Media Release
(SOUTH BRUCE PENINSULA, ON) On May 9, 2022, at 12:28 p.m., the Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of an erratic driver on George Street in the Town of Wiarton.
While on route, an OPP officer spotted the motor vehicle, and initiated a traffic stop. The officer spoke to the driver and determined that they had been consuming alcohol. The driver was placed under arrest and transported to a local OPP detachment where further testing was administered.
The Grey Bruce OPP have charged a 31 year old from Neyaashiinigmiing First Nation with the following offences:
· Operation while impaired
· Failure or refusal to comply with demand
The accused was released and will appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Owen Sound at a later date.
CHARGES LAID FOLLOWING DOMESTIC ALTERCATION
(SOUTH BRUCE PENINSULA, ON) On May 6, 2022, at 4:33 p.m., the Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of an altercation in the Town of South Bruce Peninsula.
Police arrived on scene and placed an individual under arrest.
The Grey Bruce OPP have charged a 35-year-old female from South Bruce Peninsula with assault.
The accused was released and will appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Owen Sound at a later date.
Victims of domestic violence are not alone. If you, or someone you know, is in need of support, there are local resources available to help. One organization you can contact is Victim Services Bruce Grey Perth at 1-866-376-9852
If you are in immediate crisis, dial 9-1-1.
ASSAULT CHARGE LAID AFTER DOMESTIC DISPUTE
(SOUTH BRUCE PENINSULA, ON) On May 8, 2022 at 5:58 p.m., the Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of an altercation in the Town of South Bruce Peninsula.
Police arrived on scene and placed an individual under arrest.
The Grey Bruce OPP have charged a 68-year-old female from South Bruce Peninsula with assault.
The accused was released and will appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Owen Sound at a later date.
OPP RELEASES AT-FAULT DATA LINKED TO MOTORCYCLE FATALITIES
(ORILLIA, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has released data that points to who was at fault in the collisions that cost close to 350 motorcyclists their lives over the past 10 years.
Between 2012 and 2021, the OPP investigated 326 fatal motorcycle incidents that claimed the lives of 342 motorcyclists. Over the 10-year period, the motorcyclists who died were reportedly the at-fault driver in 60.7 per cent of the crashes, with 39.3 per cent of those who were at fault being drivers of other vehicles.
One hundred and twenty (120) of the fatalities were collisions that involved a single motorcycle, with at least one other vehicle being implicated in the other 222 deaths.
The data is a stark reminder that there can be zero risks and errors on the part of motorcyclists and that even the safest, most defensive riders must rely on nearby motorists exercising the same degree of safety in order to avoid causing a deadly crash.
Excessive speed, failing to yield right of way and driver inattention remain lead contributing factors in OPP-investigated motorcycle fatalities every year.
With Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month marking the start of peak riding season, motorcyclists and other drivers need to watch out for each other at all times and be mindful that motorcycle safety is the responsibility of every driver.
The OPP is reminding motorcyclists and drivers that sharing the road responsibly, observing posted speed limits and keeping alcohol, drugs and distractions off our roads are vital to reducing the number of motorcycle collisions, injuries and deaths.
The OPP encourages motorcyclists to follow them on social media throughout the month to view some helpful motorcycle safety videos aimed at both new and experienced riders.
QUICK FACTS
-Riders between 45-54 years of age accounted for the highest number of motorcycle deaths on OPP-patrolled roads in the last 10 years.
-The OPP responded to 34 fatal motorcycle collisions in 2021, which claimed the lives of 35 motorcyclists.
OPP REMINDING RESIDENTS TO BE VIGILANT AGAINST SCAMMERS
If It Seems Too Good To Be True,
It Probably Is
(GREY BRUCE, ON) – Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are urging citizens to stay vigilant against scammers following a recent spike in reports of frauds and scams encountered online and by phone.
Savvy con artists can create very convincing scams to trick you into giving them money. They can be very convincing and pretend to work for an established, well-known business, or even a branch of the government. They will often have some basic information about you before they call.
Grey Bruce OPP are sharing some tips from the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CAFC) to help raise awareness and prevent further victims of Fraud:
• Counterfeit Merchandise – watch out for flashy ads directing you to a website that looks like a legitimate business
• Selling Goods & Services Online – be suspicious of over payments and ensure you have a legitimate payment before you send the product
• Crypto Investments – con artists use social media and fraudulent websites. Do your homework before you consider sending money. Verify the company’s registry using the National Registration Tool: www.aretheyregistered.ca
• Romance Scams – an attractive fake identity, loving messages and sweet promises help a con artist maximize their payday
• Online Shopping – Fake ads are posted for items that do not exist. The listing price is usually “too good to be true”
• Phishing Emails and Texts – Con artists send out messages from a recognizable source. A financial institution, shipping company, Telecommunications Company, service provider, etc. asking you to submit or confirm your identity. They may include a malicious link embedded in the message
• Secret Santa – gift exchange typically posted on social media. Sending one gift leads to receiving multiple gifts in return. The exchange collects some of your personal information and pyramid schemes are illegal in Canada
• Prize Notifications – you receive a letter, phone call, or online message that you’re the big winner. Simply confirm your personal information and cover the fees to collect your prize. Remember: you can’t win a contest that you didn’t enter in the first place
• Emergency Scam – someone close to you reaches out with an urgent need for money, but you have to keep it a secret. Always take the time to verify that this is a legitimate contact and not a con artist pretending to be someone your care about
• Gift Cards – have become a popular and convenient way to give a gift. Think of them like cash – once exchanged, it’s unlikely you’ll ever get your money back. They are not meant for payments and no legitimate business (or branch of the Government) will request them, especially under pressure
• Identity Theft – this is a hectic time of year. Make sure you keep your wallet on your person and always protect your Personal Identification Number (PIN)
• Identity Fraud – con artists love a good shopping spree – especially with your name and money. Call your financial institution and the credit bureaus, Equifax Canada and TransUnion Canada, as soon as you notice: suspicious activity on your statement, unauthorized activity on your credit report, bills from service providers you don’t use, letters approving or declining credit you didn’t apply for and re-routed mail.
Pay close attention to any unsolicited contact. Whether it’s a knock on the door, phone call, letter, fax or email – always verify the contact is legitimate before you ever consider sending money or any form of gift card. This is your best defense against Fraud.
Remember: it’s your money; you work hard to earn it, so work hard to protect it.
Anyone interested in more information on fraud can contact the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre at 1-888-495-8501 or visit them online at http://www.antifraudcentre.ca/.
