(NORTHUMBERLAND, ON) –Northumberland Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) dealt with a variety of calls over the weekend, here are some examples:
May 22:
– A further investigation into a Brighton domestic dispute reported last night resulted in one partner being charged with Assault and Breach of Probation. The 34 yr old man was held for a bail hearing.
– Theft from unlocked car parked on Canrobert St in Campbellford. Caller advised that this occurred on Tuesday (May 19) and that several other cars were also entered. Investigation ongoing
– Police attended a Campbellford residence to settle a family dispute over Keurig coffee K-cups.
– Officers attended a Hastings home for a report of loud music ‘shaking the walls’ of a nearby residence. The occupants complied with the request to turn the music down.
May 23:
– Police responded to a report of a suicidal female in Brighton who had overdosed on OxyContin pills (1am). The 21 yr old woman was combative with her family, officers and EMS. She was apprehended for her own safety and taken by police to a nearby hospital to seek treatment.
– Report of loud music at a backyard party at a Brighton area home. Music was turned down as requested by officers
– A 27 yr old Toronto man was charged with Stunt Driving – Excessive Speed on Hwy 401 in the Brighton area. He was ‘clocked’ traveling 158 km/h in a blue Mazda SUV. His licence was suspended for 7 days and car impounded for same period of time
– Report of two Shetland ponies on the loose on Herley Rd in Cramahe Twp (12noon). Officers were unable to locate the horses.
– A business owner in Hastings contacted police after a customer became physical when refused a refund on a purchase from 2 yrs ago. The 61 yr old Hastings man threatened the owner with a knife leaving shortly afterwards. Attempts made to locate the male were unsuccessful. A further investigation also revealed that the male threatened to burn down the business. He was eventually located at his residence but refused to speak to officers resulting in a ‘telewarrant’ being obtained. This judicial warrant allowed police to force entry into the residence to arrest the man. This was done on May 24 after several hours during which officers were stationed around the home. Robert WEST is charged with Assault with a Weapon, Utter Threats to cause death or bodily harm and Utter Threats to damage property. He was held for a bail hearing, May 25, 2015. The store owner suffered minor injuries during the initial confrontation not requiring medical attention.
May 24:
– Police responded to a suicidal youth threatening to jump off of a Campbellford area bridge (12:40am). When officers arrived, the youth had already been ‘talked down’ by friends. His father attended and took charge of his son who admitted to ‘over reacting’ to a relationship breakup. Alcohol consumption that evening was a contributing factor.
– Several vehicles were entered overnight in the Trent Hills area. Warkworth, Hastings, Campbellford and Percy Boom Rd Seymour Twp. Owners lost change and in two cases, their wallets. All from unlocked vehicles. One owner who had his wallet stolen reported later that his credit card was being used. Investigation ongoing.
– Police responded to a domestic disturbance on Hwy 401 in the Colborne area. An Allison area couple were arguing over driving habits at which point the male pulled over to the shoulder, exited the car and walked away leaving his wife and three children at the side of the Hwy. His wife contacted police worried for his safety. The man was located by officers in downtown Colborne and arrangements were made to retrieve his wallet and phone from his wife. The couple spent the night apart and no criminal charges resulted from the investigation.
Northumberland OPP also conducted four RIDE programs, investigated nine motor vehicle collisions and 34 traffic related complaints.
Police would like to remind the public that an unlocked vehicle is an open invitation to a thief to steal any contents or the vehicle itself. Guard yourself against being a victim by locking your car whether you are shopping, visiting friends or leaving it overnight in your driveway. Don’t leave valuables in your vehicle at any time. A stolen wallet/purse can have far reaching consequences when credit cards are fraudulently used or identification is used for criminal purposes.