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FROM/DE: SOUTH PORCUPINE DATE:
03 March, 2010
OPP INVESTIGATE ALLEGATION – LAY CHARGES
(SOUTH PORCUPINE) – The South Porcupine OPP has
charged a Timmins young person
with two Criminal Code offences stemming from a false report made to the
police.
Based on the investigation completed by the South
Porcupine OPP, it was determined that a report made to police concerning an
alleged abduction in progress in the Val Gagne area was in fact false.
The OPP have charged a 15 year old female youth from Timmins
with one count of Public Mischief and on count of Obstruct Peace Officer
contrary to the Criminal Code of Canada.
The youth was turned over to the custody of her parents
and is required to attend Provincial Court
in Timmins on April 26th, 2010, to
answer to the charges laid against her.
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Contact:
Constable Marc Depatie, South Porcupine OPP
Authority:
S/Sgt Witty – South Porcupine OPP
Phone:
705-235-3345
FROM/DE: SOUTH PORCUPINE DATE:
03 March, 2010
OPP INVESTIGATE PROWLER – LAY CHARGES
(SOUTH PORCUPINE) – The South Porcupine OPP has
charged a Connaught man with a number of Criminal Code
offences stemming from reports of a prowler in a Connaught
neighbourhood received during the early morning hours of March 3rd, 2010.
Based on the investigation completed by the South
Porcupine OPP, the alleged prowler was located a short distance from the scene
of the original call for service.
The suspect is alleged to have ditched his vehicle while
leaving Connaught and was apprehended by the OPP.
Jonathon GOOT, 27, of Connaught is charged with 2 counts
of Trespass at Night - Prowl Near a Dwelling, one count of Public Mischief
and one count of Obstruct Justice contrary to the Criminal Code of Canada.
GOOT has been held in custody awaiting a bail hearing
scheduled for this morning (03 March) at Provincial
Court in Timmins.
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Contact: Constable
Marc Depatie, South Porcupine OPP
Authority:
S/Sgt Witty – South Porcupine OPP
Phone:
705-235-3345
FROM/DE: SOUTH PORCUPINE DATE:
03 March, 2010
OPP CHARGE DRIVER – NO INSURANCE
(MATHESON) – The Matheson OPP has laid a traffic
related charge stemming from a routine traffic stop on Hwy 11 in Bowman Twp
(Matheson) on March 2nd,
2010.
An OPP officer had occasion to stop a Honda Accord for a
traffic violation.
As a result of investigative steps taken by the OPP
officer, it was determined that the vehicle was not properly registered with
the province on Ontario, and
did not have any valid insurance coverage.
Sally GAMACHE, 31, of Oshawa, Ontario
has been charged with:
- Fail to Apply for Permit on Becoming Owner contrary to
the Highway Traffic Act and
- Owner – Permit Motor Vehicle to be Operated
Without Insurance contrary to the Compulsory Automobile Insurance Act.
GAMACHE is required to attend Provincial
Court in Timmins
on April 29th, 2010
to answer to the charges laid against her.
The driver of the vehicle, Sean SAVILLE, 34, of Skead,
Ontario has been charged with Fail to
Surrender Licence contrary to the Highway Traffic Act.
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Contact:
Constable Marc Depatie, South Porcupine OPP
Authority:
S/Sgt Witty – South Porcupine OPP
Phone:
705-235-3345
FROM/DE: SOUTH PORCUPINE DATE:
03 March, 2010
OPP CHARGE SUSPENDED DRIVER
(MATHESON) – The Matheson OPP has laid a traffic
related charge stemming from a routine traffic stop on Hwy 101 in Matheson on
March 2nd , 2010.
An OPP officer had occasion to stop a 2003 Honda passenger
vehicle for an alleged speeding violation.
As a result of investigative steps taken by the OPP
officer, it was determined that the driver was currently under suspension in
the province on Ontario.
Michel LAPORTE, 42, of South Porcupine has been charged
with Drive While Under Suspension contrary to the Highway Traffic Act.
LAPORTE is required to attend Provincial
Court in Timmins
on April 29th, 2010
to answer to the charges laid against him.
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Contact:
Constable Marc Depatie, South Porcupine OPP
Authority:
S/Sgt Witty – South Porcupine OPP
Phone:
705-235-3345
SOUTH PORCUPINE OPP
02 March, 2010
PUBLIC
INVITATION: ELDER ABUSE AWARENESS INFORMATION SESSION
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(IROQUOIS FALLS)
The Ontario Provincial Police, in partnership with the Ontario Network for
the Prevention of Elder Abuse (ONPEA), will be hosting an information session
in Iroquois Falls on Thursday, March 11th, 2010 at 2:00 pm at the
South Centennial Manor.
Topics will include: a definition of the different types
of elder abuse, signs and symptoms of elder abuse, identifying potential
victims and perpetrators of elder abuse and where to obtain help, guidance or
support in such cases.
Elder fraud prevention and strategies focused on reduction
of scams targeting the elderly will be covered as well.
Local citizens, support workers, service providers and the
media are welcome to attend.
The Iroquois Falls OPP and the OPP Crime Unit remains
fiercely committed to preventing crimes against the elderly.
This information session aims at empowering and informing
that segment of the population that has been targeted by criminals.
The OPP and its community partners are pleased to take an
active role in informing the general public about this type of crime and how
to recognize it and prevent it from occurring.
The impact of elder abuse on our communities is
significant. The OPP recognizes that
the importance of protecting the elderly and providing them with a sense of
well being cannot be underestimated.
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Contact: South Porcupine CSO Detachment
Commander
Const Marc Depatie Staff Sergeant Rick Witty
235-3345
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