Monday, August 15, 2005

Laird Fair Theft

Early Sunday morning officers were called to the Laird Fair regarding a theft. It appears that two young men had been enjoying the festivities until such time as they were spotted stealing daggers and lighters from a tent/booth, set up for retail purposes. The proprietor called to the young men to stop but they, of course, ran away. A short chase soon had the pair in custody awaiting the arrival of police. As was to be expected the pair denied any wrong doing to the bitter end. Even the discovery of property on their person which had been taken from the tent/booth, they were caught pilfering, only elicited a “how did that get there?” Had they checked the face of the investigator they would have realized that he was more than one day old. Consequently an 18-year-old boy from the Desbarats area and a 16-year-old lad from Thessalon will be facing theft charges.

Stolen Wood Splitter

A Finn’s bay road resident was not pleased on Saturday to discover that some dishonest soul had made off with his wood-splitter. It was a new splitter valued at approximately $2,200. The owner had last seen it the previous weekend. This splitter is described as being green and came equipped with a Honda 5hp motor, wheels, trailer hitch and tail lights. It probably was no great task for the thief to latch on and drive away with it. Too bad honesty and integrity could not be as easily gained by the culprit.

Bike Stolen From Girl

At Rupert Acres, north of the Sault, a thief deprived a young lady of the enjoyment of her bicycle. A 20-inch BMX style bicycle, painted cream with a white seat and pink handgrips was taken from her residence. The bike is valued at approximately $150.00.

Paintball Shooting

At 10:00 o’clock Saturday night someone, suffering a major deficit in the common sense department, apparently, felt it would be good sport to shoot at a house with a paint ball gun. Eleven times this house hunter left fly with a paint-balls striking windows and the siding on the structure. No permanent damage was done to the house. You have to wonder what the perpetrator of this act was thinking, don’t you? The investigation continues.

Windshield Smashed by a Rock Thrown from the Ditch

Another lapse in common sense occurred on the Bar River Road shortly after noon on Saturday. A motorist traveling that stretch had his vehicle windshield smashed by a rock thrown from the ditch. As could be expected the folks responsible did not wait around to admit to, or, make efforts to atone for this inane act. It is unfortunate that not knowing enough not to do such an act did not run hand in hand with not knowing enough to run away.

Impaired Driving Charges Laid

A traffic infraction on Highway 17 in Garden River piqued the interest of one of our officers early on Sunday morning. After the vehicle was stopped it was discovered that the driver had consumed alcohol in too large a quantity to be driving. Trevor LEMCKE has been charged with Drive Over .08.

Several Vehicles checked during Traffic Survey

(North Bay, ON) As part of the ongoing investigation into the triple fatality collision that occurred on Sunday July 31st, 2005 on Hwy 17 west of North Bay, the Ontario Provincial Police stopped traffic along the stretch of highway near the crash scene on Sunday August 14th, 2005 between 2:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.

In excess of 1600 vehicles were checked in the initiative as police asked motorists about their travel through the area in the late afternoon of July 31st. They were able to obtain some more information about the fatal crash as well as obtaining the names of some more witnesses.

North Bay OPP would like to thank motorists who were inconvenienced for their patience and understanding during this important survey.

Police are still seeking more information regarding this matter, so please contact the North Bay OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or the Near North Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

Speakers Taken During Break and Enter

(Blind River, Ont.) On the 12th of August 2005 the East Algoma OPP received a call of a possible Break and Enter. Police attended a residence on Highway 17, Mississauga First Nation. The victim reported to police that she left her residence at approximately 3:00 p.m. returning at 4:00 p.m. and noticed the front door of the residence kicked in. She left the residence and contacted police.

Items taken were a set of large black speakers approximately 4 feet by 2 feet in size.

Anyone with information regarding the above incident is asked to contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers.

Investigation continuing.

Thefts from Vehicles

(Hwy.129 (Chub Lake) Gould Twp.Ont.) Two vehicles parked near Hwy 129 near Chub Lake were broken into sometime between Friday evening and Sunday morning.
Persons from out of Town were attending a wedding when they became victims of the theft. Gas was siphoned from one vehicle and other items stolen from both were clothing, CDs, portable stereo, and a playpen.
A possible suspect in the area was described as: male, 5’10”- 6’ Light brown hair, wearing a ball cap and dark coloured shorts and a medium to stocky build.

East Algoma O.P.P. are asking anyone with information to call them at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477)

Jewelry Stolen During Break and Enter

(Iron Bridge, Ont.) The OPP attended a residence on August 12, 2005 around 3:40 p.m. regarding a possible Break and Enter.

Investigation revealed that the owner was away from the residence between 12:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. and unknown person(s) kicked in the sunroom door and entered the residence.

Items taken were a few expensive jewelry items.

Anyone with information regarding the above Break and Enter and Theft is asked to contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers