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FROM/DE:    CALEDON                                                                DATE:  JUL 2, 2009

 

 

 

DRIVER ARRESTED AFTER ATTEMPTING TO EVADE RIDE SPOTCHECK

 

(Caledon, ON.) – On Tuesday June 30, 2009 at 1:30am officers from Caledon OPP conducted a RIDE spot-check at the intersection of King Street and Regional Road 50 in Bolton. 

 

A blue Cadillac that was travelling northbound on Regional Road 50 turned prior to reaching the spot-check location, in an apparent attempt to avoid the officers conducting RIDE.  The vehicle in question was located travelling eastbound on King Street and was subsequently stopped on Humber Lea Road for a sobriety check of the driver.

 

After an investigation was conducted, forty year old Randy GATT of Caledon was charged with Drive Motor Vehicle Over 80 milligrams of alcohol contrary to section 253(1)(b) Criminal Code of Canada.

 

GATT will be making his first appearance in Orangeville Criminal Court on August 13, 2009 and his drivers licence has been automatically suspended for a period of 90 days under the Ministry of Transportations Administrative Drivers Licence Suspension (ADLS) program.    

 

 

ALCOHOL

 

On Wednesday July 1, 2009 at 2:00am officers from Caledon OPP conducted a RIDE spot-check at the intersection of Heart Lake Road and Mayfield Road.  Approximately 400 motorists were checked by the officers and nine roadside tests were conducted in order to ensure the sobriety of the drivers. 

 

One driver, thirty-one year old Matthew DUNN of Caledon was charged with Impaired Operation of a Motor Vehicle contrary to section 253(1)(a) Criminal Code of Canada, Drive Motor Vehicle Over 80 milligrams of alcohol contrary to section 253(1)(b) Criminal Code of Canada and Drive While Licence Suspended contrary to section 53 Highway Traffic Act.

 

DUNN will be making his first appearance in Orangeville Criminal Court on August 6, 2009 and his drivers licence has been automatically suspended for a period of 90 days under the Ministry of Transportations Administrative Drivers Licence Suspension (ADLS) program.

 

On Wednesday July 1, 2009 at 5:00pm an officer on general patrol observed a black Hyundai that was stopped in the area of St. Andrews Road and Charleston Sideroad. 

 

 

 

The officer stopped and had a conversation with the female driver.  After an investigation was conducted, fifty-four year old Pamela MUNOZ of Caledon was charged with Impaired Operation of a Motor Vehicle contrary to section 253(1)(a) Criminal Code of Canada and Fail to Provide Breath Sample contrary to section 254(5) Criminal Code of Canada. 

 

MUNOZ was held in custody and will be making her first appearance in Orangeville Criminal Court on Thursday July 2, 2009.  Her drivers licence has been automatically suspended for a period of 90 days under the Ministry of Transportations Administrative Drivers Licence Suspension (ADLS) program. 

Remember, it is never right to drink and drive.  Even one drink can impair your ability to react to situations while behind the wheel of a motor vehicle.  You are putting your life and the lives of every other driver on the road at risk by drinking and driving.   

Caledon OPP will continue to conduct RIDE programs throughout the year at different times of the day and in various locations.  If you think you’ve had too much to drink, don’t risk it, call a friend, family member or a taxi. 

The message is clear, if you Drink don’t Drive.

 

THEFT

A vehicle on Damascus Drive was entered and a briefcase with personal documents was stolen.  The theft occurred during the evening of Sunday June 28, 2009 to the morning of Monday June 29, 2009.  The victim is requesting the return of the briefcase and its contents with no questions asked.   

A complainant on Orsi Road contacted Caledon OPP on Wednesday July 1, 2009 at 5:30am after discovering that both of his vehicles had been entered sometime overnight.   A wallet was taken out of one of the vehicles after the thieves smashed the window and a GPS unit was stolen out of the second vehicle that was left unlocked.

 

An unlocked vehicle was entered on Westchester Blvd between midnight and 5:00am on Thursday July 2, 2009.  A quantity of change was stolen. 

 

 

MISCHIEF

 

A grey Dodge Caravan was damaged by unknown vandals on St. Michaels Crescent sometime between 7:00pm and 8:00pm on Monday June 29, 2009.  A rock was thrown through the driver’s side rear window. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Police are asking anyone with information to contact Caledon OPP at 1-888-310-1122 / 905-584-2241 or call Crime Stoppers at 1-800- 222-TIPS (8477). You can submit your information online at www.sdm-crimestoppers.com if you have any information on any crime. Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display and you will remain anonymous.  Being anonymous, you will not testify in court and your information may lead to a cash reward of up to $2,000.00.

 

 

 

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Contact:        Provincial Constable Jonathan Beckett

CSO/Media Officer

            Caledon OPP--Bolton Community Policing

Phone:          905 857 3304

 

 

FROM/DE:    CALEDON                                                                DATE:  JUN 29, 2009

 

 

 

ARRESTS MADE IN BELFOUNTAIN

 

(Caledon, ON.) – On Sunday June 28, 2009 at 10:00pm officers from Caledon OPP conducted a RIDE spot-check at the intersection of Bush Street and Old Main Street in the village of Belfountain. 

 

A sobriety check of two occupants of a red Honda Civic was conducted by the officers.

 

After an investigation was conducted, twenty-one year old Timothy HARRON and twenty-one year old Aron ORLOWSKI, both of Mississauga were each charged with Possession of Substance included in Schedule II contrary to section 4(1) Controlled Drugs and Substances Act. 

 

HARRON and ORLOWSKI are scheduled to make their first appearances in Orangeville Court on July 27, 2009.

 

 

ALCOHOL

 

On Sunday June 28, 2009 at 12:00am a Caledon OPP officer on routine patrol stopped a black Ford pickup truck on King Street and Heart Lake Road. 

 

After an investigation was conducted, forty-four year old Daljit BHATHAL of Caledon was charged with Impaired Operation of a Motor Vehicle contrary to section 253(1)(a) Criminal Code of Canada and Drive Motor Vehicle Over 80 milligrams of alcohol contrary to section 253(1)(b) Criminal Code of Canada.

 

BHATAL is scheduled to make his first appearance in Orangeville Court on August 6, 2009. 

 

 

STUNT 

 

On Saturday June 27, 2009 at 10:45am a Caledon OPP officer conducting traffic enforcement in the area of Healey Road and Humber Station Road observed a brown Chevrolet pickup truck travelling at a high rate of speed. 

 

Thirty-three year old Peter PUZZO of Caledon was charged with Stunt Driving for travelling 121 kilometres per hour in a 60 kilometre per hour zone.  His licence was immediately suspended for seven days and his motor vehicle was seized on the side of the road for seven days.  

 

PUZZO was given a summons to attend court on July 27, 2009.

 

 

THEFT

 

A complainant contacted Caledon OPP to report the theft of a Blackberry cell phone.  The complainant was shopping at the Wal-Mart in Bolton on Thursday June 25, 2009 at approximately 10:00pm when the phone was stolen from the complainants shopping cart. 

 

Two silver 18-speed mountain bikes were stolen from a driveway on Torbram Road between midnight and 5:30am on Friday June 26, 2009.  The bicycles were not locked at the time of the theft.   

 

A van was broken into on Healey Road on Saturday June 27, 2009 between 6:30am and 5:30pm.  Unknown suspects stole a quantity of power tools. 

 

A vehicle was entered on Hilliard Court sometime during the evening of Sunday June 28, 2009.  The complainant’s Blackberry cell phone and GPS unit were stolen. 

 

 

MISCHIEF

 

A complainant on Stella Crescent contacted Caledon OPP on Sunday June 28, 2009 at 8:30am after discovering that someone had thrown a rock through the front window.  The damage occurred overnight by unknown suspects.

 

A business on Hardwick Road in Bolton was also vandalized sometime between the afternoon or evening of Saturday June 27, 2009 to the morning of Sunday June 28, 2009.  A rock was used to smash a second floor window. 

 

Police believe these incidents are related because of the proximity of Stella Crescent to Hardwick Road, which can be accessed by walking under the Regional Road 50 bridge, and because of the method that was used to damage both properties.    

 

Police are asking anyone with information to contact Caledon OPP at 1-888-310-1122 / 905-584-2241 or call Crime Stoppers at 1-800- 222-TIPS (8477). You can submit your information online at www.sdm-crimestoppers.com if you have any information on any crime. Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display and you will remain anonymous.  Being anonymous, you will not testify in court and your information may lead to a cash reward of up to $2,000.00.

   

 

 

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Contact:        Provincial Constable Jonathan Beckett

CSO/Media Officer

            Caledon OPP--Bolton Community Policing

Phone:          905 857 3304

 

 

FROM/DE:    CALEDON                                                                DATE:  JUN 25, 2009

 

 

 

APPLIANCES STOLEN FROM HOUSE UNDER CONSTRUCTION

 

(Caledon, ON.) – On Thursday June 18, 2009 at 9:30am Caledon OPP officers attended a residence on Boston Mills Road regarding the theft of the homes appliances.  The residence is currently under construction and the theft is believed to have occurred sometime overnight.  

 

The appliances were valued at $23,000.00. 

 

Police are asking anyone with information to contact Caledon OPP at 1-888-310-1122 / 905-584-2241 or call Crime Stoppers at 1-800- 222-TIPS (8477). You can submit your information online at www.sdm-crimestoppers.com if you have any information on any crime. Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display and you will remain anonymous.  Being anonymous, you will not testify in court and your information may lead to a cash reward of up to $2,000.00.

 

 

BREAK AND ENTER

 

A daytime break and enter occurred at a residence on Mississauga Road on Monday June 22, 2009.  The homeowner returned home to discover that a flat panel television and a quantity of jewellery had been stolen.  The break and enter is believed to have occurred between 6:30am and 3:30pm. 

 

Police are reminding homeowners to lock all doors and windows and to draw the curtains or blinds to your residence when you are away for the day.  It is also a good idea to be friendly with your neighbours and to watch out for each other.  If you don’t recognize a vehicle in a neighbours driveway or something seems out of character when your neighbours aren’t home, don’t hesitate to contact the Caledon OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or 905-584-2241.   

 

 

THEFT FROM VEHICLES

 

Friday June 19, 2009 – GMC Sierra pickup truck was entered overnight in a driveway on Laurel Park Gate.  $100 in cash and cigarettes was stolen.

 

Friday June 19, 2009 – Chevrolet Avalanche pickup truck was entered overnight in a driveway on Riverwood Terrace.  Wallet and Blackberry was stolen.

 

Friday June 19, 2009 – An unlocked vehicle was entered overnight on Archbury Circle.  Wallet was stolen.

 

Saturday June 20, 2009 – A Ford pickup truck was entered sometime overnight on Silvervalley Drive.  Loose change and a GPS unit were stolen.

 

Sunday June 21, 2009 – A vehicle was entered sometime during the day on Parson Avenue.  Loose change was stolen. 

 

Monday June 22, 2009 – An unlocked truck was entered sometime overnight on Ella Street.  Music CD’s and loose change was stolen.

 

Wednesday June 24, 2009 – A vehicle was entered sometime overnight on Westchester Blvd.  Loose change was stolen. 

Caledon OPP is reminding residents that the easiest way to avoid becoming victimized is to lock your vehicle and remove any and all valuable items from within.  Please remember to “Lock It or Lose It” 

 

 

 

 

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Contact:        Provincial Constable Jonathan Beckett

CSO/Media Officer

            Caledon OPP--Bolton Community Policing

Phone:          905 857 3304

 

 

 

FROM/DE:    CALEDON                                                                DATE:  JUN 25, 2009

 

IMPAIRED DRIVER FACES NUMEROUS CHARGES

 

(Caledon, ON.) – On Tuesday June 23, 2009 at 7:30pm, a motorist contacted the OPP to report being rear ended by a suspected impaired driver on Mount Wolfe Road, south of Highway 9. 

 

The motorist was initially northbound on Mount Wolfe Road when he came across a Dodge Durango that was stopped in the northbound lane.  At that time, the driver of the Durango appeared to be talking with the driver of a southbound motor vehicle that was also stopped.

 

As the motorist was approaching Highway 9, his motor vehicle was rear ended by the Dodge Durango that he had seen earlier.

 

Prior to the arrival of the police, the driver of the Durango was seen by the motorist who had been rear ended throwing two cans of beer into the ditch.

 

Neither driver was injured as a result of the collision.

 

Thirty-nine year old Wendy SMITH of Oshawa was arrested and charged with the following offences:

Impaired Operation of a Motor Vehicle contrary to section 253(1)(a) Criminal Code of Canada

Fail to Provide Breath Sample contrary to section 254(5) Criminal Code of Canada

Class G2 Licence Holder – Blood Alcohol Content above zero contrary to section 6(1) Ontario Regulation 340 Highway Traffic Act

Possess more than one licence contrary to section 35(1)(e) Highway Traffic Act

Having liquor in open container in other than licenced premise, residence or private place contrary to section 31(2) Liquor Licence Act

Fail to surrender permit for motor vehicle contrary to section 7(5)(a) Highway Traffic Act.

Fail to surrender insurance card contrary to section 3(1) Compulsory Automobile Insurance Act

Litter highway contrary to section 180 Highway Traffic Act

 

SMITH made her first court appearance in Orangeville Court on Wednesday, June 24, 2009.

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Contact:        Provincial Constable Jonathan Beckett

CSO/Media Officer

            Caledon OPP--Bolton Community Policing

Phone:          905 857 3304

 

 

FROM/DE: CENTRAL REGION HEADQUARTERS                             DATE: JUNE 26, 2009

 

 

SAFE TRAVEL BEGINS WITH YOU

 

(ORILLIA, ON.) – As this weekend approaches, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) would like to remind the public that safe travel on our highways, waterways and trails is a shared responsibility and everyone is expected to do their part in making travel of all types safe.

 

This first weekend of the summer will see a significant increase of people on vacation and utilizing all modes of transportation to arrive at their intended destinations. The OPP are also anticipating that with Canada Day Celebrations on July 1 and the American July 4 Independence Day weekend following a few days later, area roads will see a significant increase in their use.

 

Police are asking that the public plan to pack a little patience with them as they travel and to leave themselves enough time to allow for congested routes or closures due to any motor vehicle collisions that may occur. The OPP are also urging motorists to make sure that their motor vehicles and any trailers, vessels or off road vehicles are in good repair.

 

Chief Superintendent Mike Armstrong, Regional Commander of the Central Region of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) states “Our officers are committed to ensuring that provincial roadways, waterways and trail systems are safe and we will have officers on patrol to effectively make this happen”.  He has also stated, “In the OPP, we expect the public to drive and boat responsibly and not to drink and drive”.

 

The OPP, in conjunction with Vision 2010, is focused on traffic safety and everyday utilizes various resources in the hope of reaching the goal of making our roads the safest in North America.

 

This coming weekend and throughout this summer travel season, the OPP is urging the public to do their part and work with the police so that the OPP is successful in achieving its goals. For those who wish to break the law and take matters into their own hands, you may wish to think twice, as you just never know who might be watching you.

 

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Contact:        Provincial Constable Jonathan Beckett

CSO/Media Officer

            Caledon OPP--Bolton Community Policing

Phone:    905 857 3304

 

 

 

 

                                                                                                                                               

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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