Police offer safety tips for homeowners, vehicle owners

Caledon OPP officers responded to 12 property damage and five personal injury collisions during the week of June 4-10.

High Miler

of the Week

Thursday, June 7, at roughly 9 p.m., Caledon OPP Constable Terry Girouard observed a northbound motor vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed on Highway 10 at Olde Base Line Rd. in Caledon. Eighteen-year-old Ian Howard Gordon Edwards of Orangeville was charged with Speeding-148 km/h in a posted 80 km/h zone. He was issued a summons with a court date of July 12.

Alcohol & Driving

June 4, a lone male occupant raised the suspicion of a patrolling OPP officer who was investigating a motor vehicle parked at the Brampton Fairgrounds on Heart Lake Rd. Arrested was 29-year-old Steven Pearce of Caledon, charged with Impaired Care or Control of A Motor Vehicle-Excess Blood Alcohol, Mischief Under $1,000 and Driving Under Suspension. He was given a court date of July 5.

June 5, a passing motorist alerted police of a suspicious vehicle on Kennedy Rd near Olde Base Line. Police arrived and upon investigation arrested Linda Goodlet, 50, of Simcoe, Norfolk, Ontario. Goodlet was charged with Impaired Care or Control of a Motor Vehicle and Excess Blood Alcohol. Released with a court date of July 12.

Drugs

Saturday, June 9, as a result of a vehicle stop at Heart Lake and Boston Mills, police arrested Pedro Alexandre Sacadura, 30, of Mississauga, charged with Possession of A Controlled Substance. He is to appear in court July 16.

Mischief

Monday, June 4, vandals broke several flower pots and flipped over flowers at a commercial complex on King Street in Bolton.

Friday, June 8, rocks were thrown into pools at two residences on Mistywood Drive in Caledon.

Sunday, June 10, several eggs were thrown at a residence on Mistywood Drive in Caledon.

Theft

Tuesday, June 5, a business owner on Perdue Court in Bolton reported a theft of tools taken from a sea container.

Tuesday, June 5, a portable DVD player was reported stolen from a vehicle parked at a residence on Longwood Drive in Bolton.

Sunday, June 10, theft of power tools was reported from the garage of a Tarquini Crescent residence in Bolton.

Sunday, June 10, a vehicle was broken into on Duffy's Lane and a wallet was reported stolen.

Domestic Disputes

OPP officers responded to two domestic disputes - June 5 in Bolton and June 10 in Caledon. No charges were laid.

Safety Tips

for Homeowners

Why are some properties victimized and others are not?

What makes one property more susceptible to criminal attack than others?

Ask yourself. Does landscaping or fencing obscure views from neighbouring properties or streets?

Are there any adult-sized hiding spots around my doors or windows?

Are there areas of contrast and shadow around my building where intruders can linger undetected?

Do I leave valuables in plain view of passersby - is the garage door left open for hours on end or even over night?

Tips for Homeowners

Consider adding motionactivated lights.

Reducing landscaping or altering fencing so that intruders can be kept under observation.

Consider better control of undesired movements onto and within your property by installing landscaping or fencing that creates barriers to increase the conspicuousness of anyone breaching a boundary. For business as well as residences, this can be done through strategically placed markers, flowerbeds, low fences, walls, hedges and signage.

Always make sure your driveway is shoveled, grass is cut and your papers are picked up if you are away from home for any extended period of time.

Always secure your home's doors and windows even if you are in the backyard of your property.

If your home is equipped with a security system, activate it when away and at night.

Tips for Vehicle

Owners

Always lock your vehicle, even while in your driveway.

Never leave valuables in your vehicle while unattended, even for just a few moments.

Park the vehicle in a locked garage whenever possible.

Never leave your vehicle running while unattended.

Keep your car keys in a secure location inside your home when not in use.

Be aware of suspicious persons and vehicles in your neighbourhood and report suspicious activities to police, including license plate information and suspect description immediately.