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FROM/DE: Eastern Region Headquarters DATE: August 31, 2010
For
Immediate Release
School Buses
are Returning
(Smiths Falls, Ontario) - Once again, the time has come
for motorists to be on the look out for our Region’s youth as our kids
head back to school. The Ontario
Provincial Police want to remind everyone that school buses will be back in
action on Tuesday, September 7, 2010.
OPP officers will be out ensuring that motorists are
reminded of the rules of the road in regards to school buses, and
pedestrians.
Section 175(11) of
the Highway Traffic Act states, “Every driver or street car
operator, when meeting on a highway, other than a highway with a median
strip, a stopped school bus that has its overhead red signal-lights flashing,
shall stop before reaching the bus and shall not proceed until the bus moves
or the overhead red signal-lights have stopped flashing.” R.S.O. 1990.
The fine for failing to stop for a school bus with lights
flashing is $400.00
accompanied by a victim fine surcharge.
Many of our children walk to school and motorists should
beware of the increased pedestrian traffic around our local schools, as
children make their way for their first exciting day. Reduced speeds in some school zones will
again be in affect, so beware, we’ll be watching. Please also be aware that when you are
charged with certain offences, including speeding, the fines are increased
and in some cases doubled, in Community Safety Zones. A community safety zone is any areas with
signs near schools, daycares or any other designated area.
Let’s make
it a safe school year!
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Contact: Janice Sawbridge
Phone: 613-433-6365
FROM/DE: DATE:
30 August 2010
RELEASE FOR THE WEEK OF 23 August – 30 Aug 2010
During the week of August 23 – August 30, 2010, there were 95 calls for
service in the Killaloe/Whitney Detachment area.
During the week of the August 23 – August 30, 2010 there were nine
motor vehicle collisions.
(Bonnechere Valley Township,
ON) On August
27, 2010 Provincial Constable MaryAnn Hebner was dispatched to a
motor vehicle collision that occurred on Fourth Chute
Road, Bonnechere
Valley Township. A 25 year old male of Bromley
Township was operating a 2000 Toyota
Corolla when his vehicle entered the ditch and caught on fire. As a result of further investigation the
male was subsequently charged with Over 80mg of contrary to section 253(1)(b)
of the Criminal Code of Canada.
(Madawaska Valley Township,
ON)
On August 28, 2010
Provincial Constable Crystal Pearce was dispatched to a motor vehicle
collision on Hopefield Road,
Madawaska Valley
Township. A 29 year old male was operating a
motorcycle when he entered the ditch.
The male was taken to St. Francis Memorial Hospital and then air lifted
to Ottawa. The investigation is continuing.
(Madawaska Valley Township,
ON)
On August 26, 2010
Provincial Constable Trevor MacInnis was dispatched to a single vehicle motor
vehicle collision that occurred on Highway 60, Madawaska
Valley Township. Allan Brown, 45 years of age of Aweres
Township was operating a 2006
Western semi-tractor when his vehicle entered the ditch resulting in some
diesel spilling into a creek. The
Ministry of Environment was contacted.
The highway was shut down in order to accommodate the tow. No charges.
(North Algona Wilberforce Township,
ON)
On August 27, 2010
Provincial Constable Julie Bourgoin received a complaint of a loaded logging
truck that had struck guide rails on Highway 60 and left the scene failing to
report the damage. Further
investigation resulted in 45 year old Chris Schroeder of North
Algona Wilberforce
Township being charged with
Section 199 of the Highway Traffic Act – Fail to report accident.
HIGH MILER
(Killaloe Hagarty
Richards Township,
ON) Provincial Constable Brian Lizotte
was on general patrol on August 27,
2010 when he had a Nissan enter the radar at 138km/h. As a result a 34 year old male of Kitchener
was charged with section 172(1) – Stunt Driving, contrary to the
Highway Traffic Act. His vehicle was
subsequently towed and he will receive an automatic 7 day driving licences
suspension.
IMPAIRED DRIVER
(North Algona Wilberforce Township,
ON)
On Friday August 27, 2010
Sgt Mark Mackisoc was on general patrol when he conducted a motor vehicle
stop. Provincial Constable Brian
Lizotte attended the scene as well and an investigation ensued as to the
sobriety of the driver of the vehicle.
As a result a 43 year old male of Bonnechere
Valley Township
was subsequently charged with Over 80mg of alcohol contrary to section
253(1)(b) of the Criminal Code of Canada.
THEFT
(Algonquin Provincial Park,
ON)
Killaloe/Whitney OPP are investigating the theft of a cream colored, 16’ Novacraft Tripper
canoe. The canoe had been left at the Pog
Lake Dam
and some time between 8:30pm on
August 27 and 10:00pm on August 28, 2010 unknown person(s)
removed the canoe. If you have any
information contact the Killaloe OPP or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS.
BREAK AND ENTER
(Bonnechere Valley Township,
ON)
Provincial Constable Ryan Szczygiel is investigating the break and
enter to a trailer on Rocky Point Drive,
Bonnechere Valley
Township. Unknown person(s) entered the cottage some
time during the week of 23-29 August and removed food and alcohol. If anyone has any information contact the
Killaloe OPP or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS.
MARIHUANA PLANTS LOCATED
(North Algona Wilberforce Township,
ON)
Provincial Constable Chris Miller and Provincial Constable Mike
Recoskie were dispatched to an address on Lovers
Lane, North Algona Wilberforce Township. The officers received information that
there were marihuana plants growing.
Upon their arrival officers removed 36 full size marihuana
plants.
SAFETY TIP FOR THE WEEK
It is that time of year when police receive tips about
various marihuana grows throughout the detachment area. If you suspect marihuana plants are growing
on crown land or in a field, police advise you to call and the appropriate
steps will be taken to ensure the plants are destroyed.
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Contact: Provincial Constable Darcy Nicol
Phone: 613-757-2600
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