West Nipissing Police Chief Chuck Seguin is reporting :
- two weapons offences,
- three motor vehicle collisions,
- seven disturbance calls,
- eight alarm calls,
- four ongoing theft investigations and one which resulted in an arrest and charges being laid, and
- seven assistance calls for medical or similar reasons.
- two Domestic Disturbance calls resulting in arrests and charges.
Of note in the area of traffic enforcement, one driver was reported to have passed a school bus while its lights were activated. The vehicle and owner were later located and cautioned.
Two break-ins have been reported. In both instances, the resident had been away for several days. The stolen items include electronics and liquor.
Police also responded to suspicious activity reports on two occasions where it appeared someone was prowling around vehicles in parking lots and yards. No suspect was located and reports indicate that vehicles were locked and no thefts occurred.
Last, with tongue firmly in cheek, Seguin report,"15 deer loitering at Minnehaha Bay. This call was received on Sunday, February 18th at approximately 9:10 a.m. They left prior to police arrival along the south shore of the river. Although suspicious in nature, no criminal activity was detected."
