Hawkesbury Police Press Releases

In the week of January 04th to January 11th, Hawkesbury Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers responded to 135 occurrences. No break and enter incident was reported in the last week. Two incidents of assault and two incidents of theft were reported. In the last three weeks, officers investigated two impaired driving related incidents. Out of these 135 occurrences, 19 concluded with charges.

IMPAIRED DRIVERS

(CHAMPLAIN, ON) – On Sunday December 20th, at 5:15pm, Hawkesbury OPP officer Bradley Giroux was dispatched to the scene of a single motor vehicle collision on Front Road West, just east of Fries Avenue in L’Orignal.

The driver had lost control of his 2000 green Honda Accord, ending up upside down in the ditch. The driver did not sustain any injuries.

Interaction with the driver gave the officer reason to believe that he had driven his motor vehicle with his abilities impaired by alcohol.

Consequently, the driver, Alain LAFONTAINE (37 yrs) of Plantagenet, was charged under the Criminal Code of Canada with the following sections:

253(1)(a) Driving While Ability Impaired – motor vehicle (Alcohol)

253(1)(b) Driving with More than 80 mgs. of Alcohol in Blood.

The vehicle was seized for 7 days and the driver’s licence was immediately suspended for 90 days.

He was later released and scheduled to appear at court on January 13th, 2016 in L’Orignal.

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(HAWKESBURY, ON) – In the night of January 01st, shortly before 2:00am, Hawkesbury OPP officers were conducting a R.I.D.E. (Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere) initiative on John Street in Hawkesbury, when a black 2011 Honda Civic stopped at the checkpoint.

Interaction with the male driver gave the officer reason to believe that he had operated his motor vehicle with blood alcohol content over 80 mgs.

Consequently, the driver, Irwin ITHIER (42 yrs) of Ste-Marthe-Sur-Le-Lac, Quebec, was arrested and charged under the Criminal Code of Canada with the following section:

– 253(1)(b) Driving with More than 80 mgs of Alcohol in Blood.

The vehicle was seized for 7 days and the driver’s licence was immediately suspended for 90 days.

He was also charged under the Liquor Licence Act with the following section:

– 32(1) Driving motor vehicle with unsealed container of liquor

He was later released and scheduled to appear at court on January 27th, 2016 in L’Orignal.

THEFT OF PICKUP TRUCK, TRAILER AND SKYJACK LIFT

(HAWKESBURY, ON) – The Hawkesbury OPP needs your help in solving a theft of a diesel pickup truck F350, a flatbed trailer and a skyjack lift that occurred on Wednesday evening December 16th shortly before 9:30pm. The items were stolen from a business property on Tupper Street in Hawkesbury.

The pickup truck, a 1999 black diesel Ford F350 Super Duty, was pulling a 2011 black Deco flatbed trailer with a skyjack lift on it.

Anyone with information about this matter is asked to contact Constable Ken Gray at the Hawkesbury OPP at 613-632-2729 or 1-888-310-1122. (See attached photo of stolen items).

MISCHIEF TO FARM’S GRAIN CROP

(NATION, ON) – The Hawkesbury OPP is investigating a mischief done to grain crop that occurred sometime overnight on December 17th and 18th in a farm’s field situated on a property on County Road 10 in the Municipality of Nation.

The investigation would suggest that someone had made a large slice in two of the 300 foot long plastic bags containing grain.

If anyone has information about this matter, please contact Constable Matthew Priess at the Hawkesbury O.P.P. Detachment at 613-632-2729 or 1-888-310-1122.

DOMESTIC DISPUTES

Hawkesbury OPP officers responded to 5 domestic disputes during the past week. One male was charged with assault. No other criminal offences occurred.

BEWARE OF PHONE AND INTERNET FRAUDSTERS

(HAWKESBURY, ON) – Hawkesbury Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is still responding to several fraud complaints regarding Canada Revenue Agency (CRA).

OPP is asking members of the public to be aware of the following fraudulent activities related to individuals claiming they are calling from Canada Revenue Agency (CRA).

Fraudsters are calling homeowners indicating that a criminal investigation was conducted and legal actions will be initiated on delinquent taxes owed to the government. The fraudsters represent themselves as an agent of the CRA attempting to get residents to send them money and gain valuable personal information in the process.

Scammers are also calling or sending emails claiming they work for Microsoft, advising victims that their computer contains a virus. If you fall for it and remote access to your computer is granted, scammers can then access any personal information stored on your computer.

These criminals are looking for your personal information in hopes of defrauding you.

What You Can Do To Protect Yourself From Being A Victim Of Fraud or Identity Theft:

Guard Your Personal Information

Never give personal information by phone, Internet or mail unless you initiate the contact

Shield your debit card PIN and never lend your cards

Report missing credit or debit cards

Shred documents with personal information

Your SIN should only be used for employment and tax information

Guard Your Computer and its Information

Select complex passwords combining letters, numbers and symbols

Install firewall, anti-virus, anti-spyware and security software – update often

Don’t buy and don’t reply to spam or emails that ask for banking information

If you suspect you or someone you know has been a victim of fraud, contact or report it to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Call Centre. Reports can be filed easily online through www.antifraudcentre-centreantifraude.ca or by phone at 1-888-495-8501.

More information on fraud and crime prevention is also available on the Crime prevention section of the OPP website at www.opp.ca.

If you have information about any criminal matters, please call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or call the Hawkesbury O.P.P. at 613-632-2729 or 1-888-310-1122. 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 message and e-mail. For more information visit the National Capital Crime Stoppers’ website at www.CrimeStoppers.ca .

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