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Driver Charged with Multiple Offences

At 11:45 p.m. last night an officer saw a pick-up truck travelling southbound on Lacroix Street in a fast and erratic manner. The officer recorded the vehicle was travelling 82km/h in the 50km/h zone. A traffic stop was conducted to investigate the driver. Based on observations made by the officer, a roadside screening test was conducted and the driver provided a sample of breath in the warm range. Further investigation revealed the driver was unlicensed, and the vehicle validation was expired.

A 39-year-old Chatham man has been charged with speeding, driving without a licence, driving a motor vehicle with expired validation, and failing to surrender insurance. He was also issued a 3-day licence suspension for alcohol consumption, and the vehicle was towed from the road.

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Recovered Stolen BBQ

At 3:36 a.m. this morning an officer observed male pushing a BBQ down the street in the area of Harvey/Cross Street in Chatham. The officer stopped the male and commenced an investigation. It was confirmed the BBQ was stolen from a house on Jeffrey Street a short time before. The male was arrested and later released with a future court date. The owner was contacted and arrangements were made for the return of his BBQ.

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Domestic Assault

Occurrence #: BA14022672
Date: Monday, May 19, 2014 – 6:11pm
Police received a 911 call to a west end home with regards to a possible domestic assault.

When officers arrived, they located a female who was unconscious with visible injuries to her face. As she was being treated by Georgian Ambulance staff, she regained consciousness and told police that she was assaulted by her husband. She was transported to Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre.

Police arrested a 42 year old Barrie male and charged him with assault. He was held for bail.

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Cause Disturbance

Occurrence #: BA14022640
Date: Monday, May 19, 2014 – 3:05pm

An intoxicated 44 year old female was arrested after causing a disturbance downtown at the 5 Points. The female was accosting other pedestrians in the area and attempting to fight with them. At one point the female became involved in a fight but it was short lived as she fell several times due to her intoxicated state. The female, who was already on charges of causing a disturbance, was arrested again for causing a disturbance by being drunk and held for a bail hearing.

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Children left in vehicles

Occurrence #: BA14022326 and BA14022473
Date: Sunday, May 18, 2014 – 12:20pm
Over the last two days, the Barrie Police have received two separate calls for parents leaving their young children unattended in vehicles while they shop inside a store. Yesterday afternoon, police attended a north-end grocery store after a complaint was received that a 4 year old child was left in a vehicle. Today, police received another complaint that a 3 year old and infant were left inside a vehicle as the parent shopped inside a south-end box store. The witnesses reported the children were left for short durations in both incidents. The involved parents were cautioned for their actions and the Children’s Aid Society was contacted to follow-up with the parents. Police would like to remind everyone that aside from the obvious hazards such as climate, predators and the potential of a lost child in a busy parking lot, that often the argument with citizens once the parent returns can be very upsetting to the children.

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Coroner Investigation

Occurrence #: BA14022461
Date: Sunday, May 18, 2014 – 7:53am
The Barrie Police Service attended an Essa Road motel this morning with Paramedics for a person that was found to be in medical distress. The individual was transported to hospital but later was pronounced dead. As a precautionary measure, the Barrie Police Service is assisting the Coroner with the investigation. The motel and a partial lane of Essa Road will be secured to assist with the ongoing investigation. Police anticipate this area will be released tonight or early tomorrow.

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Fireworks

Occurrence #: Several
Date: Saturday, May 17, 2014 – 9:00pm
On May 17th Barrie Police responded to numerous complaints of fireworks being shot off throughout the City. Under Barrie Bylaw, 2010/036, (available online), the use of fireworks is permitted on the Victoria Day weekend. However, there are specific conditions under which the fireworks can be set off.
Fireworks cannot be used on city streets, parks or anywhere where they would constitute a dangerous situation. Common sense should guide residents on the when and where usage of fireworks.
Barrie Police remind residents to use common sense and respect for your neighbours when using fireworks. In addition, Barrie Police remind residents, Noise bylaws remain in effect as well.

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Suspicious Substance

Occurrence #: BA14022294
Date: Saturday, May 17, 2014 – 12:46pm
A citizen came into the Barrie Police station and reported that he had purchased the contents of a storage rental unit via an online bidding process.

In the locker he located a binder with instructions and formulas for explosive making. The binder was titled the terrorist handbook. He had also located, what he described as, 20 glass vials with unknown substances inside in a box in the locker. Out of concern he brought them to the Barrie Police station.

Members of the Explosive Disposal section of the Tactical Support Unit inspected the substances and determined that the materials were benign in nature and not compounds or precursors for explosives. They were seized and disposed of safely.

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ATV Collision

Occurrence #: BA14022305
Date: Saturday, May 17, 2014 – 1:56pm
Police received a call from Georgian Ambulance Services that they were attending the intersection of Big Bay Point and Huronia Road for an all-terrain vehicle collision.

The Barrie Police Traffic Unit officers attended to investigation the collision. A 20 year old Barrie male had been operating his ATV and was thrown from the vehicle after going through a ditch. He suffered a severe fracture of one of his legs and was transported to Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre.

The investigation is continuing. Anyone with information is asked to call Police Constable Hale at (705) 725-7025 ext. 2913.

Police remind residents that operating an ATV within the City is prohibited.

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Impaired Driving, Over 80 Mg

Occurrence #: BA14022168
Date: Friday, May 16, 2014 – 6:30pm
On Friday May 16, 2014 at approximately 630 pm the Barrie Police Service received a call from a concerned citizen reporting a possible impaired driver in the area of Innsfil St and Glenridge Road.

The citizen reported that the female driver of a black Nissan had been swerving between the lanes and that when the vehicle had stopped at an intersection that the female driver had appeared to have fallen asleep behind the wheel.

A uniform officer stopped the vehicle and very quickly placed the female driver under arrest for Impaired Driving, the female was transported to the station where she provided breath samples well over three times the legal limit.

As a result the 42 year old female will be released once sober with a future court date and will be facing Impaired Driving and Over 80 Mg charges.

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Impaired Care and Control, Over 80 Mg

Occurrence #: BA14022202
Date: Saturday, May 17, 2014 – 10:30pm
On Friday May 16, 2014 at approximately 1030 pm a Barrie Police uniform officer on routine patrol observed a male driver operating a grey Lexus at a high rate of speed along Melrose Avenue.

The officer followed the vehicle as the driver pulled into a driveway and exited the vehicle and began to walk away from the vehicle.

As the officer questioned the male driver about his driving habits the officer determined that the driver’s ability to operate the vehicle was impaired by the amount of alcohol that the driver had consumed.

The male driver was arrested for Impaired Care and Control and was transported to the station in order to provide breath samples.

The driver blew over the legal limit as a result the 46 year old male was released with a future court date where he will face Impaired Care and Control and Over 80 Mg charges.

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Stabbing

On Tuesday May 13, 2014 at approximately 5:58 pm London Police Service, along with other emergency services, responded to Westmount Mall (785 Wonderland Road South) for a report of a stabbing.

Upon arrival, officers located the victim, a male youth, who was transported to hospital by ambulance. His condition is serious but non-life-threatening.

Police have arrested a male youth in relation to this investigation and charges are pending.

Investigation has revealed the victim and suspect are known to each other. No other suspects are outstanding.

Police are continuing this investigation and encourage anyone with information
to call the London Police Service at (519) 661-5670 or Crime Stoppers at
1-800-222-TIPS (8477.) Information can also be sent in on-line anonymously to
www.londoncrimestoppers.com.

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Thefts

With the approaching warm weather, more people will be visiting parks and the downtown area. The London Police Service encourages citizens of London and visitors to park in areas that are well lit and where pedestrian traffic is common. Always ensure your vehicle or bicycle is properly secured and that no valuables are visible.

In 2013, there were 2780 reported incidents of thefts from vehicles in London and 675 bicycles were reported stolen.

This year, there have been 1120 thefts from motor vehicles reported and 81 bicycles reported as stolen.

When selecting a parking location, consider what the lighting conditions will be upon your return to your vehicle. We recommend taking advantage of both natural and artificial lighting. Should the opportunity present itself, please check the condition of your vehicle periodically throughout your day.

The London Police Service encourages any suspicious activity to be reported immediately be calling 519-661-5670 or 911.

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Stolen Transport Truck

The London Police Service is currently investigating a single motor vehicle collision on Commissioners Road East involving a transport truck . There is damage to a hydro pole and westbound traffic lanes from Wortley Road to Wharncliffe Road will be closed for approximately 6 hours so repairs can be made.

The investigation is continuing, more to follow later.

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Loaded firearm seized in Byward Market

(Ottawa) On Monday the 19th day of May 2014 approximately 2:30AM Ottawa Police responded to the area of Clarence Street and George Street for reports of gunshots in the area. Subsequent to that, officers stopped a vehicle on George Street and recovered a loaded firearm. Two occupants of that vehicle were arrested and transported to cells.

Mohamed NAJDI (26 years) and Ali DIA (20 years) are charged jointly with the following criminal offences:

CC 86 (1) USE/HANDLE/STORE FIREARM, ETC. CARELESSLY

CC 88 (1) POSSESS WEAPON, ETC./DANGEROUS TO PUBLIC PEACE

CC 91 (1) POSSESS PROHIBITED FIREARM WITHOUT HOLDING A LICENCE AND REGISTRATION CERTIFICATE

CC 92 (1) POSSESS PROHIBITED FIREARM KNOWINGLY NOT HOLDING A LICENCE AND REGISTRATION CERTIFICATE

CC 94 (1) OCCUPY MOTOR VEHICLE WITH FIREARM, ETC.

CC 95 (1) POSSESS LOADED REGULATED FIREARM

CC 96 (1) POSSESS FIREARM, ETC. OBTAINED BY CRIME

Mohamed NAJDI is charged alone with the following:

CC 117.01 (1) POSSESS FIREARM, ETC. WHILE PROHIBITED

CC 117.01 (1) POSSESS FIREARM, ETC. WHILE PROHIBITED

CC 145 (5.1) FAILURE TO COMPLY/CONDITION OF UNDERTAKING TO OFFICER

Anyone with information pertaining to this incident is asked to call the Ottawa Police Service Guns and Gangs Unit at 613-236-1222 Ext. 5050.

All media inquiries please contact the Guns and Gangs Unit at 613-236-1222 Ext. 5050..

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