Brick-tosser targets pastor's house

OPP NEWS RELEASES

************************* Mischief at Chapleau pastor's residence

CHAPLEAU - On August 16 at approximately 3:36 a.m. the OPP responded to a report of person(s) unknown throwing a brick through the living room window of Pastor Dan Lee’s residence at 26 Pine Street in Chapleau.

At the time of this incident there were two guests sleeping near the window and barely escaped injury as the brick and broken glass landed within two feet of the two people.

The OPP is asking the public’s assistance in solving this serious incident.

If anyone has any information that will lead to the arrest and conviction of the individual(s) involved, they are requested to call the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

************************* Boating accident results in injuries

CHAPLEAU - On August 22 at 2:48 a.m. the OPP were advised of a boating accident on Bertrand Lake in Bliss Township approximately 20 kilometres north west of Chapleau.

A male operating a 14-foot aluminum boat powered by a 15 horsepower outboard struck a tree at a small island on the lake while en route to his camp on the mainland.

The male, Laurie MacDonald, age 61 of Capreol, Ontario was subsequently taken to Chapleau Hospital and then air-ifted to Sudbury Hospital for treatment of undetermined injuries.

His present condition is classed as stable.

Investigation to this point reveals that alcohol is not believed to be a factor and it is unknown if a life jacket was being worn at the time of the incident.

There is indication that the weather was inclement and visibility was poor.

This matter is still under investigation by Chapleau OPP members.

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