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Fire Ban for North Hastings and South Algonquin

mclegg@1051edfm.com (Maggie) — Sat, 26 May 2012 12:10:02 +0000

A fire ban has been issued for all of the North Hastings and South Algonquin areas. There can be no burning of any kind during this time. Remember, you can be held responsible for the cost of a fire department putting out any fire you start.

Restricted Fire Zones in Effect in the Township of Madawaska And The Township of Brudenell, Lyndoch and Raglan

you@youdomain.com (editor) — Fri, 25 May 2012 18:53:48 +0000

Madawaska Valley Township and the Township of Brudenell, Lyndoch and Raglan are currently in a restricted fire zone and no open air burning is permitted until further notice. That means no campfires and no recreational fires. There are also no burning permits being issued.

Bonnechere Valley Township Home Invasion Update

you@youdomain.com (editor) — Thu, 24 May 2012 12:51:18 +0000

As a result of the on-going investigation into a home invasion in Bonnechere Valley Township, one suspect has been further charged and a new suspect is facing multiple charges. Chase Kauffeldt of Greater Madawaska Valley Township, who is already facing three charges in the home invasion case, has been additionally charged with Assault with a Weapon.

Investigating officers have now charged 29 year-old Jason Pereira, of Bonnechere Valley Township, with Assault with a Weapon and Assault Causing Bodily Harm in an assault case in Greater Madawaska Township. A search warrant was then used and as a result Pereira has been further charged with Possession of Marihuana, Production of Marihuana, Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking, Possession of Ammunition while Prohibited, Possession of a Conducted Energy Weapon while Prohibited from Possessing Weapons, Unauthorized Possession of a Weapon and Possession of Stolen Property. The investigation is continuing.

Bancroft OPP Report Several Break, Enter and Thefts

you@youdomain.com (editor) — Thu, 24 May 2012 12:50:32 +0000

Bancroft OPP is reporting several Break, Enter and Thefts. On Friday the 18^th sometime between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. a residence on Hastings Street South in Bancroft, was forcibly entered and Cuban currency was stolen.

Sometime between May 14^th and May 18^th a seasonal residence on Ingram Road in Wollaston Township was forcibly entered. A generator and some alcohol were reported stolen.

And a yellow canoe was stolen from a residence on Maxwell Settlement Road in Bancroft. Anyone with any information about these thefts is asked to call the Bancroft OPP or CRIMESTOPPERS.

Haliburton County - Discretionary Benefits Capped

you@youdomain.com (editor) — Thu, 24 May 2012 12:49:57 +0000

The County of Haliburton has a tough decision ahead. In the recent provincial budget, funding for social assistance programs is to be reduced, effective July 1st. This means that the county will either have to spend money not in their budget to keep things the way they are, or cut back services. One service that could be hit hard is the year-old Volunteer Dental Outreach program. Council agreed to fund the difference until October 1st and while reviewing the benefits currently provided.

Preliminary Hearing begins for Minden Homicide

you@youdomain.com (editor) — Wed, 23 May 2012 12:20:15 +0000

The preliminary hearing is set to begin Monday for the four men accused in the murder of Ryan Kennedy, and the attempted murder of an unidentified man, both of Minden. Nathanial Cain, Tin Wai Hong, Raphael Guerra and Mason Gillard-Gatza will appear before a judge in Oshawa to determine if there is enough evidence to go to trial. All four Toronto men were arrested last fall, soon after the deadly assault took place in the South Lake area of Minden.

Three Men Charged in Home Invasion

you@youdomain.com (editor) — Wed, 23 May 2012 12:18:37 +0000

Three men are facing charges after a home invasion in Bonnechere Valley Township. On May 20^th, Killaloe OPP, the Renfrew County Crime Unit and the East Region Identification unit were called to a residence on Constant Lake Road in Bonnechere Valley Township on a complaint of a home invasion. The accused parties apparently used a motor vehicle to damage a side door and gain entry to the home. Charged with Break and Enter with intent to commit an indictable offence, Assault Cause Bodily harm and Forcible Confinement are 22 year-old Chase Kauffeldt of Greater Madawaska Valley Township, 29 year-old Matthew Kauffeldt, also of Greater Madawaska Valley Township, and 27 William O’Brien of Ottawa. Further charges are pending as the investigation is continuing.

North Kawartha an Facing Multiple Charges

you@youdomain.com (editor) — Wed, 23 May 2012 12:18:03 +0000

A North Kawartha Township man is facing several charges after Bancroft OPP responded to a crash on McGillvray Road in Highlands East. Very early on Saturday morning police arrived at the scene and located a Ford pickup truck that had been involved in a collision and arrested the driver. Charged with Impaired operation of a motor vehicle, Operating a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol rating over 80 milligrams, Driving a motor vehicle with no insurance and Driving while suspended is 22 year old Jason Montgomery-Lethangue. He is to appear in Bancroft court in June.

Minden Man to Appear in Court in July

you@youdomain.com (editor) — Wed, 23 May 2012 12:17:17 +0000

A 27 year-old Minden man is facing charges after rolling his vehicle. On the afternoon of Saturday May 19^th, Haliburton OPP was called to the intersection of Bobcaygeon Road and Scotch Line Road West, north of the village of Minden. Police discovered a white SUV that had rolled over onto a residential lawn. Officers determined that the driver of the SUV had been drinking alcohol. Charged with Impaired Driving and Driving with a Blood Alcohol Level over 80 milligrams, is Jordache Schuitemaker. He is to appear in Minden court in July to face the charges.

Collision Closes Highway 28 Holiday MOnday

you@youdomain.com (editor) — Tue, 22 May 2012 13:26:12 +0000

A serious single vehicle collision that sent one man to Toronto hospital by air-evac, closed Highway 28 on Monday May 21^st, between Big Cedar and Burleigh Falls. The highway was closed from approximately 8:30 a.m. until afternoon. The investigation is continuing and the OPP are asking any witnesses to call 1-888-310-1122.