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(Bancroft, Ontario) – On Sunday June 15th 2014, an officer from the Bancroft detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) stopped a vehicle on Highway 62 in the Municipality of Hastings Highlands that was driving in excess of the posted speed limit. Further investigation revealed that the male driver was under the influence of alcohol. The driver was arrested for failing an approved instrument and transported to the Bancroft OPP detachment for further breath tests.

39 year old Michael OHLSCHLAGER of the Municipality of Hastings Highlands has been charged with:
• Operate a motor vehicle with over 80 milligrams of alcohol in his blood
• Operate a motor vehicle with no insurance
• Use plate not authorized for vehicle

Mr. OHLSCHLAGER was released from custody on a promise to appear and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Bancroft on the 15th of July 2014.

(TOWNSHIP OF GEORGIAN BLUFFS, ON) – On Tuesday, June 17, 2014 at approximately 9:23 a.m., Grey County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a cyclist struck by a vehicle on Hwy. 6 & 21, at the entrance to the Grey County Mall on the Sunset Strip, in the Township of Georgian Bluffs.

The suspect vehicle, a red Toyota (model unknown), was travelling eastbound on Hwy. 6 & 21. As the Toyota proceeded to make a left turn into the Grey County Mall, it struck the cyclist, who was riding west bound on Hwy. 6 & 21.

After a brief conversation with the cyclist, the driver of the Toyota left the scene.

The victim, a 17 year old male from Owen Sound, was taken to hospital with minor injuries and released.

The driver of the Toyota was described as female, approximately 50-60 years of age, thin, white hair and wearing glasses. The Toyota’s driver’s side mirror may be damaged or missing.

Police would like to speak to the driver of the Toyota or anyone who may have witnessed the collision by contacting the 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 Web Tip to www.crimestop-gb.org. You may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

(TILLSONBURG, ON.) – Oxford County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) attended a break and enter to a residence located on Fourth Street, in the Town of Tillsonburg which occurred between June 8 and June 9, 2014.

As a result of investigation and warrants executed, three firearms were recovered and four males arrested. On June 15, 2014, the outstanding Smith & Wesson M&P – 223 calibre rifle was recovered by OPP in Norfolk County.

The four males charged are facing a total of 35 Criminal Code charges, and remain in custody pending bail hearings.

(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 Concession 12, Townsend, Norfolk County, Ontario address.

On Wednesday, June 18, 2014 at approximately 3:27 a.m., a homeowner was awoken by their dog after the animal was continually barking. The resident attended outside and noticed that doors on their vehicles parked in the driveway of the residence were open.

It does not appear that was taken from either vehicle and police are reminding all residents to lock their vehicles and remove any valuables from plain view.

(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 receiving a report of a theft from a Blueline Road, Woodhouse, Norfolk County, Ontario address.

Between Sunday, May 18, 2014 and Sunday, June 15, 2014, unknown suspects attended the Port Dover Cemetery and proceeded to remove a brass flower holder from a grave site.

The holder is described as having a thin chain attached with a handle that protruded from the ground to allow the holder to be removed.

The theft is estimated at approximately $1,000 dollars.

The OPP would like to remind all community residents that if they see suspicious persons or vehicles, try to obtain as much detail as you can, write down the person(s) description, the type of vehicle they are driving and the licence plate number.

Then don’t delay, call the police and report it. 1 – 888 – 310 – 1122 will put you in contact with the nearest O.P.P. Communications Centre to report the activity. OPP (677) on your cellular will also work.

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 reminding the public to protect their property and valuables against would be thieves after receiving a report of a theft from a Argyle Avenue, Delhi, Norfolk County, Ontario address.

Between Friday, June 13, 2014 and Monday, June 16, 2014, unknown suspects attended the address and proceeded to remove a trolling motor from a boat that was located on the property.

The motor is described as a Shakespear trolling motor, black and green in colour and is valued at approximately $1,000 dollars.

The OPP would like to remind all community residents that if they see suspicious persons or vehicles, try to obtain as much detail as you can, write down the person(s) description, the type of vehicle they are driving and the licence plate number.

Then don’t delay, call the police and report it. 1 – 888 – 310 – 1122 will put you in contact with the nearest O.P.P. Communications Centre to report the activity. OPP (677) on your cellular will also work.

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.

(Selwyn Township, ON) -On June 10th Members of the Peterborough County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were advised of the disappearance of a 15 year old youth from a residence on Lindsay Road in Selwyn Township.

Officers were called to a Lindsay Road residence on June 10th, 2014 after a report that a 15 year old male had left the residence without adult supervision, The youth has not returned home when expected, and the police were contacted to assist in locating him.

The missing male, Benjamin (Ben), PUGLISI, is 5’6”, 130lbs, thin build with a light complexion, blonde hair normally coloured to a brownish red shade, he wears his hair parted on the right with the hair being worn down over the left side of his face, and has braces on his upper and lower teeth. Brown eyes and has hoop spacers in his ears.

The youth has a history of running away. Foul play is not suspected, but authorities are concerned about his whereabouts. The youth is believed to have made his way to the City of Brampton.

The OPP are requesting the assistance of the public in locating this missing person and are asking that if anyone sees him or knows of his whereabouts to please call 1-705-742-0401 for the Peterborough County OPP or if an emegency‘911’ immediately.

Should you wish to remain anonymous, contact Peterborough Northumberland Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or you can submit your information online at www.stopcrimehere.ca Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display and you will remain anonymous. Being anonymous, you will not testify in court and your information may lead to a cash reward of up to $2,000.00.

(Bancroft, Ontario) – On Saturday the 14th of June 2014, the Bancroft detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received the report of a theft from a vehicle on Station Street in the Town of Bancroft. Investigation revealed that sometime between 6:15 a.m. and 12:45 p.m. an SUV parked in a parking lot was entered and jewellery, clothes and a MacBook were stolen.

The Bancroft OPP is asking anyone with information about this theft to contact them at 1-888-310-1122. If you wish to remain anonymous you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.