Wednesday, July 30, 2008

Police Charge3 Youths- Lock Your CAR !!!!!

(Blind River, Ont.) On the 22 July 2008 just before 3:00 a.m. Police received a call regarding 3 youths entering cars and stealing items. Police responded to the Hiawatha St address and through the course of a short investigation located 3 persons matching the description given by the concerned citizen.

Further investigation led Police to residences on Hiawatha St, King Edward Road, Rousseau Cresc., Queen St., Leacock St., where the thieves had stolen property including loose change, wallets, cigarettes, and a blackberry and accessories.

Two 15-year-old and one 16-year-old males have been charge with offences ranging from:
Possession of Stolen property, theft under $5000, Trespass by Night, Fail to comply with probation order.
Two face a total of twelve charges each while the third faces 13 charges.

The names of the accused cannot be released.

They are scheduled to appear in Court in Blind River on 05 October 2008.

VEHICLE STOLEN

(Elliot Lake, Ont.) The East Algoma OPP is currently investigating the theft of a vehicle.

On July 28, 2008 the victim parked his 2001 Pontiac Montana Van is a parking lot on Dieppe Avenue in Elliot Lake. The next day, he contacted the garage and was advised the van was no longer in the parking lot.

Police were contacted. On scene police learned that the vehicle went missing between 28July 08 9:00 p.m. and 29July08 9:00 a.m. The stolen van is described as a dark blue Pontiac Montana bearing Ontario license AKCM 336.

Later during the day at approximately 8:57 p.m. police through the assistance of the public, recovered the vehicle on a dirt road behind Chalmers Crescent in Elliot Lake. The vehicle sustained some damage.

Police are requesting the assistance of the public. If you have any information regarding the above motor vehicle theft please call the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

Investigation continuing.

CAUSE DISTURBANCE CALL NETS LOCAL MALE SEVERAL CHARGES

(Elliot Lake, Ont.) On July 30, 2008 at approximately 2:30 a.m. the OPP received multiple calls reporting a male on Axmith Avenue yelling, screaming and causing a disturbance.

Police attended the area and the suspect was located on Axmith Avenue. He was placed under arrest for Causing a Disturbance and Being Intoxicated in a Public Place.

Charged with the following is Marc Dany LABBE (29) of Elliot Lake.

Fail to Comply with an Undertaking
Cause a Disturbance
Assault Police
Obstruct/Resist Police
Being Intoxicated in a Public Place

LABBE remains in custody awaiting a bail hearing.

VEHICLE LEAVES ROADWAY- DRIVER NOT INJURED

(Rix Twp., ON) A driver escaped uninjured when the car he was driving traveled over an embankment on Highway 17 North yesterday morning at 5:55 A.M.

There was extensive damage to the 1995 Chevrolet Corsica and it had to be towed.

The driver, 41 year old Gilbert GOUTHRO of Calgary, Alberta was charged under the Highway Traffic Act with Using a plate not in accordance with the Act, and Failing to have an Insurance Card under the Compulsory Automobile Insurance Act.

BOATER’S RESCUED AS STORM APPROACHED BATCHEWANA ISLAND

(Haviland Twp., ON,) A father out for a boat ride with his 13 and 17 year old daughters ran into some mechanical problems with his 16 foot Starcraft aluminum boat yesterday evening around 7:00 p.m. on the Haviland Bay side of Batchewana Island.

Both the gas and electric motor on the boat would not work. The man had a cell phone with him and called the Coast Guard who in turn contacted the OPP Marine Unit. The man had advised that he did have paddles but was too tired to paddle anymore. The waves were topping 3 feet and thunder and lightening was coming in.

The OPP Marine Unit and the Batchewana First Response immediately responded to the call.

The father and his daughters were located by the OPP Marine Unit and all parties were returned to their cottage. The boat was towed back to the mainland.

KEEP ROAD AND WATER SAFETY IN MIND THIS LONG WEEKEND!

(East Algoma OPP) The East Algoma OPP has officers focusing on highway traffic patrols and also on waterway patrols this upcoming weekend in making our roads and waterways safer to travel.

Automobile drivers and boat operators are encouraged to take responsibility for their personal safety and that of their family. Make sure that passengers wear seatbelts in the car and personal flotation devices (PFD) while on water. ATV riders must wear helmets, it’s the law.

The OPP also urges everyone to make alcohol a zero factor when out on the waterways. Alcohol mixed with driving, boating and other activities can have dangerous results. If alcohol will be part of your activities, make sure there is a sober driver and plan ahead to have overnight guests or taxi money.
DON’T DRINK AND DRIVE!

Sgt M. Boivin of the East Algoma OPP reminds everyone that “If you are planning on hiking, camping or boating, leave directions and a map in the event a rescue is needed. “

SMART RISKS ARE SAFER!