Suspicious fires in abandoned building at former Centralia College

DATE: December 22, 2011

ARSON TO ABANDONED BUILDING

(SOUTH HURON, ON)  On December 21, 2011 Huron County OPP officers and the South Huron Fire Department were notified of a suspicious fire occurrence located on Airport Line in Huron Park.  The fires were found inside the abandoned dormitory building at the former Centralia College.  The fires were discovered on December 19, 2011 by the property manager and some maintenance workers.

Two fires and two attempted fire scenes were located inside the dormitory.  At this point, the dollar value of the property damage is not known.

Any person with information regarding the person(s) responsible for this incident should immediately contact the Ontario Provincial Police at 1-888-310-1122.

Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000.  LP11358082

3-DAY SUSPENSION

(HOWICK, ON) – On December 21, 2011 at approximately 10:30 p.m. Huron County OPP officers were conducting a R.I.D.E (Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere) check on Centre Street in Wroxeter when a Chevrolet pickup entered the checkpoint.  Officers spoke with the driver and noted the driver had been drinking alcohol.  A 3 day driver’s licence suspension was issued following a warn reading at the roadside.  Motorists are reminded that impaired driving by alcohol or drug is an unacceptable threat to public safety.  Huron County OPP has a zero tolerance for drinking and driving.

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THEFT OF MEAT PIES

(SOUTH HURON, ON)  On December 21, 2011 Huron OPP officers were notified of a break, enter and theft to a residence located on Somertime Street in South Huron.  The victim reported the theft occurred on December 10, 2011 between 4:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.  The thief entered an unlocked garage and made entry into the residence.

The owner reports the thief stole 10 meat pies from the freezer and a silver bracelet valued at $50.

Any person with information regarding this incident should immediately contact Huron OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or (519) 524-8314.

Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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