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FROM/DE:        County of Wellington O.P.P.             DATE:  2009-07-03 DRINKING AND DRIVING OFFENCES (Arthur Twp, ON.) – On Friday, July 3^rd, 2009 at 1:02am, officers from the County of Wellington O.P.P. investigated the driver of a 2004 Ford Mustang on Wellington Road 109 in Arthur Township. The driver was administered a roadside screening device test and failed. Glen Bruce ELLIOTT 45-years-old of Orillia, Ontario was arrested and faces a charge of care or Control Over 80 mgs. He is scheduled to appear in Guelph Court on July 27^th, 2009 to answer to the charge. - 30 - Contact:  Constable Keith ROBB               Media Relations Officer County of Wellington O.P.P.                  Pager: 1-888-796-3984 FROM/DE:        County of Wellington O.P.P.             DATE:  2009-07-02 SERIOUS FAIL TO REMAIN – PEDESTRIAN STRUCK (Guelph Twp, ON.) – On Tuesday, June 30^th, 2009 at 11:22pm, officers from the County of Wellington O.P.P. responded to a report of a pedestrian injured on Highway 7 just east of Wellington Road 32 in Guelph Township. Investigation revealed that the victim, Ryan Christopher HOLTZHAUER 25-years-old of Guelph, Ontario, was walking westbound along the north side of Highway 7 east of Wellington Road 32 when he was struck by a westbound motor vehicle. The vehicle fled the scene. Paramedics from Royal City Ambulance transported the victim to Guelph General Hospital. He was later transferred to Hamilton General Hospital where he is listed in serious but stable condition. Technical Collision Investigators from Western Region O.P.P. and a Scenes of Crime officer from the County of Wellington O.P.P. were called to the scene to assist with the investigation. Highway 7 was closed between Wellington Road 32 and Elmira Road West for several hours while officers conducted their investigation. There is no description of the suspect vehicle. There should be damage to the right front corner or passenger side of the vehicle. There may be broken windows and a broken mirror. Police are asking the public to help solve this crime. We would like to speak to anyone who saw the victim so that we can narrow down the time when the collision actually occurred. They are asking anyone who has any information that might assist them to contact the Rockwood office of the County of Wellington O.P.P. at (519) 856-1506 or if you wish to remain anonymous, please call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a tip on-line at www.crimestoppers-wellington.com. The investigation is continuing. - 30 - Contact:  Constable Keith ROBB               Media Relations Officer County of Wellington O.P.P.                  Pager: 1-888-796-3984 FROM/DE:        County of Wellington O.P.P.             DATE:  2009-07-02 ONTARIO BOATERS ENCOURAGED TO DISPOSE OF EXPIRED MARINE FLARES (Palmerston, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (O.P.P.) and Transport Canada recognizes the importance of a safe recreational boating environment.  As a joint safety-initiative, these two agencies have partnered to facilitate the ability of Ontario boaters to safely dispose of their unwanted expired recreational marine flares. For one week only, from August 1 to 8, 2009, anyone with expired recreational marine flares who wish to dispose of them, can drop them off at any of the 165 OPP detachments across the province.  At the end of the week, the OPP will turn the expired flares in to Transport Canada’s Office of Boating Safety for safe transport to a certified disposal site. Marine flares should only be set off in an emergency situation, and should be replaced after their expiry date.  Due to the environmental concerns and the dangers of explosion expired recreational marine flares should not be disposed of in the landfill.  Two easy steps are all that is required to protect your boating environment by taking this opportunity to safely dispose of your expired recreational marine flares:  Step One:  Check the expiry date of all the recreational marine flares on your boat or in storage. Step Two:  Expired recreational marine flares that you wish to dispose can be dropped off at the nearest OPP detachment.   OPP locations are listed on our website under: http://www.opp.ca/Organization/RegionsandDetachments/index.htm. “Recreational marine flares are an important part of your safety equipment on a boat.  This initiative is a good time to remind boaters to check this important piece of safety equipment and ensure it is up to standard,” said OPP Deputy Commissioner Larry Beechey, Provincial Commander responsible for Traffic and Marine Safety.  “We encourage boaters to use this opportunity to discard their expired recreational marine flares at their local OPP detachment during the first week of August (2009) so that they can be safely disposed of by Transport Canada.”  Having the right equipment on-board your boat can save your life.  But remember, the best protection you can give yourself on the water is to always wear your lifejacket!  OPP’s Marine Programs Officers patrol Ontario waters and may check your on-board safety equipment.  For more information about vessel safety equipment requirements, including recreational marine flares, visit the Transport Canada’s Office of Boating website: www.boatingsafety.gc.ca. - 30 -  Contact:  Constable Keith ROBB               Media Relations Officer County of Wellington O.P.P.                  Pager: 1-888-796-3984 FROM/DE:        County of Wellington O.P.P.             DATE:  2009-07-02 RESIDENTIAL BREAK-IN (Puslinch Twp, ON.) – On Tuesday, June 30^th, 2009 at 10:46am, officers from the County of Wellington O.P.P. responded to a report of a residential alarm at a residence on Concession 2 near Sideroad 20 in Puslinch Township. Officers arrived on location and found that the residence had been broken into. Unknown suspect(s) had forced open the man door leading to the garage and once inside the residence, the suspect(s) removed a Honda electric generator, a Dewalt compound mitre saw, a Stihl gas trimmer, an “X” Box and 3 video games and several items of jewellery. The suspect(s) then fled. Police are asking anyone that may have any information that might assist them in solving this crime to call the Rockwood office of the County of Wellington O.P.P. at (519) 856-1506 or if you wish to remain anonymous, please call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a tip on-line at www.crimestoppers-wellington.com. - 30 - Contact:  Constable Keith ROBB               Media Relations Officer County of Wellington O.P.P.                  Pager: 1-888-796-3984 FROM/DE:        County of Wellington O.P.P.             DATE:  2009-07-01 SERIOUS FAIL TO REMAIN – PEDESTRIAN STRUCK (Guelph Twp, ON.) – On Tuesday, June 30^th, 2009 at 11:22pm, officers from the County of Wellington O.P.P. responded to a report of a pedestrian injured on Highway 7 just east of Wellington Road 32 in Guelph Township. Investigation revealed that the victim, Ryan Christopher HOLTZHAUER 25-years-old of Guelph, Ontario, was walking westbound along the north side of Highway 7 east of Wellington Road 32 when he was struck by a westbound motor vehicle. The vehicle fled the scene. Paramedics from Royal City Ambulance transported the victim to Guelph General Hospital. He is listed in serious but stable condition and is awaiting transfer to Hamilton General Hospital. Technical Collision Investigators from Western Region O.P.P. and a Scenes of Crime officer from the County of Wellington O.P.P. were called to the scene to assist with the investigation. Highway 7 will remain closed between Wellington Road 32 and Elmira Road West while officers conduct their investigation. There is no description of the suspect vehicle. There should be damage to the right front corner or passenger side of the vehicle. There may be broken windows and a broken mirror. Police are seeking the publics’ assistance to help solve this crime. They are asking anyone who has any information that might assist them to contact the Rockwood office of the County of Wellington O.P.P. at (519) 856-1506 or if you wish to remain anonymous, please call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a tip on-line at www.crimestoppers-wellington.com. The investigation is continuing. - 30 - Contact:  Constable Keith ROBB               Media Relations Officer County of Wellington O.P.P.                  Pager: 1-888-796-3984 FROM/DE: County of Wellington OPP                  DATE: 30 June 2009 Drinking & Driving (Wellington North, ON.) – On Monday June 29^th, 2009 at about 9:36pm, County of Wellington OPP officers investigated the driver of a 2005 Dodge Caravan found traveling on Highway 89 in Minto Twp. When police spoke to the driver, they discovered that he had been drinking. The driver was administered a Roadside Screening Device test which resulted in a fail. Stephen L. Stacey aged 50 of London has been charged with Over 80 mgs under the Criminal Code of Canada. Stacey is scheduled to appear in Guelph court on August 10^th, 2009 to answer to the charge. - 30 - Contact: Mark Cloes County of Wellington OPP                 Media & Community Services Officer                 Pager 1-888-806-3594 FROM/DE: County of Wellington OPP                  DATE: 30 June 2009 Listowel Man Arrested for Threats (Palmerston, ON.) – On Monday June 29^th, 2009 at about 8:30pm, County of Wellington OPP officers responded to a home in Palmerston for a reported domestic disturbance. Police spoke with the 42 year old Palmerston female who reported being harassed by her estranged husband. Investigators speaking with the victim found that she had been threatened. County of Wellington OPP attended to a Listowel home and arrested a 39 year old man for Uttering Threats under the Criminal Code of Canada. The accused is scheduled to appear in Guelph court on Tuesday June 30^th, 2009 for a Bail Hearing. - 30 - Contact: Mark Cloes County of Wellington OPP                 Media & Community Services Officer                 Pager 1-888-806-3594 FROM/DE: County of Wellington OPP                                             DATE: 29 June 2009 Drinking & Driving (Fergus, ON) ON Sunday June 28^th, 2009 at about 8:50am County of Wellington OPP officers investigated the driver of a 1995 Chevy Blazer found traveling on Wellington Road 18 near Beattie Line, Fergus. When police spoke with the driver, they found he had been drinking. The driver was administered a Roadside Screening Device test which resulted in a fail. Derek Pulla aged 23 of Toronto has been charged with Over 80 mgs under the Criminal Code of Canada. Pulla is scheduled to appear in Guelph court on July 27^th, 2009 to answer to the charge. - 3 0 -            Contact: Mark Cloes County of Wellington OPP                             Media & Community Services Officer                             Pager 1-888-806-3594 FROM/DE: County of Wellington OPP                                             DATE: 29 June 2009 CORRECTION (Centre Wellington, ON) The news release “Drinking & Driving”, dated June 23, 2009, incorrectly stated that an individual had been charged with Over 80 mgs under the Criminal Code of Canada in relation to an incident that occurred on June 21, 2009. Curtis L. Cox aged 38 of Fergus, Ontario has NOT been charged in relation to this incident as stated in the news release. - 3 0 -            Contact: Mark Cloes County of Wellington OPP                             Media & Community Services Officer                             Pager 1-888-806-3594 FROM/DE: County of Wellington OPP                                             DATE: 29 June 2009 Speeder of the Week (Puslinch Twp, On) On Wednesday June 24^th, 2009 at about 10:46pm County of Wellington OPP officers were monitoring traffic on Wellington Road 46 in Aberfoyle.  At this time Constable Steven Hunter of the County of Wellington OPP Traffic Management Unit spotted a northbound auto traveling well above the speed limit. The 2003 Pontiac Grand Am was clocked on radar at 104 km/h in the 50 km/h zone. Jeffrey Bruce Woodman has been charged with Race a Motor Vehicle under the Highway Traffic Act. Woodman is scheduled to appear in Guelph court on July 15^th, 2009 to answer to the charge. - 3 0 -            Contact: Mark Cloes County of Wellington OPP                             Media & Community Services Officer                             Pager 1-888-806-3594 FROM/DE: County of Wellington OPP                                             DATE: 29 June 2009 Drinking and Driving Legislation Changes (County of Wellington, On)  The County of Wellington OPP would like ensure motorists are familiar with recent changes in drinking & driving legislation. In doing this, we hope to help make our roadways safer this summer.  People who drive under the influence of alcohol jeopardize everyone who shares our roadways.  Tougher suspension laws came into effect May 1^st. The 12-hour suspension is gone.  If your B.A.C. (blood alcohol concentration) is between 0.05milligrams and 0.08 milligrams, police will suspend your driver’s licence at the roadside for 3 days.  If it happens again within 5 years, the suspension climbs to 7 days and you’ll be forced to enrol in a remedial alcohol treatment program.  If it happens again within 5 years, the suspension will be 30 days and you will be subject to an ignition interlock licence condition for six months. All of this information will be added to your Ministry of Transportation drivers licence abstract, which can then be accessible by your insurance provider. Remember that driving is privilege, not a right.  Inspector Scott Smith of the County of Wellington OPP says,” These tougher new laws will make Ontario highways and roadways safer for drivers and pedestrians.” Each year, approximately one quarter of all fatal collisions is alcohol related, help to reduce this statistic. Don’t drink and drive. - 3 0 -            Contact: Mark Cloes County of Wellington OPP                                Media & Community Services Officer                                Pager 1-888-806-3594 FROM/DE:        County of Wellington O.P.P.             DATE:  2009-06-27 DOMESTIC VIOLENCE (Elora, ON.) – On Saturday, June 27^th, 2009 at 1:58am, officers from the County of Wellington O.P.P. responded to a report of a domestic disturbance at a residence in Elora. Investigation revealed that the victim, a 29-year-old female, was assaulted by her spouse. No medical attention was required. A 27-year-old male from Elora, Ontario was arrested and faces a charge of Assault. He is scheduled to appear in Guelph Court on August 10^th, 2009 to answer to the charge. - 30 - Contact:  Constable Keith ROBB               Media Relations Officer County of Wellington O.P.P.                  Pager: 1-888-796-3984 FROM/DE:        County of Wellington O.P.P.             DATE:  2009-06-26 SLOW MOVING VEHICLES This is Constable Keith ROBB of the Ontario Provincial Police.  Driving safe this summer is the top priority for the County of Wellington O.P.P. along with the Ministry of Transportation.  That’s why they’ve teamed up to make sure when you head out this summer, you get to your holiday destination safely, and more importantly, you make it back home again. A slow-moving vehicle sign is a reflective orange triangle bordered with red.  It is used to warn drivers that a vehicle – as the name suggests – is moving slowly. A slow-moving vehicle can not exceed 40 km/h, so it’s important to slow down when approaching these vehicles. While traveling behind a vehicle that carries a slow-moving vehicle sign, be extra cautious by reducing your speed and staying well back.  Only pass a slow-moving vehicle when it is safe to do so. If it is a horse drawn carriage, be aware the horse may be startled when a motor vehicle approaches and passes. Farm vehicles, such as combines and tractors, are longer and wider and turn at places that may not be well marked such as field entrances.  Be patient. These vehicles are difficult to pass, are often not on the road for very long. Trouble cannot always be avoided but we don’t have to go looking for it.  Slow down, wear your seatbelt and concentrate on your driving. Having safe roadways has to start with you. - 30 - Contact:  Constable Keith ROBB               Media Relations Officer County of Wellington O.P.P.                  Pager: 1-888-796-3984 FROM/DE:        County of Wellington O.P.P.             DATE:  2009-06-26 STATUE RECOVERED (Palmerston, ON.) – On June 15^th, 2009, the County of Wellington O.P.P. received a report that a concrete lion statue had been stolen from the Heritage Lions Park in Palmerston. As a result of a Crime Stoppers tip, the statue has been recovered and returned to the park. We are glad to report that it was not damaged. No charges have been filed. - 30 - Contact:  Constable Keith ROBB               Media Relations Officer County of Wellington O.P.P.                  Pager: 1-888-796-3984 FROM/DE:        County of Wellington O.P.P.             DATE:  2009-06-26 MALE CHARGED IN THEFT FROM VEHICLE (Harriston, ON.) – On Friday, June 26^th, 2009 at 2:28am, officers from the County of Wellington O.P.P. responded to a report of someone rummaging through an unlocked vehicle on John Street in Harriston. Officers spotted a possible suspect and a foot chase ensued. The suspect was apprehended without incident. Investigation revealed that the suspect was in breach of his court ordered curfew. He was placed under arrest and searched. A wallet was recovered that had been reported stolen from an unlocked vehicle in Harriston on June 19^th, 2009. Jeffrey William HOAG 22-years-old of Harriston, Ontario was arrested and faces charges of Failing to Comply with his Bail Conditions and Possession of Property Obtained by Crime. He was held in custody pending a bail hearing in Guelph Court on June 26^th, 2009. Please help prevent crime. Lock your vehicle whenever you are not in it. Thefts from vehicles are a crime of opportunity and only you can help the Police to stop these crimes from occurring. LOCK IT OR LOOSE IT! - 30 - Contact:  Constable Keith ROBB               Media Relations Officer County of Wellington O.P.P.                  Pager: 1-888-796-3984 FROM/DE:        County of Wellington O.P.P.             DATE:  2009-06-26 DRINKING AND DRIVING OFFENCES (Elora, ON.) – On Thursday, June 25^th, 2009 at 10:59pm, officers from the County of Wellington O.P.P. responded to a report of a possible impaired driver in Elora. An officer located the vehicle, a 1998 Ford, on Wellington Road 18 when it stopped to change drivers. All occupants of the vehicle had been drinking. Douglas James DAVIS 48-years-old of Guelph, Ontario was arrested and faces charges of Impaired Driving, Driving with More than 80 mgs and Driving While Under Suspension (2 counts). Jason Paul DAVIS 38-years-old of Guelph, Ontario was arrested and faces charges of Impaired Care or Control and Care or Control Over 80 mgs. Both males are scheduled to appear in Guelph Court on August 10^th, 2009 to answer to the charges. - 30 - Contact:  Constable Keith ROBB               Media Relations Officer County of Wellington O.P.P.                  Pager: 1-888-796-3984 FROM/DE: County of Wellington OPP                                            DATE: 25June2009 Marihuana Plants located at Fergus Apartment (Fergus, ON.) – On June 23^rd, 2009 at about 9:20pm County of Wellington OPP officers were attending to a call at the apartments located on Maiden Lane, Fergus. While officers were approaching the building, they spotted potted plants growing on an upper floor apartment, window ledge. Astute officers determined these plants to be marihuana plants. Police attended to the apartment and three plants were seized, and home owner charged. Jeffrey McNeill-Crawford aged 24 of Fergus has been charged with Production of Marihuana and Possession of Marihuana under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act. McNeill-Crawford is scheduled to appear in Guelph court on July 27^th, 2009 to answer to the charges. Farmer spots Marihuana Plants at Puslinch Twp farm (Puslinch Twp, ON.) – On June 23^rd, 2009 at about 11:48am County of Wellington OPP officers responded to a call of marihuana plants located in a field in Puslinch. Officers spoke to landowner who stated he found a large quantity of plants in his field off of Leslie Road, Puslinch Twp. County of Wellington OPP officers attended to the field and seized 284 plants that had been planted in this field. Police are reminding landowners to keep a watchful eye towards suspicious people in and around fields and crops. If you spot anything or any suspicious autos in the area, contact your local police. - 30 - Contact: Mark Cloes                County of Wellington OPP                Media & Community Services Act                Pager 1-888-806-3594 FROM/DE: County of Wellington OPP                                            DATE: 25June2009 Drug Warrant Executed (Erin Township, ON.) – On June 23^rd, 2009 members of the Ontario Provincial Police Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau – Drug Enforcement Unit, assisted by members of the OPP Emergency Response Team and K9, executed a Search Warrant under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act at a residence located on Sideroad 5, Erin Township, County of Wellington. As a result of the warrant police located cannabis marihuana plants and a quantity of cannabis resin on the property, and officers also seized firearms from the residence. Charges in this matter are pending and police continue to investigate. - 30 - Contact: Mark Cloes                County of Wellington OPP                Media & Community Services Act                Pager 1-888-806-3594 FROM/DE: County of Wellington OPP                             DATE: 23 June 2009 Man Charged with Stolen Property from store in Elora (Elora, ON.) – On Monday June 15^th, 2009 sometime during the night, a man wearing a top hat and trench coat, carrying a walking stick smashed the front window of the “Elora Computer Store” and fled on foot. County of Wellington OPP officers responded to investigate. On Friday June 19^th, 2009, a home owner on Princess Street, Elora reported to County of Wellington OPP officers that when she returned home from a small vacation she found a man in her home. The owner told police that she knew the man as he had been a tenant in 2008 but had been evicted. This man left the home when directed by the owner before police arrived. The complainant showed police some of the items left by the unwanted man, such as a top hat, trench coat and walking cane. Officers also discovered three boxes of pens, valued at about $50.00 stolen from a break-in at the “Elora General Store” the night before. On Monday June 22^nd, 2009 at about 5pm County of Wellington OPP officers located the suspect from all of these incidents, at Elora Quarry and arrested the 29 year old man. When the suspect was taken to the Fergus station, the suspect fled the office briefly but was located soon after with assistance from the County of Wellington K-9 and officers. Members of the County of Wellington OPP Street Crime Unit have charged Derek Allan Daniels aged 29 of No Fixed Address with Possession of Stolen Property, Escape Lawful Custody, Mischief, Unlawfully in a Dwelling and tow counts of Breach of Probation under the Criminal Code of Canada. Daniels is scheduled to appear in Guelph court on June 23^rd, 2009 for a Bail Hearing . - 30 - Contact: Mark Cloes                County of Wellington OPP                Media & Community Services Officer                Pager 1-888-806-3594 FROM/DE: County of Wellington OPP                             DATE: 23 June 2009 Drinking & Driving (Centre Wellington, ON.) – On Sunday June 21^st, 2009 at about 2:26am County of Wellington OPP officers investigated the driver of a 2009 Dodge Nitro found traveling on Wellington Road 18 east of Fergus. When police spoke to the driver they discovered that he had been drinking. The driver was administered a Roadside Screening Device test which resulted in a fail. Curtis L. Cox aged 38 of Fergus has been charged with Over 80 mgs under the Criminal Code of Canada. Cox is scheduled to appear in Guelph court on August 10^th, 2009 to answer to the charge. - 30 - Contact: Mark Cloes                County of Wellington OPP                Media & Community Services Officer                Pager 1-888-806-3594
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