Tag: OPP

(CITY OF KAWARTHA LAKES, ON.) – A vehicle stop recently conducted by the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has resulted in a local male facing impaired driving related charges.

On May 17, 2014 an OPP officer requested a tow be expedited to his location as the vehicle which he was with had stopped in the wrong lane on King Street in Woodville. The officer determined that the driver had been consuming alcohol.

Gordon GRACE, 36 years of age, of Woodville, was arrested and charged with impaired driving and driving with more than 80mgs of alcohol in 100mL of blood, contrary to the Criminal Code.

The accused will appear in court, in Lindsay, on June 19, 2014.

(FORT FRANCES, ON) – On Tuesday May 19, 2014 at approximately 2:00 pm CST, officers of the Rainy River District Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police were contacted by a Minnesota tourist outfitter to advise that one of the camp patrons who had set out on a canoe trip had sent a SPOT locater message indicating they needed help on Kawnipi Lake in Quetico Park.

Police were informed of the GPS coordinates and made efforts to respond that day but were delayed due to poor weather. Officers and a paramedic responded to the area by air on the morning of May 20, 2014 and located the canoeist safe and sound. His canoe had drifted away from shore and leaving him stranded on an island. The canoe was retrieved by officers.

(CITY OF KAWARTHA LAKES, ON.) – On May 18, 2014 officers from the City of Kawartha Lakes detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) established a RIDE check program on West Street in Bobcaygeon.

A vehicle entered the RIDE check program and was approached by an officer who determined that the driver had been consuming alcohol. The officer conducted a road side test using the approved screening device and subsequently arrested the driver when she failed the test.

Jade WILSON, 23 years of age, of Bobcaygeon was charged with driving a motor vehicle with more than 80mgs of alcohol in 100mL of blood, contrary to the Criminal Code.

The accused will appear in court, in Lindsay, on June 12, 2014.

(MONTAGUE TOWNSHIP, ON) – On May 21, 2014 at approximately 8:05 am the Lanark County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were called to a serious motor vehicle collision on Highway # 15 between Ford Road and MacPherson Road north of Smiths Falls.

The collision involves three vehicles. Highway #15 is closed while police continue the investigation. Detours are in place at Ford Road for northbound traffic and MacPherson Road for southbound traffic.

Highway # 15 is expected to be closed until later this afternoon. Updates will be provided as information becomes available.

(MARATHON ON) -In September of 2013 a representative for the Marathon Minor Hockey Association reported to police that between the period of October 2012 and July 2013 in excess of $15,000 in cash money was unaccounted for in the Marathon Minor Hockey Association (MMHA) bank account. An investigation began into the missing funds and MMHA financial ledgers were obtained.

On May 15, 2014 a statement was obtained from a female involved in regards to the misappropriation of the funds that had been reported by MMHA.

The female, Trixie GULLIFORD, age 36, from Marathon, ON. was arrested and charged with:

Theft over $5000

She was released from on a Promise to Appear with a court date of July 24, 2014 in Marathon.

Anyone with information in relation to criminal activity, and wish to remain anonymous, can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), where you may be eligible for cash rewards of up to $2,000.

(CITY OF KAWARTHA LAKES, ON.) – On May 17, 2014 the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) was contacted by a motorist in regards to a vehicle being operated in an erratic manner on Kawartha Lakes Road 49. Prior to police arrival the vehicle entered the ditch and the driver, who was the lone occupant, exited the vehicle.

The driver then walked away from the vehicle and hitched a ride a short time after the collision. However, OPP officers were able to locate the accused and subsequently arrested Adam PATTERSON, 25 years of age, of Bobcaygeon.

The accused has been charged with driving while his ability was impaired and driving with more than 80mgs of alcohol in 100mL of blood, contrary to the Criminal Code. Mr. PATTERSON will appear in court, in Lindsay, on June 12, 2014.

(KINGSTON, ON) – On May 21, 2014 at approximately 9:05am, Federal Inmate Cale David PRESNAIL, 40, was arrested by the Repeat Offender Parole Enforcement (ROPE) Unit and Kingston Police officers without incident in the City of Kingston.

On May 19, 2014, he was last seen at the Collins Bay Minimum Institution (formally known as Frontenac Institution). This morning, police received a call by a member of the public indicating that PRESNAIL was possibly in a park.

The Joint Forces Penitentiary Squad would like to thank everyone for their diligence in locating this person.

The OPP reminds all members of the public to be aware of their personal safety at all times. The OPP’s website, www.opp.ca, contains a number of useful resources, tips and links.

(COUNTY OF BRANT, ON) – The County of Brant Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), conducted ATV patrols in the County of Brant over the May long weekend.

Officers patrolled trails around the Town of Paris. Officers warned people for trespassing on the railway property and charged one person for Trespassing at Lions Park while engaged in a prohibited activity (fire).

The County of Brant OPP will continue ATV patrols throughout the summer.

(CITY OF KAWARTHA LAKES, ON.) – On May 20, 2014 several complaints were received related to a dune buggy being operated in the area of Hazel Street in the former Verulam Township.

The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) patrolled the area and located a dune buggy being operated by a 17 year old male. The officer charged the driver with the offence of operating an off road vehicle on a highway, contrary to regulation 316/03 of the Highway Traffic Act (HTA). The youth was also issued several warning pertaining to other HTA offences.

The vehicle was pushed home.

(KENORA, ON) On Tuesday May 20, 2014 just before 1:00pm, members of the Kenora Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop on Hwy 17A, Kenora Township. Police determined the male driver had been consuming alcohol and placed him under arrest. He was transported to the Kenora OPP detachment for further tests.

As a result of this investigation, Jamie BOUCHA, age 36 of Kenora has been charged with Adult Drive with More than .80 mgs of alcohol in 100 ml of blood contrary to the Criminal Code of Canada and Adult Possession of a Schedule II Substance-Cannabis Marihuana under 30 grams contrary to the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act.

He is to appear in Kenora court on June 26, 2014 to answer to the charge.

(COUNTY OF BRANT, ON) – The County of Brant Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), an officer was parked on Amelia Street in the Town of Paris when he observed a male entering unlocked vehicles.

At approximately 1:30 a.m. Wednesday May 21st, 2014, an officer observed a male enter two unlocked vehicles on Amelia Street. The male tried a third vehicle door but it was locked and left without gaining entry into the vehicle. The officer arrested the male a short time later.

Braydon MCALLISTER 19 years of age from the County of Brant is facing the following criminal charges

Three counts of Theft Under $5,000.00 from Motor Vehicle

The accused is scheduled to attend Provincial Court in Brantford on June 27th, 2014 to answer to the charges.

(WEST PARRY SOUND, ON) – On May 16, 2014 at approximately 9:26 a.m. two adult pedestrians received minor injuries when they were struck by a vehicle. The pedestrians were travelling on James Street when a vehicle came to a stop at Murray Street in the Town of Parry Sound. The pedestrians continued walking, crossing Murray Street, when the vehicle proceeded through the intersection, striking the pedestrians. The West Parry Sound Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) attended the scene.

Driver, William NORRIE, 81 years of age from Parry Sound, was charged with Careless Driving contrary to the Highway Traffic Act.

(CITY OF KAWARTHA LAKES, ON.) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is currently investigating a series of acts of vandalism that was reported on May 17, 2014.

Initial investigation has indicated that an unknown suspect or suspects removed several civic numbers from residences in the Victoria Place subdivision in the former Verulam Township. These are the green number signs that identify individual residences and assist emergency personnel, including fire, ambulance and police, to locate a home.

Numerous garden lights were also removed and then smashed on the roadway, creating a hazard for the local residents.

Anyone having information on this crime or any others is asked to contact the City of Kawartha Lakes OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Information can also be reported anonymously by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or by going to www.khcs.ca and submitting an anonymous tip online.

(MUSKOKA LAKES TOWNSHIP, ON) – The Bracebridge Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has arrested a female following a traffic complaint that was received at approximately 2:34PM this afternoon.

The vehicle, a black Cadillac Escalade was stopped by Bracebridge OPP officers on Muskoka Road 169 at Butterfly Road in Muskoka Lakes Township, where the female driver and lone occupant was found to be impaired by alcohol.

Lee Anne MCROBB, 36 years of age from Muskoka Lakes Township has been charged with:

Impaired Driving

Drive Over 80mgs.

She is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice located in Bracebridge on June 17, 2014.

(BRACEBRIDGE, ON)- On May 20, 2014 at approximately 4:40 p.m. officers from the Bracebridge Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Muskoka Ambulance Service (EMS) and Bracebridge Fire Department (BFD) responded to a single vehicle collision on Highway 11 northbound near Alpine Ranch Road.

From the initial investigation conducted at the scene, it would appear the driver was travelling north bound on Highway 11 and veered onto the right hand shoulder for a period of time. The driver then attempted to bring the vehicle back onto the highway causing the Dodge minivan to rollover.

The male driver was transported to South Muskoka Memorial Hospital (SMMH) for medical treatment.

The driver, 76 year old Huntsville man has been charged under the Highway Traffic Act with Fail to drive in marked lane.

Police are asking anyone with information to contact the OPP at (705) 645-2211 or call Crime Stoppers at 1-800- 222-8477. You can submit your information online at www.crimestopperssdm.com if you have any information on this crime or any other crime. 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