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FROM/DE: NORFOLK COUNTY OPP DETACHMENT DATE: 03 September 2010 SEXUAL ASSAULT INVESTIGATION (LP10231731) (NORFOLK COUNTY, ON.) – Norfolk County OPP has charged a 66 year old Norfolk County, man with Sexual Assault after investigating a complaint at a Norfolk County address. On Thursday August 26^th,2010 a sexual assault investigation was launched by the Norfolk County Crime Unit after a complaint was received from a minor who alleged that they had been sexually assaulted while volunteering for the male to collect volunteer hours. As a result of the investigation 66 year old Larry CABLE of Norfolk County, has been charged with Sexual Assault and Sexual Interference. He is to appear in Provincial Court, Simcoe at a later date to answer to the charges. IF ANYONE HAS ANY KNOWLEDGE OF THIS INCIDENT OR OTHER RELATED INCIDENTS YOU ARE REQUESTED TO CALL THE ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE AT 1 – 888 – 310 – 1122. - 30 - Contact: Cst. Kari Lee Phone: 519-426-3434 FROM/DE: NORFOLK COUNTY OPP DETACHMENT DATE: 02 September 2010 IT’S BACK TO SCHOOL TIME (NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – Norfolk County OPP would like to take this opportunity to remind everyone that it is time for the children to return to school. As with years past it is a busy time for everyone settling back into the routine of school time. Please make this school year as always, a safe time of year for everyone. Parents please talk with your children about being safe. Listed a few reminders. Cyclists under the age of 18 are required by law to wear a properly fitting and fastened bike helmet. Cyclists must obey the same rules of the roadway that other vehicles do. Keep your eyes and ears open as sometimes other vehicles don’t see you. Pedestrians should stay on sidewalks and where there are none, they should be walking on the left side of the road as far off onto the shoulder as possible facing traffic. Both pedestrians and cyclists should make use of the crossing guards who will be returning to their posts to help our children get safely across the streets. Drivers are reminded that the traffic volume will increase, and your commute time may be affected by the bus routes. Just a reminder that the registered owner of a vehicle can be charged if that vehicle is identified as one that fails to stop for a school bus when its overhead red signal lights are flashing. Norfolk County OPP along with other OPP detachments and Police Services across the Province will be on patrol with all available units patrolling the roads with special attention being directed at school zones and bus stops. - 30 - Contact: Cst. Kari Lee Phone: 519-426-3434 FROM/DE: NORFOLK COUNTY OPP DETACHMENT DATE: 01 September 2010 FATAL FARM INCIDENT (LP10235755) (NORFOLK COUNTY, ON.) – Norfolk County OPP investigated a fatal farm incident after a 75 year old Norfolk County man was trapped under a tractor at a McDowell Rd, former North Walsingham, Norfolk County address. On Wednesday, August 30^th, 2010 at approximately 9:10 am, Emergency Services were called to the McDowell Rd address after a 75 year old male, identified as Wilfried Scheers was located trapped under a John Deer tractor with no vital signs. He was later pronounced deceased at the scene. The incident is not being considered as suspicious. Norfolk County Paramedics and Norfolk County Fire – Delhi Station attended the scene and provided emergency medical aid without success. - 30 - Contact: Cst. Kari Lee Phone: 519-426-3434 FROM/DE: NORFOLK COUNTY OPP DETACHMENT DATE: 01 September 2010 MISCHIEFS AT MUSEUM (LP102355991) (NORFOLK COUNTY, ON.) – Norfolk County OPP is investigating the damage to signs and guard rope at the Port Dover Harbour Museum located at a Harbour St. Port Dover, Norfolk County address. Sometime during the late evening hours of Sunday August 29^th to the early morning hours of Monday August 30^th, 2010 unknown(s) attended the Port Dover Harbour Museum and pulled down signs at the dock and caused damage to the guard rope. Norfolk County OPP have also received reports of youth jumping off the Museum building into the creek. Value of the damage is undetermined at this time. IF ANYONE HAS ANY KNOWLEDGE OF THIS OR OTHER INCIDENTS PLEASE CALL CRIME STOPPERS AT 1 – 800 – 222 – TIPS (8477) OR LEAVE AN ANONYMOUS ONLINE TIP AT www.helpsolvecrime.com BREAK AND ENTER (LP10237120) (NORFOLK, ON.) – Norfolk County OPP is investigating a break and enter at a Queen St. Delhi, Norfolk County address. Sometime between 7:30 am and 5:00 pm on Tuesday, August 31^st, 2010 unknown(s) attended the residence and forced open a locked door. Once inside the residence a quantity of Canadian and foreign currency was located and removed. Value of the theft and damage is approximately $370.00 dollars. IF ANYONE HAS ANY KNOWLEDGE OF THIS OR OTHER INCIDENTS PLEASE CALL CRIME STOPPERS AT 1- 800 – 222 – TIPS OR LEAVE AN ANONYMOUS ONLINE TIP AT www.helpsolvecrime.com - 30 - Contact: Cst. Kari Lee Phone: 519-426-3434 FROM/DE: NORFOLK COUNTY OPP DETACHMENT DATE: 01 September 2010 COMMERCIAL MOTOR VEHICLE INSPECTIONS (NORFOLK COUNTY, ON.) – Norfolk County OPP detachment with assistance from the OPP Highway Safety Division and the Ministry of Transportation conducted Commercial Motor Vehicle inspections on Wednesday August 25^th, 2010. During the morning of Wednesday, officers checked 12 Commercial Motor Vehicles at a Queensway E., Simcoe, Norfolk County address. During the checks Inspectors found a number of equipment defects. Some of the defects observed were worn tires, inoperative brakes and broken suspension components. As a result of the equipment failures 33% of the 12 vehicles inspected where taken out of service and towed from the Inspection Station. In total 4 charges were laid for the errors found. “Commercial Motor Vehicle Operators and Drivers are reminded it is their responsibility to maintain their vehicles. Road safety in Norfolk County is one of the many goals of the Norfolk County OPP” says Inspector Zvonko Horvat, Detachment Commander, Norfolk County OPP. - 30 - Contact: Cst. Kari Lee Phone: 519-426-3434 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: NORFOLK COUNTY OPP DETACHMENT DATE: 31 August 2010 BREAK AND ENTER (LP10235648) (NORFOLK COUNTY, ON.) – Norfolk County OPP is investigating a break and enter at a Norfolk County Road 23 former Houghton Twp., Norfolk County address. Sometime between 4:00 pm Wednesday, August 25^th, 2010 and 2:00 pm Saturday August 28^th, 2010 unknown(s) attended the property and gained entry into an out building through a door. Once inside the property unknown(s) located and removed a 2007 John Deer riding lawn mower. Value of theft of the property is estimated at $3,869.00. IF ANYONE HAS ANY KNOWLEDGE OF THIS OR OTHER INCIDENTS PLEASE CALL CRIME STOPPERS AT 1 – 800 – 222 – TIPS OR LEAVE AN ANONYMOUS ONLINE TIP AT www.helpsolvecrime.com - 30 - Contact: Cst. Kari Lee Phone: 519-426-3434
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