Clinton News Record, 2014-07-09, Page 1414 News Record • Wednesday, July 9, 2014
OPP News Briefs
CENTRAL HURON
A call to police from a concerned
citizen led to the recent arrest of a 55
year old driver from North York. Just
after 9:30 a.m. on June 28, 2014
Huron County Ontario Provincial
Police (OPP) officers responded to a
traffic complaint of Dodge Ram
pickup driver that was driving errati-
cally into Goderich on Huron Road.
Officers were in the area and were
able to locate the vehicle at the
Canadian Tire parking lot.
Upon speaking with the driver
officers noted the driver had been
consuming alcohol. In addition
officers spotted an open bottle of
alcohol in the vehicle. A roadside
screening test was performed and
the driver registered a fail. He was
arrested and a search incident to
arrest revealed he was also in pos-
session of a quantity of marihuana.
He was transported to the Huron
OPP Detachment for breath tests
and both of his tests resulted in
readings over the legal limit.
A 55 year old male from North
York has been charged with Drive
Motor Vehicle with Over 80 Milli-
grams of Alcohol, Possession of a
Schedule II Controlled Substance
(Marihuana) and Drive Motor Vehi-
cle with Open Container of Alcohol.
He has a scheduled court appear-
ance on August 11, 2014 at the
Ontario Court of Justice - Goderich.
BLUEWATER
A 40 year old male recently lost his
driving privileges for three days fol-
lowing a traffic stop on June 28,
2014. Just after 1:30 a.m. a Huron
County Ontario Provincial Police
(OPP) officer stopped a Nissan
sedan in Bayfield for a Reduce
Impaired Driving Everywhere
(R.I.D.E) check.
Upon speaking with the driver the
officer detected the driver had been
drinking alcohol. A roadside screen-
ing test was completed and the
driver registered a warning. As a
result, a 40 year old male from Kitch-
ener was served with a three day
driver's license suspension. His
motor vehicle was also impounded
for three days.
A switcheroo attempt failed miser-
ably for a driver and a passenger this
past week. Shortly after 7:00 p.m. on
June 26, 2014 a Huron County
Ontario Provincial Police (OPP)
officer spotted a southbound Dodge
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LOCAL GOVERNMENT?
The Huron County Clerks and Treasurers Association and the Ministry of Municipal Affairs
and Housing will be hosting a Candidate Information Session as follows:
Thursday, July 24, 2014 at 7:OOpm
My United Community Hall
239 Bill Fleming Dr., Clinton ON
Topics will include:
-Role of council and head of council
-Role of municipal staff
-Role of school board trustees
•Focus on 2014 Municipal Election Process including:
-Nominations, key dates and process
•Eligibility to run for various offices
-Candidate duties
•General campaign rules
•Compliance audits and penalties
-Voter's list and proxy voting
-Scrutineers
-Recounts
•Resources
Who should attend:
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-Spouse or Partner
-Anyone interested in learning more
about local government
For further information or to register for the event,
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Dakota pickup truck travelling southbound on
London Road near Short Horn Road at a high
rate of speed. A check with a RADAR device
revealed the driver was travelling at 109 km/h
in a posted 80 km/h zone. A traffic stop was
initiated and as the officer turned around to
stop the vehicle, the male driver and his
female passenger switched seats.
Upon speaking with the male, who was now
seated in the middle seat police determined
he was a suspended driver. In addition, he
was unable to surrender a valid insurance
card for the vehicle.
Officers then spoke with the female, now
seated in the driver's seat, and determined
she had been consuming alcohol. A roadside
screening test was completed and she regis-
tered a fail. She was transported back to
detachment where she provided breath tests
to a qualified Intoxilizer Technician; Both
tests registered over the legal limit.
Police have charged a 45 year old female
from Bluewater. She has been charged with
Care and Control of a Motor Vehicle - Over 80
Milligrams. She has since been released from
custody and has a court date scheduled for
August 11, 2014 at the Ontario Court of Justice
- Goderich.
Also facing charges is a 22 year old male
Bluewater resident. He has been charged with
Speeding, Drive While Under Suspension, Fail
to Surrender Insurance Card and No Valida-
tion on Plate. He will have to attend Provin-
cial Offences Court in Goderich at a later date.
Their motor vehicle was also impounded for
seven days.
HURON COUNTY
Our school aged kids are brimming over
with excitement and are very eager to start
their summer break holidays. The Huron
County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP)
detachment would like to remind motorists to
drive with extra care.
With children now out of school, there will
be an increased amount of pedestrian and
bicycle traffic on our streets. Drivers need to
be prepared for the unexpected, such as child
that dangerously crosses into the path of your
vehicle.
Motorists are reminded to:
- Drive with care, especially near parks,
playgrounds and recreation centres.
- When coming upon bicycles give them
extra space, some young riders are still learn-
ing the rules of the road and have difficulty
balancing their bikes.
- Slow down, and keep an eye for children
playing near the street, be prepared to brake
and/or take evasive action.
Parents, this is an opportune time to have a
safety discussion with your child. Some
points of discussion may include:
- Remind your children of the importance of
pedestrian & cycling rules of the road, partic-
ularly when walking and crossing the street.
- Bicycle helmets are the law for those
under 18. Remember, children often model
their parent's behaviour. Be a good example
and wear a helmet.
- Wear bright fluorescent clothing or arti-
cles of clothing when biking or walking at
night. Be Visible - Be Safe!
- Respect the power of the water and wear a
lifejacket when in deep water.
And for all the kids out there, keep in mind
our Huron OPP officers will be on the lookout
for those students that are following the rules
and being a good role model to others. As a
reward, you may end up with a coupon for a
free Mac's "Froster': Have a safe and enjoyable
summer.
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