Tag: OPP

(CHATHAM-KENT, ON) On June 14, 2014, just before 1:00 a.m., a Chatham-Kent Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer stopped a Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck at Highway 40 and Colborne Street.

While the officer was speaking with the driver, 20 year old Michael LIBBRECHT, from Chatham, 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 4, 2014, to answer to the charge of Driving With More than 80 mgs. of Alcohol In Blood.

(Prince Edward County, ON)—On June 14, 2014 at 4:20am the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Prince Edward County detachment were called to a Consecon residence following a violent domestic incident that occurred earlier that morning.

Police learned that a couple were camping in the area. They had left following an argument. While leaving the argument had escalated, the male had assaulted his girlfriend and damaged a motor vehicle. The male then left the area while the victim attended a near- by residence seeking assistance. The victim was transported to the hospital by ambulance to be treated for minor injuries.

Within a few hours, with the assistance of the Belleville Police Service, the 20-year old Quinte West man was arrested in the City of Belleville. The accused is charged with the following offences:

Assault Causing Bodily Harm, contrary to Section 267(b) of the Criminal Code Canada.

Uttering Threats, Contrary to Section 264.1, of the Criminal Code of Canada.

Mischief Not Exceeding $5000, contrary to Section 430(4) of the Criminal Code of Canada.

Breach of Probation, Contrary to Section 733.1(1) of the Criminal Code of Canada.

The accused was held in custody and has a bail hearing today at the Ontario Court of Justice, Belleville.

(TOWNSHIP OF GEORGIAN BLUFFS, ON) – On Friday, June 13, 2014, Grey County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a theft from vehicles report in the Township of Georgian Bluffs.

Sometime overnight, unknown person(s) entered two unlocked vehicles on Park Street and removed 2 iPods valued at approximately $700.

Once again, the OPP remind vehicle owners that these types of thefts are a crime of opportunity. An unlocked door or an open window is an invitation to thieves. By remembering to always roll up the windows, lock the doors, and keep valuables out of plain view; could prevent thefts from occurring.

Crime prevention starts with you!

(HALDIMAND COUNTY, ON.) – Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Haldimand County detachment is investigating the theft of an ATV from a Hwy #6, Haldimand County, ON address.

Sometime during the late evening hours of Friday June 13th to the early morning hours of Saturday June 14th, 2014 unknown(s) attended Sundrim Golf Course and entered a storage area where an ATV was stored. The ATV described as a blue 2013 Yamaha Y55 Grizzly was then removed without the assistance of the ignition key.

Anyone with information regarding this incident should immediately contact the Ontario Provincial Police at 1 – 888 – 310 -1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1 – 800 – 222 – TIPS (8477) or leave an anonymous online message at www.helpsolvecrime.com where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000.

(HALDIMAND COUNTY, ON.) – Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Haldimand County detachment has charged a 58 year old woman with Drinking and Driving related offences at a Hwy #6, Haldimand County, ON address.

On Saturday June 14th, 2014 at approximately 2:05 am Police while on patrol of Hwy #6 came upon a white 2007 Jeep SUV stopped on the shoulder of the road. Upon checking the vehicle, Police spoke with the female driver where signs of impairment by alcohol was detected which resulted in her arrest.

Charged with Care and Control While Impaired, Care and Control with over the legal limit of alcohol and Possession of an illegal substance (Marihuana) is 58 year old Beverly BOMBERRY of Six Nations of the Grand River Territory. She is to appear in Provincial Court, Cayuga, ON at a later date to answer to the charges.

(COUNTY OF BRANT, ON) – The County of Brant Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), officers are investigating a break and enter to a home on Big Creek road, in the County of Brant.

Sometime between 6:00 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. on Thursday June 12th, 2014 suspects entered the residence and removed a flat screen television, two lamps and an iPod.

Anyone with information regarding the person(s) responsible for this incident should immediately contact the Ontario Provincial Police at 1 – 888 – 310 – 1122 or their closest Police authority.

Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1 – 800 – 222 – TIPS (8477) or leave an anonymous online message at www.helpsolvecrime.com where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000.

(Cavan Monaghan Township, ON) – On Saturday June 14, members of the Peterborough County OPP were called to investigate a report of a Break and Enter to a residence that occurred on County Road 21.

At some time overnight unknown suspects entered the victims storage shed and stole a Riding Mower from the victims rear yard, then fled the scene.

Stolen is a Sears Craftsman Riding Mower.

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.

(Havelock Belmont Methuen Township, ON) – On Saturday June 14, at approximately 11:45 p.m., members of the Peterborough County OPP were called to investigate a report of a domestic incident at a seasonal residence on Fire Route 18C.

A 23 year old female and a 25 year old male were with several friends at a weekend cottage north east of Havelock. At this time the two became involved in an argument that became physical. This resulted in the female being assaulted.

When witnesses attempted to intervene the male fled the area and attempted to steal a neighbours vehicle this resulted in the male becoming involved in a confrontation with the 46 year old owner of the motor-vehicle.

OPP were contacted and attended the scene to conduct an investigation. As a result a 25 year old male from North York was arrested and charged with the following offences: Assault, Assault with a Weapon, Weapons Dangerous, Uttering Death Threats, Theft over $5000 and Theft Under $5000.

The male has been held for a Bail Hearing scheduled for Monday June 16, in Peterborough Provincial Courts.

The identities of the parties involved are being withheld due to the nature of the offence.

(THUNDER BAY, ON) – On Saturday, June 14, 2014 at approximately 1:50 pm, officers from the Thunder Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were advised of a missing boater.

A 56 year old male from Thunder Bay went boating on the Kaministiquia River in the area of Forbes River Road and Silver Falls Road, during the evening hours and did not return to his camp.

OPP responded with Emergency Response Team (ERT) members and Marine Unit officers to begin searching the area on the Kaministiquia River.

The family of the missing male located the boat in the Kakabeka Falls area on Sunday evening.

Divers from the OPP Underwater Search and Recovery Unit (USRU) are attending the area today.

The investigation is continuing.

(QUINTE WEST, ON) – On Friday June 13, 2014 Quinte West OPP spoke to a male about a possible fraud.

The Trenton male told police that he had recently been contacted via email about a job. The male told police that he had completed several phone interviews and that he was the successful candidate for the job.

The company in question required that the male send a cheque so he could be receive direct deposit payroll.

The OPP would like to remind the public to never send unknown persons any personal or financial information, and if something seems too good to be true it probably is.

(TOWNSHIP OF SOUTH FRONTENAC) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is seeking the public’s assistance in locating the owner/user of a small, flat bottomed, duck boat (olive green) with a newer 9.9 horse power Yamaha motor.

On Sunday the 15th of June, 2014 at approximately 4:45 pm, residents of Hambly Lake reported seeing a middle-aged male fishing alone from the above described boat.

At 5:30 pm, the boat was located by local residents, anchored and unoccupied.

The investigation into this incident is on-going, anyone with further information is asked to contact the OPP Smith Falls Communication Centre at 1-888-310-1122.

(HALDIMAND COUNTY, ON.) – Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Haldimand County detachment, Haldimand County Fire Department and the Office of the Fire Marshal continue to investigate a fatal fire at an Argyle Street, Caledonia, Haldimand County, ON address.

On Saturday June 14th, 2014 at approximately 3:36 am emergency service units responded to a 30 unit apartment building fire at the Argyle St address to find a fire which had been contained to single apartment.

The fire was brought under control in a short period of time with the rest of the building suffering water and smoke damage.

Two (2) residents of a third floor apartment identified as 56 year old Donna LAPIERRE and 70 year old Gerald LAPIERRE of Haldimand County, ON were pronounced deceased at the scene. Three (3) other residents were transported to an area Hospital for treatment of smoke inhalation.

The remainder of the residents had been evacuated to a nearby facility. Those residents have now found temporary shelter at numerous locations with the assistance of members of the public, Haldimand County and Provincial agencies.

A post mortem examination is scheduled for today Monday June 16th, 2014 to determine the cause of death.

(CITY OF KAWARTHA LAKES, ON.) – On Sunday, June 15, 2014 the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) attended a fatal motor vehicle collision on Highway 7, East of Kawartha Lakes Road 46, in the former Mariposa Township.

The OPP’s Technical Collision Investigation unit (TCI) attended the location to assist with the investigation, resulting in the closure of the Highway for several hours. Initial investigation indicated that an east bound vehicle was stopped or stopping to make a left hand turn into a driveway when it was struck from behind by a pickup truck.

The occupants of the vehicle, Christopher CATHCART, 73 years old, of Beaverton, and his wife, 58 year old Susan CATHCART, died as a result of their injuries.

The driver of the pickup truck was transported from the scene via ambulance to a local hospital with unknown injuries.

The highway was re-opened at 10:42 pm. The investigation is ongoing.

(ESSEX, ON) – On Sunday, June 15, 2014 at approximately 5:20 p.m., the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) in Essex was called to attend a motor vehicle collision on Talbot Street South, where the suspect vehicle had left the scene.

Witnesses were able to identify the vehicle by the licence plate number and police received another report of the same vehicle driving erratically on Concession 12 in Essex shortly thereafter.

Officers were able to locate the suspect vehicle which had driven into the north ditch on Concession 12, just west of Essex County Road 15 in Essex.

Officers spoke to the sole occupant and driver of the vehicle, who was not injured, and determined that she was impaired.

She was arrested at the scene.

Jeanne ELLIOT, age 48, of Essex has been charged with Impaired Operation of a Motor Vehicle and Exceed 80 Milligrams of Blood Alcohol Content. She will appear in a Windsor court on July 8, 2014.

Police would like to remind the public that we rely on the public to report crime and impaired driving is a crime that should be treated no differently. If you suspect that someone is driving or about to drive impaired, call 911 and report it. If you see that someone is impaired and intends on driving, do not let them drive.

(NORTH BAY, ON) The OPP Underwater Search and Recovery Unit located the body of a man missing from a boating mishap on Lake Nosbonsing that occurred in the morning of June 15. The victim has been identified as Christopher STANLEY (age 17) of North Bay.

Body was located shortly after 8:25 pm this evening. A post mortem will take place tomorrow morning in North Bay.