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HomeMy WebLinkAboutHuron Expositor, 2016-04-13, Page 9Stuck in the Trespasser on turbine property found with booze and marijuana Shaun Gregory Huron Expositor Wind turbines in Huron County are under investiga- tion for alleged health prob- lems. But on April 1 the organization's security con- ducted an investigation of their own when they spotted a suspicious vehicle on the property. Just before midnight Huron County OPP received a call from the wind turbine security near Danceland Road in Blue Water. Soon after, officers arrived to find a Volkswagen Jetta trapped in some heavy mud. The police then confronted the young individual only to find out he was intoxicated. To go along with procedure the authorities conducted a breathalyzer test, which he failed. Following protocol, the man was arrested m ud immediately and upon being apprehended a small quantity of marijuana was found. After being transported to the Grand Bend OPP Detachment where he pro- vided two samples of his breath to a qualified intoxi- lizer technician; both of his tests were over the legal limit. As a result a 19 -year-old from Bluewater has been charged with care & control of a motor vehicle - over 80 milligrams, possession of a Don't fall for the Powerball Facebook scam Huron County OPP would like to inform all residents about a recent scam that vic- timized an Ashfield-Col- borne-Wawanosh resident for $1,500 after she was tricked into believing she had won a $145,000 prize through a "Powerball lot- tery" through her Facebook account. Take note, scammers are increasingly using Facebook and other social media plat- forms as a means of commu- nication to target potential victims. Huron County OPP is warning all residents to be on the lookout for unsolic- ited Facebook messages claiming you've won a prize. Any solicitation advising consumers that they have won or have a chance to win something but are required to purchase something first or pay an advance fee, such as taxes or delivery charges to receive the prize is a SCAM. How the Scam Works: Individuals receive a mes- sage on Facebook that may or may not appear to be from a distant relative or family friend. In this case, the vic- tim was contacted by someone she thought was a childhood friend. The scammer sends out mass email messages claiming they saw the consumer's name on a list as a prize win- ner in a lottery or sweep- stakes. The victim is then sent a link that will provide instructions on how to redeem the winnings. Now the important part, an advance fee is always required to process the win- nings. In this case the victim was required to pay a $1,500 clearance fee. The victim fol- lowed through and sent two separate wire transfers of $750 each. The victim sends the money and the prize never materializes. Quite often the scammers will con- tinue to make requests for fees such as in this case when the scammer asked for an additional $3,000 to cover the delivery fees. This was the point when the victim realized she had been duped. Protect Yourself: • Never send money up front on the promise of a prize, lottery or sweepstake win. • Scammers are notorious for requesting money to be sent via a money service pro- vider. Never send money to strangers through a wire transfer service. • Never accept a friend request, engage in a chat or respond to a message from unknown persons online. • Limit your personal infor- mation on your social media profiles and pay attention to your privacy settings. Restrict accounts to a "Friends" only privacy setting. If you leave your privacy setting at "Pub- lic" you may be exposed to potential scammers. • Should you receive a sus- picious message from a fam- ily member or friend, con- firm the message through an outside source not associ- ated to Facebook, by a tele- phone call or personal visit wherever possible. • Report suspicious mes- sages to site administrators. • Always remember, if it sounds too good to be true it probably is. If you or someone you know has been a victim of fraud, contact your local police service or the Cana- dian Anti -Fraud Centre at 1-888-495-8501. POLICE BRIEF (HURON EAST, ON) - Two Huron County locals have been charged in connec- tion to a recent break, enter and theft of copper wire from a Hydro One high-volt- age substation. At approxi- mately 2:30 a.m. on March 12 Huron County OPP officers responded to the substation located on Hensall Road, east of Seaforth after being alerted to an intrusion on the prop- erty by security personnel. Several officers, including a canine unit, were in the immediate area from a previ- ous call thus they were able to quickly converge upon the scene. Upon arrival at the substation officers noticed the perimeter fence had been breached and property at the site had been extensively damaged. A canine track was activated which resulted in police locating one of the sus- pects in a nearby bush lot. Police also located a back- pack that contained stolen copper wire. The other sus- pect managed to elude police however it wasn't long before police caught up with him. Through investigative efforts police were able to identity the second male. A warrant for his arrest was issued and on April 6 police on Main Street in Seaforth spotted him. He was arrested without incident and taken into custody. Upon searching the male offic- ers located a small quantity of marihuana on his person. schedule II controlled sub- stance (cannabis mari- juana), care & control of a motor Vehicle with liquor readily available and enter premises when entry prohibited. He has been released from custody with a court appearance scheduled for May 1 at the Ontario Court of Justice in Exeter. He also received an automatic 90 -day driver's licence sus- pension and his motor vehi- cle has been impounded for seven days. Wednesday, April 13, 2016 • Huron Expositor 9 L:RL». rI LTIi LEA I IIC .RE ALLIANCE 1 Arro 6trni f kmml imalei [arid,* Supporting People. Strengthening Partnerships. Improving Performance. 4J. HURON PERTH HEALTHCARE ALLIANCE Volunteer Opportunity Member, Board of Directors A voluntary Alliance formed in 2003, the Huron Perth Healthcare Alliance (HPHA) operates as one system with four sites — Clinton Public Hospital, St. Marys Memorial Hospital, Seaforth Community Hospital and Stratford General Hospital. The Alliance consists of a single Board, Administration and Staff, separate Foundations and Auxiliaries, with an operating budget of approximately $128 million. The Huron Perth Healthcare Alliance Board of Directors is recruiting for a Governor to serve on our Board from the catchment area served by the Seaforth Community Hospital Comprised of dedicated volunteers, the HPHA Board of Directors is charged with the duty of managing the affairs of the organization, aligned with HPHA's Mission, Vision, Values and Guiding Principles. Individuals interested in pursuing this volunteer opportunity are encouraged to visit the HPHA Website (www.hpha.ca) and attend the Information Session as follows: Information Session Date: Wednesday April 20, 2016 Time: 7:00 p.m. Location: Conference Room — Lower Level HPHA — Seaforth Community Hospital Site Please RSVP to Sue Davey Phone: 519-272-8205/Email: susan.davey(a�hpha.ca **************************************** Information packages and application forms will be available at the Information Session Exceptional People, Exceptional Care!