OPPNorth Bay OPP say several ice fishing shacks were broken into on the weekend.

They were located on Lake Nipissing near Sunset Point and the break ins occurred between Friday evening and Saturday morning.

Among the items stolen were an auger, a propane heater and a lantern. Police say entry was gained by breaking the locks on the doors.

Anyone with information is asked to call OPP or Crimestoppers.

 

Almaguin Highlands OPP and the Northeast Region SAVE Team did an enforcement blitz on snow machines over the weekend.

The blitz checked almost 700 snow vehicles and 12 operators were charged for speeding.

Two motorists were charged for trail permit offenses and 1 not having the proper insurance.

Meantime, police also checked about snow machines travelling on sidewalks in Sundridge.

145 machines were checked and five operators were charged with violating the Highway Traffic Act.

Police says sidewalks are for pedestrians not snowmachines.

And North Bay OPP say they have charged a 47 male from New York State with driving with more than 80 mgs of alcohol in blood.

Police say they were doing sobriety checks  on Friday in the Highway 17 and Twin Lake Road Area when they noticed two people on snow machines trying to avod the check point.

Police say the 47 year old  male was charged and the 2nd male also had been drinking  and the 51 year old also from New York State had his license suspended for three days after his blood alcohol concentration level was in the warn range.