March 30th 2010

Between March 21st and March 28th 2010 the Shelburne Police Service responded to 55 calls for service.  Below are some of the highlights:

Domestic Results in Charges

On March 24th 2010 the Shelburne Police Service were contacted in regards to a domestic dispute.  As a result of the investigation a 33-year-old male from Shelburne was arrested and charged with Assault and Sexual Assault.  He was released form custody and given a court date in Orangeville. 

The name of the accused is not being released in order to protect the victim.
 

Unwanted Party is Arrested and Charged 

On March 27th 2010 the Shelburne Police Service responded to a report of an unwanted person at a residence.  Police attended and discovered that the unwanted person was on a condition not to be consuming alcohol.  As a result, 51-year-old Frank Liczner of Orangeville was arrested and charged accordingly.  He was released from custody and given a court date in Orangeville.
 

Warm Weather is Here – Watch for Children on Bicycles

As spring and warmer weather arrives the Shelburne Police Service would like to take this time to remind parents and children about bicycle safety.  All persons under the age of 18 must wear an approved helmet, and if the rider is under the age of 16 it’s the parent’s duty to ensure a proper helmet is worn.  It has been shown that a bicycle helmet reduces the risk of serious head injury by 85%.  All bicycles must comply with safety regulations set out in the Highway Traffic Act.  Parents, please take time to ensure that your children’s bicycles and equipment are in proper working order.   The Shelburne Police Service would like to provide you with the following “10 Smart Routes to Bicycle Safety".

  1. Assure bicycle readiness: make sure your bicycle is adjusted properly.
  2. Always check brakes before riding.
  3. See and be seen.
  4. Avoid biking at night.
  5.  If you must bike at night make sure you are well lit using both head and tail lights.
  6. Go with the flow. The safe way is the right way.
  7. Check for traffic. Always be aware of the traffic around you.
  8. Learn rules of the road. Obey traffic laws.
  9. Use both front and back brakes when braking.  Using only front brakes can cause you to flip over your bicycle.
  10. Stay alert. Always keep a lookout for obstacles in your path such as uneven pavement, sewer grates and doors opening on parked cars
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For more tips on bicycle safety and information please check out the Shelburne Police Service website at www.shelburnepolice.com.

Furthermore, the Shelburne Police Service Bicycle Rodeo will be launched shortly.  Press Releases will be published at the time so stay tuned!