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FROM/DE: HURON OPP DATE: September 2, 2010 IT SEEMED LIKE A GOOD IDEA… (Central Huron, ON) A 20 and 21 year old male are both happy to be back on solid ground. On August 31, 2010 at approximately 7:00 pm, the duo decided that they wanted to float in their rubber dingy on the Bayfield River from the Parr Line Bridge just north of Varna down into Bayfield. Armed with a cell phone and a flashlight only, they headed off on their adventure. When 1:00 am on the 1^st of September arrived, the father of one of the males called police for assistance. Huron OPP officers were innovative with their search techniques. The males were contacted by the OPP Communications Centre. Despite a dying battery on their phone, the males were instructed to call the Communications Centre when the sound of a police siren was loudest to them. A cruiser then patrolled along Mill Road with the siren activated until the males called in. At that point, officers began to make their way north off Mill Road towards Bayfield River both on foot and on OPP ATV’s. Four hours later, the tired and sheepish men were located. Parents advised that the dingy would soon be “history”. Thank goodness for happy endings. LP10237430 STOLEN V-ROD (South Huron, ON) Sometime during the night of July 30-31, 2010 a motorcycle was stolen from the back yard of a residence located on Algonquin Drive in South Huron. The motorcycle is described as a 2005 silver and black Harley Davidson V-ROD bearing Ontario marker 871Y2. A neighbourhood canvass at the time of the incident yielded no leads. The residence backs onto Huron Park Road which may have been used as the access location. Anyone with information is encouraged to call the Huron OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or CRIME STOPPERS- 1-800-222-T.I.P.S. (8477). LP10203837 -30- Contact: PC Joanna Van Mierlo E-mail: Joanna.vanmierlo@ontario.ca CRIME STOPPERS- 1-800-222-T.I.P.S. (8477) Perth County Crime Stoppers: www.pc-crimestoppers.ca Huron County Crime Stoppers: www.hc-cs.ca FROM/DE: HURON OPP 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- Contact: PC Joanna Van Mierlo E-mail: Joanna.vanmierlo@ontario.ca CRIME STOPPERS- 1-800-222-T.I.P.S. (8477) Perth County Crime Stoppers: www.pc-crimestoppers.ca Huron County Crime Stoppers: www.hc-cs.ca FROM/DE: HURON OPP DATE: August 30, 2010 #2 UPDATE TO OVERDUE TEEN INVESTIGATION (Huron East, ON) Police are still actively looking for 17 year old Brendan DIXON of Waterloo who went missing from a Seaforth residence on August 20, 2010. Dixon left the residence, where he was visiting with his family, at approximately 6:30 pm with plans to hitch hike back to Waterloo to see his friends. The last known communication with Dixon was on August 20^th at approximately 8:00 pm. It is believed that Brendan DIXON may have friends in Burlington, London, Barrie, Waterloo, Guelph, Oakville and Toronto and leads are being followed up in all those areas. Police need to locate DIXON to ensure he is safe and well. Once again, DIXON is described as: 5’11” (177 cm), 110 lbs (50 kg) with a slim build Medium length, straight brown hair Brown eyes Wearing blue T-shirt and blue jeans Anyone with any information on his whereabouts is being urged to contact the Huron OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or CRIME STOPPERS- 1-800-222-T.I.P.S. (8477). OVERDUE TEEN (HURON EAST, ON) – On Saturday August 21st at 6:25 pm, the Huron OPP received a report of an overdue teen. 17 year old Brendan Dixon of Waterloo was visiting a residence along Church Street, Seaforth with his family when he decided to hitch hike back to Waterloo. The Huron OPP are looking for information on Brendan’s whereabouts. Description: 5’11” (177 cm), 110 lbs (50 kg) with a slim build Medium length, straight brown hair Brown eyes Wearing blue T-shirt and blue jeans -30- Contact: PC Joanna Van Mierlo E-mail: Joanna.vanmierlo@ontario.ca CRIME STOPPERS- 1-800-222-T.I.P.S. (8477) Perth County Crime Stoppers: www.pc-crimestoppers.ca Huron County Crime Stoppers: www.hc-cs.ca FROM/DE: HURON OPP DATE: August 30, 2010 TRAFFIC STOP LEADS TO ARREST (Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh, ON) On August 30, 2010 at approximately 12:30 am, a Huron OPP officer was conducting stationary radar patrol on Blyth Road in Auburn. The officer observed a vehicle being operated in a manner to suggest that the driver may be impaired. The officer stopped the vehicle and upon speaking to the driver, made the assessment that the driver was impaired by alcohol. A vehicle search following the arrest yielded liquor and suspected cannabis marihuana. The lone male occupant of the vehicle was arrested and taken to the Huron OPP Detachment where he met with a qualified Intoxilizer Technician to provide two samples of his breath. The test results indicated that the accused had over three times the legal limit of alcohol in his system. As a result of the traffic stop and investigation, Donald VANDERHAAR (54) of Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh has been charged with one count of Impaired Driving, one count of Drive With Over 80 Milligrams of Alcohol and one count of Possession of a Controlled Substance – Cannabis Marihuana. He will answer to his charges in the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich on October 18, 2010. LP10235557 IT’S TIME TO START THINKING ABOUT SCHOOL SAFETY In just over one week, the children of Huron County will be heading back to school. As the commercial jingle says “It’s the most wonderful time of the year”. There will be much more traffic on the roadway and that will also make it a very hectic time of the year. Parents, we urge you to remind your children to walk and bike safely. All bikers under 18 are to be wearing a bike helmet. We ask that bikers keep their eyes and ears open for vehicles as many motorists do not pay attention to cyclists and walkers. I’m telling you this from numerous personal incidents on my own bike. Cyclists are required to follow the rules of the road just as other vehicles. The roadway is not the place for any stunt driving. Walkers please stay on the sidewalks and cross at intersections. As for school busses, Huron OPP Detachment Commander Inspector Dan Grant would like to remind all motorists of the legislation which took effect on September 1^st, 2005 that allows vehicle owners to be charged if their vehicle illegally passes a stopped school bus with its upper red lights flashing and stop arm extended. Previously, only the driver could be charged if he/she was identified. The fine for failing to stop for a school bus runs from $490 up to $2000 and six (6) demerit points. Each subsequent offence includes a fine of $1,000 up to $4,000, six (6) demerit points and possible jail time up to six (6) months. Drivers should also remember that whether on a city street, highway or township road, and regardless of the speed limit and the number of lanes, motorists travelling in both directions must stop when approaching a stopped school bus with its upper red lights flashing and stop arm extended. The only exception: on highways separated by a median, traffic coming from the opposite direction is NOT required to stop. Motorists, pedestrians and cyclists – we ask that you ALL stay alert and watch for each other. Following the rules of the road and remaining aware of your surroundings will get us off to a great start off another school year. The safety of our children remains our number one priority. -30- Contact: PC Joanna Van Mierlo E-mail: Joanna.vanmierlo@ontario.ca CRIME STOPPERS- 1-800-222-T.I.P.S. (8477) Perth County Crime Stoppers: www.pc-crimestoppers.ca Huron County Crime Stoppers: www.hc-cs.ca FROM/DE: HURON OPP DATE: August 26, 2010 AGRICULTURAL MISHAP RESULTS IN DEATH (MUNICIPALITY OF HURON EAST, ON) On Thursday August 26, 2010 shortly before 1:30 p.m., Huron County OPP officers were dispatched to a farm on Cardiff Rd. north east of Brussels where a male person had fallen into a grain storage silo. The Grey Township Fire Department and Huron ambulance crews also responded to the scene. The fire department with the assistance of a local feed company personnel and their equipment were able to empty the silo and located the male inside. The male did not have vital signs upon being located. Immediate attempts were made to resuscitate the male but these attempts proved unsuccessful. The male was identified as Larry Bray (59) from the Municipality of Huron East. -30- Contact: PC Kees Wijnands Phone: (519) 393-6123 E-mail: kees.wijnands@ontario.ca For PC.Joanna Van Mierlo E-mail: Joanna.vanmierlo@ontario.ca CRIME STOPPERS- 1-800-222-T.I.P.S. (8477) Perth County Crime Stoppers: www.pc-crimestoppers.ca Huron County Crime Stoppers: www.hc-cs.ca FROM/DE: Huron OPP DATE: August 24, 2010 OVERDUE TEEN BRENDAN DIXON (HURON EAST, ON) – On Saturday August 21st at 6:25 pm, the Huron OPP received a report of an overdue teen. 17 year old Brendan Dixon of Waterloo was visiting a residence along Church Street, Seaforth with his family when he decided to hitch hike back to Waterloo. The Huron OPP are looking for information on Brendan’s whereabouts. Description: 5’11” (177 cm), 110 lbs (50 kg) with a slim build Medium length, straight brown hair Brown eyes Wearing blue T-shirt and blue jeans Anyone having information that can assist Police with investigations is asked to call Huron OPP at 519-524-8314 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222 -TIPS (8477). OPP Dispatch – 1-888-310-1122 - 30 - Contact: Cst Kevin Martin Community Services/Media Relations South Bruce OPP Phone: 519 396 3341 x3955
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