Tuesday, July 10, 2007

Motorists to Expect Delays
Highway 17 – West of Massey

(Espanola) – On July 9th, 2007 at 5:30 p.m., Espanola OPP officers investigated a motor vehicle collision on Highway 17, approximately a half of a kilometre west of Massey.

As a result of pulling too far off the roadway onto the soft shoulder, the tractor trailer flipped over on its side into the ditch, spilling its load of “animal resin” which is non toxic/dangerous. Officers reported the incident to MTO and Canutec. The driver received very minor injuries.

Tomorrow (July 11th, 2007) starting at 9:00 a.m., motorists should expect delays at this location while equipment is used to remove the contents from the trailer. Once this is complete, the tractor trailer unit will be towed from the ditch. The entire operation is expected to take between ten (10) to twelve (12) hours.

Although the highway is expected to be open to one lane throughout the day, during set up and the off-loading phase, it is anticipated that both lanes will be closed for approximately 1-2 hours near the end of the day when the actual towing is being conducted.

HOUSE FIRE IN BLIND RIVER

(Blind River, Ontario) On Monday July 9, 2007 at approximately 9:15 am a house fire was reported to the East Algoma Blind River OPP.

The residence is located on West Street, Blind River, Ontario.

The damage is estimated at $50,000. The fire damage was contained to the basement of the residence with additional smoke damage to the main floor.

Members of the Sault Ste. Marie Forensic Identification Unit and the Fire Marshall’s Office attended the scene.

The fire is currently still under investigation.

If you have any information regarding this fire contact the East Algoma OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers at 1-705-942-7867


SEVERAL CHARGES LAID

(Thessalon First Nation, Ontario) On Saturday July 7, 2007 at approximately 10:30 pm the East Algoma Thessalon OPP responded to Thessalon First Nation, Ontario regarding numerous people screaming, yelling and fighting.

Upon arrival, officers located a female lying on the road who had allegedly been assaulted.

Josie WABIGWAN (29) of Thessalon First Nation was charged under the Criminal Code with “Assault”. WABIGWAN is scheduled to appear in Thessalon Court on September 27, 2007.

Later that evening, members of the East Algoma Thessalon OPP were called to return to Thessalon First Nation, Ontario for complaints of mischief and assault. Two additional persons were charged.

Robert Hyacinth SIMON (23) of Thessalon First Nation has been charged under the Criminal Code with:

Aggravated Assault
Assault and,
Mischief Under $5000

Robert Stuart CORBIERE (41) of Thessalon First Nation has been charged under the Criminal Code with:

Utter Threat to Cause Death or Bodily Harm and,
Assault

SIMON and CORBIERE are scheduled to appear in Sault Ste Marie Bail Court today.

THEFTS REPORTED OVER WEEKEND

(Thessalon, Ontario) On Sunday July 8, 2007 the East Algoma Thessalon OPP received two separate complaints of items being stolen.

A 2002 Yellow Old Town Loon 14 foot kayak was stolen from a residence on Stanley Street and,

A Raleigh 21 speed mountain bike was stolen from a residence on Water Street.

If you have any information regarding these thefts, contact the East Algoma OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers at 1-705-942-7867.

MOTOR VEHICLE COLLISION RESULTS IN CHARGES

(Hilton Township, Ontario) On Sunday July 8, 2007 at approximately 11:45 pm a motor vehicle collision on Hilton Road, Hilton Township, Ontario was reported to the East Algoma Thessalon OPP.

The driver exited the roadway, striking a pole and fence.

The driver, David Timothy STEMP (34) of Hilton Beach has been charged under the Criminal Code with “Over 80 mgs” and “Impaired Operation”.

STEMP is scheduled to appear in Thessalon court on September 27, 2007.