UPPER OTTAWA VALLEY O.P.P. MEDIA RELEASES DETACHMENT COMMANDER: S/SGT JOE GIRARD (613) 735 - 0188 FAX (613) 735 - 7427 CALL 1-888-310-1122 FOR POLICE DETACHMENT HOMEPAGE LINK	KEEPING YOU INFORMED KEEPING YOU SAFE
FROM/DE: Upper Ottawa Valley OPP DATE: March 8, 2010 March 1, 2010 To March 7, 2010 During the week of the 1^st to the 7^th of March members of the Upper Ottawa Valley Detachment investigated 134 incidents including theft complaints, mischiefs and motor vehicle collisions. Theft On the 1^st of March a report was filed of a theft of 2 pound propane tanks from a deck on Zadow St. in Laurentian Valley Twp. P/C McGraw was t he investigating officer. P/C Wayne Desjardins was the investigating officer in a report in which 2 dirt bikes were reported stolen from his back porch at his residence on Hamilton St. Laurentian Valley Twp. One bike was a black and red 125 Giovanni mini bike, and the second was YX80 red and white Rebuilt. P/C Wayne Desjardins was the investigating officer. Mischief On the 1^st of March a report was filed that unknown suspect threw a beer bottle at a mailbox on Micksburg Road in Laurentian Valley Twp. and damaged it. P/C Badger was the investigating officer. On the 5^th of March a report was filed in which 4 mailboxes were reported damaged on Woito Station Road in Laurentian Valley Twp. P/C Bryon Heaslip is the investigating officer. Further on the 5^th of March a report was filed in which a mailbox was damaged on Sandy Beach Road in Laurentian Valley Twp. P/C McGraw was the investigating officer. P/C Darryl Graveline is the investigating officer in a report in which unknown persons spilt coffee over a vehicle in a parking lot on Victoria St. in the Town of Petawawa. The report was filed on the 5^th of March. P/C Kevin Davidson is the investigating officer in a report a mailbox having been smashed on B-Line Road Laurentian Valley Twp. The report was on the 6^th of March. If anyone has any information concerning these reports of vandalism please contact the Upper Ottawa Valley OPP or crime stoppers. Attempt Theft P/C Kevin Davidson is the investigating officer in a report in which attempts were made to steal a tractor from a residence on Germanicus Road in North Algona Wilberforce Twp. The report was filed on the 7^th of March. The public is reminded to take extra cautions to protect their property, whether to remove the key, lock it up and or put in a visible area. Impaired Driving A vehicle was stopped on Brazeau Road and Whitewater Road in Laurentian Valley Twp. on the 1^st of March. As a result charges are pending against an adult male for exceed 80 milligrams blood alcohol content and impaired operation of a motor vehicle contrary to the Criminal Code. P/C Genevieve Nicholas was the investigating officer. Motor Vehicle Collisions During the week of the 1^st to the 7^th of March members of the Upper Ottawa Valley Detachment investigated 6 motor vehicle collisions in the following times and locations: 1^st March 11:15 am, Biggs Road Laurentian Valley Twp., P/C Christine Reid was the investigating officer, property damage collision, single vehicle and a turkey were involved 2^nd March 9:04 am, private parking lot Petawawa Blvd Town of Petawawa, Sgt. Don Francis was the investigating officer, single vehicle was involved, property damage collision 2^nd March 7:40 am, Victoria St. and Wolfe Ave. Town of Petawawa, P/C Michael Cooper was the investigating officer, property damage collision, two vehicles were involved 3^rd March 1:49 pm, private parking lot Wal-mart Laurentian Valley Twp., P/C Bryon Heaslip was the investigating officer, two vehicles were involved, fail to remain property damage collision 4^th March 8:04 am, Bissett Creek Road Head Clara Maria Twp., P/C Steve Regan was the investigating officer, property damage collision, single vehicle was involved 4^th March 6:37 pm, Jamie Cr. Town of Petawawa, Sgt. Don Francis was the investigating officer, property damage collision, two vehicles were involved Suspicious Phone Calls During the previous week the Upper Ottawa Valley Detachment has received complaints in which the public has received phone calls from unknown persons claiming to represent Bell Canada. They are asking for the persons SIN number and they will then receive a free cell phone. A complaint was received in the Town of Petawawa, where a caller phoned claiming to represent Bell and was offering a free Home Security Service. When the caller was advised that the person already had a security system the caller hung up. The phone number was a blocked number. The public is reminded not to give out personal information over the phone to an unknown caller especially banking information and personal number such as your SIN number. The public is also reminded to be cautious about giving out any information about your property without first knowing who is calling, and verifying that they are legitimate. For more information on frauds and scams please visit the website www.phonebusters.com.If you have doubts about a caller, your best defence is to simply hang up. It's not rude – it's smart. If you are not familiar with the caller on the other end of the telephone or have any doubts, hang up. These are professionals and you are not the first person they have contacted. No matter how many questions you ask they will have answers for. Call the company they are alleging to be and confirm identities or promotions. Write down their name and service number – confirm these with the company. It is your money – protect it! RIDE Program During the week of the 1^st to the 7^th of March members of the Upper Ottawa Valley Detachment conducted a number of RIDE programs. They occurred at the following locations: 3^rd March 3:01 pm, Lake Dore Road North Algona Wilberforce Twp., approximately 55 vehicles were checked and 1 HTA charge was laid 3^rd March 4:04 pm, approximately 70 vehicles were checked, 1 seven day suspension and vehicle impounded, as well as a Compulsory Automobile Insurance Act charge 3^rd March 9:26 pm, Main St. Town of Laurentian Hills, approximately 20 vehicles were checked and no charges were laid 3^rd March 10:10 pm, Wylie Road Town of Laurentain Hills, 5 vehicles were checked and no charges were laid 4^th March 10:30 pm, Wylie Road Town of Laurentian Hills, 5 vehicles were checked and no charges were laid 4^th March 12:38 am, Pembroke St. West Laurentian Valley Twp., 15 vehicles were checked and no charges were laid 4^th March 3:44 pm, Bruham Ave Laurentian Valley Twp., approximately 50 vehicles were checked and 1 HTA charge 4^th March 3:52 pm, Achray Road Town of Petawawa, approximately 30 vehicles were checked as well as 4 snow machines, no charges were laid 4^th March 3:58 pm, Doran Road Laurentian Valley Twp., 7 HTA charges were laid 5^th March 2:56 pm, Victoria St. Town of Petawawa, approximately 100 vehicles were checked and no charges were laid 6^th March 12:36 am, Bert St. Town of Petawawa, approximately 90 vehicles were checked and no charges were laid 6^th March 12:01 pm, Waterview Road Twp. of Whitewater Region, 5 vehicles were checked and no charges were laid 6^th March 3:31 pm, Black Bay Road Town of Petawawa, approximately 20 vehicles were checked and no charges were laid 7^th March 1:11 am, Wilson Road Laurentian Valley Twp., approximately 15 vehicles were checked and no charges were laid 7^th March 2:48 pm, Victoria St. Town of Petawawa, approximately 45 vehicles were checked and 1 adult male was charged with 3 counts of Fail to Comply Undertaking contrary to the Criminal Code, 1 count of Possession for the Purpose contrary to the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act charge and 1 HTA charge 8^th March 3:45 am, Black Bay Road Town of Petawawa, 5 vehicles were checked and no charges were laid While it appears that the message is slowly getting across to drivers, there are still people who think that they are sober enough to drive when they are not. The only true safe level of alcohol consumption for drivers is none at all. Drinking and driving is never a good mix. Members of the local detachment of the OPP will continue to conduct RIDE programs through out the Upper Ottawa Valley area. BICYCLE SAFETY (Petawawa, Ontario) – With the nice weather upon us, many adults and youth will be getting their bicycles out for another season. The Upper Ottawa Valley Detachment of the OPP would like to remind cyclists of the need to follow all laws and to think of safety while cycling. Some safety tips to consider are: Ride in a straight line on the right hand side of the road, in the same direction as traffic. You must travel as far to the right as practicable, except when preparing for a left turn or passing. Stop at the edge of the road; stop at red lights and stop signs. Look to see if the road is clear. Look all ways. Always look over your shoulder behind you before you turn or move out on the road Signal – let drivers know what you are going to do next Look ahead down the road to see if there might be danger ahead Cyclists under 18 must wear an approved bicycle helmet. Helmets are strongly recommended for cyclists over 18 Road safety depends on both cyclists and motorists. Ice Safety The Upper Ottawa Valley Detachment of the OPP would like to urge the public to be extremely cautious in and around frozen bodies of water. With the recent warm temperatures ice thickness is unpredictable. Ice could be several inches one day and only a couple the next. Parents are asked to caution their children about the dangers of ice conditions. Pembroke/Renfrew County Crime Stoppers at 735-8477 that is 735-Tips or you can reach us at 1-800-222-8477. You could help solve a crime. All tips remain anonymous and you will not have to attend court. Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display. Our telephones are answered 24 hours a day. Please visit us at our new website www.valleytips.ca. Check out all our releases at www.crimealerts.net -30- Contact: Beth Ethier Upper Ottawa Valley Detachment Tel # (613) 735-0188 Cell # (613) 639-0758
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