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WEST PARRY SOUND O.P.P.                                           RELEASE: May 15, 2008

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OUTDOOR MARIHUANA GROWS

 

     (Parry Sound, ON) As we enter springtime, so does another season for outdoor marihuana grow operations.  During the months of May and June of every year, persons involved in growing marihuana head to the rural areas in search of property that they can plant this illicit crop.  Marihuana growers look for the following areas:

 

 

Swamps

Corn Fields

Wooded areas

Along Rivers

 

 

Once an area is located, growers will bring to the area large bags of fertilizer, shovels, chemicals, pails and of course the marihuana plants.  The marihuana plants are planted and maintained by the grower over the next five months while they mature.  Due to the heartiness of the marihuana plant, they only have to be tended to approximately once every two weeks.

 

In late September or early October the marihuana grower returns to harvest their plants, leaving the root of the plant behind.

 

Marihuana Plants are bright green in colour, the leaves have seven jagged fingers, plants grow between three and five feet in height and give off an odour similar to that of a skunk.

 

Common Indicators of Outdoor Marihuana Grows:

 

Abandoned vehicles parked on side roads or trails

People observed walking in remote areas for no apparent reason

Bags of fertilizer, planting trays or chemicals located in remote areas

Well trampled trails in wooded or swamp areas

Cleared out areas in swamps, wooded area or corn fields

Numerous signs appear out of nowhere indicating “No Trespassing.”

 

What to do if you discover an outdoor marihuana operation:

 

Call police or Crimestoppers if you suspect or locate a marihuana grow operation

Do not touch the marihuana plants due to possible chemicals on the plants

If confronted by a marihuana grower, just leave the area, record any licence plates and call police.

Do not approach an outdoor grow due to the low percentage of grows being booby trapped or guarded

 

 

 

 

 

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Contact:                                                                   Detachment Commander:

Constable Lauren BALL                                           Staff Sergeant JOLLYMORE

(705)746-4225

 

 

 

 

 

WEST PARRY SOUND O.P.P.                                           RELEASE: May 15, 2008

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NEWS RELEASE

 

 

 

(Parry Sound, Ontario)  The West Parry Sound OPP will be participating in the Law Enforcement Torch Run today starting at 11:00am.  The run will begin at the Parry Sound Fire Hall and end at the Parry Sound Mall.  There will be a BBQ hosted by Royal Bank at the Mall.  All proceeds to Special Olympics.

 

Come out and cheer on our local Special Olympians.

 

 

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Contact:                                                                   Detachment Commander:

Constable Lauren BALL                                           Staff Sergeant JOLLYMORE

(705)746-4225

 

 

 

WEST PARRY SOUND O.P.P.                                           RELEASE: DE: 14 May 08                                                                                               PUBLICATION LE:

 

 

NEWS RELEASE

 

(Parry Sound, Ontario)  On the 14th of May 2008 the West Parry Sound OPP were on patrol in the Town of Parry Sound.  Police conducted a traffic stop on Gibson Street.  As a result of this stop police arrested 19 year old Alexander BARSTAD MCEWEN of Parry Sound for Drive over 80 mgs.  BARSTAD MCEWEN will appear in court on the 12th of June 2008 to answer to the charge.

 

 

 

 

 

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Contact:                                                                   Detachment Commander:

Constable Lisa RYAN                                              Staff Sergeant JOLLYMORE

(705)746-4225

 

 

 

 

 

WEST PARRY SOUND O.P.P.                                           RELEASE:  12 May 08

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NEWS RELEASE

 

 

(Parry Sound, Ontario)  The Victoria Day Long Weekend is fast approaching. Members of the West Parry Sound OPP along with the OPP Aircraft Patrol will be out patrolling our highways. Please remember to obey all traffic laws. Enjoy your long weekend and stay safe.

 

 

 

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Contact:                                                                   Detachment Commander:

Constable Kristine DAWSON                                   Staff Sergeant JOLLYMORE

Community Services Officer

(705)746-4225

 

 

 

 

 

WEST PARRY SOUND O.P.P.                                           RELEASE:  12 May 08

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NEWS RELEASE

 

 

(Parry Sound, Ontario)  On the 9th of May 2008 the West Parry Sound OPP were called to the Parry Sound Museum in regards to a break and enter. Investigation revealed sometime between the 8th and 9th of May 2008 unknown persons attended the Museum and gained entry into a storage shed. Nothing appeared to be taken but the unknown persons did pour oil over items that were in the shed. Police are continuing their investigation.

 

 

On the 10th of May 2008 the West Parry Sound OPP were called to a break and enter in Seguin Township. Police attended and investigation revealed that sometime between the 14th of December 2007 and the 10th of May 2008 unknown persons attended the cottage and gained entry to the shed. Several items were removed from the shed. Police are continuing their investigation.

 

 

On the 10th of May 2008 the West Parry Sound OPP were called to a domestic dispute at a McDougall Township residence. As a result of this call police have arrested a 56 year old Cambridge male for assault with weapon and mischief under $5000. The male will appear in court on the 12th of June 2008 to answer to the charge.

 

 

On the 10th of May 2008 the West Parry Sound OPP were called to Mall Drive in the Town of Parry Sound in regards to a mischief complaint. Investigation revealed that unknown persons attended the parked vehicle and damaged the windshield and scratched the side of the vehicle. Police are continuing their investigation.

 

 

On the 11th of May 2008 the West Parry Sound OPP were called to a domestic dispute at a Bowes Street residence in the Town of Parry Sound. As a result of this call police have arrested a 33 year old Barrie male for mischief under $5000, theft under $5000 and break and enter. The male is being held in custody pending a bail hearing scheduled for today.

 

On the 11th of May 2008 the West Parry Sound OPP were called to a Carling Township residence in regards to a theft. Investigation revealed that sometime over the past 6 months unknown persons attended the residence and removed a snow machine located on the property. The stolen Skidoo MACH 1 is black in color with the registration number of 761302. Police are continuing their investigation.

 

On the 9th of May 2008 the West Parry Sound OPP were called to a break and enter. Police attended the cottage located in Seguin Township and learned that sometime over the past year unknown persons attended the cottage and gained entry to a shed located on the property. Once inside the shed the unknown persons removed a generator. Police are continuing their investigation.

 

On the 10th of May 2008 the West Parry Sound OPP were called to the West Parry Sound Health Center in regards to a bomb threat. Police attended and the hospital was put on a lock down. The OPP Explosive Disposal Unit as well as the OPP Canine Units were called in to clear the hospital. The hospital was closed until 2:30pm. Nothing was located and police are continuing their investigation.

 

 

 

 

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Contact:                                                                   Detachment Commander:

Constable Kristine DAWSON                                   Staff Sergeant JOLLYMORE

Community Services Officer

(705)746-4225

 

 

 

 

 

WEST PARRY SOUND O.P.P.                                           RELEASE:  09 May 08

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NEWS RELEASE

 

 

(Parry Sound, Ontario)  Highway 69 near Britt is now reopened.

The highway was closed due to a single vehicle motor vehicle collision that occurred around 12:07pm. Highway 69 was reopened at 1:08pm.

The driver of the vehicle, David SUTCH, 48, of Blind River was taken to the West Parry Sound Health Center by ambulance to be treated for non life threatening injuries.

SUTCH has been charged with careless driving.

 

 

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Contact:                                                                   Detachment Commander:

Constable Kristine DAWSON                                   Staff Sergeant JOLLYMORE

Community Services Officer

(705)746-4225

 

 

 

 

 

WEST PARRY SOUND O.P.P.                                           RELEASE:  09 May 08

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NEWS RELEASE

 

 

(Parry Sound, Ontario)  On the 8th of May 2008 the West Parry Sound OPP were called to Joseph Street in the Town of Parry Sound in regards to trouble with youth. As a result of this call police arrested a 17 year old Parry Sound male for fail to comply with sentence X2. The youth is being held in custody pending a bail hearing scheduled for today.

 

 

From the 13th of May until the 19th of May the West Parry Sound OPP will be participating in the Canada Road Safety Week. During this time officers will be targeting aggressive driving, seat belts and impaired drivers. RIDE checks will be set up in the West Parry Sound detachment area continuously.

 

 

Officers from the West Parry Sound Detachment will be participating in the Law Enforcement Torch Run. The run will start at the Parry Sound Fire Department on the 15th of May at 11am we will proceed to James Street and then end at the Parry Sound Mall. The Royal Bank will be hosting a BBQ at the mall helping to raise funds for the Special Olympics. Please come and out and support our Olympians!

 

 

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Contact:                                                                   Detachment Commander:

Constable Kristine DAWSON                                   Staff Sergeant JOLLYMORE

Community Services Officer

(705)746-4225

 

 

 

 

 

WEST PARRY SOUND O.P.P.                                           RELEASE: DE: 07 May 08                                                                                                PUBLICATION LE:

 

 

NEWS RELEASE

 

(Parry Sound, Ontario) On the 6th of May 2008 members of the West Parry Sound OPP were requested to assist the Greater Sudbury Police Service in locating a suspect involved in a theft from the Sears Department store in Sudbury ON.  Police observed the suspect vehicle traveling southbound on HWY 69 in Henvey Township and subsequently arrested a 33 year old male from Concord ON for possession of stolen property.  The male party was later transported to Greater Sudbury Police headquarters.

 

On the 6th of May 2008, West Parry Sound OPP officers were on patrol on Hwy 69 in Carling Township.  Police observed a vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed.  Police stopped the vehicle and as a result a 20 year old male from Quebec City was charged with “race a motor vehicle”.  The 20 year old had his licence suspended for 7 days and his vehicle was impounded for 7 days.  The rate of speed at which he was traveling was 154 km/hr in a posted 90 km/hr zone.  He will appear in court on the 24th of June 2008 to answer to the charge.

 

 

 

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Contact:                                                                   Detachment Commander:

Constable Lisa RYAN                                              Staff Sergeant JOLLYMORE

(705)746-4225

 

 

 

 

 

WEST PARRY SOUND O.P.P.                                           RELEASE:  06 May 08

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NEWS RELEASE

 

 

(Parry Sound, Ontario)  The West Parry Sound OPP would like to advise the residents in the Town of Parry Sound that Parry Sound Drive between Tudhope Street and Joseph Street as well as Beatty Street continue to be closed due to the gas leak.

The West Parry Sound OPP have concluded their investigation into this matter.

Any questions or concerns about the gas leak can be directed to the Town of Parry Sound as they are on scene dealing with the issue.

 

 

 

 

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Contact:                                                                   Detachment Commander:

Constable Kristine DAWSON                                   Staff Sergeant JOLLYMORE

Community Services Officer

(705)746-4225

 

 

 

 

 

WEST PARRY SOUND O.P.P.                                           RELEASE:  06 May 08

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NEWS RELEASE

 

 

(Parry Sound, Ontario)  The West Parry Sound OPP along with the Parry Sound Fire Department are still on scene of the gas leak on Beatty Street in the Town of Parry Sound.

The OPP have evacuated the residents in the effected area. Parry Sound Drive has also been closed to traffic.

 

Updates to follow

 

 

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Contact:                                                                   Detachment Commander:

Constable Kristine DAWSON                                   Staff Sergeant JOLLYMORE

Community Services Officer

(705)746-4225

 

 

 

 

 

WEST PARRY SOUND O.P.P.                                           RELEASE:  06 May 08

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NEWS RELEASE

 

 

(Parry Sound, Ontario)  The West Parry Sound OPP along with the Parry Sound Fire Department are currently on scene of a gas leak on Beatty Street in the Town of Parry Sound.

Residents in the area are being evacuated by police and the area is blocked off.

 

Updates to follow

 

 

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Contact:                                                                   Detachment Commander:

Constable Kristine DAWSON                                   Staff Sergeant JOLLYMORE

Community Services Officer

(705)746-4225

 

 

 

 

 

WEST PARRY SOUND O.P.P.                                           RELEASE:  06 May 08

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NEWS RELEASE

 

 

(Parry Sound, Ontario)  On the 5th of May 2008 the West Parry Sound OPP were called to Snug Harbour Community Church in Carling Township in regards to a break and enter. Police investigation revealed that sometime overnight unknown persons attended the Church and gained entry. Nothing appears to have been removed. Police are continuing their investigation.

 

 

On the 5th of May 2008 the West Parry Sound OPP were conducting radar enforcement on highway 400 Seguin Township. Police observed a vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed and conducted a traffic stop. As a result of this stop police charged a 24 year old Female from North York for drive motor vehicle – perform stunt- 155km/hr in posted 100km/hr zone. The vehicle was impounded for 7 days and the driver’s license was suspended for 7 days.

 

 

The West Parry Sound OPP would like to thank everyone who supported the COPS for Cancer head shave. Over $6200 was raised for this worthwhile cause.

 

 

On the 15th of May 2008 the West Parry Sound OPP will be participating in the Torch Run. The run will begin at 11am starting at the Parry Sound Fire Hall and will proceed down Seguin Street to James Street to Rosetta Street to Church Street and will end at the Parry Sound Mall. Please come out and cheer on the Special Olympians who will be participating in the run.

 

 

 

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Contact:                                                                   Detachment Commander:

Constable Kristine DAWSON                                   Staff Sergeant JOLLYMORE

Community Services Officer

(705)746-4225

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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