(Embrun, ON) On June 17, 2014 OPP constables responded to a collision on Notre-Dame Street in Embrun. At that location a school carrying students collided with a vehicle. No one was hurt in the collision. The OPP investigated the collision and as a result it was confirmed that a traffic offence had been committed.
Paul, H. CARON, 72 year old from Clarence-Rockland was issued a provincial offence notice for the following infraction:
HTA 144(19) Turn on red light – fail to yield
(KEARNEY, ON) The Almaguin Highlands Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating a break enter and theft at a West Bay Road, Kearney, Ontario residence.
Sometime between Wednesday June 11, 2014 and Saturday June 21, 2014, unknown person(s) entered the residence and stole a 55 inch Sony LCD television valued at approximately $1600.
Any person with information regarding the person(s) responsible for this theft should immediately contact the Ontario Provincial Police at 1-888-310-1122 or should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.â€Â
(SOUTH RIVER, ON) The Almaguin Highlands Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating the theft of the South River train station sign. Unknown person(s) removed the sign in front of the old station sometime within the past several weeks.
The sign is described as approximately three feet across, made of wood with a steam locomotive on the centre in black. There is black lettering around the picture that says “South River Train Stationâ€Â.
Any person with information regarding the person(s) responsible for this theft should immediately contact the Ontario Provincial Police at 1-888-310-1122 or should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.â€Â
(MAGNETAWAN TWP, ON) The Almaguin Highlands Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating a break, enter and theft to a residents shed on Horn Lake in the Township of Magnetawan. Unknown person(s) entered the shed and stole a 15 horsepower Mercury outboard motor, a Stihl chainsaw, two Paslode nail guns, and a Dewalt chop saw.
Any person with information regarding the person(s) responsible for this theft should immediately contact the Ontario Provincial Police at 1-888-310-1122 or should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.â€Â
(STRONG TWP, ON) On Sunday, June 22, 2014 at approximately 8:30 p.m., the Almaguin Highlands Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) was patrolling Pevensey Road, Strong Township. The OPP stopped a Honda Ridgeline vehicle and subsequently arrested the driver for impaired operation of a motor vehicle.
The driver, James SANGSTER, 41, of Ryerson Township was charged with driving while ability impaired, driving with more than 80 milligrams of alcohol in 100 milliliters of blood, contrary to the Criminal Code and possession of a controlled substance, contrary to the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act.
The accused was released from police custody and is to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Sundridge Ontario on Thursday July 24, 2014.
(HALDIMAND COUNTY, ON.) – Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Haldimand County detachment has charged a 39 year old male with Impaired boating after investigating a boating incident on the Grand River, Dunnville, Haldimand County, ON.
On Saturday June 21st, 2014 at approximately 11:00 pm Police responded to a Haldimand County Road #17 address after a resident heard a boat crash on the Grand River near their home. The resident attended the waterfront and with the assistance of a nearby neighbour they were able to locate the boat operator in the water. He was retrieved from the water and was taken to shore.
Police met the rescuers on shore where they then spoke to the boat operator with signs of impairment by alcohol being detected which resulted in his arrest.
Charged with Impaired Operation of a Vessel, and Operate a Vessel with over the Legal Limit of Alcohol is 39 year old Ryan GREEN of Haldimand County, ON. He is to appear in Provincial Court, Cayuga at a later date to answer to the charges.
(PICKLE LAKE, ON) – On Sunday June 22, 2014 at approximately 4:50 am members of the Pickle Lake Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Detachment responded to a single vehicle motor vehicle collision that occurred on Highway 599 approximately 17 kilometers south of Pickle Lake. Police determined that the female driver had been consuming alcohol and placed her under arrest. The occupants of the vehicle suffered only minor injuries.
As a result of the investigation, Shelby COLES, age 24 years of Pickle Lake has been charged with the following:
– Impaired Operation of a Motor Vehicle contrary to section 253 (1)(a) of the Criminal Code
– Operation of a Motor Vehicle with Over 80 mg of Blood Alcohol Content contrary to section 253 (1)(b) of the Criminal Code
– Public Mischief contrary to section 140 (1)(a) of the Criminal Code
The accused has been released from custody and is to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Pickle Lake on July 18, 2014.
Members of the Pickle Lake Detachment would like to remind members of the community that drinking and driving don’t mix. If anyone has information about impaired driving they are encouraged to contact the Pickle Lake OPP at (807) 928-2211 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (1-800-222-8477).
(CHATHAM-KENT, ON) On June 20, 2014, just after 11:00 p.m., a Chatham-Kent Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer stopped a Ford F250 pickup truck on Highway 401 westbound near Merlin Road.
While the officer was speaking with the driver, 36 year old Andrew KIDD, from St. Catharines, ON, it was determined that he had been consuming alcoholic beverages.
Subsequent tests indicated that the driver was over the legal limit and he will appear in a Chatham court on July 11, 2014, to answer to the following charges:
Driving With More than 80 mgs. of Alcohol In Blood
Driving While Ability Impaired
Driving Motor Vehicle With Open Container of Liquor
(EAST ZORRA TAVISTOCK TOWNSHIP, ON.) – On June 21, 2014 members of Oxford County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting RIDE (Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere) checks on George Street in Innerkip.
As a result, police have charged 34 year old Tyson MACHURA of New Hamburg under the Criminal Code of Canada with the following:
Drive with more than 80 milligrams of Alcohol in Blood
The male was released on a Promise to Appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Woodstock on July 29, 2014.
(EAST ZORRA TAVISTOCK TOWNSHIP, ON.) – On June 21, 2014 at approximately 9:35 p.m. Oxford County OPP responded to a single vehicle collision that had occurred on the 17th Line of East Zorra Tavistock Township.
As a result of investigation, police have charged 25 year old Eric CYR-SMITH of Stratford under the Criminal Code of Canada with the following:
Drive While Ability Impaired
Drive with more than 80 milligrams of Alcohol in Blood
Fail to Stop at Scene of Accident
The male was released on a Promise to Appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Woodstock on July 22, 2014.
(TILLSONBURG, ON.) – On June 22, 2014 at approximately 12:12 a.m. Oxford County OPP observed a vehicle travelling at a high rate of speed travelling on Tillson Avenue in Tillsonburg and initiated a traffic stop.
As a result of investigation, police have charged 41 year old Alexander TOTH of Burgessville with the following:
Race a Motor Vehicle ~ Highway Traffic Act
Drive While Ability Impaired ~ Criminal Code of Canada
The male was released on a Promise to Appear at Ontario Court of Justice in Woodstock on July 22, 2014.
(KENORA, ON) Members of the Kenora Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and Scenes of Crime Officers (SOCO) are investigating a break and enter that occurred on the north end of Kenora.
On June 22, 2014 shortly after 1:00am, the Kenora OPP received a call that a residence in the north end was broken into sometime between Tuesday June 17, 2014 and Sunday June 22, 2014. Unknown suspect(s) had entered the residence and stolen a civil war era cavalry sword along with other household items.
Anyone with information on this incident is asked to call the Kenora OPP at 1-807-548-5534 or Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).
(KENORA, ON) Members of the Kenora Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged a Kenora man for impaired driving following a vehicle stop on Lakeview Drive in the city of Kenora. Shortly after 11:00am, on Saturday June 21, 2014, officers observed a motor vehicle that matched the description of a previous traffic complaint. Police determined the driver had been consuming alcohol and transported him for further tests.
As a result of this investigation, George MCKELVIE, age 29, has been charged with Impaired Driving and Operating a Motor Vehicle With More than .80 mg of Alcohol in 100 ml of Blood, and Driving while Ability is Impaired contrary to the Criminal Code of Canada. He is to appear in Kenora Court on July 24, 2014 to answer to the charge.
(LUCAN BIDDULPH TWP, ON) – On June 19, 2014 at approximately 12:16 a.m. Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Lucan-Biddulph Fire and Middlesex-London Emergency Medical Service (EMS) responded to a single vehicle All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) rollover collision on Roman Line south of Fallon Drive in Lucan-Biddulph Township.
When police arrived, it was soon discovered the driver of the ATV had been drinking and was impaired. The driver was arrested and transported to a local hospital with non-life threatening injuries.
While at the hospital, the driver refused to provide a breath sample. As a result of the investigation, the driver, Kevin BROCK, age 28 years of Zorra Township was charged with the following:
Impaired Operation of a Motor Vehicle contrary to section 253(1)(a) of the Criminal Code of Canada (CCC)
Fail or Refuse to Provide Breath Sample contrary to section 254(5) of the CCC
Drive Off-Road Vehicle – No Insurance contrary to section 15(1) of the Off Road Vehicle Act (ORVA)
The accused was released by way of a Promise to Appear and is scheduled to appear in a London courtroom July 31, 2014 to speak to the charges.
(THAMES CENTRE, ON) – On June 21, 2014 at approximately 7:20 p.m. Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop of a vehicle on Highway 401 west of Elgin Road in the Municipality of Thames Centre.
When police approached the driver, it was discovered the driver had been drinking. A roadside test was administered and the driver registered a ‘failâ€Â. The driver was arrested and transported to the OPP London detachment for further tests.
As a result of the investigation, police charged the driver, David MEZENBERG, age 31 of London, Ontario with Operation of a Motor Vehicle with Over 80mg of Alcohol in Blood contrary to the Criminal Code of Canada.
The accused was released by way of a Promise to Appear and is scheduled to appear in a London courtroom July 31, 2014 to speak to the charge.