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FROM: Grenville County Detachment RELEASE: 06 May 2008 Kemptville Office O.P.P. WEEKLY REVIEW (Kemptville, Ontario) – Between April 28^th and May 2^nd, 2008, the Kemptville office of North Grenville Ontario Provincial Police investigated 58 general occurrences: 15 Kemptville, 31 Municipality of North Grenville, 7 Municipality of Merrickville – Wolford and 5 on Highway 416. This year the Ontario Provincial Police’s involvement in the Spring Seat Belt Campaign was a great success. Approximately 1.2 million vehicles were stopped and over 15,000 seat belt charges were laid. Both of these numbers are up from last year. The most important figure is the reduction in deaths to date directly attributed to not wearing a seat belt. The fatalities in this area have decreased by 29 per cent. One very clear example of the importance of wearing a seat belt is of a female who was stopped and charged with not wearing a seat belt and a short time later was involved in a collision. She was spared from serious injury because she was belted and later called the officer who charged her and thanked him. The members of North Grenville Detachment Ontario Provincial Police and the North Grenville Police Services Board in celebration of Police Week would like to invite the Community to an Open House on Saturday, May 10^th, 2008 from 11:00 am – 2:00 pm. There will be a Charity B.B.Q. in support of the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics. “Working With Today’s Youth To Build Safer Communities.” View our releases on www.crimealerts.net -30- Contact: Provincial Constable C.A. Lindsey Grenville County O.P.P. Kemptville Office (613) 258-3441 FROM: Grenville O.P.P. (Prescott Detachment) RELEASE: 5 MAY 2008 De: PUBLICATION LE : O.P.P. WEEKLY REPORT (Prescott, Ontario) Members of the Prescott Detachment of the Grenville County O.P.P. responded to a total of 137 calls for service from April 28th to May 5th, 2008 inclusive. Highway 416 13 calls for service Highway 401 13 calls for service Township of Edwardsburg-Cardinal 33 calls for service. Township of Augusta 27 calls for service Town of Prescott 51 calls for service. Of the calls for service: 2 Assaults 10 Alarm calls, 5 were 911 activated 0 Break and Enters 2 Drug enforcement 10 Motor Vehicle Collisions. 3 Mischief 20 Request for Police assistance 21 Traffic related complaints. 6 Thefts 4 Traffic Enforcement Augusta Township Caller Reports Impaired Driver, May 3^rd, 2008 P/C. C. Bisson investigating. On May 3^rd, 2008 just after 7:30 pm police received a complaint from a witness who was driving behind a suspected impaired driver. Police were able to stop this vehicle on County Rd. 26 in Augusta Township. Police noted the driver to be exhibiting signs of impairment and he was arrested for impaired driving. Subsequent investigation revealed that the vehicle which had no licence plates had an expired 10 day trip permit on the front window, the trip permit was for another vehicle and he also had in his possession a small amount of marijuana. A check on this male indicated he was also a charged person for impaired driving, flight from police and possession of marijuana in another jurisdiction with all charges still before the courts. The 29 year old male from Elizabethtown Township has been charged with Impaired Driving, speeding, drive motor vehicle with liquor readily available, drive motor vehicle no permit and drive while under suspension. He was held in custody for a bail hearing on Monday May 5, 2008. Town of Prescott Broken Window Results in Charges, May 5th, 2008 P/C S. McDade investigating. On May 4^th 2008 just after midnight police were called to residence on East St. in the Town of Prescott. At this time the homeowner reported that when an intoxicated person was asked to leave his residence this same person proceeded to kick the door causing the glass to break. A 43 year old male from Prescott Ontario was later located and arrested and charged with mischief. He is to appear in Brockville Court at a later date. Edwardsburgh/Cardinal Township Police Respond to Broken Down Car, May 2^nd, 2008 P/C Thompson and Sgt Francis investigating. On the 2^nd of May 2008 shortly after 11:00 pm police responded to call of a suspicious person in front of a residence on County Rd. 22 in Edwardsburgh/Cardinal Township. The caller reported a broken down vehicle with several intoxicated people. Police attended and located a pick up truck on the side of the road with its 4 way flashers on. Open liquor was observed near the vehicle and a male approached the officers and advised he was the driver of the pick-up. Police did a check on this male and it was learned he was on probation and an Officer in charge undertaking not to associate with one of the other persons present. This 21 year old male from Iroquois On was arrested and charged with failing to comply with that condition. The three other males involved were: A 36 year old male from Iroquois On who was arrested for public intoxication. He was found to be in possession of more than 28 grams of marijuana and has been charged with possession of a controlled substance. He is to appear in Brockville Provincial Court at a later date. An 18 year old male from Iroquois On was found to be in possession of marijuana and has been charged with possession of a controlled substance, breaching an Officer in Charge Undertaking and breaching a probation order. He is to appear in Brockville Provincial Court at a later date. A 19 year old male from Iroquois On was also found to be in possession of marijuana. He has been charged with possession of a controlled substance and is to appear in Brockville Provincial Court at a later date. OPP Charge Commercial Vehicle and Aggressive Drivers OPP detachments in Eastern Region, which include SDG, Grenville and Leeds County with the OPP Highway Safety Division (HSD) are working together in the fight to reduce aggressive driving and collisions on Highway 401 between Lancaster and Gananoque. On Tuesday, April 29, 2008, these officers were joined by the MTO as they targeted the scales and Gananoque area along the 401. As a result of the day long initiative, officers laid 54 charges which included: 4 - seatbelt 46 - speeding 1 – drive - no licence (vehicle was towed) 1 – defective brakes 2 – other offences One driver was issued a 12 hour suspension for registering a warn on the road side screening device. 8 - commercial vehicles were subject to full mechanical inspections, in which 6 were placed out of service for various mechanical problems from loose u-bolts and bald tires to improperly adjusted brakes. Due to the increase in major incidents on our highways, drivers can expect to see OPP officers joining forces regularly…so drive safe, be attentive and slow down! Drivers who are traveling over the posted speed limits are a danger to themselves and other motorists. As their speeds increase, so too does their stopping distance, which further increases the likelihood of them being involved in a major incident. Safe driving begins with you. Everyone’s life depends on it! ***** Cyclists ***** Riding in Traffic The Ontario Highway Traffic Act (HTA) defines the bicycle as a vehicle that belongs on the road.  Riding on the road means riding with other traffic.  This is only safe when all traffic uses the same rules of the road. When everyone follows the same rules, actions become more predictable.  Drivers can anticipate your moves and plan accordingly.  Likewise, you too can anticipate and deal safely with the actions of others. Where do you ride? Because bicycles usually travel at a lower speed, there are two rules of the road to which cyclists must pay special attention: slower traffic stays right slower traffic must give way to faster traffic when safe and practical Helmets An approved bicycle helmet can greatly reduce the risk of permanent injury or death in the event of a fall or collision.  A helmet works by absorbing the forces of a crash, so if the helmet has been in a collision, it should be replaced even if there is no visible damage. HTA 104 – Helmets Every cyclist under the age of eighteen must wear an approved bicycle helmet.  Parents or guardians shall not knowingly permit cyclists under sixteen to ride without a helmet. Ontario Law Enforcement Torch Run for the Special Olympics Prescott OPP Detachment will be holding there annual Torch Run for the Special Olympics on Tuesday May 6, 2008. The run will take place in the Town of Prescott beginning at 10:00 am leaving from Centennial Park and making its way through the Town where it will conclude at the Independent Grocer in the North. Following the run on May 6, 2008 officers will hold a fundraising BBQ in front of the Independent Grocer from 11:00 am to 1:30 pm. If anyone has any information in regards to any of these incidents please call the Grenville County OPP Communication Centre, 1-888-310-1122, The Prescott Detachment, 613-925-4221 or Crime Stoppers, 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). View our releases on www.crimealerts.net 30- Contact: Prov Const Rob Prophet Community Service Officer Prescott Detachment, O.P.P.. (613) 925-4221 FROM: Grenville, SDG, Leeds Detachments         RELEASE: IMMEDIATELY DE:      Highway Safety Division                                 PUBLICATION LE: May 1, 2008 OPP Charge Commercial Vehicle and Aggressive Drivers OPP detachments in Eastern Region, which include SDG, Grenville and Leeds County with the OPP Highway Safety Division (HSD) are working together in the fight to reduce aggressive driving and collisions on Highway 401 between Lancaster and Gananoque. On Tuesday, April 29, 2008, these officers were joined by the MTO as they targeted the scales and Gananoque area along the 401. As a result of the day long initiative, officers laid 54 charges which included: 4 - seatbelt 46 - speeding 1 – drive - no licence (vehicle was towed) 1 – defective brakes 2 – other offences  One driver was issued a 12 hour suspension for registering a warn on the road side screening device. 8 - commercial vehicles were subject to full mechanical inspections, in which 6 were placed out of service for various mechanical problems from loose u-bolts and bald tires to improperly adjusted brakes. Due to the increase in major incidents on our highways, drivers can expect to see OPP officers joining forces regularly…so drive safe, be attentive and slow down! Drivers who are traveling over the posted speed limits are a danger to themselves and other motorists. As their speeds increase, so too does their stopping distance, which further increases the likelihood of them being involved in a major incident. Safe driving begins with you.  Everyone’s life depends on it! View our releases on www.crimealerts.net -30- Contact: Sgt. Kristine Rae         613-284-4557
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