Friday, September 3, 2004

CAUGHT IN THE ACT
Yesterday City Police officers arrested 2 young people for break and enter. It is alleged that around 3 pm yesterday, 2 youths forced their way into a residence in the 200 block of Wellington Street East. They set some property aside, but were frightened off and left the residence.

These 2 youths and a third youth returned to the same address around 4 pm, and unbeknownst to the youths, the homeowner was in the residence this time. The homeowner was able to apprehend one of the youths and turned him over to city police. Later in the evening a second youth was arrested, and officers are still looking for the third.

A 17-year-old youth has been charged with one count of break and enter and a 15-year-old has been charged with one count of break and enter and one count of breach of probation. They will both appear in court on the 19th of October.


NEIGHBOURS REPORT STRANGE MAN
Shortly before 3 am today, officers were in the area of Summit Avenue on a call of a suspicious male seen in the area.

While officers were patrolling, a male in a car on Summit Avenue bailed out of his vehicle and took off on foot. This caught the officers’ attention and a foot pursuit was started.

When officers caught up with the male it was apparent he had been consuming alcohol and subsequently, Dennis Uhlman, age 29, of 67 Superior Drive, was arrested and charged with one count of impaired driving and one count of consuming over the legal limit.

Further investigation revealed that Mr. Uhlman did not match the description of the suspicious male. Mr. Uhlman will appear in court on October 18th.


ACCIDENT WITH INJURIES
Around 7:30 last evening City Police were called to Wellington Street East and East Street for an accident with injuries. A pick-up truck driven by 58-year-old Garry McKinnon, of 125 Grosvenor Avenue collided with a pedestrian, 60-year old Ronald Palmer of Korah Road.

Mr. McKinnon had been travelling westbound on Wellington Street East and the accident occurred on the curve of East Street and Wellington Street East. Mr. Palmer was taken to the hospital by ambulance for treatment of his injuries.

An officer from the Traffic Services Section currently investigating the accident. Police ask that if you witnessed this accident and did not speak to any of the officers at the scene, please contact the Traffic Section at 949-6300 ext 382.


LONG WEEKEND POLICE TIPS
Today is the start of another long weekend. City Police are reminding the public to use care while on the road if you are travelling. Allow yourself room between your car and the car ahead of you, don’t engage in road rage, and pay attention to your driving.

Don’t get distracted by talking on your cell phone, and if you are tired, let someone else drive or take a break from the driving.
If you are going away for the weekend, let your neighbours know so that they can report any suspicious activity around your home to the police.

Make sure you leave lights on timers in your home and that you have motion sensor lights around the exterior of your home. If you have an alarm system, make sure you activate it while you are away. It is also a good idea to have a neighbour or friend check your house daily to ensure nothing has happened to it.