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2008 Purple Ribbon Campaign: Don’t Drink and Drive Sarnia, ON
– With more than 75
drivers charged with impaired driving on Sarnia-Lambton roads already this
year, drinking and driving continues to be a major concern for police in To increase awareness of alcohol’s
most visible and negative outcome in Sarnia-Lambton, Lambton Drug Awareness
Action Committee (LDAAC) will launch its annual Purple Ribbon Campaign on May 14 at The intersection, the site of a fatal
alcohol-related collision that claimed the life of Roberta MacIntosh and
severely injured her husband Ralph MacIntosh, is being used as a backdrop to
heighten understanding of the link between alcohol and adverse problems of
impaired driving. Mr. MacIntosh will be in attendance to
place a purple ribbon at the site, one of 35 locations across LDAAC chair Art Speed says
“What is it about
alcohol that makes some people lose all cognitive function? We all know impaired driving can have deadly
consequences. A lot of pain and suffering could have easily been avoided by
not drinking and driving. We hope people start to get the message that if
you’re going to drink, take a cab, call a friend or stay
overnight.” In 2007, Lambton OPP and
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For more information contact, LDAAC chair Art Speed at 519 336-8886 or Cst John REURINK FROM: Lambton
OPP
RELEASE: 09May08 8:10am Highway 402 Cross Over to Take Affect Motorists are advised that the
Highway 402 crossover is anticipated to take affect on East of Following the completion of the lane cross
over, the westbound lanes of Highway 402 will be closed until the fall of
2008 while construction crews remove the existing westbound roadway and
rebuild it. Speed limits in the construction area will be reduced and posted
along the roadway affected by the construction. The off and on ramps at westbound 402 and The truck scales on eastbound 402 will
remain accessible as well. During this construction period, OPP will
maintain a presence on Highway 402 to ensure that motorists are complying
with the reduced speed. Remember that speeding fines are doubled
in construction areas when workers are present. For the most up
to date releases on O.P.P. investigations across Lambton OPP needs the assistance of the public. If you have any
information that can assist Police with any investigation, please call the
OPP or CRIME STOPPERS ANONYMOUSLY at
1-800-222-8477. (1-800-222-TIPS). Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display and does not trace
calls. YOU COULD EARN A CASH REWARD IF YOUR INFORMATION IS SUCCESSFUL IN
APPREHENDING A SUSPECT. -30- Contact: Const. John Reurink FROM: Lambton
OPP
RELEASE: 09May08 8:00am Cyclist Injured – Driver Left Scene ( St Clair Twp, ON ) Lambton OPP are
investigating a collision involving a 7 year old cyclist and an unknown
vehicle that sent the child to hospital with injuries. It is reported that at around The child was taken to hospital with
non-life threatening injuries. He was treated at hospital for a bruised
forehead, and scrapes to his right elbow and knee. A proper bicycle helmet
would certainly have prevented the head injury sustained by the child. If anyone has any knowledge of who may be
responsible for striking this child, they are asked to contact Lambton OPP. This type of incident is something that
may become common , especially with summer approaching. Parents, always be sure that your children
are wearing a proper bicycle helmet when riding. Seven Day Suspension for Almost Double Posted
Limit ( It is alleged that shortly after 9:00pm on
the 8th of May, 2008, an officer was patrolling south on Highway
21 when he observed a car approaching in the opposite direction at what
was perceived to be traveling at an excessive speed. The officer activated the cruiser radar to
determine that the 2001 Chrysler Neon was being driven in excess of 150
kilometers per hour in an 80 kilometer per hour zone. The officer was able to
turn around an stop the offender. The teen will appear in LP08106300 For the most up
to date releases on O.P.P. investigations across Lambton OPP needs the assistance of the public. If you have any
information that can assist Police with any investigation, please call the
OPP or CRIME STOPPERS ANONYMOUSLY at
1-800-222-8477. (1-800-222-TIPS). Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display and does not trace
calls. YOU COULD EARN A CASH REWARD IF YOUR INFORMATION IS SUCCESSFUL IN
APPREHENDING A SUSPECT. -30- Contact: Const. John Reurink FROM: Lambton
OPP
RELEASE: 08May08 8:40am Truck Driver Faces Charge of Careless Driving ( It is alleged that at around Although the collision did not cause
closure of the highway, it did slow motorists during the morning commute. Break In to Shed at Seasonal Cottage ( Stolen from within was a
“Homelite” gas powered weed trimmer valued at $1340 dollars. French Fry Truck Targeted ( Entry was gained by breaking a lock on a
side sliding door. Taken as well was a small quantity of
cash, primarily in $5 dollar denominations.
For the most up
to date releases on O.P.P. investigations across Ontario , check out Lambton OPP needs the assistance of the public. If you have any
information that can assist Police with any investigation, please call the
OPP or CRIME STOPPERS ANONYMOUSLY at
1-800-222-8477. (1-800-222-TIPS). Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display and does not trace
calls. YOU COULD EARN A CASH REWARD IF YOUR INFORMATION IS SUCCESSFUL IN
APPREHENDING A SUSPECT. -30- Contact: Const. John Reurink FROM: Lambton
OPP
RELEASE: 06May08 8:30am “Big Cat” Sighting in Port Franks ( Lambton Shores, ON ) On the 5th of May
2008, a 69 year Port Franks resident reported a possible cougar sighting on
Patrick St in the Village of Port Franks. According to the witness, at
approximately 7:45 pm he was working on trailer in his driveway. At that
time, he heard some rustling in some bushes located about 20 feet away. When
he went to investigate, he witnessed a large cat walk out of the bushes
and across the laneway into another bush area. He then lost sight of the
animal. The cat was described as two tone brown,
light brown colour on top and a darker brown on the belly. The cat stood approximately
14-18 inches tall and was about 3ft in length. The animals’ head
was described as being large with longer fur. The man indicated that he
was sure it was a cat but had never seen one that large before. The animal was not aggressive and briefly
looked at the man before walking away. ATV Stolen From Shed ( Lambton Shores, ON ) Sometime between
11:30pm on the 4th of May and 6:00am on the 5th of May,
2008, thieves entered an unlocked implement shed at a Gordon Road property. Stolen was a 1985 Honda “Big
Red” 3 wheeler ATV with a off road vehicle plate # of 091FJ Suspect Steals Digital Camera From Photo Shop ( Petrolia, ON ) Lambton OPP are
investigating the theft of a digital camera and lens from Clouse Photo,
Petrolia Line, Petrolia. It is alleged that at around 12:45pm on
the 5th of May, 2008, a male suspect wearing no shirt walked into
the shop, immediately picked up a camera on display and quickly left the
store. The camera, valued at $840 is described as a Pentax K200D digital with
attached Pentax ALII SMC lens. He is described as being in his early
30’s, 6’ to 6’2” tall and extremely skinny. If anyone knows who may be responsible,
they are asked to call Lambton OPP or Crimestoppers. For the most up
to date releases on O.P.P. investigations across Ontario , check out Lambton OPP needs the assistance of the public. If you have any
information that can assist Police with any investigation, please call the
OPP or CRIME STOPPERS ANONYMOUSLY at
1-800-222-8477. (1-800-222-TIPS). Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display and does not trace
calls. YOU COULD EARN A CASH REWARD IF YOUR INFORMATION IS SUCCESSFUL IN
APPREHENDING A SUSPECT. -30- Contact: Const. John Reurink BEAT IDENTITY THEFT WITH SHRED-IT You
are invited to bring all your personal confidential material you can carry
for shredding A
SHRED-IT mobile truck will shred your PERSONAL documents FREE OF CHARGE Personnel
will also be on site to offer tips on how you can protect yourself against
identity theft. FRAUD PREVENTION COMMUNITY SHRED Presented
by: CORUNNA COMMUNITY POLICING COMMITTEE AND SHRED-IT
– Document Destruction www.shredit.com 1.800.69-SHRED SATURDAY MAY 10th, 2008 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM In the parking lot of St. Clair Township O.P.P Office Lyndock Street, Corunna FRAUD: Recognize it! Report it! Stop it! Identity theft
is the fastest growing form of consumer fraud in North
America. Consumers can protect themselves against identity
theft by regularly destroying confidential documents rather than
disposing of then in non-secure places such as garbage bags
or recycling bags where they can be stolen. Cst John REURINK FROM: Lambton
OPP
RELEASE: 05May08 12:00noon Charge Laid in “Head On” Crash
Investigation ( Enniskillen Twp, ON ) Following an
extensive investigation and consultation with the Crown Attorney,
Lambton OPP report that they have charged 57 year old Richard POWERS with
Careless Driving. At around 10:00am on the 28th
of April, 2008, a 2003 Honda Civic being driven by 29 year old Nathania
MacDOUGALL was traveling westbound on Courtright Line at Forest Road. At the
same time, a 1997 Ford pickup being driven by Richard POWERS was
traveling in the opposite direction. The two vehicles collided “head
on” at the intersection, in the westbound lanes. The force of the crash
caused the car to spin 180 degrees on the roadway coming to rest facing east. Nathania MacDOUGALL from Brooke-Alvinston
was trapped in the wreckage. Inwood volunteer fire department, using the
“Jaws of Life” were able to extricate her from the vehicle. She
was rushed to Bluewater Health-Petrolia site in critical condition. She was then
transferred to London Health Sciences by land ambulance with what were deemed
to be life threatening injuries. She is still listed in critical condition
this morning. Richard POWERS from Wallaceburg sustained
non-life threatening injuries. He was also taken to hospital in Petrolia
where he was initially treated. He remains in fair condition today at Chatham
Kent Health Alliance. LP08097902
For the most up
to date releases on O.P.P. investigations across Ontario , check out Lambton OPP needs the assistance of the public. If you have any
information that can assist Police with any investigation, please call the
OPP or CRIME STOPPERS ANONYMOUSLY at
1-800-222-8477. (1-800-222-TIPS). Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display and does not trace
calls. YOU COULD EARN A CASH REWARD IF YOUR INFORMATION IS SUCCESSFUL IN
APPREHENDING A SUSPECT. -30- Contact: Const. John Reurink FROM: Lambton
OPP
RELEASE: 05May08 9:00am Accused Faces Multiple Charges Following Drug
Warrant ( Brooke-Alvinston, ON ) On Friday,
the 2nd of May, 2008, at around 2:00pm, acting on authority of a
search warrant, officers from the OPP Community Drug Action Team ( CDAT ) and
Lambton OPP entered a residence on Francis St, Alvinston. It is alleged that officers found a
variety of illicit drugs within the home. Seized during the search was a
small quantity of suspected “Crack cocaine”, ¼ lb of
marihuana, 21 morphine tablets and 2 oxycodone tablets. The estimated street value of the seized
drugs is over $3,000. LP08100920 Search Warrant Executed on Second Alvinston
Residence ( Brooke-Alvinston, ON ) On Friday, the 2nd
of May, 2008, at around 11:00pm, acting on authority of a search warrant,
officers from the OPP Community Drug Action Team ( CDAT ) and Lambton OPP
entered a residence on Walnut St, Alvinston. It is alleged that officers found several
suspected marihuana plants at various stages of growth along with processed
marihuana. The estimated street value of the drugs is
approximately $16,000 dollars. RM08048262 Impaired Driver Arrested on Farm Tractor ( Brooke-Alvinston, ON ) A 61 year old
Warwick Twp man faces charges of Impaired Driving, Being Over the Legal Limit
and Driving While Disqualified following a traffic stop. It is alleged that on the 2nd
of May, 2008 at around 12:40pm, an officer patrolling in the area of Nauvoo
Road and Rokeby Line had occasion to stop a farm tractor driving south along
Nauvoo Road with no slow moving vehicle sign attached. Upon speaking to the male driver, it was
obvious he was under the influence of an alcoholic beverage and
arrested. Subsequent breath tests revealed that Johnny DONKERS was more
than 2 times the legal limit. He will appear in Sarnia court on the 23rd
of June, 2008, to answer to the charges. LP08100873 Impaired Driver Arrested at Bluewater Bridge ( Point Edward, ON ) A 52 year old
Komoka area man faces a charge of Impaired Driving and Refusing to Provide
Breath Samples after he was stopped by Canada Border Services entering Canada
at the Bluewater Bridge. It is alleged that on the 2nd
of May, 2008 at around 9:30pm, the man was stopped by Canada Border
Services officer when entering Canada at the Bluewater Bridge. It was
determined that the man was obviously under the influence of an alcoholic
beverage and arrested. When the man was required to provide breath tests as
is required by law, he is alleged to have refused to comply. Ian MACINNES will appear in Sarnia court
on the 9th of June, 2008 to answer to the charges. St Thomas Man Faces Theft Charge – Stealing
Travel Trailer ( Lambton Shores, ON ) A 30 year old
St Thomas man faces a charge of Theft Over $5,000 following the theft of a
2005 Jaycee travel trailer from a Forest residence. It is alleged that on the 2nd
of May, 2008 at around 10:30am, the suspect attended the Jefferson St
residence and rang the door bell. When he did not get an answer, he is
alleged to have backed up a pick up truck to the trailer, hooked up and
simply pulled away. The trailer is estimated to be worth $12,000.
Unbeknownst to the suspect, a witness had obtained his license plate and
descriptors and contacted. Follow up by OPP and St Thomas Police
found the accused with the trailer at his St Thomas home a short time later.
He was taken into custody. The trailer is to be returned to its rightful
owner. The man is being held for bail by St
Thomas Police on unrelated matters and will be turned over to Lambton OPP following
completion of his St Thomas charges. LP08100776 Victim Escapes Injury, Object Smashes Vehicle
Window ( St Clair Twp, ON ) A 39 year old
St Clair Twp woman was fortunate to escape injury after the vehicle she was
driving was struck by an unknown object, thereby smashing a drivers side
window. It is alleged that on the 2nd
of May, 2008 at around 1:00pm, the woman was driving her 2006 Ford SUV east
on Plank Road near Waubuno Road. At that time, another vehicle
described as an older model maroon coloured mini-van passed her vehicle
traveling in the same direction. An occupant from that vehicle is
alleged to have thrown something at her vehicle shattering the window behind
the driver. Fortunately, the victim, although shaken was not injured.
The suspect vehicle then sped away, heading east on Plank Road. If anyone has knowledge as to who is
responsible for such a reckless act, they are asked to contact Lambton OPP or
Crimestoppers. LP08100883
For the most up
to date releases on O.P.P. investigations across Ontario , check out Lambton OPP needs the assistance of the public. If you have any
information that can assist Police with any investigation, please call the
OPP or CRIME STOPPERS ANONYMOUSLY at
1-800-222-8477. (1-800-222-TIPS). Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display and does not trace
calls. YOU COULD EARN A CASH REWARD IF YOUR INFORMATION IS SUCCESSFUL IN APPREHENDING
A SUSPECT. -30- Contact: Const. John Reurink FROM: Lambton
OPP
RELEASE: 02May08 8:30am OPP and School Have No Tolerance For Illicit Drug
Use ( Petrolia, ON ) Six high school students
realize that Lambton OPP, along with the administration at LCCVI High
School are taking a “zero tolerance” approach to students that
chose to involve themselves in illicit drug use. This follows the
arrest of the teens after being witnessed by police passing a pipe between
them on school property. It is alleged that on the 1st
of May, 2008, during the lunch hour, officers in plain clothes were
conducting surveillance near the school at 4141 Dufferin St, Petrolia,
watching for illicit drug use. It is at that time that they witnessed several
youths passing a pipe generally used to smoke marihuana. The officers
intervened and found that the pipe was being used for that purpose. Following
the arrest of the 6 teens, a pipe packed with suspected marihuana and a
plastic bag containing a small quantity of the substance were seized. Four of the teens, all age 14 have been
diverted to a Youth Justice program. Two others, a 16 year old and a 14 year
old have been charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance. They will
appear in Youth Court on a later date. Following police involvement, school
administration suspended each for a period of 5 days. Students of like mind beware. Behavior
such as this will not be tolerated. Western Region OPP Launch Commercial Motor Vehicle Initiative in Western
Region London ON – Members of the Western
Region Traffic and Marine Unit along with member of the Ministry of
Transportation are announcing the launch of a Commercial Motor Vehicle
Initiative today. Due to the increasingly high number of
collisions on area highways involving Commercial Motor Vehicles, the
enforcement Teams are advising all motorists that routine daily random
inspections of Commercial Motor Vehicles will be set up across all 400 Series
Highways and those highways which allow access to and from 400 junctures
within Western Region. OPP and MTO officials are hoping this
initiative will reduce the number of collisions and driver errors in support
of Canada’s Road Safety Vision 2010. Random checks will
ensure Commercial Motor Vehicle operators are driving according to the law
and that their vehicles are fit for the roadway. Inspector Mark Wright, manager of the
Western Region Traffic Unit states; “Commercial Motor Vehicle
enforcement will become an everyday event. Operators can expect that
their vehicle will likely be stopped randomly to ensure
compliance.” For the most up
to date releases on O.P.P. investigations across Ontario , check out Lambton OPP needs the assistance of the public. If you have any
information that can assist Police with any investigation, please call the
OPP or CRIME STOPPERS ANONYMOUSLY at
1-800-222-8477. (1-800-222-TIPS). Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display and does not trace
calls. YOU COULD EARN A CASH REWARD IF YOUR INFORMATION IS SUCCESSFUL IN
APPREHENDING A SUSPECT. -30- Contact: Const. John Reurink FROM: Lambton
OPP
RELEASE: 30Apr08 8:00am St Clair Twp Establish “Community Safety
Zone” ( St Clair Twp, ON ) Recognizing the
need to protect the pedestrians and motorists using one of Corunna’s
busiest stretches of roadway, council has designated that Hill Street will be
a Community Safety Zone. Effective immediately, Hill St from Queen
St to Lyndoch St in Corunna will be a Community Safety Zone. Official
signs have been erected along Hill St notifying motorists that they are
driving in a Community Safety Zone. The posted speed limit is 50 kilometers
per hour. Officers will be conducting on-going
enforcement in the area. Those motorists caught speeding within that stretch
of road will be subject to fines that are double. The law states as
follows: Community
safety zones When
designation is in effect Signs Designation
not effective until signs are erected | ||
