Tuesday, February 14, 2006

Series Of Break Ins On Manitoulin Island

On Friday 10th February 2006 at 8:16 am Manitoulin OPP were notified of a series of cottage break & enters located in Burpee-Mills Township.

The break-ins were discovered by a caretaker that looks after the cottages in the winter as the owners are all Americans. The cottages are located on the east shore of Lake Wosley off of Cockburn Road in Burpee-Mill Township and can only be accessed by snow machine in winter.

Upon police investigation it was found that seven cottages had been entered. Entry was gained by breaking windows or breaking the locks off the doors. Once inside minimal damage was done. Officers will not be sure what might have been taken until all owners in the United States are contacted. If anyone has any information about these crimes they a re asked to contact OPP or Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

Domestic Violence Leads To Arrests

On the 12th Feb. 2006 at 12:10 am officers from the Manitoulin OPP received a call regarding an alleged assault at a residence in Little Current. The allegations were that a woman was assaulted by her common-law spouse. The woman was not seriously injured. Police learned the stepson of the couple returned to the home after the domestic dispute and confronted the male and an altercation took place between the male and stepson using an alleged weapon.

As a result of this investigation a Little Current male was arrested and charged with; Assault Causing Bodily Harm, Assault with a Weapon, And Assault. He is to appear at Gore Bay Bail Court on 13 Feb 2006. The stepson was charged with Assault With A Weapon and Breach of Probation. He was later released on an undertaking with conditions.

A search warrant was executed at the residence to obtain evidence and Forensic Identification Officers attended to assist in the investigation. Investigating officer is Constable Jason Koehler with the assistance of the OPP Crime Unit.

Motorists Not Stopping For School Buses

The Sudbury Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police have received complaints of vehicles not stopping for school buses on Highway 17, Wahnapitae, ON. This has occurred on several occasions during both the morning and afternoon hours while children were either boarding or getting off the bus.

Officers would like to remind motorists of the new legislation that came into effect on September 1st, 2005 which allows vehicle owners to be charged if their vehicle illegally passes a stopped school bus with its upper red lights flashing and stop arm extended. Previously, only the driver could be charged if he/she was identified. Fines for not stopping will range from $400 and up to $2000 and six (6) demerit points and possible jail time up to six (6) months.

Officers will be increasing their patrols in these areas and have a zero tolerance policy when it comes to vehicles not stopping for stopped school buses.

The safety of our children remains our number one priority.

Counterfeit $20 Bill In Elliot Lake

The East Algoma OPP is investigating a complaint of a possible counterfeit $20.00.

Investigation revealed that the note was discovered when a local business deposited their weekend sales. The $20.00 bill bears serial # AOX7183204.

The note has been turned over to the RCMP for analysis and disposal.

Investigation continuing.