The Ontario Provincial Police are investigating a mischief incident at Killarney Provincial Park where the lock was cut off the access gate on Chikanishing Creek Road and damage was done to the roadway.
The incident happened April 14. Officers received the call at 10:10 a.m. There are signs posted at all access points to Killarney Provincial Park indicating the park is closed.
The OPP is reminding the public that, as a result of the declaration of emergency, Ontario's Provincial Parks and Conservation Reserves are closed to the public until further notice. Those who are not compliant with the law may be charged with:
- Fail to comply with an order made during a declared emergency, contrary to section 7.0.11(1)(a) of the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act (EMCPA) and face a fine of $750; and/or;
- Unlawfully use land, contrary to section 13(2) of the Provincial Parks and Conservation Reserves Act (PPCRA), with a fine of $155; and/or;
- Enter premises when entry prohibited, contrary to section 2(1)(a)(i) of the Trespass to Property Act (TPA), and a fine of $65.00.
For more information regarding Ontario Parks Operations, visit Ontario Parks.
Police are asking anyone with information regarding the person(s) responsible for this mischief, to contact the Ontario Provincial Police at 1-888-310-1122 or their nearest police authority.
Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit information online at www.sudburycrimestoppers.com where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.
