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COLLISION INVOLVING RECYCLING TRUCK AND MOPED – Driver Charged

(OXFORD COUNTY, ON.) – Members of the Oxford County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a motor vehicle collision on Lisgar Avenue in Tillsonburg on April 25, 2014.

The collision that occurred was between a recycling truck and an e-bike both of which had been traveling southbound on Lisgar Avenue at the time of the collision.

The 39 year old male driver of the recycling truck, Michael SULLIVAN of Brantford has been charged under the Highway Traffic Act with Careless Driving.

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CREDIT CARD FRAUD

(Cavan Monaghan Township, ON) – On Monday April 28, members of the Peterborough County OPP were called to investigate a report of a Credit Card Fraud from a resident of occurred on King Street..

The victim reported that unknown persons had gained access to her Credit Card information and had made $568.00 worth of purchases in Australia.

Identity theft is on the rise and it can happen to anyone. It can happen to you. By managing your personal information wisely, cautiously and with an awareness of the issue, you can help guard against identity theft.

For tips on how you can minimize your risk of becoming a victim of identity theft please visit the OPP website at www.opp.ca > resources > fraud prevention > identity theft

The OPP would like to encourage anyone with information on this crime or any other crime to contact the Ontario Provincial Police at 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.

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TRAFFIC STOP RESULTS IN DRUG CHARGES

(WAWA, ON) – On April 29, 2014 at 11:47, officers from the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Superior East Wawa Detachment were on general patrol on Highway 17 in the Township of Rabazo. Officers had occasion to stop a south bound motor vehicle bearing an Alberta license plate.

Investigation by the OPP officers led to the arrest of the driver, 21-year-old Christopher D’ALESSIO of London, Ontario.

The accused stands charged with the following offences:
Possession of a Schedule II Substance – Cannabis Marihuana as per s. 4(1) of the Drug Controlled and Substance Act (CDSA) and with

Possession of a Schedule III Substance – Psilocybin as per s. 4(1) of the CDSA.

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear in Wawa, Ontario at the Court of Justice.

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OPP LOOKING FOR ASSISTANCE FROM THE PUBLIC

(CALEDON, ON) – On April 24, 2014 shortly after 12 pm, officers from the Caledon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a break and enter in progress on The Gore Road. Investigation revealed that the homeowner returned to her residence and located a male and female outside the home rummaging through an unlocked vehicle. The suspects were alarmed by the homeowner’s arrival and abruptly left the residence in a silver minivan. The victim was behind the motor vehicle at that time and was pushed by the vehicle while they attempted to get out of the driveway.

The driver is described as caucasian, 6’ tall with short dark hair. The female suspect is described as 5’8”, very thin, wearing blue jeans and a black shirt. The vehicle is described as an early 2000’s model minivan, gray or silver, with a damaged rear wiper.

Composite images are being released in the hopes of identifying the two suspects in this investigation.

Anyone with information in relation to this investigation is asked to contact Detective Constable McGuire, Caledon OPP at 905-584-2241 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). You can submit information online at www.peelcrimestoppers.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.

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.

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POLICE LOOKING FOR ANY INFORMATION ON SUSPICIOUS FIRE

(TOWN OF NEW TECUMSETH)- On April 29, 2014 at 12:40 a.m., the Nottawasaga Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a call indicating there was a fire in a dumpster at a Dufferin Street business in the Town of New Tecumseth.

Police arrived on scene to find two dumpsters on fire. The Town of New Tecumseth Fire Department attended and extinguished the fire; an adjacent building incurred minor smoke damage. This investigation is currently ongoing.

Police are asking anyone with information to contact Nottawasaga OPP at (705) 434-1939 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477. You can submit information online at www.crimestopperssdm.com 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.

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MALE ARRESTED FOR POSSESSION OF DRUGS

(CALEDON, ON) – On April 28th, 2014 at 11:30 pm, an officer from the Caledon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) was on patrol in the vicinity of the Belfountain Conservation area located at 10 Credit Road. The officer located an unattended black Honda Civic and while in the vicinity, observed 2 males walking out of the Conservation area on foot. The males approached the marked cruiser and the officer warned them about trespassing in the Conservation area. While the officer was engaged in conversation with the 2 males, the driver of the vehicle left the area at a high rate of speed. Subsequently, the officer pursued the vehicle as he was evading police. The officer conducted a vehicle stop on Bush Street.

Upon speaking with the male driver, the officer detected a strong odour of drugs, believed to be marijuana coming from the inside of the motor vehicle. Further, the officers located drug paraphernalia at the driver’s feet. The male was arrested and a search uncovered a quantity of drugs, believed to be marijuana, inside the leg of the accused’s pants and inside the motor vehicle.

In conclusion, Richard MacKenzie DOMJAN, 20, of Erin was arrested and charged with Possession of a Schedule II substance and is facing a charge under the Trespass to Property Act.

He was released to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Orangeville on June 9th, 2014