Thursday, June 26, 2008

ONE MALE ARRESTED ~ THOR LAKE DOUBLE HOMICIDE

(Sudbury, ON) - On May 16th, 2008, the bodies of Carolyn CARROLL, age 44, of Wahnapitae and Mark Anthony COMEAU, age 46, of Coniston were found deceased in a remote cabin on Thor Lake, Frechette Township, north of Capreol.

As a result of their on-going investigation, on the afternoon of Thursday, June 26th, 2008, members of the Sudbury OPP Crime Unit arrested Reginald CARROLL, age 45, of Wahnapitae. Mr. Carroll is charged with two counts of First Degree Murder. He will appear in Sudbury Court for a bail hearing on June 27th, 2008.

Officers are continuing their investigation which is under the direction of Detective Inspector Chris Nicholas of the Criminal Investigation Branch (CIB) of the OPP.

BATCHEWANA BAND OFFICE BREAK AND ENTER

(Batchewana First Nation, Ont.) Investigation into the break and enter to the Batchewana Band Office on October 11th 2007 has resulted in the arrest of one male.

The investigation conducted by the Batchewana First Nation Police, the Sault Ste. Marie OPP Crime Unit, the OPP Forensic Identification Unit and the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service has resulted in the arrest of Ronald John Joseph MARINI, 45 years old, of Searchmont, Ontario.

MARINI was arrested this morning and charged with one count of Break and Enter and one count of Possession of Property Obtained by Crime.

MARINI is in custody and will be held for a bail hearing tomorrow morning at 10:00 a.m.

On October 11th, 2007 the Batchewana Band Office located on Frontenac Street on the Rankin Reserve was broken into. A safe was stolen that contained records of the Batchewana First Nation including cash, cheques, loan agreements, visa cards, vouchers and other documents.

Cash and cheques stolen were not recovered.

MAKE SURE YOUR CAR DOORS ARE LOCKED!

(Elliot Lake, Ont.) Police are currently investigating two reports of theft from unlocked vehicles. Both incidents occurred in the Axmith Ave and Ferguson Road area during the evening of June 24, 2008.

Missing from the vehicles is a wallet, a cell phone and money.

Anyone with information regarding the above theft is asked to call the
OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

Investigation continuing.

THEFT RESULTS IN CHARGES FOR LOCAL YOUTHS

(Elliot Lake, Ont.) The East Algoma OPP has arrested and charged two (2) youths after receiving a complaint of a possible theft.

On June 24, 2008 the victim called police stating that a personal cheque had been stolen. Police investigated and arrested the youth.

Charged with Theft Under and Possession of Property Obtained by crime is two (2) 16 year old male of Elliot Lake. Both youths are scheduled to appear in Elliot Lake court on September 2, 2008.

The name of the accused will not be released under the Youth Criminal Justice Act.

OPP RIDE SPOT CHECKS

(Aweres Twp.) R.I.D.E. spot checks conducted in Aweres Township yesterday evening resulted in one person being served a 12 hour driving suspension, one person being served a driver’s license suspension notice and one person charged for a Highway Traffic act Infraction.

OPP would like to remind the motoring public that with summer now here and more people traveling the highways that it is against the law to operate any vehicle; ATV, boat or car while impaired by alcohol or other drugs.

If charged with impaired driving on your ATV while on the road, you immediately lose your driver’s license for 90 days and can’t drive your car.

On your boat, you immediately lose your driver’s license for 90 days and can’t drive your car.

Drinking and driving is drinking - on the road, on the water or on the trail.

THE MNR IS REQUESTING THE PUBLICS ASSISTANCE WITH BEAR SIGHTINGS

The Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) is advising that there is a small yearling bear in the Airport Road and Base Line area. There is also another small yearling bear in the Old Goulais Bay Road and People’s Road area between Fourth and Fifth Line. The MNR has set up traps out in these locations, but have not yet trapped these bears. There have been residents reporting that these small bears have been treed on several occasions. Treed bears can be captured and removed by the MNR. If you see any treed bears, please immediately phone the Bear Reporting Line at 1-866-514-BEAR (2327).

Theft of Diesel Fuel from Storage Tank

Members of the Superior East Detachment (Chapleau Office) are investigating the theft of over 400 liters of diesel fuel from a vehicle mounted storage tank on Monk Rd. in Chapleau. Officers were called Sunday night when the owner of a late model grey Silverado pick-up truck reported the fuel missing from a large fuel storage tank that was located in the box of his pick-up truck. The theft is believed to have taken place sometime between 6:00 p.m. Friday (20 June 2008) and 5:00 p.m. on Sunday (22 June 2008) while the vehicle was parked near a private driveway on Monk St. in Chapleau. The theft is valued at approx. $700.00. Police continue to investigate.

Police are asking anyone with information to contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). Crime Stoppers is completely anonymous and does not subscribe to call display. You will not testify in court and you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2000.

Each day it seems that the price of fuel ( diesel and gasoline) is on the increase. As a result, police services throughout the north are receiving reports of fuel thefts on an ongoing basis. Thefts from unattended cars and trucks, unattended boats, construction sites and farming operations, refueling stations or anywhere that fuel is being kept can be a potential target for would be thieves.


Remembering a few easy Crime Prevention Tips will help prevent people from stealing gas out of your car, truck or boat....

• Park your vehicle in a locked garage, if you have one. Don't leave your vehicle on the street, in an alley, or on your driveway if at all possible. If you have to park on a street, avoid dark or isolated areas.
• Park in open, well lighted, areas where others can see your vehicle. Avoid parking near trucks, vans, dumpsters, and other objects that obstruct visibility and provide hiding places.
• If possible, don't leave your vehicle in an unattended public lot for an extended period time, and avoid parking near strangers loitering or sitting in vehicles.
• Make sure all doors and windows are locked
• Install an alarm system that will sound when someone attempts to break in, move, tilt, or start your vehicle. Always activate the system when leaving the vehicle.
• Buy and use a locking gas cap. These can be purchased at most auto supply stores and department stores with an automotive section.
• Report any suspicious activity to the police immediately.