(HAWKESBURY, ON) – In the early morning hours on Friday August 12th, close to 1:00 am, Hawkesbury OPP officers were conducting a R.I.D.E. (Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere) initiative on John Street at the Long Sault Bridge in the Town of Hawkesbury, when Constable Simon Boudreau observed a motorcycle make a U-turn when approaching the RIDE location and driving away from the checkpoint. The motorcycle, a blue 2003 Harley Davidson, was then observed passing through the red light at the intersection of John and Main Streets in Hawkesbury. The motorcyclist was subsequently intercepted a few hundred meters away.
Interaction with the male driver gave the officer reason to believe that he had driven his motorcycle with his abilities impaired by alcohol.
Consequently, the driver, Daniel CONTANT (57 yrs) of Hawkesbury, 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
– 249(1)(a) Dangerous Operation of Motor Vehicle
The vehicle was seized for 7 days and the driver’s licence was immediately suspended for 90 days.
He was also charged under the Highway Traffic Act with the following section:
– 144(18) Red light – fail to stop
CONTANT was later released and scheduled to appear at court on September 21st, 2016 in L’Orignal.
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(NATION, ON) – On Friday August 12th, at 3:30 pm, Hawkesbury OPP officer Jean-Francois Gagnon was dispatched to the scene of a single motor vehicle collision on County Road 22, just south of St-Isidore Road in Nation.
The female driver had lost control of her 2015 Chrysler 200, ending up in the ditch.
The driver, lone occupant, did not sustain any injuries.
Interaction with the driver gave the officer reason to believe that she had operated her motor vehicle with blood alcohol content over 80 mgs. The driver then failed to provide a suitable sample of her breath.
Consequently, the driver, Heather MacDonald (65 yrs) of Essex, Ontario, was arrested and charged under the Criminal Code of Canada with the following section:
– 254(5) Fail or Refuse to Provide Sample 254(3) alcohol/blood
The vehicle was seized for 7 days and the driver’s licence was immediately suspended for 90 days.
She was later released and scheduled to appear at court on September 14th, 2016 in L’Orignal.
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TRAFFIC STOP LEADS TO OVER 80 AND DRUG CHARGES
(HAWKESBURY, ON) – On Saturday evening August 13th, shortly after 11:30 pm, Hawkesbury OPP officer Matthew Priess was responding to a dispatched call when he intercepted a white 2011 Honda Civic on Main Street in Hawkesbury.
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, Maxime LACELLE (20 yrs) of Hawkesbury, 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.
The traffic stop resulted in the male being in possession of Cannabis Marihuana.
He was also charged under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act with the following section:
– 4(1) Possession of a Schedule II substance-Cannabis Marihuana – under 30 grams
LACELLE was later released and scheduled to appear at court on September 07th, 2016 in L’Orignal.
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R.I.D.E. RESULTED IN DRUG CHARGES
(HAWKESBURY, ON) – On Saturday August 13th, shortly before 1:30 am, Hawkesbury OPP officer Patrick Chartrand was conducting a R.I.D.E. initiative on John Street in Hawkesbury, when a grey 2016 Toyota vehicle stopped at the checkpoint.
The traffic stop resulted in the male passenger being in possession of Cannabis Marihuana.
Consequently, the passenger, Paul AUGER (28 yrs) of Valley East, Ontario, was arrested and charged under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act with the following section:
– 4(1) Possession of a Schedule II substance-Cannabis Marihuana – under 30 grams
He was later released and scheduled to appear at court on September 07th, 2016 in L’Orignal.
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(HAWKESBURY, ON) – On August 13th, at approximately 2:30 am, a red 2000 Ford Taurus stopped at the checkpoint of a R.I.D.E. initiative conducted on John Street in Hawkesbury.
The traffic stop resulted in the male driver being in possession of Cannabis Marihuana.
Consequently, the driver, Stephane BERTRAND (42 yrs) of Nation, was arrested and charged under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act with the following section:
– 4(1) Possession of a Schedule II substance-Cannabis Marihuana – under 30 grams
He was later released and scheduled to appear at court on September 07th, 2016 in L’Orignal.
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THEFT – SUSPECT NABBED IN ACTION = NUMEROUS CHARGES
(ALFRED-PLANTAGENET, ON) – In the late evening of Wednesday August 10th, shortly before midnight, the Hawkesbury OPP was called to a theft in progress resulting in a motor vehicle collision – fail to remain in the Alfred-Plantagenet Township. The suspect was caught stealing a Wallenstein wood processor from a private property on Concession Road 5 in Alfred-Plantagenet. In the process of leaving with the item, the thief was spooked by the caller and as he fled the scene with the wood processor, same unhooked from the suspect’s pick-up truck and struck the caller’s vehicle.
While OPP officers were on lookout for the vehicle, they observed the 2003 white Ford pick-up truck driving through a red light and stop signs at high rates of speed. The suspect vehicle was subsequently intercepted by Constable Stephanie Fortin-Provost on Front Road in Champlain Township.
Investigation revealed that the driver was disqualified from driving and was in breach of several of his court conditions.
The driver, Andy MAPP (32 yrs) of St-Eustache, Quebec, was arrested and charged under the Criminal Code of Canada with the following sections:
– 177 Trespassing at Night
– 334(a) Theft Over $5000
– 259(4) Driving while Disqualified – court order
– 351(1) Possession Break In Instruments
– 252(1.1) Fail to Stop at Scene of Accident
– 249(1)(a) Dangerous Operation of Motor Vehicle
– 145(5.1) Fail to Comply with Conditions of Undertaking Given by Officer in Charge ( 2 counts)
– 145(3) Fail to Comply with Undertaking
– 145(3) Fail to Comply with Recognizance
He was also charged under the Highway Traffic Act with the following sections:
– 172(1) Race a motor vehicle-Stunt
– 136(1)(a) Disobey stop sign – fail to stop (3 counts)
– 7(1)(b i) Drive motor vehicle, plate improperly displayed
– 53(1) Driving while under suspension (2 counts)
– 144(18) Red light – fail to stop
The vehicle was seized for 45 days.
MAPP was not released and kept for a bail hearing at L’Orignal court.
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BREAK AND ENTER INVESTIGATIONS
(HAWKESBURY / CHAMPLAIN, ON) – During the night between August 7th and 8th, suspect(s) broke into fruit stands in Vankleek Hill, Hawkesbury and L’Orignal. The locks at all three locations had been pried open. Over $200 in fresh fruit and vegetables were stolen.
Anyone with information can contact the investigating officer Simon Boudreau at the Hawkesbury OPP at 613-632-2729 or 1-888-310-1122.
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(CHAMPLAIN, ON) – Constable Simon Boudreau of the Hawkesbury OPP is investigating a commercial break and enter incident that occurred overnight between August 8th and 9th at a business situated on County road 17 in Champlain Township.
The investigation revealed that the culprit gained access to the property by opening the front gate and stealing impact air guns from the garage. Gas pumps and about $3000.00 worth of gasoline was also stolen from fuel tanks.
Anyone with information can contact the investigating officer at the Hawkesbury OPP at 613-632-2729 or 1-888-310-1122.
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(ALFRED-PLANTAGENET, ON) – On Tuesday August 9th, suspect(s) attempted to break into a local chip stand in Alfred-Plantagenet as pry marks were observed on the door. Investigation revealed that the suspects did not gain entry but attempted to break in.
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(CHAMPLAIN, ON) – On Tuesday August 9th, the Hawkesbury OPP received a report of a break and enter that occurred at a private residence situated on Allen Road in the Champlain Township.
Investigation revealed that the suspect(s) broke into the victim’s residence through a bathroom window and ransacked a bedroom before leaving with two laptop computers and jewelry.
If you have information about this matter, please contact Constable Simon Boudreau at the Hawkesbury O.P.P. Detachment at 613-632-2729 or 1-888-310-1122.
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(NATION, ON) – Between August 8th and 10th, culprit(s) broke into a vacant residence situated on Concession Road 20 in Nation.
Tools, a ladder and a chainsaw were stolen.
If you have information about this matter, please contact Constable Jean-Michel Maceus at the Hawkesbury O.P.P. Detachment at 613-632-2729 or 1-888-310-1122.
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(HAWKESBURY, ON) – On Wednesday August 10th, Hawkesbury OPP officers were called to investigate a daytime break in that occurred while the owner was at home working in the garden.
The investigation would suggest that someone entered the residence situated on Cameron Street in Hawkesbury and stole a quilt with sentimental value, money, jewelry including a wedding ring and medications.
If you have information about this matter, please contact Constable Mathieu Desjardins at the Hawkesbury O.P.P. Detachment at 613-632-2729 or 1-888-310-1122.
These break & enter matters are all still under investigation.
The OPP Forensic Identification Services assisted in these investigations.
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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
