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RUSAFE
CK Information Stops (Chatham-Kent, Ont) On Friday, 16th of May 2008 at 8
am to 10:30 am four teams of people made up of R-U Safe Committee Members,
Chatham-Kent OPP, Chatham Kent Police and Paramedics will be conducting
"Information Stops" at Tim Hortons across Chatham-Kent between 8 am
and 10:30 am. At these “Information
Stops”, we will be handing out visor cards that will give much needed
information to motorists about distracted driving prior to the Victoria Day
weekend. Motorists are asked to use extreme caution when driving
through these information stops as pedestrians will be present. Media are invited to take part in sharing in this safety
message. Photo opportunities will be available.
Please contact Cst. Aaron McPhail of the Chatham-Kent OPP Pager
1-888-802-9863 for locations of information stops ALL RELEASES CAN BE VIEWED ON THE WEB AT: WWW.CRIMEALERTS.NET FROM:
Constable Aaron
McPhail Date and Time: Stolen Vehicle Stopped On 401 Highway ( OPP officers
converged on the vehicle and stopped it safely on the 401 Highway near 45 year old Louis
Mahon, a Possession of
Stolen Property over $5000.00, Criminal Code. Drive under Suspension,
Highway Traffic Act. Possession of a
Controlled Substance under the Controlled Drugs and Substance Act. ALL RELEASES
CAN BE VIEWED ON THE WEB AT: WWW.CRIMEALERTS.NET
FROM:
Constable Aaron McPhail
Date
and Time: Moraviantown
Police Make Further Arrest ( Investigation
revealed that a 28 year old Moraviantown man had violently assaulted a 19
year old Moraviantown man. The 19 year old was transported by ambulance
to a Following the
assault unknown suspects began to assault the 28 year old suspect sending him
to a On On The Moraviantown
Police and OPP are following up numerous investigative leads in an effort identify
further suspects. Investigation is ongoing. -30- FROM:
Constable Aaron
McPhail Date and Time: Alcohol Ban in Provincial Parks (Chatham-Kent,
Ont) As we enter the Victoria Day weekend The yearly
alcohol ban starts 10 days prior to the statutory holiday. The “zero
tolerance” policy will mean that anyone found with alcohol within New legislation
makes the registered owner of a campsite liable for any violations that occur
on that site. Park Wardens have always had all the authority of a provincial
police officer when performing their duties within a ALL RELEASES
CAN BE VIEWED ON THE WEB AT: WWW.CRIMEALERTS.NET
FROM: Constable Aaron McPhail Date and Time: (519) 352-1122, Pager 1-888-802-9863 Media Advisory Impaired Driving a Topic of Discussion at CKSS (Chatham-Kent, Ont) On
the 13th of May 2008 at 9:27am and again at 11:38 am at
Chatham-Kent Secondary School in Chatham-Kent the R-U SAFE C-K Committee
along with the Ontario Provincial Police, Chatham-Kent Police and local
paramedics will be delivering presentations to the student body about
impaired driving in an assembly format. Speakers Chatham-Kent
Police Inspector Ed Reed Chatham-Kent
Ontario Provincial Police Constable Aaron McPhail. Chatham-Kent Sun
Parlour Ambulance Paramedic Mickey Parr. Speakers are
going to deliver dynamic presentations that will instil the realities of
impaired driving. Media are invited
to take part in sharing in this safety message. Photo opportunities will be available. Please contact Cst. Aaron McPhail of the
Chatham-Kent OPP Pager 1-888-802-9863. ALL RELEASES CAN
BE VIEWED ON THE WEB AT: -30- FROM:
Constable Aaron
McPhail Date and Time: ( When the OPP officer approached the vehicle he could see in plan view a
black thick substance in a shot glass with plastic wrap over
top. The officer suspected that the unknown substance was
illegal. A search of the 1988 Ford Aerostar van netted 28
grams of suspected Hash Oil. The driver Shaun Matte a 29 year old Chatham, ON man will have his day
in court to face numerous charges. Charges: Speeding 131km/hr in a 100km/hr zone -30- FROM:
Constable Aaron
McPhail Date and Time: LaSalle Woman Facing Numerous Charges Following Collision ( The concern
motorist observed the vehicle drive into the centre median almost crossing
over into the westbound lanes near When the OPP
arrived it was determined that the female driver had been drinking and she
was showing signs of impairment by alcohol. An
unknown male passenger of the vehicle fled the scene on foot prior to police
arrival. The driver
Allison McIninch a 31 year old Drinking and Driving is an Expensive Gamble A
convicted offender faces the following costs, at a minimum: Item Cost ALL RELEASES
CAN BE VIEWED ON THE WEB AT: WWW.CRIMEALERTS.NET
FROM:
Constable Aaron
McPhail
Date
and Time: UPDATE
AGE CORRECTION ON SUSPECT AND
AGGRAVATED ASSAULT CHARGE LAID Two Men Sent To Hospital after Violent Assaults ( Investigation
revealed that a 28 year old Moraviantown man had violently assaulted a 19
year old Moraviantown man. The 19 year old was transported by ambulance
to a Following the
assault unknown suspects began to assault the 28 year old suspect sending him
to a 28 year old Peter Hopkins has been arrested and charged with Aggravated
Assault under the Criminal Code in connection with this incident.
He is currently out of hospital in police custody and will be held for a bail
hearing pending release by the courts. The OPP is currently working through the investigative process to
determine if more suspects can be identified. Investigation is
on-going. Anyone who may
have witnessed the assaults is asked to call the Moraviantown Police, OPP
Crime Unit at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-T.I.P.S.
(8477) with their information. -30- FROM:
Constable Aaron
McPhail Date and Time: Two Men Sent To Hospital after Violent Assaults ( Investigation
revealed that a 29 year old Moraviantown man had violently assaulted a 19
year old Moraviantown man. The 19 year old was transported by ambulance
to a Following the
assault unknown suspects began to assault the 29 year old suspect sending him
to a Anyone who may
have witnessed the assaults is asked to call the Moraviantown Police, OPP
Crime Unit at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-T.I.P.S.
(8477) with their information. The investigation
into the incident is ongoing. ALL RELEASES
CAN BE VIEWED ON THE WEB AT: WWW.CRIMEALERTS.NET
FROM:
Constable Aaron
McPhail Date and
Time: Students Rewarded For Seatbelt Use (Chatham-Kent,
Ont) On the 9th of May 2008 at 10:30 am at Ursuline College High
School in Chatham-Kent the R-U SAFE C-K Committee along with the Ontario
Provincial Police and Chatham-Kent Police will be conducting a roadside event
on Poplar St. The R-U SAFE C-K
committee will be meeting high school students on the roadway as they leave
for lunch. In an effort to
help promote seatbelt use, drivers and passengers who are following the one
person one seatbelt legislation will receive a small reward. This
reward, a coupon for McDonalds French fries, will serve as a reminder to do
the right thing. The campaign is
intended to encourage drivers to obey the seatbelt legislation and only drive
in a vehicle with no more passengers than available seatbelts. ALL RELEASES
CAN BE VIEWED ON THE WEB AT: WWW.CRIMEALERTS.NET
FROM:
Constable Aaron
McPhail Date and Time: OPP Warn Of False Email ( The fake email
sent from a person identifying themselves as an The Chatham-Kent
OPP is advising that this email is not an The Chatham-Kent
resident who brought this to our attention did the right thing by verifying
that the information was false. ALL RELEASES
CAN BE VIEWED ON THE WEB AT: WWW.CRIMEALERTS.NET
FROM:
Constable Aaron McPhail Date and Time:
8thofApril2008, Police Escort to This Years Semi-Formal (Chatham-Kent,
Ont) On the 8thth of May 2008 at 11 am at Chatham-Kent Secondary
School in Chatham-Kent the R-U SAFE C-K Committee along with the Ontario
Provincial Police, Chatham-Kent Police will be hosting a media event to
highlight our efforts to keep students safe during this semi formal season. The Chatham- The Chatham-Kent
OPP and the Chatham-Kent Police are teaming up to drive four lucky people to
this year’s semi-formal night. Winning students will receive a
ride in unique police vehicles with police officers in number one dress as
their drivers. CKSS students
Shayne Simmons and Jackie Isherwood have been selected along with a guest as
the winners for this year’s semi-formal. The program, a
pilot project for the RUSAFE committee is aimed at encouraging all students
to have a safe alcohol and drug free night. Media are invited
to take part in sharing in this safety message. Photo opportunities
will be available. Please contact Cst. Aaron McPhail of the
Chatham-Kent OPP Pager 1-888-802-9863 for locations of information stops ALL RELEASES
CAN BE VIEWED ON THE WEB AT: WWW.CRIMEALERTS.NET
FROM:
Constable Aaron
McPhail Date and Time: Careless Driving Charge Laid ( Investigation
revealed that a 1999 Volvo tractor-trailer unit was parked on the shoulder
when it was struck by a 2003 Freightliner. Traffic
has been slow going due to the closure of the driving lane for most of the
day. The Ministry of Environment was notified of a diesel spill and a
team is currently at the scene collecting the fuel. The driver of the
Freightliner a 30-year-old The 401 Highway
driving lane is set to be re-opened at ALL RELEASES
CAN BE VIEWED ON THE WEB AT: WWW.CRIMEALERTS.NET
FROM:
Constable Aaron
McPhail Date and Time: Tractor-Trailer Driver Charged ( Investigation
revealed that a 1999 Volvo tractor-trailer unit was entering the 401 Highway
on ramp at The driver of the
International Stephen Frotten a 46 year-old ALL RELEASES
CAN BE VIEWED ON THE WEB AT: WWW.CRIMEALERTS.NET
FROM:
Constable Aaron
McPhail Date and Time: Belleville Woman’s Rental Car Impounded ( An OPP officer
observed a 2008 Mazda travelling at a very high rate of speed. The officer
stopped the vehicle a short distance down the roadway. When the officer
approached the Mazda he was shocked to see that a 7 year old child was
inside. Fortunately the car was stopped before a serious collision
could occur resulting in potentially deadly injuries to the child and the
driver or other motorists on the highway. The driver will
face a minimum fine of $2000.00 and an immediate 7 day license
suspension. ALL RELEASES
CAN BE VIEWED ON THE WEB AT: WWW.CRIMEALERTS.NET
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