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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Times Advocate, 2008-05-28, Page 3Wednesday, May 28, 2008 Times–Advocate 3 POLICE BRIEFS Lucan -Biddulph man fails test GRAND BEND — On May 18 it is alleged that OPP officers stopped a 1997 Pontiac because there were eight passengers in the vehicle. It was determined that the male driver had been drinking and a roadside test resulted in a fail. Subsequent breath tests determined that a 24 -year-old Lucan Biddulph man was over the legal limit. He will appear in Sarnia Court June 30. Indications are that he was the designated driver. One of the sober passengers removed the vehicle from Main Street in Grand Bend. Man sells drugs to officer GRAND BEND — A 19 -year- old Parkhill man faces a charge of possession for the purpose of trafficking after it is alleged that he arranged to sell drugs to an undercover officer. It is alleged that an officer working in plain clothes met up with the suspect on the street in Grand Bend ask- ing for illicit drugs. Arrangements were made to meet later at a public parking lot to make the purchase. When the suspect arrived, he was immedi- ately arrested by officers. Found in his possession was suspected marijuana packaged in separate baggies. He will appear in Sarnia Court July 7. Male over legal limit GRAND BEND — On May 18 it is alleged that OPP officers stopped a 1991 Chevrolet on Main Street in Grand Bend. It was determined that the driver had been drinking and a road- side demand was made. The result of the test was a fail, and the male was arrested. Subsequent breath tests deter- mined that a 19 -year-old of Lakeshore was more than the legal limit. He will appear in court June 30 to answer to the charge of being over the legal limit. Three charged following vehicle search GRAND BEND — It is alleged that on May 18 officers acting on information stopped a 2008 Chevrolet rental car on Ontario Street Grand Bend. Information indicated the occupants to be in possession of illicit drugs. A stop was made and the four occupants arrested. Following their arrest, a search revealed a quantity of illegal substances. Occupants possessed cocaine, marijuana, and over 40 tablets of suspected ecstasy. A large amount of cash was also seized. Two males, a 19 -year-old and a 23 -year-old of the Toronto area and two others, a 23 -year-old and a 26 -year- old of London t are facing L� � charges of pos- session for the purpose of trafficking. New rubber floors for South Huron Rec Centre By Scott Nixon TIMES -ADVOCATE STAFF SOUTH HURON — New rubber flooring at South Huron Rec Centre's dressing rooms and back hallway will make things a lit- tle easier on the skates, as council approved the purchase of the flooring from Gym -Con for $28,650. The existing rubber floor is worn and needs to be replaced, chief administrative officer Roy Hardy told council at its May 20 meeting. In other news, council passed approval of the purchase of a roadside mower from CG Equipment for $7,350. The municipali- ty received four quotes from area companies on the new mower and had budgeted $9,000. Quotes ranged from a low of $7,050 (also from CG Equipment to a high of $8,700. The municipality opted for the $7,350 option, a Lely HD 205, because it has a longer warranty than the slightly cheaper Kvernland mower quoted. CG recommended the Lely because it is a more heavy duty machine than the Kvernland. Also, road manager Ken Bettles explained in his report that the municipality is pleased with a Lely mower it already has. Council also approved the purchase of a riding mower from Country Corners Rent -All for $8,600. The municipality had requested quotes from three companies, but only received the Country Corners price. False alarms a problem in Lucan Biddulph By Nina Van Lieshout TIMES -ADVOCATE STAFF LUCAN BIDDULPH — Middlesex OPP Staff Sgt. Bill Watkins and Const. Doug Graham presented the Lucan Biddulph 2007 Year End Police Report before council Monday night. False alarms were highlighted as a continuous problem through- out the year. In Lucan Biddulph there were 42 alarm calls "which were all false," says Watkins. "Each alarm needs two officers, two hours of time," adding that when all the false alarms are added up, about two weeks of work- ing hours were wasted. "False alarms divert away from other things. It puts everyone in jeopardy," says Watkins. False alarms in Lucan Biddulph have raised from 37 calls in 2006 to 42 in 2007. Watkins says false alarms are a prominent issue throughout Middlesex County. Robberies and arsons have increased from zero in 2006 to two in 2007. Traffic complaints have also risen, something Watkins says, "Isn't necessarily a bad thing." There were 110 traffic complaints in 2007, increasing by four calls from 2006. Mischiefs are also "fairly high," with 33 calls, although that's a decrease from 41 calls in 2006. Watkins says impaired drivers are also "fairly high," rising from two in 2006 to 10 in 2007. Watkins says added initiatives, like POLICE BRIEF Male facing weapons charges after shooting pellet gun from window GRAND BEND — A 20 -year-old Grand Bend man faces two weapons charges following an incident in Grand Bend May 17. It is alleged that at around 1 a.m., three men were standing on Main Street in Grand Bend when they heard what sounded like shots being fired at them. The projectiles, believed to be pellets or bbs were striking vehicles and buildings near the trio. They allege that the shots were fired from a second storey window across the street. An OPP cruiser passing by was flagged down and the officers were advised what had occurred. Officers immediately went to the apartment where the shots were coming from and arrested the 20 - year -old male. A pellet gun was seized. The male faces charges of possession of a weapon for a dangerous pur- pose and careless use of a firearm. 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"The goal was 8,500 vehicle checks," says Watkins, which was surpassed by 16 per cent, with a total of 9,872 vehicles checked. The policing cost in 2007 for Lucan Biddulph was $389,070. Correction In the picture on page 1 titled "Mayor behind bars" in last week's Times -Advocate, the Jail and Bail raised money for the Huron County Crime Stoppers, not the Huron Perth County Crime Stoppers. The T -A regrets the error. MO MD MO al MO THE GREAT CANADIAN mode The Great Canadian Model Search BEACH TOUR 2008 is coming this weekend to Grand Bend Saturday, May 31 - Sunday June 1/08 Come see us at the Grand Bend beach near the Growling Gator this weekend to enter this unique model search. It's as easy as 1-2-3! 1. Bring 3 photos - full face, smile and full body bikini (female) and trunks (male) or have them taken onsite. 2. Meet with the model search team at the kiosk. 3. Photos will be reviewed and all entries will be notified about the finals. The Entry fee of $40.00 includes official t -shirt and your photos being reviewed by an industry panel for invitation to finals on August 17, 2008 (Note - all participants must be ages 13-25) Check out www.thegreatcanadianmodelsearch.com for details.