SOUTH BRUCE COUNTY MEDIA RELEASES DETACHMENT COMMANDER: INSP. BILL KLYM – (519) 396-3341 CALL 1-888-310-1122 FOR POLICE DETACHMENT HOMEPAGE LINK	KEEPING YOU INFORMED KEEPING YOU SAFE
FROM/DE: SOUTH BRUCE DETACHMENT DATE: 08 SEPT 2010                    DETACHMENT COMMANDER:                    INSPECTOR WILLIAM KLYM PINE RIVER CHEESE (HURON-KINLOSS, ON.) – South Bruce OPP was called to assist the Kincardine Fire Department at a fire on Hwy. 21 South of Kincardine around 7:30 pm Tuesday.  Pine River Cheese and Butter Co-op, a well known local business, was ablaze and police provided traffic control as fire services fought the fire. Fire Services do not believe the blaze was suspicious and police have left the scene.  The Fire Marshal has indicated they will not attend.  Damage estimates are not known at this time. - 30 - Contact: Cst. D.R. Meyer for Cst. Kevin Martin Phone: 519-534-1323     FROM/DE: WESTERN REGION HEADQUARTERS DATE: 3^rd September, 2010 ****THEY’RE BIG, THEY’RE YELLOW & TUESDAY THEY’RE BACK*** (LONDON, ON.) – Members of the Western Region OPP are alerting motorists to the fact that come Tuesday morning, Ontario roadways will be dotted with thousands of Chrome Yellow school busses! These busses are filled with our most valuable cargo; our children. Motorists need to always drive safe around busses. When motorist observe chrome yellow school busses stopped on the roadway with its red lights activate and stop arm out, they must come to a complete stop in-front of and behind the bus. Motorists must not pass the stopped bus until the stop arm is retracted and the red lights are turned off. The fine for passing a school bus is $490.00. Liability to stop for a school bus rests on the owner of the vehicle. Motorist must also be prepared to stop for Crossing Guards as well and slow down in School Safety Zones. Police will be extra vigilant Tuesday morning ensuring that drivers obey School Bus operators as well as School Crossing guards across the region. “Passing a stopped school bus on the roadway with the red lights on and the stop arm activated is a dangerous act with severe consequences. Caution must always be exercised by motorists when around school busses, parked, stopped or otherwise,” says Western Region OPP Traffic and Marine Inspector Mark Wright. OPP remind caregivers to speak to their children about the importance of getting on and off busses safely and to obey all the bus and road safety rules at all times. Taking a few minutes to talk to your children about safety can be the difference between life and death. It’s worth the time. - 30 - Contact: Cst Kevin Martin Community Services/Media Relations South Bruce OPP Phone: 519-396-3341 x3955 FROM/DE: South Bruce OPP DATE: September 3, 2010 OVERNIGHT THEFT OF ATV (CARRICK TWP, ON) – The South Bruce OPP is looking for an ATV taken from a detached workshop at a residence along Concession 14 in Carrick Township. The ATV was taken sometime between 11:00 pm on September 1st, 2010 and 8:00 am on September 2^nd, 2010. Blue 2002 Yamaha Raptor Raised handle bars Orange grill Blue and silver hand guards Ignition on right front fender VIN JY4AM01W32C008962 Anyone with information about this ATV is asked to call the South Bruce OPP or Crime Stoppers. LOCK IT OR LOSE IT (KINCARDINE, ON) – The South Bruce OPP has been receiving reports of overnight vehicle entries and overnight theft from vehicles in the town of Kincardine. The South Bruce OPP would like to remind vehicle owners of the auto theft protection tips provided through the Lock it or Lose it program: Always roll up your vehicle’s windows, lock the door and pocket the key If you have a garage, use it and lock the door as well as your vehicle Keep your registration and proof of insurance with you, not in the glove box Always park your vehicle in a well lit area Never leave your vehicle unattended while its running Never leave your car keys in plain view Never leave valuables in plain sight Anyone that would like more information is encouraged to visit the following sites: www.opp.ca/Community/CrimePrevention/index.htm www.ibc.ca/en/Insurance_Crime/Auto_Theft/ OPEN LIQUOR FOUND AT RIDE (KINCARDINE, ON) – On September 3, 2010 at 1:05, members of the South Bruce OPP were conducting RIDE on Broadway Street in Kincardine when a vehicle stopped at the check point. Officers noticed that a passenger in the vehicle was holding an open container of alcohol. 18 year old Alec Holla of Huron Township is charged with Open liquor out of residence. Anyone having information that can assist Police with investigations is asked to call South Bruce OPP at 519-396-3341 (Kincardine), 519-881-3130 (Walkerton) or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222 -TIPS (8477). OPP Dispatch – 1-888-310-1122 - 30 - Contact: Cst Kevin Martin Community Services/Media Relations South Bruce OPP Phone: 519 396 3341 x3955 FROM/DE: South Bruce OPP DATE: August 31, 2010 BACK TO SCHOOL, TIME TO START THINKING STUDENT SAFETY (SOUTH BRUCE COUNTY, ON.) – In one week area schools will be open for another year of learning and the South Bruce OPP want motorists, parents and students to start thinking safety. The start of the new school year means the return of school buses, young cyclists and young pedestrians on area roads. Parents please take the time to discuss safe bike riding and safe walking with your children: All cyclists under 18 MUST wear an approved helmet All cyclists need to keep their eyes and ears open for cars Cyclists must follow the rules of the road – no stunts on the roadway Walkers use the sidewalks and cross the streets at intersections The South Bruce OPP would like to remind vehicle owners they could be legally responsible if their vehicle fails to stop for a school bus, even if they aren’t the driver. When a school bus is stopped, with red lights flashing and stop arm extended, drivers must stop their vehicles. First time offenders face a penalty of 6 demerit points and a maximum fine of $2,000. South Bruce OPP Detachment Commander Bill Klym takes traffic safety very seriously. “It’s imperative that we all work together for the safety of school children. Slow down, leave lots of time to get to your destination and watch for students”. - 30 - Contact: Cst Kevin Martin Community Services/Media Relations South Bruce OPP Phone: 519 396 3341 x3955 FROM/DE: South Bruce OPP DATE: August 31, 2010 OPP STEPPING UP ENFORCEMENT for UPCOMING LABOUR DAY Weekend (ORILLIA, ON) – As the hot days of summer draw to a close and people prepare to celebrate the final long weekend of the season, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is reminding motorists and boaters traveling on OPP patrolled roadways, waterways and trails during the Labour Day weekend that they should not be taking any time off from thinking about safety. To this effect, OPP officers will be out in full force patrolling Ontario’s highways, waterways and trails targeting aggressive drivers and marine operators to ensure everyone’s safety. “We are asking everyone to join our efforts by acting responsibly while out enjoying the roads and waterways this upcoming holiday long-weekend” said OPP Commissioner Chris Lewis. “The OPP will continue to demonstrate our commitment to safe communities by being out in full force and targeting those who put others safety at risk”. Numerous lives have been lost on our roadways and waterways this summer. So far this year, 205 people have died in traffic related fatalities in Ontario on OPP patrolled roadways as compared to 199 in 2009. Marine fatalities are down in 2010 to 17 to date as compared to 27 in 2009. Despite this trend, the OPP continues to respond almost daily to calls from people in distress on our waterways. “The increase in the number of fatalities from last year causes the OPP great concern” said Deputy Commissioner Larry Beechey, Provincial Commander responsible for OPP Traffic Safety Programs. “This is not acceptable and our stepped up patrols across the province will be addressing this issue by targeting the aggressive driving and boating behaviours that put the lives and safety of innocent people at risk.” The OPP is calling on all motorists and boaters to keep safety as a priority this long weekend. Slow down and be respectful of others. Leave some extra time to get to your destination and keep extra space between you and other vehicles or vessels. Let’s work together to make this final weekend of summer a safe one. - 30 - Contact: Cst Kevin Martin Community Services/Media Relations South Bruce OPP Phone: 519 396 3341 x3955

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