TEMISKAMING MEDIA RELEASES DETACHMENT COMMANDER – S/SGT ALEX IVANOV (705) 647 - 8400 CALL 1-888-310-1122 FOR POLICE	KEEPING YOU INFORMED KEEPING YOU SAFE
TEMISKAMING DETACHMENT RELEASE: IMMEDIATELY DE: INSPECTOR ALEX IVANOV PUBLICATION LE: 9 May 2008 DETACHMENT COMMANDER TRAFFIC SAFETY Speeding, aggressive driving, non-use of seatbelts or child safety restraints and driving while fatigued will be the main focus for the Temiskaming OPP officers in their efforts to help keep you safe while traveling the roadways. Officers will be watching closely the speed of vehicles on the highways in attempts to slow down the traffic. The higher the speed the more severe the impact and even a small reduction in speed can make a big difference in a driver’s ability to avoid a collision. You can also be assured that the members of the Temiskaming Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police will be taking a no nonsense approach to tailgating and other aggressive driving behaviour that tend to force other road users into dangerous situations. Aggressive driving can happen at any time and in any location. If you see someone driving in an aggressive manner call the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or a free call on your cell phone is * OPP. The Ontario Provincial Police is on patrol to ensure that you and your family remain safe all year round and not just on holiday weekend. It is the goal of the OPP to help prevent fatalities from occurring on our highways. We hope this is your goal as well and working together we can make this goal come true. -30- Contact: Constable Rob Clouston 1-705-647-8400 ext. 512-3555 TEMISKAMING DETACHMENT RELEASE: IMMEDIATELY DE: INSPECTOR ALEX IVANOV PUBLICATION LE: 5 May 2008 DETACHMENT COMMANDER DRUG CHARGES LAID (Temiskaming Shores, Ontario) A 34-year-old man faces charges after being stopped by members of the Temiskaming Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police on Highway 65 East. in Harris Township on the 2 May 2008. Provincial Constable Chris HAWKINS stopped a Pontiac Gram Am car on during a R.I.D.E. Program at approximately 8:25 p.m. Further investigation resulted in charges of Possession of a Controlled Substance (Marijuana). Martin DION 34 of D’ALEMBERT, Quebec is charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance. He will appear in Haileybury Court on the 27 June 2008. MISCHIEF TO PICKET FENCE (City of Temiskaming Shores, Ontario) The Temiskaming Detachment of the OPP is investigating the damaging of a Picket Fence to a residence on May Street on the 2 May 2008 at approximately 12:20 a.m. The Ontario Provincial Police received information on the 2 May 2008 at approximately 12:20 a.m. of a motor vehicle striking a white picket fence located on May Street in the former Town of New Liskeard. On police arrival the vehicle had left the scene last seen traveling on May Street. Approximately 30 feet of the 100 foot white picket fence had been damaged. Provincial Constable Harlod LEOPOLD is the investigating officer. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Ontario Provincial Police at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS. IMPAIRED OPERATION OF A VEHICLE (Temiskaming Shores, Ontario) A Brethour Township man is facing drinking and driving charges after being stopped by a member of the Temiskaming Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police on Highway 11 in the Town of Latcdhford on the 2 May 2008. Sergeant Kevin MURPHY checked the vehicle while operating a R.I.D.E. Program on Highway 11 at approximately 10:28 p.m. Further investigation by the police has resulted in charges of driving a vehicle while having consumed more than the legal amount of alcohol. Keylen SHADD 26 of Charing Cross, Ontario appear in Haileybury Court on the 27 June 2008. BREAK-IN UNDER INVESTIGATION (Cobalt, Ontario) The Temiskaming Detachment of the OPP is investigating the Break and Enter of a Old Refinery on Refinery Road in Coleman Township between the 1 and 2 May 2008 between 5:00 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. The Ontario Provincial Police received information of the break-in on the 3 May 2008 at approximately 2:35 p.m. Steel poles valued over $1,0000.00 have been taken from the refinery yard. Provincial Constable Peggy WATSON is the investigating officer. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Ontario Provincial Police at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS. SUMMER MARINE STUDENTS REQUIRED FOR O.P.P. (City of Temiskaming Shores) The Ontario Provincial Police are now accepting applications for two summer marine student positions. Secondary or Post Secondary students with sights on a career in law enforcement will be given priority. Drop off your application and resumes at the Temiskaming O.P.P. station located at 300 Armstrong Street North in the Town of New Liskeard attention Sergeant Kevin MURPHY. For any further information on the marine student position contact Sergeant Kevin MURPHY at the Temiskaming Ontario Provincial Police station 647-8400. -30- Contact: Constable Rob Clouston 1-705-647-8400 ext. 512-3555 TEMISKAMING DETACHMENT RELEASE: IMMEDIATELY DE: INSPECTOR ALEX IVANOV PUBLICATION LE: 1 May 2008 DETACHMENT COMMANDER Spring Bear Safety Spring has sprung and with it comes the joys of springtime events. One of these springtime events that occur at this time of the year is a bear looking for food after a long winter. In the Temiskaming area we have had several bears being spotted and certain precautions need to be taken. The best way to reduce bear problems is prevention. If you are having bears coming around your property you need to look at what is attracting them to your home or business and what could you do to discourage them. In order to reduce the likelihood of being visited by bears there are many things you can do to “bear proof’ your property. Store garbage in steel containers, or in airtight containers inside a storage area that is not accessible to bears. Put garbage out on the morning of collection, not the night before. Wash garbage containers and dumpsters frequently and use disinfectant to deduce odors. Wait until fall to fill birdfeeders. Do not leave pet food outdoors. Clean outdoor grills after every use. Rinse containers before disposal and recycling. Do not feed wild animals. Remove a hummingbird feeder if there are bears in the area. When bears come around your property it may start off as being a nuisance and if this is the case you need to call the Ministry of Natural Resources at the bear wise program number 1-866-514-2327. The bear can pose a threat very quickly and when this occurs you need to contact your local police for immediate assistance, for the Ontario Provincial Police cal 1-888-310-1122. Remember that the area that we live in is the bear’s home as well; they need space, shelter and food. Please give them the respect they deserve and give them a chance by bear proofing your property. -30- Contact: Constable Rob Clouston 1-705-647-8400 ext. 512-3555
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