Tag: OPP

(MATTAWA, ON) – On May 31, 2014 at approximately 12:05 a.m., Mattawa Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were notified by a vehicle onboard communication device that it had been involved in a collision.

A member from the Mattawa OPP located the motor vehicle involved in the collision and upon further investigation charged Preston LAWSON, 29 y.o.,of Saskatchewan, with the following charges:

Care or Control While Impaired (Alcohol), section 253(1)(a) of the Criminal Code of Canada (ccc)

Care or Control Over 80 mgs., section 253(1)(b) ccc

Drive motor vehicle – no licence of the Highway Traffic Act of Ontario.

The accused was held for bail court for June 2, 2014 at North Bay Provincial Court.

(CHATHAM-KENT, ON) On June 1, 2014, just before 2:00 p.m., a Chatham-Kent Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer was patrolling the area off Highway 401 on Victoria Road, when he came upon a young person putting fuel in a vehicle at a service station.

Subsequent OPP traffic investigation revealed that the 15 year old male driver from Niagara Falls, whose name cannot be identified under provisions of the Youth Criminal Justice Act, had taken the vehicle without consent.

He is scheduled to appear in a Chatham court on July 7, 2014, to answer to the following charges:

Take Motor Vehicle Without Owner Consent, under the Criminal Code of Canada

Possession of Property Obtained By Crime Under $5,000, under the Criminal Code of Canada

Drive Motor Vehicle – No Licence, contrary to the Highway Traffic Act

(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Norfolk County Detachment want to acknowledge that the first Friday of June has been declared by area students as “beach day”. Although not supported by Authorities students leave school with and without parental permission to attend the beaches of Long Point, Turkey Point and Port Dover.

Norfolk County OPP wish to remind all students participating in “BEACH DAY” that the Norfolk OPP will be completing enhanced patrols in and around the beach areas throughout Norfolk County.

Officers will be patrolling the beaches for the day and will be focusing their attention on those who fail to make safety a priority. There will be enforcement of all Highway Traffic, Liquor, Trespassing and Criminal Code violations. Officers will be looking for underage drinking, drinking and driving, trespassing, property damage and other actions that put other people or property at risk. There will be zero tolerance.

(Marmora, ON) – On June 1, 2014 just after midnight members of Centre Hastings O.P.P stopped a vehicle on Highway # 7 at KOA Campground Road in the Municipality of Marmora and Lake after it failed to stop for a stop sign. The investigation revealed the driver had been consuming alcohol. As a result 31 year old Dwayne FISHER of Deseronto, ON was arrested and charged with Impaired Driving and Over 80mg contrary to the Criminal Code of Canada. In addition he was charged with Drive under Suspension, Use Plate Not Authorized, Operate Motor Vehicle – No Insurance and Drive Motor Vehicle with Open Container of Liquor. He will appear in Ontario Court of Justice, Belleville on June 26, 2014.

(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Norfolk County Detachment responded to an incident at a Woodstock Avenue, Long Point, Norfolk County, Ontario, address.

On Saturday, May 31, 2014 at approximately 6:14 p.m., the Norfolk County OPP, Norfolk County Fire Services and Norfolk County Paramedics responded to the Long Point Beach after receiving a call from a concerned citizen.

Through investigation, it was determined that four adults and one child all from Brampton, Ontario, entered the water with a blow up raft. No lifesaving equipment was aboard the raft when it entered the water and the concerned member of the public immediately contacted police after noticing the occupants struggling to get back to shore.

Norfolk County Fire Services responded with a Zodiac water rescue boat and were able to assist with bringing the four adults and one child back to shore.

The OPP is warning anyone considering boating to be extremely cautious and understand the dangers of the water and to have all lifesaving equipment required by law at your disposal. “Don’t take unnecessary risks with your life, or those whose job it is to save you!” – Constable Ed Sanchuk, Norfolk County OPP.

The OPP is urging all boating enthusiasts to review your check list BEFORE your leave – Be Prepared! Whether you use a power boat, sail boat, personal watercraft, canoe, kayak or fishing boat, find more information on a variety of boating safety tips by visiting www.SmartBoater.ca.

(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Norfolk County Detachment is investigating a Break and Enter at a Norfolk County Road 19 West, Windham, Norfolk County, Ontario address.

On Friday, May 30, 2014 between 7:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m., unknowns attended the address and gained entry in the residence through an unlocked garage door. Once inside, unknowns removed a large quantity of Canadian currency.

The Norfolk County OPP Detachment is continuing to investigate and is seeking assistance from the public. If anyone has any information regarding this incident, they are being asked to contact the Norfolk County OPP Detachment 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.

(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Norfolk County Detachment is investigating a Break and Enter at a Vittoria Road, Charlotteville, Norfolk County, Ontario address.

On Friday, May 30, 2014 between 8:40 a.m. and 2:20 p.m., unknowns attended the address and gained entry. Once inside, unknowns proceeded to flood the residence after blocking various sinks in the home. Unknowns left various water outlets on in the residence prior to leaving which resulted in substantial water damage.

The Norfolk County OPP Detachment is continuing to investigate and is seeking assistance from the public. If anyone has any information regarding this incident, they are being asked to contact the Norfolk County OPP Detachment 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.

(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Norfolk County Detachment is urging all operators of vehicles to stay alert after police were called to a Charlotteville Road 8, Charlotteville, Norfolk County, Ontario, address.

On Friday, May 30, 2014 at approximately 2:55 a.m., police were contacted by a concerned motorist after locating three cows walking in the middle of the roadway.

Through investigation it was determined that three cows had managed to make their way to the roadway from an area farm A motorist that was travelling on Charlotteville Road 8 at Charlotteville West Quarter Line Road immediately contacted police due to almost hitting the animals.

The animals were subsequently removed from the roadway and returned to their rightful owner.

“Police are reminding all motor vehicle operators to pay attention to their driving abilities and to be aware of your surroundings at all times. Predictable is preventable, make safety your priority” comments Constable Ed Sanchuk, Norfolk County OPP.

(LEAMINGTON, ON) -Two impaired drivers were arrested and charged in Leamington this past weekend.

On Sunday June 1, 2014, at approximately 2:00 a.m., the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) in Leamington stopped a silver Chevrolet travelling southbound on Danforth Avenue. The driver of the vehicle exhibited signs of impairment and was arrested at the scene.

Domingos DOSSANTOS MARANHAO, age 47, of Leamington was charged with Impaired Operation of a Motor Vehicle and Fail or Refuse to Provide Breath Sample. He will appear in a Leamington court on June 19, 2014.

Later that same day, at approximately 3:20 p.m., Leamington officers received a report of a vehicle driving erratically on Highway 3 in Leamington. Officers then spoke to the driver of the vehicle who exhibited signs of impairment.

Danny BRANCO, age 49 of Leamington, was charged with Impaired Operation of a Motor Vehicle and Exceed 80 Milligrams Blood Alcohol Content. He will appear in a Leamington court on June 19, 2014.

(NORTHUMBERLAND, ON) – Both eastbound lanes of Highway 401 are currently closed as a result of a bus fire near Wesleyville Road in the Municipality of Port Hope.

Northumberland Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are on scene with Port Hope Fire Department (PHFD) to extinguish a fully engulfed coach bus fire that occurred just before 12:00 pm noon today near the Wesleyville On Route service centre.

Motorists are being detoured through the Emergency Detour Route (EDR) at Newtonville Road and are asked to follow the EDR to prevent further traffic problems in the area.

About 25 passengers aboard the bus were safely removed and no injuries were reported.

Ministry of Transportation (MTO) crash truck crews are attending to assist OPP.

Investigation is continuing and further updates will be provided once the information becomes available.

(WARWICK TOWNSHIP, ON) On May 30, 2014 just before 4:00 p.m. a Lambton Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer stopped a Dodge vehicle as a result of a traffic infraction at Front Street and Nauvoo Road.

During the subsequent investigation Jeffrey DENNIS 46 years of age from Bosanquet Township, ON was arrested for impaired driving.

The male driver has a Sarnia court appearance date of June 9, 2014 to speak to the charges of Care or Control While Impaired, and Driving Over the Legal Limit.

(LAMBTON SHORES, ON) Two separate phone calls to Lambton Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) resulted in a driver’s arrest for impaired driving on May 30, 2014 around 4:30 p.m.

A call about a Jeep vehicle, turning donuts by spinning its wheels on the front lawn of a church helped the Lambton OPP locate this vehicle.

The resulting investigation ended with the arrest of Silas BORNWITHATOOTH, 19 years of age from Kettle Point, ON. The male driver has a Sarnia court date of June 16, 2014 to answer to the charges of Impaired Driving and Driving Over the Legal Limit.

(LAMBTON SHORES, ON) On May 30, 2014 just before 8:00 p.m. a Lambton Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer stopped a Pontiac vehicle on Northville Road to initiate a traffic investigation.

During the course of the investigation, Lambton OPP arrested the male driver for impaired driving. Douglas CAMPBELL, 36 years of age from Bosanquet Township, has a Sarnia court date of June 16, 2014 to answer to the charge of Impaired Driving and Driving Over the Legal Limit.

(PLYMPTON-WYOMING, ON) On May 31, 2014 around 4:30 p.m. Lambton Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) noticed a female acting strangely at a local gas station.

Lambton OPP spoke with the female and during the course of their investigation Lambton OPP arrested Tenaya BREWSTER 46 years of age from London.

The London woman was held for a Sarnia bail court to answer to the charges of:

Possession of Stolen Property x2

Fail to Comply with her Probation Order

Possession of a narcotic, Hydromorph

The woman remains in custody awaiting another court appearance.

(KENORA, ON) On May 30, 2014 just before 2:30 am, members of the Kenora Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) observed a single motor vehicle collision on Highway 17 East, 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, Forrest BOOMHOWER, age 19 of Kenora has been charged with Care or Control Over 80 mgs of alcohol in 100ml of blood contrary to the Criminal Code of Canada.

He is to appear in Kenora court on June 5, 2014 to answer to the charge.