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FROM/DE:    West Parry Sound                          DATE: September 1, 2010

 

 

 

Drug Seizure

 

(Parry Sound, ON) On the 31st of August 2010 West Parry Sound OPP was on patrol in the Town of Parry Sound observed a vehicle with 3 occupants parked in the area of the railway tracks on Tower Hill.

As the officer approached the vehicle he noted the odour of burning cannabis coming from the vehicle and while speaking to the occupants the officer noted a clear plastic bag of suspected cannabis marijuana in the vehicles interior.

 

OPP subsequently placed the occupants under arrest and search incident to arrest resulted in the seizure of a large quantity of cash, a further quantity of suspected cannabis marijuana, brass knuckles and police type baton.

 

OPP have charged Andrew Scott GREEN 19yrs of Parry Sound with the following offences:

 

Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking Schedule II substance (Marijuana) contrary to Section 5(2) of the Controlled Drug and Substance Act.

 

Possession of Marijuana over 30 grams contrary to section 4(1) of the Controlled Drug and Substance Act.

 

Unauthorized possession of a weapon contrary to section 91(2) of the Criminal Code of Canada

 

Possession of Property Obtained by Crime section 354(1) (a) of the Criminal Code of Canada

 

Also facing charges of Possession of Marijuana less than 30 grams contrary to section 4(1) of the Controlled Drug and Substance Act are:

 

 Jonathan FAWCETT 19 yrs and David FAWCETT 18 yrs of McKellar Township.

 

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Contact: Staff Sergeant Ron Campbell

 

Phone: 705-746-4225       

 

 

FROM/DE: West Parry Sound OPP                                           DATE: September 1, 2010

 

 

 

KEEPING IT SAFE ALONG THE PARRY SOUND HWY 69 CORRIDOR

Labour Day Weekend Safety Demands Everyone’s Attention

 

(PARRY SOUND, ON) -  As the last long week-end of the summer approaches the West Parry Sound OPP are busy planning to make it a safe one.

 

Over the past year there have been 6 fatal collisions in the West Parry Sound Detachment area, an overall increase of 4 since 2009.   Five of the six fatalities can be directly attributed to driver error and in some cases, alcohol.

 

On Labour Day 2009, West Parry Sound Detachment area remained fatality free and this remains the goal for coming long weekend.

 

“We are in a major holiday travel corridor - both on land and water”, explains Staff Sergeant Ron Campbell.  West Parry Sound Detachment Commander.  My officers - marine, traffic, and general patrol are focused on saving lives and reducing injury.  They are on constant lookout for impaired drivers, aggressive drivers, and people not using their safety equipment such as seatbelts and life jackets.”  

 

"A moment’s inattention can result in injury and death," states Inspector Mark Andrews - Traffic and Marine Commander, North East Region. "Drivers are drifting across the centre line for whatever reason, possibly distraction or fatigue and slamming into oncoming traffic.    Drivers seem to let down their guard in sunny weather and are less alert to what's going on around them."

 

 

 

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Contact: Staff Sergeant Ron Campbell

 

Phone: 705-746-4225       

 

 

FROM/DE:    West Parry Sound OPP                                        DATE: 31 August 2010

 

 

 

Update Motor Vehicle Collision Hwy 69 Carling Twp

 

 

(PARRY SOUND, ON) –

West Parry Sound OPP has concluded the investigation into a 3 car motor vehicle collision which backed up traffic on Highway 69 Carling Township over the noon hour on the 30th of August 2010.

 

OPP investigation revealed a southbound motor vehicle crossed the centre line of the Highway shortly before noon on Tuesday. As a result of this action the south bound vehicle collided with a north bound vehicle. The Southbound car continued in a southerly direction in the north bound lanes where a second collision resulted with a northbound SUV.

 

The driver of the southbound vehicle and an occupant of the initial north bound vehicle were taken to West Parry Sound Health Centre with minor non life threatening injuries.

 

As a result of the investigation West Parry Sound OPP have charged a 77 year old female Elisabeth A. RECKERS of Collingwood with failing to drive in marked lane Contrary to Section 154(1) (a) of the Highway Traffic Act

 

Stunt Driving Charge

 

On the 30th of August 2010 West Parry Sound OPP were performing radar duties on Hwy 400 Seguin Township.

At approximately 8:43pm OPP observed a motor vehicle travelling at a high rate of speed and clocked the vehicle in excesses of 50km/h above the posted 100 km/h limit.

As a result of the stop and subsequent police investigation Police seized the driver’s motor vehicle for 7 days and issued a 7 day licence suspension.

Daniel GIMENES 24 years of age of Cambridge, Ontario is charged with Drive motor vehicle and perform a stunt by speeding 50 km/h above the posted limit and Driving a motor while under suspension contrary to the Highway Traffic Act.

 

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Contact: Staff Sergeant Ron Campbell

 

Phone: 705-746-4225       

 

 

FROM/DE:    West Parry Sound                          DATE: August 30, 2010

 

 

 

Traffic Stops lead to Arrests

 

(Parry Sound, ON)

On the 26th of August 2010 at 1000pm West Parry Sound OPP conducted a traffic stop of a vehicle in the Town of Parry Sound. OPP recognized the passenger in the vehicle and conducted a CPIC check. The male passenger was found to be on probation.

 

As a result of further police investigation Nathan Mark COOKE 27 yrs of Carling Township was arrested on 2 counts of breach of Probation. COOKE was held for bail and his next court appearance is 01 September 2010 in Parry Sound.

 

On the 27th of August 2010 at 6:37pm West Parry Sound OPP were conducting radar patrol on Secondary Highway 559 Carling Township when they observed and stopped a Toyota truck for speeding. OPP subsequently noticed the driver of the vehicle had the odour of alcohol on his breath and issued the road side screening device demand. The driver subsequently failed the roadside screening test and was arrested and taken to the West Parry Sound OPP detachment for Intoxilyzer testing.

As a result of these tests Denis BELCOURT of Carling Twp is charged with Driving a Motor vehicle over the legal limit of 80 mgs. BELCOURT will appear in Parry Sound Provincial Court on the 9th of September to answer to the charge.

 

On the 28th of August 2010 at 10:12 pm West Parry Sound OPP received a complaint of an erratic driver on Hwy 400 entering the Town of Parry Sound.  West Parry Sound OPP located the vehicle and driver at a local Parry Sound business at which time the Officer formed grounds to arrest the driver for care and control of a motor vehicle while his ability to operate the motor vehicle was impaired. The male driver was subsequently arrested and taken to West Parry Sound OPP detachment were he registered readings over the legal limit of 80 mgs of alcohol in 100 mls of blood.

Daniel SHEAN 50 years of age of Sebringville, Ontario will appear in Parry Sound Provincial Court on the 23rd of September 2010 to answer to charges of Impaired Care and Control and Care and Control over 80 milligrams contrary to  the Criminal Code.

 

Recovered Stolen Motor Vehicle

On the 29th of August 2010 West Parry Sound OPP stopped a motor vehicle in McDougall Township for a speeding violation. A subsequent check of the vehicle revealed it was stolen from Peel Regional on the 7th of August 2010.

 

As a result of the information the motor vehicle was seized and 34 year old Josh Keith ALTON of Gravenhurst is charged with Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Contrary to Section 354(1) (a) of the Criminal Code of Canada.

ALTON was released on a Promise to Appear with a court date of 09 September 2010 in Parry Sound.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contact: Staff Sergeant Ron Campbell

 

Phone: 705-746-4225       

 

 

FROM/DE:    West Parry Sound OPP                                        DATE: 30 August 2010

 

 

 

Motor Vehicle Collision Hwy 69 Carling Twp

 

 

(PARRY SOUND, ON) –West Parry Sound OPP was dispatched to a multi- vehicle collision on Highway 69 Carling Township North of the Highway 559 turn off.

Shortly before noon today a southbound Ford Taurus collided with a north bound Nissan Pathfinder.

The Pathfinder then rolled coming into contact with a small Toyota vehicle.

OPP, EMS, and Carling Fire Department responded to the collision which tied up traffic in both directions for approximately 45 minutes until one lane of traffic was opened to allow traffic to pass.

Only minor injuries to occupants of the vehicles occurred, the Highway is open and motorists can expect delays while OPP continue their investigation.

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Contact: Staff Sergeant Ron Campbell

 

Phone: 705-746-4225       

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