Thursday, January 28, 2010

On Wednesday 27th January 2010 members of the Wikwemikong Tribal Police and OPP Drug Enforcement Unit Sudbury conducted a traffic stop on Wikwemikong Way, Wikwemikong.

As a result of the traffic stop police seized a quantity of drugs which consisted of Oxycodone tablets with a total estimated street value of $5,950.00 and a 2005 Chevrolet Colorado was seized as offence related property.

Two residents of Wikwemikong were subsequently charged with the following:

Frederick George Richard PELTIER - DOB 11 May 1960:

- Possession for the purpose of trafficking of a Controlled Substance section 5(2) Controlled Drugs and Substances Act
- Breach of Recognizance section 145(3) Criminal Code of Canada (3 counts)

Jeffrey Ronald STONE - DOB 01 April 1963
- Possession for the purpose of trafficking of a Controlled Substance, section 5(2) Controlled Drugs and Substances Act

Both persons were remanded into custody and will be appearing in Ontario Court of Justice – Bail court Division on Friday 29th January 2010 at 10:00 am in Gore Bay, Ontario.

This investigation is part of an on-going initiative by members of the OPP Drug Enforcement Unit Sudbury, Wikwemikong Tribal Police Service and United Chiefs and Council of Manitoulin Police, Joint Forces Operation to address the increase in crime and drug related activity.

Anyone with information on this investigation or any other please contact the Ontario Provincial Police Provincial Communications Centre at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers 1-800-222-8477.

WINTER IS BACK, ADJUST YOUR DRVING HABITS ACCORDINGLY

(Sault Ste. Marie, ON) – Sault Ste. Marie OPP has investigated three motor vehicle collisions since yesterday afternoon. One occurred on Highway 17 East and two on secondary roadways.

Now that winter is back and the cold temperatures have set in it would appear that drivers need to be reminded of three key strategies to avoid a collision.

The primary cause of winter motor vehicle collisions are drivers driving too fast for the road conditions. Speed amplifies the effect of slippery roads, allowing less time to react to a loss of control.

Anticipation of having to stop or driving on slippery conditions is the next important component of safe winter driving. By anticipating the effects of ice and snow on the road you will slow down and avoid making any radical movement with your vehicle.

The third most important thing you can do is ensure your vehicle has good tires, preferably winter tires. Winter tires provide better traction for stopping and steering and can be the difference between a trip home and a trip to the ditch.

Each year, countless collisions and needless injuries could be avoided by just using common sense and slowing down. Just because the sign says 90 km/hr does not mean you should be driving at that speed.

DISTURBANCE LEADS TO CHARGES

(Elliot Lake, Ontario) – January 25, 2010 the OPP received a call to attend a business on Charles Walk in Elliot Lake regarding a possible assault.

Police arrived and learned that at approximately 12:00 p.m. the subject entered the business and allegedly confronted an employee. Through this confrontation the subject allegedly assaulted the victim.

Charged with the following is Sylvia Anne LEWIS (46) of Elliot Lake.

Assault
Causing a Disturbance by Screaming

LEWIS is scheduled to appear in Elliot Lake court on March 2, 2010.

TRAFFIC STOP NETS CHARGES FOR LOCAL MALE

(Elliot Lake, Ontario) –An officer of the East Algoma OPP while on patrol conducted a traffic stop on Hillside Drive South on January 27, 2010 at approximately 3:30 p.m.

Through investigation police learned that the driver was a suspended driver and did not have insurance for the vehicle.

Charged with the following is Justin Stanley HILTZ (25) of Elliot Lake.

Driving Under Suspension
Operate a Motor Vehicle without Insurance

HILTZ is scheduled to appear in Elliot Lake court on February 17, 2010.

Road Closure Advisory - UPDATE

The Ontario Provincial Police advise of the following road closure.

Location: Hwy 17 from Havilland Shores (SSM) to Wawa

Type (road closure, single lane, one-way traffic etc.): road closure

Detachment area: Sault Ste Marie & Superior East detachments

Time of road closure: 9:50pm

Reason for the road closure: poor visibility due to weather

Detour: (if available) none

Estimated duration of road closure: unknown

Time road reopened: NOW OPEN – as of 0330am 28 Jan 10

Road Closure Advisory

The Ontario Provincial Police advise of the following road closure.

Location: Hwy 17 from Havilland Shores (SSM) to Wawa

Type (road closure, single lane, one-way traffic etc.): road closure

Detachment area: Sault Ste Marie & Superior East detachments

Time of road closure: 9:50pm

Reason for the road closure: poor visibility due to weather

Detour: (if available) none

Estimated duration of road closure: unknown

Time road reopened: (will advise )