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(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Norfolk County Detachment is currently investigating an act of mischief at a Cockshutt Road, Townsend, Norfolk County, Ontario, address.

On Monday, May 26, 2014 at approximately 4:51 p.m., a vehicle was travelling south bound along Cockshutt Road, south of Norfolk County Road 19 East when a balloon filled with green paint was thrown from a school bus travelling north bound.

The balloon struck the vehicle and startled the driver. The driver was able to safely stop the motor vehicle without being involved in a collision and immediately contacted the police.

This is a very dangerous act that had the potential to cause a collision and injury to the operator of the vehicle or another innocent motorist travelling on the roadway.

The OPP is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the suspects. If anyone has any information 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.

The investigation is continuing.

(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Norfolk County Detachment is investigating a Break and Enter at an Adams Avenue, Simcoe, Norfolk County, Ontario address.

On Tuesday, May 27, 2014 at approximately 1:11 p.m., a homeowner was in the back yard of their residence doing yard work when they noticed that the side garage door on their residence open and closed.

Then owner immediately went inside the residence and located an unknown female standing in the kitchen. The homeowner confronted the female who then fled from the residence and was last seen running toward Berkley Crescent.

The female is being described as white, 5’1, 160 to 180 lbs, with a round face. She was wearing a white short sleeved shirt with black stripes, black slacks and had a scarf tightly wrapped her head.

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.

(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 theft was reported at a Silver Lake Drive, Port Dover, Norfolk County, Ontario address.

On Monday, May 26, 2014 at approximately 8:28 a.m., police attended an address after being contacted by a concerned homeowner after several items were taken from a trailer parked in the driveway of the residence.

Through investigation it was determined that an unknown male entered the locked trailer and removed a Red CPE generator, Yellow Dewalt hammer drill, Red Milwaukee Sawzall, 5/8 roll of copper wire and electrical conductor wire.

A male suspect was observed fleeing the area in a silver coloured pick-up truck at a high rate of speed north bound on Silver Lake Drive.

The suspect can be described as a white male, approximately 6’0, wearing a baseball cap. The vehicle is described as a 2008 to 2013 two door silver pick-up truck.

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.

(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 theft was reported at a Highway 59, South Walsingham, Norfolk County, Ontario address.

On Monday, May 26, 2014 in the early morning hours, unknowns attended the address and proceeded to enter a chicken coop located in the rear yard of the property. Once inside, unknowns removed approximately 80 baby chickens.

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.

(North Dundas) – On May 28th, 2014 at approximately 8:00pm, SD&G OPP officers had the occasion to conduct a traffic stop on County Road 43, North Dundas Township. Further checks on two male passengers revealed they were in contravention of conditions imposed (non-communication order) from a previous incident.

Anthony RIGTER (25) of North Grenville, Ontario and Daniel WILLIAMS (18) of Kemptville, Ontario were arrested and both charged with;

– Fail to Comply with Conditions

Both were held in custody pending a court appearance (bail) in Cornwall this date (29May14).

(North Glengarry) – On May 28th, 2014 at approximately 11:00pm, SD&G OPP officers were conducting Reduce Impaired Drivers Everywhere (RIDE) spot checks on Lochiel Street in the Town of Alexandria, North Glengarry Township. A check of a male passenger in a vehicle revealed he was in contravention of a condition imposed (curfew) from a previous incident.

A 16year old male youth (from North Glengarry) was arrested and is charged with;

– Fail to Comply with Disposition (Youth Criminal Justice Act)

He was released and scheduled to appear in youth court in Cornwall on July 9th, 2014.

(LAKESHORE, ON) – A 74 year old female, has been identified as the deceased party involved in a fire in Lakeshore on May 27, 2014.

Sonya DEROSE perished in a residence in the 1500 block of Essex County Road 22 in Lakeshore.

The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

(MUNICIPALITY OF WHITESTONE, ON) – The West Parry Sound Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) investigated a single motor vehicle collision in Dunchurch which resulted in thousands of dollars of property damage.

On May 28, 2014 at approximately 4:03 p.m. a commercial motor vehicle was travelling westbound on Highway 124 when he drove off the roadway, hitting two parked vehicles, through a fence and came to rest in an adjacent parking lot. No injuries resulted from the collision.

The driver, Wayne FARMER, 55 years of age from North Bay was issued a Provincial Offence Notice for Careless Driving contrary to the Highway Traffic Act. This charge carries a total payable fine of $490 and 6 demerit points.

(CHATHAM-KENT, ON) Chatham-Kent Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) advises of a lane closure and slow down on Highway 401 westbound in the Municipality of Chatham-Kent as a result of a collision involving a tractor trailer which occurred Wednesday evening.

Chatham-Kent OPP has closed the right lane of Highway 401 between Duart Road and Orford Road to facilitate the off-loading of the contents of the trailer and will be conducting a traffic slowdown later this morning for the removal of the tractor trailer from the north ditch in that area.

Chatham-Kent OPP is asking motorists to exercise caution while Emergency Crews are at the scene and will be in and out of their vehicles.

(PETROLIA, ON) Lambton Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is reminding the public to immediately notify the OPP if confronted with a suspicious event or situation or an event that is illegal or that may be illegal.

On May 26, 2014 just before 6:00 p.m. a young girl out for a walk with her dog on North Street, in Petrolia, was approached by a suspicious male operating a brown van or Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) that had dark windows.

Although this was not an attempt to abduct, there was a suggestion by the older male driver to have the female go to his residence for candy. The female then ran away to get help and the suspicious male drove off.

The male driver, who never got out of his vehicle, was approximately 50 to 60 years of age, almost bald with white stubble on his head, and he was wearing sunglasses. Further, he was wearing a brown shirt and he also had a dark mark on his left temple like a birth mark or age spot.

Anyone with information that may assist Lambton OPP with this incident or any similar incidents is encouraged to report it to the Lambton OPP or your nearest police authority.

(ROCKLAND, ON) – On May 28, 2014 at approximately 10:00pm Constable FLINT responded to Eliot Street in Rockland. The Rockland Fire Department was at the scene of an enclosed garbage area that was set on fire.

Garbage as well as several plastic recycling bails were lit. The fire was initiated in a condo complex in between 2 condos. As a result, the heat from the fire caused the sidings on both buildings to melt and be damaged.

Through the investigation, it was determined that three (3) youths were seen rnnning from the area.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Russell County OPP at 1-888-310-1122.

(CHATHAM-KENT, ON) On May 28, 2014, just before 7:30 p.m., Chatham-Kent Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers responded to a collision involving a single motor vehicle on Highway 401 near Orford Road.

The collision occurred when a Volvo tractor trailer left the roadway as it was traveling westbound on Highway 401. The vehicle then flipped over onto its roof and came to rest in the north ditch.

The male driver, 41 year old Jagmohan DHOAT, from Brampton, has been charged with Careless Driving, contrary to the Highway Traffic Act.

No injuries were reported.

(CLARENCE-ROCKLAND, ON) – Today, at approximately 6:15 am, members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Russell County detachment responded to a single vehicle crash on Duquette Road between Pilon and Brazeau in the City of Clarence Rockland.

A vehicle, driven by a 39 year-old woman, left the roadway entered the ditch and rolled. Clarence Rockland Fire service attended to free the lone driver who was airlifted to hospital with serious, life-threatening injuries.

The cause of the collision is still under investigation and Duquette Road between Pilon and Brazeau remains closed.

Anyone with information about this crash is asked to contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122.

(QUINTE WEST, ON) – On Wednesday May 28th, 2014 at approximately 11:00pm Quinte West OPP received information that a 2014 GMC Silverado pickup truck that was stolen from Napanee and used to steal gasoline was in the area of Hamilton Rd.in the City of Quinte West.

The truck was located by police on Hamilton Rd near Graham Rd. Police attempted to stop the truck but the fleeing suspect vehicle would not stop for police.

Police followed the vehicle and eventually a male exited the vehicle while the vehicle was still in motion. The vehicle entered a parking lot on Heber St/ in Trenton striking a parked vehicle.

A 19 year old male was taken into custody and has been charged with Possession of Property Obtained by Crime, Dangerous Operation of a Motor Vehicle, Flight from Police as well as Theft.

The 19 year old is being held for a bail hearing today at The Ontario Court of Justice 15 Bridge St West, Belleville.

(THUNDER BAY, ON) – On May 23, 2014 Drug Enforcement Officers of the Combined Forces Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau executed a Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) search warrant at a North Algonquin Street residence in Thunder Bay.

66 year old Wayne ALENKO of Thunder Bay, 53 year old Gordon YELLOWHEAD of Fort Hope and 41 year old Beverley JACOB of Webequie were arrested and charged with:

1) Possession of Oxycodone for the Purpose of Trafficking contrary to the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act

2) Possession of Property Obtained by Crime over $5000 contrary to the Criminal Code of Canada.

ALENKO was also charged with Possession of Marihuana for the Purpose of Trafficking and Trafficking in Oxycodone contrary to the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act.

Police investigators seized a total of 239.2 grams of Marihuana with a street value of $4784, 171.5 – 5mg Oxycodone pills with a street value of $6860 and $1505 in Canadian Currency.

The Combined Forces Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau consists of members from the Ontario Provincial Police – Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau, the Thunder Bay Police Service, the Nishnawbe-Aski Police Service and the Anishnabek Police Service.

(HALIBURTON, ON) – In the evening hours of May 17, 2014 a very large house party occurred at 1652 Contau Lake Road in the Municipality of Highlands East Ontario. The details of the party were advertised through social media and an estimated 150 people were in attendance, the majority of which were from Haliburton County and under 19 years of age. Persons gained access to the residence by breaking in through a window and then opening the front door which allowed unlimited access for the large gathering. The party was held without the knowledge or consent of the property owner. Many of those in attendance were unaware that they were actually committing an offence by being in the residence. Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Haliburton Highlands Detachment commenced an investigation utilizing the OPP Identification Unit, Crime Unit and detachment uniform members. Evidence including DNA was recovered at the scene and has been sent for analysis. There was a significant amount of damage done to the interior of the residence, which police estimate to be at $25,000. Officers indicated that the residence was ‘trashed’. At this time police have arrested and charged a 16 year old male from Minden with Mischief Over $5000 and Break & Enter. The investigation is still on-going and further charges are presumed to be forthcoming.

OPP are asking area residents to be constantly observing for suspicious vehicles, persons and activity in their areas. OPP Community Services Officer Paul Potter indicates that parents should be aware of the location and type of event that their children are attending and that they check with the property owners or parents first. This planning will help our young people from potentially being involved in situations where under-age drinking or criminal activity could be taking place.