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BANCROFT O.P.P. MEDIA RELEASES DETACHMENT COMMANDER: S/SGT BARRY FREEBURN (613) 332 - 2112 FAX (613) 332 - 5618 CALL 1-888-310-1122 FOR POLICE |
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FROM/DE: Highway
Safety Division DATE: OPP STEPPING UP
ENFORCEMENT for UPCOMING LABOUR DAY Weekend ( To this effect, OPP officers will be out in full force patrolling
“We are asking everyone to join our efforts by
acting responsibly while out enjoying the roads and waterways this upcoming
holiday long-weekend” said OPP Commissioner Chris Lewis. “The OPP will continue to demonstrate
our commitment to safe communities by being out in full force and targeting
those who put others safety at risk”. Numerous lives have been lost on our roadways and waterways
this summer. So far this year, 205 people
have died in traffic related fatalities in Marine fatalities are down in 2010 to 17 to date as
compared to “The increase in the number of fatalities from last
year causes the OPP great concern” said Deputy Commissioner Larry
Beechey, Provincial Commander responsible for OPP Traffic Safety Programs. “This is not acceptable and our stepped
up patrols across the province will be addressing this issue by targeting the
aggressive driving and boating behaviours that put the lives and safety of
innocent people at risk.” The OPP is calling on all motorists and boaters to keep
safety as a priority this long weekend.
Slow down and be respectful of others. Leave some extra time to get to your
destination and keep extra space between you and other vehicles or vessels. Let’s work together to make this
final weekend of summer a safe one. - 30 - Contacts by OPP Region: Highway Safety Division: Sergeant
Dave Woodford Phone: (416) 553-5471 Central Region: Sergeant Paulo DiFonte Phone: (705) 329-7415 East Region: Sergeant
Kristine Rae Phone: (613)
284-4557 Northeast Region: Inspector
Mark Andrews Phone: (705) 471-0704 Northwest Region: Sergeant
Shelley Garr Phone: (807)
473-2734 West Region: Sgt
Dave Rektor Phone:
(519) 652-4156 FROM/DE: Eastern Region Headquarters DATE:
For
Immediate Release School Buses
are Returning ( OPP officers will be out ensuring that motorists are
reminded of the rules of the road in regards to school buses, and
pedestrians. Section 175(11) of
the Highway Traffic Act states, “Every driver or street car
operator, when meeting on a highway, other than a highway with a median
strip, a stopped school bus that has its overhead red signal-lights flashing,
shall stop before reaching the bus and shall not proceed until the bus moves
or the overhead red signal-lights have stopped flashing.” R.S.O. 1990. The fine for failing to stop for a school bus with lights
flashing is $400.00
accompanied by a victim fine surcharge. Many of our children walk to school and motorists should
beware of the increased pedestrian traffic around our local schools, as
children make their way for their first exciting day. Reduced speeds in some school zones will
again be in affect, so beware, we’ll be watching. Please also be aware that when you are
charged with certain offences, including speeding, the fines are increased
and in some cases doubled, in Community Safety Zones. A community safety zone is any areas with
signs near schools, daycares or any other designated area. Let’s make
it a safe school year! - 30 - Contact: Janice Sawbridge Phone: 613-433-6365 FROM/DE: Bancroft
Detachment DATE: BREAK AND ENTER TO On Anyone with information about this break, enter and theft
is encouraged to contact the Bancroft OPP at 613-332-2112 or CRIMESTOPPERS at
1-800-222-TIPS. MALE CHARGED WITH OVER 80 AT R.I.D.E CHECK On Friday the 27th of August 2010, Officers
from the OPP East Region Highway Safety Division were conducting a R.I.D.E
(Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere) check at the intersection of Lower
Faraday Road and Rose Island Road in Wollaston Township. A Ford van operated by a male was stopped
and he failed a roadside screening test.
The driver was arrested and transported to the Bancroft OPP detachment
for an intoxilyzer test. 35 year old Eric Davison of MALE CHARGED WITH SEVEAL OFFENCES AT VEHICLE STOP On 27 year old Travis Budd of the Municipality of Hastings
Highlands, Ontario has been charged with impaired operation of a motor
vehicle, operate a motor vehicle with over 80 milligrams of alcohol in his blood
and drive disqualified, contrary to the Criminal Code of Canada. Mr. Budd was released from custody and is
scheduled to appear in Bancroft court on the 28th of September
2010. View our releases on www.crimealerts.net - 30 - Contact: Susanne Cox Community Service Officer Bancroft OPP Phone: 613-332-2112 FROM/DE: Bancroft
Detachment DATE: On View our releases on www.crimealerts.net - 30 - Contact: Susanne Cox Community Service Officer Bancroft OPP Phone: 613-332-2112
PROJECT “LONGARM” IS A JOINT-FORCES DRUG
ENFORCEMENT TEAM COMPRISED OF OFFICERS FROM THE CDSA SEARCH WARRANT EXECUTED IN BANCROFT On August 25th 2010 Drug Enforcement
Officers from Project Longarm, Bancroft OPP, with the assistance of OPP
E.R.T. and T.R.U., executed a Controlled Drugs and Substances Act search
warrant at a residence on Hartsmere Rd. East of Bancroft. An outdoor
marihuana grow operation was discovered. Over 600 marihuana plants were
located and seized. Officers also encountered two shotguns one of which was
loaded in the residence. The firearms and a crossbow were seized pending the
investigation A 40 year old male from |
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