Wednesday, February 11, 2009

UPDATE - Police Investigate Rollover Collision

(Townships of the Northshore, ON.) – Police have now reopened Hwy 17 at Spragge after the rollover collision this morning at 6:30 a.m.

Police have now charged two males with various offences regarding the recovery of a Stolen SUV from Peel Region, Police pursuit and motor vehicle collision.
The vehicle had been reported stolen in Brampton at 01:30 a.m. this date.

18-year old Shaun JEMMETTE of Barrie, Ontario
is charged with Possession of Stolen Property

14-year-old from Brampton Ontario is charged with;
Take Motor Vehicle without consent, Possession of Stolen Property, Flight from Police Officer, Dangerous operation of a motor vehicle, Fail to comply with Undertaking X2, Race motor vehicle under the Highway traffic Act and Drive motor vehicle- no licence under the highway traffic Act.

The two are being held in custody pending a Bail hearing in Sault Ste. Marie

THEFT OF SNOWMOBILE

(Thessalon, ON.) – On February 10, 2009 at approximately 11:00 p.m. the East Algoma Thessalon OPP received a phone call regarding a theft of a snowmobile from a residence on Munroe Lane, Thessalon, Ontario.

The snowmobile was sitting on a trailer in the front yard. The snowmobile is described as a 1999 Purple Skidoo Formula.

The snowmobile was stolen between 7:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. on February 10, 2009.

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

OPP REMINDER: SNOWMOBILE SAFETY STARTS WITH YOU!

(Sault Ste. Marie, ON) - With fluctuating temperatures, rain, and flurries over next few days, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are reminding snowmobilers to plan their routes carefully. Any snow that falls acts as a warm blanket on thin ice, making rivers and lakes appear safe when they are not.

Ice conditions can change rapidly each day due to milder temperatures, so we urge those who operate snowmobiles to be aware of the trail conditions. When unsure, avoid traveling over any bodies of water.

A safe return from a snowmobile trip starts with proper planning before you leave. Let others know where you are going and when you will return. Pick up trail maps and information about the trails in the area where you are going to ride. Information on trail conditions is available and updated regularly through the Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs (OFSC) at www.ofsc.on.ca.

The Ontario Provincial Police remind all snowmobilers to operate their machines respectfully, safely, don’t drink and sled and have a safe winter season.

SNOWMOBILE SAFETY STARTS WITH YOU!

Road Closure Advisory

The Ontario Provincial Police advise the public of the following road closure.

Location: Hwy 11 From Hearst West to Longlac

Detachment area: Hearst

Time of road closure: 10FEB09 at 10:25pm

Reason for the closure: Due to winter weather conditions.

Detour: (if available)

Estimated duration of closure: Unknown

Time road reopened: (will advise)

Note: Detailed motor vehicle collision information will be provided by the detachment as it becomes available.