Friday, April 1, 2005

Male Charged with Mischief

A 24-year old male will appear in bail court this morning after being arrested last evening in relation to a domestic violence call. It is alleged that the accused attended at the centrally located residence of his girlfriend, kicked in her front door and threatened to harm her. Police were called and the male was taken into custody. The male has been charged with one count of mischief and one count of threatening to cause death or bodily harm.

Assault Charges Laid

24-year old Justin St. Amour of 315-27 Terry Fox Place was charged with assault last evening. It is alleged that the accused assaulted a female known to him by punching her in the face, arms and ribs. The victim did not require medical treatment at the time of the incident. The accused will appear in court on May 2nd.

Male Jumped In Laneway

Yesterday afternoon City Police received a report of a robbery from a male victim. The victim reported that around 8 pm on the 30th of March he was in the laneway that runs off Gordon Avenue when 2 males jumped him. The males punched him repeatedly in the face area, knocking the victim to the ground. The 2 accused males stole a small amount of money as well as a gold ring with a diamond stud on it. The males are described as follows:

-Suspect #1-approximatley 23-25 years old, 5’6” tall, with dark hair cut very short, wearing a grey sweater with a white stripe on it.

-Suspect #2-approximately 25 years old, 6’ tall, with long blonde hair.

If you know who is responsible for this robbery, or if you witnessed the robbery, please call City Police at 949-6300. If you wish to provide the information, but remain anonymous call Crime Stoppers at 942-7867.

Reminder

Now that spring is on it’s way with it comes rapidly melting snow and April showers. The Sault Ste. Marie Police Service would like to remind the public to be aware of the danger in ditches in our community. In some locations the water is very deep and fast running. Parents and caregivers need to remind children not to play in the water in these ditches and to stay clear of them. If a child were to slip and fall into the fast moving water, or were to lose their balance in the ditch, the result could be tragic.

Break and Enter

Yesterday City Police received one report of a break and enter. A garage in the 100 block of Albert Street East was entered overnight and a Skil saw was taken.

2 Motor Vehicle Collisions

Yesterday officers from Traffic Services investigated 2 motor vehicle collisions with injuries:

-Just after 9 am a truck and car collided at the intersection of Wellington Street East and Lake Street. The truck, operated by Joseph Longo of 72 Dell Avenue was traveling westbound on Wellington Street and a car operated by Marcia Maitland of 257 Lake Street was traveling southbound on Lake Street when the 2 vehicles collided. The traffic lights were out at the intersection making it an uncontrolled intersection. It is alleged the Mr. Longo failed to yield the right of way to the Maitland vehicle. Both drivers were taken by ambulance to the Sault Area Hospital for treatment of non-life threatening injuries. Mr. Longo’s vehicle received severe damage and the Maitland vehicle was demolished. Mr. Longo has been charged with one count of fail to yield- uncontrolled intersection under the Highway Traffic Act of Ontario.

Just before 2 pm a car and truck collided at the intersection of McNabb Street and Pine Street. It is alleged that a car operated by Garry Hope of 44 Princess Crescent was traveling westbound on McNabb Street when he turned in front of an eastbound truck operated by Arthur Belanger of 258 Wellington Street East. The Belanger vehicle swerved to avoid the collision but was unsuccessful. Vehicle damage was described as moderate to severe. No one required medical treatment for injuries received in the collision. Mr. Hope has been charged under the Highway Traffic Act of Ontario with one count of turn no in safety.