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FROM/DE: MIDDLESEX OPP DATE: September 2, 2010 2:00 pm MISCHIEF TO SCHOOL BUSES AND PARK WASHROOMS (MIDDLESEX CENTRE, ON) On September 2, 2010 Middlesex Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) investigated a report of mischief to school buses parked in a lot on Hyde Park Road. At approximately 1:09 am, culprits entered six new buses and caused damage to two of them. They removed the fire extinguishers and then used them to smash two windshields and three side windows. One fire extinguisher was deployed inside one of the buses. A crossing arm was bent and a first aid kit was stolen. Middlesex OPP Crime Unit continues to investigate this incident. (MIDDLESEX CENTRE, ON) On September 1, 2010 at approximately 11:30 pm there was mischief to property in the washrooms located at the park on Meadowcreek Drive. Culprits damaged the towel, soap and toilet paper dispensers, wrote on doors and damaged exterior signs. This is an on-going problem. Please report any suspicious activity to police immediately. Anyone with information regarding these crimes is asked to contact Middlesex OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). - 30 - Contact: PC Liz MELVIN Community Services Officer FROM/DE: MIDDLESEX OPP DATE: September 2, 2010 12:30 pm DRIVER OF MOTORCYCLE INJURED IN CRASH (MIDDLESEX COUNTY, ON) Middlesex Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a single motor vehicle crash at approximately 4:05 am on September 2, 2010. A 2010 BMW S10 motorcycle was westbound on the Highway 401 off ramp at Highbury Avenue, in the City of London. The driver, John WOOD age 41 of London Ontario, lost control and struck the guard rail. He sustained non-life threatening injuries and was taken by ambulance to London Health Sciences Victoria Campus hospital where he is listed in critical condition. The Highbury Avenue off ramp was closed while the OPP traffic collision investigators examined the scene. Highbury Avenue was re-opened at approximately 11:00 am. This incident is still under investigation. An update will be released if there is further information. Anyone with information regarding these crimes is asked to contact Middlesex OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). - 30 - Contact: PC Liz MELVIN Community Services Officer FROM/DE: MIDDLESEX OPP DATE: September 1, 2010 6:00 pm SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE SOUGHT IN THEFTS FROM VEHICLES (THAMES CENTRE, ON) Thefts from vehicles occurred in the early morning of September 1, 2010 in Thames Centre, Ontario. At approximately 4:52 am Middlesex Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a theft from a vehicle on Manley Drive. The vehicle was entered and sports equipment was stolen. A suspicious vehicle was seen in the area at the time. The vehicle is described as an older model, light coloured Ford Taurus. It was driving slowly down the street while another person, wearing a white shirt, was seen with the vehicle, using a flashlight. On Turnberry Drive an auditory car alarm was set off at 4:57 am. The rear window of the vehicle had been smashed but no items were removed. The homeowners also found their garage door open. Following that, another theft from a vehicle was reported on Carlton Court and two more on Pinehurst Drive. Sports equipment, sunglasses and an electronic device were stolen. The Middlesex OPP and Middlesex OPP Crime Unit have investigated more than 80 reports of theft from vehicles since June 1, 2010. ALWAYS LOCK YOUR VEHICLE AND REMOVE ANY VALUABLES. If you do lock valuables in your vehicle, do not leave them in plain sight. Park in a well lit area. Be aware of your surroundings, and who may be watching you secure any valuables. Report any suspicious activity to police immediately. Anyone with information regarding these crimes is asked to contact Middlesex OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). - 30 - Contact: PC Liz MELVIN Community Services Officer FROM/DE: MIDDLESEX OPP DATE: September 1, 2010 5:00pm TAXIDERMY TROPHIES STOLEN IN BREAK AND ENTER (LUCAN BIDDULPH, ON) Realistic stuffed taxidermy specimens were stolen in a break and enter to a residence in Lucan Biddulph. Culprits broke into a residence on Richmond Street between 5:00 pm on August 28, 2010 and 1:00 pm on August 30, 2010. They entered the building, and the following items were stolen: 1 black bear head mount 1 black bear rug 1 black bear cub full body mount (3.5’ tall) 2 deer head mounts 9 inoperable firearms were also stolen. Middlesex OPP Crime Unit is continuing to investigate this incident. Anyone having information regarding this crime is asked to contact Middlesex OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). - 30 - Contact: PC Liz MELVIN Community Services Officer FROM/DE: MIDDLESEX OPP DATE: August 31, 2010 MIDDLESEX MEDIA BRIEFS (LUCAN BIDDULPH, ON) On Richmond Street between 2:31 pm and 2:46 pm on August 28, 2010, Middlesex OPP responded to a traffic complaint. The motor vehicle was stopped and the driver was found to have been drinking. He refused to provide a breath sample. Brian REDMOND age 48 of London, Ontario, is charged under the Criminal Code of Canada with failing to provide a breath sample, and breach of probation. (LUCAN BIDDULPH, ON) A tilt trailer was stolen between August 27 at 3:00 pm and August 28, at 4:00 pm from a residential property on Clarke Road. (MIDDLESEX CENTRE, ON) A theft of commercial power tools from a parked cargo trailer occurred overnight on August 30, 2010 on Blackburn Crescent. (MIDDLESEX CENTRE, ON) Power tools were reported stolen on the morning of August 30, 2010 from a break and enter to a construction trailer on Union Avenue. (MIDDLESEX CENTRE, ON) A residence on Richmond Street was broken into between August 28, 2010 at 5:00 pm and August 30, 2010 at 1:00 pm. Miscellaneous property, including firearms, was stolen. (NORTH MIDDLESEX, ON) A motor vehicle was speeding on New Ontario Road on Aug 27, 2010. At approximately 10:05 pm Middlesex OPP stopped the vehicle and the driver was arrested for impaired driving. Lawerence MILES age 41 of North Middlesex, Ontario, is charged with impaired operation of a motor vehicle, and exceed 80 mgs blood alcohol content, contrary to the Criminal Code of Canada, and speeding contrary to the Highway Traffic Act. (THAMES CENTRE, ON) A dump truck was stolen from Dorchester Road on August 31, 2010 at approximately 03:25 am. A male wearing a red and white shirt was seen stealing the vehicle. The owner followed the culprit, who then fled the vehicle and ran. The dump truck was recovered. (THAMES CENTRE, ON) A break and enter to a residence under construction occurred overnight on August 30. Culprits accessed the building and tools were taken. (THAMES CENTRE, ON) A break and enter to a residential property occurred on Hamilton Road between 12:00 pm August 27, 2010 and 12:00 pm August 29, 2010. A variety of household items were stolen, including firearms. (THAMES CENTRE, ON) Middlesex OPP conducted RIDE checks on Dorchester Road on August 28, 2010 at approximately 8:07 pm. 150 vehicles were checked, no violations. (MIDDLESEX COUNTY, ON) On August 29, 2010 at approximately 9:43 pm the OPP Highway Safety Division was conducting radar patrol on Highway 401 eastbound near Highbury Avenue in the City of London. A motor vehicle was locked on radar at 197 km/h in a posted 100 km/h zone. The driver Brian PINNEGAR age 23, of London, Ontario, has been charged under the Highway Traffic Act with stunt driving and will be appearing in London court. (MIDDLESEX COUNTY, ON) RIDE checks were conducted by Middlesex OPP on the Highway 401 westbound off ramp at Exeter Road in the City of London in the early evening of August 28, 2010. 157 vehicles were checked, and three provincial offence charges were laid. Anyone with information regarding these crimes is asked to contact Middlesex OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). - 30 - Contact: PC Liz MELVIN Community Services Officer FROM/DE: Highway Safety Division 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 - Contacts by OPP Region: Highway Safety Division: Sergeant Dave Woodford Phone: (416) 553-5471 Central Region: Sergeant Paulo DiFonte Phone: (705) 329-7415 East Region: Sergeant Kristine Rae Phone: (613) 284-4557 Northeast Region: Inspector Mark Andrews Phone: (705) 471-0704 Northwest Region: Sergeant Shelley Garr Phone: (807) 473-2734 West Region: Sgt Dave Rektor Phone: (519) 652-4156 FROM/DE: MIDDLESEX OPP DATE: August 27, 2010 MIDDLESEX MEDIA BRIEFS (ADELAIDE METCALFE, ON) A break and enter occurred between 7:00 am and 9:00 pm on August 20, 2010 to a residence on Napier Road. Household electronic items were stolen. (MIDDLESEX CENTRE, ON) Middlesex OPP responded to a report of a vehicle in the ditch on Clarke Road at 10:56 pm on August 26, 2010. The driver was arrested for impaired operation of a motor vehicle. Brian KLOTH age 43 of Middlesex Centre, Ontario, was charged under the Criminal Code of Canada for failing to provide a breath sample and impaired operation of a motor vehicle. (MIDDLESEX CENTRE, ON) There was damage reported to the washrooms at the park on Meadowcreek Drive from August 25, 2010. (MIDDLESEX CENTRE, ON) On August 24, 2010, two thefts from vehicles occurred. Culprits broke windows on a two vehicles parked on Springer Road between 11:00 am and 3:28 pm. Personal electronics and belongings were stolen. (MIDDLESEX CENTRE, ON) A traffic stop on Ilderton Road resulted in the driver being arrested for impaired driving on August 23, 2010 at approximately 1:58 am. Colin THOMPSON age 43 of London, Ontario, is charged under the Criminal Code of Canada with impaired operation of a motor vehicle, and exceeding 80 mgs of blood alcohol content. He will be appearing in a London court. (MIDDLESEX CENTRE, ON) A theft from a vehicle parked on Mill Creek Lane occurred overnight on August 23, 2010. Money and personal items were stolen. (MIDDLESEX CENTRE, ON) A theft of road signs occurred on Clarke Road near the corner of Eight Mile Road on August 22, 2010 at approximately 8:11 pm. (MIDDLESEX CENTRE, ON) Power tools were stolen from a commercial business on Clarke Road between August 21, 2010 at 12:00 pm and August 23, 2010 at 8:00 am. (MIDDLESEX CENTRE, ON) Culprits cut the locks and stole tools out of a commercial trailer parked on Croydon Place between 10:00 pm on August 20, 2010 and 12:00 on August 21, 2010. (MIDDLESEX CENTRE, ON) On August 19, 2010 Middlesex OPP received a report that three commercial construction trailers were broken into overnight on Maplewood Lane. Power tools were taken. (MIDDLESEX CENTRE, ON) A vehicle was stolen from a residence on Amiens Road between 8:00 pm on August 19, 2010 and 7:00 am on August 20, 2010. The vehicle is a blue 2004 Ford Freestyle. (NORTH MIDDLESEX, ON) On August 19, 2010 at approximately 8:55 pm Middlesex OPP responded to a report of a possible impaired driver. The vehicle was located on Petty Street and the driver was arrested for impaired driving. Megan ASHBY age 24 of North Middlesex, Ontario, is charged under the Criminal Code of Canada with operating a motor vehicle while impaired by alcohol, and exceeding 80 mgs of alcohol of blood alcohol content. She will be appearing in a London court. (SOUTHWEST MIDDLESEX, ON) A theft of gasoline from a parked vehicle occurred overnight on August 22, 2010 on Longwoods Road. (SOUTHWEST MIDDLESEX, ON) A break and enter occurred on McKellar Street on August 20, 2010. At approximately 8:05 pm the homeowner returned home and found the suspect in her residence. Middlesex OPP responded and located the male. Brad WALKER age 52 of Southwest Middlesex, Ontario, is charged under the Criminal Code of Canada with break and enter a dwelling house contrary to section 348(1), and possession of property obtained by crime contrary to section 355(b). He will be appearing before the London courts. (THAMES CENTRE, ON) A suspicious vehicle was observed on Hamilton Crescent on August 27, 2010 at approximately 00:58 am. The vehicle is described as blue, make unknown, and had a male and female occupant. (THAMES CENTRE, ON) RIDE checks were conducted on August 24, 2010 at 10:33 pm. 180 vehicles were checked, no charges were laid. (THAMES CENTRE, ON) A theft of a truck, trailer and ATV occurred between August 21, 2010 at 10:00 pm and August 22, 2010 at 09:00 am on Dundas Street. The truck has since been recovered. (THAMES CENTRE, ON) In the early morning hours of August 19, 2010 culprits committed mischief by spray painting a portion of three business storefronts on Catherine Street. (MIDDLESEX CENTRE, ON) The OPP West Region Highway Enforcement Team conducted RIDE checks on Highway 401 on ramp at Dorchester Road on August 26, 2010 between 3:26 pm and 5:00 pm. 69 vehicles were checked. A vehicle driver was arrested and charged for possession of a controlled substance. (MIDDLESEX COUNTY, ON) On August 21, 2010 the OPP responded to a report of a vehicle in the ditch. The occupant, Mitchell HANNAH age 21, of Tichborne, Ontario, was arrested and is charged under the Criminal Code of Canada with impaired care and control of a motor vehicle, exceeding 80 mgs of blood alcohol content, and possession of a weapon for dangerous purpose. Anyone with information regarding these crimes is asked to contact Middlesex OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). - 30 - Contact: PC Liz MELVIN Community Services Officer FROM/DE: Middlesex OPP DATE: August 26, 2010 4:00 pm -UPDATE- EARLY MORNING CRASH SENDS CYCLIST TO HOSPITAL Motor Vehicle Driver Charged (MIDDLESEX CENTRE, ON) – Members of the Middlesex Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to Hyde Park Road this morning around 7:30 a.m. to a report of a cyclist struck by a vehicle. The investigation revealed that the female cyclist Patricia STACEY age 42, from Middlesex Centre (Ilderton), Ontario was traveling southbound on her bicycle when she was struck from behind by a Ford Escape driven by Lokmic MARIJAN age 42, of London Ontario. Stacey was rushed to London Health Sciences with suspected life-threatening injuries and is now listed in fair condition. Marijan was uninjured. Marijan was charged under the Highway Traffic Act section 148(6) with fail to turn out to left to avoid collision with bicycle. Hyde Park Road between 10 Mile Road and Ilderton Road has been re-opened. - 30 - Contact: PC Liz MELVIN FROM/DE: Middlesex OPP DATE: 26^th August, 2010 EARLY MORING CRASH SENDS CYCLIST TO HOSPITAL (ILDERTON, ON.) – Members of the Middlesex OPP responded to Hyde Park Road this morning around 7:30 a.m. to a report of a cyclist struck by a vehicle. Investigation revealed that a woman from Ilderton, Ontario was traveling southbound on her bicycle when she was struck from behind by a Ford Escape driven by 42 year old London Ontario resident. The cyclist was rushed to London Health Sciences with suspected life-threatening injuries. The driver of the Ford Escape was uninjured. Members of the OPP Technical Collision Investigation Unit remain on scene continuing with the investigation. Hyde Park Road is expected to be closed until noon today between 10 Mile Road and Ilderton, Road for north and southbound traffic. Names of the victim will be released pending notification of next-of-kin. Charges are pending the outcome of the investigation. - 30 - Contact: Sergeant David S. Rektor Phone: 519-652-4156
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