Friday, November 30, 2007

There will be two people attending in bail court this morning.

1) A 17 year old male has been charged after being located by police in the company of an individual which he was on conditions to remain away from. The accused had also attended at the friend’s home where he was bound by a probation order to stay away from and to stay away from two of the adults at that residence. The accused had been asked to leave the residence but refused to do so until police had been contacted. When officer checked the male it was determined that there was a warrant out for his arrest for failing to appear for fingerprints. He has been charged with 4 counts of breach of his release document and 1 count of failing to appear for fingerprints.

2) At approximately 5:30 pm yesterday officer attended at 15 Chicora Crescent and arrested 38 year old David Harold Powley. Mr. Powley was wanted on outstanding warrants. The accused failed to appear in court on the 26 of September and October 3rd. The accused also failed to appear for fingerprints on September 11th. The accused has been charged with 1 count of breach of probation and 1 count of breach of undertaking. The accused has also been charged with 2 counts of failing to appear for court and 1 count of failing to appear for fingerprints.

City Police were busy yesterday responding to over 20 motor vehicle collisions.

Man Injured in Collision

A 35 year old male was transported to hospital by ambulance after his vehicle was struck at the intersection of Douglas Street and Korah Road. It is believed that a 2005 Mazda operated by Jean Paul Larochelle was traveling south bound on Korah Road and failed to stop for a red light at the intersection. The vehicle slid through the intersection and struck a west bound 2001 Chrysler on Douglas Street. The vehicle was struck on the passenger side and the driver was transported to hospital with non- life threatening injuries. Mr. Larochelle has been charged with 1 count of red light – failing to stop under the Highway Traffic Act of Ontario. Both vehicles sustained severe damage.

Santa Claus Parade

City Police would like to inform the community that traffic will be interrupted on Saturday, due to the Santa Claus Parade. Queen Street will be closed at 6-7pm from Simpson Street to Gore Street and from Pine Street to Pim Street at 5-6pm. An officer will be at the intersection of Kohler Street to assist with vehicles attempting to get to the hospital. Please take extra caution in the downtown area as there will be many pedestrians in that area. Thank you for your cooperation and come enjoy the parade.