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FROM/DE: East Algoma OPP DATE: 10 Mar 2010 LOCAL MALE CHARGED WITH ASSAULT (Elliot Lake, Ontario) – The East Algoma OPP has charged a local male after receiving information regarding a possible assault. The victim reports that on March 8, 2010 he attended the subject’s residence and while at the residence was allegedly assaulted. Charged with Assault Cause Bodily Harm is Joseph Ronald NEWTON (50) of Elliot Lake. NEWTON is scheduled to appear in Elliot Lake court on May 4, 2010. - 30 - Contact: Detachment Commander: Christine Ouimet Percy Jollymore Community Services Officer Inspector Media Relations Officer East Algoma OPP – Elliot Lake Phone: 705-848-6975 Ext 6255 FROM/DE: East Algoma OPP DATE: 09 March 2010 THEFT OF LAPTOP (Elliot Lake, Ontario) – On Monday, March 8, 2010 at approximately 10:10 a.m. police were called to attend the Adult Education Centre on Roman Avenue in Elliot Lake regarding a possible theft. On scene police learned that the victim had attended class with his laptop at 9:30 a.m. and at 10:00 left the classroom for a break. Upon his return a few minutes later noted his laptop was missing. The Dell Notebook Laptop Computer has a light blue top and a silver bottom. Anyone with information regarding the above theft is asked to call the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477. Any information that leads to the arrests or identity of persons responsible can lead to a cash reward. You can remain anonymous and crime stoppers do not subscribe to call display. Investigation continuing. - 30 - Contact: Detachment Commander: Christine Ouimet Percy Jollymore Community Services Officer Inspector Media Relations Officer East Algoma OPP – Elliot Lake Phone: 705-848-6975 Ext 6255 FROM/DE: East Algoma OPP DATE: 09 March 2010 Don’t Drink and Drive…. (Elliot Lake, Ontario) – March 6^th, 2010 while conducting a R.I.D.E. at approximately 4:00 p.m. officers of the East Algoma OPP stopped a vehicle on Highway 108 north of Timber Road. Officer spoke with the driver and through investigation the subject was charged. Charged with the following is Martin Romeo St GEORGE (35) of Elliot Lake. Exceed 80 and Driving While Under Suspension St GEORGE is scheduled to appear in Elliot Lake court on May 4^th, 2010. - 30 - Contact: Detachment Commander: Christine Ouimet Percy Jollymore Community Services Officer Inspector Media Relations Officer East Algoma OPP – Elliot Lake Phone: 705-848-6975 Ext 6255 FROM/DE: East Algoma OPP DATE: 09 March 2010 ATTEMPT BREAK AND ENTER (Elliot Lake, Ontario) – Police are currently investigating a possible Break and Enter. Between 4:00 p.m. March 5, 2010 and 9:00 a.m. March 6, 2010 unknown person(s) broke the glass out of the south door of St. Vincent De Paul situated a 1 Horne Walk in Elliot Lake. It does not appear that the subject(s) entered the building. Estimated damage to the door is approximately $300.00. Nothing was reported missing at the time of this report. Anyone with information regarding the above attempt Break and Enter is asked to call the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477. Any information that leads to the arrests or identity of persons responsible can lead to a cash reward. You can remain anonymous and crime stoppers do not subscribe to call display. Investigation continuing. - 30 - Contact: Detachment Commander: Christine Ouimet Percy Jollymore Community Services Officer Inspector Media Relations Officer East Algoma OPP – Elliot Lake Phone: 705-848-6975 Ext 6255 FROM/DE: East Algoma OPP DATE: 08 March 2010 Emergency or “Grandparent Scam” (Elliot Lake, Ontario) – Though the “Emergency Scam” (or sometimes referred to as the “Grandparent Scam”) has been around for years, the RCMP led Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (PhoneBusters) warns the public to be on alert after noting a marked increase in the number of complaints in the last few months. Traditionally operating as a telemarketing scam throughout North America, fraudsters contact potential victims while posing as a family member or friend in urgent need of cash. Often the scenario involves an accident or arrest while traveling abroad, with a request that cash be sent through a money transfer company, such as Western Union or Money Gram.  There are commonly two methods used in an attempt to fulfill this scam. 1) In the typical scenario, a grandparent receives a phone call from con artist claiming to be one of his or hers grandchildren.  The caller goes on to say that they are in some kind of trouble, usually a car accident, returning from a foreign country, or even bail money and need money immediately. A typical call can go something like this: Con-artist: Hi, Grandma/Grandpa Victim: Hi. Con artist: Do you know who this is? Victim: John? Con artist: Yeah. Victims don't verify the story until after the money has been sent as the caller specifically asks that they do not want other relatives to know what has happened by asking, “Can you please help me?  I'm in jail (or in the hospital / or in some type of financial need). But don't tell Dad.  He would kill me if he found out, please sent the money ASAP. I'm scared" Wanting to help their grandchild, the victim sends money by a money transfer company such as Money Gram or Western Union. Variations on the scam exist such as an old neighbor, a friend of the family etc. but predominantly the emergency scam is directed toward the Grandparents. 2) In a recent variation of this scam, compromised contact lists from hijacked email accounts are used to send the potential victim an “urgent” email request for money from a friend or relative with whom they have a correspondence. Common themes continue to be hospitalization or imprisonment while away from home.  The friend is unaware that their account has been used to send out these requests to everyone on their contact list. In 2008 there were 130 failed attempts reported to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre and 69 successful pleas – amounting to $157,452.16. By the end of October 2009, there were reported 278 failed attempts and 88 successful pleas – amounting to $317,732.63. For information on these and other scams go to Phonebusters website at: www.phonebusters.com It is impossible to relay all the different types of methods that scammers use but again if it sounds too good to be true it usually is. The East Algoma OPP and The Seniors Issues Office would like to remind you not to give out personal information. If in doubt contact authorities including banks, police or the Seniors Issues Office when you receive these types of contact so you don’t become the next victim. These types of scams can also be reported to PhoneBusters in North Bay at 1-888-495-8501 Remember not all Telemarketers or mailings you receive are scams but if you think that something doesn’t sound right or look right and you are suspicious don’t participate! Don’t think that it can’t happen to you. IT CAN! But only if you let it…! John Gagnon Seniors Issues Officer East Algoma OPP, Elliot Lake Detachment - 30 - Contact: Detachment Commander: Christine Ouimet Percy Jollymore Community Services Officer Inspector Media Relations Officer East Algoma OPP – Elliot Lake Phone: 705-848-6975 Ext 6255 FROM/DE: East Algoma OPP DATE: 04 March 2010 ** UPDATE** (Elliot Lake, Ontario) On March 4^th, 2010 police through investigation located the missing youth Monica MAJKA. MISSING PERSON (Elliot Lake, Ontario) –The East Algoma OPP in Elliot Lake is currently investigating a report of a missing person from Elliot Lake. Monica MAJKA (14) of Elliot Lake is missing from her home and was last seen on March 3, 2010. Monica is slender, has brown hair and wears glasses. She was last seen wearing a grey coat, red sweater, blue jeans and carrying a multi-coloured purse. Anyone with information regarding the above the above missing person is asked to call the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477. You can remain anonymous and crime stoppers do not subscribe to call display. Police and family are concerned for the well being of Monica Majka. - 30 - Contact: Detachment Commander: Christine Ouimet Percy Jollymore Community Services Officer Inspector Media Relations Officer East Algoma OPP – Elliot Lake Phone: 705-848-6975 Ext 6255 FROM/DE: East Algoma Thessalon DATE: March 4, 2010 BREAK AND ENTER TO RESIDENCE IN BRUCE MINES (Bruce Mines, ON.) – On Wednesday March 3, 2010 at approximately 11:00 a.m. the East Algoma – Thessalon OPP were contacted regarding a break and enter to a residence located on Taylor Street, Bruce Mines, Ontario. The break and enter occurred sometime between February 22 – March 3, 2010. Suspects entered the residence causing extensive damage throughout the home. The damage amount and items stolen is still being tabulated. If you have any information regarding this crime, contact the East Algoma OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers at 1-705-942-7867, toll free at 1-800-222-TIPS or on their website at www.saultcrimestoppers.com - 30 - Contact: Constable Marilyn Cameron Detachment Commander Community Services/Media Relations Inspector Percy Jollymore Phone: 1-888-310-1122 ext 504-7255 FROM/DE: Blind River OPP Detachment DATE: March 3, 2010 POLICE LOOKING FOR HELP IN IDENTIFYING SUSPECT (Blind River, ON.) – Police are seeking assistance from the public in identifying the person responsible for an attempted robbery that occurred in Blind River. On February 16, 2010 at approximately 9:30 p.m. a female was walking home with her dog on Huron Ave in Blind River when she was approached from behind by an unknown person. The female was knocked to the ground and the bag she was carrying was ripped open. The canine unit from the OPP attended but was unsuccessful in locating the suspect. If you have any information, please call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). With Crime Stoppers all they want is your information and NOT you name. You will not have to testify in court and could be paid for your information. - 30 – Contact: Constable Wayne Berthelot Inspector Percy Jollymore Community Services Officer Detachment Commander East Algoma OPP–Blind River Det. Phone: 1-888-310-1122 Ext. 504-7155 FROM/DE: East Algoma OPP DATE: 04 March 2010 MISSING PERSON (Elliot Lake, Ontario) –The East Algoma OPP in Elliot Lake is currently investigating a report of a missing person from Elliot Lake. Monica MAJKA (14) of Elliot Lake is missing from her home and was last seen on March 3, 2010. Monica is slender, has brown hair and wears glasses. She was last seen wearing a grey coat, red sweater, blue jeans and carrying a multi-coloured purse. Anyone with information regarding the above the above missing person is asked to call the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477. You can remain anonymous and crime stoppers do not subscribe to call display. Police and family are concerned for the well being of Monica Majka. - 30 - Contact: Detachment Commander: Christine Ouimet Percy Jollymore Community Services Officer Inspector Media Relations Officer East Algoma OPP – Elliot Lake Phone: 705-848-6975 Ext 6255 FROM/DE: East Algoma OPP DATE: 02 March 2010 MARCH IS FRAUD PREVENTION MONTH! (Elliot Lake, Ontario) – It always seems that at this time of year the Elliot Lake Seniors Issue Office located at the East Algoma OPP Detachment in Elliot Lake receives an increase in calls about different types of scams being introduced to the public. Here are some scams that citizens should look out for when answering the phone or opening your mail. “Congratulations you have won a trip all you have to do is press #9 on your phone…” Inevitably the person you talk to will try to sell you some sort of product or try to get some type of personal information from you. JUST HANG UP! And/Or “Hello I am from such and such bank and we are confirming your personal information can you provide me with some personal information…” If you are not convinced that this is a legitimate call, tell the person you will contact your local bank branch to make sure the information is needed. Also be careful when receiving emails requesting you click on a link that will bring you to a website so they can confirm your personal information. This is known as “phishing”. The website you click on is not the official bank or credit card site but a very good replica. Your bank will not attempt to update your information in this matter. For information on these and other scams visit the Phonebusters website at www.phonebusters.com. The OPP would like to remind all citizens to not give out personal information, especially when you were not the one initiating the contact. If in doubt contact authorities including banks, police or the Seniors Issues Office. Not all telemarketers or mailings you receive are scams but if you think that something doesn’t sound right or look right, don’t participate! John Gagnon, Seniors Issue Officer East Algoma OPP (705) 848-6975 ext. 6256 - 30 - Contact: Detachment Commander: Christine Ouimet Percy Jollymore Community Services Officer Inspector Media Relations Officer East Algoma OPP – Elliot Lake Phone: 705-848-6975 Ext 6255
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