Tag: Area OPP

(WELLINGTON COUNTY, ON) -The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Fall Seatbelt Campaign begins on September 26 and will run to13 October at midnight. Wellington County OPP will be highly visible throughout the County enforcing seatbelt compliance along with educating the public on proper usage.

Wellington County OPP Detachment Commander Inspector Scott Lawson says “Even though the seatbelt compliance rate in Wellington County is high, there is still room for improvement. The seatbelt is the single most important piece of safety equipment available to occupants of a vehicle that, with a simple click, could be the difference between life or death”.

Every person travelling in a motor vehicle must wear a seatbelt or use a child safety seat. The penalty for not wearing a seatbelt is $240 and two demerit points. Drivers are responsible for ensuring that the passengers under 16 years of age are using the seatbelt or an appropriate child car seat. Children under 13 years of age are safest in the back seat.

(ORILLIA, ON) – A young woman is crediting an Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer for saving her life after surviving a motor vehicle collision that could have potentially ended it had she not received a seat belt warning days before the crash.

Jennifer Walker, a 19 year-old university student was driving her car in Exeter, Ontario, on May 23, 2013, when OPP Constable Ron Young, on bicycle patrol, pulled her over when he observed her talking on her cell phone and not wearing her seat belt.

Const. Young issued Jennifer a $155 ticket for driving while using her cell phone but used police discretion and let her off with a warning and education about not wearing her seat belt. At the time, Jennifer had no idea how pivotal that moment would be in the days ahead, but she made a decision to change her driving behaviour to enhance personal safety.

Just two days later, on May 25, 2013, Jennifer’s car was struck broadside by a vehicle that failed to stop at a stop sign. Jennifer sustained minor breaks and bruises in the incident and, according to the OPP, the crash was serious enough to have killed her had she not been wearing her seat belt. A few weeks after her traumatic ordeal, Jennifer contacted Const. Young to thank him for issuing her a ticket and for saving her life.

“Jennifer’s story is a perfect example of how wearing a seat belt can dramatically change the outcome of a collision and may have actually saved someone’s life. Sadly, people continue to die on our roads because, unlike Jennifer, they continue to ignore our messages about the important role seat belts play in saving the lives of men, women and children involved in road crashes,” said Chief Superintendent Don Bell, Commander of the OPP Highway Safety Division.

“With the OPP Fall Seat Belt Campaign set to get underway across the province, I encourage all Ontarians to listen to Jennifer’s story. The OPP would like to see every road user make the same commitment that Jennifer made to change her driving behaviour because there is no question that fewer people would die needlessly on our roads,” said OPP Deputy Commissioner Larry Beechey, Provincial Commander, Traffic Safety and Operational Support.

To view or download a short video about Jennifer’s story, click on the following link: http://youtu.be/6oyH0UexsHc

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(SOUTH BRUCE PENINSULA, ON.) – On September 16, 2013 two young people entered a premise on County Road 9, Town of South Bruce Peninsula and stole a firearm. The two were on conditions not to possess a firearm from a previous incident.

The Bruce Peninsula Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) became involved when they were called due to a report of shots being heard in the Berford Lake area. WhenPolice attended to investigate the shots they were directed to a residence where the young persons were known to inhabit. The firearm was located ona table in the residence along with the young persons. The investigations revealed that the two had committed a break and enter to a residence and stolen the firearm. They had breached conditions of their releases which included not to possess a firearm. They were arrested and charged and held for a bail hearing at Owen Sound Court on September 18, 2013.

The Bruce Peninsula OPP is requesting anyone with information that can assist police to call 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or send a web-tip to crimestop-gb.org. You may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

(SOUTH BRUCE PENINSULA, ON) – Members of the Bruce Peninsula Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), were conducting a Reduce Impaired Drivers Everywhere (RIDE) initiative on the Purple Valley Rd, Town of South Bruce Peninsula, on September 22nd, 2013 between 8:00p.m. and 9:00p.m.

Officers stopped a vehicle with two occupants in it, as they asked about alcohol consumption a strong odor of marihuana came from the vehicle. The officers observed open alcohol and uncased long guns in the vehicle. The two parties were arrested and charged for various Criminal Code of Canada, Liquor License Act, Fish and Wildlife and Drug Offences.

Scheduled to appear in Owen Sound Court on October 31, 2013 are 24 year old David MANSUR of Neyaashiinigmiing First Nation, and 26 year old Philip BARKER of Toronto. They were released on a Promise to appear.

The Bruce Peninsula OPP is requesting anyone with information that can assist police to call 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or send a web-tip to crimestop-gb.org. You may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

(HURON EAST, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers have recovered a 2006 Ford Escape that was stolen from the Town of Wingham. The sports utility vehicle was stolen sometime during the early morning hours of September 22, 2013.

Just before 1:00 p.m. on September 22, 2013 officers from the Huron OPP detachment responded to a Rowland Road property in Huron East for the recovered stolen vehicle. Officers located the Ford Escape in a farm field completely destroyed by fire.

Any person with information regarding this incident should immediately contact the Huron OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or (519) 524-8314

Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

(HOWICK, ON) – A Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (R.I.D.E) checkpoint located at the intersection of Perth Road 178 and Gorrie Line proved to be a good location. Just before 10:00 p.m. on September 21, 2013 a GMC Safari mini-van entered the checkpoint. Upon speaking with the female driver officers noticed she had been drinking alcohol. A roadside test was completed which resulted in a warn range suspension.

The 53 year old driver from Howick was issued a 3 day driver’s licence suspension.

(HOWICK, ON) – A traffic stop on Harriston Road near Belmore Line has led to 3 day driver’s licence suspension and a failure to wear a seatbelt ticket for a 65 year old male from Howick. At about 5:15 p.m. on September 20, 2013 a Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer observed the driver of a Ford F-150 failing to wear his seatbelt.

Upon speaking with the driver it was noted he had been drinking alcohol. A roadside test was completed which resulted in a warn range suspension.

The 65 year old driver from Howick was issued a 3 day driver’s licence suspension and a ticket for failing to wear a seatbelt.

(BLUEWATER, ON) Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a 49 year old male from Toronto with Drive Motor Vehicle – Over 80 Milligrams of Alcohol. Just after 5:10 a.m. on September 22, 2013 officers responded to complaint of a possible impaired driver that had left a residence in Bayfield. Officers were able to locate the suspect vehicle, a white Honda Fit travelling eastbound on Mill Road.

Officers spoke with the driver and were able to determine the driver had been drinking alcohol. A roadside screening test was completed which the driver failed. He was arrested and transported to the Huron OPP detachment for breath tests. He provided two samples of his breath; both were above the legal limit.

Mario GOSSELIN, 49, from Toronto has been charged with Drive Motor Vehicle – Over 80 Milligrams of Alcohol. He has a court date scheduled for the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich on October 28, 2013. He received an automatic 90 day driver’s licence suspension and his motor vehicle has been impounded for seven days.

(TILLSONBURG ON) On September 15, 2013 at approximately 5:50 a.m. members of the Oxford County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to an incident on London Street in Tillsonburg, Ontario.

While there, Probationary Constable Remeguisz WASILEWSKI was attempting to respond to another incident when the fully marked police cruiser he was operating struck the rear of another police cruiser parked in front.

No one was injured during the collision however there was reportable damage to both cruisers. Subsequent to investigation of the collision, the member was issues a Provincial Offences Notice for Start From Stopped Position – Not In Safety contrary to the Highway Traffic Act.

(TOWN OF MINTO, ON) On Monday September 23, 2013, at approximately 8:13 pm, Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer Ellison Catuira was conducting moving radar on Highway 23, Town of Minto.

At this time and location, a 2001 Dodge Dakota was travelling northbound well above the posted speed limit. Police clocked the vehicle on radar at 148 km/h in an 80 km/h zone.

Jordan WINGER age 20 of North Perth has been charged with Race a Motor Vehicle contrary to the Highway Traffic Act. The driver’s licence has been suspended and vehicle seized for a period of 7 days as per statute. He is scheduled to appear in Guelph Provincial Court on December 4, 2013 to answer to the charge.