OPP Announce $50,000 Reward In Case Of Missing Person Lorraine Roach

Lorraine Roach

Peterborough County OPP announced Tuesday (December 30th) the province is offering a $50,000 reward for anyone that can provide info that will help solve the mystery of missing Peterborough woman Lorraine Roach. Roach has been missing since May 11th, 2013 after leaving her home on Hilliard Street in Selwyn Township, and her minivan was found a couple days later on Ackison Road south of Lily Lake Road just west of Peterborough. Foul play is suspected in her disappearance, and extensive police searches in the area have turned up nothing.

file photo: Lorraine Roach

OPP "believe strongly" that someone knows something about Roach’s disappearance, and that this reward will motivate someone to come forward. Roach was 58 years old at the time of her disappearance.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Peterborough County OPP at (705) 742-0401, the OPP Communication Centre at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).

[Related: Where Is My Mom? Watch & Share A Daughter's Emotional Appeal To Find Her Missing Mom Lorraine Roach]

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OPP In Hot Pursuit Of Chemong Moose

Developing... The Chemong Moose that is the talk of the town and county today (April 30th)—and already has its own Twitter account—is now walking on the road. And the OPP are closely monitoring the situation to keep the animal safe, with the moose last spotted heading east on the 5th line. Alex Bushell tweeted these photos below of the "pursuit"... [UPDATE: The latest is the moose has wandered off into the woods again.]

Picture via @alex_bushell on Twitter

Picture via @alex_bushell on Twitter

Picture via @alex_bushell on Twitter

Picture via @alex_bushell on Twitter

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Peterborough County OPP Rescue Oshawa Family Whose Car Battery Died While Checking Out Bears At Dump

From a Peterborough County OPP release today...

On August 7th, 2013 at approximately 11:30pm, Peterborough County OPP officers were dispatched to the Trent Lakes Township municipal dump on Crystal Lake Road for a broken down motor vehicle. An Oshawa family had driven to the dump to observe bears roaming around the municipal waste site searching for food.  When the family decided to leave, they realized that the battery to their van was dead. Further observations revealed that several bears were now standing around the perimeter of their van looking at them.
 
A cell phone call was placed to the OPP and officers accompanied a tow truck to the scene to stand by while the van’s battery was boosted. The family departed the scene without incident.
 
The public is reminded that although black bears are interesting to observe, they are large, powerful animals and extreme caution should always be used while in bear country.

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PSA: Never *Ever* Leave Your Pet Unattended In Hot Cars

From an OPP release...

The hot summer days are finally upon us and officers from Peterborough County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) would like to remind residents and visitors not to leave their pets unattended in parked cars.

With the arrival of warmer temperatures, officers regularly responded to complaints of pets, especially dogs, left unattended in parked vehicles.

This is a reminder for all pet owners about the dangers of leaving animals in parked cars in the summer. Remember, on a hot day, even with the windows open, a parked vehicle quickly becomes like a furnace and presents potentially fatal conditions for pets left inside.

Note that, in some cases, this can lead to charges of animal cruelty being laid upon the owner/driver of the vehicle.

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An Ultralight Plane Valued At $92,000 Was Stolen From Peterborough Municipal Airport

From an OPP release today...

Theft of Ultralight Plane from Peterborough Municipal Airport

On November 28^th 2012, OPP officers were dispatched to the Peterborough Municipal Airport in regards to the theft of an ultralight airplane. Sometime overnight, thieves entered a hanger which stored airplanes from the Aerostrike Aviation Ultralight Flight School. An ultralight plane and assorted equipment were stolen.

The stolen plane is described as a 2004 Airborne Aerostrike, model – 912XT, red and black in colour. Also taken were 2 sets of airplane wings not belonging to the stolen aircraft, a modified boat trailer used to transport the plane and some assorted aviation gear. Total value of the theft is approximately $92,000.00. The stolen plane did not have a set of wings attached to it at the time of the theft.

Thieves and potential purchasers of this stolen plane are advised that should these mismatched wings be used on this plane, the wings could become detached during flight.

Anyone with information regarding this theft is asked to call Peterborough County OPP at (705) 742-0401 or Peterborough Northumberland Crime Stoppers at 1-800 222-TIPS (8477).

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A Black Bear Entered A Home Near Burleigh Falls This Morning

From Peterborough County OPP release today...

BEAR IN THE KITCHEN

(Galway-Cavendish-Harvey Twp., ON) – On Friday June 29, 2012 at approximately 4:50 A.M. officers from Peterborough County OPP responded to a complaint of a Bear in a Bolton’s Road home, west of Burleigh Falls.

A black bear had knocked the barbeque off of the deck and forced entry into the home through the screen door. The animal was rummaging through the kitchen when it woke the home’s occupants and was eventually scared off.

No persons were injured but the animal caused damage to the kitchen and an exterior door to the home.

Provincial Police remind residents and cottagers in all areas that bears forage for food primarily by using their keen sense of smell and they will investigate that smell even if it is coming from your home, cottage or camp.

Remember:

    • Keep all perishable food in the refrigerator and off the counter.
 
    • Close and secure all ground level windows and doors
 
    • Fill bird feeders only during the late fall and winter months then store them in the spring and summer.

    • Put garbage in containers with tight fitting lids and only put it out on garbage days, not the night before.
 
    • Store garbage containers in bear resistant bins, sheds or garages but do not store outside in plywood boxes, old freezers or vehicles.

    • Do not stockpile garbage, take it to the dump frequently
 
    • Never leave garbage behind. If you must leave before garbage day or if you do not have pick-up, take your garbage with you when you go. Take it to the dump or local transfer station.
 
    • Keep meat scraps in the freezer until garbage day
 
    • Do not leave pet food outdoors. Feed pets indoors, not outside or in screened in areas or porches.
 
    • Remove grease and food residue from barbeque grills, including the grease cup underneath, after each use.
 
    • Do not put meat, fish or sweet food (including fruit) in your composter

    • Pick all ripe fruit off trees and remove vegetables and fallen fruit from the ground

    • NEVER PURPOSELY FEED BEARS (or other wildlife) OR TRY TO APPROACH THEM!
 
Remember, you are responsible for your own personal safety. Take precautions when you are outdoors.

For Bear Problems contact: the Ministry of Natural Resources Bear Report Line at 1-866-514-2327

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Here Are Winter Driving Tips From Peterborough County OPP To Help Keep You Safe

WINTER DRIVING – TIPS TO REMEMBER

• SLOW DOWN "Speed too fast for conditions" is the No. 1 cause of winter crashes.

• LEAVE MORE SPACE BETWEEN VEHICLES Stopping distances are at least double on snowy roads, and even longer in icy conditions.
 
• Drive as if your life depends on it because it does.

• BE READY FOR RAPIDLY CHANGING CONDITIONS Blowing snow may suddenly reduce visibility, and gusting winds can cause ice to form quickly, especially on bridges and overpasses.
 
• GET YOUR VEHICLE READY Fit four winter tires. Have an ice scraper/snow-brush in your vehicle to keep your windows, signals, and lights clear before driving. Top up your windshield washer with winter-grade fluid. Keep your vehicle fuel tank at least ½ full, so you don’t run out if you get stranded and to prevent condensation in your gas tank.
 
• KNOW WHERE YOU ARE Keep track of intersections as you pass them in case you need to call for help in an emergency.
 
• MONITOR ROAD/WEATHER CONDITIONS Check local media and road authority websites for conditions/closures before you leave, and listen to local radio during your journey. Visit the Ministry of Transportation Website prior to setting out on any trip during the winter. Please do not call 911 or the OPP for "road reports".
 
• If road conditions are poor and you don’t need to travel, stay home.

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Here's The Latest From OPP On The Collision Between The School Bus And Commercial Van

From a Peterborough County OPP release tonight....

SERIOUS MOTOR VEHICLE COLLISION
 
(Cavan Monaghan Twp., ON) – On Monday October 24, 2011 at approximately 4:08 P.M. Peterborough County OPP, Cavan Monaghan Fire Department and Peterborough County Ambulance responded to a serious Motor Vehicle Collision on County Road 28 and the 5th Line of South Monaghan.
 
A southbound short coach school bus had slowed to turn left onto the 5th Line when it was struck from behind by a commercial van and pushed it approximately 300 feet south.
 
The 7 students, age 7 to 12 years, and the bus driver were transported by ambulance to Peterborough Regional Health Centre (PRHC) with non-life threatening injuries.

The driver of the commercial van was also transported to PRHC with serious but non-life threatening injuries.
 
Officers from the Ministry of Transport attended the collision location and the Ministry of Labour has been notified of the incident.
 
Representatives from the school board and bus line also responded to the scene to assist with the investigation.
 
County Road 28 was closed and traffic rerouted until approximately 7:00 P.M.
 
The investigation is continuing.

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