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(CLEARVIEW TOWNSHIP, ON.) – Today members of the Clearview Community Policing Committee and members of the Huronia West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police in partnership with two local “L.C.B.O.” stores (Stayner and Creemore) launched a unique traffic safety initiative in the Township of Clearview.

Since 2009 the Clearview Community Policing Committee has been asking elementary school age students to create artwork that depicts a “Don’t Drink And Drive” theme. This artwork then gets glue onto L.C.B.O. paper liquor bags and given individuals who purchase alcohol from either the L.C.B.O. stores in the Town of Stayner or Village of Creemore. It is hoped that these bags with a “Don’t Drink And Drive” artwork on it will be a strong reminder to individuals receiving them over this long weekend.

To date since 2009 the Clearview Community Policing Committee has produced and provided a total of 2850 of these bags for use in this initiative.

In 2014 the Clearview Community Policing Committee produced and provided over 300 of these enhanced paper liquor bags to the above L.C.B.O. stores.

Drinking and driving still remains one of the major causes of collisions and fatal motor vehicle collisions on our roadways.

(Oro-Medonte, ON) – Barrie Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) was called to a house fire on May 12th, 2014 at 4:52 am. Police and Oro-Medonte Fire Department responded to a house fire on Line 10 North in Oro-Medonte Township.

A resident who was in the home at the time of the fire was transported to a local hospital and later air lifted to a Toronto area Hospital where they succumbed to their injuries and is deceased, a post mortem was conducted.

Coroner, OPP and Fire Marshal continue to investigate, no foul play is suspected. Police and the Office of the Fire Marshal (OFM) are still investigating the fire.

(MIDDLESEX CENTRE, ON)- On Friday May 16, 2014 at 1:00 p.m. members of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a two vehicle collision on the E/B lanes of HWY 402 east of Centre Road. The HWY was closed between Centre Road and Hickory Drive on the E/B side for just over an hour as emergency crews work to clear the scene. The HWY has sensed re-opened.

Police have learned that both involved vehicles were travelling E/B on HWY 402 when one vehicle drove into the rear of a second car. Two parties were transported to a local area hospital with non-life threating injuries.

As a result of an investigation police have issued Samantha MCGHIE, age 23 of St Clair TWP a Provincial Offence Notice (PON) for the offence of Careless Driving, as per Section 130 of the Highway Traffic Act (HTA).

As we enter our first long weekend of the summer police are reminding the public that caution and care must be a top priority when operating any vehicle. Police will be out if full force this weekend patrolling Ontario’s roadways, waterways and trails four the BIG FOUR factors responsible for the unnecessary loss of life and serious injuries in our Province.

This weekend and every day of the year ensure that you drive appropriately and responsibly. Ensure that everyone is buckled up, put down all the distractions, follow all the rules of the road and make sure that no one drinks and drives!

Together we can all do our part to have a safe and fun weekend.

(NORTH BAY, ON) -On May 20, 2014, Officers with the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and North Bay Police Services (NBPS) along with local Special Olympians will be running and walking to raise funds for and awareness of Special Olympics.

The Ontario Law Enforcement Torch Run is a community based, province-wide event that sees the “Flame of Hope” carried across Ontario by members of Law Enforcement agencies.

The event will start at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 20, 2014 at North Bay Police Services office and finish at the Waterfront Band Shell. There will be a barbeque that will be run by employees of Burger World from Hammond Street and proceeds will go to the 2015 Winter Games.

BRAD JACOBS, Olympic Gold Medal Curler from Sochi will be joining us for the run and will available for autographs. Don’t miss this amazing opportunity to support the Ontario Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics.

For more information visit our website at: www.torchrunontario.com

(BRACEBRIDGE, ON) -The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) of the Bracebridge detachment has charged a male for impaired driving after he crashed his vehicle on Fraserburg Road, in Bracebridge.

On May 11, 2014 at 8:40 am OPP responded to a crash scene on Fraserburg Road near Purbrook Road, Bracebridge. The lone vehicle had skidded sideways through the on-coming lane and crashed into a tree. The male driver had been drinking and was found to have well over 80mg of alcohol in his blood. The male was not injured in the crash and luckily there were no other vehicles involved.

The 56-year-old male driver from Brampton was arrested and charged with

CC 253(1)(b) Driving with More than 80 mgs. of Alcohol in Blood
CC 253(1)(a) Driving While Ability Impaired

The male will appear in Bracebridge court on June 10, 2014 to answer to his charges.

The OPP would like to remind everyone this long weekend if you plan on drinking, plan to not drive. Instead, arrange for a designated driver, take a taxi, or stay overnight.

We rely on the public to report crime and impaired driving is a crime that should be treated no differently. If you suspect that someone is driving or about to drive impaired, call 9-1-1 and report it. If you see that someone is impaired and intends on driving, do not let them drive.

(BLIND RIVER, ON) – On February 13, 2014, at 6:50 am a collision between a motor vehicle and transport truck on Highway 17, Blind River, resulted in the death of David DENNIE, 36, of Blind River.

As a result of the ongoing investigation and additional information received, the driver, Gary TYSKA, 61, of Thunder Bay has been charged with:

Causing Death by Criminal Negligence as per s. 220(b) of the Criminal Code;

Careless Driving as per s. 130 of the Highway Traffic Act (HTA);

Fail to enter defect in daily inspection report as per s. 107(8)(a) of the HTA; and

Fail to report defect to operator as per s. 107(8)(b) of the HTA.

Additionally, ABI Trucking of Thunder Bay was charged with ‘Fail to ensure daily inspection is conducted properly’ as per s. 107(4)(b) of the HTA.

The driver is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice on July 3, 2014 in Blind River. The investigation is continuing.

(MIDDLESEX CENTRE, ON)- On Friday May 16, 2014 at 1:00 p.m. members of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police responded to a two vehicle collision on the E/B lanes of HWY 402 east of Centre Road. At this time both E/B lanes have been closed as emergency crews work to clear the scene. This section of the HWY is expected to be closed for the next 30 minutes between Centre Road and Hickory Drive.

Motorists are being asked to be patient in the area and to expect delays.

Elgin County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) along with OPP Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau, Drug Enforcement Unit, executed a Controlled Drug and Substances Act search warrant on May 15, 2014 at a private residence located on Pressey Line in Springfield, ON.

The search warrant resulted in police seizing the following;

Cannabis Marihuana Bud
Cannabis Marihuana Shake
Percocet pills
Oxycodone pills
Morphine pills
Psylocibin
2 Firearms

Approximate value of the drug seizure is $2,300.00.

Police have arrested and charged Jacob Braun FRIESEN, age 29 of Springfield, ON. He has been charged with;

1. Possession of a schedule II drug for the purposes of trafficking contrary to section 5(2) of the Controlled Drug and Substances Act.

2. 2 X Possession of a schedule I drug for the purposes of trafficking contrary to section 5(2) of the CDSA.

3. Production of a schedule II substance (other than Marihuana) contrary to section 7(1) CDSA

4. Possession of a Schedule I substance contrary to section 4(1) of the CDSA.

5. Possession of a Schedule II substance contrary to section 4(1) of the CDSA.

FRIESEN has been held in custody pending a Show Cause Bail Hearing to be held this date, May 16, 2014 at the St Thomas Criminal Court.

(MIDDLESEX CENTRE, ON)- On Tuesday May 13, 2014 at 1:24 p.m. members of the Chippewas of the Thames First Nation Police Service and Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a residential break and enter in progress on the 100 block of Isaiah Road located on the Chippewas of the Thames First Nation.

Police learned that a lone male suspect was observed gaining entry to the home. Police arrived on scene and located the male suspect fleeing on foot. The male was placed under arrest without incident. .

As a result of an investigation police have charged Spencer DOXTATOR, age 22 of No Fixed Address (NFA) with Break & Enter to a dwelling house – commit indictable offence as per Section 348(1)(b) of the Criminal Code. The accused party was remanded into police custody and is scheduled to appear in a London court room at a later date to speak to the charges.

Public Safety and Crime Prevention are top priorities for the Middlesex County OPP. Our officers continue to work with all community stake holders to insure we do our part to combat crime. The Middlesex OPP wants to remind the public that if you see anything suspicious you should contact your nearest police authority. The OPP can be reached anytime, anywhere in the Province of Ontario at 1-888-310-1122. If you wish to remain anonymous you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) where you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2000.

Elgin County OPP is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying suspect(s) in a residential break and enter which occurred on May 11, 2014 between 9am and 6:30pm. The break in occurred at a private residence on Coyle Road, Municipality of Bayham.

Lenovo Laptop computer and an undisclosed amount of cash was taken from the residence.

Any person with information regarding the person(s) responsible for this break and enter should immediately contact the Ontario Provincial Police at 1-888-310-1122 or (519) 631-2920, or their nearest police authority.

Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

(Algonquin Provincial Park, ON) Members of the Killaloe Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are currently conducting a search for two missing people at Opeongo Lake, Algonquin Provincial Park. The parties were canoeing on the evening of May 15, 2014 when their canoes capsized. The Killaloe Detachment is being assisted by OPP resources including the Emergency Response Team, Marine Units, Aviation Unit, Underwater Search and Recovery Unit with assistance from the Ministry of Natural Resources.

(Madoc, ON) – On May 5, 2014 at 11:30 p.m. members of Central Hastings O.P.P conducted a R.I.D.E Program on Russell Street in the Village of Madoc. As a result twenty vehicles were checked including a pickup truck with an occupant in possession of marihuana.

As a result of the investigation 21 year old Justin LAVECQUE of Marmora, ON was arrested and charged with Possession of a Schedule II Substance – Marihuana under 30 grams. He was issued an Appearance Notice and he will appear in Ontario Court of Justice, Belleville in mid-June 2014.

(TWEED, ON) – On May 16, 2014 at 5 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 a residence on Varty Road in the Municipality of Tweed.

Investigators seized 70 mature marihuana plants, 19 clones and 12 grams of marihuana bud with a street value of over $79 000. In addition two firearms were seized as well as equipment and packaging relating to the production of cannabis resin.

As a result 51 year old Logan RAY of Tweed, ON was arrested and charged with Production of Marihuana, Possession of Marihuana for the Purpose of Trafficking, Production of Cannabis Resin, Unauhorized Possession of a Firearm and Possession of Property Obtained By Crime and Theft of Electricity or Gas – Under. He will appear in Ontario Court of Justice, Belleville on June 26, 2014.