A Saugeen Shores resident is out over $4,000 as a result of fraud incident. The resident was contacted by telephone by a male person reporting to be from her bank. The person indicated they were doing an audit and her account appeared to be out some money and they suspected an employee. The victim was asked to attend her bank and withdraw $4,200.
She had then been instructed to go to Waterloo and Elgin Street where a bank security official would take her money and put it back into her account. This money was not put in her account. The male was described as 40 to 50 years old, 5’ 11”, skinny, wearing round reading glasses and a ball cap.
If you have any information regarding this matter please call Saugeen Shores Police at 519-832-9200 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
Saugeen Shores Police have released the name of a man in connection with a separate and complex investigation involving fraud, theft of mail and possession of property obtained by crime. Police says the investigation is ongoing involving thousands of dollars with more charges pending.
Saugeen Shores Chief of Police Dan Rivett said that if you register your bicycle at the police office you receive a licence that could assist in getting your bike back if it ever gets stolen. You will also receive a free bike lock, courtesy of Port Elgin Home Hardware, to help your bike from being stolen in the first place.
Police responded to several rear end collisions this week. Rivett said, please give your vehicle lots of space to the next one and pay close attention.
There were a total of 214 incidents between May 15 and May 22.
May 22
Police observed a male beside a vehicle in a parking lot along Goderich Street. The driver’s door and back hatch was open and the vehicle was running. The male was then observed in the driver’s seat and had displayed signs of intoxication. He was arrested for Care and Control of a Vehicle while Impaired. At the station he provided breath samples that came back as 150 mgms and 150 mgms. The legal limit is 80 mgms. A 54 Elmvale man was charged with Care and Control.
After investigation police arrested a Young Offender for offering to sell MDMA/Ecstasy. No controlled substance was sold but offering to sell can result in a charge of trafficking.
Police attended to a two vehicle collision in the parking lot of Giant Tiger. One of the vehicles received major damage, no injuries.
May 21
Police observed three males walking along Green Street with open beer. The males were warned and the beer was dumped out.
Police responded to the Quality Inn in Southampton to a report of unruly people. A male and female entered the Inn wanting a room for $100. When they were told that there were no rooms available they got upset. When they left the female threw the complimentary coffee on the lobby carpet. Police were unable to locate the two.
Police responded to a motor vehicle collision at North Rankin and Turner Street. A vehicle drove across the roadway from a stop sign and was struck by a vehicle south on North Rankin Street. One of the vehicles received major damage, no injuries. The driver of the offending vehicle was charged with Failing to Yield.
Police responded to Mac’s Milk in Southampton to a gas drive off. The responsible driver was located and returned to pay the $47.37.
Police responded to a motor vehicle collision at Albert and Palmerston streets in Southampton. A vehicle was stopped on Albert Street at a stop sign at Palmerston and was struck by another vehicle from behind. The driver of the vehicle at fault was a suspended driver. He was charged with Careless Driving and Driving While under Suspension. His vehicle was impounded for seven days.
Police responded to a motor vehicle collision on Goderich Street. Two vehicles were stopped southbound on Goderich near Devonshire waiting for a vehicle to turn. The first vehicle was struck from behind and it in turn struck the second vehicle. The responsible driver was charged with Careless Driving.
Police conducted RIDE in various locations in Saugeen Shores. This RIDE was done in a Joint Traffic Initiative where Saugeen Shores Police partner with the Grey County OPP, Bruce Peninsula OPP, West Grey Police and Owen Sound Police. Approximately 600 vehicles were checked resulting in three Highway Traffic Act charges, eight Highway Traffic Act warnings and one roadside breath test was administered resulting in a pass. This RIDE was done during the time of the May weekend River Run in order to ensure the safety of all participants and those using the roads at its conclusion.
Police observed a male walking with open alcohol on Kaake Street. The male was warned and he poured out his alcohol.
May 20
Police responded to a motor vehicle collision on High Street near Grosvenor Street. A driver was backing from a parking spot on High Street and backed into another vehicle. Minor damage, no injuries.
Police attended a downtown Port Elgin bar to a report of someone using an altered identification. The male was warned.
All of our liquor establishments are very well trained and generally catch those trying to use fake identification or trying to order alcohol underage.
Police observed two males downtown Port Elgin carrying some advertising signs. One of the males also had two open bottles of alcohol and was charged accordingly.
May 19
Police arrested a 25 year old Saugeen Shores woman on a warrant after her surety was revoked. She was held for a bail hearing.
May 18
Police observed a van on fire in the Canadian Tire parking lot. The owner had returned to his vehicle to find smoke inside and upon opening the door flames broke out. The vehicle was completely destroyed. The cause of the fire appeared to be mechanical.
May 17
Police attended to a rural residence to a report of someone being pepper sprayed with bear spray. Ambulance attended to assist the victim who declined to provide details as to who sprayed him.
8:13 pm police conducted RIDE in Southampton, no violations.
May 16
Two bicycles were stolen from a residence on Waterloo Street some time during the past few days. The bicycles were unlocked.
May 15
Police received complaint of a stolen bicycle that was left unlocked at SDSS.
