Around 3:00 p.m. yesterday afternoon, emergency crews responded to a two vehicle collision on Grand Avenue East near St. Clair Street in Chatham.
A 6 week old infant, who was a passenger in one of the vehicles, was transported to hospital as a precaution.
Total damage was estimated at $5000.
A 19-year-old woman was charged with failing to yield the right of way.
The Chatham-Kent police have arrested a man in connection with a disturbance earlier this week in Wallaceburg.
On Tuesday, May 20, 2014 just before 12:30 a.m. police responded to an altercation between two men known to each other at a residence on Dufferin Avenue. A 19 year-old Walpole Island man was transported to the Sydenham District Hospital with life threatening head injuries. He has since been transferred to a hospital in London where he remains in critical condition.
This morning, a 20 year-old Walpole Island man was arrested. He has been charged with attempt murder. He has been held in custody pending a bail hearing.
Police continue to investigate. Anyone with information is asked to contact Dianna Branton of the Major Crime Section at (519) 436-6616. Anonymous callers can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) and may be eligible for a cash reward.
The Chatham-Kent police have completed a next-of-kin notification with the family of a man who died in a collision on Wednesday night on Tecumseh Line between Dauphin Road and Pump Road.
At approximately 8:45 p.m. emergency crews responded to a single motor vehicle collision. The man lost control of his vehicle, which left the roadway, rolled and came to rest in a field.
The man has been identified as Theodore (Ted) WAGENAAR, 74 years, of Chatham, Ontario.
Members of the Chatham-Kent Police Service offer their deepest condolences to the family and friends of Mr. Wagenaar.
The collision remains under investigation. Anyone with information is asked to contact Constable Todd Trahan at 519-355-1092.
Occurrence #: BA14023204
Date: Thursday, May 22, 2014 – 11:20pm
A 35 year old Barrie man broke into a downtown business that he was previously employed with. After breaking the window of the business and taking a small amount of money the male was confronted by a current employee who was outside and immediately recognized him.
The male then assaulted the employee and fled the area in a vehicle. A detailed description of the vehicle and licence plate was provided to police and the male was located at his residence and arrested.
The male was then transported to the Barrie Police Service where he kicked an officer while being booked. The male now faces charges of break and enter, assault and assault police.
Thursday, May 22, 2014
Two men have been charged after the London Police Service seized more than $180,000 worth of drugs and cash.
On May 21, 2014, members of the Guns and Drugs Section, consisting of members of the London Police Service and RCMP, conducted two vehicle stops and located a total of eight pounds of marihuana and approximately $30,000 in Canadian currency.
Two search warrants were subsequently executed – one at a residence on Huron Street and another at a residence on Garibaldi Avenue. Seized from the Garibaldi Avenue residence were 3,148 grams of marihuana, valued at $31,480 and approximately $90,000 in Canadian currency.
Total seized:
– Approximately $120,000 Canadian currency
– 15 pounds of marihuana – $68,000
– 2002 Subaru WRX STi – $10,000
– 2000 Honda Accord – $5,000
As a result of the investigation, Hai Tran, 34 years of London and Matthew Ruby, 22 years of Simcoe, Ontario, has been charged with the following Controlled Drug and Substances Act offences:
– Traffic in Schedule II substance, contrary to section 5(1); and
– Possession of a Schedule II substance for the purpose of trafficking, contrary to section 5(2).
Hai Tran is further charged with the following offences:
– A second count of possession of a Schedule II substance for the purpose of trafficking, contrary to section 5(2) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act; and
– Two counts of possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime, contrary to section 354(1)(a) of the Criminal Code of Canada.
This project has been made possible by a grant from the Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services.
(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Service Robbery Unit has laid a number of charges in relation to two swarmings and is seeking information on additional, outstanding suspects.
On May 18, 2014, at approximately 2:20 am, a male victim was walking near Broadview/Byron when a vehicle approached him. A group of males jumped out of the vehicle and grabbed the victim, making a demand for his phone and wallet. The suspects then attempted to force the victim into the vehicle as he was also assaulted. The victim resisted and the suspects fled the scene in the vehicle. The victim was not injured.
On the same date, at approximately 3:30 am, a male victim was walking along Kirkwood near Nora Street. The victim was approached by a vehicle, at which point multiple suspects exited the vehicle, grabbed the victim, and began searching him. One of the suspects was reportedly armed with a handgun. The suspects demanded the victim turn over his cellphone and wallet. The suspects then attempted to force the victim into the vehicle. When another, uninvolved, vehicle approached, the suspects fled the scene. The victim was not injured.
As Police were at the scene investigating the second robbery, the suspect vehicle was observed driving by. The vehicle was recognized and also determined to have been reported stolen the previous day from a parking lot along the 400 block of Lisgar Avenue. When officers attempted to stop the vehicle, the vehicle fled, and then impacted a rock at the end of a footpath in the area, after a very brief time/distance. The suspects then all fled the vehicle on foot. Three suspects were arrested in the area by officers. An air pistol was recovered from within the vehicle. There were no injuries sustained by any of the three arrested suspects.
Three young persons, all age 17 of Ottawa, are jointly charged with the following offences:
* Two counts of robbery
* Two counts of possession of weapons dangerous to the public
* Two counts of attempted abduction
* One count of possession of property obtained by crime
The suspects have since been released from custody and appear next in Youth court on May 23, 2014.
The Robbery Unit is still attempting to identify 2-4 remaining suspects that were able to flee the scene of the second robbery. They are described as being black males, 5’9-5’11” (175 cm to 180 cm)
(FORT FRANCES, ON) – On May 20, 2014, police reported that Mariah WILSON, age 15 years of Fort Frances, ON was reported missing. As of May 22, 2014, the public can be advised that Ms. WILSON was located safe and sound in Couchiching First Nation.
The OPP would like to thank the public and Treaty Three Police Service for their assistance.
(FORT FRANCES, ON) – Rainy River District Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has received funding from the Ministry of Children and Youth Services to hire two students for the Youth in Policing Initiative (YIPI). Successful applicants for the position will assist the Community Services Officer with delivery of public safety programs within the Rainy River District. The students will also be seen as ambassadors for the OPP and the Town of Fort Frances. Pay for the position will be $11.93 an hour based on a 40 hour week for a total of 8 weeks per youth. Occasional weekend shifts required. Criteria on which the applicants will be chosen include:
Applicants must reside in the area of Fort Frances
Be between the ages of 14 and 17 years of age.
Must be returning to school in September.
Cannot apply if applicant has participated in the program in the past
Completed resumes will be received in person at the Fort Frances OPP Detachment at 320 Portage Avenue, Fort Frances, ON no later than 4:00 pm on Friday June 13, 2014. Interviews will take place during the week of June 24 – 27, 2014. There will be an expected start date of Wednesday July 3, 2014 and concluding Friday August 22, 2014. Resumes with cover letters should be addressed to Cst. Anne McCoy, Community Services Officer.
(STRATHROY- CARADOC, ON) The Strathroy-Caradoc Police Service is currently investigating the sudden death of a young child that occurred on Wednesday, May 21, 2014, on Penny Lane in the Municipality of Strathroy Caradoc.
The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Criminal Investigation Branch (CIB) and the OPP Forensic Identification Unit have been called in to assist with the investigation.
The investigation is ongoing and further details will be released when available.
Pembroke/Renfrew County Crime Stoppers and the Ministry of Natural Resources are asking for the publics’ assistance preventing illegal fishing.
Targeting pre-season bass can jeopardize the health of future bass stocks. This is the time when bass spawn. It is an offence to even attempt to catch any fish species during the closed season for that species – even if you are planning on releasing the fish immediately. Bass are particularly vulnerable to closed season angling and thousands, perhaps millions of bass fry are lost annually because of this unlawful practice. Largemouth and Smallmouth bass season opens on June 21st 2014, in Renfrew County, and on June 20th in the Ottawa River. If people observe individuals targeting and keeping bass please report immediately. For more information to confirm the fisheries management zone, please check in the Ontario Fishing Regulations Summary.
Crime Stoppers Pembroke/Renfrew County believes that someone may have information that could assist police in solving this crime. If you have information on any criminal offence that results in charges being laid, you qualify for an award of up to $2,000.00. Call Pembroke/Renfrew County Crime Stoppers at (613) 735-8477 or you can reach us at 1-800-222-8477. You could help solve a crime. All tips remain anonymous and you will not have to attend court. Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display. Our telephones are answered 24 hours a day. Please visit us at our new website www.valleytips.ca.
(Napanee, ON) – Today, May 22, 2014, the Napanee Crime Unit of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) charged 72-year old Neil Joynt with one (1) count of Sexual Assault – male.
As a result of an investigation, the victim, who was a young person at the time of the offence during the 1980’s, came forward to police.
Joynt is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice, Napanee on June 10, 2014. He is presently released on a undertaking with conditions.
If anyone has information about this incident or any other crime, they are asked to contact the Napanee Crime Unit at 613-354-6696.
(FORT FRANCES, ON) – On Tuesday May 19, 2014 at approximately 2:00 pm CST, officers of the Rainy River District Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police were contacted by a Minnesota tourist outfitter to advise that one of the camp patrons who had set out on a canoe trip had sent a SPOT locater message indicating they needed help on Kawnipi Lake in Quetico Park.
Police were informed of the GPS coordinates and made efforts to respond that day but were delayed due to poor weather. CORRECTION – Quetico park employees in the area located the canoeist. His canoe had drifted away from him and he was stranded on the lake. They retrieved his canoe. OPP Emergency Response Team members were unable to fly due to poor weather conditions and were subsequently stood down.
The OPP would like to thank the Quetico Provincial Park employees for their efforts.
(Christian Island, On)- Members of the Anishinabek Police Service were alerted to the discovery of what would appear to be human remains late in the afternoon of May 15, 2014 in an area south of West Beach on Christian Island.
A request was made to the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) to assist in this investigation which resulted in members being dispatched from the OPP Southern Georgian Bay Detachment along with members of the OPP Central Region Crime and Marine Unit’s, Forensic Identification Services Unit (FISU) of OPP General Headquarters (GHQ) Orillia, all under the direction of A/Detective Inspector Chris Loam of the Criminal Investigation Branch (CIB) OPP GHQ.
A search of the area resulted in remains and other scene exhibits being removed for further examination at the Office of the Chief Coroner in Toronto so as to determine their origin, identity and possible cause of death.
This investigation has revealed that the found remains are those of Penny WARNE who at the age of 57 years was reported missing from her Wasaga Beach home on Feb 15, 2009. Investigators have ruled out foul play as a cause of death and have concluded their investigation of this incident. Investigators wish to thank all of those who assisted officers in the search for Penny stemming back to her 2009 disappearance.
(TWEED, ON) – On May 21, 2014 at 5:00 a.m. members of the Ontario Provincial Police Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau – Drug Enforcement Unit (DEU), Tactics and Rescue Unit (TRU), East Region Canine Unit, Emergency Response Team (ERT) and the Central Hastings Detachment executed a Controlled Drug and Substances Act warrant at an apartment on Victoria Street North in the Municipality of Tweed.
Investigators seized a small quantity of cocaine and marihuana as well as a prohibited weapon brass knuckles. Two firearms were also found to be stored unsafely.
As a result 25 year old Adam KILPATRICK of Tweed, ON was arrested and charged with Possession of Marihuana, Possession of Cocaine, Possession of a Prohibited Weapon and Unsafe Storage of a Firearm. He will appear in Ontario Court of Justice, Belleville on July 3, 2014.
(Hwy# 62, ON) – On May 21, 2014 at 3:30 p.m. members of Central Hastings O.P.P received a traffic complaint regarding a possible impaired driver travelling on Highway # 62 in the Municipality of Centre Hastings. Within minutes officers located the driver in the Village of Madoc. As a result of the investigation, 50 year old Francis MONTANA of Madoc, ON was arrested and charged with Impaired Driving, Over 80mg and Drive While Disqualified, contrary to the Criminal Code of Canada. He was also charged with Drive While Under Suspension and Drive Motor Vehicle Not Equipped with Interlock Device contrary to the Highway Traffic Act. He will appear in the Ontario Court of Justice, Belleville on June 12, 2014.