Wednesday, October 08, 2003

Ontario Provincial Police in Mattawa are investigating a break-in to a camp located on Klocks Road, Papineau-Cameron
Twp, where a 12-guage and a 16-gauge shotgun wre stolen sometime during the day Tuesday.

Someone gained access to the camp, which is located approximately 12 kilometres east of Mattawa, between 7 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. and made off with the two guns, neither of which was loaded. No ammunition was taken.

A Delta Compound mitre saw was also taken during this break-in. Police are asking for the public's assistance regarding this break-in as they continue their investigation.

If you have any information regarding this break-in, please contact the Mattawa OPP detachment at 495-3878 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477

OPERATION IMPACT
OPP THANKSGIVING WEEKEND TRAFFIC BLITZ
OPP officers from the North Bay, Mattawa and Powassan detachments and across the province will be joining with police services across Canada to bring road safety to the forefront this holiday Thanksgiving weekend. This national law enforcement initiative has been so successful, it has grown from a one-day blitz to include the entire Thanksgiving weekend, from Friday, October 10 through to Monday, October 13th, 2003.

Last year in the North Bay cluster (which includes North Bay, Mattawa and Powassan detachments), 9 people lost their lives and more than 286 were injured in traffic accidents. Senseless injuries and tragic loss of life have a profound impact on thousands of families.

The Ontario Provincial Police wants to do something about this very serious problem. Officers will be out across the province targeting impaired driving, ensuring seatbelt use, as well as ‘at risk’ road users, such as pedestrians, cyclist, and motorcyclists.

“The opportunity to enlist the assistance of all police services in Canada for a concentrated campaign, focusing on making Canada’s roads safer, is a very exciting prospect,” said Maurice Pilon, Deputy Commissioner, Ontario Provincial Police. “Our goal is to save lives and prevent needless injuries from occurring.”

“Our message is clear,” said Supt. Bob Goodall, Commander, Field and Traffic Services.

“Drinking and driving kills, understand the dangers of the road and buckle up. The OPP needs your help to make Operation Impact a success and stop the tragic loss of lives on our roads.”

In the last 12 years, the officers involved in this initiative have saved many lives and helped to prevent many crashes by removing the drinking driver from the roads and ensuring everyone buckles up. The OPP, through their participation in Operation Impact, are out to change the way drivers think about safe driving.

Let’s all do our part to ensure everyone has a safe and enjoyable Thanksgiving Weekend.