MALE CHARGED
MALE CHARGED
(Elliot Lake, Ontario) – July 4th, 2012, the OPP received a complaint of a possible assault at the Red Cross Office on Manitoba Road in Elliot Lake.
Police investigated and learned the following. The accused attended the office looking for monetary support and when advised of the procedure he apparently threatened the worker.
The accused then left the office and came across two citizens standing outside. The suspect began to yell at them and allegedly threw a bottle cap and a bottle at the victims.
Charged with the following is Colin MARION (23) of Elliot Lake.
Assault (X3)
Utter Threat to Cause Death or Bodily Harm
The accused is scheduled to attend court in Elliot Lake on September 4th, 2012.
COLLISION RESULTS IN DRIVER CHARGED
(Elliot Lake, Ontario) –Police received the call at approximately 11:05 p.m. on July 5th, 2012 to attend Mississauga Avenue in Elliot Lake regarding a motor vehicle collision. Investigation revealed that a motorcycle and a van had collided and one driver was injured. Ambulance attended the scene and one driver was taken to the hospital with non life threatening injuries.
Charged with Failing to Provide a Breath Sample is Derrick SANDERSON (27) of Elliot Lake.
The accused is scheduled to attend Elliot Lake court on September 4, 2012.
WAWA OPP ISSUE WARNING REGARDING AN INJURED BEAR IN WAWA AREA
(WAWA, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Superior East Wawa Detachment advises that a large black bear with injuries to one of its front legs has been sighted several times in the community. The OPP strongly advises the public to be cautious when out in the evening and night time hours.
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 this bear has been observed it has been eating from garbage cans put out the night before.
The OPP will respond to emergency calls about wild animals if there is an immediate threat to the public. For more information the Bear-Wise Reporting toll free number continues to operate for reporting and information purposes. Call 1-866-514-2327.
DRIVER TRANSPORTED TO HOSPITAL
(Fisher Twp., ON) - Sault Ste. Marie OPP responded to a single vehicle motor vehicle collision involving a motorcycle on highway 17 north yesterday afternoon at 4:00 pm.
A motorcycle travelling northbound crossed the roadway approximately 4 km north of Pancake Bay and landed in a ditch.
The 33 year old female driver from Oakville Ontario was transported to hospital by ambulance with non life-threatening injuries due to dehydration and heat stroke.
The motorcycle had to be towed.
A word of caution to motorcyclists travelling in this hot weather;
When you're behind the wheel of a car, beating the heat usually just means turning on the air conditioner. But when you're riding a motorcycle staying cool centers on adequate hydration and the right equipment.
The body increases its respiratory rate and releases sweat to regulate its core temperature. Motorcyclists traveling long distances are at risk of dehydration -- the depletion of bodily fluids -- and heatstroke -- a heat-related condition characterized by muscle cramps, rapid breathing and rapid heart rate, when body temperature rises above 104 degrees Fahrenheit. At their extremes, these conditions are fatal to the rider. And because these conditions can result in an altered mental state, the motorcyclist also creates a hazardous environment for everyone who shares the road with them.
So the most important steps to stay cool while riding in the heat are ensuring adequate fluid intake and minimizing your exposure to extreme heat. Drink plenty of water or sports drinks with electrolytes at regular, frequent intervals. Many riders travel with hydration bladders -- refillable reservoirs attached to hoses that allow them to drink hands-free.
Be mindful of symptoms like dizziness, muscle cramps and cool, clammy skin. Avoid riding in the middle of the day, and plan your trip for the morning and evening instead. Take frequent rests in the shade. Make sure to stow a few snacks in case you get hungry between rest stops.
Next, make sure you have the proper gear. Wearing a T-shirt and shorts might seem like a good way to keep cool, but remember that any exposed skin absorbs heat and risks sunburn. Any exposed skin is also unprotected against abrasions, the most common injury among motorcyclists. On the other hand, wearing the same all-leather get-up you donned in the winter will cook you when you're idling in scorching temperatures. The rider always has to make a choice between maximum protection and maximum comfort.
VESSEL ADRIFT AFTER HAVING ENGINE TROUBLE
(St. Mary’s River, ON) – Sault Ste. Marie OPP Marine Unit responded to a vessel in distress yesterday evening at 7:30 pm.
A 1967 Trojan wood cabin cruiser with 4 people on board had engine problems and was being blown into the rocks at Topsail Island.
The OPP Marine Unit was flagged down by a passing vessel and attended the area.
The vessel was towed back to the Pine Street Marina using the force vessel O’Grady without incident.
BEWARE OF SCAMMERS
(Hodgins Township,ON) – OPP received a report from a citizen advising of a letter he had received in the mail on July 5, 2012.
The letter was issued from the Agricultural Bank of China stating that a relative had passed away and in order to inherit a multi-million dollar estate he was to contact a male at a given phone number where more details about the transaction would be given.
The letter was postmarked from Spain and further investigation confirmed it to be the “Spanish Fraud Scam” as listed on the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre website.
It's not always easy to spot a scam, and new ones are invented every day.
If you suspect that you may be a target of fraud, or if you have already sent funds, don't be embarrassed - you're not alone.
If you want to report a fraud, or if you need more information, contact The Canadian Anti- Fraud Centre:
Toll Free: 1-888-495-8501
Toll Free Fax: 1-888-654-9426
Email: info@antifraudcentre.ca