RR vandalism under investigation

News Release
O.P.P.

On October 6th, 2008 culprits spray painted several municipal buildings in Rainy River including the municipal garage, the water treatment plant and the waterfront park. The vandalism depicted a picture of a ‘woman’, the word “Korn”, the numbers “4:20” and a picture of a “dragon”. Police are seeking the assistance of the public to help locate the individuals responsible for the vandalism. Police want to remind residences to report all incidents of crime immediately to police. Timely reports of criminal activity help police to respond promptly and increase the success of the investigation.
On September 16, 2008 Emo OPP officers investigated the report of a firearm found in the area of Hwy 71 in Claxton Township. The gun was found by Ministry of Natural Resources employees working in the area when they came upon a soft gun case lying on the west shoulder of Hwy 71. When the case was opened, an unloaded black semi-automatic Remington 12 gauge shotgun with a sling was found.
On October 7th, 2008, Emo OPP officers investigated the report of mischief to property on Hwy 602 just west of Fort Frances. Culprits are responsible for damaging five metal gates and posts to entrances of private property on Hwy 602. The persons responsible ripped the gates from the gate posts and discarded the gates in another location hoping they wouldn’t be found. Since the incident was reported to police, the gates have been located and are being examined as part of the police investigation.