Man faces several charges following theft investigation
On Friday, Oct. 7, 2016, following an ongoing theft investigation and the execution of an arrest warrant, North Bay Police charged a 48-year old North Bay man with:
Three counts of possessing stolen credit/debit card; and
12 counts of using a stolen credit/debit card.
It is alleged that from Sept. 21 to 23, 2016, the accused was in possession of stolen debit and credit cards belonging to a North Bay resident who had reported her wallet missing to police after someone entered her parked vehicle on Bain Drive sometime overnight between Sept. 20 and 21. It is also alleged that the accused used the cards’ tap features at checkouts at 12 different businesses on Algonquin Avenue, McKeown Avenue, O’Brien Avenue and Lakeshore Drive to purchase prepaid Visa cards, gift cards, lottery tickets, food items, cigarettes, alcohol and clothing. The total value of the goods purchased was over $1,480.
The accused was held in custody for a bail hearing.
Man accused of possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking
On Algonquin Avenue at 5:40 p.m. yesterday (Oct. 11, 2016), following a Controlled Drugs and Substances Act investigation, officers with the North Bay Police Service’s Street Crime Unit arrested Peter Edward Grills, age 26, of North Bay, suspected of being in possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking.
Following a police search, he was charged with:
one count of possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking; and
one count of breach of probation.
Police seized 28.5 grams of cocaine from the accused, with an estimated street value of $3,500. The accused was held in custody for a bail hearing.
Bear Alert
North Bay Police are currently investigating reports of a mother bear and two cubs that have been spotted near Widdifield Secondary School on Ski Club Road and Airport Road area.
Bear-human interactions:
Bears usually avoid humans. But they are attracted into urban and rural areas to get food. They will topple bird feeders, ransack barbecues, raid garbage cans and even try to enter buildings. If they learn that they can find food where people live, bears will return again and again.
If you encounter a bear - Stop. Do not panic. Remain calm.
Take these steps:
do not try to get closer to the bear for a better look or picture
make sure the bear has a clear escape route — don’t corner a bear
always watch the bear and slowly back away until the bear is out of sight
get inside, if you are near a building or vehicle
leave the area, if you are berry-picking, hiking, camping, jogging or cycling
if you are with others, stay together and act as a group
if the bear does not get closer to you, slowly back away, talking to the bear in a quiet, monotone voice
Do not:
scream
turn your back on the bear
run
kneel down
make direct eye contact
climb a tree
retreat into water or try and swim — a bear can do these things much better than you
For more information on bear wise tips, visit: https://www.ontario.ca/page/prevent-bear-encounters-bear-wise
When to call police about bears
Call 911 if a bear poses an immediate threat to personal safety. Emergencies might be when a bear enters a school yard when school is in session, enters or tries to enter a residence, wanders into a public gathering, kills livestock/pets and lingers at the site, or stalks people and lingers at the site.
For non-emergencies, call the Bear Wise reporting line at 1-866-514-2327. This number is for when a bear is roaming around, checking garbage cans, breaking into a shed where garbage or food is stored, in a tree, pulling down a bird feeder or knocking over a barbecue, or moving through a backyard or field but is not lingering.
