Press Release – 21 April 2014 to 27 April 2014

21 Apr 14,

12:32 pm a car versus deer collision from the previous evening was reported to police. The collision occurred on Concession 6 near 18/19 Sideroad.

Police responded to an incident where several kids were playing with a bb gun in an inappropriate manner. Two of the kids had reportedly been struck with a bb but did not receive any injuries. The involved kids and parents had discussion with police about the dangers involved in these actions.

22 April 14,

2:27 pm police responded to a motor vehicle collision at Waterloo St and Elgin St. Port Elgin. A vehicle was north on Waterloo and was struck by a vehicle that was east on Elgin, stopped for the stop sign then proceeded before the way was safe striking the northbound vehicle. No injuries but soreness was reported.

23 April 14,

1:43 pm police responded to a motor vehicle collision at Goderich and Tomlinson St Port Elgin. A vehicle was north on Goderich St turning left into the grocery store when it was rear ended by another northbound vehicle making the same turn. Damage was extensive to both vehicles and the driver of the offending vehicle was charged with following too closely.

1:57 pm Saugeen Shores arrested a 22 year old Saugeen Shores male on a warrant held by Waterloo Regional Police Service for breaching conditions of a previous release.

4:43 pm police observed an intoxicated male in the downtown core of Port Elgin. He was staggering along the side of the road. He was arrested for public intoxication and escorted to the care of a relative.

25 April 14,

9:16 pm police responded to a motor vehicle collision on Goderich St Port Elgin. Two vehicles were travelling north on Goderich St and the vehicle in the center lane changed lanes to go to the curb lane sideswiping the vehicle in the curb lane. The driver of the offending vehicle was charged with changing lanes not in safety.

10:31 pm police stopped a vehicle for speeding and other traffic violations. The driver had been drinking and registered “warn” on the roadside breath test. As a result of this investigation a 41 year old Kincardine female was charged with possession of marihuana under 30 grams, breaching an undertaking and her licence was suspended for three days and she was further charged with speeding.

26 April 14,

1:50 am a vehicle was stopped as being operated by a potential impaired driver. The driver registered a fail on the roadside breath test and was brought to the station. At the police office she refused to provide samples of her breath to do a breath test. A 30 year old Saugeen Shores woman faces charges of refusing to provide a breath sample. The penalties for refusing to provide a sample are the same as impaired driving.

12:37 pm, police responded to a motor vehicle collision at Goderich St and Tomlinson Drive Port Elgin. A vehicle was north on Goderich St and was struck by another vehicle south on Goderich St making a left turn onto Tomlinson. The driver of the turning vehicle was charged. No injuries, both vehicles received moderate damage.

27 April 14,

2:49 am police stopped a vehicle in Port Elgin for driving offences. The driver had an odour of an alcoholic beverage on his breath. A roadside test indicated an “Alert“ and his drivers licence was suspended for 3 days. Further investigation revealed alcohol and marihuana in the vehicle and the 27 year old Toronto male was charged with possession of marihuana for the purpose of trafficking and having alcohol readily available.

3:46 pm, sometime overnight someone stole a real estate sign from a house on Bruce St and threw it into a fenced compound across the street. No damage, no suspects.

1:28 am, police began an investigation into a male person carrying what was believed to be a handgun in the waistband of his pants. On the 1st of May this person was arrested by the Halton Regional Police Service in Burlington. A search warrant was conducted on his home in Saugeen Shores and an imitation handgun was seized. A 28 year old Saugeen Shores man faces charges of Carrying a concealed weapon and possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose

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