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(THUNDER BAY, ON) The theme of Police Week 2014 in Ontario is Building Community Partnerships. Police Week runs from May 11-17 nationally and recognizes the work that police officers do to keep their communities safe in Ontario and across Canada.

Police Week is about celebrating professional, accountable, and effective policing across our Province. Police Week provides opportunities for police and community to join together to celebrate policing.

On Wednesday, May 14 2014, the Thunder Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) will be hosting over 100 students from the Thunder Bay OPP Detachment area rural schools. While at the detachment, students will experience some of the OPP Speciality Units including Canine, Emergency Response, and Forensic Identification just to name a few. The students will participate in fun challenges and interact with the Speciality Unit officers.

Date: Wednesday, May 14 2014

Time: 11:00 a.m.

Location: Thunder Bay OPP Detachment, 3267 Highway 130, Rosslyn, Ont

(Bancroft, Ontario) – On Wednesday May 07th 2014, Officers from the Bancroft detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received the report of a residence that had been forcibly entered on Mill Street in the Town of Bancroft. Investigation revealed that around 11:30 p.m. on Tuesday May 06th, two male suspects attended a residence and forced themselves inside. Once inside an adult male was restrained by one of the suspects while the other searched the residence. A quantity of cash and cell phone was reported stolen from the residence.

Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to contact the Bancroft OPP at 1-888-310-1122. If you wish to remain anonymous you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

(JOLY TWP, ON) – The Almaguin Highlands Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating the theft of numerous tools from a River Road, Joly Township residence. Unknown person(s) entered the residence sometime between Friday May 2, 2014 at 3:00 p.m., and Monday May 5, 2014 at 11:00 a.m., and stole numerous tools.

The tools include drills, chop saws, nailers and more.

Any person with information regarding the person(s) responsible for this theft should immediately contact the Ontario Provincial Police at 1-888-310-1122 or 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.”

(MCMURRICH/MONTEITH TWP, ON) The Almaguin Highlands Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating the theft of a Rigid generator from a Stisted Road, McMurrich/Monteith Township residence.

Sometime between March 21, 2014 and May 6, 2014 unknown person(s) entered a small shed on the property and stole the generator.

Any person with information regarding the person(s) responsible for this theft should immediately contact the Ontario Provincial Police at 1-888-310-1122 or 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.”

(RYERSON TWP, ON) On May 10, 2014 at approximately 1:30 p.m., the Almaguin Highlands Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating a break, enter and theft that occurred at a James Camp Road, Ryerson Township residence.

Sometime between Sunday May 4, 2014 and Saturday May 10, 2014 unknown person(s) entered the residence and stole some jewelry, a Toshiba laptop and printer, and an Excalibur crossbow. The total value of the stolen items is approximately $3000.

Any person with information regarding the person(s) responsible for this theft should immediately contact the Ontario Provincial Police at 1-888-310-1122 or 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.”

(ARMOUR TWP, ON) The Almaguin Highlands Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating the break, enter and theft to an East Road, Armour Township residence that occurred sometime around April 26, 2014. Suspect(s) entered the residence and stole 2 Stihl chainsaws and a 21 speed Jardin bicycle. The total value of the stolen items is approximately $1500.

Any person with information regarding the person(s) responsible for this theft should immediately contact the Ontario Provincial Police at 1-888-310-1122 or 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.”

(HALIBURTON, ON) – On May 09, 2014 officers from the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Haliburton Highlands Detachment responded to theft of copper wire from a commercial property on Cedar Avenue in the Municipality of Dysart et al Ontario. OPP attended the property which is owned by Bell Canada and observed that sometime prior to noon on May 09, 2014 unknown suspect(s) entered through the fence to gain access to the yard and stole copper wire from 4 cable spools. The value of the wire is estimated to be $10,000. The investigation is on-going at this time and police are requesting the public’s assistance and asking that anyone with information pertaining to the case contact the Haliburton Highlands OPP.

Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or visit their website www.khcs.ca to report information, where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000.

(Bonnechere Valley Township, ON) Provincial Constable Phil Regamey is investigating the theft and damage to road signs on Harry Dick Road. Sometime between May 5 and May 6, 2014 unknown person(s) damaged and removed signs. If anyone has information contact the Killaloe OPP or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

(Bonnechere Valley Township, ON) Killaloe OPP are investigating the theft of street signs. The signs titled BUD, RISTO and HUSSEY were removed sometime between May 02 – May 08, 2014. If anyone has information contact the Killaloe OPP or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

(New Tecumseh, ON) -On May 11, 2014 at 11:59 pm, Nottawasaga Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a robbery from the Husky gas station located on Victoria Street East in the Town of New Tecumseth.

A lone male entered the store and while brandishing a knife, made a demand for cash. The male then quickly left the store after an undisclosed amount of money was obtained. The store employee was not injured during the robbery.

The male suspect is described as six feet tall,skinny build, black bushy shoulder length hair. The suspect was wearing skateboard shoes, a scarf wrapped around his face,and hooded sweatshirt .

If any persons have any information regarding this incident they are asked to call Nottawasaga-Barrie OPP Crime Unit at (705)-939-1939 or by calling Crimestoppers.

Crime-Stoppers allow the public to submit their information anonymously online at www.crimestopperssdm.com or by calling the tip line at 1-800-222-8477, 24 hours a day. Your information could make you eligible for a cash reward of up to $2000.

For public safety tips residents may check out the OPP web-site at www.opp.ca.

(QUINTE WEST, ON) – On Monday May 12th, 2014 between 7:30am and 7:45am an unknown person stole an electronic level from a construction site near the 8 Wing Trenton Military Base. The electronic laser level was at a site at the intersection of Hamilton Rd. and RCAF Rd. The Spectra Precision Laser is yellow in colour and is attached to a silver tripod. A yellow carrying case was also stolen. The unit is valued at $1500.

The OPP believe there was a heavy flow of traffic in the area at the time of the theft. Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers or Cst. Gabrielli of the Ontario Provincial Police Quinte West Detachment.

(DRYDEN, ON) – Members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Child Sexual Exploitation Unit have charged two Dryden men following two separate four week on-line child pornography investigations.

On May 8, 2014 police from the OPP Child Sexual Exploitation Unit, the OPP Technical Crime Unit, Dryden OPP and the Dryden Police Service executed two search warrants at two separate Dryden residences.

As a result of the searches, police seized two computers, two cellular telephones and other items pertinent to the investigations.

The following two individuals were charged:

Garth RICE, age 50 years, of Dryden Ontario is charged with two counts of Possession of Child Pornography.

Corey PYYKKA, age 31 years is charged with one count of Making Child Pornography Available, two counts of possession of child pornography and one count of accessing child pornography.

Both of the accused were released from a bail hearing and are to appear on June 16, 2014 at the Ontario Court of Justice in Dryden Ontario.

The investigation is continuing.

(NORWICH, ON.) – The Oxford County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) continues their investigation into several recent vehicle entries and break, enter and thefts in the village of Norwich.

OPP currently have some recovered items and are looking to identify the owners.

A large Camillus hunting knife contained in a sheath is believed to have been stolen in a vehicle entry in the Village of Norwich sometime between December 2013 and April 2014. Several part bottles of liquor including two different brands of whiskey also remain unclaimed. The liquor is believed to have been stolen from a garage within the Village of Norwich between Jan and April 2014.

OPP are looking for the owners to contact OPP Oxford County Crime Unit at 519-485-6554 or 1-888-310-1122.

(TILLSONBURG, ON.) – On Sunday May 11, 2014 at approximately 6:21 p.m., while on general patrol, an officer from the Oxford County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) detachment, observed a vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed on Highway 3, Tillsonburg.

A grey Ford Fusion was observed travelling westbound on Highway 3, at a speed of 141 km/h in a posted 80km/h zone. A traffic stop was initiated and the driver, a 17 year old male from Tillsonburg has been charged under the Highway Traffic Act.

The male driver has been charged with Drive Motor Vehicle-Perform Stunt-Speeding by 50 or more kilometres under the Highway Traffic Act.

The vehicle has been impounded for the prescribed 7-day period and his driver’s license is suspended for 7 days.

Drivers who engage in high risk driving behavior put everyone at risk. Speeding makes it more difficult for drivers to react to changes, stop suddenly and control a vehicle. In the case of a collision, the higher the speed the more severe the collision and the more likely that serious injuries or death will occur.

OPP would like to remind the motoring public to manage their time and respect all the rules of the road when travelling.

(NAPANEE, ON)- On Saturday May 10th at 01:28 a.m. 2014 officers with the Napanee Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police were conducting a RIDE program at Old Hwy 2 and Hwy 49 in Tyendinaga Twp.

During the RIDE check, an officer began a traffic investigation with a male driver. A 22 year old male from Tyendinaga was operating a motor vehicle, and was issued provincial offences for the following HighwayTraffic Act related offences: Use plate not authorized for vehicle, Class G1 licence holder, unaccompanied by qualified driver, Fail to apply for permit on becoming owner, and Drive while passenger under 16 fails to properly wear a seat belt.

In addition to the above charges the male driver is to appear in Provincial Court in Napanee on 05th June 2014 to answer to the charges of Operate Motor Vehicle on a Highway – No Insurance, and Drive Motor Vehicle not equipped with an approved ignition interlock device while being prohibited from doing so., under the Highway Traffic Act.

(BRIGHTON, ON) – On May 10, 2014 Northumberland Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a call with respect to a male who was going fishing and had called a friend by cell phone as he was in distress somewhere in Presqu’ile Bay in Lake Ontario.

OPP went to an address in Brighton at approximately 7:24 pm to speak with the caller for details about his friend who had left in a red bass boat to go fishing sometime earlier. The caller told Police that his friend had hit some rocks and he did not know where he was on the water. The caller believed that his friend was headed towards Weller’s Bay and that the boat was sinking but had lost contact with his friend’s cell phone.

OPP resources were about to be dispatched to begin a rescue operation when information was received that the male had been rescued by some passing fishermen and taken to residence on Carter Road near Barcovan Beach in Quinte West. No injuries were sustained by the boater, just wet feet. The boat was removed the following day.

Chief Superintendent John Tod, Regional Commander of the OPP Central Region said in a media release on May 6, 2014 “caution and responsible boating must be exercised at all times of the year, but with a delayed start to this year’s boating season, there is no place for compromising safety especially when it comes to water related activities”.

For more information on boating safety please go to www.boatingsafety.gc.ca