travelling southbound on Highway #15 when it collided with the two northbound vehicles. The male driver of the black pick up was air lifted to hospital with serious injuries. The female driver of the burgundy Ford Edge was transported to hospital by ambulance with serious injuries. The female driver of the white GMC Envoy sustained minor injuries. Police ask if there are any witnesses to this collision to please contact Lanark County OPP at 1-888-310-1122.

Highway #15 remains closed while police continue the investigation. OPP Technical Traffic Collision Investigators are at the scene. Detours are in place at Ford Road for northbound traffic and at Franktown Road and MacPherson Road for southbound traffic.

Highway # 15 is expected to remain closed into the early evening hours.

(THUNDER BAY, ON) On Thursday, May 15, 2014, an officer from the Thunder Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) was on patrol on Highway 11/17 near Balsam Street when the officer observed a westbound 2003 Chevrolet Avalanche travelling at a high rate of speed. The driver of the vehicle was driving in excess of 155 km/hour in a posted 90 km/hour zone.

The 21 year old male driver from Gorham Township vehicle was issued a Provincial Summons for Drive Motor Vehicle Perform Stunt / Speeding by 50 or more km/hour contrary to the Highway Traffic Act. The driver was also issued a 7 day licence suspension and the vehicle impounded for 7 days.

On Monday, May 19, an officer was on patrol on Highway 11/17 near Balsam Street when the officer observed a 2007 Nissan Altima travelling at a high rate of speed. The driver was driving in excess of 145 km/hour in a posted 90 km/hour zone.

The 38 year old female driver from Thunder Bay was issued a Provincial Summons for Drive Motor Vehicle Perform Stunt / Speeding by 50 km/hour contrary to the Highway Traffic Act. The driver was issued a 7 day licence suspension and the vehicle impounded for 7 days.

On Tuesday, May 20, 2014 at approximately 9:30 pm, an officer was on patrol near Hodder Avenue when the officer conducted a check of a vehicle licence plate and was subsequently advised the licence plate was stolen. As the officer attempted to stop the vehicle, the vehicle accelerated in an attempt to flee. Shortly thereafter, the officer lost sight of the vehicle. The vehicle was located a short time later on West Floral beach Road in the Municipality of Shuniah, abandoned. Members of the North West Region Emergency Response Team and the Canine unit responded to conduct a search for the occupants of the vehicle with negative results. Further investigation resulted in the driver being located and arrested.

Johnathan WON, 19 years of age, from Thunder Bay has been charged with the following criminal offences;

-Flight While Pursued By Peace Officer,

-Fail to Comply With Probation Order,

-Dangerous Operation of a Motor Vehicle,

-Possession of Property Obtained by Crime,

-Public Mischief; all contrary to the Criminal Code.

He is to appear in Provincial Court on July 25 2014 to answer to the charges.

(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 an Ireland Road, Woodhouse, Norfolk County, Ontario address.

On Sunday, May 18, 2014, between 8:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m., unknown suspects entered an unlocked motor vehicle that was parked in the driveway of the residence. Once inside, unknowns proceeded to remove a wallet that contained personal and financial information.

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

Between Sunday, May 18 and Tuesday, May 20, 2014, unknowns attended the residence and gained entry. Once inside, unknowns proceeded to drink a quantity of alcohol. No other items were reported missing and police are reminding all residents to ensure that their residence is secure at all times.

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.

(NAPANEE, ON)- Napanee OPP is appealing to the public for assistance in locating a vehicle last seen in the Tamworth area, Stone Mills Twp on the 20th May, 2014.

The vehicle is a 2010 Dodge Avenger, Silver in color with an Ontario licence plate of BKTN-905.

Anyone with any information in relation to this vehicle or its whereabouts is asked to contact the Napanee OPP at 613-354-3369. If you wish to remain anonymous please call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at tipsubmit.com.

(WEST PARRY SOUND, ON) – Canada Road Safety Week, along with Victoria Day Long Weekend Traffic Safety Campaign, focused on education and enforcement with the focus on encouraging safe driving habits.

The West Parry Sound Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) participated in these campaigns this past weekend. Officers were out patrolling the roads, trails and waterways in the West Parry Sound District. Many motorists were subjected to education through enforcement. Below are some of the charges from the weekend.

Driving impaired by alcohol or drugs: 2

Failure to use or improper use of seat belts: 2

Off-Road Vehicle Act contravention: 1

Speeding, 1 to 49 km/h over posted speed limit: 170

Other Provincial Offence Notices: 39

Safety on our roads, trails and waterways begins with the motorist/operator. Ensure you and your passengers arrive safe.

(Ottawa, ON) -The Ottawa Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police is currently investigating a motor vehicle collision.

At approximately 3:42 am, a single vehicle collision occurred on Highway 417 westbound near Kinburn Side Road. Traffic was reduced to one lane for several hours to conduct the investigation. The highway has since been re-opened.

The driver of the truck was transported to hospital and his injuries are non-life-threatening.

The collision in under investigation and the OPP is asking anyone who may have any information about this incident to contact the OPP at 613-270-9171.

(ESSA)- Nottawasaga Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are continuing with the ongoing investigation from this morning’s motor vehicle collision.

The OPP Officer involved was air-lifted to a Toronto area Hospital by Air Ambulance in very serious condition. At present, the condition of the Officer has been updated to serious and non-life threatening in nature.

The OPP Aviation Services along with the Central Region Technical Traffic Collision Investigation Unit are continuing the investigation and the road will remain closed until further notice.

The OPP wishes to thank the public for their understanding in regards to this ongoing investigation.

(CHAPLEAU, ON) – On May 14, 2014, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Superior East Chapleau Detachment was advised of found human remains inside a vehicle in a heavily wooded area 80 kilometres north of Chapleau in the Chapleau Game Preserve.

The OPP attended the area and the remains were removed on May 16. Foul play is not suspected.

OPP believe that this investigation is linked to a historical missing person case from Southern Ontario reported in 2011. No names will be released pending confirmation of the identity of the body through DNA testing.

The Chapleau OPP was assisted by the OPP Criminal Investigations Unit, the Emergency Response Team and Ministry of Natural Resources Fire Crews to gain access to the scene. A joint investigation with the Chief’s Coroner’s Office is continuing.

(THAMES CENTRE, ON)- On Wednesday May 21, 2014 at 9:56 a.m. members of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Thames Centre Fire Department and Middlesex-London Emergency Medical Services (EMS) responded to a five vehicle collision at the intersection of Elgin Road and Crampton Drive in Thames Centre.

As a result of the collision one adult male party has been transported to a local area hospital with life threatening injuries. A second adult female was transported to hospital with non-life threating injuries.

Members of the OPP Technical Traffic Collision Investigation Team (TTCI) have been deployed to the scene to assist with the investigation.

Police have closed a section of Elgin Road between Gladstone Drive and Mossley Drive as police continue their investigation. The roadway is expected to be closed until approximately 4:00 p.m. today.

The investigation is on-going.

(ORILLIA, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police’s (OPP) preliminary report indicates that two people died on OPP-patrolled roads over the Victoria Day Long Weekend.

One man died in eastern Ontario when the farm tractor he was driving failed to negotiate a turn on a township road. Another man succumbed to his injuries following a single vehicle collision in northeastern Ontario.

With high volumes of traffic on roads and people taking advantage of outdoor recreational activities, the OPP remained highly visible right across the province and were pleased to see motorists, off-roaders and boaters do an excellent job of keeping themselves and those around them safe right through the weekend.

The OPP also took part in Canada Road Safety Week from May 13-19 (2014), focusing on education and enforcement of laws associated with impaired driving, seat belt use, distracted and aggressive driving.

(MUNICIPALITY OF MEAFORD, ON) – On Monday, May 19, 2014, at approximately 6:35 p.m., Grey County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a call from a Meaford resident reporting that he had been threatened by a neighbour.

The victim was sitting on his porch on Parker Street West in Meaford, when his neighbour drove past him in his vehicle and uttered that he was going to kill him.

At 7:14 p.m., police attended the scene and, while speaking with the victim, the accused exited his residence and yelled at the victim, “I’m going to knife you”!

The accused, Bernie David PICARD, 52, of Meaford, was subsequently arrested for two counts of uttering threats. He was held pending a bail hearing. His next court appearance is scheduled for June 12, 2015.