Thursday, April 1, 2010

MALE CHARGED AFTER FIGHT

(Blind River, ON.) - On April 1, 2010 at 4:30 a.m. officers from the East Algoma OPP were called to an apartment on West St in Blind River where a male had possibly been stabbed. When officers arrived they learned that three friends were drinking in the apartment when one of the friends grabbed a knife and began to attack one of the friends. A fight erupted which resulted in one of the friends receiving a small cut behind his ear. The victim and friend were able to restrain the attacker until police arrived. No medical treatment was required by anyone involved.

Charged with Assault with a Weapon is 24 year old James Douglas HEMBRUFF of Blind River. HEMBRUFF is scheduled to appear in Provincial Court on June 3, 2010.

MISSING PERSON UPDATE

(Temagami, Ontario) – Members of the Temiskaming Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police are continuing their investigation into the missing person Robert AHO.

On the 12th of October 2009 at about 1 P.M. 31 year old Robert AHO of North Bay left Land O’Lakes Cottages located in Martin River heading West Bound on Highway 64 towards Field. He was carrying a packsack and Duffle bag and has not been in contact with his family since.

He is described as 5’ 9” (175 cm) tall about 166 lbs (075Kg) bald with brown eyes. At the time he was wearing a long sleeve Toronto Maple Leaf shirt under a black vest and a blue ball cap. An aerial search of the area was conducted by the OPP on Monday March 29, 2010 with negative results.

The Ontario Provincial Police are asking for the public’s assistance should someone have seen or picked up Robert and given him a ride. This Easter long weekend many people will be in the area visiting or reopening their cottage. If you happen to come across Mr. Robert AHO or know where he can be found please contact the Temagami Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police by calling 1-888-310-1122.

His family would like to hear from him and confirm his well being.

Investigating officers are Provincial Constable Peter MCKEE and Provincial Constable Erin THOMAS.

G.P.S. UNIT STOLEN

(WAWA, ON) – On March 31, 2010 a contractor conducting work for the Ministry of Transportation reported the theft of an ASHTECH G.P.S. unit valued at $3000.00, The unit had been set up on Highway 101 near Highway 651 in the morning and when the employee returned in the afternoon to retrieve the unit it had been removed from the scene. Serial numbers are available for the unit. The OPP is requesting anyone with any information pertaining to this theft to call The OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

MISCHIEF AT CHAPLEAU SKI CLUB

(CHAPLEAU, ON) – On March 31, 2010 staff at the Chapleau Ski Club reported that person(s) unknown had damaged a hill-groomer unit by rolling it down a hill into a gate and a sign post. As a result there was total damage of approximately $500.00. Anyone with information into this senseless incident is asked to call The OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

EASTER LONG WEEKEND TRAFFIC INITIATIVE BEGINS

FOCUS ON IMPAIRED DRIVING, AGGRESSIVE DRIVING AND NON-SEATBELT COMPLIANCE

(Sault Ste. Marie, ON) – The Easter Long Weekend is upon us and officers from the Sault Ste. Marie OPP detachment will be patrolling area highways, waterways and trails in an effort to ensure the public has a safe holiday weekend.

Enforcement will focus on aggressive drivers, impaired drivers, distracted drivers, and non-seatbelt compliance.

There have been no fatal motor vehicle collisions on Sault Ste. Marie area highways for the past two years. Let’s keep it that way.

Many families will be out enjoying the warm weather and opening up cottages and other vacation spots. The OPP will be putting on a maximum effort to see to traffic safety for everyone over this first long weekend of the season.

We are asking all citizens to join our efforts by acting responsibly while out enjoying our roads and waterways this weekend. Together we can ensure a safe and enjoyable Easter holiday weekend.

SPEAK TO YOUR KIDS ABOUT MSN AND THE INTERNET

(Blind River, ON.) – Police have received reports that MSN accounts are being hacked into by an unknown person. The suspect is contacting young people and asking specific questions in an effort to obtain their password. Once the account is accessed they assume that person’s identify and contact other kids in their contact list now pretending to be their friend. In some instances the hacker then locks out your account so you no longer have access to it.

Parents are reminded to speak to their children about being safe on the internet. Never give out personal information such as address, school, real name, pets name, phone number, whether you are home alone or anything that may give away your identity or passwords. When not in use webcams should be unplugged and computers should be in general room not in a child’s bedroom.

Kids are reminded the person that you chat with on the computer is a STRANGER. This person remains a STRANGER until you know them personally and you are 100% they are who they sat they are. Don't be fooled by a stranger. Remember they may have hacked into a friends account and be pretending to be a friend. As a safety check, ask them some questions that only your friends would know. Tell an adult right away if you find something that makes you uncomfortable or scared and NEVER arrange to meet someone you have met on the internet.

If you have any information, please call your local police service or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or via their website at www.saultcrimestoppers.com. With Crime Stoppers all they want is your information and NOT you name. You will not have to testify in court and could be paid for your information.