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OPP INVESTIGATE THEFT OF A DODGE RAM

(STRONG TWP, ON) On Sunday June 8, 2014 the Almaguin Highlands Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) investigated the theft of a 2006 white Dodge Ram pickup truck that was stolen sometime between 7 a.m. and 5:00 p.m, on Saturday June 7, 2014.

The truck was parked at a Muskoka Road residence at the time of the theft.

OPP would like to remind people to always lock their vehicles and do not leave any valuables inside.

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.”

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MISSISSIPPI MILLS BICYCLE MONTH BIKE RODEO

(MISSISSIPPI MILLS, ON) – The Lanark County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is proud to participate in a bicycle rodeo in celebration of Mississippi Mills Bicycle Month.

On Friday June 20, 2014 starting at 5:00 pm the Mississippi Mills Bicycle Month in partnership with the Leeds Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit, Naismith Public School, and the Lanark County OPP will be hosting a bicycle rodeo at Naismith Public School located at 260 King Street, Almonte.

The focus of the event is bicycle safety combined with family fun. Members from the Health Unit, Lanark County OPP and Community Volunteers will be available to make sure children are wearing their helmets properly and that they are informed about bicycle safety.

The kids can then test their skills on a small bike course. Naismith Public School will be hosting a family barbeque with fun activities. More information regarding Mississippi Mills Bicycle Month Events can be found at www.facebook.com/mmbicyclemonthpage. We hope to see you there!

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NEIGHBOR DISPUTE RESULTS IN CHARGES

(SOUTHWEST OXFORD TOWNSHIP, ON.) – The Oxford County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a neighbor dispute at a residence on Zorra Line at approximately 3:30 p.m. on June 8, 2014.

As a result of police investigation it was discovered that an altercation had taken place. Steven SOMERVILLE, 51 years old of Zorra Township, was arrested and has been charged with the following:

Assault with a Weapon (2 Counts)
Assault Causing Bodily Harm
Assault
Possession of a Weapon for Dangerous Purpose
Uttering Threats – Cause Death or Bodily Harm

Somerville was held in custody and is awaiting a bail hearing.

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OPP SEEKING ASSISTANCE FROM PUBLIC IN IDENTIFYING FEMALE

(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Norfolk County Detachment is seeking the assistance of the public in identifying an unknown female after police investigated a theft at a Donly Drive North, Simcoe, Norfolk County, Ontario address.

On Monday, April 21, 2014 at approximately 1:36 p.m., police were contacted by employees of Roulston’s Medical Wellness Centre after a female entered the store and subsequently committed a theft.

The unknown female is being described as white, 5’8, 170 lbs, mid 40’s, with blonde hair.

The female was accompanied by a younger male and female, both described as being approximately 16 to 17 years of age.

The OPP are seeking the public’s assistance with this investigation and anyone with information is asked to call the Norfolk County OPP at 1-888-310-1122.

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 – 8477 (TIPS) or leave an anonymous online message at www.helpsolvecrime.com where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000.

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DRIVER LOSES LICENCE FOR SEVEN DAYS

(LONDON, ON) – A male driver has lost his licence and his vehicle has been impounded for driving too fast.

On June 6, 2014 at approximately 11:47 p.m. an officer with the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) was on patrol on Highway 401 in the City of London when a vehicle was observed travelling at an extremely high rate of speed. The officer measured the speed to be in excess of 150 km/h in a posted 100 km/h zone. Police conducted a traffic stop of the vehicle.

As a result of the investigation, Jacob BEER, age 20 of London, ON was charged under the stunt drive legislation and his vehicle has been impounded and licence suspended for seven days. The accused was released by way of a Part III Summons to appear in a London traffic courtroom on July 14, 2014 to answer to the charge.

The Middlesex OPP will continue to target impaired, aggressive and suspended drivers. Citizens are always urged to contact police immediately if they witness or suspect an impaired driver. The OPP can be reached anytime anywhere within the Province of Ontario at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) where you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2000.

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THEFT OF OUTBOARD MOTOR

(Bancroft, Ontario) – On Sunday June 08th 2014, the Ontario Provincial Police(OPP) in Bancroft received the report of a theft from a residence on West Diamond Lake Road in the Municipality of Hastings Highlands. Investigation revealed that sometime overnight an 8 hp outboard motor was stolen.

The Bancroft OPP is asking anyone with information about this theft to contact them at 1-888-310-1122. If you wish to remain anonymous you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

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BREAK AND ENTERS ON AIRPORT ROAD

(Bancroft, Ontario) – On Friday June 06th and Saturday June 07th 2014, the Bancroft detachment received the report of two break and enters on Airport Road in Faraday Township. Investigation revealed that sometime since April 19th, two residences were forcibly entered. Property reported stolen included a drill, various hand tools and binoculars.

The Bancroft OPP is asking anyone with information about these break, enters and thefts to contact them at 1-888-310-1122. If you wish to remain anonymous you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

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RESIDENTIAL BREAK-IN – Joseph Damian YORKE Arrested At The Scene

(TOWNSHIP OF SOUTHGATE, ON) – On Sunday, June 8, 2014, at approximately 8:00 a.m., Grey County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a residence on Southgate Road 10 in the Township of Southgate as a result of a residential alarm.

Witnesses observed an unknown male exit the front door of the residence. Police attended and the male was arrested for break and entering. He was found to be in possession of break-in tools.

Joseph Damian YORKE, 45, of the Township of Southgate, was charged with break and enter into a dwelling and possession of break-in instruments.

YORKE was held in custody pending a bail hearing scheduled for Monday, June 9, 2014.

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INGERSOLL HIT BY GRAFFITI VANDALS

(INGERSOLL, ON.) – The Oxford County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) was called to investigate several reports of graffiti sprayed throughout The Town of Ingersoll overnight between June 6 and 7, 2014.

The mischief was discovered shortly after 7:00 a.m. on June 7, 2014 and further damage was discovered as OPP investigated. The main areas targeted included the downtown core and north up to and including Alma Street.

In total, three residences, three churches, two schools, three buildings, three playground/park areas, one fire hydrant, one dumpster, four signs, several roadways/sidewalks, several sheds, and fourteen vehicles were the target of the graffiti. The downtown gazebo wooden floor, along with the playground equipment at Garnett Elliott and Yvonne Holmes Memorial park were also targeted.

The graffiti is believed to all be done using the same or similar white paint.

Damages are estimated to exceed $5,000.

Any person with information regarding the person(s) responsible for this incident should immediately contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or their nearest police authority. 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.

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OPP TRAFFIC STOP RESULTS IN CHARGES FOR DRIVER

(STRATHROY-CARADOC TWP, ON) – On June 7, 2014 at approximately 9:00 a.m. Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop of a vehicle travelling on Highway 402 in the Strathroy-Caradoc Township. When police asked for identification, the driver was unable to produce a valid driver’s licence. Police discovered the driver was disqualified from driving from a previous Criminal Code conviction. Further investigation also revealed the driver was in possession of marijuana.

James SKELHORN, age 41 of Cannington, ON was charged with one count of Drive While Disqualified, contrary to Section 259(4) of the Criminal Code of Canada (CCC) and one count of Possession of a Schedule II Substance – Cannabis Marijuana Under 30 grams, contrary to the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA).

The vehicle was impounded for 45 days

The accused was released by way of a Promise to Appear and is scheduled to appear in a London courtroom August 8, 2014 to speak to the charges.

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FIREARMS STOLEN IN BREAK AND ENTER

(TILLSONBURG, ON.) – Oxford County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) attended a break and enter to a residence located on Fourth Street, in the Town of Tillsonburg. It occurred between June 8 and June 9, 2014, between the hours of 11:30 p.m. and 2:30 a.m. Unknown suspect(s) forcibly entered the second floor apartment of the residence.

Stolen items include:

HP laptop computer

Four Firearms

Norinco 1911 – 45 calibre handgun with two 7 round magazines
Colt 1911 – 22 calibre handgun with 10 round magazine
Smith & Wesson M&P – 223 calibre rifle
Hatsan Escort Marine – 12 gauge shotgun

Ammunition

200 rounds of .223 calibre
45 rounds of .45 calibre

Any person with information regarding the person(s) responsible for this incident should immediately contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or their nearest police authority. 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.

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YOUTH ARRESTED AFTER FLEEING FROM POLICE

(CHIPPEWAS OF THE THAMES FIRST NATION, ON) – A young female has been charged with numerous charges after stealing a vehicle and fleeing from police. On Tuesday June 3, 2014 at approximately 3:21 p.m. Chippewas of the Thames First Nation Police responded to a report of a 16 year old female who stole a passenger van from the Nimkee Healing Lodge located in Chippewas of the Thames First Nation.

The suspect vehicle was observed a short time later by an officer with the Oneida Police Service. The vehicle failed to stop for police and continued into Elgin County along Iona Road. The suspect vehicle evaded a tire deflation device that was deployed and drove into an adjacent field in the area of Fingal Line.

The suspect vehicle was eventually stopped with the assistance of officers from the Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Elgin County OPP and a 16 year old female was arrested.

As a result of the investigation, police have charged the youth with the following offences:

Young Person Theft Over $5000 of a Motor Vehicle, contrary to S. 334(a) of the Criminal Code of Canada (CCC).
Young Person Dangerous Operation of a Motor Vehicle, contrary to S. 249(1)(a) of the CCC.
Young Person Flight while Pursued by Peace Officer, contrary to S. 249.1(1) of the CCC.
Young Person Fail to Comply with Conditions of Undertaking Given by Officer in Charge, contrary to S. 145(5.1) of the CCC.

The youth was remanded into custody and later released by way of a Recognizance.

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OPP INVESTIGATING MISCHIEF

(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Norfolk County Detachment is investigating an act of mischief at an Ordnance Avenue, Turkey Point, Norfolk County, Ontario address.

On Friday, June 6, 2014 at approximately 5:16 p.m., unknown suspects attended the address and proceeded to damage the screen on a large kitchen door leading to the residence.

The damage is estimated at approximately $2,000 dollars.

The OPP want to remind all residents that if they see anything suspicious to please contact the police. If anyone is found committing acts of Mischief, appropriate charges will be laid.

Anyone with information regarding these incidents 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 – 8477 (TIPS) or leave an anonymous online message at www.helpsolvecrime.com where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000.

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DRIVER CHARGED IN HIGHWAY 401 ROLLOVER

(THAMES CENTRE, ON) – A driver has been charged in relation to a single vehicle collision involving a transport truck Sunday morning.

On Sunday June 8, 2014 at approximately 11:00 a.m. Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), OPP West Region Highway Enforcement Team, Thames Centre Fire Department and Middlesex London Emergency Medical Services (EMS) responded to a transport truck rollover in the westbound lanes of Highway 401 by Dorchester Road in the Municipality of Thames Centre.

Police have learned that a westbound transport truck was too close to other vehicles decelerating on the highway. In an attempt to avoid colliding with the traffic ahead, the transport braked, skidded across the westbound lanes and eventually rolled and struck the centre median blocking all westbound lanes and casting debris into eastbound traffic.

The driver was transported to hospital with non-life threatening injuries and has since been released.

Police reduced the eastbound lanes and closed all westbound lanes for approximately four and a half hours as they investigated and to assist with the cleanup.

As a result of the investigation, police have charged driver Oscar FLORES, age 55 of Hamilton, ON with Follow Too Closely under Section 158(1) of the Highway Traffic Act (HTA).

Police are reminding motorists to ensure enough distance is maintained between your vehicle and the one you are following. You must be able to react in time to avoid a collision, bring your vehicle to a safe stop and keep control of your vehicle at all times.

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CRUISER INVOLVED IN COLLISION

(NORTH BAY, ON)-Members of the North Bay Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are investigating a single motor vehicle collision involving an OPP cruiser. The collision happened at approximately 10 a.m., June 9, 2014, on Highway 11, near Ellesmere Rd.

The driver obtained minor injuries.

Technical Traffic Collision Investigator (TTCI)and .Forensic Identification Services Unit (FISU) are at the scene assisting with the investigation.

The highway has one lane opened intermittently and the detour on Highway 64 is still in place.

The investigation ongoing.