submitted by Grenville County OPP
Impaired charges laid
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 from Jasper was charged with:
- Possession of a Schedule l Substance – Methamphetamine
- Having care or control of vehicle with cannabis readily available
- Having care or control of a motor vehicle with liquor readily available
- Possession of unmarked cigarettes
The driver was released and is scheduled to appear at the Brockville Ontario Court of Justice at a later date.
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 traveling 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.
A 60-year-old from North Grenville was charged under the Criminal Code (CC) with:
- Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
- Failure or refusal to comply with demand
- Obstruction of Peace Officer
- Driver Motor Vehicle – no license
- Failure to surrender insurance card
- Failure to produce 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) – 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 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 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!
