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WHITBY FREE PRESS, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 27, 1977, PAGE 5 WHITBY PO ICESTATISTICS, 1976 Crimes against persons increased 34.48 per cent in 1976 Statistics issued by the Durham Regional Police indicate a distinct increase in certain types of criminal offences handled by the staff of the 18 Division police station in Whitby during 1976. The statistics cover the 13-month period of Decem- ber 1975 to December 1976, compared with the previous year of December 1974 to December 1975. CRIMES AGAINST PERSONS The statistics show that 273 cases in this category were handled by 18 Division from December 1975 to December 1976, compared to 203 from December 1974 to December 1975. This represents an increase of 34.48 per cent. Common assaults increased 22.47 per cent from 89 in 1975 to 109 in 1976, while assaults causing bodily harn increased 169 per cent from 26 in 1975 to 70 in 1976. Assaults on police officers increased 66 per cent fron six to 10. Offensive weapon cases increased 12.5 per cent from 16 to 18; rape 300 per cent from one to four; sexual offences 100 per cent from four to eight; and criminal negligence increased from one case to two. Obstructing cases increased 71 per cent from seven to 12. The 'number of threaten- ing offences decreased 11.62 per cent from 43 in 1975 to 38 in 1976. Roberies decreased 66 per cent from six to two; and there was one murder in 1975 compared to none in 1976. CRIMES AGAINST PROPERTY In this category there was a 0.57 per cent increase, from 1,569 cases in 1975 to 1,578 in 1976, although there was a decrease in most individual types of offences. Increases were indicated in breach of probation, from four cases in 1975 to 38 in 1976; causing disturbance, from 10 to 37; conspiracy, one to two; fires, 32 to 57; fraud, 67 to 87; possession of stolen goods, seven to 27; public mischief, nine to 15; fail to appear, 37 to 89; theft under $200 (shoplifting), 99 to 152; and trespassing, four to eight, and property damage to shops, 78 to 84. Decreases in crimes against property were as follows: auto theft, 125 to 90; autos recovered, 113 to 71; break and enter of residences, 74 to 73; break and enter of shops, 127 to 106; arson, seven to four; forgery, eight to one; false pretenses, 15 to seven; littering; six to zero; property damage to schools, 103 to 79; property damage - to residences 91 to 63; other cases of property damage, 146 to 128; narcotics control act, 68 to 49; food and drug act, one to zero; theft over $200, 108 to 94; theft under $200; 340 to 288; and theft over $200 (shoplifting) two to zero. TRAFFIC Traffic offences increased 2.7 per cent in 1976 frorn 3,407' to 3,499. Property damage accidents dropped by only two from 447 in 1975 to 445 in 1976. Personal injury accidents dropped from 209 to 185, and the total number of persons injured dropped from 300 to 241. There were two fatalities in each year. Other traffic accidents increased by two frorn 84 in 1975 to 86 in 1976. Increases in traffic offence charges were as follows: change of address, 16 to 21; defective muffler 54 to 64; disobey traffic signal, 101 to 124; fail to remain or report, eight to 10; full stop, 97 to 117; improper turns, 59 to 80; lights, 22 to 33; number plate violations, 22 to 33;speeding, 2,438 to 2,595; and parking tickets, 612 to 795. Decreases in traffic offence charges were as follows: careless driving, 121 to 81; defective brakes, three to zero; evidence of insurance, 40 to 19; fail to produce licence, 43 to 27; fail to yield right of way; 103 to 92; fail to transfer vehicle, 9 to 4; no driver's licence, 80 to 76; one way streets, eight to six; passing and lane changes, 30 to 19; unsafe vehicles, 37 to two; follow too close, 66 to 55; and rninor offences, 43 to 41. DRIVING OFFENCES Driving offences handled by 18 Division from December 1975 to December 1976 increased 59.40 per cent fron 234 to 373. Increases were recorded in ail offences under this cate- gory. Drive urider suspension cases increased from 23 to 40; dangerous driving from four to 14; drive with excess of .08 per cent alcohol in blood, 145 to 174; refuse breath test, 11 to 17; impaired driv- ing, 22 to 28; and minor offences, 29 to 100; an increase of 244 per cent. LIQUOR OFFENCES The number of liquor offences dropped considerably in 1976 -- 42.6 per cent from 340 in 1975 to 195. Offences under the Liquor Licence. Act dropped from two to zero; consume liquor (adult), 144 to 58; intoxi- cated, 95 to 78; and mior consume and having, 99 to 59. FEDERAL STATUTES The 18 Division police station processed 21 federal offences in 1976 compared to 12 in 1975. MISCELLANEOUS SERVICES Miscellaneous services in- creased 4.62 per cent from 25,388 to 26,563. In 1976 the number of complaints investîgated in- creased 4.97 per cent from 7,679 to 8,061. Lost children increased 62.79 per cent from 43 to 70; missing personsincreased 23.8 per cent from 42 to 52; persons arrest- ed for other forces increased from zero to 19; sudden deaths increased from 15 to 20; strikes from five to six; and suicides from zero to six. The Whitby division station had only five parades to patrol in 1976 compared to 11 in 1975, premises found insecure dropped from 120 to 68; summonses served for other forces dropped from 1,331 to 1,275; and summonses served for the region dropped from 699 to 589. TELEPHONE CALLS Telephone calls to the 18 Division police station increas- ed by 5.88 per cent in 1976. There were 15,358 from December 1974 to December 1975, compared to 16,262, for December 1975 to Decem. ber 1976. POLICE BUILDING TOURS There were 12 tours con- ducted through the Whitby police station in 1976 com- pared to two in 1975. Scouts seek support for Trees For Canada project Dear Sirs: On 7th May, 1977, The Boy Scouts of Canada, Whitby District, will be participating in the "Trees for Canada" project. This is a Canada wide project designed to give the Scout movement the opportunity to work in the outdoors in reforest- ing Canada. The planting this year will be in our Town of Whitby. All levels of Scouting from Beavers to Leaders, Parents and other inter- ested parties will be involved. Funds for the advancement of Scouting will be raised by means of the project. We plan to plànt 15,000 trees in conjunc- tion with our Town's Recreation Council with each member participat- ing in the planting of 30 trees. Commencing on 2nd April, 1977 our members will be canvassing each A wayj Dear Reader: We are disturbed by discussions of the possible break-up of our country, Canada. How can we express our goodwill to our French speaking household, business and The following is a industry for pledges to letter of support for our support this campaign. project from the mayor of Whitby, Jim Gartshore: WE NEED YOUR Mr. Bill Pearen, SUPPORT. Co-Chairman, Boy Scouts of Canada, Yours in Scouting, Trees for Canada Don Calder, Comnittee, Co-Chairman. R.R. No. 1, Brooklin, Ontario, Dear Bill: I congratulate the Whitby District Boy Scouts for their partici- pation in the "Trees for Canada" project. On behalf of the mem- bers of Council, I am happy to endorse this very worthwhile project. or you to- express your friendship for fellow Canadians? Families quarrel but' with love and willing hearts the quarrels are resolved, because the family is important. So it is with our country with its beauty, treedom and diversity. With one of its members gone Canada is incomplete. It was a French Canadian, born in Quebec, who composed "O Canada". The fastest way to get your building started and finished is to cail us 655-3381 R. Bibeau Construction Ltd. Brooklin vc.eru..wMcudngsystemsVP A Division of Dominion Bridge Ltd. Are you searcnmg tor a way to express your friendship towards the people in Quebec? 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