13-year-old's drone shot down
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On Monday, May 15, the Ontario Provincial Police, Norfolk County Detachment investigated an incident involving an unmanned aerial system at a Highway 59, South Walsingham address.
Officers were contacted by a concerned resident reporting a mischief at approximately 7:52 p.m.
Through the course of investigation, it was determined that a 13-year-old male was flying his unmanned aerial system (drone) on his family's property, when it suddenly went out of control and landed on a neighbouring property. Investigators determined that the drone had been struck by a projectile that was fired from a firearm.
As a result of investigation, police have charged 18-year-old Bradley Daniel Woodward of Norfolk County with mischief under $5,000.
He was scheduled to appear in Provincial Court, Simcoe at a later date to answer to the charge.
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Police seek assistance locating men, van
The Ontario Provincial Police, Norfolk County Detachment is seeking the assistance of the public in identifying an unknown male and vehicle after investigating an incident at Bay Street, Port Rowan.
On Saturday, May 13, 2017, police were contacted by a concerned parent after their daughters and their friend were approached by unknown males in a vehicle.
Through the course of investigation, it was determined that on Saturday, May 13, at approximately 4 p.m., three 13-year-old females were walking westbound on Bay Street when a vehicle travelling eastbound stopped. The male passenger of the vehicle then engaged them in conversation asking them their ages and where they were going. He then indicated that he had enough room in the back of the van to give them a ride at which time they all declined and walked away from the area. The vehicle then left the area and was last seen heading westbound towards Highway 59.
The male driver is being described as a dark-coloured male, 19-20 years of age, short black hair with a muscular build.
The male passenger was described as white, 19-20 years of age, short brown hair with an average build.
It was unknown if there were any other passengers in the rear of the vehicle.
The vehicle is described as a silver-coloured mini-van with an orange, red and white company logo on the side of the sliding door.
The Norfolk County OPP Detachment is continuing to investigate and is seeking the public's assistance in identifying the males and vehicle involved. If anyone has any information they are being asked to contact the Norfolk County OPP Detachment at 1-888-310-1122.
The OPP reminds all members of the public to be aware of their personal safety at all times and to be extremely vigilant and aware of your surroundings. The OPP's website, www.opp.ca, contains a number of useful resources, tips and links.
Anyone with information regarding this incident should immediately contact the Ontario Provincial Police at 1 - 888 - 310 - 1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1 - 800 - 222 - 8477 (TIPS) or leave an anonymous online message at www.helpsolvecrime.com where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.
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Pump and motor stolen
The Ontario Provincial Police Norfolk County Detachment investigated a theft on East Quarter Line Road, South Walsingham Saturday, May 13.
Through the course of investigation, it was determined that in the early morning hours, unknowns removed a black-coloured pump and motor from a homemade trailer on the property.
The pump and motor were used for agricultural fertilizer for filling tanks. The motor is described as a green coloured, 6hp Briggs and Stratton. The theft is valued at approximately $700.
The OPP are continuing to investigate and are seeking the assistance of the public. If anyone has any information they are being asked to contact the Norfolk County OPP at 1-888-310-1122.
Anyone with information regarding this incident should immediately contact the Ontario Provincial Police at 1 - 888 - 310 - 1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1 - 800 - 222 - 8477 (TIPS) or leave an anonymous online message at www.helpsolvecrime.com where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.
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Don't veer for deer
The Ontario Provincial Police Norfolk County Detachment is urging all motorists not to veer for deer.
The Norfolk County OPP is once again urging the motoring public to be alert and aware of their surroundings after police investigated a motor vehicle collision at Nixon Road, Windham.
On Monday, May 15, 2017 at approximately 7:57 p.m., officers responded to a single motor vehicle collision. A driver, travelling on Nixon Road, swerved to avoid a collision with a deer. The vehicle left the roadway, entered the ditch and rolled over. The driver did not suffer any injuries as a result of the collision.
Deer-vehicle collision rates increase significantly 1.5 hours on either side of sunset and sunrise. Although there is often signage to warn motorists of higher deer-travelled areas, motorists need to be aware in all areas. Deer don't limit their activity on rural roads. The animals have been known to cross the busy roadways as well.
"If you suddenly have a deer in your path, we encourage drivers to stay in control, reduce as much speed as possible, and whatever you do, steer straight. Don't veer for the deer. By changing your direction quickly, you increase the risk of losing control, running off the roadway and rolling your vehicle. This increases the likelihood of sustaining greater damage to your vehicle and serious injury." said Constable Ed Sanchuk, Norfolk County OPP in a media release.
Some other helpful hints to ensure a safe journey during this time of year are as follows:
* Look all around, not just straight ahead. Deer will often run across the road from ditches and protected areas such as stream corridors and woodlots.
* Where you see one deer, expect more. Deer often travel in herds.
* Slow down. The slower you go, the more time you have to react should you encounter a deer.
* Deer can move across roads at any time of the day or year but anticipate higher deer movements in the fall and around sunrise & sunset.
* Watch for glowing eyes of deer at night.
* Don't veer for deer. Should a deer run into the path of your vehicle, reduce your speed quickly, steer straight and stay in control.
* Remove all distractions. Give yourself the best chance possible to see and predict where deer might go.
* Buckle up. If you need to stop in a hurry, you want your body restrained to prevent unnecessary injury or possibly death.
"We are committed to educating all drivers in Norfolk County and surrounding areas. Although at times it may seem that the deer come out of nowhere, with a little knowledge and improved driving skill, there are many things drivers can do to prevent car-deer collisions," said Norfolk County OPP Detachment Commander Zvonko Horvat.