(EMBRUN, ON) –In the week of July 6, 2015 to July 13, 2015, the Russell County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to 296 occurrences. Among those occurrences OPP responded to 11 collisions, 5 thefts, 13 domestics and 1 impaired related occurrence.
As a result of those occurrences, 20 people were charged with various offences.
Domestic Dispute
One male was charged with three criminal charges, assault, mischief under, and unlawfully in a dwelling house. He will not be identified to protect the identity of the victim.
Care or Control
On Sunday July 12, 2015, at approximately 9:26pm, OPP officers were dispatched to a traffic complaint near the Village of Casselman. The vehicle was located in the Nation Municipality and the male driver had been drinking. After a breath test at the OPP Detachment Francois MORIN was charged with adult care or control while impaired (alcohol and drug), adult care or control over 80 mgs, adult dangerous operation of motor vehicle and adult possession of a schedule I substance – methamphetamine. He was released on a promise to appear in court in L’Orignal on July 29. Provincial Constable K. Davis is the investigator.
Fires
On Sunday July 12, 2015, at approximately 07:24am, OPP officers responded to the intersection of Baseline Road at Du Lac Road in the City of Clarence-Rockland in regards to several bales of hay that had been set on fire. The OPP is seeking help from the public and anyone who may have any information on this crime is asked to contact OPP Constable Tammy Barnes at the Embrun Detachment at 613-443-4499 or by contacting Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
On Monday July 13, 2015, at approximately 11:39pm, OPP officers responded to a fire located on Maple Grove Road in Nation Municipality for an electrical fire. A male was digging and cut an electrical wire which ignited. The OPP would like to remind the public to use ON1CALL at 1-800-400-2255 prior to digging. Cables or lines are buried just below the surface and it can be dangerous. You could be liable for restoration cost and possible legal action.
Don’t Leave Pets in Vehicles
With warmer weather here, pet owners are encouraged to leave their pets at home. Parked cars quickly reach deadly temperatures for animals that don’t have the same ability to deal with rising temperatures that humans can withstand. Citizens who spot a dog or an animal in a hot parked car are encouraged to report the licence plate and description of the vehicle to the store so an announcement can be made inside the store. The Ontario Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (OSPCS) has also set up a hotline to report animals in hot cars. Call them at 310-SPCA or 310-7722 anywhere in Ontario. For more information go to: www.nohotpets.ca. If the animal appears to be in distress call the SPCA at 310-7722 or the OPP at 1-888-310-1122.
Thefts
Two saws were stolen from a company truck during the tractor pull in Casselman on July 4, 2015. The saws were described to be a Stihl Chainsaw and a Stihl Quick Cut Saw.
A GPS and a small amount of change were stolen from an unlocked vehicle on Sauve Terrasse St in the Village of Casselman on the evening of July 10. The GPS was described as a Garmin Nuivi 250W.
Mischief
A window was damaged sometime between July 12 and 13, 2015, from a residence located on Laurier St in the City of Clarence-Rockland. It’s believed that a rock which was resting near the inward broken window is the cause of the break. Provincial Constable S. Roy is investigating.
Traffic Safety
The OPP would like to remind the public to be mindful of four way stop signs and to make full and complete stops. Police have received several complaints regarding the intersection of Dignard St and St Pierre Road in Russell Township, where there’s a stop sign within the vicinity of a bicycle path which is utilized by many cyclists and children. Educational and enforcement action will take place at that intersection.
If you have information on any of these matters call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or 632-2729. Persons giving tips to Crime Stoppers that lead to an arrest may be eligible for a cash reward. Crime stoppers does not subscribe to Call display. Your call will stay anonymous and your presence won’t be needed in court. Tips can also be sent via text messages and e-mail. For information visit National Capital Crime Stoppers’ website at WWW.CrimeStoppers.ca