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MTO truck stopped in Apsley, OPP lay drinking driving charges

February 11, 2012
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MTO truck stopped in Apsley, OPP lay drinking driving charges

Ontario Provincial Police press release NORTH KAWARTHA Twp. – On Thursday February 9, 2012 at approximately 2:17 P.M. officers from the Peterborough County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) stopped and investigated a driving complaint involving the driver of a white Ontario Ministry of Transportation (MTO) Chevrolet Silverado on McFadden Road in the Village of Apsley. As a result of the investigation, a 42-year-old Apsley man has been charged for Impaired Driving and Driving with a Blood/Alcohol Level Exceeding the Legal Limit. He is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice located in Peterborough...

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Vehicles entered, items stolen in Bancroft area

February 2, 2012
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Vehicles entered, items stolen in Bancroft area

Ontario Provincial Police press release L’AMABLE – On Tuesday the 31st of January 2012, the Bancroft detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were dispatched to the report of vehicles entered in the L’Amable area. Sometime overnight several vehicles were entered on Grove Lane and Bay Lake road. Property reported stolen included a CB radio and GPS. Anyone with information about these thefts is encouraged to contact to contact the Bancroft OPP at 613-332-2112 or CRIMESTOPPERS at 1-800-222-8477. LOCK IT OR LOSE IT The Bancroft OPP would like to remind Bancroft and area residents...

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Bancroft police respond to many car crashes

January 31, 2012
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Bancroft police respond to many car crashes

Ontario Provincial Police press release BANCROFT — Between Friday the 27th and Sunday the 29th of January 2012, the Bancroft OPP responded to 7 motor vehicle collisions - On Friday the 27th of January the Bancroft OPP were dispatched to a single motor vehicle collision on West Diamond Lake Road in the Municipality of Hastings Highlands. Investigation revealed that an International snow plow truck entered the ditch and rolled. The driver, a 60 year old male of Bancroft, attended Quinte Healthcare North Hastings in a private vehicle. The driver sustained minor injury and no...

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Marmora man dead after car and transport truck crash on Highway 7

January 25, 2012
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Marmora man dead after car and transport truck crash on Highway 7

View Larger Map Ontario Provincial Police press release CORRECTION FROM OPP JAN. 30, 2012 – The correct identity of the driver killed in the collision on January 25 on Highway 7 is Robert Jaroslav MILEK age 19 years of Marmora not Jason Robert MILEK as previously reported.   UPDATED JAN. 26, 2012 — The driver involved in the collision on Highway 7 at Sama Park Road has been identified as Jason Robert Milek age 19 years of Marmora.  Milek’s Saturn ION was eastbound on Highway 7 when it crossed the centreline and was struck...

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Police called to 7 weekend car crashes in Bancroft area

January 23, 2012
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Police called to 7 weekend car crashes in Bancroft area

Ontario Provincial Police press release BANCROFT – Between Friday the 20th of January and Sunday the 22nd of January 2012, the Bancroft OPP responded to seven motor vehicle collisions. Three of the collisions involved two vehicles and four of the collisions were single vehicle. All of the collisions were property damage only. On Friday the 20th of January 2012, the Bancroft OPP was dispatched to a motor vehicle collision on Musclow-Greenview Road in the Municipality of Hastings Highlands. The collision involved a GMC pickup truck and a Saturn car. The driver of the car,...

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Drive safe this winter, OPP says: here’s some tips, videos

January 22, 2012
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Drive safe this winter, OPP says: here’s some tips, videos

Ontario Provincial Police press release PETERBOROUGH – Winter driving conditions have without a doubt arrived in back in parts of our area and motorists are urged to always be prepared for winter driving. Many locations in the throughout Peterborough County have already experienced an overnight accumulation of snow that has made early morning driving a challenge for some drivers. Motorists should also keep in mind those open areas that are traditionally known where white out conditions occur. As a reminder, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is pleased to offer a few winter safe driving...

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OPP offer these tips for safe winter snowmobile fun

January 19, 2012
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OPP offer these tips for safe winter snowmobile fun

Ontario Provincial Police press release BANCROFT – The Bancroft and area are well into the snowmobile season and the Bancroft OPP would like to remind snowmobile operators that they need to be responsible on area trails. Following a few basic tips can make your snowmobile ride safe and enjoyable.  Make sure that you carry your licence, ownership and insurance on your person. Stay on marked trails and respect private property. Obey the speed limit on trials. Don’t drink and drive. Trail permits are required if operating your machine on an Ontario Federation of Snowmobile...

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Be wary of deer on highways in Bancroft area, OPP say

January 9, 2012
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Be wary of deer on highways in Bancroft area, OPP say

BANCROFT – During the week of January 02nd – January 08th 2012, the Bancroft OPP responded to seven car/deer collisions in the Bancroft detachment area. The collisions occurred on South Baptiste Lake Road in Hastings Highlands, Highway 118 in Highlands East, Highway 62 in Limerick Township, Highway 28 in Highlands East and Highway 28 in the Town of Bancroft. All the collisions were property damage only. The Bancroft OPP wish to remind residents travelling in the area to be cautious of wildlife on and near the roads in the area. You can prevent wildlife...

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Apsley snowmobile crash injures Scarborough man

December 30, 2011
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Apsley snowmobile crash injures Scarborough man

Ontario Provincial Police press release NORTH KAWARTHA, Twp.  – Provincial Police are investigating a collision on McCoy Road south of County Road 504, east of Apsley on Wednesday December 28, 2011. The injured male, a 55 Scarborough man, was operating a 1997 Polaris Indy snow machine, traveling south on McCoy Road. He had just crested a rise on the roadway when he was forced to swerve to the right to avoid a Toyota Tacoma pick-up stopped on the road in front of him. The rider fell off his sled prior to impact and slid...

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ATV stolen from house in Highlands East

December 5, 2011
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ATV stolen from house in Highlands East

Ontario Provincial Police press release BANCROFT– On Friday the 02nd of December 2011, the Bancroft detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police received the report of an ATV theft from a residence on Loop Road in the Municipality of Highlands East. Sometime since the 25th of November 2011, a green and black Arctic Cat ATV was stolen. Anyone with information about this theft is encouraged to contact the Bancroft OPP at 613-332-2112 or CRIMESTOPPERS at 1-800-222-8477.

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