Between April 25th and April 30th 2018, the West Grey Police Service responded to 55 calls for service.
Liquor Licence Act
On Friday April 27th 2018 at 9:28pm, Police conducted a traffic stop West Bound of Grey Road 4 in the area of Baseline Road in West Grey after it was observed to be travelling at a high rate of speed. Upon interception, Police noted open beer cans within the vehicle and for them to be accessible to the driver and passenger. Subsequent to Police investigation, the driver and passenger were both charged for Liquor License Act Offences. Police are reminding the public that should they have alcohol in the vehicle, it cannot be accessible to the driver at any time.
No Parking
New signage has been posted and no vehicle is allowed to be parked on the roadway fronting the hospital or clinic in Durham (College Street.) Every person who contravenes any provision of this by-law is guilty of an offence and on conviction is liable to a fine as provided for by the Provincial Offences Act. Police are reminding the public to be cognizant of the “No Parking” signs that have been posted.
Theft
Between the 25th and 26th day of April 2018, a jack stand, 24 mm wrench and a pair of average size vise grips along with 50 liters of diesel had been stolen from a tractor on Dutch Line Road. To gain access to the gas tank, suspects cut a hole in the plastic so that they could get all of the fuel. The owner estimates the total damage and property stolen to be valued at approximately $2000. This investigation is ongoing and anyone with information is asked to call Police at 519-371-6911 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 if you wish to remain anonymous.
Seatbelt Campaign
The April long weekend seatbelt campaign proved to be a success with several seat-belt charges being laid along with other Highway Traffic Act offences. Wearing a seat belt properly is a legal requirement for all motor vehicle drivers and passengers in Canada. Failure to heed to the law can have tragic results, approximately 25% of all people killed in automobile collisions were not wearing a seat belt at the time of the accident. We thank all community members who make a point of wearing their seatbelts and making our roadways a little safer.