‘Operation Clean Sweep’ picks up 32 people on warrants

CENTRAL ONTARIO — An annual joint police roundup across Central Ontario — of people who failed to report for court or who didn’t abide by court conditions — has led to 32 people being picked up on warrants.

“Operation Clean Sweep” June 4-8 saw police in an organized effort round up “charged persons who have been negligent in atten the Ontario Court of Justice and following their ordered conditions.

Participants in this law enforcement partnership included members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Community Street Crime Units attached to Southern Georgian Bay, Bracebridge and Huntsville Detachments, OPP Central Region Canine Unit, OPP Central Region Emergency Response Unit (ERT), Christian Island Detachment of the Anishinabek Police Service (APS) and Probation and Parole Services Midland office.

Participating officers wish to thank those in the public who assisted in this event as these ongoing enforcement initiatives enhance public safety in our communities.

They say no piece of information is too small and alternative avenues such as Crime Stoppers are provided to help reduce crime and create safer neighbourhoods.

Police are asking anyone with information to contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). You can submit your information online at www.p3tips.com or if you have any information on this crime or any other crime. Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display and you will remain anonymous. Being anonymous, you will not testify in court and your information may lead to a cash reward of up to $2,000.00. You can follow Crime Stoppers of Simcoe Dufferin Muskoka on Twitter or Facebook.