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(Muskoka Lakes, ON) -The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) of the Bracebridge detachment investigated a fatal motorcycle crash on the weekend.

On June 7, 2014 at 3:50 pm members of Bracebridge OPP responded to a crash on Highway 141, North of Coate Road, Muskoka Lakes, District of Muskoka. The motorcycle had driven off the roadway and impacted a tree. The driver of the motorcycle suffered serious injuries and was brought to hospital by paramedics.

The driver of the motorcycle Bruce NEDDOW, 66-year-old male from Nipissing Township has died from his injuries.

The cause of the crash is under investigation

(COUNTY OF BRANT, ON) – The County of Brant Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), officers were advised of a road rage incident that had started at the Paris Fairgrounds and ended on Powerline Road, in the County of Brant.

At approximately 10:20 p.m. Saturday June 7th, 2014, officers were advised that a collision had taken place on Powerline Road near Bishopsgate Road. After further investigation officers were advised that a male had stopped abruptly, and then reversed into a vehicle. Two adult men and two male youths then exited the reversing vehicle, brandishing weapons.

All four accused from the City of Brantford and the County of Brant are facing the following criminal charges

Unauthorized Possession of Weapon
Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose
Assault with a Weapon

The youth accused are scheduled to attend Provincial Court in Brantford on July 2nd and the two adult males are scheduled to attend Provincial Court in Brantford on July 4th, 2014 to answer to the charges.

(CENTRE WELLINGTON TOWNSHIP) -On June 7, 2014, at approximately 4:17 a.m., Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers were called to the Centre Wellington Community Centre in Fergus for an intoxicated male at a community event. Police located the male in the food tent and he displayed signs of alcohol consumption. During the investigation, officers discovered that the male had entered in to a court order not to consume alcohol and was not following his curfew.

Noad GEBREMICAEL age 35 of Guelph is charged with Breach of Recognizance X2 contrary to the Criminal Code. He was held for bail court to answer to the charges.

(COUNTY OF BRANT, ON) – The County of Brant Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), officers are investigating a break and enter to the Paris Canadian Tire Centre on Grand River Street north, in the County of Brant.

At approximately 12:30 a.m. on Monday June 9th, 2014 suspects entered the garden centre and removed three riding mowers, six kayaks, a barbeque, lawn furniture and loaded it all into a U-Haul truck. The suspects left travelling south bound on Grand River Street.

Anyone with information regarding the person(s) responsible for this incident should immediately contact the Ontario Provincial Police at 1 – 888 – 310 – 1122 or their closest Police authority.

Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1 – 800 – 222 – TIPS (8477) or leave an anonymous online message at www.helpsolvecrime.com where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000.

(NEW TECUMSETH) On June 6, 2014 at 10:35pm, the Nottawasaga Ontario Provincial Police (OPP responded to a motor vehicle collision involving a motorcycle on 8th Avenue between Tupper Blvd. and Morrison Avenue, New Tecumseth. Also attending were New Tecumseth Fire Service and Paramedics.

Investigation revealed a 2002 Suzuki SVS, color silver, collided with a concrete barrier. The 32 year old driver, Todd Collins, of New Tecumseth, was transported to Sunnybrook Hospital with serious but non-life threatening injuries.

Charges are pending against the driver of the motorcycle.

(COUNTY OF BRANT, ON) – The County of Brant Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), officers are investigating the theft of a Bobcat utility vehicle from an Old Onondaga Road property, in the County of Brant.

Sometime between 8:45 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. on Sunday June 8th, 2014 suspects entered the property and loaded the Bobcat onto a trailer. The Bobcat is described as black and orange in colour and is a four wheel model with a dump box.

Anyone with information regarding the person(s) responsible for this incident should immediately contact the Ontario Provincial Police at 1 – 888 – 310 – 1122 or their closest Police authority.

Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1 – 800 – 222 – TIPS (8477) 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 County of Brant Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), officers are investigating the theft of two ATV’s from a Pauline Johnson Road property, in the County of Brant.

Sometime between 10:00 p.m. June 7th, 2014 and 10:30 a.m. June 8th, 2014 suspects entered a detached garage and removed a 2014 Kawasaki HF6 ATV, and a 2004 Cana Out ATV. Both ATV’s were pushed to Pauline Johnson Road and loaded onto an awaiting vehicle.

Anyone with information regarding the person(s) responsible for this incident should immediately contact the Ontario Provincial Police at 1 – 888 – 310 – 1122 or their closest Police authority.

Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1 – 800 – 222 – TIPS (8477) or leave an anonymous online message at www.helpsolvecrime.com where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000.

(ESSA)- On June 6, 2014 at approximately 9:10pm, the Nottawasaga Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a call regarding a hot air balloon carrying 12 passengers making a hard landing near 5856 Highway 89 in Essa Township.

Nottawasaga OPP investigation reveals that two of the passengers were thrown from the passenger area on landing. They were treated at hospital for non-life threatening injuries.

The investigation is still ongoing by the Transportation Safety Board of Canada.

(HUNTSVILLE, ON) On June 9, 2014 just before midnight the Huntsville Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) detachment was made aware of suspicious males in the area of Muskoka Rd #3 north in the town of Huntsville. Neighbours observed an interior light on in a neighbouring driveway, and observed two males in the area at the same time. Officers patrolled the area locating the two males.

As a result of an investigation Brennan SMITH (19yrs) and Corey HOWARD (22yrs) both of Huntsville were arrested and eventually charged with Trespass at Night and Possession of Stolen Property obtained by Crime under the Criminal Code of Canada. Both of them will appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Huntsville on July 9, 2014 to answer to their charges.

Huntsville OPP would like to remind the residents of Huntsville to take their valuables out of their vehicles, leave their vehicles in well-lit areas, and always lock their vehicles.

(TOWNSHIP OF GEORGIAN BLUFFS ON) – On Monday, June 9, 2014 at approximately 9:18 p.m., Grey County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a break-in at a residence on Concession 3 in the Township of Georgian Bluffs.

Culprit(s) forcibly entered the residence through a rear door. Although nothing appears to have been taken, a basement wall was damaged.

Police remind the public to contact their local police service if they observe any suspicious persons, vehicles or activities.

Anyone with information is asked to contact 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.

(MOOSONEE, ON) – On June 8, 2014 members of the Moosonee Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) hosted the 2014 Ontario Law Enforcement Torch Run in support of the Ontario Special Olympics (OSS).

Members of the Moosonee OPP as well as a small contingency of runners gathered at 11:00 am and ran a 5 kilometre loop to help raise awareness and funds for the OSS.

The run concluded at the Moosonee OPP Detachment where a charity barbeque was held from 11:30 am to 2:00 pm. With the assistance of a power outage throughout the town, the barbeque was a huge success. In total Moosonee helped to raise over $1000 that will directly benefit OSS athletes in Northeastern Ontario.

The Moosonee OPP would like to thank all participants, volunteers and the citizens of Moosonee that turned out to show their support. A special thanks goes out to the Northern Store, Two Bay Enterprises and the Sky Ranch Restaurant without whom this event would not have been possible.