August 29, 2019 MEDIA RELEASE PUBLIC WARNING - Thefts from Vehicles Increase in Dryden This Week. The Dryden Police Service is warning the public concerning a rash of thefts from vehicles this past week and reminding citizens not to leave items including loose change or other types of valuables in their vehicles. Other tips include always locking your vehicle, parking in well-lit areas, and calling police immediately if you observe suspicious activity in your yard or neighboring properties. Reports of vehicles being entered and rummaged through have occurred at the Best Western Parking Lot on August 24, 2019. On August 28, 2019, numerous vehicles located on Victoria Street, Wilde Street and Pitt Ave were reported being entered and rummaged through. On August 29, 2019, reports from the Taylor Street, St. Charles Street and St. Charles Drive of additional vehicles being entered and rummaged through. In all of these incidents there is no forced entry reported. PUBLIC WARNING – Distraction Theft at Walmart On August 28th, 2019, the Dryden Police received a report of Distraction Theft that occurred in the Walmart parking lot between 3:00 pm -3:30 pm. The victim reported being approached by two individuals, one male and one female, both of Eastern Descent speaking poor English. The male engaged in a conversation with the victim while the female removed the victim’s purse from the cart. The two suspects left the area very quickly. The male is described as being 5 feet, 10 inches tall, shaved head, 1-2 day stubble on his face, and of average build. The female is described as 5 feet, 6 inches tall, average build, wearing grey pants and a grey shirt. The victim reported that the entire encounter happened very quickly. If you have any information with regards to these incidents, you are asked to call the Dryden Police Service or Crime Stoppers.

August 27, 2019 MEDIA RELEASE Stolen Vehicle Recovered Dryden Police Service is seeking the assistance of the public regarding the theft of a Black 2014 Chevrolet Cruze. The car was stolen from a home located on St. Charles Street sometime between Sunday, August 25th, and Monday, August 26th, 2019. The car was recovered on Highway 594 near Parson Road. It appears that the vehicle left the road and struck a pole resulting in significant damage to the vehicle. If you know anything information with regards to this incident, you are asked to call the Dryden Police Service or Crime Stoppers.

Friday, August 23rd marked the last day for Dryden Police Service Bike Patrol Students Matt McLarty and Carter Loewen. We are sure to miss your dedication, humor and hard work! Best of luck in the year ahead with your studies gents! We look forward to hearing about great accomplishments in your future!

Another great event happening at the Youth Centre tonight!

August 13, 2019 MEDIA RELEASE Recent Theft Reports for Dryden On August 9, 2019, the Dryden Police Service received a report that both licenses plates had been stolen from a 2006 Toyota Tundra while parked at Safeway. On August 11, 2019, the Dryden Police Service received a call of a theft in progress at Extra Foods advising that someone had cut the locks off a propane storage unit and removed a number of propane cylinders. The suspect fled the scene before police arrived. This incident in still under investigation. On August 12, 2019 around 7:00am, the Dryden Police Service received a report from a home on First Street advising of a break and enter in progress. When Police arrived they observed male gathering property from a home and putting inside a vehicle. Upon seeing the police, the male immediately fled on foot. Police Officers pursued on foot and arrested the male a short distance later. Arrested and charged is Brian Joseph STRICKLAND – 45-years-old of Dryden, ON. STRICKLAND faces charges of Break and Enter to a Dwelling, 3 counts of Possession of Stolen Property, Theft from a motor vehicle, Resist Arrest, and two counts of Fail to Comply with a Recognizance.

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A BIG thank you to everyone who came out to buy a BLIZZARD today in support of Miracle Treat Day!!!

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Chief Palson and Constable Szachury are already busy whipping up some BLIZZARDS! Make sure to pop in to Dairy Queen to support Miracle Treat Day!

Miracle Treat Day! Come on down and show your support! #dairyqueen #miracletreatday #drydenpoliceservice CKDR The Best Music Q104

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The Dryden Police Service is partnering with the Dryden Freemasons to bring you the MASONICh.I.P. Western District Child Identification Program at the Dryden Days of Summer this Thursday, August 08 from 3 p.m.- 6 p.m. in the arena parking lot. The MASONICh.I.P. program uses modern, police-approved techniques to create a child identification kit for the ones you love. The kit collects photos, video, voice recordings, digital fingerprints as well as traditional statistical information (height, weight, hair and eye colour, etc.). This information is matched to work seamlessly with Ontario's law enforcement providers. By being so compatible, the critical identifying information can be broadcast and shared more quickly than ever before to assist with the safe recovery of missing children. The MASONICh.I.P. program is brought exclusively to families by dedicated Masons and their volunteers, free of charge along with our sentiment that "We hope you never need to use it." Parents/ Guardians will be provided a USB with all of the Ch.I.P. identification information. **** Under no circumstance is the child's data retained by the program or the police. Similarly, there are no surgical procedures - there are no devices added to the children. The Ch.I.P. portion of our name refers to Child Information Program only. *****

August 6, 2019 MEDIA RELEASE Multiple Vehicles Stolen over Weekend/Traffic Stop leads to Drug Charges On August 1, 2019, the Dryden Police Service received a report of a stolen vehicle from a St. Charles Street location. The vehicle (small green, Subaru) was later recovered on August 3, 2019 behind a shed at a Pitt Avenue residence. There are no suspects at this time. Anyone with information on this incident, is asked to call the Dryden Police Service or Crime Stoppers. On August 3, 2019, the Dryden Police Service received a report of a stolen vehicle being stolen from a residence located at Green Acre Trailer Park. The vehicle (a red 1999 GMC Sierra) was later reported parked on Davis Street. Witnesses report two young males parking the truck and exiting the passenger side at approximately 01:00 am on August 4, 2019 proceeding towards Van Horne Avenue. There was an additional report of two male youth going through vehicles in the trailer park at approximately 0700 am on August 3, 2019. They are described as 12 to 15 years of age, one was wearing a turquoise sweater, heavy set and the other was of thin build. Anyone with information on this incident, is asked to call Dryden Police Service or Crime Stoppers. On August 4, 2019, the Dryden Police Service received a report of a stolen vehicle from a Bedworth Road location. Two youth were subsequently observed trying to use credit cards from the stolen vehicle at a local gas bar by an off-duty Dryden Police Service Officer. The two youth were arrested and charged with the following: Theft Over $5000 of a Motor Vehicle, Fraud under $5000, Drive motor vehicle-no licence, Possession Property Obtained by Crime under $5000 x 2. Both youth have been released on a Promise to Appear for a future court date. On August 5, 2019, the Dryden Police conducted a traffic stop following a complaint of a motorist drinking an alcoholic beverage while parked at a local restaurant. While searching the vehicle, Officers observed a plastic bag which contained 101 white pills (testing of the pills confirmed as Methamphetamine). Maxime BOUDREAULT-FAUCHER of Saint-Hyacinthe, Quebec has been charged with the following; Adult Possess of a Schedule 1 Substance for the purpose of Trafficking; Adult Fail to Comply with a Probation Order; Adult Fail to Comply with Conditions of Undertaking. BOUREAULT-FAUCHER will appear in Court today in Sioux Lookout. Emeline ROCHETTE of Saint-Hyacinthe, Quebec was also charged with Adult Possess of a Schedule 1 substance for the purpose of Trafficking. ROCHETTE was release on an Officer in Charge Recognizance. The Dryden Police Service reminds motorists to ensure your vehicles are locked at all times, keys are not readily available and to not store items of value in plain sight.

Please join us at Dairy Queen on August 8, 2019 where we will be serving up some BLIZZARDS in support of Miracle Treat Day! Net proceeds from each BLIZZARD Treat sold will be donated to Children's Miracle Network member hospitals! #DairyQueen #MiracleTreatDay #DrydenPoliceService CKDR The Best Music Q104 Dairy Queen

Make sure to check out the incredible activities happening at the Youth Centre this month!!