Monday, April 6, 2009

Numerous Iron Bridge Houses Vandalized

(Iron Bridge, ON.) – On April 5th, 2009 East Algoma OPP officers were called to numerous reports of vandalism overnight. Officers report that sometime after midnight unknown persons were out driving around in the Iron Bridge area causing random damage to people’s property. Roadside ornaments, mailboxes, newspapers boxes and 911 house numbers were either damaged or pulled out of the ground. Witnesses report seeing a small dark coloured vehicle with male and female youths in the area at the time.

Many youths may think this is a fun past time but police want to remind everyone that not only is this a criminal offence but it could have other serious consequences. Removing a roadside 911 house number may prevent emergency services such as police, fire or ambulance from locating a house in the case of an emergency when ever second counts.

Police are asking anyone who may have information regarding this or any other crime to call them at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477)

CONTROLLED DRUG AND SUBSTANCE ACT

(WHITE RIVER) – On April 4, 2009 officers in White River had occasion to stop a motor vehicle for speeding on Highway 17, Hunt Township. While speaking to the lone male driver, it was discovered that the subject had a quantity of marihuana in his possession which he voluntarily turned over to police. As a result Philip WISHLOW, age 22 of Cambridge, Ontario was charged with Possession of Cannabis Marihuana and is scheduled to appear in criminal court on August 10, 2009 in Wawa.

LIQUOR INFRACTIONS

(HORNEPAYNE)- On April 4,2009 The OPP in Hornepayne along with MNR personnel patrolled approximately 100 kms of OFSC snow mobile trails in the Nagagami Lake area. As a result of various checks of motorized snow vehicles, 2 Motorized Snow Vehicle Act warnings were issued, 1 Liquor Licence Act charge was laid as well as a quantity of liquor being seized.

Weekend RIDE Results

Sault Ste Marie OPP conducted RIDE in 6 different locations this past weekend. The good news was that out of 256 vehicles checked no drinking drivers were discovered. There were 6 Highway Traffic Act warnings issued. The police want to remind all motorists that the OPP conduct RIDE year round as part of our anti impaired drivers initiatives.

Are You A Gambler

Any good gambler will lay their cards down when the odds are stacked against them. Then why do people continue to defy the odds and not wear their seatbelts. It is a proven fact that seatbelt usage reduces injuries and fatalities in vehicle crashes. Fifty percent of all persons who loose their lives in vehicle crashes are not wearing their seatbelts. Be a smart gamble and wear you seat belt. The life you save may be your own.