Two weapons recovered in Port Burwell
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The Elgin Middlesex Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) initiated a weapons investigation in Port Burwell around May 14. As a result of the investigation officers executed a search warrant and were able to recover two weapons.
At this time 49-year-old Charles Chambers of Bayham stands charged with: Possession of a firearm contrary to prohibition order x4; Careless storage of a firearm; Unauthorized possession of a firearm; Knowledge of unauthorized possession of a firearm.
The accused was arrested without incident on May 21, 2019. A bail hearing was held in St. Thomas Criminal Court on May 22.
Anyone with further information is asked to contact the Elgin County OPP at 1-888-310-1122.
Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), or submit an online tip at www.londoncrimestoppers.com, where you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,000.
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Theft of truck, trailer in Houghton
The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Norfolk County Detachment investigated a reported theft of a vehicle and trailer from Norfolk County Road 28, Houghton on Thursday.
Through the course of investigation, it was determined that between 9 p.m. on Wednesday, May 22, and 6 a.m. Thursday, unknowns removed a pickup truck and trailer from the property. The stolen vehicle is described as a 2006, grey-coloured GMC Sierra diesel pickup truck with after-market aluminum rims. A wallet that contained personal and financial information along with a quantity of Canadian currency had also been left in the vehicle at the time of the theft.
The trailer attached to the truck is described as a white 2019 American Motors, 14′ two-axle enclosed trailer with a galvanized metal plate on the front. The trailer contained a large amount of tools which included a variety of DeWalt tools, an Hitachi nail gun, Stanley aluminum ladder, wood planks, Bosch rotor, saw blades, caulking guns and an aluminum brake utilized for bending aluminum. The theft is estimated at approximately $29,000.
Police are continuing to investigate and seek assistance from the public. If anyone has any information regarding this incident, they are being asked to contact the Norfolk County OPP Detachment 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 $2000.
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OPP offer tips for safe, enjoyable graduation/prom party
As the end of the school year quickly approaches, parties for graduation, prom, year-end will be held throughout the area and the OPP would like parents to take an active role in everyone’s safety.
Parents can influence choices about alcohol and drug use and they are encouraged to talk to teens about being responsible as well as including a plan to stay safe.
Youth who drink or use drugs are at greater risk of harm compared to adults. A lower tolerance to alcohol or drugs, and inexperience, increases vulnerability to assaults, falls, sexual assaults, drownings and impaired driving. Excessive drinking can also lead to alcohol poisoning and even death.
Parents must set definite safety rules for teens who will be attending parties, whether at their home or elsewhere. Teens invited to parties have the responsibility of following sensible rules of personal safety.
If you will soon be attending or hosting a teen party, you need to know that the home owner is civilly liable if alcohol or drugs are served to minors.
The following safety tips may help you keep reasonable control of the situation. When you do it with intelligence and self-control, it can be safe without denying any of the fun.
1. No drinking or drugs: Everyone involved, including parents and teens, should receive a firm warning from the host that the party ends immediately at any hint of substance abuse. If you’re the parent or teen, state that you’ll be prepared to call other parents and/or police if it happens. Make it clear that the party hosts can be held civilly responsible for the actions of the attendees.
2. No impaired driving: The law also holds party hosts civilly responsible for any collisions and injuries involving impaired driving by a guest as a result of alcoholic beverages or drugs consumed at a party in their home. If you are the host, tell all invitees in advance of the very strict rules about driving impaired by either alcohol or drugs.
3. Riding with an alcohol or drug-impaired driver: When invited to the party, make sure you arrive and leave safely. If your driver indulges during the party, ask a sober driver or hire a cab to take you home. You may also take the responsibility to prevent the impaired teen from driving home alone or with others in the car.
4. Parties in restaurants and clubs: If you are invited to a party in a hotel, restaurant or private club, check with your parents before you decide to attend. Often, when teens choose these locations, the intent is to be able to drink illegally without parental supervision.
“Teens who attend year end school parties should enjoy those moments with classmates and friends. It represents the end of one phase of their lives and the beginning of another. They should make it memorable without doing anything to spoil what should be a safe and fun occasion,” said Inspector Joseph Varga, Detachment Commander, Norfolk County OPP in a media release.
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