HALDIMAND COUNTY MEDIA RELEASES INTERIM DETACHMENT COMMANDER: INSP. JOHN PERIVERSOFF (905) 772-3322 CALL 1-888-310-1122 FOR POLICE DETACHMENT HOMEPAGE LINK OR H-N CRIMESTOPPERS	KEEPING YOU INFORMED KEEPING YOU SAFE
FROM/DE: HALDIMAND COUNTY DETACHMENT DATE: 03 July 2009 OPERATION LOOKOUT IS ON COURSE! (Haldimand County, ON.) – OPERATION LOOKOUT along with the Haldimand County OPP and our community partners is working hard to prevent drinking and driving throughout the county. The OPERATION LOOKOUT Committee recently launched the “Think of Me” program and is now working with local golf courses to drive home the impaired driving message. In Ontario, an impaired driver kills approximately one person everyday. The counties of Haldimand and Norfolk have a higher than average incidence of drinking and driving related problems when compared to the provincial average. OPERATION LOOKOUT is promoting their message at golf courses to prevent drinking and driving and has received much support from the local courses. The OPERATION LOOKOUT program is designed to stop drinking drivers and encourage citizens to report impaired drivers. Local golf courses are posting signs that state “report impaired drivers, call 9-1-1.” The signs will be visible to all golfers as they arrive to play golf. OPP Cst. Paula Wright of OPERATION LOOKOUT states “golfers are just as susceptible to the dangers of drinking and driving and since almost everyone has a cell phone, it is very easy for someone to report an impaired driver anonymously by dialling 911.” In the attached picture at Sundrim Golf Course is Cst. Paula Wright, Dale Hails Tournament Director of Sundrim Golf course and Brian Swan, Chairperson of OPERATION LOOKOUT. --30-- Contact: Cst. P. Wright 905-772-3322 FROM/DE: HALDIMAND COUNTY DETACHMENT DATE: 03 July 2009 POLICE NAB THIEVES THANKS TO WITNESSES (Hagersville, ON.) – On Friday, July 3 at approximately 1:35am, Haldimand County OPP responded to a report of a break and enter in progress at the LCBO on Main St, Hagersville, Haldimand County. Police arrived and were directed to three young females walking northbound on Main St., and stopped them. Further police investigation revealed that three young females were observed running from the LCBO with bottles in their arms. All three young females matched the descriptions provided by witnesses and as a result, were arrested for break and enter. They were transported to the Cayuga Detachment for further processing. The three young females, aged 14 -16, all from Ohsweken, Ontario are facing charges of Break and Enter. --30-- Contact: Cst. P. Wright 905-772-3322 FROM/DE: HALDIMAND COUNTY DETACHMENT DATE: 02 July 2009 TO THE RESIDENTS OF HALDIMAND COUNTY With 100 years of policing experience in numerous municipalities across the province, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is committed to maintaining public peace, safety and order. As part of that proud heritage, I am pleased, both personally and professionally, to participate in Haldimand County as the interim Detachment Commander. While the current land claim situation in Caledonia is frustrating, I can say with confidence that the OPP has and will continue to uphold its responsibility to ensure public peace, safety and security throughout Haldimand County. The OPP respects the right to peaceful demonstration and freedom of expression and will maintain a reasoned, tempered approach to resolving any situations that may arise. Those who engage in criminal activity will continue to be held accountable. Recognizing that a once tightly knit community is under pressure, I challenge openly all community members, and especially those who are seen as community leaders, to provide meaningful and relevant initiatives to bridge the issues and support tolerance. I believe that this fundamental approach, while more difficult and labour intensive, can provide collective achievements that are much more authentic and beneficial for the community as a whole. The broader success realized through mutual understanding is the creation of an inviting place that people want to once again visit, a home where people want to raise a family and a community be proud of. While providing definitive and strong police leadership to the Haldimand County Detachment, I will focus on looking for ways to assist the community with its healing so that in time we can regain the essentials of what community living truly is: harmony, caring, compassion and understanding. I am open to thoughts and ideas that are supportive of tolerance and healing and will actively seek out and work with allies that hold the same mind set and goals. I look forward to open and transparent dialogue that carries the messages of tolerance and community healing while underpinning safety, security and quality of life for all. Inspector John Periversoff Haldimand County Detachment Ontario Provincial Police --30-- Contact: Cst. P. Wright 905-772-3322 FROM/DE: HALDIMAND COUNTY DETACHMENT DATE: 01 July 2009 SERIOUS ASSAULT (Caledonia, ON) The Ontario Provincial Police, Haldimand County Detachment responded to a report of a physical fight on Wigton St in Caledonia, Haldimand County. On July 1 at approximately 1:50am, police arrived on scene to find a number of people fleeing from the area. Further police investigation revealed several males were involved in a physical altercation in the middle of Wigton St. As a result, a 21 year old male from Caledonia sustained serious injuries and was taken to the West Haldimand General Hospital. He was then transported to Hamilton General Hospital where he remains in critical condition. Haldimand County OPP along with the assistance of OPP West Region Forensic Unit and Haldimand County OPP Crime Unit is continuing to investigate. Wigton Street remains closed due to the ongoing police investigation. Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to call Haldimand County OPP Crime Unit at 1-888-310-1122 or CRIME STOPPERS at 1-800-222-TIPS or helpsolvecrime.com --30-- Contact: Cst. P. Wright 1-888-798-9116 FROM/DE: HALDIMAND COUNTY DETACHMENT DATE: 30 June 2009 OPP AND TRANSPORT CANADA ENCOURAGES ONTARIO BOATERS TO DISPOSE OF EXPIRED MARINE FLARES (Haldimand County, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and Transport Canada recognizes the importance of a safe recreational boating environment.  As a joint safety-initiative these two agencies have partnered to facilitate the ability of Ontario boaters to safely dispose of their unwanted expired recreational marine flares. For one week only, from August 1 to 8, 2009, anyone with expired recreational marine flares who wish to dispose of them, can drop them off at any of the 165 OPP detachments across the province. At the end of the week, the OPP will turn the expired flares in to Transport Canada’s Office of Boating Safety for safe transport to a certified disposal site. Marine flares should only be set off in an emergency situation, and should be replaced after their expiry date.  Due to the environmental concerns and the dangers of explosion expired recreational marine flares should not be disposed of in the landfill.  Two easy steps are all that is required to protect your boating environment by taking this opportunity to safely dispose of your expired recreational marine flares: Step One:  Check the expiry date of all the recreational marine flares on your boat or in storage. Step Two:  Expired recreational marine flares that you wish to dispose can be dropped off at the nearest OPP detachment.   OPP locations are listed on our website under: http://www.opp.ca/Organization/RegionsandDetachments/index.htm. “Recreational marine flares are an important part of your safety equipment on a boat. This initiative is a good time to remind boaters to check this important piece of safety equipment and ensure it is up to standard,” said OPP Deputy Commissioner Larry Beechey, Provincial Commander responsible for Traffic and Marine Safety.  “We encourage boaters to use this opportunity to discard their expired recreational marine flares at their local OPP detachment during the first week of August (2009) so that they can be safely disposed of by Transport Canada.”  Having the right equipment on-board your boat can save your life.  But remember, the best protection you can give yourself on the water is to always wear your lifejacket!  OPP’s Marine Programs Officers patrol Ontario waters and may check your on-board safety equipment.  For more information about vessel safety equipment requirements, including recreational marine flares, visit the Transport Canada’s Office of Boating website: www.boatingsafety.gc.ca. --30-- Contact: Cst. P. Wright 905-772-3322 FROM/DE: HALDIMAND COUNTY DETACHMENT DATE: 29 June 2009 IMPAIRED DRIVER (Caledonia, ON) While on patrol, Haldimand County OPP was flagged down by a male on McClung Road, Caledonia, Haldimand County. On June 28 at approximately 11:43pm, police were patrolling on Haldimand Road 66 and observed a green Hyundai Accent in the south ditch of Haldimand Road 66 near McClung Road. Shortly after, just a few metres away from the ditched vehicle, police were flagged down by a male. The male indicated that the green car was his. As police were conversing with the male, he exhibited signs of impairment and was subsequently arrested for impaired driving. The lone male driver did not receive injuries from the incident and was transported to the Cayuga Detachment for further tests. As a result, David Roberts, age 33 of Hamilton, Ontario is facing charges of Impaired Operation and Over 80. He will appear in court on a later date to answer to his charges. MISCHIEF COMPLAINTS (Haldimand County, ON) Over the weekend, Haldimand County OPP received several mischief complaints. It seems that as the warm weather starts to emerge; incidents of mischief start to rise. The Ontario Provincial Police, Haldimand County Detachment will be on the look out for anyone damaging property and ask the public “IF YOU SEE SOMETHING, SAY SOMETHING.” If you see suspicious persons, behaviour or vehicles, contact police at 310-1122. In Canada, a person can be charged at the age of twelve, which is the age of criminal responsibility. Laws are about safety and penalties are about changing behaviours. Anyone between 12 to 17 years of age can be charged with any criminal offence. In Ontario, The Parental Responsibility Act, allows victims of property crimes to sue (up to $10,000) the parents of a child for the loss or damage they caused. Parents will be financially responsible for youths who are 17 years old or less, who intentionally causes: loss, damage or destruction to another person’s property. The types of losses include: graffiti, stolen property, damage to doors, windows etc, damage to interior and exterior and vehicle door locks, windows and ignition. The definition of “another person’s” property under the Act includes: property owners, business owners, homeowners, renters and lessees. Therefore, it’s not just the homeowner who can sue as once thought. Police feel it is imperative that youths, who commit these crimes, know and fully understand that there are consequences for their negative behaviour and that the O.P.P. will hold everyone accountable for acts of vandalism or mischief by anyone. It is important that youths understand the impact that these negative acts have on their community. --30-- Contact: Cst. P. Wright 905-772-3322 FROM/DE: Haldimand County Detachment DATE: 29 Jun 2009 INTERIM DETACHMENT COMMANDER, INSPECTOR PERIVERSOFF (Haldimand County, ON.) The Ontario Provincial Police, Haldimand County Detachment has a new interim Detachment Commander, Inspector John Periversoff. His name may sound familiar to you as he was an Acting Detachment Commander in Haldimand County on a prior occasion. Inspector Periversoff’s career began in Burlington, Ontario. From there he has had extensive career experience within the OPP and other secondments including the Solicitor General, Commissioner’s Office, Chief Firearms Office, Department of Justice etc. Inspector Periversoff has an aggressive yet consolatory style which has helped him achieve both professional and personal ambitions within the OPP and many long standing friendships within the communities he has been privileged to serve. Well-known by officers, he challenges them to new levels of professional achievement and community involvement. It is not uncommon to see the Inspector walking a beat patrol or on a midnight shift riding along side officers so he can witness, first hand, community and policing issues. Inspector Periversoff has a forward thinking and strategic approach to policing, as well as a professional style that reflects well in his working philosophy. “Today’s decisions should not be tomorrow’s problems,” states Insp Periversoff. He remains open to thoughts and ideas that are supportive of tolerance and healing and will actively seek out and work with allies that hold the same mind set and goals. A strong sense of community is important to Inspector Periversoff and his history demonstrates that safe, tolerant and inclusive communities provide for an enhanced quality of life for all. After accepting his new interim assignment at the Haldimand County Detachment, Inspector Periversoff proudly “looks forward with anticipation to meeting and working with officers and community members of Haldimand County. I am very pleased to be back.” --30-- Contact: Cst. P. Wright 905-772-3322
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