Friday, March 30, 2007

Local Man Charged With A Sexual Offence

(Elliot Lake, Ont.) The East Algoma OPP has concluded their investigation regarding a possible sexual assault.

The original complaint was received back in February of 2007 regarding an alleged sexual assault on a person under the age of 18.

Police have arrested and charged Pern TERRY ROWE (63) of Esten Drive South in Elliot Lake with Being Party to the Offence of a Sexual Assault. ROWE is in custody until his Bail Court date of April 3rd, 2007.

A second accused regarding this assault is being sought by police. Further information will be released at a later date.

Investigation continuing.

Detachment Commander’s Message on Personal Mobility Device

(Elliot Lake, Ont.) The East Algoma OPP Detachment Commander Inspector Ron Faulkner would like to remind all motorists that personal mobility devices (Motorized Wheelchairs or medical scooters) are to be treated in the same way as pedestrian travel.

Motorized wheelchairs should utilize the sidewalk or when not available, the left shoulder of the roadway, facing oncoming traffic.

The Personal Mobility Device does not require registration, licence plates, driver’s licence or vehicle insurance.

Operators of a personal mobility device are expected to ride on the left.

Motorists, please allow a meter on either side of the mobility device as a safety zone.

“Inspector Faulkner suggests as an added safety feature, to add florescent flags or markings to the personal mobility device to assist in the visibility.”


BROKEN WINDOW LEADS TO SEVERAL CHARGES

(Elliot Lake, Ont.) On Thursday, March 29th, 2007 at approximately 8:20 a.m. police received a call to attend an apartment complex on Hillside Drive North regarding a possible disturbance. On scene police observed a broken window in the lobby area and learned that the suspects had allegedly kicked the front door window and had made their way into the building.

Police later located the two (2) suspects at a local shopping mall.

Charged are the following:

Christian FORBES (35) of Cutler with Mischief Under $5,000, Breach of Probation

John Paul VALCOURT (29) of Elliot Lake with Mischief Under $5,00 X2 and Obstruct Police.

Both parties are scheduled to appear in court on June 5, 2007.

IF HE HAD HIS SEAT BELT ON HE WOULD NOT HAVE BEEN HURT

Laird Twp, Ont.,

One person was injured yesterday after a transport went into the ditch on Hwy 17 in Laird Township.

Yesterday at about 2:45 p.m. an unloaded transport was westbound on Hwy 17 near Town Line Road in Laird Township. For reasons that the driver could not explain, it appears that he drove off the roadway and into the ditch.

The driver suffered minor facial injuries. He received several stitches but was otherwise not seriously injured.

As a result of this crash, thirty seven (37) year old John BARTON of Clarksburg, Ontario was charged under the Highway Traffic Act with two charges. He has been charged with Failing to Wear a Seat Belt and Fail to Drive in Marked Lane.

The transport was well off the traveled section of the highway and it was left there until the driver could make his own arrangements for its removal.