Thursday, November 10, 2011

WINTER DRIVING

(WAWA, ON) Winter driving conditions are upon us and the Superior East OPP detachments would like the motoring public to avoid the risky behaviour of aggressive driving. This means slowing down, giving yourself more time to arrive at your destination and maintaining distance between vehicles. Excess speed reduces the amount of available time it takes to avoid a collision, increases the likelihood of a collision and increases the severity of the collision.

Before heading out motorists can check for road conditions by calling the MTO at 1-800-268-4686. The OPP would like to remind the public that the emergency numbers are for emergencies only and are not for checking the road and/or weather conditions.

To ensure you are ready for this weather be sure to pack a few extra items in your vehicle prior to heading out. This can include a flashlight, first aid kit, blankets, shovel booster cables, tools and candles with matches. Be sure to carry snacks and bottled water and always fill your fuel tank. An extra set of gloves, socks and a winter hat is recommended as well.

The OPP wants to ensure everyone arrives at their destination safe and sound. Extra caution while driving in winter weather goes a long way to preventing collisions.

OPP CHARGE MALE AFTER LYING TO POLICE

(Blind River, ON.) – On October 31, 2011 East Algoma OPP had received information of a possible unlicensed driver in the Blind River area driving a white Dodge truck. At 5:15 p.m. officers located and stopped the vehicle on Hanes Ave in Blind River. When officers spoke with the driver he verbally identified himself. Through their investigation officers were able to determine that the drivers provided them with a false name.

Once police learned the correct name a check revealed he was a suspended driver. Charged is 33 year Markus DITTRICH from Blind River. DITTRICH is charged with the following offences:

1) Driving while under suspension 2 counts, Highway Traffic Act
2) Obstruct Peace Officer, Criminal Code
3) Personation with intent, Criminal Code

DITTRICH is scheduled to appear in Blind River court on December 8, 2012.

DRIVER CHARGED AFTER FAILING TO STOP FOR POLICE

(BLIND RIVER, ON) – On November 8, 2011 at 10:40 a.m. a Police Officer from the Mississauga First Nation Police Service stopped a vehicle for a Highway Traffic Act violation on Hwy 17, Township of Huron Shores. Upon learning that he had been stopped by a First Nation Constable the driver unlawfully left the scene under the pretext that the officer had no lawful authority as a police officer off his First Nation community. The officer initiated a brief pursuit of the suspect vehicle before terminating it for public safety reasons.

East Algoma- Thessalon Detachment Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Officers located and stopped the vehicle on Highway 17 a short time later at 10:55 a.m.

The driver was arrested and taken into custody without incident. Paul J. PAYETTE, 51 years old, of Sudbury has been charged by Mississauga First Nation Police Service with:
1) Speeding, Highway Traffic Act
2) Fail to stop for police, Highway Traffic Act
3) Flight from police, Criminal Code
4) Obstruct police, Criminal Code.

The accused was released and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Blind River on January 5, 2012.

Under the provisions of the Ontario Police Services Act, First Nations Constables have the same authority as a police officer for the purposes of carrying out their duties.