Grenville County OPP Weekly Police Reports – May 9th to May 15th

Grenville Cty. – Police reports from the Grenville OPP from May 9th to 15th, 2023.

Impaired Charges Laid:

Kemptville – On May 13, 2023, at approximately 1:30 p.m. officers of the Grenville County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a driver sleeping in a vehicle in a parking lot in the Municipality of North Grenville.

After speaking with the driver, the officer observed what appeared to be open liquor within the vehicle. As a result of the investigation, a 52-year-old man from Jasper was charged with;

· Possession of a Schedule l Substance – Methamphetamine

· Have care or control of a vehicle with cannabis readily available

· Having care or control of a motor vehicle with liquor readily available

· Possess unmarked cigarettes

The driver was released and is scheduled to appear at the Brockville Ontario Court of Justice at a later date.

Kemptville – On May 13, 2023, shortly after 7:30 p.m., officers from Grenville County OPP responded to a traffic complaint of a pickup truck all over the road travelling on County Road 43 in the Municipality of North Grenville. The driver and vehicle were located in a parking lot a short time later. After a brief investigation, the driver was arrested and taken to a nearby detachment.

The driver, aged 60, from North Grenville, was charged under the Criminal Code (CC) with:

· Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs

· Failure or refusal to comply with the demand

· Obstruct Peace Officer

· Driver Motor Vehicle – no licence

· Fail to Surrender Insurance Card

· Fail to produce a permit

· Driving while under suspension

The driver was released and is scheduled to appear at the Brockville Ontario Court of Justice at a later date.

Prescott – On May 13, 2023, at around 8:00 p.m. officers from the Grenville County Detachment of the OPP were called after a 49-year-old person from Prescott had been struck by a car on the sidewalk. The driver, who was in a domestic relationship with the victim, was arrested and taken to a nearby detachment for further testing. The victim was taken to hospital with minor injuries.

The 54-year-old accused from Augusta was charged with;

· Operation causing bodily harm

· Assault with a weapon – spousal

· Aggravated Assault – spousal

· Dangerous Operation causing bodily harm

· Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)

He was released and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Brockville at a later date.

Door to Door:

This time of year many residents often consider accepting the services of door-to-door salespersons with regards to re-sealing driveways etc. The public is reminded that before you hear a sales or fundraising pitch and open your door to a salesperson or canvasser, remember:

· Ask for a photo ID and get the name of the person and the business/charity

· Never share personal information (e.g., an electricity or gas bill)

· If you ask a salesperson to leave, they must leave right away. If you feel unsafe, call the local police

· look at the company name on the salesperson’s business card and promotional material and see if it matches the company name on the proposed contract

· Ask for references and check out work completed on neighbouring properties

If there is a question as to the legitimacy of the canvasser the Canadian Anti-Fraud agency can be contacted. Suspicious canvassers and/or salespeople can also be reported to the OPP at 1-888-310-1122.

Anyone who believes someone is driving impaired should call 911 or 1-888-310-1122 OR CRIME STOPPERS AT 1-800-222-8477. Your call could save a life!