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FROM/DE: SUPERIOR EAST OPP DATE: September 2, 2010 TWO SUBJECTS APPREHENDED RE RECOVERED VEHICLE (WAWA, ON) – Superior East OPP in Wawa are advising the public that a male and female subject have been apprehended regarding to a recovered stolen vehicle. The OPP assisted Wawa Police Service in this investigation and the media release put out earlier is now cancelled. - 30 - Contact: Prov Cst Roly MacDonald S/Sgt Dan Dawson Court Officer/CSO Detachment Commander Phone: (705) 856-2233 FROM/DE: SUPERIOR EAST OPP DATE: September 2, 2010 POLICE SEARCHING FOR TWO SUBJECTS RE RECOVERED STOLEN VEHICLE (WAWA, ON.) – Superior East OPP in Wawa are presently searching the area just south of Wawa near Highway 17 & Pinewood Drive for two subjects who fled the scene when police discovered they were driving a stolen car. The two are described as being in their early 20’s; one male and one female. They were last seen behind The OPP Detachment heading south. The public is advised NOT to pick up any hitchhikers and if anyone matching this description is observed to call The OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Do not approach these individuals. - 30 - Contact: Prov Cst Roly MacDonald S/Sgt Dan Dawson Court Officer/CSO Detachment Commander Phone: (705) 856-2233 FROM/DE: SUPERIOR EAST OPP DATE: September 1, 2010 CONSTRUCTION BLAST CAUSES DAMAGE (HORNEPAYNE, ON.) – On September 1, 2010 at approximately 10:30 am Superior East OPP in HORNEPAYNE were dispatched to a scheduled construction blast at the corner of Third and Front Street. A contractor was conducting blasting operations to clear some property and as a result a number of large rocks flew a distance from the site causing damage to three vehicles and broke windows and damaged a roof in buildings near the area. There were no injuries as a result of this incident. The OPP is presently at the scene awaiting the arrival of The OPP Identification Unit and The Ministry of Labour who will be investigating the circumstances surrounding this incident. - 30 - Contact: Prov Cst Roly MacDonald S/Sgt Dan Dawson Court Officer/CSO Detachment Commander Phone: (705) 856-2233 FROM/DE: SUPERIOR EAST OPP DATE: August 30, 2010 DISQUALIFIED DRIVER IN POSSESSION OF MARIHUANA (WHITE RIVER, ON.) – On August 29, 2010 and 8:49 pm Superior East OPP in White River were patrolling on Highway 17, Vasiloff Township near South White River had occasion to stop a 1997 Chev Malibu for speeding. The female driver identified herself and indicated that she was prohibited from driving as a result of a previous Impaired Driving conviction. This was confirmed through a subsequent record check. Further investigation also revealed that the driver was in possession of a small amount of marihuana. As a result Megan Anne CARLISLE age 25 of LONDON, Ontario has been charged with; Drive While Disqualified contrary to the Criminal Code of Canada along with a 45 day vehicle impoundment; Possess Marihuana under 30 grms contrary to the Controlled Drug and Substance Act. The accused will appear in Wawa Criminal Court on October 25, 2010 to answer to the charges. - 30 - Contact: Prov Cst Roly MacDonald S/Sgt Dan Dawson Court Officer/CSO Detachment Commander Phone: (705) 856-2233 FROM/DE: SUPERIOR EAST OPP DATE: August 30, 2010 BOAT AND MOTOR STOLEN ISLAND LAKE (CHAPLEAU, ON.) – On August 28, 2010 Superior East OPP in Chapleau received a report that a boat and motor had been stolen from a cottage located on Island Lake Road in Caverley Twp near Chapleau. Sometime after 1 am a 16 foot grey deep and wide aluminum boat with a white/grey 1988 Yamaha 8 hp outboard motor had been removed from the property. Also taken was a green closed face rod and reel; a tackle box and two new oars. Total value is estimated at $1000.00. Anyone with any information is asked to call The OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). - 30 - Contact: Prov Cst Roly MacDonald S/Sgt Dan Dawson Court Officer/CSO Detachment Commander Phone: (705) 856-2233 FROM/DE: SUPERIOR EAST OPP DATE: August 26, 2010 B.C. Driver Charged With Stunt Driving (WAWA, ON.) – On August 24, 2010 at 1:45 pm Superior East OPP in Wawa were patrolling northbound on Highway 17, Peever Twp at Montreal River. A southbound Honda Civic entered RADAR at 154 km/hr and was subsequently stopped. The male driver, Soonwoong KWON age 22 of BURNABY, B.C. was issued a summons for Operate Motor Vehicle while Performing a Stunt contrary to the Ontario Highway Traffic Act. The vehicle and his driver’s licence was seized for seven days as a result. He will appear in Wawa Traffic Court on October 21, 2010 to answer to the charge. - 30 - Contact: Prov Cst Roly MacDonald S/Sgt Dan Dawson Court Officer/CSO Detachment Commander Phone: (705) 856-2233 FROM/DE: SUPERIOR EAST OPP DATE: August 24, 2010 CLOSE CALL FOR CANOEISTS (WAWA, ON.) – On August 20, 2010 Superior East OPP in Wawa received a report that three individuals in a canoe had become swamped on Lake Superior approximately 4 kilometres from Agawa Campground in Lake Superior Provincial Park. The Park is located on Highway 17, 85 kilometres south of Wawa. The three subjects were wearing their life preservers at the time. Fortunately once the canoe became swamped the subjects were able to lift one of the group back into the canoe and bail it out. As a result they were able to hang on to the vessel and paddled back to shore safe and sound prior to police arrival. The three males ranging in age from 12 to 18 years of AMARANTH TWP., Ontario received no injuries as a result of this incident. The OPP remind all boaters that wearing life preservers while on the water will help ensure that these types of incidents come to a positive conclusion for everyone involved. ALWAYS WEAR YOUR LIVE PRESERVERS! BREAK, ENTER AND THEFT AT HORNEPAYNE SCHOOL (HORNEPAYNE, ON.) – On August 22, 2010 Superior East OPP in Hornepayne received a report that person(s) unknown had broken into the Holy Name of Jesus School on Neesomadina Avenue sometime between August 20 and 22, 2010. Entry was gained by prying open a window on the south side of the building. Once inside suspects removed various electronic items from the school including an Apple Laptop; one I-Pod; one JVC Digital Camcorder; one BOSE I-Pod docking station as well as various accessories valued at approximately $2500.00. Suspect(s) then left the school through the front entrance. No other damage was reported to the premises. The OPP is asking the public’s assistance in apprehending those responsible for this crime. Anyone with any information is asked to call The OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). STUNT DRIVER CHARGED DOING 143 KILOMETRES/HR (WHITE RIVER, ON.) – On August 22, 2010 Superior East OPP in White River were conducting RADAR patrol on Highway 17 south at Vasiloff Township near the Depew River. A southbound 2000 Toyota Solara, black entered the RADAR at 143 kilometres in a posted 90 kilometre zone. The male driver, Kamil Michal STOJ, age 19 of WINDSOR, Ontario was stopped and subsequently charged with Drive Motor Vehicle while Performing a Stunt. Further investigation also indicated that Mr. STOJ was driving while his driver’s licence was suspended. He will appear in Wawa traffic court on October 21, 2010 to answer to the two Highway Traffic Act charges. His vehicle was seized and impounded for 7 days. His Ontario Driver’s Licence was seized and returned to Ministry of Transportation. STUNT DRIVER CHARGED DOING 178 KILOMETRES/HR (WHITE RIVER, ON.) - On August 23, 2010 at 4:48 pm Superior East OPP in White River were approximately 5 kilometres south of White River on Highway 17. A northbound 2000 Toyota Corolla, white was observed proceeding at a high rate of speed. The vehicle entered the RADAR beam at 178 kilometres in a posted 90 kilometre zone. The vehicle was stopped and the driver advised of the infraction. As a result the male driver Syed Omar GILANI, age 18 of LONDON, Ontario was issued a summons for Drive Motor Vehicle while Performing a Stunt contrary to the Ontario Highway Traffic Act. His Driver’s Licence and vehicle were impounded for 7 days. He will appear in Wawa Traffic Court November 19, 2010 to answer to the charge. - 30 - Contact: Prov Cst Roly MacDonald S/Sgt Dan Dawson Court Officer/CSO Detachment Commander Phone: (705) 856-2233
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