EAST ALGOMA MEDIA RELEASES DETACHMENT COMMANDER – INSP. PERCY E. JOLLYMORE (705) 356 – 2244 CALL 1-888-310-1122 FOR POLICE	KEEPING YOU INFORMED KEEPING YOU SAFE
FROM/DE: East Algoma OPP DATE: 02 Sept 2010 OPP COMMITTED TO HAVING A SUSTAINED PRESENCE ON OUR ROADS THIS LABOUR DAY WEEKEND! (East Algoma) – This upcoming Labour Day weekend officers of the East Algoma OPP will be out patrolling our roads and highways. “A moments inattention can result in injury and death” sates Inspector Mark Andrews – Traffic and Marine Commander, North East Region. “Drivers are drifting across the centre line for whatever reason, possibly distraction or fatigue and slamming into oncoming traffic. Drivers seem to let down their guard in sunny weather and are less alert to what’s going on around them.” Speeding, following too closely, improper lane changes, improper passing, disobeying traffic control and failing to yield the right of way are factors significantly in terms of the collisions investigated by the OPP. Officers are urging motorists to consider their driving habits and commit to changing behaviours that put themselves and their family’s lives at risk. Texting and use of cell phones is prohibited while driving. 49% of adults say they have been passengers in a car when the driver was sending or reading text messages on their cell phone. Overall, 44% of adults say they have been passengers of drivers who used the cell phone in a way that put themselves or others in danger. Inspector Percy Jollymore – Detachment Commander of the East Algoma OPP would like to remind motorists using the highways, that controlling your vehicle is your number one priority. It only takes a split second for your vehicle to veer into oncoming traffic or onto the shoulder, a split second that could change your life forever. Our goal is to do our best to ensure that everyone on our roads makes it safely to their destination. Have a Safe Labour Day Weekend. Drive Safe, Slow Down and Drive Sober! - 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: 01September2010 BACK TO SCHOOL! (Elliot Lake, Ont.) It’s that time of the year!!! BACK TO SCHOOL!! The first day back at school for students in the East Algoma Area is September 7, 2010. School bus transportation is a safe way to travel and in Ontario over 80,000 children travel on school buses. Most injuries occur outside the school bus, as students are entering or exiting or crossing the street. Parents should ensure that they children have a safe place to wait for the school bus. Remind them to wait for the bus to come to a complete stop before approaching it. Also remind your children to BE AWARE OF THE STREET TRAFFIC AROUND THEM at all times. Motorist must keep a safe distance away from a stopped school bus with the red overhead lights flashing and stop arm extended. When following a school bus, Ontario law requires you stop 20 meters behind the bus. When meeting a school bus in oncoming traffic, stop far enough away to allow students to cross the road well ahead of the bus bumper. REMEMBER regardless of the posted speed limit, at any time of day, any day of the week, the law applies…. SLOW DOWN in school zone areas. School Crossing Guard will be at their post assistance children to cross the street safely. Motorists are reminded to stop safely before the crossing and not to proceed through the crossing until all children and the crossing guard has left the roadway. “Working together we can ensure a safe return for all students.” States Inspector Jollymore. “If need be leave a couple of minutes earlier to ensure you arrive at your destination on time. Be patient and be safe!” - 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: 31 August 2010 DRINKING COMPLAINT LEADS TO SEVERAL CHARGES (Elliot Lake, Ontario) – The early evening of August 28, 2010 police received a complaint of a male on the side of the highway drinking a beer. The call was received at approximately 7:48 p.m. Police attended the area and located the male standing beside a motorcycle parked across from the airport road. Charged with the following is Edward Louis VOURIOT (54) of Val Caron. Exceed 80 Drive Disqualified Operate a motor vehicle without insurance Drive While Under Suspension Consuming Liquor in other than licensed premises, residence or private place Fail to Apply for Permit on becoming owner Use Plate not authorized for vehicle Use validation not furnished for vehicle VOURIOT remains in custody awaiting a bail hearing. - 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: 31 August 2010 TREES DAMAGED ALONG HIGHWAY 108 (Elliot Lake, Ontario) – On August 28, 2010 the East Algoma OPP received a complaint regarding a mischief. Through investigation, police learned that sometime during the evening of August 27, 2010 and the early morning of August 28, 2010 unknown person(s) broke 67 trees saplings and pulled 4 out of the ground along the walking trail of the Miners Park. Anyone with information regarding the above mischief 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. - 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: 31 August 2010 OWNER OF LOCAL COMPANY CHARGED (Elliot Lake, Ontario) – On June 1, 2010 the Ontario Provincial Police received a complaint of a possible fraud in the Elliot Lake area. The allegedly victim advised police that he had contracted a local company in doing some yard work and the company was not fulfilling their obligations. The victim attempted to contact North Shore Tree and Property with negative results. On a later date police received information regarding another alleged victim. Police investigated and charged the owner. Charged with Fraud under $5,000.00 (X2) is David James KOSKI (31) of Elliot Lake. KOSKI is scheduled to appear in Elliot Lake court on October 5, 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: 31 August 2010 BREAK ENTER AT CAMP ON MCCARTHY LAKE (Elliot Lake, Ontario) – Police are currently investigating a break enter and theft at a camp located on the southeast tip of McCarthy Lake. Police spoke with the victim who advised that he left the camp at approximately 5:30 p.m. on August 22, 2010 and returned on August 27, 2010 at approximately 6:00 p.m. to discover the break and enter. The following items were taken from the camp: (2) 5-gallon jerry can filled with gasoline (1) case of beer (2) sets of poker chips (1) rechargeable air horn (1) small clear plastic tray of fishing tackle (1) Coors Light Banner (1) Molson Banner Approximately value of stolen items $200.00. Anyone with information regarding the above break, enter and 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. - 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: 25 August 2010 SAFE AND SOUND! (Elliot Lake, Ontario) – On August 23, 2010 at approximately 8:50 p.m. police received information of possibly lost fishermen. Through investigation officers were advised that the three male youths had attended Bolger’s Lake on Hwy 546 with the intention of going fishing. At 10:40 p.m. police located the vehicle along Hwy 541 with no occupants. Due to information received that the youths were to be back before dark, the E.R.T. (Emergency Response Team) began their search. A search of the area and bush surrounding the parked vehicle was searched through out the night. Upon daylight the OPP helicopters attended the area and located the youth returning them safely. The OPP would like remind everyone the importance of letting someone know where you are going at all times. The possible location of the lost youths was great help in locating the missing youths. - 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: 25 August 2010 POSSESSION OF STOLEN PROPERTY (Elliot Lake, Ontario) – One local male has been arrested and charged with possession of stolen property. On August 22August 2010 the victim attended the East Algoma Detachment in Elliot Lake to report a theft from his camp. Information was provided regarding the stolen property. Police located and charged the male. Charged is Michael James ARBUCKLE (31) of Elliot Lake. ARBUCKLE is scheduled to appear in Elliot Lake court on October 5, 2010. All stolen property was recovered. - 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: 25 August 2010 BREAK ENTER AT LOCAL MUNICIPAL POOL (Elliot Lake, Ontario) – The OPP is currently investigating a break enter and theft at the Elliot Lake Municipal Pool. Sometime during the evening of August 20, 2010 an unknown person entered the facility and removed one cash register containing a cash float of $150.00. Anyone with information regarding the above break, enter and 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. - 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: Blind River OPP Detachment DATE: August 25, 2010 “SEE UPDATE BELOW” DRIVER IN SERIOUS CONDITION AFTER COLLISION WITH TANKER TRUCK (Blind River, ON.) – On August 24, 2010 at 12:15 p.m. East Algoma OPP officers responded to a serious motor vehicle collision 10 kilometres west of Blind River on Highway 17. A Ford Explorer was eastbound around a slight bend in the road then for unknown reasons crossed into the path of an eastbound tractor trailer carrying fuel. The Explorer collided with the side of the tanker truck before coming to rest on the shoulder of the road. The driver of the tractor trailer was able to stop his unit a short distance away the without losing his load of fuel while the driver of the Explorer needed to be extricated from his vehicle by the Blind River Fire Department. He was transported to the Blind River Hospital by ambulance and in serious condition. The passenger in the Explorer suffered minor injuries, was treated at hospital and released and the driver of the tanker truck was not injured. The weather and road conditions at the time were not a factor in this collision nor were alcohol or speed. Two Technical Traffic Collision Investigators (TTCI) with the OPP are on scene completing the investigation. UPDATE DRIVER SUCCOMBS TO INJURIES The driver of the Ford Explorer that collided with a tanker truck yesterday has died as a result of the injuries he sustained in the collision. While being transported from the Blind River District Hospital to Sudbury General Hospital his conditioned worsened and had to be diverted to the Espanola hospital where he passed away. Deceased is 77 year old Carmine MINUTILLO of Brantford. The passenger who suffered minor injuries was treated and released from hospital. - 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: Blind River OPP Detachment DATE: August 24, 2010 DRIVER AVOIDS TRANSPORT BUT ENDS UP IN DITCH (Blind River, ON.) – On August 24, 2010 on Highway 17 west of Blind River at approximately 12:45 p.m. a Toyota Echo was westbound just exiting a curved section of the road when an eastbound white tractor trailer crossed the center line headed straight for the small car. The driver veered to the right to avoid a collision but when her car hit the soft shoulder she lost control and went down a 15 foot embankment into the ditch. The driver was unable to exit the vehicle. She remained there for almost an hour until she was able to call for help on her cell phone and family were able to locate her who then called the police. When police arrived the driver was already out of her vehicle and was transported to hospital by ambulance where she was treated for minor injuries and released. The suspect tractor trailer did not stop and police have no other description other than the cab was white. - 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: Blind River OPP Detachment DATE: August 24, 2010 DRIVER IN SERIOUS CONDITION AFTER COLLISION WITH TANKER TRUCK (Blind River, ON.) – On August 24, 2010 at 12:15 p.m. East Algoma OPP officers responded to a serious motor vehicle collision 10 kilometres west of Blind River on Highway 17. A Ford Explorer was eastbound around a slight bend in the road then for unknown reasons crossed into the path of an eastbound tractor trailer carrying fuel. The Explorer collided with the side of the tanker truck before coming to rest on the shoulder of the road. The driver of the tractor trailer was able to stop his unit a short distance away the without losing his load of fuel while the driver of the Explorer needed to be extricated from his vehicle by the Blind River Fire Department. He was transported to the Blind River Hospital by ambulance and in serious condition. The passenger in the Explorer suffered minor injuries, was treated at hospital and released and the driver of the tanker truck was not injured. The weather and road conditions at the time were not a factor in this collision nor were alcohol or speed. Two Technical Traffic Collision Investigators (TTCI) with the OPP are on scene completing the investigation. - 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: 24 August 2010 SHOPLIFTING IS A CRIME….. (Elliot Lake, Ontario) – On August 20, 2010 at approximately 11:40 a.m. police attended a business on Hillside Drive South regarding a possible theft. On scene police learned that the subject had allegedly taken items from store and left the store without paying. Charged with Theft Under and Breach of Probation is Chad Gerard BOYER (41) of Elliot Lake. BOYER is scheduled to attend Elliot Lake court on October 5, 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: 24 August 2010 TRAILER PARK RESIDENTS VICTIM OF THEFT (Elliot Lake, Ontario) – The East Algoma OPP is currently investigating several thefts from a trailer park north of Elliot Lake. Sometime during the early morning of August 22, 2010 unknown persons entered the trailer park area and stole several items. Fifteen people were victimized by thefts of fishing rods, fish finders, tackle, school supplies, purses, wallets, a satellite radio, a GPS and a circular saw. Also taken a white Mac Laptop and a Cannon Camera. Items were taken from boats and unlocked parked vehicles. Some property was recovered at the scene. 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: 24 August 2010 DON’T DRINK AND DRIVE…. (Elliot Lake, Ontario) – The East Algoma OPP has charged a local male after a routine traffic stop. August 21, 2010 at approximately 9:40 a.m. police conducted a traffic stop on Paris Drive. Through investigation the driver was charged. Charged with Over 80 is Christopher Michael NEVILLE (19) of Elliot Lake. NEVILLE is scheduled to appear in Elliot Lake court on October 5, 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: 24 August 2010 SEARCH WARRANT NETS CHARGES FOR LOCAL MALE (Elliot Lake, Ontario) – On August 20, 2010 the Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau, the Drug Enforcement Unit of the O.P.P. and members of the East Algoma OPP conducted a search warrant at a residence on Ottawa Avenue in Elliot Lake. Police arrested and charged Leonard Robert ARNOTT (44) of Elliot Lake with Production of Cannabis Marihuana. ARNOTT is scheduled to appear in Elliot Lake court on November 2, 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: 24 August 2010 BREAK ENTER AND THEFT (Elliot Lake, Ontario) – The East Algoma OPP is currently investigating the break, enter and theft at a local service provider. Between 12:00 p.m. on August 18, 2010 and 8:20 a.m. August 19^th, 2010 unknown persons entered the office located on the third floor of the Elliot Lake Civic Centre on Highway 108 in Elliot Lake and removed cash. Nothing else was taken at the time of this report. Anyone with information regarding the above break, enter and 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
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