SOUTH HURON – The Exeter OPP detachment is hosting a community open house to give folks a close-up look at local policing next week.
Thursday, June 28, from noon to 4 p.m., everyone is encouraged to stop by and check out the recently renovated detachment located at 245 Main St.
Meet OPP specialty unit members such as: an OPP K9 dog and handler, Emergency Response Team members, and Marine Officers. Officers will also be showing off some of Huron OPP’s specialty vehicles including ATVs, vessels, and snow machines.
The Huron-Perth Crime Stoppers coordinator and Huron Victim Services staff will also be on site to promote their programs.
As an added bonus, the Huron County Health Unit will have trained staff on site to check child safety seats and assist with proper installation.
Refreshments and snacks will be provided by the building owners, the Exeter Mason Club.
RACING CHARGE LAID
BLUEWATER - On June 21, 2012 at approximately 9:45 p.m. a Huron County OPP officer conducting moving RADAR patrol observed a black Toyota Corolla travelling westbound on Mill Road near Bannockburn Line at an extremely high rate of speed. The officer activated the RADAR and a speed of 168 km/h was obtained; 78 km/h above the posted 90km/h speed limit.
A 22-year-old from Waterloo, ON has been issued a summons for racing a motor vehicle. He has a scheduled court appearance on Aug. 21, 2012 at Ontario Provincial Offences Court – Goderich. His driver’s licence was suspended for seven days and his motor vehicle was impounded for seven days.
ATV OPERATOR CHARGED WITH IMPAIRED AND OVER 80
ASHFIELD-COLBORNE-WAWANOSH – On June 16, 2012 at approximately 9:45 p.m. a Huron County OPP officer observed an ATV driving around Port Albert at high speeds. The officer was able to stop the driver of a Can-Am Outlander ATV on Bluewater Veterans Highway at Young’s Point Road.
Upon speaking with the male driver, the officer noted the driver had been drinking alcohol. A 31-year-old from Kitchener has been charged with impaired driving and driving a motor vehicle with over 80 mgs of alcohol. A court date is scheduled for Aug. 13, 2012 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich. His vehicle has been impounded for seven days and he received an automatic 90-day driver’s licence suspension.
