Monday, May 4, 2009

STUNT DRIVING

(WHITE RIVER) – On May 3, 2009 Officers patrolling south of White River had occasion to stop a vehicle on Highway 17, Vasiloff Township, travelling at 147 kilometres per hour in a 90 kilometre zone. As a result Andrew KOTTICK, age 20 of Calgary, Alberta stands charged with “Operate a Motor Vehicle while Performing a Stunt”. His vehicle has been impounded for 7 days along with a 7 day Driver’s Licence suspension. He will appear in Wawa Traffic Court on September 17, 2009 to answer to the charge.

STUNT DRIVING

(WAWA) – On May 3, 2009 Officers had occasion to stop a motor vehicle on Highway 17, Bailloquet Township when it was found to be travelling at 147 kilometres per hour in a 90 kilometre zone. This stop resulted in Aaron RASENBERG, age 19 of Flinton, Ontario being charged with “Operate a Motor Vehicle while Performing a Stunt” along with a seven day vehicle impoundment and Driver’s Licence suspension. Mr RASENBERG will appear in Wawa Traffic Court on June 18, 2009 to answer to the charge.

DRIVER’S LICENCE 3 DAY SUSPENSION

(HORNEPAYNE) – On May 2, 2009 at 2:30 am Officers had occasion to check a motor vehicle on Roundhouse Road in Hornepayne. Investigation revealed that the male driver had the smell of alcohol on his breath. A subsequent road-side breath test was done and as a result an Alberta resident had his driver’s licence suspended for 3 days. Charges of Possession of a controlled substance were also laid against 25 year old Charles BEATTY of Edmonton, Alberta. As a result he will appear in Hornepayne Criminal Court at a later date.

R.I.D.E. – RIDE checks were conducted throughout the Superior East patrol area resulting in 185 vehicles being checked with 2 Highway Traffic Act warnings issued. No other infractions were noted.

STOLEN VEHICLE RECOVERED

(Hodgins Twp., ON) – A black Jeep YJ stolen from the Searchmont area on April 29th has been recovered.

No charges have been laid.

STAY ALERT STAY ALIVE!

(Laird Twp., ON) – OPP report two motor vehicle collisions involving deer on Highway 17 East this past weekend, one late Saturday evening and one early this morning.

In both collisions the driver’s were not injured but the vehicles received damaged.

OPP would like to remind motorists that wildlife collisions occur most frequently between
5 am – 7 am and 6 pm to midnight.

They also occur in spring when animals seek road salt in the ditches and when they are trying to escape biting insects.

Some tips to avoid a collision include:

Slowing down – visibility is greatly reduced at night and so is a driver’s reaction time.

Avoid driving during dusk or dawn if possible.

Use high beams when possible.

Scan the road continuously, shoulder to shoulder.

At night watch for the reflection of animals’ eyes – they will blink, glow and move.

Drive cautiously through areas identified as high risk by wildlife crossing signs.

ALWAYS slow down when passing wildlife – it may suddenly jump into your lane.

Keep braking after an animal has crossed – there are usually more.

NEVER attempt extreme manoeuvres to avoid a collision.

Don’t assume the animal will more out of your way – most freeze in a vehicle’s headlights.

EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS WEEK

(Sault Ste. Marie, ON) – Sault Ste. Marie OPP would like to remind the public that Emergency Preparedness Week acts as a reminder that disasters can strike without any warning, and as such, each and every one of us, regardless of where we live, needs to be prepared for such emergencies.

An important part of being prepared for emergencies is gathering essential items and storing them in your home in a space that is easily accessible so that you can immediately evacuate your house if an incident or disaster warrants it. You should have enough supplies in your home to last you and your family 72 hours, in case you have to take shelter at home for a time until the emergency is over or until emergency services can reach you.

The Emergency Survival Checklist below outlines the basic items every individual should gather and store in their homes:

-Flashlight and batteries
-Radio and batteries ( or crank radio)
-Spare batteries (for radio and flashlight)
-First-aid kit
-Telephone that can work during a power disruption
-candles and matches/lighter
-extra car keys and cash
-Important papers (identification)
-Non-perishable food (ready-to-eat items that do not require refrigeration)
-Manual can opener
-Bottled water (4 litres per day per person)
-Clothing and footwear
-Blankets or sleeping bag
-Toilet paper and other personal items
-Medication
-Backpack/duffle bag
-Whistle (to attract attention if needed)

Please take the time to visit the Emergency Management Ontario website at www.emergencymanagementontario.ca to inform yourself on how to prepare for your family’s safety when an emergency requires you to do so.