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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.
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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: Haldimand
County Detachment DATE:
31 August 2010
72 Hwy #54
Cayuga, Ont.
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STRICT IS FAIR CONTINUES
(HALDIMAND COUNTY, ON.)
– Haldimand County OPP is continuing with their “Strict is
Fair” campaign. Over the past
weekend officers from the OPP Highway Safety Division augmented patrols of
Haldimand County concentrating on traffic enforcement.
As a result of the initiative, officers issued 74 charges for
a variety of traffic related offences, with the majority being for speeding.
Haldimand County OPP officers have been aggressive
and busy during "Strict is Fair" enforcement.
“Of
note is that community support has been very positive with officers receiving
encouraging comments in response to this traffic safety initiative. The program will continue through the month
of September based upon the enforcement experience seen to date. The consequences of aggressive or
distracted driving affect us all, so I again encourage families to have
serious family discussion about safe driving, what it is and its
importance. The alternative of not
proactively addressing and adhering to safe driving practices can be tragic.”
says Inspector John Periversoff, Haldimand County OPP Detachment Commander.
He
continues to say, “Demonstrate road sense, travel at the speed limit,
use the safety equipment provided in your vehicle and don't use cell phones
while driving unless you have a hands free device. Remember that collisions don't just happen,
they are caused!”
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Contact:
Cst. Mark Foster
Phone:
905 – 772 - 3322
FROM/DE: Haldimand
County Detachment DATE:
31 August 2010
72 Hwy #54
Cayuga, Ont.
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FATAL MOTORCYCLE COLLISION, DRIVERS IDENTIFIED
(HALDIMAND COUNTY, ON.)
– Haldimand County OPP continues to investigate a fatal motorcycle
collision which occurred at a County Hwy
#56 and Hwy #3 Haldimand County
address.
On Monday August
30th, 2010 at approximately 11:15 am a grey Dodge van being operated by 91 year old
Roy STEWART of Haldimand County
was southbound on County Hwy
#56 when he entered the intersection of Hwy #3 and was struck by an eastbound
Suzuki motorcycle.
The driver of the motorcycle 54 year old Allan TIGCHELAAR
of Haldimand
County, ON. sustained life
threatening injuries and was transported to Dunnville
War Memorial Hospital
by Haldimand County
paramedics after receiving emergency medical aid. Shortly after arriving at the hospital the
54 year old was pronounced deceased.
Mr Stewart and his passenger 86 year old Mabel STEWART of
Haldimand County, ON. sustained minor injuries and were transported to Dunnville
War Memorial Hospital
for treatment.
Haldimand County
Fire Department as well attended the scene and provided assistance to the
injured.
Volunteers from Victim Services of Haldimand / Norfolk
/ New Credit are assisting with support of the affected families.
OPP Technical Traffic Collision Investigators are assisting
with the investigation.
A post mortem examination is to be conducted today Tuesday August 31st, 2010
to determine the cause of death.
Stop signs are present at this intersection for north and
south bound traffic.
Hwy #3 and County Hwy
#56 was closed for 7 ½ hours to allow for investigation.
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Contact:
Cst. Mark Foster
Phone:
905 – 772 - 3322
FROM/DE: Haldimand
County Detachment DATE:
30 August 2010
72 Hwy #54
Cayuga, Ont.
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DISTURBANCE RESULTS IN CRIMINAL CHARGES (LP10233421)
(HALDIMAND COUNTY, ON.)
– Haldimand County OPP has charged a 27 year old Hamilton,
ON. man with numerous criminal offences
after attending a Young Road,
Dunnville, Haldimand County
address.
On Saturday
August 28th, 2010 at approximately 1:35 am Police attended the Young
Road address to find the 27 year old being
restrained by family members after he had been involved in an altercation at
the residence. When officers attempted
to gain control of the suspect he refused and continued fighting with
officers. He was eventually restrained
but continually shouted profanities at the officers and anyone within the
immediate vicinity causing a disturbance.
As the male was escorted to the police car, he spit at the
officers while continuing to struggle in attempts to break free.
He was eventually secured in the police car and escorted
to Haldimand County
OPP detachment for processing.
Charged with Assault, Assault Police, Resist Arrest, Mischief
and Cause Disturbance in 27 year old Ryan TENBRINKE of Hamilton,
ON.
He is to appear in Provincial Court,
Cayuga at a later date to answer to the charges.
ROBBERY CHARGES (LP10233010)
(HALDIMAND COUNTY, ON.)
- Haldimand County OPP has charged a
22 year old Haldimand County man with Robbery after investigating the an
incident at a Shetland St., Caledonia, Haldimand County, ON. address.
On Friday August
27th, 2010 at approximately 7:50 pm two teenaged males where approached by the 22
year old man who demanded cigarettes and money from them, while threatening
them with a weapon. The two turned
over a small quantity of cigarettes and money before the suspect fled the
area on a bicycle.
Police were contacted and provided with a description of the
suspect who was located a short time later on Argyle
St., Caledonia. He was
subsequent arrested.
Charged with 2 counts of Robbery is 22 year old Joshua
GORDYN of Haldimand County, ON. He is to appear in Provincial
Court, Cayuga at a later date to answer to the
charges.
FRAUD, MALE CHARGED (RM10087826)
(HALDIMAND COUNTY, ON.)
– Haldimand County OPP has charged a 46 year old Six
Nations, ON. man with several
fraud charges after investigating a several frauds across Haldimand
County, ON.
On Wednesday
August 3rd, 2010 a local resident was approached by a
lone male at his rural property and was offered a truck load of gravel for a
nominal price. The 65 year old
resident thought the offer was reasonable and handed over the cash with a
promise that the gravel would be delivered within a couple of hours. The gravel was not delivered.
Police were notified and conducted an investigation. Through their investigation it was
discovered that residents in the County
of Brant had also been defrauded in
this type of deal over the past several months.
As a result of the investigation Police have now charged
46 year old Paul HENHAWK of Six Nations, ON. with 5 counts of Fraud under
$5000 dollars. He is to appear in Provincial Court,
Cayuga at a later date to answer to the charges.
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Contact:
Cst. Mark Foster
Phone:
905 – 772 - 3322
FROM/DE: Haldimand
County Detachment DATE:
30 August 2010
72 Hwy #54
Cayuga, Ont.
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FATAL MOTORCYCLE COLLISION
(HALDIMAND COUNTY, ON.)
– Haldimand County OPP is currently investigating a fatal motorcycle
collision at a County Hwy
#56 and Hwy #3 Haldimand County
address.
This morning Monday August 30th, 2010 at
approximately 11:15 am a grey Dodge van being operated by a 91 year old
Haldimand County man was southbound on County Hwy #56 when he entered the
intersection of Hwy #3 and was struck by an eastbound Suzuki motorcycle.
The driver of the motorcycle a 54 year old Haldimand
County man sustained life threatening injuries and was transported to
Dunnville War Memorial Hospital by Haldimand County paramedics after
receiving emergency medical aid.
Shortly after arriving at the hospital the 54 year old was pronounced
deceased.
The 91 year old driver of the Dodge van sustained minor
injuries and was also transported to Dunnville
War Memorial Hospital.
Haldimand County
Fire Department as well attended the scene and provided assistance to the
injured.
Volunteers from Victim Services of Haldimand / Norfolk
/ New Credit are assisting with support of the affected families.
OPP Technical Traffic Collision Investigators are
assisting with the investigation.
A post mortem examination is to be conducted on Tuesday August 31st, 2010
to determine the cause of death.
Stop signs are present at this intersection for north and
south bound traffic.
Hwy #3 and County Hwy
#56 will be closed to through traffic for the next several hours to allow for
investigation.
Identities being withheld pending notification of next of
kin.
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Contact:
Cst. Mark Foster
Phone:
905 – 772 - 3322
FROM/DE: HALDIMAND
COUNTY OPP DETACHMENT DATE:
25 August 2010
OPP ASKING FOR ASSISTANCE FROM THE PUBLIC (LP10225596)
(HALDIMAND COUNTY, ON.)
– Haldimand County OPP is asking for assistance from the public with an
ongoing investigation into a reported robbery that occurred at a Main St. S.
Hagersville, Haldimand County
address.
On Friday August 20th, 2010 at approximately
11:50 am a lone female reported that she was loading her groceries at the No
Frills grocery store located at 160 Main St. S. Hagersville when an unknown
female exited the rear of a red SUV that was parked behind her vehicle. The unknown female then grabbed her purse
and in an attempt to retrieve her purse back the female was assaulted by the
female suspect.
The vehicle then fled the area and was last seen heading
south bound on Highway 6, Haldimand
County.
The
suspects are described as being:
#1)
– (DRIVER) Male, short/shaved head wearing a dark ball cap.
#2)
– Female, tan complexion, red hair in a ponytail, Approximately
5’2” – 5’17” tall, thin-medium build, and
wearing denim shorts, dark hoody with short sleeves.
The
vehicle is described as an older red/orange SUV style with dark tinted
windows.
The
Haldimand County OPP is treating this as an isolated incident and
asking the public for assistance. Anyone that may have observed any
suspicious person(s) or activity in the vicinity around the time of the
incident or has any information regarding this robbery is asked to call the
Haldimand County OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or CRIME STOPPERS at 1-800-222-8477.
(1-800-222-TIPS).
FOR HALDIMAND COUNTY
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Contact: Cst. Kari Lee
Phone: 519-426-3434
FROM/DE: HALDIMAND
COUNTY OPP
DETACHMENT DATE: 24 August 2010
9-1-1, Emergencies Only Please!
(HALDIMAND COUNTY, ON.) - When an urgent situation
requires police, fire or ambulance the number to call is 9-1-1, but as the numbers reflect, the 9-1-1 system is widely
misused. Over the past weekend Haldimand County OPP received
approximately 101 calls for service with 18 of the calls being false 9-1-1-
calls.
All of these calls were not 9-1-1 emergencies. Some were deliberate acts of mischief
and accidental misdials or children playing with the phone. But, far
too often 9-1-1 is used
because it’s convenient, easy to remember and causes immediate action.
These calls waste time, money and may interfere with the
delivery of resources to a true emergency.
A 9-1-1 call should be made only when people or
property at risk. Examples include fires, crimes in progress or
medical emergencies.
Haldimand County
has enhanced 9-1-1 service
so the address the call originated from is automatically located, wireless phones
excepted. In addition, our Provincial Communications Centre has access to a
language line with interpreters available who speak more than 140
languages.
In summary, it’s a great service, so use it wisely;
your life might depend on it!
FOR HALDIMAND COUNTY
OPP
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Contact: Cst. Kari Lee
Phone: 519-426-3434
FROM/DE: Haldimand
County
Detachment
DATE: 24 August 2010
72 Hwy #54
Cayuga, Ont.
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STRICT IS FAIR CONTINUES
(HALDIMAND COUNTY, ON.) – Haldimand County OPP
detachment’s “Strict is Fair” program continues to be a
priority across the County.
As part of the ongoing program, a R.A.D.A.R. messaging board
will be utilized across the County over the next couple of weeks, to bring
drivers attention to their speed. In today’s fast paced society,
quiet often drivers are concentrating on what they have to do instead of
concentrating on what they are doing “DRIVING”.
The messaging board is a reminder to check your
speed. It will be displayed at a variety of locations across the County
primarily where complaints of speeding have occurred.
“Please do your part in keeping our road safe.
Concentrate on driving and obey the speed limit. By doing your part, our
County will be a safer place to live, work and play.” Comments Staff
Sergeant Mike Rigby, Operations Manager, Haldimand
County OPP.
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For Haldimand County OPP
Contact: Cst. Kari Lee
Phone: 519 – 426- 3434
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