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(MIDDLESEX CENTRE, ON)- On Tuesday May 6 2014 members of the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a residential break and enter on the 14000 block of Twelve Mile Road, Middlesex Centre. Police have learned that sometime between May 1st and 6th unknown suspect(s) gained entry to the home and removed a quaintly of jewelry and Canadian currency valued at $400.

Anyone with information on this investigation is encouraged to contact your local police. 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.

(CITY OF KAWARTHA LAKES, ON.) – On May 6, 2014, in the evening hours, an officer from the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) was on routine patrol in the village of Bobcaygeon. The officer observed a male staggering down Bolton Street. A short time later the officer observed the same male driving a motor vehicle eastbound on Canal Street swerving from side to side.

The vehicle was stopped on Boyd Street. While speaking with the driver the officer determined that he had been consuming alcohol and he was arrested for impaired driving.

As a result of the investigation Colin JOHNSTON, 44 years of age, of Bobcaygeon, was charged with impaired operation of a motor vehicle and refuse to provide a breath sample, contrary to the Criminal Code.

The accused was held for a bail hearing and was to appear in court, in Lindsay, the following day.

(MIDDLESEX COUNTY, ON)- On Thursday May 8, 2014 at 2:46 a.m. Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) observed a speeding motor vehicle travelling at over 70 km/h over the posted speed limit on Oxford Street, located in the City of London. A traffic stop was completed at which time the officer discovered that the driver had been drinking. A roadside screening test was administered and the driver registered a “FAIL”. The driver was placed under arrest and transported to the OPP detachment for further tests.

As a result police have charged Benjamin O’DONOVAN SCHALK of Middlesex Centre with Driving with More than 80 mgs. of Alcohol in his Blood as per Section 253(1)(b) of the Criminal Code and Race a Motor Vehicle as per Section 172(1) of the Highway Traffic Act. The accused was released from police custody by way of a Promise to Appear and is scheduled to appear in a London court room on June 5, 2014 to speak to the charges. The accused licence was suspended and the vehicle impounded.

Every day, four more Canadians are killed and 175 more are injured due to crashes related to alcohol and/ or drugs. The Middlesex OPP is committed to working with all our local stake holders and community partners to stop impaired driving. If you suspect that someone is driving while impaired you are encouraged to contact the OPP anytime anywhere in the Province of Ontario at 911 or 1-888-310-1122. If you wish to remain anonymous you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) where you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2000

(CITY OF KAWARTHA LAKES, ON.) – On May 5, 2014 the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a call regarding a single motor vehicle collision involving a propane delivery truck. The truck had slid into a ditch and struck a tree.

A short time later an OPP officer arrived on the scene on Camp Street in the former Fenelon Township with in the City of Kawartha Lakes. When the officer arrived the truck had been removed from the ditch. There was damage to the truck and tire tracks in the muddy ditch. Further investigation revealed that the driver had consumed alcohol.

As a result of the investigation James SULYMA, 63 years of age, of Lindsay was charged with care or control while impaired and care or control over 80 milligrams, contrary to the Criminal Code. The licence of the accused was suspended for 90 days.

The accused will appear in court, in Lindsay, on May 22, 2014.

(Selwyn Twp., ON) – On 14 May 2013, Officers from Peterborough County OPP and members of the Peterborough County OPP Emergency Response Team responded to the report of a Missing Person from the Hilliard Street area in Selwyn Twp.

The missing person was identified as Lorraine ROACH age 58 years who was last seen when she left her home at approximately 1:30 A.M. on the morning of Saturday May 11, 2013.

She is described as:

5’ 4” in height
Dark hair
Brown eyes
Wearing a ¾ length pleated coat and a pink sweater

The OPP has been very active in their attempts to locate Mrs. ROACH and they continue to follow up investigative leads.

The investigation is continuing regarding the disappearance of Lorraine ROACH. Members of the OPP Central Region Response Team are continuing the search with hopes of identifying any evidence to assist in locating the missing woman.

To this end on 8 May 2014 OPP investigators and members of the Emergency Response Team conducted a search of the outdoor Conservation Area near the 7th Line of Selwyn.

Police request the public’s assistance in locating Mrs. Roach and anyone with information on this missing woman is requested to contact Peterborough County OPP at 705-742-0401 or 1-888-310-1122.

Should you wish to remain anonymous, contact Peterborough Northumberland Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or you can submit your information online at www.stopcrimehere.ca Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display and you will remain anonymous. Being anonymous, you will not testify in court and your information may lead to a cash reward of up to $2,000.00.

(COLLINGWOOD, ONTARIO) Officers from the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau – Central Drug Enforcement Unit and Community Drug Action Team (CDAT) with the assistance of the Collingwood/The Blue Mountains OPP Street Crimes unit and OPP Emergency Response Team (ERT) member conducted a search warrant at a residence on Hurontario Street yesterday morning in Collingwood.

The warrant led to the seizure of 500 grams of marihuana, 9 grams of cocaine and approximately $1300 in cash. Police also arrested and charged a male as a result of this investigation.

Charged is 38 year-old James Lee THORNINGTON of Collingwood, he is facing charges of possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking (2 counts) and one count of possession of property obtained by crime under $5000. He is to appear in Collingwood court on the 10th of June 2014.

(NORTH MIDDLESEX, ON)- On Sunday May 4, 2014 at 2:29 a.m. members of the Middlesex OPP observed an ATV travelling westbound on Broadway Street near Ann Street in Parkhill. At the time the officer noted that the ATV was being operated by a male driver and had three passengers, all of whom were observed not wearing helmets. A traffic stop was completed at which time two males fled the scene on foot. Police also confirmed that the driver had been drinking. The driver was placed under arrest and transported to the Strathroy OPP detachment for further tests. As a result of an investigation police have charged William RITCHIE, age 23 of North Middlesex with Impaired Operation of a Motor Vehicle and Driving a Motor Vehicle with More than 80 mgs. of Alcohol in his Blood, as per Section 253 of the Criminal Code of Canada. The accused was released from police custody by way of a Promise to Appear (PTA) and is scheduled to appear in a London court room on July 10, 2014 to speak to the charges.

Every day, four more Canadians are killed and 175 more are injured due to crashes related to alcohol and/ or drugs. The Middlesex OPP is committed to working with all our local stake holders and community partners to stop impaired driving. If you suspect that someone is driving while impaired you are encouraged to contact the OPP anytime anywhere in the Province of Ontario at 911 or 1-888-310-1122. If you wish to remain anonymous you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) where you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2000

(COLLINGWOOD AND THE BLUE MOUNTAINS, ONTARIO) Auxiliary officers from the Collingwood and The Blue Mountains detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted several Lock it or Lose it checks last night throughout our area in parking lots and streets checking parked cars to see if the doors were locked and valuables put out of sight.

In total, 210 vehicles were checked, only 13 had door(s) unlocked and 6 with valuables in plain view. It is always a good practice to remove all valuables from your vehicle or move them out of sight, pocket your keys and lock your doors.

This is a great initiative from our Collingwood/The Blue Mountains OPP Auxiliaries which they conduct on a regular basis and once a car is checked, a leaflet is left on the car for information on crime prevention.

For more crime prevention tips, please visit www.opp.ca .

(MUNICIPALITY OF GREY HIGHLANDS, ON) – On Thursday, May 8, 2014 at approximately 1:53 a.m., Grey County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) stopped a 2013 Nissan on Toronto St., North, Markdale, in the Municipality of Grey Highlands after the vehicle was observed weaving on the roadway.

The driver of the vehicle was found to have been drinking alcohol. He was arrested for impaired driving and taken to the Markdale Detachment for breath tests. Test results indicated he had more than twice the legal limit of alcohol in his system.

Shane FLOOD, 40, of Grey Highlands, was charged with impaired driving and over 80 mgs. He is scheduled to appear in court in Owen Sound on Thursday, May 29, 2014.

(South Stormont) – On May 7th, 2014 at approximately 11:45am, SD&G OPP officers responded to a report of an assault at a property on County Road 29, South Stormont Township. Investigation revealed a dispute between a man and woman resulted in the female being assaulted.

The 46year old man (from South Stormont) was arrested and is charged with;

– Assault

He was released and scheduled to appear in Cornwall court on June 26, 2014.

(South Dundas) – On May 7th, 2014 at approximately 9:00pm, an SD&G OPP officer had the occasion to stop a vehicle for a traffic violation on Highway 401, South Dundas Township. The stop resulted in the seizure of a large quantity of Canadian currency.

The male driver, Simarjeet BUTTAR (40) was arrested and is charged with;

– Possession of Property Obtained by Crime over $5000
– Trafficking in Stolen Goods over $5000

He was released and scheduled to appear in Morrisburg court on June 17th, 2014.

(South Stormont) – On May 8th, 2014 at approximately 3:15am, SD&G OPP officers responded to a report of a vehicle in the ditch on Ault Drive, South Stormont Township. Investigation indicated the female driver was under the influence of alcohol.

Deborah Ann GOTHARD (59) was arrested and is charged with;

– Care or Control of a Vehicle While Impaired
– Care or Control of a Vehicle with Over 80mgs Blood Alcohol Content

She was released and scheduled to appear in Cornwall court on May 20th, 2014.

(MUNICIPALITY OF GREY HIGHLANDS, ON) – On Wednesday, May 7, 2014 at approximately 12:38 p.m., Grey County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of two victims requiring medical attention after they had been attacked by their dog. The incident occurred on Centre Line A in the Municipality of Grey Highlands.

The 64 year old female victim was walking towards her vehicle when she was suddenly knocked down and viciously attacked by her dog, a 4 year old male, Pit Bull/Terrier cross dog. The victim’s 90 year old father, who was sitting inside the vehicle at the time, went to his daughter’s aid at which time he, too, was attacked by the dog.

The female victim suffered serious multiple bites to her arms and face. She was air lifted to a London Hospital. The male victim suffered a serious bite to his forearm and was transported by Grey County Emergency Services (EMS) to a hospital in Markdale where he was treated and released.

Police, with the assistance of the Grey Highlands Animal Control Officer, attempted to secure the dog who continued to be extremely aggressive at the scene. The dog was dispatched by police for public safety.

The Grey Bruce Health Unit was notified.

(QUINTE WEST, ON) – Over the past couple of weeks, an increasing number of All-Terrain Vehicles (ATV’s) have been stolen from Eastern Ontario properties. A large number of these ATV’s had been left parked outside or left on the back of a trailer or pick-up truck.

The Quinte West detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police would like to remind ATV owners that when left unattended, ATVs should be locked inside a garage or outbuilding. Ensure the ignition key has been removed from the ATV and kept in your residence.

If you do not have a garage or outbuilding you can secure your ATV by chaining it to a tree or other permanent fixture.