Norfolk OPP have charged three people and seized illicit drugs, weapons and currency after executing a search warrant July 28 at West Street and Nelson Street addresses in Simcoe.
A 48-year-old Norfolk County man faces charges of possession of cocaine, percocet, hydrocodone as well as unauthorized possession of a weapon and possession of a firearm or ammunition contrary to a prohibition order.
A 66-year-old Norfolk County man has been charged with possession of methylphenidate (ritalin), possession of cocaine for the purposes of trafficking, possession of lysesrgic acid diethylamide (LSD) and possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5,000.
Norfolk OPP has also charged a 43-year-old Norfolk County woman with possession of cocaine.
“Our Community Street Crimes Unit has been very effective with proactive illicit drug investigations,” Insp. Jodi Kays, Detachment Commander of Norfolk OPP, said in a media release. “This is yet another example that highlights how the police and the community continue to work in partnership to resolve crime.”
Police are continuing to investigate and anticipate further arrests surrounding these investigations.
Anyone with information about illegal drug activity is urged to contact the Norfolk County OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Those who wish to remain anonymous, can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or leave an anonymous online message at the tips link at www.helpsolvecrime.com where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000
Don’t leave pets in vehicles: OPP
Norfolk OPP is reminding residents to never leave pets unattended in a vehicle.
“If it’s too hot for you, it’s too hot for them,” Const. Ed Sanchuk, of Norfolk OPP, said Tuesday.
On a day when the temperature is 26 C, the temperature inside a vehicle parked in the shade reaches 32 C. If the vehicle is left in the sun, the temperature inside can reach 71 C, Sanchuk said.
“This is extremely hot and can be devastating to pets,” Sanchuk said.
Dogs and cats pant to cool themselves but this doesn’t work when they are surrounded by heat. On hot summer days, the air and upholstery in a vehicle can heat up to high temperatures making it impossible for pets to cool themselves.
Pets would be more comfortable left at home, Sanchuk said.
Sanchuk reminded residents that pets are dependent on their owners for proper care including food, shelter and water.
Those who mistreat animals can be charged with causing unnecessary suffering and injure or endanger an animal with the mistreatment of animals. Both charges carry a maximum sentence of five years in jail upon conviction.
As well, those who mistreat animals can also be charged with neglect, which carries a maximum sentence of two years in jail.
Anyone who leaves an animal unattended in a motor vehicle faces a find of up to $490 under Norfolk County’s care and control of animals by law, Sanchuk said.
Stolen flat license
Norfolk County OPP are investigating the theft of a front license plate from a parked vehicle.
The theft took place sometime between 8:30 am and 1 pm on July 30 at a Norfolk Street South address.
Provincial police are reminding residents to contact police immediately if they spot suspicious activity.
Anyone with information about the theft is asked to contact the Ontario Provincial Police at 1-888-310-1122. Those who wish to remain anonymous, can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or leave an anonymous online message at the tips link at www.helpsolvecrime.com where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000.
Boat, trailer stolen
A boat and trailer worth approximately $68,000 were stolen from a Hamilton Plank Road address in Port Dover, Norfolk OPP say.
The theft took place sometime between July 29 and July 31, police say.
The vessel is a 2022 black Legend F19, 20-foot power boat with a 115 hp Mercury motor. It was covered by a pale green tarp.
The 2022 trailer is also black, police say.
Police are continuing to investigate and are reviewing security surveillance footage in an attempt to identify those responsible.
Anyone with information is being asked to contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Those who wish to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or leave an anonymous online message at the tips link at www.helpsolvecrime.com where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.
Vehicle impounded
Norfolk OPP have impounded the vehicle of a 28-year-old Norfolk County man following a traffic stop at an Imperial Street, Delhi address on Sunday.
Police also suspended man’s driver’s license for 30 days.
The incident occurred just before 9 pm when the vehicle caught the attention of officers who were on patrol. The vehicle was stopped without incident and the driver was taken into custody.
Norfolk OPP subsequently charged the man with drive motor vehicle – perform stunt. Police also issued a three-day driver’s license suspension after the driver registered an alert on an approved screening device.
The driver was then given a 30-day driving suspension and the vehicle has been impounded for two weeks.