Essex:
On Friday March 5th, 2010 around 9:30 pm Essex OPP conducted a R.I.D.E program at County Rd 11 in McGregor, and County Rd 20 E in Harrow. Police checked 80 vehicles, administered one roadside screening device test, with 100 % compliance.
On Saturday March 6th, 2010 around 7:30 pm Essex OPP responded to a break and enter in the 70 block of Brien Ave in Essex. Police observed 3 males in the fenced area of the property. Police were approached and advised that one of the males was seen discharging a fire extinguisher in the air. Police arrested and charged 2 males (17, 18) from Essex, and one male (17) from Lakeshore under the trespass to property act, and were released unconditionally.
Kingsville:
On Friday March 5th, 2010 around 11:30 pm Kingsville OPP responded to a suspicious person in the 200 block of Owenwood Dr. Police advised that a citizen out walking a dog observed a male exit the neighbour’s shed and run onto Heritage Rd. The male is described as white, in his 20’s, wearing a brown coat, possibly with plaid, and a back pack. Anyone with information is asked to contact Kingsville OPP at 519-733-2345 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
On Saturday March 6th, 2010 around 6:00 pm Kingsville responded to an impaired driver travelling south on Division Rd. Police advised that a citizen called in to report that a 2009 grey Chevrolet Silverado was weaving over the centre line. Police located the vehicle and the male driver (52) from Kingsville was arrested and charged for impaired operation of a motor vehicle, operation of a motor vehicle with over 80 blood alcohol content, and fail to comply with an undertaking. The male was held for a show cause hearing.
On Saturday March 6th, 2010 around 1:30 Kingsville OPP conducted a R.I.D.E program at County Rd 29. Police checked 48 vehicles with 100 % compliance.
Lakeshore:
On Saturday March 6th, 2010 around 2:00 pm Lakeshore OPP responded to a theft in the 1000 block of Lilydale Ave in Lakeshore. Police advised that sometime overnight unknown suspect(s) entered a locked garage and stole a SRM power computer from a bicycle, valued at over $2500.00. Anyone with information is asked to contact Lakeshore OPP at 519-728-1810 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
Tecumseh:
On Saturday March 6th, 2010 around 2:00 am Tecumseh OPP attempted to stop a vehicle on County Rd 19 at St Gregory’s in Tecumseh. Police activated emergency lights, and siren and the vehicle failed to stop. The driver struck 4 parked vehicles during the pursuit, and finally crashed into bushes on Meander St. Two males fled westbound on foot. Canine and ERT were to track the area with negative results. Through further investigation with, Tecumseh OPP and the Essex County OPP Youth Crime Unit, a male youth 17 yrs old from Tecumseh was arrested and charged with 1) dangerous operation of a motor vehicle 2) take motor vehicle without owner’s consent, and 3) flight from police officer. The youth was released on a promise to appear, and undertaking with an April 16, 2010 court date in Windsor Courts.