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MOTORCYCLIST CHARGED WITH DANGEROUS DRIVING

(CALEDON, ON) – On May 19, 2014 at approximately 8:17 pm, officers from the Caledon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were advised to lookout for a group of motorcycles travelling at a high rate of speed southbound on Airport Road from the Dufferin area. According to officers from the Dufferin Detachment, speeds were recorded at 189 km/hr.

An officer from the Caledon Detachment attended the area of Highway 9 and located an eastbound motorcycle matching the description provided by Dufferin officers. The officer observed as the rider was operating his motorcycle at speeds between 180 and 200 km/hr. Further, the officer observed as the operator was weaving in and out of traffic in a dangerous fashion. Within a short distance, the officer located the same motorcycle parked outside a Highway 9 residence. The officer entered onto the property and concluded that that the rider had been involved in a motor vehicle collision prior to his arrival. Upon speaking with the motorcyclist, the officer observed that the rider was shaken up and that his motorcycle gear was damaged. The officers contacted the ambulance service to assess the motorcyclist’s injuries. He was later released with a minor injury.

In conclusion, Ahmad Samim DAWRAN, 21, of Toronto was arrested and charged with 2 counts of Dangerous Driving. Officers from the Dufferin Detachment charged the rider with several Highway Traffic Act of Ontario offences.

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ALERT OFFICER STOPS VEHICLE – DRIVER ARRESTED

(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Norfolk County Detachment has charged a 20 year old male after police stopped a vehicle at a Turkey Point Road, Turkey Point, Norfolk County, Ontario address.

On Sunday, May 18, 2014, at approximately 11:01 p.m., police were conducting patrols in the area of Turkey Point Road and Front Road, when a vehicle attracted an officer’s attention. The vehicle was subsequently stopped and investigated.

As a result of investigation, police arrested and charged 20 year old Justen Joseph PETTIPAS of Brantford, Ontario with Fail to comply with Recognizance and refuse to provide breath sample.

He is to appear in Provincial Court, Simcoe at a later date to answer to the charges.

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POLICE INVESTIGATING THEFT

(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Norfolk County Detachment received a report of a theft from a Talbot Street North, Simcoe, Norfolk County, Ontario address.

On Saturday, May 17, 2014 between 8:30 a.m., and 1:15 p.m., unknowns attended Dawson Construction and proceeded to remove a pair of fork lifts for a skid steer which weigh approximately 200 pounds.

Police are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the person(s) responsible. If anyone has any information they are being asked to contact the Norfolk County OPP at 1-888-310-1122.

Remember, if you see something, say something. If you see suspicious persons or behaviour roaming the area, call the Norfolk County OPP 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.

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STOLEN VEHICLE

(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Norfolk County Detachment received a report of a stolen vehicle from a Cherry Street, Simcoe, Norfolk County, Ontario address.

On Saturday, May 17, 2014 in the early morning hours, unknowns attended the address and proceeded to remove a vehicle that was parked on the roadway.

The vehicle is described as a white 2002,Chevrolet Silverado with red decals with Grant Concrete Forming on the sides of the vehicle.

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.

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OPP INVESTIGATE THEFT FROM VEHICLE

(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 Woodstock Avenue, Long Point, Norfolk County, Ontario address.

On Saturday, May 17, 2014, in the early morning hours, unknown suspects entered an unlocked motor vehicle that was parked in the driveway of the residence. Once inside, unknowns proceeded to remove a right handed set of Ping golf clubs in a silver golf bag with red and blue markings. A pair of men’s golf shoes were also taken during the theft.

The theft is valued at approximately $1,400 dollars.

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OPP INVESTIGATING BREAK AND ENTER

(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Norfolk County Detachment is investigating a Break and Enter at a 12th Concession Road, North Walsingham, Norfolk County, Ontario address.

On Saturday, May 17, 2014 between 1:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m., unknowns attended the address and gained entry into the garage. Once inside, unknowns proceeded to remove

Dewalt dry wall tools yellow in colour, Stihl chainsaws orange in colour, and three aluminum ladders.

The theft is valued at approximately $1,500 dollars.

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.

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Local Artist To Plug Wingham Farmer’s Market On CBC Radio

John Looser of href=”http://www.extremebirdhouse.com/”>Extreme Birdhouses is
to be on CBC Radio 21May2014 @ 6:40am.  John recently made
local headlines when Morris-Turnberry demanded that he not display
his works of art on his property.

From the Archive: href=”http://www.thewinghamfreepress.com/story.shtml?story=16052″>Local
Tourist Attraction Crippled By Morris-Turnberry – Extreme
Birdhouse Display Shutdown!

John Looser posted on his href=”https://www.facebook.com/groups/112698715866/”>FaceBook page
“I will be doing a live interview tomorrow morning 6:40 am on CBC
radio for my Extreme Birdhouses”

WFP: “Awesome! If you could mention you are looking forward to
having them on display at the up-coming Wingham Farmer’s Market
I’ll buy you beer and/or coffee”

John Looser: “I will mention that tomorrow”

WFP would like to thank Mr. Looser in advance for plugging the
up-coming Farmer’s Market

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WFP Challenges Council To Grant Permission For Farmer’s Market At Tonight’s Meeting 20May2014

It is within council’s power to grant permission for the Farmer’s Market to use the parking lot at the Complex. Council could also instruct town staff to make sure the Town’s insurance would cover the Market, which it likely does. If council takes this two tiny steps tonight, the Wingham Farmer’s Market could open on May 24 or 31.

The surface of the parking lot cost tax payers over a million dollars, and is virtually empty Saturday mornings. Allowing the Farmer’s Market to locate there will cost the taxpayer’s nothing, and the positive effects it will have on our community will be tremendous.

Several members of the steering committee believe the Farmer’s Market could open on May 24 or 31, 2014. Several Vendors are very eager to start selling at a Wingham Farmer’s Market, and scores of volunteers are willing to donate their time and effort to make sure this quickly comes to fruition. There is no reason this can’t be a zero budget” project

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4.4 Kilograms of Drugs Dropped Off at Goderich Site

(HURON COUNTY, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is calling Prescription Drug Drop-Off Day across the province a huge success.

Over 70 OPP detachments participated this year across Ontario. A total of 138 kilograms of prescription medications were received by the OPP from the public who participated in this public health and safety awareness initiative on Saturday, May 10.

The Huron County OPP site allowed several people to take advantage of this free and simple way to safely dispose of their unused and expired medication. A total of 4.4 kilograms was turned over at the Goderich location. A wide variety of prescription medication including hydromorphone, codeine and OxyContin was dropped off.

The success of this initiative is measured by the public awareness generated in our communities in regards to the dangers associated with unused prescription medications.

Better awareness of the dangers of unused or expired medications means that people are increasingly making a greater effort to take prescription drugs back to the pharmacy where they can easily be disposed of in an environmentally friendly manner.

Continued vigilance by those who are in possession of drugs that can be dangerous when they fall into the hands of those for whom they were not intended, will help to curb this public safety issue.

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BRUCE PENINSULA OPP KEPT BUSY ON LONG WEEKEND WITH OVER 100 INCIDENTS

(BRUCE PENINSULA, ON.) – The Bruce Peninsula Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were kept busy this May long weekend, in spite of come chilly night temperatures. OPP investigated a total of 107 incidents over the three day weekend, including two Impaired driving occurrences, three 3-day driving suspensions, five assaults, five (minor) motor vehicle collisions, and nine traffic complaints. Several calls on the Peninsula were received regarding excessive noise, and one incident was related to bail violations.

A total of 142 tickets were handed out through enforcement this long weekend.

(SOUTH BRUCE PENINSULA ON.) – On Friday May 16, 2014 at 4:03pm, an officer with the Bruce Peninsula conducted a traffic stop on Berford Street in the town of Wiarton. Police located a radar detector inside the 2011 Mercedes. Police seized the radar detector, and a 43 year old male from Etobicoke has been charged.

(SOUTH BRUCE PENINSULA ON.) – On Friday May 16, 2014 at 11:10pm Bruce Peninsula OPP officers were conducting a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) spot check on Sauble Falls Parkway, when officers noted an odour of alcohol and marihuana. Further investigation was conducted, and a 19 year old passenger from Whitby, Ontario has been charged with possession of cannabis marihuana – under 30 grams, contrary to the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act.

(SOUTH BRUCE PENINSULA ON.) – On Sunday May 18, 2013 at 10:08pm Bruce Peninsula officers were on patrol on French Bay Road, Saugeen First Nation when they located a highly intoxicated female being assisted by her friend to walk. Officers assisted the female to her residence where it was found she was on conditions not to consume alcohol. When the female was being placed under arrest for breaching these conditions, she began kicking and screaming at the officers. The female assaulted an 18 year member of the OPP by punching/scratching the officer in the face, breaking his glasses, and causing multiple cuts to his face. The female was found to be under the influence of alcohol and methamphetamines. Both the arrested female and the officer were seen at the local hospital. An 18 year old female from Shallow Lake, Ontario was arrested and charged with breaching her conditions, as well as assault with the intent to resist arrest. She was held for a bail hearing.

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OPP REPORT TWO ROAD FATALITIES OVER VICTORIA DAY LONG WEEKEND

(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.

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R.I.D.E PROGRAM RESULTS IN FEMALES BEING ARRESTED

(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Norfolk County Detachment has charged an 18 year old female and 20 year old female after checking a vehicle at a Norfolk County Highway 24 East, Woodhouse, Norfolk County, Ontario address.

On Friday, May 16, 2014 at approximately 9:13 p.m., police were conducting a R.I.D.E program (Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere) in the area of Norfolk County Highway 24 East and Norfolk County Road 57 when the vehicle was stopped and checked for driver sobriety.

Charged with possession of Marihuana and possession of Hashish is 18 year old Maddison SCHRAM of Norfolk County, Ontario

Charged with possession of Marihuana is 20 year old Alexandra Paige CURRAN of Norfolk County, Ontario.

Both are to appear in Provincial Court, Simcoe at a later date to answer to the charges.

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R.I.D.E PROGRAM RESULTS IN MALE BEING ARRESTED

(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Norfolk County Detachment has charged a 29 year old male after checking a vehicle at a Norfolk County Highway 24 East, Woodhouse, Norfolk County, Ontario address.

On Friday, May 16, 2014 at approximately 10:27 p.m., police were conducting a R.I.D.E program (Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere) in the area of Norfolk County Highway 24 East and Norfolk County Road 57 when the vehicle was stopped and checked for driver sobriety.

Charged with possession of Marihuana is 29 year old Rajinder SINGH of Brantford, Ontario.

He is to appear in Provincial Court, Simcoe at a later date to answer to the charge.

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LAMBTON OPP INVESTIGATING THEFT

(BROOKE-ALVINSTON, ON) Lambton Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating the theft of a welding machine that took place between May 17, 2014 and May 19, 2014 at a residential address in the 8000 block of Railroad Line.

A Lincoln Electric MIG Pak 180 welding machine, that is red and black in colour was taken after entry was gained to the victim’s garage. The welding machine has an estimated worth of $700.00

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TRAFFIC STOP LEADS TO CRIMINAL CHARGES

(GRAND BEND, ON) A Lambton Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer, who noticed that a vehicle had no tail lights, ended his traffic investigation with three criminal code arrests.

On May 16, 2014 around 10:30 p.m. the OPP officer stopped a Dodge vehicle on Ontario Street to address the issue of the vehicle not having its tail lights illuminated.

As a result of the traffic stop, the 21 year old male driver, Michael DOBBIN of Kitchener ON, was arrested and charged with Fail to comply with an Undertaking and he has a Sarnia court date of June 2, 2014 to speak to the charge.

Further, a 19 year old male, Alex TERMAAT from East Zorra-Tavistock Township ON, was also arrested and charged for Fail to comply with an Undertaking and he has a Sarnia court date of June 9, 2014 to speak to the charge.

A third male, 23 year old Aaron Smythe, also of East Zorra-Tavistock Township, ON has a Sarnia court date of June 11, 2014 to speak to the charge of Possession of Marihuana under 30 grams.