NEWS RELEASE
SAULT STE. MARIE
POLICE SERVICE
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On November 18, 2014 at approximately 10:45 a.m., detectives from Investigation Services arrested James Robert ELLIS, 33 years old of Bay Street, Sault Ste. Marie.
James Robert Ellis was charged with activating a false alarm of fire and mischief to property-unlawfully interrupt or interfere with the lawful use or enjoyment of property.
It is alleged the accused activated a fire alarm on November 8, 2014 at the New American Tavern located at 602 Bay Street resulting in the occupants evacuating the building.
As a result of the investigation no fire was detected and no injuries reported.
The accused will appear in Bail Court November 19, 2014.