Tuesday, December 8, 2009

Domestic Related Arrest:

A 26 year-old male being sought by police for domestic related incidents, was located and arrested by police at 4:40 pm in a business parking lot on Great Northern Road. The male has been charged with two counts of criminal harassment, one count of mischief and one count of possession of a weapon dangerous to public. City police learned yesterday afternoon that the accused allegedly had been continuously calling and following his ex-girlfriend since their recent break up in November. On this date around 4:15 pm the accused was driving and following the victim’s vehicle in the east- end of the city, and at times was driving erratically in an attempt to get her to stop her vehicle. The accused was located and arrested by police a short time later in a business parking lot on Great Northern Road after receiving a call that the accused was observed standing outside his vehicle in the lot with a handgun in his waistband. Police discovered that the weapon he was in possession of was an air gun. He is to appear in bail court this morning.

Female Arrested on Outstanding Warrants:

45 year-old Janet Lorenz of #34-903 Queen Street East was arrested yesterday morning at the court house on outstanding warrants. She has been charged with one count of theft under $5,000.00 and two counts of fail to appear court. She is to attend in bail court this morning.

Male Shoplifter Arrested:

30 year-old Peter Miller of #18-314 Albert Street East was arrested on the 7th of December at 2:35 at Sears in the Station Mall after he allegedly attended at the store and stole a jacket. He was apprehended by store security and held for police. He is to attend in court on the 18th of January.

Female Charged with Taxi Fraud:

37 year-old Melanie Turner of #7-181 James Street was arrested on the 7th of December at 10:15 pm on Bay Street and charged with one count of Obtain Transportation by Fraud. It is alleged at around 10 pm last evening the accused travelled by 7500 taxi from Trunk Road to a location on Bay Street and did not have the funds to pay the driver for the fare. She is to appear in court on the 11th of January.

Vehicles Entered:

Vehicles on Doncaster Road and Park Street were entered. A wallet and a digital camera were reported stolen.

Citizens should remember to keep their vehicles locked at all times and always remove anything of value. If anything of value must be stored in the vehicle, then it should be hidden from plain view or secured in the trunk. Vigilance by locking vehicles and removing items of temptation will greatly reduce incidents of theft.

Reminder to Motorists to Adjust Driving to Weather and Road Conditions:

A lot of fresh snow did fall overnight and road conditions may be slippery, especially near intersections.
Drivers should take time to clear snow and ice from all windows, mirrors and the roof of their vehicles and are asked to wait until the frost/fog clears from the window before travelling. Not only is it very dangerous to travel with an obstructed window, but it is an offence under the Highway Traffic Act of Ontario.
Drive slowly and allow yourself a little extra time. Drive safely and be extra cautious in the school areas.