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Huron Expositor, 2016-11-16, Page 1718 Huron Expositor • Wednesday, November 16, 2016 POLICE BRIEFS Stolen property found, local faces charges (HURON EAST, Ont.) — Mem- bers from the Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Property Crimes Unit have arrested and charged a 23 -year-old male from Brussels with Posses- sion of Stolen Property. On November 4, 2016 the victim of a break and enter reported to police some- one had entered into her Turnberry Street resi- dence over the last month and stole a jewellery box, DVDs, clothing and vari- ous other household items. Investigators were suc- cessful in identifying a sus- pect and recovering some of the stolen property. On November 8, 2016 mem- bers from the Huron OPP Detachment located the suspect in Brussels. He was taken into custody with- out incident. As a result a 23 -year-old from Brus- sels has been charged with Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000 and two counts of Failing to Comply with a Probation Order. He has since been released from custody with a court date scheduled for December 5, 2016 at the Ontario Court of Justice — Goderich. Pedestrian crossovers versus pedestrian crosswalks (HURON COUNTY, Ont.) - Huron County Ontario Pro- vincial Police (OPP) would like to remind motor- ists and pedestrians about laws that were introduced on January 1, 2016 apply- ing to pedestrian crosso- vers and school crossings. All drivers, including cyclists must stop and yield the whole roadway at pedestrian crossovers, school cross- ings and other locations where there is a crossing guard. Only when pedes- trians and school crossing guards have crossed and are safely on the sidewalk can drivers and cyclists proceed. Officers are often asked, "What about pedestrian crosswalks? Pedestri- ans and drivers should be aware that these rules do not apply at crosswalks, unless a school cross- ing guard is present. So what is the differ- ence between a pedes- trian crossover and a cross- walk? Pedestrian crosso- vers are identified by spe- cific signs, pavement mark- ings and lights; some have illuminated overhead lights/ warning signs and pedes- trian push buttons. A cross- walk is a crossing location usually found at intersections with traffic signals, pedes- trian signals or stop signs. Here are some tips for pedestrians: • Cross only at marked crosswalks, crosso- vers or at traffic lights. Avoid crossing in the middle of the block or between parked cars. • Make sure drivers see you before you cross. If the driver is stopped, make eye contact before you step into the road. • At a traffic light: Cross when traffic has come to a complete stop. Do not start to cross if you see a flashing "Do Not Walk" symbol or the light turns yellow. Never cross on a red light. • Watch for traffic turning at intersections or turning into and leaving driveways. • Wear bright or light col- oured clothing especially at dusk or when it's dark. For drivers: • Watch for children. Drive slowly and cautiously through school zones, resi- dential areas or any area where children could be walking or playing. • Be patient, especially with seniors or pedestrians with disabilities who need more time to cross the road. • Always watch for pedestri- ans, especially when turning Drivers can be fined between $150 to $500 for offences at pedestrian crossings, school cross- ings and at crosswalks where there are traffic sig- nals. Upon conviction, three demerit points are incurred. Both drivers and pedes- trians have an impor- tant part to play when it comes to being safe on our Huron County roadways. Vehicle left running stolen (HURON EAST, Ont.) - Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers are inves- tigating the recent theft of a 2009 GMC Sierra pickup truck that was stolen from a property located in Cran- brook, east of Brussels. The victim reported the theft took place at approxi- mately 6:05 a.m. on Novem- ber 7, 2016. The victim started up his pickup truck and left it running while he went into his workshop to retrieve some items. Upon his return, a few minutes later the truck had been stolen. The vehicle is described as a white, 2009 GMC Sierra 1500 model. It has an extended cab with a 5' long box and a ton- neau cover. The vehicle is val- ued at approximately $16,000. Any person with informa- tion regarding this incident should immediately contact Huron OPP at 1-888-310- 1122 or (519) 524-8314. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1 -800- 222 -TIPS (8477), where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000. ATTENTION READERS Take advanlage dour pricing, for HAPPY NOTES Includes Birihdays, Muui ersari s Weddin , EIlguge)rl nts, Cral1uati sins etc. I.I lf. .. PPVIThraIF D4Y 1 Otilinre Pc rsoit (Dnte.) L,tiv4` I�rrw Ohl+I J Adital Size; Pre -Payment is Required .StiSI him ill ytut gi1304I01 & write-up and well Lid The iel. 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They fought the flames all night as they were called in around 8:20 p.m. and didn't leave until around 4:00 a.m. the next morning. Damages are estimated at $650,000, however the barn was empty. Chickens were expected to come fill the barns on Thursday, two days after the blaze. The OPP were called at one point as visibility on London Rd (one kilometer from the fire) was signifi- cantly reduced due to smoke. The cause has yet to be determined. "This was a large fire. The barn that burned is a total loss, but our firefighters we able to prevent other struc- tures on the farm from suf- fering significant damage," said North Huron Fire Chief David Sparling. "We were running two pumpers and two separate rural water supplies, which is basically like running two fire scenes. Without the assistance from neighbouring fire depart- ments this could have been much worse." Because you love your MedicAlert®.The bracelet with an emergency hotline linked to your medical record. 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