Port Hope Police – Impaired Operation/Assault/Vehicle Safety Tips

Pete Fisher
6 years ago
• Categories: Police Blotter

 Impaired Operation

A 26 year old Cobourg area man is charged with impaired offences after a Port Hope Police Officer observed him driving in Mill Street area. Shortly before 1:00am on November 25th Police observed the vehicle being driven at a higher rate of speed for normal traffic which resulted in a traffic stop. Police investigated the man’s state of sobriety and ability to continue to operate a motor vehicle which resulted in his arrest for Care and Control of a motor vehicle.  The man further is charge with Care and Control of a motor vehicle with excess 80 mg blood alcohol. Gordon Travis Burnet stands accused and will appear in court in December.

Assault charges laid.
A 31 year old Port Hope woman is charged with 2 counts of assault after Port Hope Police responded to a domestic dispute in the Municipality’s east in the morning hours of the 26^th of November.  Police investigated an allegation of assault alleged to have occurred over a few days while the couple were arguing.  The woman was arrested at the scene and appears in court in mid-December. Police will not release her name in order to protect the identity of the victim.

Snow Routes in effect December 1^st 2018

A reminder to residents that snow routes commence December 1^st at 2:00am and are in place until March 15^th 2019. From 2:00am to 7:00am daily parking is prohibited in snow route areas.

Vehicle Safety tips for the Holidays

Port Hope Police are advising residents to make sure they lock their vehicles when not in use.  The lock it or lose it campaign is in effect during the Christmas Season but in reality it is a good rule of thumb all year. Port Hope Police through the OACP offer the following 10 tips.

• ·        Ensure your doors are always locked and the keys are in your pocket.
• ·        Always park in well-lit areas.
• ·        Never leave money in plain sight
• ·        Always roll up car windows.
• ·        Put Shopping bags or other parcels in the trunk.
• ·        Ensure GPS is put in a safe, out of sight, location.
• ·        Keep your vehicle registration and proof of insurance on your person.
• ·        Take electronics including cell phone with you.
• ·        Do not leave your car running while unattended.
• ·        If you are parking in the same parking lot often park in a different location so not to create a pattern.

Author: Pete Fisher

Has been a photojournalist for over 30-years and have been honoured to win numerous awards for photography and writing over the years. Best selling author for the book Highway of Heroes - True Patriot Love