ESSEX COUNTY MEDIA RELEASES DETACHMENT COMMANDER: INSP. RICK DERUS (519) 723 - 2491 CALL 1-888-310-1122 FOR POLICE	KEEPING YOU INFORMED KEEPING YOU SAFE
FROM/DE: Essex County OPP DATE: Thursday September 2, 2010 1:00 pm DRUG SEIZURE IN LAKESHORE (LAKESHORE, ON) On Wednesday September around 5:30 pm members of the Ontario Provincial Police Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau (OCEB) - Drug Enforcement Unit (DEU) - Provincial Weapons Enforcement Unit (PWEU) - Essex County OPP Community Drug Action Team (CDAT) and Lakeshore OPP executed a controlled drugs and substances act search warrant in the 300 block of South Middle Road in Lakeshore. OPP members attended the residence and seized 75 grams of cocaine, 210 grams of marihuana, quantity of ammunition, and creatine. The approximate value of drugs seized is $9500.00, As a result of the investigation a male Erik O’NEIL (40) from Lakeshore was arrested and charged with CC 117.01(1) Possession of Firearm, etc, while Prohibited CDSA 4(1) Possession Schedule I – Cocaine CDSA 5(2) Possession for the Purpose Schedule I – Cocaine CDSA 5(2) Possession for the Purpose Schedule II under 3 kg The investigation is continuing, and the male held for a show cause hearing in Windsor at the Windsor Courts. -30- ALL RELEASES CAN BE VIEWED ON THE WEB AT: www.essexcountyopp.com (Go to “News and Current Events” Tab) or by visiting http://essexcountyopp.wordpress.com/ Crime Stoppers 1-800-222-8477 Contact: Shawna COULTER Office: (519) 723-2491 FROM/DE: Essex County OPP DATE: Wednesday September 1, 2010 1:30 pm SUSPICIOUS MALE IN KINGSVILLE (KINGSVILLE, ON) On Sunday August 29^th, 2010 around 5:00 pm Kingsville OPP responded to a suspicious male on Pulford St. in Kingsville. Police advised that they received two complaints within a short period of time of a male that was driving around making lewd comments to young girls. The male is described as a white male between the ages of 19 and 25 years of age, clean shaven, short (buzz cut style) sandy brown hair, wearing no shirt and alone in the vehicle. The vehicle is described as a silver 4 door Chevrolet Cavalier. The Essex County OPP Criminal Investigation is currently investigating the incident, attended the area, and patrolled all surrounding neighbourhoods. Anyone with information is asked to contact Essex County OPP Criminal Investigation Unit at 519-723-2491, Kingsville OPP at 519-733-2345 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477. -30- ALL RELEASES CAN BE VIEWED ON THE WEB AT: www.essexcountyopp.com (Go to “News and Current Events” Tab) or by visiting http://essexcountyopp.wordpress.com/ Crime Stoppers 1-800-222-8477 Contact: Shawna COULTER Office: (519) 723-2491 FROM/DE: Leamington Police Service DATE: 30^th, August 2010 UPDATE (LEAMINGTON,ON.) – The OPP Criminal Investigation Branch under the direction of Detective Inspector Bazinet continues to investigate the death of Mark TOEK found deceased on a beach in Leamington on Friday, the 27^th of August 2010. A post-mortem was conducted in London and OPP were advised by the Coroners office that the death is consistent with drowning. As a result of this information and the investigation to date, foul play is not suspected by police. Police are still asking anyone with new information to contact them at 1-519-326-6111 or 1-888-310-1122 or by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). -30- Contact: Sgt. D. Rektor Phone: 519-652-4156 DEATH INVESTIGATION (LEAMINGTON, ON.) – On Friday the 27^th of August, 2010 at 1:30 p.m., members of the Leamington Police Services were called to investigate the discovery of a 20-year-old male party found vital signs absent on the main beach in Leamington. He was pronounced at the scene. At the request of the Leamington Police Services, the OPP Criminal Investigation Branch under the direction of Detective Inspector R. Bazinet and the Essex County OPP Criminal Investigation Unit are assisting in the investigation. The victim has been identified as 20-year-old Mark TOEK from Leamington Ontario. A post mortem is scheduled to take place on the 29^th of August, 2010 at the University Hospital in London. Foul play has not been ruled out at this time. Police would like to speak with anyone who may have information regarding this incident and/or the victim. Police can be contacted at 1-519-326-6111 or 1-888-310-1122 or by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). - 30 - Contact: PC Shawna Coulter Phone: 1-888-795-5687 FROM/DE: Highway Safety Division DATE: September 1, 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: Leamington Police Service DATE: 30^th, August 2010 UPDATE (LEAMINGTON,ON.) – The OPP Criminal Investigation Branch under the direction of Detective Inspector Bazinet continues to investigate the death of Mark TOEK found deceased on a beach in Leamington on Friday, the 27^th of August 2010. A post-mortem was conducted in London and OPP were advised by the Coroners office that the death is consistent with drowning. As a result of this information and the investigation to date, foul play is not suspected by police. Police are still asking anyone with new information to contact them at 1-519-326-6111 or 1-888-310-1122 or by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). -30- Contact: Sgt. D. Rektor Phone: 519-652-4156 DEATH INVESTIGATION (LEAMINGTON, ON.) – On Friday the 27^th of August, 2010 at 1:30 p.m., members of the Leamington Police Services were called to investigate the discovery of a 20-year-old male party found vital signs absent on the main beach in Leamington. He was pronounced at the scene. At the request of the Leamington Police Services, the OPP Criminal Investigation Branch under the direction of Detective Inspector R. Bazinet and the Essex County OPP Criminal Investigation Unit are assisting in the investigation. The victim has been identified as 20-year-old Mark TOEK from Leamington Ontario. A post mortem is scheduled to take place on the 29^th of August, 2010 at the University Hospital in London. Foul play has not been ruled out at this time. Police would like to speak with anyone who may have information regarding this incident and/or the victim. Police can be contacted at 1-519-326-6111 or 1-888-310-1122 or by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). - 30 - Contact: PC Shawna Coulter Phone: 1-888-795-5687 FROM/DE: Essex County OPP DATE: Sunday August 29^th, 2010 8:00 pm TWO MALES CALLED HERO’S IN KINGSVILLE (KINGSVILLE, ON) On Saturday August 28^th around 2:15 pm Kingsville OPP responded to a call in on the Kingsville Dock. Police advised a male was yelling and had been treading water for 30 minutes when he was heard by two other males that were passing by in the area. Deputy Conservation Officer Corey ROBERTSON was flagged down by Sam MAKSOUD who heard a male yelling for help. The two males ran 1 km to the Kingsville Dock where they observed a male in the water. Robertson threw a rope to the male and brought him in safely. The Windsor male (48) had been fishing at the end of the dock when he accidently fell in. The male was treated by EMS at the scene. -30- ALL RELEASES CAN BE VIEWED ON THE WEB AT: www.essexcountyopp.com (Go to “News and Current Events” Tab) or by visiting http://essexcountyopp.wordpress.com/ Crime Stoppers 1-800-222-8477 Contact: Shawna Coulter Office: (519) 723-2491 FROM/DE: Essex County OPP DATE: Sunday August 29^th, 2010 1:30 pm DEATH OF MALE IN TECUMSEH (TECUMSEH, ON) On Saturday August 28^th, 2010 around 11:30 pm Tecumseh OPP responded to a police assistance call in the 3000 block of Concession 12 in Tecumseh. Police advised that Victor WIECEK (28) from Cleveland, Ohio USA fell down a steep embankment approximately 20 feet. The male was located face down in 12 inches of water with a pulse, but in serious condition. The male was transported to Windsor Regional Hospital where he later died of his injuries. The Essex County OPP Criminal Investigation Unit is currently investigating the incident and foul play is not suspected at this time. A post mortem has been scheduled, TBA. -30- ALL RELEASES CAN BE VIEWED ON THE WEB AT: www.essexcountyopp.com (Go to “News and Current Events” Tab) or by visiting http://essexcountyopp.wordpress.com/ Crime Stoppers 1-800-222-8477 Contact: Shawna COULTER Office: (519) 723-2491 FROM/DE: Leamington Police Service DATE: 28^th, August 2010 DEATH INVESTIGATION (LEAMINGTON, ON.) – On Friday the 27^th of August, 2010 at 1:30 p.m., members of the Leamington Police Services were called to investigate the discovery of a 20-year-old male party found vital signs absent on the main beach in Leamington. He was pronounced at the scene. At the request of the Leamington Police Services, the OPP Criminal Investigation Branch under the direction of Detective Inspector R. Bazinet and the Essex County OPP Criminal Investigation Unit are assisting in the investigation. The victim has been identified as 20-year-old Mark TOEK from Leamington Ontario. A post mortem is scheduled to take place on the 29^th of August, 2010 at the University Hospital in London. Foul play has not been ruled out at this time. Police would like to speak with anyone who may have information regarding this incident and/or the victim. Police can be contacted at 1-519-326-6111 or 1-888-310-1122 or by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). - 30 - Contact: PC Shawna Coulter Phone: 1-888-795-5687 FROM/DE: Anti-Rackets Branch DATE: 27 August 2010 Health Fraud Investigation Unit OPP CHARGE WINDSOR DOCTOR WITH FRAUD (ORLLIA, ON) - Officers from the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Anti-Rackets Branch, Health Fraud Investigation Unit have charged a Windsor doctor with 1 count of Fraud Over $5,000 contrary to the Criminal Code. The OPP investigation was commenced on receipt of information from the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care that a doctor had submitted fraudulent billings to the Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP) for insured health services which were not rendered. Dr. Paul Russell Hanson, age 52 of Windsor is scheduled to appear in court on Wednesday October 6, 2010 at 9 am at the Ontario Court of Justice in Windsor. The Anti-Rackets Health Fraud Investigation Unit is comprised of OPP investigators who investigate allegations of fraud relating to the Ontario Health Care System on behalf of the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care. - 30 - Contact: OPP Detective Staff Sergeant Scott James Health Fraud Investigation Unit Phone: (705) 329-6421 FROM/DE: Essex County OPP DATE: Friday August 27, 2010 11:30 am ESSEX COUNTY WEEK IN REVIEW (ESSEX, ON) On Monday August 23rd, 2010 Essex OPP conducted a R.I.D.E program at Talbot Rd in Essex. Police checked 93 vehicles with 100 % compliance. On Monday August 23^rd, 2010 around 10:30 am Essex OPP responded to a theft in the 700 block of McCarthy Dr. in the Town of Essex. Police advised that sometime between August 12^th, 201 and August 23^rd, 2010 unknown suspects stole a black 1984 25hp Mercury outboard motor with a value of approximately $2,000.00. Anyone with information is asked to contact Essex OPP at 519-738-3796 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477. (KINGSVILLE, ON) On Tuesday August 24^th, 2010 Kingsville OPP and Essex County OPP Community Drug Action Team (CDAT) responded to a drug occurrence at a residential address in the 190 block of Purple Plum Drive in the Town of Kingsville. Police advised that 3 mature marihuana plants were seized with an approximate street value of $3000.00. The investigation is on going and charges are pending. On August 25^th, 2010 around 12:00 pm Kingsville OPP responded to a theft to a business in the 70 block of Park St in Kingsville. Police advised that sometime overnight unknown suspects broke a window entered the business and stole a quantity of food. Anyone with information is asked to contact Kingsville OPP at 519-735-2345 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477. (LAKESHORE, ON) On Monday August 23^rd, 2010 around 1:00 pm Lakeshore OPP responded to a theft in 700 block of West River Rd. in the Town of Lakeshore. Police advised that two male youth (14) were observed running away after stealing a quantity of money. Two males were located, arrested and charged with Possession Property Obtained by Crime under $5,000. Both parties were released on a promise to appear with a September 24^th, 2010 court date in Windsor. (TECUMSEH, ON) On Wednesday August 23^rd, 2010 Tecumseh OPP conducted bike patrol in the Town of Tecumseh. Police spoke to a suspicious male that was seen wearing all dark clothing and carrying a back pack. The male advised police that he was going through local garbage looking for discarded scrap metal. The male was warned, no charges laid at this time. On Thursday August 26^th, 2010 Tecumseh OPP conducted a R.I.D.E program at Tecumseh Rd. and Arlington, and Tecumseh Rd and Riverside Drive. Police checked 756 vehicles with 100% compliance. Police issued 3 HTA warnings. -30- ALL RELEASES CAN BE VIEWED ON THE WEB AT: www.essexcountyopp.com (Go to “News and Current Events” Tab) or by visiting http://essexcountyopp.wordpress.com/ Crime Stoppers 1-800-222-8477 Contact: Shawna Coulter Office: (519) 723-2491 FROM/DE: Essex County OPP DATE: Wednesday August 25, 2010 1:44 pm UPDATE BODY OF MISSING FEMALE ON PELEE ISLAND FOUND AND IDENTIFIED (PELEE ISLAND, ON) On Wednesday August 25^th, 2010 around 7:30 am the body of the missing female was located by a citizen in the same vicinity that she went missing on August 23^rd, 2010. The Essex County OPP Marine Unit attended the scene and the body was transported to Windsor Regional Metropolitan Hospital were the female was identified as Cynthia RIEDIGER 53 years old from Calgary Alberta. A post mortem will be conducted. Date and time TBA. FROM/DE: Essex County OPP DATE: Tuesday, August 24, 2010 7:45 p.m. UPDATE MISSING CALGARY WOMAN OFF OF PELEE ISLAND On Tuesday August 24^th, 2010 the Essex County OPP Marine Unit, and the OPP Dive Team (5 divers) continued their search in Lake Erie. The search status is now one of a recovery situation. Police advised that the OPP Dive Team used the Side Scan Sonar to search a substantial area, for the female that went missing off a raft on Monday August 23^rd, 2010 around 3:00 pm. The search ended around 7:00 pm due to the rough water, and the unclear water conditions. The search will resume tomorrow and will start up at 8:00 am, the OPP Dive Team, and Essex County marine Unit will continue to search for the female. The name of the missing female will not be released until the body is recovered. ORGINAL FROM/DE: Essex County OPP DATE: Monday, August 23, 2010 5:34 p.m. Missing Calgary Woman Off of Pelee Island (Pelee Island, ON) At approximately 3:00 p.m. Essex County OPP received a report that a male from Bright Ontario was in distress in rough waters of Lake Erie off of East Shore Road, Pelee Island. Two female family members proceed to use a raft and rescue the male. Upon reaching the distressed male one of the female family members was no longer with the raft and remains missing. Presently OPP Marine Unit, Canadian Coast Guard and several private vessels including an off duty Canadian Coast Guard Captain are searching for the Calgary woman. -30- ALL RELEASES CAN BE VIEWED ON THE WEB AT: www.essexcountyopp.com (Go to “News and Current Events” Tab) or by visiting http://essexcountyopp.wordpress.com/ Crime Stoppers 1-800-222-8477 Contact: Shawna COULTER Office: (519) 723-2491 FROM/DE: Essex County OPP DATE: Tuesday, August 24, 2010 7:45 p.m. UPDATE MISSING CALGARY WOMAN OFF OF PELEE ISLAND (PELEE ISLAND, ON) On Tuesday August 24^th, 2010 the Essex County OPP Marine Unit, and the OPP Dive Team (5 divers) continued their search in Lake Erie. The search status is now one of a recovery situation. Police advised that the OPP Dive Team used the Side Scan Sonar to search a substantial area, for the female that went missing off a raft on Monday August 23^rd, 2010 around 3:00 pm. The search ended around 7:00 pm due to the rough water, and the unclear water conditions. The search will resume tomorrow and will start up at 8:00 am, the OPP Dive Team, and Essex County marine Unit will continue to search for the female. The name of the deceased will not be released until the body is recovered. ORGINAL FROM/DE: Essex County OPP DATE: Monday, August 23, 2010 5:34 p.m. Missing Calgary Woman Off of Pelee Island (Pelee Island, ON) At approximately 3:00 p.m. Essex County OPP received a report that a male from Bright Ontario was in distress in rough waters of Lake Erie off of East Shore Road, Pelee Island. Two female family members proceed to use a raft and rescue the male. Upon reaching the distressed male one of the female family members was no longer with the raft and remains missing. Presently OPP Marine Unit, Canadian Coast Guard and several private vessels including an off duty Canadian Coast Guard Captain are searching for the Calgary woman. -30- ALL RELEASES CAN BE VIEWED ON THE WEB AT: www.essexcountyopp.com (Go to “News and Current Events” Tab) or by visiting http://essexcountyopp.wordpress.com/ Crime Stoppers 1-800-222-8477 Contact: Janet HAYES Office: (519) 723-2491
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