OPP Briefs

Wednesday, 14 October 2020 07:55

Briefs include a naked man being found outside a home in Scotland, complaints about barking dogs in Norfolk County, illegal dumping near Paris and an assault charge in Paris.

BRANT COUNTY - Imagine looking out your backyard and seeing a naked man on your property.

This nightmare was a reality for a resident of Queen Street North in Scotland on Saturday evening. The homeowner immediately contacted police.

Officers arrived on scene and located a completely nude individual. Officers were able to transport the person to a local area hospital in order to be seen by attending physicians.

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NORFOLK COUNTY - Norfolk OPP are asking residents to stop calling 9-1-1 over barking dogs.

The police are asking all residents to utilize the Norfolk County Barking Dog Evidence Package if they have a barking dog complaint in their community.

Police continue to respond to numerous calls for barking dog complaints every year. This package will enable residents wishing to make a complaint about a barking dog extremely easy and can be completed from the comforts of their own home.

Anyone wishing to make a complaint about a barking dog in their community can access the following link and follow the directions:

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PARIS - Brant OPP are hoping to speak to the owner of a blue BMW after a case of illegal dumping.

Police say the driver was caught dumping their garbage in a landway on Watts Pond Road near Paris. A licence plate was obtained however police were unable to identify the owner of the vehicle.

Anyone with information regarding this incident should immediately contact the Ontario Provincial Police at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous you can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or leave an anonymous online message at www.crimestoppers-brant.ca where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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BRANT COUNTY - A 54 year old man from Brant County has been charged with assault.

OPP were called to a home on Northville Drive in Paris late Saturday afternoon. The man was arguing with another person when things turned physical.

As a result, police charged the 54 year old man with assault.