West Nipissing Police Service weekly update (June 23 – June 29)

Between June 23th and June 29nd, the West Nipissing Police Service logged 179 calls for service. Among those were 1 Assault complaints, 2 Domestic Disturbance call, 1 Break and Enter call, 2 Mischief complaints, 1 controlled drugs and substance call, 32 police assistance calls, and 6 theft complaints.

On June 23rd a Riverfront Drive resident contacted police to report that his vehicle had been entered and that a number of personal documents had been stolen. No damage was caused to the vehicle and the police are investigating the theft.

On June 25th police were called to a Marleau Road residence regarding property being damaged. Police attended the residence and learned that a man had attended the property and had cut some trees without the owner’s permission. A 62-year-old Sturgeon Falls man now faces charges of mischief under $5000.

On June 26th the West Nipissing Police Service received a complaint from an individual regarding being assaulted. Police learned that the complainant was driving his vehicle when a rock from a commercial motor vehicle in front of him stuck his windshield causing damage. The complainant located the business and complained about the damage. An individual at the business became frustrated and pushed the complainant. A third man intervened which permitted the complainant to leave the property. A 51-year-old Sturgeon Falls man now faces a charge of assault.

On June 26th a Cache Bay Road resident contacted the police to report some damage to his vehicle. Police learned that the complainant’s vehicle was parked in his driveway and that sometime during the night someone pried open the box cover, causing damage. Police continue their investigation into the mischief.

On June 29th, police were dispatched to the Allain Court area regarding a man and woman arguing. Upon arrival police located the involved people. Police learned that the couple had been drinking that there had been an argument over an ex-partner and the arguing became extremely heated. The couple was cautioned regarding causing a disturbance. No allegations or evidence of assault was observed and the couple was permitted to leave once things were calmer.

Anyone with information about these occurrences is asked to contact the West Nipissing Police Service at 705-753-1234. For those who wish to remain anonymous, there are three ways to contact the Near North Crime Stoppers. Call 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), text the word “Nipper” plus the tip information to CRIMES (274637), or submit a tip online at nearnorthcrimestoppers.com.