NEWS RELEASE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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Though the annual Provincial Easter long weekend traffic initiative was cancelled this year, the Orillia Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) continued to proactively patrol local roadways and highways in an effort to increase traffic safety by enforcing the Big 4 causal factors in motor vehicle collisions - speeding, distracted driving, not utilizing seatbelts and impaired driving.
Officers conducted numerous hours of focused patrols which are designed to address concerns in problematic areas within the Orillia Detachment area.
Historically a busy traffic weekend, this Easter long weekend proved relatively uneventful due to a drastic decrease in vehicle traffic as responsible citizens continued to limit non-essential travel. In Orillia and the Townships of Oro-Medonte, Severn and Ramara, only nine motor vehicle collisions were reported over the weekend and none resulted in major injuries or fatalities.
The Orillia OPP also reports that there were no marine or All-Terrain Vehicle incidents reported and no impaired driving charges were laid over the long weekend. Though the roadways were quiet, the Orillia OPP Detachment responded to 252 calls for service, ranging from noise complaints and suspicious persons to domestic and family disputes.
The Orillia OPP is committed to serving our province by protecting its citizens, upholding the law and preserving public safety. If you have any information about crime in our community please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS). You can submit your information online at www.crimestopperssdm.com 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.
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