Hawkesbury Police Press Releases

In the week of November 09th to November 16th, Hawkesbury Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers responded to 179 occurrences. Four break and enter incidents were reported. One incident of assault and seven incidents of theft were reported. In the last week, officers investigated one impaired driving related incident. Out of these 179 occurrences, 21 concluded with charges.

IMPAIRED DRIVER

(ALFRED-PLANTAGENET, ON) – On Thursday November 12th, shortly after 2:00pm, Hawkesbury OPP Constables Stephanie Fortin-Provost and Marc Lauzon intercepted a 2011 white Chevrolet Silverado on County Road 17 in Alfred.

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, Martin LECLAIR (54 yrs) of Alfred, 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 later released and scheduled to appear at court on November 25th, 2015 in L’Orignal.

BREAK AND ENTER

(HAWKESBURY, ON) – The Hawkesbury OPP is investigating a break and enter that occurred on November 12th in an apartment building situated on Cartier Boulevard in Hawkesbury.

It is believed that the break-in occurred sometime between 9:30am – 4:00pm.

Someone entered the apartment and stole electronics worth approximately $2,100.

– Game unit PS4, black in colour

– PS4 game, NHL 2016

– Joystick for PS4, black in colour

– HP laptop, black in colour

If you have information about this matter, please contact Constable Ken Gray at the Hawkesbury O.P.P. Detachment at 613-632-2729 or 1-888-310-1122.

THEFT OF TOOLS/MACHINERY

(ALFRED-PLANTAGENET, ON) – The Hawkesbury Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating a theft of tools/machinery that occurred sometime between November 06th and November 13th at a residence situated on De Vista Boulevard in Alfred-Plantagenet.

The following machinery valued at $7,000 was stolen from the property.

– Bush Hog blade, black in colour with an orange handle.

– Bush Hog rototiller, orange in colour.

– Wallstein wood chipper, orange in colour.

The matter is still under investigation.

Anyone with information about this matter is asked to contact Constable Natasha Huygen at the Hawkesbury OPP Detachment at 613-632-2729 or 1-888-310-1122.

THEFT OF SNOW PLOW

(HAWKESBURY, ON) – The Hawkesbury Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating thefts of snow plow reported within the past two weeks. These incidents have occurred at private properties in our areas. The culprits are breaking off locks which allow easy access onto the properties.

Owners are advised to be particularly vigilant when leaving their equipment unattended to reduce the risk of being victimized. The use of hunting cameras installed in proximity could assist police in a theft investigation.

Crime prevention

The investigation revealed that some of the places victimized were at risk. The Hawkesbury OPP wishes to remind you that everyone has a role in crime prevention and in reducing the potentials of criminal acts.

Police need the help of everyone in order to fight crime efficiently. It is important to remember the Crime Triangle. Whenever a theft is committed there are always three components present:

A CRIMINAL, an OPPORTUNITY and a VICTIM.

The way to discourage a thief from victimizing your property is to take away the opportunities (or reducing them). This is where persons can protect themselves most.

Another means of protecting yourself is to have good communications with your neighbours.

If you see something suspicious …

Write down the description of any suspicious persons. Get the make, model, color, and license number of strange vehicles. Call the police and other members of your neighbourhood immediately.

Watch For:

Suspicious persons or activities.

Write down license plate numbers and descriptions.

Vehicles passing by numerous times, suspiciously parked or constantly traveling alleyways.

Protect Yourself By:

Good lighting

Good lock security

Let a trusted neighbour know when you are on vacation

MAKE THE EFFORT! BECOME ACQUAINTED WITH YOUR NEIGHBOURS

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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