WAWA OPP ISSUE WARNING REGARDING AN INJURED BEAR IN WAWA AREA
(WAWA, ON) – On July 6, 2012 the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Superior East Wawa Detachment issued a warning regarding a large black bear with injuries that had been observed in the community. To update, this animal was dispatched by OPP officers shortly before 11:00 pm last night after he had demonstrated that he had become a threat to public safety. The left front paw did have an old injury that made its leg unusable.
The OPP continues to advise the public to be cautious when out in the evening and night time hours. There are still other bears that have been observed in the area. Garbage should be secured inside a structured building at all times and not placed at curb side until the morning of scheduled pick up. Each time a complaint has been received the bears are eating from garbage cans put out the night before or improperly stored.
The OPP will respond to emergency calls about wild animals if there is an immediate threat to the public. The only option available to the police is to destroy the threat. The simple fact that they are wandering around town is not a police matter and if left alone they will go about their business and leave. Wild animals frequenting built up areas is usually a learned habit resulting from people leaving food sources (garbage) accessible to them. To avoid these animals from becoming nuisances and threats requires the public to eliminate the food sources in town. Failure to do this will ultimately train them to continue in this habit which will generally result in their death or serious consequences to humans and their property.
The Bear-Wise Reporting toll free number continues to operate for reporting sightings and information on bear proofing purposes. Call 1-866-514-2327.
DON’T DRINK AND DRIVE
(Elliot Lake, Ontario) – A local female has been charged after a complaint received on July 1, 2012.
OPP officers received a call at approximately 12:31 p.m. to attend Woodlands Cemetery on Ottawa Avenue in Elliot Lake regarding a possible person needing medical attention.
On scene the suspect was located in her vehicle in the process of leaving.
Investigation revealed that the driver had been drinking.
Charged with the following is Linda BERGERON (47) of Elliot Lake.
- Impaired Operation
- Exceed 80
The accused is scheduled to appear in Elliot Lake court August 7, 2012.
Anyone with information regarding possible impaired drivers is asked to call the OPP at 1-888-310-1122.
MAKE SURE YOUR VEHICLE IS MECHANICALY FIT
(Elliot Lake, Ontario) – July 10, 2012 at approximately 11:35 a.m. police received a call to attend Highway 108 regarding a motor vehicle collision.
On scene, police learned that a vehicle was southbound on Highway 108 when suddenly a rear left wheel of the vehicle allegedly became detached. Another vehicle travelling northbound collided with one part that had become detached from the vehicle causing damage to the vehicle.
The driver of the southbound vehicle was charged under the Highway Traffic Act with OPERATE MOTOR VEHICLE ON A HIGHWAY WHILE PART BECOMES DETACHED.
The driver has been summoned to attend Elliot Lake court on August 15, 2012.
The OPP would like to remind all motorists that they are responsible for the mechanical fitness of their vehicles and may be charged if parts/wheels become detached.