Wednesday, August 25, 2010

DRIVER CHARGED FOR POSSESSION
(Laird Twp., ON)– An OPP officer on patrol yesterday afternoon at 2:54 pm pulled over a driver for speeding on Highway 17 in Laird Township. Upon approaching the vehicle a strong odour of Cannabis Marihuana was detected coming from the inside of the 2001 Ford Explorer. Further investigation revealed a plastic baggie with a small quantity of a substance believed to be marihuana buds with a potential street value of $300.00 and other drug paraphernalia in the vehicle. 27 year old Darren Blais of Casselman, Ontario was arrested and charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance under the Controlled Drug and Substances Act and Speeding. The accused was released on a Promise to Appear for Provincial Court on 27 September 2010.

DRIVER SUCCOMBS TO INJURIES
The driver of the Ford Explorer that collided with a tanker truck yesterday has died as a result of the injuries he sustained in the collision. While being transported from the Blind River District Hospital to Sudbury General Hospital his conditioned worsened and had to be diverted to the Espanola hospital where he passed away. Deceased is 77 year old Carmine MINUTILLO of Brantford. The passenger who suffered minor injuries was treated and released from hospital.

DRIVER AVOIDS TRANSPORT BUT ENDS UP IN DITCH
(Blind River, ON.) – On August 24, 2010 on Highway 17 west of Blind River at approximately 12:45 p.m. a Toyota Echo was westbound just exiting a curved section of the road when an eastbound white tractor trailer crossed the center line headed straight for the small car. The driver veered to the right to avoid a collision but when her car hit the soft shoulder she lost control and went down a 15 foot embankment into the ditch. The driver was unable to exit the vehicle. She remained there for almost an hour until she was able to call for help on her cell phone and family were able to locate her who then called the police. When police arrived the driver was already out of her vehicle and was transported to hospital by ambulance where she was treated for minor injuries and released. The suspect tractor trailer did not stop and police have no other description other than the cab was white.