The West Parry Sound OPP were conducting Radar patrol on May 15, at approximately 2:51 a.m. where Police observed an SUV travelling at 126 km/h in a posted 100 km/h zone.
Police conducted a traffic stop and observed the passenger not wearing his seatbelt. The passenger initially gave a false name leading Police to arrest him.
Through further investigation, Police discovered Marihuana in the vehicle. At this time, all occupants of the vehicle were arrested and searched.
Jason McGann, 36, of Clarington, is charged with:
-       Personation with Intent
-       Breach of Probation - Keep the Peace
-       Possession of Schedule II Marijuana
-       failing to wear Seat Belt
The accused is remanded into custody. He will appear at the Ontario Court of Justice on May 30, 2013.
Mashie Harper, 20, from Toronto, is charged with:
-       5 counts Breach of Probation
-       Possession of Schedule II Marijuana
The accused is remanded into custody. He will appear at the Ontario Court of Justice on May 16, 2013.

With Safe Boating Awareness Week getting underway next week the OPP is reminding all boaters and paddlers that being well-informed and focused on safe boating practices is a sure-fire way to enjoy a tragedy-free boating season.
Last year, the OPP investigated 20 fatal boating incidents in which 22 persons lost their lives. Twelve of these people were boat operators and 10 were passengers.      
Eighteen of the 22 victims were not wearing Personal Floatation Devices and in many of those incidents, the vessel either capsized or the victim fell overboard. Eight of the 20 fatal incidents involved either a canoe, kayak or sailboat.
Police says that regardless of what type of vessel you are in when the time comes and you really need that PFD, remember that "It won't work if you don't wear it".   Cold water poses another immediate threat to boaters who fall overboard or whose vessels capsize. 
Seven of last year’s boating deaths involved alcohol consumption.  The motto on the road is if you drink, don’t drive. It is the same on the water and so are the laws.
For more information about Safe Boating Awareness Week, visit the Canadian Safe Boating Council website.

On May 10th, the O.P.P. Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau, Drug Enforcement Unit and the Almaguin Highlands Ontario OPP executed a Controlled Drugs and Substances Act Search Warrant at a residence in Sprucedale.
Officers located an indoor cannabis marijuana grow op with a potential street value of over $120,000.  Two persons were arrested, charged and held in custody pending a bail hearing
Both Ian McLusky, age 52 yrs, of Burks Falls and Thomas Johnson, age 45 yrs, of Sprucedale have been charged with Production of a cannabis marijuana, & cannabis resin and Possession of cannabis marijuana & cannabis resin.

On Saturday morning police were called to an overpass bridge on Highway 11 just north of Burks Falls, with reports of graffiti.
Sometime overnight someone spray painted the bridge in black paint, which has since been cleaned up by the Ministry of Transportation of Ontario.
Anyone with any information on this crime is asked to contact OPP or Crime Stoppers.

A Parry Sound woman was charged on Saturday after she refused to provide a sample of her breath to Police. The West Parry Sound OPP conducted a traffic stop as the driver was suspected of drinking and driving.
Anne Jankowski, 66, from Parry Sound was charged with Fail to Provide Breath Sample.  She will appear at the Ontario Court of Justice Parry Sound on June 13, 2013 to answer to her change.

Canada Road Safety Week was officially kicked off on Parliament Hill on Friday where the Ontario Provincial Police  affirmed their commitment to support the national campaign goal of saving lives on Canada’s roads.   
Canada Road Safety Week runs from May 13-20, 2013.  Throughout the campaign, Canadian police services across the country come together to ramp up enforcement and raise awareness surrounding the Big Four major causes of death and injuries on roadways: impaired driving, aggressive driving, distracted driving and failure to wear or improper use of seat belts.

Its Policing week and the Ontario Provincial Police would like to remind everyone that crime prevention in communities across the province takes the leadership of many to be successful. 
The theme of Police Week is Walk the Digital Beat - A New Era of Engagement  More often, police agencies around the world are relying on social media to help educate the public about safety concerns, and to communicate with all members of the community in new ways.
Social Media is fast becoming an effective way for police to shape conversation by regularly tweeting and posting to Facebook and YouTube; just some of the tools which police have embraced to broaden their fight against crime and to keep people informed. 
The OPP remains committed to internet and online public safety, and remind people of the dangers that social media can bring.  Be cautious with what you post online, remember that nothing you share online is completely private, and always be aware of online scams and predators.
A new resource is available for teens aged 14 to 17 who may have already become victims of online abuse.  Young people are encouraged to visit www.needhelpnow.ca for help to cope with any difficult online situations.

The Almaguin Highlands OPP Detachment will be hosting an unused prescription drop off location on Prescription Drug Drop Off Day on Saturday, May 11, 2013 at the Sundridge/Strong arena between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
Citizens wishing to dispose of outdated, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs may do so anonymously without having to get out of their vehicles.
Police say that Ontarians are among the highest users of prescription medications containing narcotics in the country.  The number of deaths has risen due to drug misuse; often, young people will use medications found in their home medicine cabinets to get high. 
The Controlled Drug and Substances Act (CDSA) prohibits anyone from possessing oxycodone or any other prescribed medication without a prescription.

A concerned neighbour called 9-1-1 when he heard yelling between a man and a woman on Tuesday May 7. Police arrived at the residence and found two intoxicated parties; one male with a swollen lip. Further to their investigation, the female was placed under arrest and brought to the West Parry Sound OPP.
 She was charged with assault and released with a Promise to Appear. She will appear at the Ontario Court of Justice Parry Sound on May 16, 2013.  No names have been released.

Parry Sound OPP have arrested and charged 3 men with numerous Criminal Code offences.
1-    James DALZIEL, 26 years of age from Parry Sound is charged with:
-       2 counts of Assault with a Weapon
-       Unlawfully in a Dwelling House
-       2 counts of Administering Noxious Thing with Intent to Annoy
The accused turned himself into Midland OPP and he has been remanded into custody with his next scheduled court appearance on May 16, 2013.
2-    James SMITH, 60 years of age from Parry Sound is charged with:
-       Unlawfully in a Dwelling House
-       Assault with a Weapon
The accused will appear at the Ontario Court of Justice Parry Sound on June 13, 2013.
3-    Kevin SMITH, 51 years of age from Parry Sound is charged with:
-       Obstruct Resist Peace Officer
The accused will appear at the Ontario Court of Justice Parry Sound on June 13, 2013.

Early this morning Bracebridge OPP responded to a call of a wrong way driver travelling northbound in the southbound lanes near a construction area north of Gravenhurst. A second motorist called in to report the wrong way driver and had to pull off to the shoulder to avoid a collision with the vehicle.
The OPP responded quickly to the calls for assistance observing the suspect wrong way vehicle at Highway 11 and Muskoka Road 117 still travelling in the wrong direction. Officers followed the suspect vehicle remaining in the northbound lanes attempting to get the drivers attention utilizing the police cruiser loud speaker, but the vehicle failed to stop continuing along the roadway in the wrong direction.
The Huntsville OPP assisted successfully closing the highway to south bound traffic. With the highway closed, Bracebridge officers initiated a pursuit following the suspect vehicle northbound in the southbound lanes.
A rolling block was initiated by officers boxing in the wrong way driver just north of Alpine Ranch Road.
No one was injured during the incident, and the wrong way driver was arrested at the scene.
Subsequently 55 year old Calvin Sararas of South River has been charged with Impaired operation of a motor vehicle, Exceeding 80 mg of alcohol, & Failing to stop for police
Sararas is scheduled to attend Bracebridge court on May 28, 2013 to answer to the charges.

On Saturday Huntsville OPP were conducting stationary radar at Hwy 11 & 141 when a black KIA Ronda was travelling north on highway #11 and was clocked at a high rate 169km/h in a 100km/h zone.
The vehicle was stopped and the driver was found to have been drinking.  As a result of the investigation Michael Robertson, 40, of Bracebridge, Ontario has been charged with Impaired Operation of a Motor Vehicle and having more than 80mgs of alcohol per 100mltrs of blood under the Criminal Code of Canada.  The accused also faces charges of Stunt Driving under the Highway Traffic Act.  He will appear in Huntsville court on May 15, 2013 to answer to his charges.

OPP are searching for unknown person(s) after they were dispatched to the Town of Kearney to investigate a cat that had been injured by a pellet gun.  The incident occurred on Thursday May 2nd.  Police report that someone shot the cat but the cat did not suffer any life threatening injuries. 
Anyone with information about this crime or any other crime is asked to call their local Police or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS.

An Oro-Medonte Vehicle check led  to Drug Charges after Barrie OPP checked onthe well-being of a driver passed out behind the wheel at 7:30AM Saturdaymorning, on Highway 11. Police discovered the driver who had stopped for a naphad Marihuana. Raymond Carle, 33,  ofRichmond Hill is charged with Possession Schedule II Cannabis Marijuana. He isscheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice located in Barrie on June17th 2013.

The West Parry Sound OPP arrested a male following recent comparisons made by the Centre of Forensic Science from evidence collected at the scene of a break out nearly 2 years ago.
On Sunday October 30th 2011 the owner of Wellington's Pub and Grill responded to a motion alarm inside the restaurant and found a person inside. A struggle ensued and the suspect was able to escape.
Avery Nickerson, 29 years of age of Parry Sound, was charged with break out of a place, theft under $5,000, assault cause bodily harm, & disguise with intent.
The accused is currently in custody pending a bail hearing.  The investigation is continuing.

Now that spring like weather is upon us, boaters are anxious to get their boats in the water.  Huntsville OPP has concerns this year with higher water levels and more debris than normal floating in our lakes, rivers and canals.

OPP says that sometimes it isn’t what you can see in the water that is an issue, but what is just below the surface that can be the biggest danger.  Huntsville OPP would like to remind boaters to take extra care in the waters until water levels have returned to normal.

The West Parry Sound OPP will be hosting a collection location on Prescription Drug Drop Off Day on Saturday, May 11, 2013 at the parking lot across from the Parry Sound Town Hall located at 52 Seguin St Parry Sound between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
OPP report that Ontarians are among the highest users of prescription medications containing narcotics in the country.  The number of deaths has risen due to drug misuse; often, young people will use medications found in their home medicine cabinets to 'get high'.
Anyone wishing to dispose of outdated, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs may do so anonymously without having to get out of their vehicles.  The drug drop off day is May 11th.

Barrie OPP  were dispatched to a complaint of an indecent act on Booth St on Tuesday night.   A female complainant advised a man dressed in a wig and dark glasses had exposed himself to her in the parking lot. The vehicle was stopped a short time later by officers and as a result of the investigation William Ritchie,  47 of Severn Twp. is charged with Indecent Act. He is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice located in Barrie on June 10.

OPP report that too often, members of the public are being scammed by persons identifying themselves as representatives from Water Heater, Home Heating, Home Repair, Driveway Sealers or Phone Companies, and the list goes on.
Police says that they always arrive at your door sometime in the late afternoon, early evenings or on weekends to discuss their product. They offer reduced rates, special bonus offers and prizes using the pretence of examining past bills or present equipment to get your name on a contract or sometimes just to get into your home.
Police advise that you should ask to see company identification, if they fail to provide it ask them to leave.  If you are interested in what the door-to-door salesperson has to offer and before you pay any money or sign any contract, take the time to find out about the business they represent and the product.
Don’t be pressured by a Limited Time Offer.  If you are unsure of the information or the seller, contact the Competition Bureau, Consumer Affairs office or the Better Business Bureau.
Remember, if it sounds Too Good to Be True, it usually is!