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FROM/DE: County of Wellington OPP                          DATE: 8 February 2010

 

 

 

Bail Violation

 

(Puslinch Twp, On) On Sunday February 7th, 2010 County of Wellington OPP officers were monitoring traffic in the area of Travelled Road and Wellington Road 32 in Puslinch Twp.

 

At this time the officers spotted a limousine travelling westbound at a slow rate of speed towards them. The auto slowed and then veered off the road, entering the ditch. Police watched as two men exited the car and started running eastbound away from the auto. Police soon located the pair, and started to investigate.

 

The limo was borrowed from an acquaintance by the pair and they have been driving around. The plates on the auto belonged to a different vehicle and the driver was currently under suspension. The passenger had been drinking and wasn’t supposed to have alcohol.

 

Driver- Michael Fournier aged 20 of Cambridge has been charged with Drive Suspended (2 counts) and  Use Plates Not Authorized contrary to the Highway Traffic Act as well as Drive With Liquor Readily Available contrary to the Liquor Licence Act. Fournier is scheduled to appear in Guelph court on March 17th. 2010 to answer to the charges.

 

Passenger- David Comeau aged 19 of Waterloo has been charged with Breach of Undertaking contrary to the Criminal Code of Canada. Comeau is scheduled to appear in Guelph court on March 15th. 2010 to answer the charge.

 

 

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Contact: Mark Cloes

               County of Wellington OPP

               Media & Community Services Officer

               Pager 1-888-806-3594           

 

 

FROM/DE: County of Wellington OPP                          DATE: 8 February 2010

 

 

 

Fergus Lady Charged in Theft from Local Company

 

(Fergus, On) On Monday October 26th, 2009 the County of Wellington OPP received information about some irregularities with the records keeping of a local pool company.

 

Members of the County of Wellington OPP Crime Unit looked into the business dealing of “Ponds for People Pools” located on St. David Street North, Fergus. Investigation revealed that a local lady had been hired as office manager for this store in 2003 and she has been responsible for all aspects of the business. One of her duties included making deposits for transactions into the company bank account.

 

During an audit the district company manager became aware of some problems with deposits in the past two years.  Police conducted an investigation and discovered that approximately $52,000.00 in cash had not been deposited as required.

 

County of Wellington OPP Crime Unit have now charged Susan Black aged 46 of Fergus with Theft Over $5000.00 contrary to the Criminal Code of Canada. Black is scheduled to appear in Guelph court to answer to the charge.

 

 

 

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Contact: Mark Cloes

               County of Wellington OPP

               Media & Community Services Officer

               Pager 1-888-806-3594           

 

 

FROM/DE: County of Wellington OPP                          DATE: 8 February 2010

 

 

 

Break and Enter Prevention Tips

Breaking and Entering is a Crime!

The County of Wellington OPP would like to remind property owners of some crime prevention tips to help reduce the incidents of break-ins to your home or cottage. Together we can make an impact on a crime which affects both seasonal and full-time residents throughout the County of Wellington.

Break and Enter

For both seasonal and full-time residents located in the County of Wellington, the incidents of Break and Enter are of concern. Being an owner of a residence or cottage in the County of Wellington, you sometime prefer an element of privacy. This element of privacy can be a wonderful feature; however it may make your residence and cottage more vulnerable to crime.

 

Each year, the County of Wellington OPP Street Crime Unit officers are involved in numerous crime investigations. They have established a successful track record for the apprehension of offenders. We realize success is dependant upon the ears and eyes of the community in the more remote locations.

 

Another problem that police face, is determining ownership of recovered stolen property. When an offender is caught with stolen property and the property cannot be positively identified, charges cannot be laid. We must have a victim to prove a crime. Property that cannot be identified cannot be placed on the police computer system, adding to the difficulty for officers to prove the theft.

Community Involvement is needed in the Detection and Prevention

Detection:

Keep your eyes and ears open for suspicious vehicles and persons in the area of your residence.  Be seen but don’t confront possible suspects.

Record the license numbers and descriptions of suspicious vehicles.

Record detailed descriptions of occupants of suspicious vehicles, and contact your local police agency to report these observations. The smallest thing could provide police with that needed piece of the puzzle, they are looking for.

Report your concerns immediately to the Ontario Provincial Police Communications Centre at phone number 1-888-310-1122. Provide your municipal address and fire route number.

Make would be thieves visible by removing large bushes around your home entrances.

Don't hide keys in secret places. Instead leave a duplicate with a friend or neighbour.

Prevention:

Mark your valuables. This may discourage theft of valuables and will provide a way to easily identify stolen property.

For deterrent purposes, the identification mark should be easily identifiable.

Record the contents of your home or cottage on paper or using a video camera.

Record the serial numbers of your property.

Remove expensive articles from your cottage when away for extended periods

Don't leave articles out, such as axes and tools, that could be used to assist thieves in breaking into your home or cottage

Maintain a positive relationship with neighbours and check on each other's property when away.

Lock everything, Install deadbolts

Invest in a burglar alarm. The most effective ones are monitored by an outside service.

If away make certain your home looks occupied. Shoveled walkways, mail collected, grass cut & timers for lights all help

 

 

Your information may be the last important piece of the puzzle that police need. Please report any and all suspicious activity in your area to your local police.

 

 

 

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Contact: Mark Cloes

               County of Wellington OPP

               Media & Community Services Officer

               Pager 1-888-806-3594           

 

 

FROM/DE: County of Wellington OPP                          DATE: 8 February 2010

 

 

 

Speeder of the Week

 

 

(Town of Erin, ON.) – On Thursday February 4th, 2010 at about 11:14am members of the County of Wellington OPP Traffic Management Unit were patrolling Wellington Road 52, in the Town of Erin, monitoring traffic.

 

At this time Constable Henry Heidinga spotted an auto travelling well above the speed limit. This vehicle was clocked on radar at 105 km/h in the 50 km/h zone.

 

Shaun E. Armstrong aged 38 years of Erin has been charged with Race a Motor Vehicle as well as Speeding contrary to the Highway Traffic Act. Armstrong is scheduled to appear in Guelph court on March 17th, 2010 to answer to the charges.

 

 

 

 

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Contact: Mark Cloes

               County of Wellington OPP

               Media & Community Services Officer

               Pager 1-888-806-3594

 

 

FROM/DE: County of Wellington OPP                          DATE: 8 February 2010

 

 

 

Drug Charges

 

 

(Fergus, ON.) –On Sunday February 7th, 2010 at about 3:53am County of Wellington OPP responded to a noise complaint at some apartments on Queen Street, East, Fergus.

 

Police located an intoxicated male in the hallway of a local apartment building, which was yelling and kicking at some doors. Officers tried to assist with the male who became belligerent and confrontational. The male was arrested for being intoxicated in a common area and upon search officers located a small bag of marihuana.

 

Michael Daniel Sanecki aged 28 years of Guelph has been charged with Possession of Marihuana contrary to the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act as well as Intoxicated in Public contrary to the Liquor Licence Act. Sanecki is scheduled to appear in Guelph court on March 29th, 2010 to answer to the charges.

 

(Fergus, ON.) –On Sunday February 7th, 2010 at about 10:20am County of Wellington OPP investigated the driver of a 1998 Plymouth Neon found travelling on Tower Street, Fergus.

 

During this check, officers located a small quantity of marihuana in the vehicle.

 

Michael Brendon Taylor aged 27 years of Arthur has been charged with Possession of Marihuana contrary to the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act. Taylor is scheduled to appear in Guelph court on March 29th, 2010 to answer to the charge.

 

 

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Contact: Mark Cloes

               County of Wellington OPP

               Media & Community Services Officer

               Pager 1-888-806-3594

 

 

FROM/DE: OPP Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau         DATE: 2010-02-05

 

Search Warrant Executed in Fergus

 

Wellington County

 

(Fergus, ON.) – On February 3rd, 2010, members of the Ontario Provincial Police Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau – Drug Enforcement Unit, along with members of Ontario Provincial Police - Emergency Response Team and the Wellington County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police executed a Controlled Drug and Substances Act Search Warrant at a residence in the Town of Fergus. 

The investigation resulted in the seizure of marihuana plants, processed marihuana, grow equipment and currency. 

The seized controlled substances have an estimated street value of $15,000.00.

Charged with Production of Cannabis Marihuana, Possession of a Controlled Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking are Kevin ESAU (31yrs) and Heather O’DONNELL (21 yrs) of the Town of Fergus.

The accused persons have been released from custody and are to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Guelph on March 1st, 2010 to answer to the charges.

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Contact: Keith T. ROBB

     Media Relations Officer

                County of Wellington OPP
                Pager: 1-888-796-3984

 

 

FROM: County of Wellington O.P.P.                DATE: 2010-02-05

 

RESIDENTIAL BREAK-IN

 

(Puslinch Twp, ON) – On Thursday, February 4th, 2010 at 11:57am, officers from the County of Wellington O.P.P. responded to a report of a residential alarm at a residence on Leslie Road West in Puslinch Township. Officers arrived to find that the front door had been forced open. Investigation revealed that unknown suspect(s) had entered the residence and removed a Lenevo ThinkPad Laptop computer. The suspect(s) then fled.

Police are asking anyone who may have any information that might assist them in solving this crime is asked to contact the Ontario Provincial Police at 1-888-310-1122. If you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (1-800-222-TIPS) or submit your tip on-line at www.crimestoppers-wellington.com.

                                                  

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Contact: Keith T. ROBB

     Media Relations Officer

                County of Wellington OPP
                Pager: 1-888-796-3984

 

 

FROM/DE: County of Wellington OPP                          DATE: 4 February 2010

 

 

 

Speeder of the Week

 

(Wellington North, ON.) –On Wednesday February 3rd, 2010 at about 12:12pm members of the County of Wellington OPP Traffic Management Unit were patrolling Wellington Road 109, east of Teviotdale, monitoring traffic.

 

At this time Constable Henry Heidinga spotted an east bound auto travelling well above the speed limit. The 1998 Chevy Malibu was clocked on radar at 137 km/h in the 80 km/h zone. Investigation revealed a number of irregular issues with the auto and the driver.

 

John Gordon White aged 35 years of Palmerston has been charged with Race a Motor Vehicle, Speeding, Drive Under Suspension and Use Plates Not Authorized contrary to the Highway Traffic Act. White has also been charged with Drive Motor Vehicle without Insurance contrary to the Compulsory Automobile Insurance Act. White is scheduled to appear in Guelph court on March 17th, 2010 to answer to the charges.

 

 

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Contact: Mark Cloes

               County of Wellington OPP

               Media & Community Services Officer

               Pager 1-888-806-3594

 

 

 

FROM: County of Wellington O.P.P.                DATE: 2010-02-04

 

RESIDENTIAL BREAK-INS

 

(Eramosa Twp, ON) – On Wednesday, February 3rd, 2010 at 11:42am, officers from the County of Wellington O.P.P. responded to a report of a burglar alarm at a residence on the Third Line of Eramosa Township. Officers arrived to find the front door had been forced open. Investigation revealed that two (2) laptop computers and a necklace had been taken. The suspect(s) had fled prior to the arrival of the Police.

(Belwood, ON) Sometime between 12:00 noon and 3:00pm, unknown suspect(s) broke into a residence on Wellington Road 16 in Belwood. The suspect(s) gained entry by forcing open the front door and once inside, they removed a television, a stereo, a DVD player, a bicycle and cameras. The suspect(s) then fled.

Anyone who has any information that might assist the Police in solving these crimes is asked to contact the Ontario Provincial Police at 1-888-310-1122. If you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (1-800-222-TIPS) or submit your tip on-line at www.crimestoppers-wellington.com.

                                                  

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Contact: Keith T. ROBB

     Media Relations Officer

                County of Wellington OPP
                Pager: 1-888-796-3984

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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