Tag: OPP

(MUNICIPALITY OF MEAFORD, ON) – Grey County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) continue to investigate a mischief incident in the hopes of identifying the person or persons responsible for vandalizing several memorial plaques in Beautiful Joe Park during the Victoria Day long weekend, May 16th – May 19th, 2014.

On Monday, May 19, 2014, Grey County OPP was notified after a park caretaker discovered the damage in the park, located on Edwin St., W., Meaford, in the Municipality of Meaford.

A total of 31; 5” x 10” engraved metal plaques were defaced by the vandal(s) by placing an X through each of the plaques using a sharp object. Each plaque is dedicated in memory of an individual’s deceased pet.

The damage is estimated at $4850.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122.

Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a Web Tip to www.crimestop-gb.org. You may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

(QUINTE WEST, ON) – On Saturday May 24th, 2014 at approximately 1:30am a Quinte West OPP officer on general patrol observed a vehicle traveling at a extremly high rate of speed on Division St in the City of Quinte West the officer caught up to the vehicle and clocked it on radar at speeds well in excess of 50km/h over the posted limit. The vehicle was stopped and further investigation revealed that the female driver was under the influence of alcohol. The female driver was arrested after failing a roadside screening test and taken to detachment where she provided a breath sample that was over two times the legal limit of 80 milligrams of alcohol per 100 millilitres of blood.

Candace SOPHA, 24 years old, of Murray Ward was charged with over 80 milligrams of alcohol per 100 millilitres of blood and Stunt Driving. She was given a first appearance date in June 2014.

(CITY OF KAWARTHA LAKES, ON.) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is currently investigating the theft of a motor vehicle.

On May 24, 2014 an OPP officer attended a residence on Royal Oak Road in the former Mariposa Township in response to the theft of a motor vehicle. Stolen from the residence was a 2009 Volkswagon Jetta TDI, silver in colour with Ontario licence number AJ087.

Anyone having information on this crime or any others is asked to contact the City of Kawartha Lakes OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Information can also be reported anonymously by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or by going to www.khcs.ca and submitting an anonymous tip online.

(HARCOURT, ON) On May 25, 2014 at about 9:30pm Haliburton Highland Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) was made aware that a male had gone missing from his residence near the Harcourt area since about 12:30pm.

Terry COPE 59 years-old is described as male, white 5’6”, 160lbs, medium build, dark brown long hair, grey beard, grey mustache, green eyes. He has a tattoo of a panther on his left arm. He was last seen wearing blue jeans, black t-shirt, hunter orange ball cap, a grey zip up hoodie and tan work boots. He did have his wallet with his driver’s licence, but does not have any access to vehicles. Terry is suffering from past medical conditions that resulted in him having some memory loss.

Terry COPE does not have any other family in the area, and maybe trying to get to the Hamilton or Kingston where his relatives live.

The family is concerned for Terry’s well-being. If anyone has any information or may have seen Mr. COPE walking in the Harcourt or Wilberforce area is asked to contact Haliburton Highlands OPP.

(Kapuskasing, ON) – On Saturday May 24, 2014 just after 7pm, officers from the Kapuskasing Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police responded to a single motor vehicle collision involving a 2002 Polaris ATV. The collision occurred on Pearce Road, approximately 40 km North West of Hwy 11 in Pearce Twp., near Zadi Lake.

The 55 year old male driver Gerald LATOUR from Smooth Rock Falls was discovered by a passing motorist. Mr. LATOUR had ventured on his own to check his minnow traps, not far from where he had been camping with family.

LATOUR was pronounced dead at the scene and a post mortem examination has been scheduled.

An OPP Technical Traffic Collision Investigator (TTCI) is assisting with the investigation.

Later on the same morning of May 24, officers responded to a report of a disturbance at a Sioux Lookout residence. Police learned that a male subject assaulted his female partner. As a result, a 26 year old Sioux Lookout man was charged with assault. The accused was held in custody for bail court.

A little later on that same morning, officers responded to a report of a break in at a Queen Street home. The investigation revealed a female subject had broken a window to gain entry into her ex-boyfriends home. The female was arrested for mischief to property, but then proceeded to resist arrest. A 19 year old Sioux Lookout resident was charged with both offences, and held in custody for bail court.

During the evening of Saturday May 24, officers responded to a complaint of someone breaking windows at a Robert Street residence. Police investigated the complaint and learned that the male accused had broken his ex-girlfriends window, then assaulted her. The 27 year old Sioux Lookout resident was located the following day and charged with mischief to property, assault, and breach of probation. The accused was held in custody for bail court.

In the early morning hours of May 25, 2014, officers responded to an assault complaint at a Princess Street residence. The subsequent investigation revealed that a 21 year old Sioux Lookout resident had assaulted his girlfriend inside the home. The accused was charged accordingly, and held in custody for bail court.

(FORT FRANCES, ON) – On May 23, 2014, shortly after 8:30 am, officers of the Rainy River District Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were alerted to a distress call through a GPS Satellite Locator Rescue Coordinator Centre. Officers verified through the GPS coordinates that the owner of the locator, a Minnesota male, was calling for emergency assistance from his remote/lake only access cabin located in the north west arm of Rainy Lake, ON.

Officers attended the remote area by police vessel and located the male. The male had injured his leg and was unable to return to his vehicle without assistance. He did not have a cell phone or other neighbours in the area to assist him. Police provided the assistance and the male was able to return home. His injury did not require urgent emergency medical attention from police or ambulance personnel.

GPS Satellite Locator Systems are becoming a popular tool for remote travel. We would like to remind the public that if they are considering the option of GPS Satellite locator system

(DRYDEN, ON) – On May 25, 2014 shortly before 7:00 am, officers of the Dryden Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a serious motor vehicle collision involving two vehicles on Highway 17 near Eagle River, west of Dryden, ON.

The collision occurred when a westbound Ford automobile collided with an eastbound tractor trailer flat deck unit. Both the male driver and male passenger of the Ford automobile died as a result of the collision. Names are not being released at this time pending notification of next of kin. A post mortem has been scheduled to take place at the Lake of the Woods District hospital on Monday May 26, 2014. The driver and passenger of the tractor trailer unit were not injured.

Agencies on scene assisting the local detachment members included Dryden ambulance and fire emergency personnel, OPP North West Region Highway Safety Division (HSD), Ministry of Transportation (MTO), Transfield Services (Ontario) Ltd., and the Ministry of the Environment (MOE).

The highway was closed to allow the OPP Technical Traffic Investigators from Thunder Bay and Kenora to conduct their investigation into the cause of the collision. The highway opened to one lane after noon today and then completely reopened just after 6:00pm.

The collision remains under investigation. There are no charges laid. Further information will be released as it becomes available.

(WAPEKEKA, ON) On May 20th, 2014 Wapekeka Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received information regarding possible drug possession.

As a result of the investigation a warrant was executed and Fred Jack WINTER (49 years) of Wapekeka was arrested and found in possession of a quantity of Marihuana with a street value of over $4,000. Fred Jack WINTER was charged with one count of Possession of a Schedule II Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking and two counts of Breach of Firearm Regulation. He was released by way of Promise to Appear and Undertaking and is scheduled to appear in court on August 28th, 2014 in Wapekeka.

(Mulmur, ON.) – At 2:34 p.m. May 24,2014 Dufferin OPP were dispatched to single motor vehicle crash involving a motorcycle on 20th Side road of Mulmur between Airport Rd. And 5th Line in Town of Mulmur.

Preliminary Investigation reveals the Motorcycle and lone driver left roadway and travelled into ditch. The driver was taken by Land ambulance to Stevenson Memorial with serious injuries and flown by Air ambulance to a Toronto area Hospital.

OPP Technical collision investigators are on scene. Police have closed 20th Sideroad between Airport Rd and 5th Line in Mulmur township and it will remain closed for several hours.

(CALEDON, ON) – Caledon OPP are investigating a death in wooded area near Bolton, Ontario. Foul play is not suspected. Caledon OPP Crime Unit is investigating.

This is an ongoing investigation and no further details will be released at this time. As new details become available there may be further media releases

(Tiny Township)- Members of the Southern Georgian Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are asking for assistance in locating a Tiny Township man who was reported missing from a north Tiny Township group home where he resides at 10:30pm May 23, 2014.

The missing man is Ronald Leigh WARD age 64 years and is described as being of medium build, 68kg,168cm tall with gray hair and blue eyes. He was last seen wearing blue jeans and a black shirt. (See attached photo)

It is believed he may be in the Midland/Penetanguishene area and there is a concern for his wellbeing. Anyone having seen him or knows of his whereabouts is asked to contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122, thank you.

(STRATHROY- CARADOC, ON) The Strathroy-Caradoc Police Service has now charged two persons in connection to the sudden death of a young child that occurred on Wednesday, May 21, 2014, on Penny Lane in the Municipality of Strathroy-Caradoc.

On Friday May 24th, 2014 as a result of the investigation Police arrested 28 year old Amanda DUMONT and 24 year old Scott BAKKER at a Pannell Lane, Town of Strathroy, ON address.

Both accused have been charged with Criminal Negligence Causing Death and Failing to Provide the Necessaries of Life. They are currently in custody to await a bail hearing on Monday May 26th, 2014 at the Ontario Court of Justice in London, ON.

The victim is identified as 20 month old Ryker DAPONTE-MICHAUD of Strathroy, ON.

Strathroy-Caradoc Police and the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are continuing this investigation under the direction of Acting Detective Inspector Heidi Stewart of the Criminal Investigation Branch.

Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Staff Sgt. Gilles Philion of the Strathroy-Caradoc Police Service.

(MUNICIPALITY OF WHITESTONE, ON) – On May 24, 2014 shortly before 8 a.m., officers from the West Parry Sound Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a plane crash on Taylor Lake in the Municipality of Whitestone.

A 185 Cessna airplane attempted to land on Taylor Lake and flipped over. The male pilot is trapped underwater and believed to be the lone occupant at this time. Officers with the Underwater Search and Recovery Unit (USRU), West Parry Sound Detachment and Marine Unit along with members of the Whitestone Fire Department and Paramedics are currently on-scene.

Joint Rescue Coordinator Centre (JRCC) and Transport Canada Safety Board have all been notified and will be attending to assist in the investigation.

Investigation is ongoing.

(MOOSONEE, ON) – On May 22, 2014 at 1:10 pm members of the Moosonee Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of an abandoned vehicle at the cemetery located on Quarry Road. Officers attended the cemetery and located a large Ford Econoline van that had become stuck in soft soil and had knocked over a headstone.

Through investigation officers located the male responsible near his place of employment and discovered that he was working at the time of the incident. The male was arrested for mischief and officers demanded he provide samples of his breath into an approved screening device. The male was subsequently arrested for operating a motor vehicle with excess of 80 milligrams of alcohol in 100 millilitres of blood.

The accused was transported to the Moosonee OPP Detachment where he provided further breath samples.

As a result of the investigation, Brian WESLEY (31) of Moosonee, Ontario, is charged with the following offences.

– Driving while ability impaired

– Driving with more than 80 milligrams of alcohol in 100 millilitres of blood

– Mischief under $5000

The accused was released on a Promise to Appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Moosonee, Ontario on 8 July, 2014. He was also issued an Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension for a period of 90 days.