On February 20 Saugeen Shores Police responded to a motor vehicle collision where a vehicle was reported to be stuck in the snow in an unmaintained section of road on Spence Street between Anglesia and Carlisle. A 71-year old female from Saugeen Shores had gotten her vehicle stuck in the snow at approximately 7:00 p.m. on February 19 and was found the next morning at approximately 9:30 a.m. The female was transported by ambulance to hospital and released.

On February 21 police received a complaint of the dumping of deer heads across from the Southampton Cemetery close to the river. Police contacted a Conservation Officer with the Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) and passed on five photographs of the heads, some of which were deer and others were elk. MNR is investigating.

There were a total of 114 incidents between February 20 to February 26, 2017.

February 22

Police responded to a Saugeen Shores motel to assist in the removal of an unwanted person. The 22-year old Saugeen Shores male was removed.

Police conducted RIDE in Southampton, no violations.

February 23

A blue and white CCM bicycle was stolen from a Waterloo Street parking lot.

February 24

Police observed a male inside a vehicle on Adelaide Street. Upon investigation it was found that the male had stolen cigarettes from the vehicle. A 54-year old Saugeen Shores male was charged.

February 25

Police conducted RIDE in several locations in Saugeen Shores, no violations.

February 26

Police were dispatched to Shoppers Drug Mart in Southampton to investigate a shoplifting complaint. A male and female had entered the store and while the female distracted the employee, the male had stolen perfume. The male was identified, police are investigating and charges are pending.

It may seem like winter is over but Saugeen Shores Police Chief Dan Rivett bets it is not. In a February 28 media release, “When it does snow again, remember the roads have absorbed some heat and will be as slippery as they are for the first few snows in the fall. Drive with caution; give yourself plenty of time to stop. As always, be safe.”