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FROM/DE: OPP Napanee, Loyalist, Kaladar DATE: March 09, 2010 Detachments News Flash Police Reports March 02 to 09 , 2010 (DESERONTO, ON) - Another Drug Bust, cleaning up the town OPP Napanee Drug Enforcement Unit executed a search warrant March 05, 2010 at a residence located on Main Street in Deseronto. 802 grams of Marijuana and $2245 of (can.) cash seized. Four local Deseronto people charged with Possession for the Purpose – Schedule II under 3 kg, contrary to the Control Drug Substance Act (CDSA) ( aka Trafficking ) Sean WOODCOCK 36yrs, Frederick WOODCOCK 43yrs, Barbara WOODCOCK 66yrs, Michael Brian MEEKS 48yrs will all be appearing in court March 30, 2010 in Napanee. (KALADAR, ON) ATV riders stopped by the OPP, several Off Road Vehicle charges laid. March 09, 2010, the OPP Kaladar Officers were on All Terrain Vehicle patrol in the area of Northbrook, Cloyne and Flinton. Several ATV’s were stopped as drivers were riding without helmets. Officers laid several OFVA charges. Many other Drivers were checked for alcohol violations and had their documents verified. Drivers are reminded to ride safely and to follow the law as well as rules of road. It may save their lives and avoid hefty fines. The OPP continues it’s commitment to keeping our roads and trails safe. (TYENDINAGA TWP, ON) Daylight Residential Break and Enter March 03, 2010, OPP Napanee was dispatched to a residence on Whalen Rd, in Tyendinaga Twp. Home owners reported their house had been broken into and many electronic items stolen. Culprits pried the garage door, and also entered by the front door. A red pick-up truck was witnessed leaving the residence around 1:30pm. Anyone with information pertaining to this break in is encouraged to contact OPP Napanee or Crime Stoppers. (see below information) (NAPANEE, ON) - Update from the ATM RBC Armed Robbery March 04 Sidney James Thomas NUTE, 42yrs of Stone Mills Twp. Is currently in being held in custody. He is to appear at the Napanee Provincial Court March 23, 2010 facing charges of Armed Robbery and Possession of a Weapon for Dangerous Purpose. (LOYALIST TWP, ON) - Car driven into Guardian Drugs building March 04, 2010, around 2:00 pm, an elderly couple vehicle went through the front window of Guardian Drugs in Amherstview. Ambulance attended, but no one was seriously hurt. (NAPANEE, ON) - Shoplifter nabbed by security at No Frills March 05, 2010, around 2:00 pm, a local woman, 20yrs, was caught shoplifting at No Frills store on Centre St., in Napanee. OPP Napanee attended and charged her with Theft under, Shoplifting. She was released from custody and is to appear in court April 06, 2010. (LOYALIST TWP, ON) - Teen arrested after breaking into a house to steal liquor and Jewellery. OPP Loyalist responded to a break and enter to a residence on Huff Ave.in Amherstview on March 05 2010. The home owner returned home, the rear door had been kicked in, a large quantity of alcohol had been stolen and some jewellery. One teenage female, age 16, of Kingston, has been charged with Break and Enter and Theft and is to appear in Napanee Youth Court April 12, 2010. Police are currently suspecting another female age 16 and are continuing the investigation. (STONE MILLS TWP., ON) - Impaired driver pulled over and charged OPP Napanee Officer was on patrol March 06, 2010 and stopped a vehicle on Academy Street in Stone Mills Twp. The Officer suspected the driver to have been drinking. Following a brief investigation at the scene and the driver was arrested. The Driver was found to be more than double the legal limit. Tony Leslie GODFREY, 46yrs of Newburgh was subsequently charged with Impaired Over 80mgs. He was served with a driving suspension and is appear in Napanee Provincial Court April 06, 2010. (NAPANEE, ON) - Vehicle caught driving 175km/hr on Hwy 401 OPP Highway Safety Division “clocked” an Acura vehicle in excess speeds of 175km/hr on Hwy 401 in the area of Quinte West. Police charged an 18yrs Female driver from Nepean with Stunt Driving – Racing a motor vehicle and with speeding in excess of 50km/hr of the speed limit. Her vehicle was impounded and her licence was suspended for 7 days. She is to appear in court 14 April 2010. (NAPANEE, ON) - Car crashes into building No one was injured when a female driver got her foot caught between the gas pedal and the brake pedal of her car, colliding into a building on Kimmett’s Side Road in Napanee. March 07, 2010, OPP Napanee responded the call and investigated the crash. Currently, no charges have been laid. (NAPANEE, ON) - Church Fire March 07, 2010 at apprx. 8:30 pm, OPP Napanee assisted with Traffic Control the local fire department who were responding to a church on fire at # 47 Palace road. At this time, the fire does not appear to be suspicious, however, the fire department is investigating. No injuries were reported. (NAPANEE, ON) - Stolen Truck OPP Napanee is investigating the report of a stolen pick up truck from Lime Lake Rd, Napanee. Sometime overnight March 07 to early morning March 08, culprits stole a 1988, Grey 4 X 4 GMC pick-up truck from the owner residence (KALADAR, ON) - Residential break in March 08, 2010, home owners on Addington Road 3 returned to find their home had been broken into sometime during the day. Culprits ransacked the home, and stole several electronic items and some jewellery. OPP Kaladar and Scenes of Crime Officers (SOCO) attended and are currently investigating. Anyone with information pertaining to this break in is encouraged to contact OPP Kaladar 613-336-2244 or report information to Crime Stoppers (see below details ) (LENNOX and ADDINGTON CTY, ON) 14 RIDE Checks in a week Napanee, Loyalist and Kaladar Detachments have conducted 14 R.I.D.E. checks within the county this week, March 03-08. Several warnings were issued for minor Highway Traffic Act violations and issued 2 driving suspensions for alcohol related offences. (LOYALIST TWP, ON) - PHOTO OPPS : Lions Club presents I.D. plaques to volunteers of Citizens on Patrol On Wednesday March 10, 2010 at apprx. 7:00 pm, Loyalist Twp. Citizens on Patrol will be holding their monthly meeting at the Lions Club Hall on Amherst Drive in Amherstview. (near the ball diamonds/soccer fields) Lions Club President Nancy BUTLER, with the assistance of Joe HUDACIN, Township Counsellor, will be presenting new identification magnetic plaques to our Citizens on Patrol Volunteers. These plaques will be used to identify the volunteer while on vehicle patrol within our community. There will be a display of these plaques and an opportunity to interview members of the Citizens on Patrol board for further information about the C.O.P. program. OPP Community Services Officer Quenneville, who also sits on the board, will also be attending this presentation to assist with any questions. (NAPANEE, ON) - Salvation Army Thrift Store used as a garbage dump Management from The Thrift Store in Napanee has reported an on-going problem with an abundance of garbage being dumped after hours in the collection bins of the store. From old mattress to actual household garbage has littered the premises and left the store with the task of getting rid of it. The problem has cost the non-profitable store a huge amount of money that had decreased their margin of success of operation. If the store doesn’t come out with a small margin of profit, which gets re-invested in the Thrift store operations, the store could face closer, just as the Pembroke store did. The cost of disposing large items and simply a lot of garbage is substantial. Due to the on-going problem, the store will enhance security and ban after hours drop off. Anyone found guilty of dumping garbage on private property could face fines up to $5000. under the environmental act and depending on the judges verdict. 30 – If you have information on any other crime then call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS(8477) and remain anonymous and possibly receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.00 Contact: Constable Chris Quenneville, Media Relations Officer Phone: 613-386-8601 or 613-328-2192 cell FROM/DE:        Napanee                                         DATE: March 4, 2010 Man Arrested for Violent Armed Robbery (Napanee) – Today, March 4, 2010 at approximately 7:25 am a 55-year-old woman was using a bank machine at the Royal Bank located on Dundas Street East, Greater Napanee. An unknown male approached her from behind, assaulted her and demanded money. The suspect fled the scene upon receiving cash from the victim. Officers immediately searched the area with the assistance of the OPP Emergency Response Team (ERT), OPP Tactics and Rescue Team (TRU) and Canine. At approximately 1:30pm, the Napanee OPP Crime Unit, with the assistance of the Napanee OPP Street Team, arrested 42-year-old Sidney NUTE, of Napanee and have charged him with robbery with a weapon. He is being held and will appear for bail in Napanee court on Friday, March 5, 2010  If anyone has information about this robbery, they are asked to call Napanee OPP at 613-354-3369 or Crimestoppers. - 30 - Contact: Sgt. Kristine Rae Phone: 613-285-5479 cell        sdwe    FROM/DE: OPP Napanee, Loyalist, Kaladar DATE: March 02, 2010 Detachments News Flash Police Reports March 01-02, 2010 (NAPANEE, ON) - Talking on the cell phone while driving is against the law and costly. OPP Napanee Officers have been enforcing the “Distracted Driver “ law as of February 01, 2010. The law was put in effect October 26, 2010 and law enforcement focused on educating drivers for the first 3 months, using discretion An OPP Napanee Officer pulled over a male, 48yrs, from Kingston, and subsequently charged him with “ Drive – Hand Held Communication Device “ issuing a fine of $ 150. Drivers are encouraged to make the right choice and contribute in keeping our roads safer, for everyone. (NAPANEE, ON) - Arson to CPR property in Tyendinaga Twp. Sometime overnight 02 March 2010, culprits set fire to a small CN Rail wooden construction bridge near Wymans Rd. Tyendinaga Fire Department successfully extinguished the fire. OPP Napanee and OPP Identification Unit were on scene and are currently investigating the incident. (NAPANEE, ON) - Reducing Impaired Drivers Everywhere OPP Napanee, Loyalist and Kaladar Officers conducted 4 Ride programs throughout the Lennox and Addington County March 01-02. If you suspect a driver is impaired, call police and report it. You too can help save lives. It’s easy and it’s powerful ! (LOYALIST, ON) - Scams, scams and more telephone scams, Protect your I.D. OPP Loyalist have received more complaints of residents getting phone calls from people misrepresenting themselves as agents for major credit card companies and other agencies saying you have won money or a prize. Remember, if you have “ won a prize “ it does not cost a dime, and never give out your last 3 digits of your credit card, unless you have initiated a purchase. Call PHONEBUSTERS to report any suspicious activity 1-888-495-8501 30 – If you have information on any other crime then call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS(8477) and remain anonymous and possibly receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.00 Contact: Constable Chris Quenneville, Media Relations Officer Phone: 613-386-8601 or 613-328-2192 cell
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