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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 26^th, 2010, to answer to the charges laid against her. - 30 - 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 3^rd, 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. - 30 - 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 2^nd, 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 29^th, 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. - 30 - 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 2^nd , 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 29^th, 2010 to answer to the charges laid against him. - 30 - 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 _____________________________________________________________________ (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 11^th, 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. - 30 - Contact: South Porcupine CSO Detachment Commander Const Marc Depatie Staff Sergeant Rick Witty 235-3345
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