KIRKLAND LAKE MEDIA RELEASES

DETACHMENT COMMANDER –  S/SGT DON GOARD

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Kirkland Lake OPP                                                               RELEASE:    Immediate 

                                                                                                                                                                                         

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                                                Moose Sightings

 

(Kirkland Lake, Ont. ) – The Kirkland Lake OPP have been receiving reports of moose sightings along area highways and roadways. One animal was struck and killed along Highway 66 east of Larder lake. The incident occurred at approximately 2:00 p.m. on the 24th of April, 2008.

 

With the warmer weather upon us, moose have started to come to the shoulders and ditches of our area highways to get the salt that had been put on over the past winter. Also with this, the mosquito and black fly population begins to grow and the moose seek the open spaces of the highway so the breeze will keep the flies away.

 

Please for the remainder of the spring be attentive and watch both ahead of you and to the sides while driving. Moose are unpredictable and will run into the path of an approaching vehicle. If you see a moose, slow down and proceed with caution. If you want to stop and see the animal, signal your intentions and pull over to the shoulder so as not to interfere with other traffic.

 

“During this period of time, reduce your speed and drive defensively. Remember, many moose have caused serious personal injuries or death. Help preserve our public’s safety as well as conserving our natural resources. They don’t know any better, we do”, said Staff/Sgt Don Goard Kirkland Lake OPP Detachment Commander.

 

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Contact:  Cst Emile Lamothe  1-888-310-1122

Detachment Commander: S/Sgt Don Goard

 

 

Kirkland Lake OPP                                                               RELEASE:    25 Apr 2008 

                                                                                                                                                                                         

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                                   Man Held For a Bail Hearing

 

(Kirkland Lake, Ont.) – Members of the Kirkland Lake OPP have charged a local man with break enter and commit an indictable offence, assault, mischief under $5,000, possession of a controlled substance and fail to comply with an undertaking. The charges stem from the forcible entry of an apartment located at 54 Prospect Avenue in Kirkland Lake. Entry was gained into the home by forcing a window open.

 

Once inside, the accused and the home owner engaged in a confrontation which ended with the accused leaving the scene. The subsequent investigation led to the arrest of the accused in the area of McCamus Avenue in Kirkland Lake. Seized as a result of the arrest was some marihuana. The incident occurred at approximately 7:15 p.m. on the 24th of April, 2008.

 

Charged is Jeffrey Dionne age 33 of Kirkland Lake. He was remanded into custody pending a bail hearing.

 

                  

                               Youth Charged With Threatening

 

(Kirkland Lake, Ont. ) – Members of the Kirkland Lake OPP have charged a Youth with threatening, personation with intent and failure to comply with a sentence order. The charges stem from a disturbance at an apartment located at 36 Duncan Avenue South in Kirkland Lake. The subsequent investigation and search of the area led to the arrest of the Youth. The incident occurred at approximately 11:45 a.m. on the 18th of April, 2008.

 

The Youth who cannot be identified due to provisions of the Youth Criminal Justice Act is scheduled to appear at the Youth Justice Court in Kirkland Lake on the 20th of May, 2008.

 

 

 

 

                                     Assault Leads To Arrest

 

(Chaput Hughes, Ont. ) – Members of the Kirkland Lake OPP have charged a Youth with assault. The charge stems from a disturbance on Government Road West in Chaput Hughes. The investigation led to the arrest of the accused. The incident occurred at approximately 12:45 p.m. on the 23rd of April, 2008.

 

The Youth is scheduled to appear at the Youth Justice Court in Kirkland Lake on the 13th of May, 2008. The Youth cannot be identified due to provisions of the Youth Criminal Justice Act.

 

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Contact:  Cst Emile Lamothe  1-888-310-1122

Detachment Commander:  S/Sgt Don Goard

 

 

 

Kirkland Lake OPP                                                                        RELEASE:   18 Apr 08 

                                                                                                                                                                                        

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                                     Trio Charged After Search

 

(Swastika, Ont.) – Members of the Kirkland Lake OPP have charged two men and a woman each with possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking. The charges stem from the investigation into illegal drug related activities in the Kirkland Lake area. It culminated with the execution of a search warrant at a residence located on Swastika Avenue in Swastika, Ontario.

 

Seized as a result of the search was marihuana, money and drug paraphernalia. The estimated value of the drugs and money seized is approximately $9,000. The incident occurred at approximately 11:00 a.m. on the 16th of April, 2008.

 

Charged are Micheal Bond age 50, Eileen Bond age 52 and Joshua Bond age 24 all from Swastika, Ontario. The accused persons are all scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Kirkland Lake on the 27th of May, 2008.

 

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Contact:  Cst Emile lamothe  1-888-310-1122

Detachment Commander:  S/Sgt Don Goard

 

 

Kirkland Lake OPP                                                                        RELEASE:  17 Apr 08 

                                                                                                                                                                                         

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                                              Bicycles Are Back

 

(Kirkland Lake, Ont.) – Spring is here and with it comes our children on bicycles. Parents should make a few simple safety checks to ensure a summer of accident free bicycling for their kids. Before giving your child his or her bike it should be sized to make sure it’s still the right fit for the child. Other equipment to check is:

 

the chain should fit snuggly

brakes checked for proper operation

tires inflated to recommended pressure

horn or bell in good working order

reflectors white at the front/ red at the rear

make sure no spokes are bent or broken

check that pedals are on securely and in good condition

if night riding a headlight is required

 

After checking the bike parents should have their child take a short ride with the bike in a safe area to ensure it is working properly. This will help spot any potential problems before they get too far from home.

 

Each year children will be seriously injured or die in bicycle accidents and most of them from head injuries. You can’t predict when an accident will happen but you can prepare for one. Up to 85%of serious head injuries could be prevented by wearing a helmet. It is important to wear a helmet whenever riding and it’s also the law for those under the age of 18 years.

 

“Please don’t let your child become a statistic, have them practice safe bicycling and that means wearing an approved helmet every time they get on a bicycle”, stated Staff/Sgt Don Goard Detachment Commander Kirkland Lake OPP.

 

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Contact:  Cst Emile Lamothe  1-888-310-1122

Detachment Commander:  S/Sgt Don Goard

 

 

 

 

Kirkland Lake OPP                                                                        RELEASE:  16 Apr 08 

                                                                                                                                                                                         

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                                2008 Spring Seat Belt Campaign

 

(Kirkland Lake, Ont. ) – The Ontario Provincial Police Spring Seat Belt Campaign begins today April 16th and runs through to Sunday, April 27th. Members of the Kirkland Lake OPP Detachment are participating in this important road safety initiative. Police officers understand the importance of seat belt use and want to ensure that you and your passengers are buckled in safely. Roadway users can expect to see the familiar OPP roadside stop checks as officers look for proper seat belt use.

 

Drivers are legally responsible for ensuring that passengers under the age of 16 are properly buckled up in a seat belt, an appropriate child car seat or booster seat. Also on the 1st of December, 2006 the new “One Person, One Seat Belt” legislation (Bill 148) came into effect requiring every occupant in a motor vehicle to be buckled up properly while traveling in Ontario. This closed the gap in previous legislation that allowed more passengers than seatbelts.

 

Locally in the 2007 Spring Seat Belt Campaign officers from the Kirkland Lake OPP checked 5,164 vehicles and as a result 41 people were charged for not wearing their seat belts.

 

Remember the difference between the belted person’s stopping distance and the unbelted person’s is significant. It’s often the difference between life and death.

 

“Make sure as a driver you do your part, buckle up and make sure all your passengers are properly secured, remember seat belts save lives”, Stated Staff/Sgt Don Goard Detachment Commander Kirkland Lake OPP.

 

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Contact:  Cst Emile Lamothe  1-888-310-1122

Detachment Commander:  S/Sgt Don Goard

 

 

Kirkland Lake OPP                                                                        RELEASE:  14 Apr 2008 

                                                                                                                                                                                        

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                                        Man Charged With Theft

 

(Kirkland Lake, Ont.) – Members of the Kirkland Lake OPP have charged a local man with theft under $5,000, possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000, two counts of breach of probation and fail to comply with an undertaking.

 

The charges stem from the theft of property from a business located on Government Road West in Kirkland Lake. The subsequent investigation led to a short foot chase. It culminated with the arrest of the accused in the yard of a residence located on Government Road West. The stolen property was recovered by police at the scene. The incident occurred at approximately 7:45 p.m. on the 13th of April, 2008.

 

Charged is Shane Boucher age 21 of Kirkland Lake. He was remanded into custody pending a bail hearing.

 

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Contact:  Cst Emile Lamothe  1-888-310-1122

Detachment Commander:  S/Sgt Don Goard

 

 

Kirkland Lake OPP                                                                        RELEASE:  10 April 08

                                                                                                                                                                                         

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                              Search Warrant Leads To Charges

 

(Kirkland Lake, Ont.) – Members of the Kirkland Lake OPP along with the assistance of the North East Region OPP Canine Unit have charged a local man with two counts of possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking. The charges stem from the investigation into illegal drug related activities in the Kirkland Lake area. It culminated with the execution of a search warrant at an apartment located at 67 Government Road East in Kirkland Lake.

 

Seized as a result of the search was ecstasy, marihuana and drug paraphernalia. The incident occurred at approximately 12:30 a.m. on the 7th of April, 2008.

 

Charged is Nathan Rondeau age 19 of Kirkland Lake. He is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Kirkland lake on the 10th of June, 2008.

 

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Contact:  Cst Emile Lamothe  1-888-310-1122

Detachment Commander:  S/Sgt Don Goard

 

 

 

 

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