(SD&G) – From November 23, 2015 to January 2, 2016, Stormont, Dundas & Glengarry (SD&G) Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted 155 Festive Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) checks throughout the United Counties. Five (5) drivers were charged with Impaired Driving related offences while 4 received “warn range” driving permit suspensions. The numbers are down from last year’s Campaign where nine (9) were charged with Impaired Driving offences and 15 received suspensions.
“While it is encouraging to see a reduction in Impaired Driving offences, there are still some that continue to make poor choices. RIDE checks will continue throughout the year to deter this potentially tragic habit” states Inspector Brendan MacDonald, SD&G OPP Detachment Commander.
DOMESTIC INVESTIGATION
(South Dundas) – On December 31, 2015 at approximately 3:12pm, SD&G OPP officers responded to a report of a domestic situation at a residence in the Village of Iroquois, South Dundas Township. Investigation indicated that an altercation between an adult male and his spouse resulted in the accused causing damage within the home.
The 25-year-old male from South Dundas Township was arrested and is charged with;
– Mischief – Domestic
He was released and scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Cornwall on January 12, 2016. His name is not being released in order to protect the identity of the victim.
THREATS
(North Glengarry) – On January 1, 2016 at approximately 2:33pm, SD&G OPP officers responded to a report of disturbance at a residence on St-George Street in the town of Alexandria, North Glengarry Township. Investigation indicated that an adult male had uttered threats to several persons present. He also caused damage to a door at the home.
Joseph Keith SIMONDS (32) of North Glengarry Township was arrested and is charged with;
– Utter Threats (4 counts)
– Mischief Under $5000
– Fail to Comply with Probation Order
He was held in custody pending an appearance (bail) at the Ontario Court of Justice in Cornwall.
TRESPASSING
(South Glengarry) – On January 2, 2016 at approximately 2:07am, SD&G OPP officers responded to a report of a suspicious male at a property on Delia Avenue, South Glengarry Township. Police intercepted the suspect and further information revealed he was in breach of conditions imposed from a previous incident.
Luc BEAUCLAIR (28) of South Glengarry Township was arrested and is charged with;
– Trespass by Night
– Fail to Comply with Undertaking
He was held in custody pending an appearance (bail) at the Ontario Court of Justice in Cornwall.
EXCESSIVE SPEEDS
(South Glengarry/Stormont) – Over the past weekend, SD&G OPP officers conducting speed measuring enforcement on Highway 401, South Glengarry/Stormont Townships intercepted the following vehicles for traveling at excessive speeds. In all stops, the vehicle was impounded and the driver’s permit seized for seven (7) days in accordance to policy.
– January 2, 2016 – 10:38am (South Glengarry); vehicle stopped travelling 156km/h (100km/h zone). Male driver (44) from Scarborough, Ontario charged accordingly.
– January 2, 2016 – 12:55pm (South Stormont); vehicle stopped travelling 153km/h (100km/h zone). Male driver (44) from Belleville, Ontario charged accordingly.
– January 2, 2016 – 2:36pm (South Glengarry); vehicle stopped travelling 151km/h (100km/h zone). Male driver (18) from Brampton, Ontario charged accordingly.
– January 2, 2016 – 8:49pm (South Glengarry); vehicle stopped travelling 161km/h (100km/h zone). Male driver (35) from Montreal, Quebec charged accordingly.
ANYONE HAVING INFORMATION ON THE ABOVE OR ANY CRIME IS ASKED TO CALL SD&G OPP AT 1-888-310-1122 OR CRIME STOPPERS AT 1-800-222-8477.