WAWA OPP RESPOND TO NUMEROUS BEAR COMPLAINTS
(WAWA, ON) – Over the past week the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Superior East Wawa Detachment has responded to numerous nuisance bear complaints in residential areas. The OPP advises the public to be cautious when out in the evening and night time hours. Garbage should be secured inside a structured building at all times and not placed at curb side until the morning of scheduled pick up. Do not feed the bears under any circumstances, this will condition them to return for food and probably end up being killed as a nuisance bear.
The OPP will respond to emergency calls about wild animals if there is an immediate threat to the public. For more information the Bear-Wise Reporting toll free number continues to operate for reporting and information purposes. Call 1-866-514-2327.
MANITOULIN OPP MAKE PESENCE KNOWN FOR HIGH SCHOOL PROM PARTY
On Friday 08 June 2012 Manitoulin Secondary School had their annual prom at the high school. After the prom dance many youth attend an annual bush pit party. As in previous years Manitoulin OPP are fully aware of the location and conduct patrols and RIDE checks in the area of the party for the safety of the students and public in general and this year was no exception. Officers conducted a number of RIDE checks which lead to arrests being made in two driving and driving incidents. A number of students were charged with liquor offences and liquor being seized. A minor assault disturbance investigation was reported between two students. Police maintained patrols throughout the evening until the next day to make sure everyone returned home safely.
Staff/Sgt Kevin Webb Detachment Commander for the Manitoulin OPP stated that “I want to thank all the stake holders that assisted with the information to the students on the having a safe grad. The Admin Staff and teachers at MSS, the parents, the organizers, the Manitoulin Injury Prevention Coalition that did the Safe Grad Presentation and the community partners that displayed their vehicles for the Choose Your Ride Program. All these people worked hard to make this event an uneventful one in that we are not reporting a tragedy. Last but not least I want to thank the majority of students who acted responsible and made arrangements to get safely home. Officers were there to deal with any issues and will be in years to come.”
ALERT NEIGHBOUR DOG PREVENTS POSSIBLE VEHICLE THEFT
On Friday 08 June 2012 at 4:49 AM two young persons on bicycles were observed trying to possibly steal a Ford Half Ton truck from a residence on Meredith Street West in Little Current in the early morning hours. A neighbour’s dog heard the youth’s at the vehicle and started barking, This alerted the neighbour who observed two youth near the vehicle and flee on bicycles. Police were immediately called and patrolled the area with negative results. Police are asking for the publics assistance if that they know anything about this theft to call the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
MALE CHARGED WITH ASSAULT
(MICHIPICOTEN FIRST NATION, ON) – On June 9, 2012 the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Superior East Wawa Detachment were advised of an assault that had taken place at a residence on Michipicoten First Nation. As a result of police investigation 45 year old Mervin LEWIS of Michipicoten First Nation, Ontario was arrested and charged with the Assault. The accused was released and is scheduled to appear in Wawa Criminal Court on August 13, 2012.