Impaired charges laid

submitted by Grenville County OPP

On May 13, 2023 at approximately 1:30 p.m., officers of the Grenville County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a driver sleeping in a vehicle in a parking lot in the Municipality of North Grenville.

After speaking with the driver, the officer observed what appeared to be open liquor within the vehicle. As a result of the investigation, a 52-year-old from Jasper was charged with:

· Possession of a Schedule l Substance - Methamphetamine

· Having care or control of vehicle with cannabis readily available

· Having care or control of a motor vehicle with liquor readily available

· Possession of unmarked cigarettes

The driver was released and is scheduled to appear at the Brockville Ontario Court of Justice at a later date.

On May 13, 2023, shortly after 7:30 p.m., officers from Grenville County OPP responded to a traffic complaint of a pickup truck all over the road travelling on County Road 43 in the Municipality of North Grenville. The driver and vehicle were located in a parking lot a short time later. After a brief investigation, the driver was arrested and taken to a nearby detachment.

A 60-year-old from North Grenville was charged under the Criminal Code (CC) with:

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UPCOMING MEETINGS

COUNCIL MEETINGS

Please see the Council agenda for further details on how to participate in Council meetings. All Council meetings will be live streamed on YouTube at: youtube.com/user/NorthGrenville/ featured and on the Municipality’s website at: www.northgrenville.ca/meetings.

To make a deputation in relation to an item on the agenda, please provide your comments no later than two hours prior to the start of the meeting to clerk@northgrenville.on.ca Council agendas are available at: www.northgrenville.ca/meetings.

• Friday, June 2, 2023 at 12:00 p.m. (Closed Session) – Catered

Affairs

• Tuesday, June 6, 2023 at 6:30 p.m. (Open Session) – Council Chambers

COMMITTEE MEETINGS

Committees may be meeting in-person or virtually. Please see the Committee agenda for details on how to attend. Agendas can be found on the Municipal website at www.northgrenville.ca/meetings

• Environmental Action Advisory Committee – Monday, May 29, 2023 at 6:00 p.m.

• Arts and Culture Advisory Committee – Tuesday, May 30, 2023 at 5:00 p.m.

• Community and Economic Development Advisory Committee – Monday, June 5, 2023 at 3:30 p.m.

• Agriculture and Rural Affairs Advisory Committee – Wednesday, June 7, 2023 at 4:15 p.m.

Operation while impaired

- alcohol and drugs

· Failure or refusal to comply with demand

· Obstruction of Peace Officer

· Driver Motor Vehicle - no licence

· Failure to surrender insurance card

· Failure to produce permit

· Driving while under suspension

The driver was released and is scheduled to appear at the Brockville Ontario Court of Justice at a later date.

(PRESCOTT, ON) - On May 13, 2023 at around 8:00 p.m., officers from the Grenville County Detachment of the OPP were called after a 49 year old person from Prescott had been struck by a car on the sidewalk. The driver, who was in a domestic relationship with the victim, was arrested and taken to a nearby detachment for further testing. The victim was taken to hospital with minor injuries.

The 54-year-old accused from Augusta was charged with:

· Operation causing bodily harm

· Assault with a weapon

- spousal

· Aggravated Assault - spousal

· Dangerous Operation causing bodily harm

· Operation while impaired

- blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)

He was released and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Brockville at a later date.

Door to Door

This time of year, many residents often consider accepting the services of doorto-door salespersons with regards to re-sealing driveways etc. The public is reminded that before you hear a sales or fundraising pitch and open your door to a salesperson or canvasser, remember:

• ask for photo ID and get the name of the person and the business/charity

• never share personal information (e.g., an electricity or gas bill)

• if you ask a salesperson to leave, they must leave right away. If you feel unsafe, call local police

• look at the company name on the salesperson's business card and promotional material and see if it matches the company name on the proposed contract

• ask for references and check out work completed on neighbouring properties

If there is a question as to the legitimacy of the canvasser, the Canadian Anti-Fraud agency can be contacted. Suspicious canvassers and/or salespeople can also be reported to the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Anyone who believes someone is driving impaired should call 911 or 1-888310-1122 OR CRIME STOPPERS AT 1-800-2228477. Your call could save a life!

MAYOR’S ADDRESS

The North Grenville Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the Municipality of North Grenville, is hosting the annual Mayor’s Address on Thursday, May 25 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the North Grenville Municipal Centre. For more details and to register for the event visit www.northgrenville.ca

CIVIC AWARDS CEREMONY

The Civic Awards Program was established to recognize and honour the contributions and dedication of individuals and groups who make outstanding contributions to improving the quality of life for all those living and working in North Grenville.

Council will be hosting the 2022 Civic Awards ceremony and reception on Thursday, June 8 at 6:30 p.m. at the North Grenville Municipal Centre. Civic Award recipients, family, friends, colleagues and members of the public are all invited and encouraged to attend. Light refreshments will be served.

NORTH GRENVILLE IN BLOOM

North Grenville is participating in Communities in Bloom, which is a non-profit organization that aims to improve the aesthetic appeal of communities across Ontario. North Grenville is looking for residents and businesses to participate by sharing photos and details of their blooms. We will be putting together a profile book and tour of the community for the judges visiting the second week of August.

If you’re interested in taking part in the initiative, including contributing to the profile book, tour, or submitting your beautiful photos of local gardens and landscapes, visit the North Grenville in Bloom project page on northgrenville.ca/projects. For more information, contact vision@northgrenville.on.ca.

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