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(TOWNSHIP OF CHATSWORTH, ON) – Grey County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) remind the public to be aware of a common fraud known as the “Microsoft Scam”.

The Microsoft scam works on the basis of a phone call from a person claiming to be a representative of Microsoft. The person tells you there is a problem with your computer (usually a virus) and offers to repair the computer; but in order for them to do this; they will require access to your computer (passwords) and request your credit card information.

On Thursday, May 15, 2014, at approximately 9:33 p.m., police received a call from a Township of Chatsworth man reporting that last month he had granted a “Microsoft” person remote access to his computer and paid for the service using PAYPAL. After realizing he had been scammed, he purchased a new computer for fear of what may have been done to his old computer. On Thursday, May 15th, the victim received another call from the fraudster and when he refused his services, the fraudster yelled and swore at him.

Many scammers try to trick you into providing your banking and personal details. Never provide personal information or banking information to anybody you don’t know and trust.

Anyone receiving a phone call of this nature should simply hang up.

If you are having problems with your computer, locate a reputable computer repair business for assistance.

For more information on Frauds, visit: www.antifraudcentre.ca or www.competitionbureau.gc.ca.

(CHATHAM-KENT, ON) On May 14, 2014, just before 5:30 p.m., Chatham-Kent Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers responded to a complaint of a Mercedes vehicle driving at a high rate of speed on Highway 401 westbound, near Scane Side Road.

A Chatham-Kent OPP officer who was conducting RADAR enforcement on Highway 401 observed the westbound vehicle which appeared to be exceeding the posted speed limit of 100 km/hr. The RADAR registered a speed of 162 km/hr.

Altaf SOORTY, age 55, from Willowdale, ON, has been charged with Drive Motor Vehicle – Speeding by 50 or More Kilometres Per Hour, contrary to the Highway Traffic Act. The driver’s licence has been suspended and the vehicle impounded for a period of seven days, as per statute.

(ESSEX, ON) The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) continues to seek public assistance to solve the murder of Larry STRANGWAY. The investigation, which has been active for the past eight years, continues to be investigated by members of the Essex County OPP Criminal Investigation Unit under the direction of OPP Detective Inspector Chris Avery of the Criminal Investigation Branch (CIB).

The victim was 41 years old at the time of his murder and lived on Erie Street in Harrow. He was found dead in his residence on May 17, 2006 and a post mortem examination determined that he died as a result of a gunshot wound.

“I believe that someone in this community has the information that could help bring those responsible for this murder to justice,” said Detective Inspector Avery. “Anyone with information concerning the activities of Mr. STRANGWAY or his known associates is asked to please contact police. Even the smallest detail could be the crucial piece that helps our investigators solve this murder.”

The OPP and the Government of Ontario are offering a reward in the amount of $50,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the murder of Larry STRANGWAY. An OPP media circular with a photograph of STRANGWAY can be viewed here or on the OPP website (www.opp.ca) under the Crime Files – OPP Rewards page (see file # 07-06).

Any person with information regarding this investigation is asked to contact the OPP Criminal Investigation Branch at 1-888-310-1122 or (519) 723-2491, or their nearest police authority.

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

(NAPANEE, ON) The Napanee Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police responded to report of a break, enter and theft to several out buildings and their vehicles tampered with in the 3000 block of County Rd 8, in Greater Napanee.

The break in and theft is believed to have occurred sometime overnight on the 13th of May 2014.

The following property was reported stolen:

– Chain Saw – Power Mac 55cc

– Chain Saw – Poulin Pro 46 cc

– Chain Saw – Pioneer Farm Saw 65 cc with 24 inch bar

– Chain Saw – Poulin 33 cc with 14 inch bar

– Battery from a 3 wheeler

– 2 genuine leather jackets – (no further description available at time of this release)

Unknown person(s) found the keys to blue Dodge Caravan and moved it from its original parking place and then returned it. The entire vehicle contents had been gone through and the rear seats were pushed forward. The centre console of the caravan with assorted change and a pair of gloves was taken as well.

Several other vehicles in the 3000 block of County Rd 8 were also reported to have been gone through.

OPP would also ask that citizens “Lock it or Lose it”. Locking your vehicle doors discourages theft of contents of your vehicle. Please don’t leave valuables (cell phones, electronics, wallets, purses, etc.) in the vehicle.

Anyone who has information in relation to this theft or the whereabouts of the stolen property is asked to contact the Napanee OPP. If you wish to remain anonymous please call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or report anonymously online at tipsubmit.com.

(NAPANEE, ON) The Napanee and Loyalist Detachments of the Ontario Provincial Police have responded to several theft occurrences over the past few days.

Several homeowners in Amherstview, Greater Napanee and Stone Mills have reported their unlocked vehicles were entered and items were stolen.

Investigators believe that many more vehicles and garages were likely entered and encourage homeowners to check their property to ensure that they are not victims of theft. If you discover items stolen please contact police.

OPP would also ask that citizens “Lock it or Lose it”. Locking your vehicle doors discourages theft of contents of your vehicle. Please don’t leave valuables (cell phones, electronics, wallets, purses, etc.) in the vehicle.

Detectives with the Napanee OPP would like to hear from anyone who has information in relation to these thefts. If you wish to remain anonymous please call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at tipsubmit.com.

(CHATSWORTH, ON) – Canada Road Safety Week runs from May 13 – 19, 2014. The purpose of the campaign is to ramp up enforcement and raise awareness; addressing the importance of safe driver behavior in an effort to make Canada’s roads the safest in the world.

As in previous years, members of the Grey County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) continue their efforts, through enforcement and public education, in targeting the “Big Four” major causes of death and injury on our roadways, specifically, impaired driving, aggressive driving, distracted driving and failure to wear or improper use of seatbelts.

On Thursday, May 15, 2014 at approximately 8:41 p.m. members of the Highway Safety Division Mount Forest Traffic Management Unit conducted a RIDE spot check on Grey Road 4 at the Artemesia/Glenelg Town Line, Priceville, in the Muncipality of Grey Highlands. A Toyota Echo vehicle had stopped and the driver was found to have been drinking alcohol. After failing the roadside breath test he was taken to the Markdale Detachment for further breath tests.

Daniel Vincent LEBLANC, 56, of West Grey, was charged with impaired-over 80 mgs as well as driving a motor vehicle with an open container of liquor under the Liquor Licence Act. He is scheduled to appear in court in Owen Sound on June 5, 2014.

On Thursday, May 15, 2014, at approximately 9:49 p.m., a Grey County OPP officer stopped a motorist on Hwy. 10 at Southgate Road 24 after the driver had made an unsafe turn. The driver was also found to be a suspended driver.

Amanda POST, 34, of Dundalk, was charged with making a turn not in safety and driving under suspension under the Highway Traffic Act.

On Thursday, May 15, 2014 at approximately 11:49 p.m., members of Grey County OPP conducted a RIDE spot check on Grey Road 31 at Grey Road 124, Singhampton, in the Municipality of Grey Highlands. A Chevrolet Silverado pick-up truck had stopped and the driver was found to have been drinking.

Tyler David GARBUTT, 29, of Collingwood, was charged with impaired operation of a motor vehicle; over 80 mgs as well as possession of marihuana – under 30 grams. He is scheduled to appear in court in Owen Sound on May 29, 2014.

(South Dundas) – On May 14th 2014, members of the OPP Cornwall Drug Enforcement Unit (DEU) – Project Paradigm, the OPP Tactics and Rescue Unit (TRU), and S.D. &G. OPP members executed a Controlled Drugs and Substance Act (C.D.S.A) warrant at a residence on Saving Street, Williamsburg ON.

Upon searching the residence, police seized a prohibited firearm, approximately 650g of cultivated Marihuana and 17 Marihuana plants.

The projected street value of the seized drugs is estimated at approximately $3,000.00.

Glen FROATS (48) and Kellie FROATS (41) were arrested and face charges of:

Produce a Schedule II substance – (cannabis marihuana) CDSA 7(1)

Poss. of a Schedule II substance for the purpose of Trafficking- under 3 kg, CDSA 5(2)

Glen FROATS and Kellie FROATS were both released on a Promise to Appear. They are scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice of Ontario in Morrisburg, (ON) on June 3rd 2014.

(MIDDLESEX CENTRE, ON)- On Thursday May 15, 2014 at 4:11 p.m. members of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a residential break and enter on the 3000 block of Gladstone Drive located in the Municipality of Thames Centre. Police have learned that suspects gained entry to the home through a side door of the residence and removed a quaintly of property valued at $400. An alert citizen contacted police advising that they observed a black Dodge Charger fleeing from the scene.

The suspect vehicle was located shortly thereafter travelling northbound on Wellington Road in the City of London. A traffic stop was completed by the OPP with the assistance of the London Police Service (LPS) at which time two parties were placed under arrest.

As a result of an investigation police have charged Oshana SARKES, age 21 of London, ON with Break & Enter a dwelling house – commit indictable offence as per Section 348(1)(b) of the Criminal Code. The accused party was released from police custody by way of a Promise to Appear (PTA) and is scheduled to appear in a London court room on June 26, 2014 to speak to the charges.

The investigation is on-going.

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.

(BRACEBRIDGE, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Bracebridge detachment has charged a young male after he was found travelling 178 km/hour in a posted 100 km/hour zone.

On May 15, 2014 at 12:40 am a vehicle was observed travelling at a high rate of speed Northbound on Highway 11 in Bracebridge. The vehicle was found by police to be travelling 178 km/hour in the posted 100 km/hour zone. The vehicle was stopped near Taylor Road on Highway 11. The male driver had his license seized and suspended for 7 days, and his vehicle was towed and impounded for 7 days.

The 17-year-old male driver from Toronto has been charged with

HTA 172(1) Race Motor Vehicle

The male will appear in Bracebridge court on June 24, 2014 to answer to his charge.

(QUINTE WEST, ON) – On May 16th, 2014 at approximately 12:50am Quinte West OPP responded to a domestic incident in Frankford.

When police arrived on scene they spoke to a female that told officers she had just been assaulted by her partner. Police conducted an investigation and a male was subsequently arrested.

The 51 year old male has been charged with Assault, Assault with a Weapon as well Unauthorized Possession of a Weapon. The male is being held for a bail hearing today at the Ontario Court of Justice 15 Bridge St West, Belleville.

The female party did not require medical attention.

(BEWDLEY, ON) – On Tuesday May 13, 2014 a Northumberland Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers received an anonymous complaint of fishermen keeping out of season fish at the public dock in Bewdley.

The OPP officers were on foot patrol at about 8:20 pm on Tuesday when they received the complaint of two male parties that were fishing and keeping the fish that were currently not in season. The fish were believed to be bass. The officers went to the public dock where they found three males fishing. Two of the three males were unable to produce a valid fishing licence.

Yuze LIU, age 33 and Jinming NING, age 31 both from Markham, Ontario were served provincial offences notices for fail to carry deemed licence when fishing under the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act. This offence is a total payable $95 fine.

Northumberland County falls within in Zone 17 under the Recreational Fishing Regulations 2014 provide by the Ministry of Natural Resources. For this area, bass fishing season officially opens Wednesday June 3, 2014 through to Monday December 15, 2014.

Go to www.mnr.gov.on.ca for more information on fishing season dates, limits and opportunities.

(SIOUX LOOKOUT, ON) – The Sioux Lookout Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a 27 year old Sioux Lookout woman following an assault occurrence.

Shortly after 8:00pm on Thursday May 15, 2016, officers responded to assist a female victim who had allegedly been stabbed in the area of Front Street and Fourth Avenue.

The subsequent investigation revealed an altercation had occurred between two females, resulting in one sustaining injuries consistent with a stab wound. The 32 year old victim was treated for non-life threatening injuries.

As a result of the investigation, 27 year old Ernestine HUDSON of Sioux Lookout has been charged with one count of assault causing bodily harm. HUDSON remains in custody and will appear in Sioux Lookout bail court on May 16, 2014.

The Sioux Lookout OPP believes there may be additional witnesses to this incident, given the fact it was daylight and in a high visibility area. If anyone has information about the occurrence, please contact the Sioux Lookout OPP at 807-737-2020.

(MOOSONEE, ON) – On May 12, 2014 at approximately 7:45 pm members of the Moosonee Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a break and enter in progress at a business located on Mistik Boulevard. Officers arrived shortly after and found the interior of the business to be ransacked and heavily damaged. The company vehicles had also been damaged extensively. The owners directed officers into the bush line where the subjects fled.

The accused led officers on a chase through the bush until two of the three were located and arrested on Bay Road. The third accused turned himself in on the morning of May 13, 2014.

The three males, ages 17, 15 and 14 have been charged with the following offences:

– Break, enter a place and commit an indictable offence

– Mischief over $5000

The continuing investigation revealed that a fourth male was involved. On May 15, 2014 Gabriel FIREMAN (21) of Moosonee, ON was arrested and charged with the following offences:

– Break, enter a place and commit an indictable offence

– Mischief over $5000

– Fail to comply with probation order

– Uttering threats to cause bodily harm

The identities of the three youth accused will not be released as they are protected under the Youth Criminal Justice Act. All accused were released on promises to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Moosonee on July 8, 2014.