Tuesday, August 9, 2005

Update On Missing Person

(Elliot Lake, Ont.) Mr. M. Gysel (80) has been transported to St-Joseph Hospital in Elliot Lake and is expected to completely recover from non-life threatening injuries.

The OPP would like to thank the volunteers for their prompt response, extraordinary effort, professionalism and successful conclusion in a difficult search.

A/Insp. R. Faulkner would like to remind all our valuable citizens to alert themselves to all potential difficulties associated with our aging population.

Theft From Vehicles

(Elliot Lake, Ont.) On August 8, 2005 at approximately 11:57 a.m. police received a call to attend a local fast food restaurant in Elliot Lake regarding an unknown male going through parked vehicles.

Investigation has led to the arrest of a 17-year-old male. The name of the accused cannot be released under the jurisdiction of the Youth Criminal Justice Act.

The 17-year-old male has been charged with Theft and Possession of Stolen Property Under $5,000. He is scheduled to appear in court on October 4th, 2005.

Investigation continuing.

The OPP would like to remind everyone to always lock an unattended vehicle. Items such as loose change, purses, wallets, packsacks, cell phones, or any items of value, should be removed from your vehicle when ever you park it for any length of time.

Be wise… Don’t be a target …. Help prevent theft!

Missing Person

(Elliot Lake, Ont.) The OPP is currently looking for a missing elder male in the Elliot Lake area.

Mr. Morris Gysel was reported missing to police around 10:00 p.m. on August 8th, 2005. The victim was last seen at his residence on Washington Crescent between 6:00 p.m. and 9:10 p.m.

Mr. Gysel is 80 years old and has Alzheimer’s. He was last seen wearing a grey and dark stripe golf shirt, blue track pants and grey running shoes with Velcro straps. Morris Gysel wears dark rimmed square lenses glasses. He is 5’6” tall, 160 to 165 lbs, medium build, balding with grey hair over his ears and a grey mustache.

The following teams are on scene and actively searching for the victim;

ERT, Sault Search and Rescue, Elliot Lake ATV Club, K9 and the OPP helicopter is enroute to the scene.

Police are asking the assistance of the public by searching backyards and area surrounding their homes.

If you locate the missing man, please contact
the OPP at 1-888-310-1122.

3 VEHICLE COLLISION SENDS 3 TO HOSPITAL

(Hwy 17, east of St. Joseph Island turnoff) On Monday August 8, 2005 at approximately 4:45 pm the East Algoma – Thessalon OPP were advised of a 3 Vehicle Collision on Highway 17, east of the St. Joseph Island turnoff. The accident occurred on the two-lane stretch of highway just east of the start of the 4-lane highway.

Two vehicles were stopped in the eastbound lane in a long line due to construction. While the vehicles were stopped a transport rear-ended a green GMC Safari Van, flipping it over. The transport then rear-ended a blue Plymouth Voyageur Van. The transport ended up in the ditch of the westbound lane.

The driver of the GMC Safari Van, Kirsten A. YOUNG (48) of Jocelyn Township, St. Joseph Island was transported to Sault Area Hospital by ambulance with non-life threatening injuries. She sustained head injuries.

The driver of the Plymouth Voyageur Van, Johanna OTTESON (45) was not injured. There were three passengers in the OTTESON van. Clarence OTTESON (48) and Michael OTTESON (10) were transported to Matthews Memorial Hospital on St. Joseph Island by ambulance. Both were treated and released. Malachi OTTESON (6) was not injured.

The driver of the 2000 Mack Transport, Marcel BELANGER (64) of New Liskeard, Ontario was not injured.

All three vehicles received extensive damage and were towed from the scene.

Marcel BELANGER has been charged under the Highway Traffic Act with “Fail to maintain daily logbook” and “Commercial Motor Vehicle follow to closely”.


Tresspassing

There were a couple of folks who were caught trespassing at a cottage in the Goulais River area. They were asked by the owner to leave the property and complied. This should have solved the problem but the guilty ones then decided to linger outside, on the neighbouring property, and act in a loud and obnoxious manner. A few gentle words of persuasion from a blue suited officer of the law soon put and end to that problem.

Agressive Drivers

A couple of motorists were the subjects of erratic driving complaints. As usual these involved drivers who were overly aggressive behind the wheel to the point that other motorists were fearful a collision might occur. These drivers were located and they exhibited good behavior while in presence of officers. They were reminded that their earlier driving actions were not
going to be tolerated and at least verbally they agreed to comply.

Minor Traffic Incidents

Two minor traffic accidents were investigated and although the vehicles showed signs of the encounters the occupants were unscathed.