OPERATION LOOKOUT WORKING WELL ON MANITOULIN
On Wednesday 13 Jun 2012 at 1:06 pm the OPP Provincial Communications Centre received a call from a motorist on their cell phone advising of a traffic concern on Highway 6 in the Town of Espanola. A 2012 Grand Cherokee Jeep was driving erratically on Hwy 6 and almost caused a collision. The alert motorist picked up their cell phone and called *OPP (*677) which put them in touch with the OPP communications centre. The complainant was able to give the description of the vehicle, the driver and the direction of travel which was southbound on Hwy 6 from Espanola. Officers from the Manitoulin OPP were notified with the information and proceeded northbound on Hwy 6. The vehicle was observed and stopped in the Birch Island area. As a result of the information received the driver a 32 year-old woman from Brampton, Ontario was charged under the Highway Traffic Act as a result of her driving behaviour.
Constable Allan Boyd Community Services Officer for the Manitoulin OPP advised that Operation Lookout is an excellent program where the public and police can work together to make our highways safer. “The police cannot be everywhere at once and many times officers don’t see the driving habits of the public because when they see a black & White cruiser they tend to behave themselves. However the majority of the public obey the traffic laws and drive in a safe manner. When they observe someone driving aggressively or possibly impaired they now can do something about it” said Constable Boyd. “By calling 911 or *OPP (*677) on any cell phone and reporting the details, being our eyes and ears out there officers now have the information and tools to intercept and remove if required people who may be a harm to others on the road. Since we started the program in 2001, Manitoulin OPP have received over 1500 calls and many of those calls the drivers were stopped and checked. This is a true example of where the police and community work together to make our highways safe.”
TWO MANITOULIN MEN SOUGHT IN BREAK & ENTERS
On Friday 15 Jun 2012 at 4:39 pm Manitoulin OPP was notified of a cottage that had been broken into on Hwy 540 in Howland Township. The owners had arrived from southern Ontario to find that the cottage had been forcibly entered and a number of items disturbed and stolen. The culprits then gained entry and removed a 2007 Red Honda ATV. Further Investigation revealed another cottage (camp) had been broken into near the same location and items removed. Scene of Crime officer attended and was able to obtain evidence from the scene. This led to an extensive investigation where two Manitoulin men have been identified as being involved. As a result two arrest warrants have been issued for these men. The ATV was recovered in this investigation.
HYDRO METER STOLEN IN MONTREAL RIVER
(WAWA, ON) – Superior East Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Wawa Detachment was advised by Algoma Power on June 15, 2012 that a hydro smart meter had been stolen from a Bell Canada building in Montreal River, Ontario. The meter was removed on June 14 at 1213 pm and was reactivated the same day at 1:39 pm at a location on Whitefish Lake in Maness Township. At this time Algoma Power has one hydro meter still outstanding. OPP continue to investigate this matter, anyone with any information is requested to call the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers.
CEMENT MIXER STOLEN FROM CEMETARY
(CHAPLEAU, ON.) – Superior East Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Chapleau Detachment received a theft complaint on June 17, 2012. A cement mixer was reported stolen from the Chapleau Town Cemetery on Highway 129. The mixer is yellow and green in colour, is attached to a trailer and is equipped with a 5 hp Yamaha motor. It is believed that the mixer was taken sometime over the past 2 weeks. OPP continue to investigate this theft, anyone with any information is requested to call the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers.
BOAT MOTOR STOLEN
(HORNEPAYNE, ON.) – On June 18, 2012 Superior East Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) in Hornepayne were advised of a theft from an out building on a property on Third Ave in Hornepayne. A Johnson boat motor and gas tank were taken sometime between Friday June 15 and that morning. OPP continue to investigate this matter, anyone with any information is requested to call the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers.
“If you have any information regarding any criminal activity, call 705-942-7867 or 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS); submit an e-tip from The Crime Stopper’s web-site at www.saultcrimestoppers.com or send a text to keyword SSM to the short code number 274637.