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FROM/DE: HURON OPP DATE: 02JULY2009 MALES ARRESTED AFTER BREACHING RELEASE CONDITIONS (Central Huron, ON) On June 30, 2009 shortly after 1:00 am Huron OPP officers were dispatched to the report of a male entering an unlocked vehicle in Clinton. The male was located a short time later and it was confirmed that he had been the person entering the vehicles. A check of the male by police confirmed that he was bound by certain conditions at the time of the incident and he was arrested for breaching those conditions. An 18 year old North Huron male is currently being held in police custody facing two counts of Breach Recognizance. He will be brought before the Goderich Court on July 2, 2009. Unfortunately, citizens still have not bothered to listen to the message regarding locking vehicles when they are not occupied and removing all “attractors” from view, including coins. Thieves entering vehicles are doing so for such small things as pocket change. Police will continue to remind people of this very simple crime prevention strategy. LP09160038 THEFT OF ATV FROM GARAGE (North Huron, ON) At approximately 1:00 am on July 1, 2009 a resident at a Belgrave Road home was awakened to a noise and looked out her window only to watch the family ATV being driven away from the property. The person believed it may have been a sibling. In the morning it was determined that the vehicle had been stolen. The missing ATV was last seen westbound on Belgrave Road and northbound on Currie Line. Stolen: 2007 red Yamaha 450 Kodiak 4 wheel drive ATV with Ontario plates #59LE1. There are black aftermarket rims on the tires. Anyone with information is encouraged to call the Huron OPP at 1-800-310-1122 or CRIME STOPPERS- 1-800-222-T.I.P.S. (8477). LP09161343 -30- Contact: Pager: 1-888-840-9438 E-mail: Joanna.vanmierlo@ontario.ca CRIME STOPPERS- 1-800-222-T.I.P.S. (8477) CRIME ALERTS- http://www.crimealerts.net/ Please visit the OPP 100^th Anniversary website at www.opp100.ca for information about upcoming events, updates, images, video and other information relating to the OPP 100th Anniversary. www.tc.gc.ca FROM/DE: HURON OPP DATE: 29JUNE2009 #2 BREAK & ENTER TO FARM BUSINESS (Huron East, ON) Sometime during the night of June 25-26, 2009 unknown suspect(s) broke into a farm business yard on Sanctuary Line and stole several items. The gate to the yard was cut open and once inside, the thieves entered a pickup truck with the keys inside. The truck was hooked up to a trailer and an ATV was loaded. All three items were then driven out of the yard. Stolen items are: 2005 blue Ford F150 pickup truck with Ontario licence #5454WN 2002 black homebuilt steel utility trailer with Ontario licence #7403F 2002 grey Polaris Magnum ATV with Ontario marker #050C6 The investigation remains ongoing and anyone with information is encouraged to call the Huron OPP at 1-800-310-1122 or CRIME STOPPERS- 1-800-222-T.I.P.S. (8477). LP09155935 DRIVER CHARGED WITH OVER 80 On June 27, 2009 at approximately 1:00 am, a vehicle stopped by a Huron OPP officer shortly after leaving a Goderich restaurant. While speaking to the driver, the officer detected the odour of an alcoholic beverage. The officer made a demand for the driver to provide a sample of his breath at the roadside and the driver complied. The result however was a fail. The driver was then arrested and taken back to the Huron Detachment where he met with a qualified Breathalyzer Technician to provide two more samples of his breath. The readings confirmed that he had over two times the legal limit of alcohol in his system at the time of driving. As a result of the investigation, Gerald Cox (24) of Hamilton was charged with one count of Drive With Over 80 Milligrams of Alcohol. He is scheduled to return to Goderich Court on August 10, 2009. LP09156892 -30- Contact: Pager: 1-888-840-9438 E-mail: Joanna.vanmierlo@ontario.ca CRIME STOPPERS- 1-800-222-T.I.P.S. (8477) CRIME ALERTS- http://www.crimealerts.net/ Please visit the OPP 100^th Anniversary website at www.opp100.ca for information about upcoming events, updates, images, video and other information relating to the OPP 100th Anniversary. "Veuillez visiter le site web pour le 100e anniversaire de l'OPP à www.opp100.ca pour des informations sur les événements prochains, mises à jour, photos, vidéos et autres informations concernants le 100e anniversaire de l'OPP. FROM/DE: HURON OPP DATE: 29JUNE2009 COLLISION SENDS TWO TO HOSPITAL (Huron East, ON) At approximately 3:30 pm on June 28^th, a motorcycle with two riders and a car collided at the intersection of Cranbrook Road and Livingston Line in Huron East. The motorcycle had been travelling south on Livingston Line which is controlled with a Yield sign. The car was travelling west on Cranbrook Road. The two motorcycle riders were initially taken to the Listowel Hospital but were then taken to London Health Sciences Center for treatment of critical injuries. The 48 year old male driver and the 47 year old female passenger are both from the Kitchener area. The car was being driven by a 17 year old male with a 44 year old female passenger. They are both from the Brussels area. The two occupants of the car were treated at the scene for minor injuries. Both had been wearing their seatbelts. The intersection was closed for several hours as OPP Technical Collision Investigators examined the scene. The investigation continues and charges may be pending. LP09158676 -30- Contact: Pager: 1-888-840-9438 E-mail: Joanna.vanmierlo@ontario.ca CRIME STOPPERS- 1-800-222-T.I.P.S. (8477) CRIME ALERTS- http://www.crimealerts.net/ Please visit the OPP 100^th Anniversary website at www.opp100.ca for information about upcoming events, updates, images, video and other information relating to the OPP 100th Anniversary. "Veuillez visiter le site web pour le 100e anniversaire de l'OPP à www.opp100.ca pour des informations sur les événements prochains, mises à jour, photos, vidéos et autres informations concernants le 100e anniversaire de l'OPP. FROM/DE: HURON OPP DATE: 26JUNE2009 SPEEDING LEADS TO DRUG CHARGES (Huron East, ON)On June 23, 2009 at approximately 10:00 pm, Huron OPP officers stopped a vehicle on Kinburn Line in Huron East after it was seen to be speeding. While speaking with the two males inside the car, the officer saw suspected marihuana plants inside the vehicle. The two males were arrested and both have been charged. Keith McMahon (20) of Central Huron and Tyler Listman (18) of Central Huron have each been charged with one count of Production of a Controlled Substance and one count of Possession of a Controlled Substance – Marihuana. Both are scheduled to return to Goderich Court on August 17, 2009. LP09153726 WHO OWNS THE ROAD? WE ALL DO…. BIKE’S AND CARS Cycling is a fun, healthy and an inexpensive way to get around, whether you cycle to and from work, school, or for recreation. Hazards can be avoided when you have good handling and traffic skills The Ontario Highway Traffic Act (HTA) defines the bicycle as a vehicle that belongs on the road however, riding on the road means mixing with other traffic. This is only safe when all traffic uses the same rules of the road. When everyone operates under these rules, actions become more predictable. Drivers can anticipate your moves and plan accordingly. Likewise, you too can anticipate and deal safely with the actions of others. The bicycle, by nature, differs from most other vehicles in two important ways. First, the bicycle is very narrow. Consequently, where most vehicles use a full lane, the bicycle uses only a fraction of a lane. Second, the bicycle is often slower than most other vehicles. In urban areas, cyclists generally move at one-third to two-thirds the speed of the traffic around them, except where traffic congestion slows cars and trucks. However, in rural areas, or on faster roads the difference is much greater. WHERE DO YOU RIDE? Because of the special nature of the bicycle, there are two rules of the road to which cyclists must pay special attention. slower traffic stays right. slower traffic must give way to faster traffic when safe and practical. These rules generally apply this way: cyclists should ride close to the right hand edge of the road without a curb, or about one meter from a curb, when it is safe to do so, unless they are turning left or going faster than other vehicles. TAKING A LANE In urban areas where a curb lane is too narrow to share safely with a motorist, it is legal to take the whole lane by riding in the centre of it. This action is safer than riding near the curb, which may encourage a motorist to squeeze by where there isn't sufficient room. If you are uncomfortable in the centre of the lane, take an alternate route. On high-speed roads, it is not safe to take the whole lane. LEGAL RESPONSIBILITY The following are key sections of the Highway Traffic Act concerning cyclists. HTA 144/136 -Traffic signals and signs - stop for red lights and stop signs and comply with all other signs. HTA 153 - One ways streets - ride in the designated direction on one-way streets. HTA 147 - Slow moving traffic - any vehicle moving slower than the normal traffic speed should drive in the right-hand lane, or as close as practicable to the right edge of the road except when preparing to turn left or when passing another vehicle. For cyclists, you must ride far enough out from the curb to maintain a straight line, clear of sewer grates, debris, potholes, and parked car doors. You may occupy any part of a lane when you safety warrants it. Never compromise your safety for the convenience of a motorist behind you. HTA 142 - Signaling a turn - before turning, look behind you and signal your turn. Cyclists can use their right arm to signal a right turn. HTA 140/144(29) - Crosswalks - stop for pedestrians at crosswalks and walk your bike when crossing at a crosswalk. HTA 175 (12) - Stopped School Buses - stop for stopped school buses when the upper alternating red lights are flashing and the stop arm is out. HTA 62 - Lights - a bike must have a white front light and a red rear light or reflector if you ride between ½ hour before sunset and ½ hour after sunrise. HTA 62 (17) - Reflective tape - a bike must have white reflective tape on the front forks and red reflective tape on the rear forks. HTA 75 (5) - Bell - a bike must have a bell or horn in good working order. HTA 64 - Brakes - a bike must have at least one brake system on the rear wheel. When you put on the brakes, you should be able to skid on dry, level pavement. HTA 218 - Identification - Cyclists must identify themselves when stopped by police for breaking traffic laws. The police officer will ask you for your correct name and address. HTA 178 - Passengers - Passengers are not allowed on a bicycle designed for one person. HTA 178 - Attaching to a vehicle - You are not permitted to attach yourself to the outside of another vehicle or streetcar for the purpose of "hitching a ride". HTA 104 - Helmets - Every cyclist under the age of eighteen must wear an approved bicycle helmet. Parents or guardians shall not knowingly permit cyclists under sixteen to ride without a helmet. HTA 179 - Dismounted bicyclist - Cyclists are required to ride on the right-hand side of the road. If you are walking your bike on a highway where there are no sidewalks, you are considered a pedestrian and you should walk on the left-hand side of the road facing traffic. If it is not safe for you to cross the road to face traffic, you may walk your bike on the right-hand side of the road. HTA 165 (a) – Open vehicle door improperly – No motorist shall open the door of a motor vehicle on a highway without first taking precautions to ensure that his or her act will not interfere with the movement of or endanger any other person or vehicle. This means that motorists are also not allowed to open their vehicle doors if it their action will interfere with a cyclist or endanger a cyclist. BE SEEN AND HEARD Because bicycles are one of the smallest vehicles on the road, it is important for cyclists to be as visible as possible to other road users at all times. This means wearing white or bright coloured clothing when your ride. A white or yellow helmet (particularly one with reflective material on it) also helps to make you more visible. -30- Contact: Pager: 1-888-840-9438 E-mail: Joanna.vanmierlo@ontario.ca CRIME STOPPERS- 1-800-222-T.I.P.S. (8477) CRIME ALERTS- http://www.crimealerts.net/ Please visit the OPP 100^th Anniversary website at www.opp100.ca for information about upcoming events, updates, images, video and other information relating to the OPP 100th Anniversary. "Veuillez visiter le site web pour le 100e anniversaire de l'OPP à www.opp100.ca pour des informations sur les événements prochains, mises à jour, photos, vidéos et autres informations concernants le 100e anniversaire de l'OPP.
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