Norfolk OPP are once again reminding residents to NOT call 911 for ANY non emergencies.

On Monday, April 20, 2020, at approximately 11:38 a.m., police received a non-emergency call from a resident located in Simcoe that was concerned about a goose in the parking lot of the Real Canadian Superstore and wanted police to check on the welfare of the animal. Officers attended the area and were unable to locate any animal in distress.

The OPP is continuing to being inundated with calls for service from members of the public wanting police to deal with animal complaints. Homeowners who have issues with raccoons, snakes, skunks or bats or any other animal on their property need to call a private animal removal service.

“The OPP does not have the equipment to trap and house live animals or transport wild animals. Calling the police to deal with a nuisance animal ties up the phone lines at the communications center and ties up law enforcement officers when they could be focusing on other issues in the community. A private animal removal service should be contacted instead of calling the police.” – Inspector Joseph Varga, Detachment Commander, Norfolk County OPP.