HUNTSVILLE KNIFE CALL LEADS TO LOCKDOWNS AT HIGH SCHOOL, SUMMIT CENTRE
HUNTSVILLE — The high school and Summit Centre here were placed under temporary lock down last Monday after reports of an individual behaving erratically in the downtown area.
The person was also reported to have possessed a knife.
On Sept. 30, just after 1 p.m., police responded and officers contained the area, as well as Huntsville High and the community recreation and Active Living Centre next doors and initiated a hold and secure.
The individual was located and apprehended without incident.
Police say there was no threat to the public’s safety.
Despite the high volume of pedestrian traffic, the public were responsive to police presence and avoided the area during the incident.
Police would like to thank the community for their cooperation.
‘SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE’ REPORT
LEADS TO IMPAIRED CHARGES
PORT SYDNEY — On Wednesday police charged a driver with impaired operation following a complaint of a “suspicious vehicle.”
On Oct. 2, at noon, the OPP responded to a report of a suspicious vehicle near Muskoka Road 10 in Port Sydney.
Officers attended and after an investigation determined the driver’s ability to operate a motor vehicle was impaired by alcohol and he was subsequently arrested.
Mark Lovegrove, 37, of Huntsville, was charged with:
- Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
- Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
In addition to the charges the driver received a 90-day licence suspension, and the motor vehicle was impounded for seven days.
The accused was released from custody to appear in court at a later date.
If you plan on drinking or consuming drugs, plan to not drive. Instead, arrange for a designated driver, take a taxi or public transit or come up with another plan that takes impaired driving out of the picture.
