February 2nd 2010

Between January 24^th until January 31^st, Shelburne Police responded to 60 calls for service.  Below are highlights of the calls for service.

Facebook Comments result in Charges

On January 26^th 2010, the Shelburne Police Service received a complaint from a school official of the Upper Grand District School Board.  A Facebook page had been created in relation to a high school musical that had been cancelled by school administration.  A message was posted that was threatening in nature towards the staff and students of Centre Dufferin District High School.  As a result of the investigation, 19-year-old Hugh Enson Elmes of Shelburne was arrested and charged with two counts of Criminal Harassment, two counts of Uttering Threats and two counts of Counselling the offence of Criminal Harassment.  He was released and given a court date in Orangeville.

Cst. Anthony Kilburn is the investigating officer.
 

Youths Charged After Police Observe Suspicious Activity

On January 29^th 2010 at 2:16AM, the Shelburne Police Service observed two vehicles in the parking lot of a public school.  As the officer approached the vehicles, one immediately left the area.  The officer spoke with the 17-year old driver of the remaining vehicle and after a short conversation he was placed under arrest for Impaired Operation of a Motor Vehicle.  He was transported to the police office and as a result of the breath tests was issued a three day suspension.  He was issued two tickets, one for person under 19 years consuming alcohol and for a G2 violation – driving with a BAC above zero.

A 17-year-old passenger in the vehicle was found to have been consuming alcohol and was charged with person under 19 years consuming alcohol.

The second vehicle was quickly located by another officer and stopped on Main Street.  The 17-year-old driver was found to have been consuming alcohol.  He was also charged with person under 19 years consuming alcohol and for a G2 violation – driving with a BAC above zero.

Cst. Jason Storey and Cst. Anthony Kilburn are the investigating officers.
 

Impaired Driving during Evening Results in Arrest

On January 29^th 2010 at 7:05PM, the Shelburne Police Service observed a vehicle fail to stop at a stop sign on Marie Street at Cedar Street.  The vehicle was observed fishtailing and was subsequently stopped by police.  Police had a short conversation with the driver and as a result he was placed under arrest for Impaired Driving.  He was transported to the Shelburne Police station where two samples of his breath showed he was over the legal limit.  Charged with Impaired Operation and Over 80 mgs is 40-year-old, Terry Clarke of Shelburne.  He was released and given a court date in Orangeville. 

Cst. Craig Morash is the investigating officer.
 

Snowmobile Complaints Up – Police to Step up Enforcement

Every winter the Shelburne Police Service receives numerous complaints from residents in the Town of Shelburne about snowmobiles.  Police want to remind all people operating snowmobiles that they are not to drive in any parks in Town.

Shelburne Police will be conducting numerous checks on the snowmobile trails for offences under the Criminal Code, Liquor Licence Act and Motorized Snow Vehicles Act during the next few months.

Operating a snowmobile while impaired is the same criminal offence as driving a car while impaired.  You will be charged with Impaired Operation of a Motor Vehicle and risk losing your licence, face jail time and pay a large fine.

Speeding on trails has also been reported to police.  Adults and children alike use the snowmobile trails for walking, skiing and snow shoeing during the winter months.  Traveling over 50km/hr on public trails carries a fine of $110.

All operators of snowmobiles must have a valid trail permit.  Failure to display your trail permit carries a fine of $240. 

All operators of snowmobiles must carry a driver’s licence or a Motorized Snow Vehicles licence and produce it upon the demand by police.  All operators must stop for police when directed to do so.  Failing to Stop could result in Criminal charges.

Winter Parking By-Law Still in Effect

From December 1^st until March 31^st between the hours of 12:00AM until 8:00AM, the Town of Shelburne has issued a by-law prohibiting parking on streets.  This is to assist members of the Town Works Department while clearing snow.  During times when it is not snowing, members of the Town Works are removing snow banks to ensure the safety of motorists and pedestrians.

Also a reminder that blocking sidewalks is prohibited at all times.  This is to ensure pedestrians can safely walk from place to place without walking on the street.  This becomes even more important during the winter months as children are forced to walk on the roadway.  This causes problems with traffic flow and affects everyone’s safety. 

By blocking sidewalks during winter months it interferes with snow removal as well.

Police want to remind residents of these parking infractions.  Police will be enforcing these violations during the winter months.

For further information, please check out the Town of Shelburne website at http://www.townofshelburne.on.ca