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FROM/DE: Northumberland County DATE: 07 September 2010 Break and enter to trailer in Trent Hills (Trent Hills, ON.)- On the 4^th September 2010 at approximately 3:46pm, the Northumberland OPP responded to a break and enter to a company trailer located on Island Park Road in Trent Hills. Culprits gained entry into the trailer and made off with several items. The OPP is asking for the public’s assistance in this investigation. Anyone with information into this crime is asked to call the Northumberland OPP at 705-653-3300 or call CRIMESTOPPERS at 1-800-222-TIPS. CRIMESTOPPERS does not subscribe to call display and callers could be eligible for a cash reward. Man involved in altercation in Brighton (Brighton, ON.)- On the 4^th September 2010 at approximately 3:51pm, the Northumberland OPP was dispatched to a business located on Dundas Street in Brighton regarding an assault complaint. A worker had been involved in a verbal argument and at one point a pocket knife was produced. The worker was arrested and is to be deported back to Jamaica. There were no injuries to anyone. Man charged with impaired driving in Warkworth (Trent Hills, ON.)- On the 5^th September 2010 at approximately 3:55am, a Northumberland OPP officer was on general patrol on County Road 29 in Trent Hills when he observed a vehicle travelling westbound on County Road 29 at an unusually slow speed. The officer followed the vehicle and saw evidence that the driver might have been drinking. The vehicle was stopped and the driver, displaying signs of impairment was arrested for impaired driving and taken to the detachment for a breath test. Charged with impaired driving and having more than 80mgs of alcohol in 100mls of blood is 26 year old Llewellyn, Charles, Allen of Campbellford. He is scheduled to appear in court on the 5^th October 2010. Damage done to vehicle in Alnwick/Haldimand Township (Alnwick/Haldimand Township, ON.)- On the 5^th September 2010 at approximately 10:20pm, a man was driving northbound on County Road 45 when his vehicle windshield was struck by clay birds causing damage to the windshield and the paint. The OPP is asking for the public’s assistance in this investigation. Anyone with information into this crime is asked to call the Northumberland OPP at 905-372-5421 or call CRIMESTOPPERS at 1-800-222-TIPS. CRIMESTOPPERS does not subscribe to call display and callers could be eligible for a cash reward. - 30 - Contact: Constable Chris Dewsbury Media Relations Northumberland OPP Phone: 613-475-1313 FROM/DE: Northumberland County DATE: 04 September 2010 Fatal collision on County Road 28 (Municipality of Port Hope, ON.)- On the 4^th September 2010 at approximately 12:53pm, the Northumberland OPP was dispatched to County Road 28, just north of Byers Road, in the Municipality of Port Hope regarding a serious motor vehicle collision. A car travelling southbound pulled out into the northbound lane and collided head on with a northbound cargo truck. The driver of the car was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the cargo truck was treated at the scene for minor injuries. The name of the deceased driver is not released pending notification to next of kin. - 30 - Contact: Constable Chris Dewsbury Media Relations Northumberland OPP Phone: 705-632-8834 FROM/DE: Highway Safety Division DATE: August 31, 2010 OPP STEPPING UP ENFORCEMENT for UPCOMING LABOUR DAY Weekend (ORILLIA, ON) – As the hot days of summer draw to a close and people prepare to celebrate the final long weekend of the season, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is reminding motorists and boaters traveling on OPP patrolled roadways, waterways and trails during the Labour Day weekend that they should not be taking any time off from thinking about safety. To this effect, OPP officers will be out in full force patrolling Ontario’s highways, waterways and trails targeting aggressive drivers and marine operators to ensure everyone’s safety. “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 Ontario on OPP patrolled roadways as compared to 199 in 2009. Marine fatalities are down in 2010 to 17 to date as compared to 27 in 2009. Despite this trend, the OPP continues to respond almost daily to calls from people in distress on our waterways. “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: Northumberland County DATE: 02 September 2010 Man charged with mischief in Campbellford (Campbellford, ON.)- On the 1^st September 2010 at approximately 8:40am, the Northumberland OPP was dispatched to an apartment complex located on Market Street in Campbellford regarding damage that was done to a vehicle. The complainant advised that her vehicle was damaged while it was in the parking lot. Charged with mischief under $5,000.00 is 42 year old Patrick Kelleher of Trent Hills. He is scheduled to appear in court on the 5^th October 2010. - 30 - Contact: Constable Chris Dewsbury Media Relations Northumberland OPP Phone: 613-475-1313 FROM/DE: Northumberland County DATE: 01 September 2010 OPP STEPPING UP ENFORCEMENT for UPCOMING LABOUR DAY Weekend (Northumberland County, ON) – As the hot days of summer draw to a close and people prepare to celebrate the final long weekend of the season, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is reminding motorists and boaters traveling on OPP patrolled roadways, waterways and trails during the Labour Day weekend that they should not be taking any time off from thinking about safety. To this effect, OPP officers will be out in full force patrolling Ontario’s highways, waterways and trails targeting aggressive drivers and marine operators to ensure everyone’s safety. “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 Ontario on OPP patrolled roadways as compared to 199 in 2009. Marine fatalities are down in 2010 to 17 to date as compared to 27 in 2009. Despite this trend, the OPP continues to respond almost daily to calls from people in distress on our waterways. “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 - Contact: Constable Chris Dewsbury Media Relations Northumberland OPP Phone: 613-475-1313 FROM/DE: Northumberland County DATE: 01 September 2010 Break and enter in Alnwick/Haldimand Township (Alnwick/Haldimand Township, ON.)- On the 31^st August 2010 at approximately 11:14am, the Northumberland OPP responded to a break and enter that occurred at a residence located on County Road 9 in Alnwick/Haldimand Township. Culprits entered the unlocked house and made off with approximately $900.00 in cash and cheques. Then they went into a motorhome that was in the laneway and made off with $300.00 in cash. The OPP is asking for the public’s assistance in this investigation. Anyone with information into this crime is asked to call the Northumberland OPP at 905-372-5421 or call CRIMESTOPPERS at 1-800-222-TIPS. CRIMESTOPPERS does not subscribe to call display and callers could be eligible for a cash reward. Woman charged with impaired driving in Municipality of Cramahe (Municipality of Cramahe, ON.)- On the 31^st August 2010 at approximately 1:17pm, the Northumberland OPP received a driving complaint of a vehicle travelling on County Road 27 in the Municipality of Cramahe. The vehicle was located and 58 year old Diane Lower of the Municipality of Cramahe was charged with impaired driving and having more than 08mgs of alcohol in 100mls of blood. She is scheduled to appear in court on the 15^th September 2010. - 30 - Contact: Constable Chris Dewsbury Media Relations Northumberland OPP Phone: 613-475-1313 FROM/DE: Northumberland Detachment DATE: August 31st, 2010 BACK TO SCHOOL (Northumberland County, ON.) – The summer season is fast approaching its end and with it we usher in a new school year. As motorists we now must keep a watchful eye for children who may be walking or cycling to and from school. School buses will be reappearing on our roadways, these motor vehicles stop frequently and appear to drive slowly, but that is generally because they are adhering to the speed limit. These actions can frustrate some drivers. However these vehicles carry our most precious cargo, our children and it is for that reason alone, when following a school bus you should drive responsibly and not aggressively. The men and women who work at the Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (O.P.P.) are reminding our motoring public that passing a stopped school bus with its’ stop arm out and red lights flashing is an offence which could cost you $500.00 and 6 demerit points. - 30 - Contact: Provincial Constable Chris Dewsbury Phone: 613-475-1313 FROM/DE: Northumberland County DATE: 31 August 2010 Man charged with racing on Highway 401 (Municipality of Brighton, ON.)- On the 30^th August 2010 at approximately 10:19am, a Northumberland OPP officer was conducting radar on Highway 401 when he clocked a westbound vehicle travelling at a speed of 154km/h in a posted 100km/h zone. Charged with racing is Gurmeet, Singh, MALHI of Mississauga ON. His license was suspended for 7 days and his vehicle was seized for 7 days. Mr. Malhi is scheduled to appear in court on the 14^th October 2010. - 30 - Contact: Constable Chris Dewsbury Media Relations Northumberland OPP Phone: 613-475-1313
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