Boaters charged for liquor infractions on Rainy Lake

News Release
Police

(Fort Frances, Ontario) On July 4th, 2005 the Fort Frances OPP Marine unit was patrolling the south arm of Rainy Lake stopping 24 vessels and charging 4 people. Three charges were laid under the Liquor Licence Act and 1 under the Small Vessels Regulations. The OPP would like to remind boaters that the Liquor Licence Act states:
“No person shall operate or have care or control of a boat that is underway while there is contained in the boat any liquor... unless it is in a container that is unopened and the seal is unbroken; or is stored in a closed compartment.”
A contravention of this statute carries a minimum $105 fine and the alcohol will be seized. Make your boating trips safe, ‘Don’t Cruise With Booze.’
On July 6th the Fort Frances OPP investigated two motor vehicle collisions. At around 3:30 p.m. a westbound tractor-trailer unit struck the rear of a stopped westbound car on Second Street at Central Avenue. There were no injuries to the drivers.
Also, at around 6:50 p.m. an eastbound pick-up truck was waiting to make a left turn when it was struck from behind by an eastbound car. One of the involved vehicles was towed from the scene, but there were no injuries reported.
Both collisions are still under investigation.
Ontario’s police leaders today offered their condolences to the families of victims of yesterday’s terrorist attacks in London and urged Ontarians to be vigilant in the wake of these heinous crimes.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims and families of yesterday’s attacks and with those who were injured,” said Chief Armand La Barge, President of the Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police. “We stand with our British brothers and sisters in law enforcement and emergency services. Their incredible response to the attacks was a testament to their professionalism and dedication to their communities.”
La Barge urged Ontarians to be vigilant in light of the attacks, noting that those who perpetrate terrorist acts operate across political and cultural borders.
“Police services in Ontario pride themselves in their crime prevention efforts. Ontario’s towns and cities are among the safest in the world because of the partnerships between police services and their communities,” said
LaBarge. “While there is no information at present that would indicate thatOntario is at risk from a terrorist attack, we must remain vigilant in our efforts against terrorism.”
Ontario Police services have offered any assistance to law enforcement agencies in Britain following the terrorist acts in London.