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(ST.MARYS, ON) During two short periods on two separate days, a Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer conducted stop sign observations and enforcement at the intersection of Maxwell St. and Huron St. in St.Marys. This action was the result of complaints received from local residents who were concerned about motorists not obeying the stop signs.

On Tuesday May 06, 2014 between 8:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m., seven motorists were given a stop sign violation ticket.

On Friday May 09, 2014 between 8 a.m. and 10 a.m., ten motorists received a ticket for the same offence.

The officer who was parked in a fully marked OPP cruiser issued the offending motorist a ticket that read “disobey stop sign – fail to stop”. Aside from the $110 ticket, these motorists also accumulate three demerit points. Of the seventeen motorists, fifteen were local residents who live within a one block radius of the intersection.

The Highway Traffic Act states that, drivers approaching a stop sign at an intersection, shall stop their vehicle at a marked stop line or, if none, then immediately before entering the nearest crosswalk or, if none, then immediately before entering the intersection.

Coming to a complete stop and obeying stop signs is vitally important to the safety of all road users.

(MUNICIPALITY OF WEST PERTH, ON) On Thursday May 08, 2014, shortly after 11 p.m. Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers were called to a collision at the intersection of Wellington St and Frank St in Mitchell.

Investigation revealed that a Pontiac sedan had been travelling south bound on Wellington St when it turned east on Frank St. directly in front of a Kawasaki motorcycle that was travelling west bound on Frank St. The motorcyclist attempted to stop and avoid colliding with the car but was unable to do so. The motorcycle struck the front drivers side of the Pontiac. The 19 year old male motorcyclist, a resident of the Municipality of West Perth was thrown to the ground but did not sustain injuries.

The 19 year old female driver of the Pontiac, a Stratford resident was also uninjured. She has been charged with “left turn – fail to afford reasonable opportunity to avoid collision”.

Motorists are urged to watch for motorcycles at intersections as over one third of motorcycle collisions are intersection related. At stop sign controlled intersections, consciously STOP & LOOK for traffic on the through highway. Motorcycles are more difficult to see than other vehicles since their profile is smaller from most angles. A motorcycles speed and distance is also easier to misjudge, therefore give them space and do not take chances. Make sure you don’t pull out in front of or cut off a motorcycle, they are just as entitled to use the road as you are.

Motorcyclists are reminded that they are usually one of the smallest vehicles on the road and you are more likely to be injured or killed if you are involved in a collision. Make sure you are seen, you cannot assume that other drivers see you. Drivers who have collided with motorcycles often say they did not see the motorcycle until it was too late.

(BRUCE TWP, ON) – On May 7, 2014 at 12:13 pm, a South Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer on patrol along Highway 21 in Bruce Township saw a Grey Toyota Camry moving at a high rate of speed. The vehicle speed was displayed on radar at 115 km/h in a posted 80 km/h zone. The officer stopped the car and found the driver didn’t have a licence or permission to use the car. 39 year Christopher KAHGEE of Saugeen First Nation was charged with Drive while disqualified, Take motor vehicle without consent and 2 counts for Breach of probation. He was held in custody pending the results of a show cause hearing scheduled for May 8, 2014 at 2:00 pm.

The South Bruce OPP is requesting anyone with information that can assist police to call 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or send a web-tip to crimestop-gb.org, where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

(MUNICIPALITY OF WEST PERTH, ON) On Thursday May 08, 2014, shortly before 8 a.m., a Mitchell resident living on Toronto St. West observed a suspicious male walk by his home, and peer into his backyard. Shortly thereafter, the male was observed riding the resident’s bicycle down the driveway onto the street.

The resident immediately contacted the Perth County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and within half an hour officers located the male matching the suspect description. The bicycle was also located and was returned to the victim.

Joseph CLUETT (18) of the Municipality of West Perth has been charged with the following Criminal Code of Canada offences.

– Theft under $5,000

– Fail to comply with probation order

– Fail to comply with disposition

He is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Stratford on June 16, 2014 to answer to these charges.

Anyone with information about suspicious activity or crime information, is requested to contact the Perth County OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), and you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000

(CENTRAL HURON, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers are investigating a recent break, enter and theft of dirt bike. Sometime between 9:30 p.m. on April 30, 2014 and May 1, 2104 at 12:30 p.m. unknown suspects forced entry into a storage shed located on Kinburn Line. Once inside the suspects proceeded to steal a 2003 red Honda CRF150 dirt bike. The dirt bike had a “Monster” energy drink sticker on the fender. Police believe the suspects utilized an ATV to remove the dirt bike from the scene.

The dirt bike is valued at approximately $1200.

Any person with information regarding this incident should immediately contact Huron OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or (519) 524-8314.

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.

(SOUTH HURON, ON) – A South Huron resident has been charged with Driving While Under Suspension and Possession of a Controlled Substance following a traffic stop on May 4, 2014. At approximately 2:30 p.m. Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers observed a known suspended driver operating a Chrysler SLT on Main Street in Exeter. The driver turned north onto William Street and was stopped by police.

A driver’s licence check was completed and it was confirmed he held a suspended driver’s licence. A search incident to arrest revealed the driver was in possession of a small quantity of methamphetamine.

Jamie LUNN, 36, from South Huron has been charged with Drive While Under Suspension and Possession of a Schedule I Substance – Methamphetamine. He has been released from custody and has a scheduled court appearance at the Ontario Court of Justice – Exeter on June 26, 2014.