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(SIOUX LOOKOUT, ON) – During the morning of Sunday May 4, 2014, officers were advised of a traffic complaint from the Sioux Lookout ambulance service. At approximately 6:30 the previous evening, on Highway 664 west of Sioux Lookout, an ambulance was transporting a patient to the hospital with its emergency lights on. It was reported that a black sport utility vehicle (SUV) passed the ambulance at a high rate of speed. One of the female passengers in the vehicle was observed lifting up their shirt at the ambulance driver as it was passing.

After further investigation, a 24 year old Sioux Lookout woman has been charged with careless driving contrary to the Highway Traffic Act.

The Sioux Lookout OPP would like to thank the public and the local media for their assistance in solving this incident.

(TOWN OF NEW TECUMSETH)- Nottawasaga Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are currently at the scene of a reported of a gas leak at the southwest corner of King Street South and Faulkner Street in the Town of New Tecumseth.

There is no expected need for any evacuation at this time.

Officers have had the road closed for approximately an hour now and will have it closed for another two more hours until the gas leak is contained.

For residents of the area, Faulkner Street is completely shut off to travel at this time; you may park in a safe place for pickup of your children from local schools. This road closure is expected for approximately two hours.

Nottawasaga OPP appreciates your cooperation at this time.

(KEARNEY, ON) – On Friday May 2, 2014 at approximately 3:00 a.m., the Almaguin Highlands Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) was called to investigate the theft of a 2001 Nissan Sentra that had just been stolen from a Kearney residence.

OPP searched the area and at approximately 4:15 a.m. officers from the Almaguin Highlands Detachment found the vehicle on Highway 518, in the town of Kearney and conducted a traffic stop. The driver of the vehicle was subsequently arrested for possession of stolen property.

OPP charged Christopher DINSMORE, 19 of Kearney, Ontario with possession of stolen property, contrary to the Criminal Code, and fail to comply with probation, contrary to the Criminal Code and drive motor vehicle while under suspension, contrary to the Highway Traffic Act of Ontario.

The accused was released from police custody and is to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Sundridge, Ontario on Thursday May 8, 2014

(MUNICIPALITY OF GREY HIGHLANDS, ON) – On Sunday, May 4, 2014 at approximately 12:22 a.m., Grey County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a mischief report on River Road in Feversham, in the Municipality of Grey Highlands.

The victim observed an unknown male smash the side view mirror of his 2008 Dodge pick-up truck parked at his residence.

When police arrived they were approached by the suspect who admitted to breaking the mirror. He was arrested and charged with mischief under $5,000.

Brad STOCKFISH, 20, of Collingwood, is scheduled to appear in court in Owen Sound on Thursday, June 19, 2014.

(TOWN OF NEW TECUMSETH)- On May 5, 2014 at 9:56 pm, Nottawasaga Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a robbery from the Husky gas station on Victoria Street East in the Town of New Tecumseth.

A lone male suspect entered the store and brandished a knife demanding cash; the male then quickly left the store with some cash. The store employee was not injured during the robbery.

Nottawasaga OPP Officers, Emergency Response Team members, a K9 team and later the Forensic Identification Team were deployed to the scene.

Police are looking for a suspect described as male, white, approximately 170-173 cm (5’7”- 5’8”) in height, described as thin in stature with short, dark hair. He was wearing blue jeans, a black jacket with a hood over his head and white running shoes. He had a black knapsack and was wearing a white scarf over his nose and mouth.

Individuals should always be cognizant of their personal safety at all times.

Any person with information regarding the person(s) responsible for this incident, please contact the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) at 1-888-310-1122, or Nottawasaga OPP at (705)434-1939.

Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), or find them on the web at www.crimestopperssdm.com

You could be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Norfolk County Detachment is reminding the public to protect their property and valuables against would be thieves after a vehicle entry was reported at a Chapel Street, Simcoe, Norfolk County, Ontario address.

On Monday, May 5, 2014, in the early morning hours, unknown suspects entered an unlocked motor vehicle parked in the driveway of the residence. Once inside, unknowns proceeded to remove the ownership and insurance card for the vehicle.