ON 3-DEC-09, AT 2:52 PM, BALUJA, TAMARA WROTE: THREE OPP CRUISERS WITH LICENCE PLATE RECOGNITION SOFTWARE INSTALLED. ANNOUNCEMENT MADE BY COMMISSIONER FANTINO. <> <> <> <> <<OPP CAMERA5.J On 3-dec-09, at 2:52 pm, baluja, tamara wrote: three opp cruisers with licence plate recognition software installed. Announcement made by commissioner fantino. <> <> <> <> <> <> tamara baluja staff reporter toronto star work: 416-869-4350 cell: 416-528-5850 fax: 416-869-4328 tbaluja@thestar.ca www.thestar.ca

A 45 year old  Etobicoke transport driver has been issued a provincial offense notice for an incident involving a school bus last month.

Police say the driver passed stopped vehicles that were behind a school bus which was stopped with its red signal lights flashing and stop arm out.

Police say the vehicle just missed hitting a parent waiting to cross the road as it swerved into the opposite lane.

The notice is for careless driving and failing to stop for school bus.

 

2 Bonfield residents are facing charges following the execution of a search warrant by OPP and North Bay Police.

Police uncovered Fentanyl powder, ammunition and a stun gun.

Charged with possession of substance for the purpose of trafficking, unauthorized possession of a weapon and possession of a firearm contrary to a prohibition order is 36 year old Michael Bilodeau.

Also charged with possession is 25 year old Derek Hickey.

 

North Bay OPP investigating a break in on the weekend in East Ferris. Police say cash and jewellery taken.