In the week of August 22nd to August 29th, Hawkesbury Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers responded to 271 occurrences. One break and enter attempt incident was reported. Two assault incidents and four incidents of theft were reported. In the last week, officers investigated one impaired driving related incident. Out of these 271 occurrences, 13 concluded with charges.
MOTOR VEHICLE COLLISON – FAIL TO REMAIN
OPP needs the assistance of the public
(ALFRED-PLANTAGENET, ON) – The Hawkesbury Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) needs the assistance of the public to locate a driver in relation to a motor vehicle collision that occurred on Tuesday August 23rd, at approximately 4:00 pm, on County Road 17 just east of Station Road in Alfred.
The investigation revealed that a white four-door sedan motor vehicle with tinted windows was traveling eastbound on County Road 17 when it collided and sideswiped three vehicles on County Road 17 near Station Road.
The driver of the white motor vehicle failed to stop and continued eastbound on County Road 17.
None of the occupants were injured.
The matter is still under investigation.
Anyone with information about this matter is asked to contact Constable Sami Nasr at the Hawkesbury OPP Detachment at 613-632-2729 or 1-888-310-1122 or call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477. Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to Call Display. Your call will stay anonymous and your presence won’t be needed in court.
BREAK AND ENTER
(HAWKESBURY, ON) – On Tuesday August 23rd, the Hawkesbury OPP received a report of a break and enter that occurred at a private property situated on Front Road in the Champlain Township.
The investigation revealed that someone entered a shed and stole various tools valued at approximately $1,100.
If you have any information about this matter, please contact Constable Pascal David at the Hawkesbury O.P.P. Detachment at 613-632-2729 or 1-888-310-1122.
THEFT OF HAND SOAP
(HAWKESBURY, ON) – On August 25th, the Hawkesbury OPP received a report of a theft that occurred at a business property situated on Spence Avenue in the Town of Hawkesbury.
Investigation revealed that thousands of hand soap bars valued at over $17,000.00 were stolen from the company on Saturday August 20 th 2016.
The matter is still under investigation.
If you have any 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.
IMPAIRED DRIVER
(ALFRED-PLANTAGENET, ON) – On Saturday evening August 27th, close to 10:00 pm, Hawkesbury OPP Constable Ken Gray was dispatched to the scene of a single motor vehicle collision on Concession Road 1 in Lefaivre.
The male driver had lost control of his 1999 silver Nissan Altima, ending up in the ditch.
The driver, lone occupant, did not sustain any injuries.
Interaction with the male driver gave the officer reason to believe that he had driven his motor vehicle with his abilities impaired by alcohol.
Consequently, the driver, Eric DEGEORGES (55 yrs) of Alfred-Plantagenet, was charged under the Criminal Code of Canada with the following section:
– Driving While Ability Impaired- motor vehicle (Alcohol)
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 September 21st, 2016 in L’Orignal.
BACK TO SCHOOL = STUDENTS WALKING AND BUSES ON THE ROAD!
(HAWKESBURY, ON) – Students are heading back to class and motorists should be on the lookout for students AND school buses. The Hawkesbury Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) would like to remind everyone that some school buses will be on the road this week, while the remainder will be back in service on Tuesday, September 6, 2016.
Safety is the number one priority.
Every driver, encountering a stopped school bus that has its overhead red signal-lights flashing, shall stop before reaching the bus and shall not proceed until the bus moves or the overhead red signal-lights have stopped flashing. The minimum fine for failing to stop is $400, (Section 175(11) of the Highway Traffic Act).
Many children walk to school and motorists should also be aware of the increased pedestrian traffic as children make their way to school. Many may be distracted by excitement for the first day of class. Slowdown in school zones and be extra cautious. Motorists should watch for Community Safety Zones, where speed limits are reduced and fines increased. Community safety zones are clearly marked with road signs and are found near schools.
Drivers can expect to see an increased police presence. Adjust your driving, pay attention and be prepared to stop for children and school buses. Make it safe for everyone!
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 .
