FROM: Haldimand County OPP	RELEASE: Aug 8, 2008

MISCHIEF

 

(Caledonia, ON)    The Ontario Provincial Police, Haldimand County Detachment received reports of objects being thrown along Highway 6 at oncoming vehicles.

 On August 7 at approximately 10:25pm, a mini van travelling south on the bypass near the south end of the Grand River Bridge had a rock shatter it’s driver’s side passenger window as a another vehicle passed by.  A passenger in the mini van sustained a minor cut from the glass shattering.  Two other incidents occurred within the next two minutes with damage occurring to the driver’s side or front windshield of the vehicles in the vicinity of the fifth line and Highway 6.

 These incidents are not related to the overpasses.  This is a random act of mischief involving a vehicle travelling in the opposite direction throwing objects.  There have been no collisions on the bypass or serious injuries thus far relating to mischief incidents and police do not want them to get to that point where someone is killed or seriously injured. Anyone found responsible will be arrested and charged criminally with mischief endangering life.  “This behaviour is unacceptable.  It is a severe risk to the public and we are doing all that we can to prevent these occurrences,” states A/Insp Michael Rigby. 

Haldimand County OPP is conducting aggressive patrols 24/7 along the bypass which includes video surveillance patrol as well as other investigative measures.  All involved agencies are aware and are working together to prevent further incidences.

 Police are also appealing to the public for assistance. If you see anything suspicious, whether it be a vehicle, persons or strange behaviour to call police at 1-888-310-1122 or if you know who may be responsible for any of these incidents, please call CRIME STOPPERS at 1-800-222-TIPS. 

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