March 5, 2015
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ARRESTS IN BREAK-AND-ENTER IN GODERICH
(GODERICH, ON) - Two teenagers of Goderich are facing charges in connection to a recent break, enter and theft at the Betamarsh Incorporated administration office located on Waterloo Street South in Goderich.
Huron County OPP responded to the break-and-enter Feb. 21, after the suspects tripped an interior alarm. Upon arrival, police searched the building, but the suspects had fled the scene.
A search of the building revealed the suspects entered through a window and, once inside, they stole petty cash from the office.
Officers continued to investigate and have since charged two males responsible for the incident.
March 3, police arrested and charged 18-year-old Goderich resident Joseph POTTIE. He is facing charges of Break and Enter, Theft Under $5,000 and Breach of Probation. He remained in custody until a court appearance March 5, at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.
March 4, police arrested and charged a 17-year-old Goderich youth. He is facing charges of Break and Enter, Theft Under $5,000, Fail to Comply with Disposition and Public Mischief. He has been released from custody with a court appearance scheduled for the Youth Justice Court – Goderich, April 2.
*THESE CHARGES HAVE YET TO BE PROVEN IN COURT*
STAYING SAFE IN EXTREME TEMPERATURE
(HURON COUNTY, ON) – The West Region OPP is asking all citizens to be extra careful during periods of extreme winter weather, following a rash of deaths in which freezing temperatures appear to have been a contributing factor.
With a few more weeks of the coldest winter on record, police remind everyone how important it is to ensure you are dressed warmly while outside. This includes motorists who often fail to pack warm clothing when traveling between destinations.
Hypothermia is a medical condition that happens when the body temperature falls below the normal temperature. This is a very serious medical condition that can lead to death quickly when a person is exposed to the elements. Hypothermia can be further accelerated by the consumption of alcohol.
The OPP reminds everyone who is going to be outside during extremely cold weather to make sure you are appropriately dressed for the weather and to limit or refrain from the consumption of alcohol until you are in from the cold. Alcohol hinders a person’s ability to make sensible decisions which can sometimes end in tragic consequences.
Environment Canada is predicting more frigid weather over the next week and the OPP reminds everyone to heed the warnings and be safe. The OPP is asking everyone to look out for each other, especially vulnerable people living in our communities.
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