PAGE SIX The Wellington Advertiser, Friday, July 24, 2015
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OPP encourages water safety WELLINGTON COUNTY - Police want residents and visitors to have a safe and enjoyable summer on area lakes and rivers. Wellington County OPP marine officers have spent time patrolling Belwood Lake, Conestoga Lake and Puslinch Lake with resident safety in mind. Marine officer Sarah Van Norman wants to remind the public a major concern on local waterways is the lack of safety equipment used by the public. “The most common violation seen is the lack of personal flotation device (PFD) usage,” said Van Norman. “We want to remind everyone that you should never go on the water without a properly fitted PFD that’s in good condition.” Emergency situations in small vessels can happen unexpectedly and very quickly, police said. Prolonged exposure to the sun, wind and motion of the water may affect a person’s vision, balance, alertness and reaction times. “This can make it that much harder to rescue yourself, your friends and your family,” police said. PFD violations are taken very seriously and Wellington County OPP marine officers have a zero tolerance policy for those they find in contravention of the law with respect to this very simple piece of life-saving equipment. “Please play safe this summer and remember your PFD,” police say.
Speeders of the Week GUELPH-ERAMOSA - On July 14 at about 8:27pm, a Wellington County OPP officer was conducting radar enforcement and monitoring traffic on Eastview Road near Davis Street just outside Guelph. Police say the officer observed a male driving a 1999 Toyota at a speed that appeared to be above the posted limit. The vehicle was allegedly clocked on radar at about 120km/h in a 60km/h zone. Andrew Proum, 22, of Guelph, was charged with racing a motor vehicle. He is to appear in Guelph court on Sept. 2. His driver’s licence and vehicle were seized for a period of seven days as per statute. MAPLETON - On July 19 at about 4:39pm Wellington County OPP officers were conducting radar enforcement and monitoring traffic on Wellington Road 109 near Wellington Road 11. Police say the officers observed a male driving a 2013 Toyota at a speed that appeared to be above the posted limit. The vehicle was allegedly clocked on radar at about 136km/h in an 80km/h zone. Brent Bryers, 53, of Caledon was charged with racing a motor vehicle. He is to appear in Guelph court on Sept. 2. GUELPH - On July 20 at about 2:36am Wellington County OPP officers were conducting radar speed enforcement and monitoring traffic on Highway 6 near Laird Road. Police say officers observed a 2003 Nissan Sentra travelling at a speed that appeared to be above the posted limit. The vehicle was allegedly clocked on radar at approximately 143km/h in an 80km/h zone. Dustin Arruda, 21, of Hamilton, was charged with racing a motor vehicle. He is to appear in Guelph court on Aug. 19. MELANCTHON - On July 21 at 7:02am, a Dufferin County OPP officer was conducting speed enforcement on 2nd Line in Melancthon Township. Police say the officer observed a 2014 black Dodge truck travelling at a speed that appeared to be above the posted limit. The vehicle was allegedly clocked on radar at about 141km/h in an 80km/h zone. Tyler Hymers, 24, of Clifford, was charged with racing a motor vehicle. He is to appear in Orangeville court at a later date. In all the above incidents, the driver’s licence and the vehicle were seized for a period of seven days as per statute.
Police beat
Man dies after serious three-vehicle crash in Erin
ERIN - One man was killed and another sent to hospital after a serious three-vehicle crash here last week. On July 17 at about 1:35pm. Wellington County OPP officers received a report of a three-vehicle collision on Wellington Road 124, west of 10th Line in the Town of Erin. OPP officers responded along with the Town of Erin Fire and Emergency Services, Peel Regional Paramedic Services and the Wellington County roads department. The driver of an SUV, James Brown, 77, of New Tecumseth, was pronounced deceased at the scene. The driver of a Ford pick-up truck was transported to a local hospital with non-life threatening injuries, while the driver of the third vehicle was not injured. Members from the OPP Technical Traffic Collision Investigation Team attended to investigate the crash and the road remained closed for about six hours. Police announced on July 21 there would be no charges laid in connection with this collision. OPP: Man tried to sell stolen guns WELLINGTON NORTH A man faces numerous charges after allegedly trying to sell stolen firearms. Wellington County OPP investigated a July 13 break-in and firearms theft to a residence located on Highway 6 in Wellington North Township sometime between 8:30am and 5pm. Police say the homeowner stopped by his residence at approximately 10:30am and observed a male known to him parked at the end of his driveway. The two men entered onto the property, had a brief conversation and then departed. When the complainant returned home, he discovered two rifles and two BB guns missing, along with other property. “The complainant made some inquiries and learned that the male who was at his residence earlier had his property and was attempting to sell it,” police said in a press release. The OPP located the suspect, whom police say agreed to return the property to the victim, and he was placed
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Crime of the Week ELORA - Sometime between the hours of 5pm on June 5 and 12pm on June 7, a break and enter occurred at The Old Mill Inn located on West Mill Street in Elora. Culprit(s) gained entry through a stairwell located northwest of the building. Stolen were a quantity of hand tools and a powered reciprocating saw valued at about $300. Anyone with information is encouraged to call Crime Stoppers. Callers never have to give their names or testify in court. Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display or *69. Call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (1-800-222-TIPS) or submit a tip on-line at www.csgw.tips.
under arrest. Further investigation revealed the male was prohibited from possessing firearms and was bound by a probation order to keep the peace and be on good behaviour. Wade Brodie, 28, of no fixed address, was charged with; - breaking and entering and committing an indictable offence; - possession of property obtained by crime (under $5,000); - possession of a firearm or ammunition contrary to a prohibition order; - failing to comply with a probation order; and - possession of a prohibited or restricted weapon obtained by crime. He was held for a bail hearing to answer to his charges. Garages hit by break-ins PUSLINCH - Two vehicle repair shops here have been hit with break-ins and thefts over the past several months. On July 15 at about 5:21am Wellington County OPP attended Inline Auto Werks on Queen Street in Morriston for a break and enter. Police say unknown suspect(s) forced their way in by smashing a glass door, which activated the alarm, and then tried unsuccessfully to get into the office area. Nothing was reported stolen. Along with this crime, a 2002 Lincoln that was parked in the lot near the business had its windshield broken. Police attended a second break and enter shortly before 7am on July 15 at Hayden’s Garage on Brock Road in Aberfoyle. Police say the incident occurred sometime overnight from 6:30pm to 6:50am. Unknown suspect(s) forced their entry through the front door to get to the office area. Nothing was reported stolen. Hayden’s Garage officials say there was also a break-in there on June 21, during which a quantity of cash was stolen. Any person with information regarding these incidents can contact the Wellington County OPP at 1-888-3101122. To remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a tip on-line at www.csgw.tips. Tipsters may be eligible for a
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company, which advised that a motion sensor alarm had been activated. “She attended the business and observed a second floor window open and a male suspect climbing out of it,” police stated in a press release. “The suspect looked at the complainant before fleeing into an adjacent field and the OPP were called.” A perimeter was set up and the OPP Emergency Response Team and Canine Unit conducted a search of the area with negative results. The suspect is described as: a caucasian male, aged 18 to 21, with dark, thick, wavy hair and a thin build. He was wearing black jeans, a black T-shirt, and a black hoody with bold white writing on sleeve. Any person with information regarding this incident can contact the Wellington County OPP at 1-888-310-1122. To remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a tip on-line at www.csgw.tips. Tipsters may be eligible for a reward from Crime Stoppers of up to $2,000. Alleged thief charged MOUNT FOREST - Police have arrested and charged a Palmerston man they say is responsible for a number of thefts from local retail stores. On July 15 at about 1:30pm Wellington County OPP responded to a theft report at the Canadian Tire in Mount Forest. Officers located and arrested a man nearby with the stolen item and police said they also located items stolen from the Home Hardware and TSC stores in Mount Forest. James Woods, 49, of Palmerston, was charged with three counts of theft under $5,000, three counts of possession of property obtained by crime (under $5,000) and failing to comply with a recognizance order. He was to appear in Guelph court on July 16 to answer the charges. Stolen bike recovered PALMERSTON - On July 8 at about 12:55pm Wellington County OPP received a report that a stolen BMX bike was located at a home on Prospect Street here. Police say officers recovered the bike and arrested a local man who was not following a condition of a probation order. Anthony Cudney, 36, of Palmerston, was charged with possession of property obtained by crime (under $5,000) and failing to comply with a probation order. He is to appear in Guelph court on Aug. 25. Vehicle damaged FERGUS - On July 10 Wellington County OPP received a report that a 2006 Ford was damaged overnight while parked in a driveway on St. George Street East here. Police say the driver’s side windows and side mirror were broken. Anyone with information can contact police or Crime Stoppers.
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