Friday, August 31, 2007

Assault & Mischief

40 year-old Jason Stone of 321 Albert Street East (rear) was arrested on the 30th of August at 4:30 pm at his residence and charged with one count of assault causing bodily harm and one count of mischief under $5,000.00. It is alleged that around 3:15 pm on the 30th of August the accused attended at the Sault Area Hospitals and became upset when he was refused medication, punched a glass divider between himself and a nurse causing the glass to break and a piece of glass to lodge in the eye of the nurse. The nurse did require medical attention. The accused is to appear in court on the 15th of October.

Unauthorized Possession of a Weapon

32 year-old Mark Mortimore of 21 Clearview Drive was arrested at 3:30pm on the 30th of August on Edmonds Avenue and charged with one count of unauthorized possession of a weapon. It is alleged that when city police stopped and checked a vehicle on Edmonds Avenue, the accused was found to be in possession of a knife that opened with centrifugal force, a prohibited weapon. The accused is to appear in court on the 15th of October.

Charged with Shoplifting

18 year-old Charlotte Matthews of 15 Grand Street was arrested on the 30th of August at 5 pm at the IDA Store in the Station Mall and charged with one count of theft under $5,000.00. It is alleged that around 3:45 pm the accused attended at the IDA in the Station Mall and stole some sanitary products. She is to appear in court on the 1st of October.

UPDATE: One Suspect Identified in Break In

Just before 4 am this morning city police were called by a citizen that reported observing two persons breaking into Franzisi’s Restaurant located at 265 Bruce Street. The witnessed advised there was a vehicle with a third person inside parked just outside. City Police attended in the area and all the three fled in the vehicle. The vehicle was followed to Tancred Street and all three got out and fled on foot. The canine unit tracked one of the males to Dennis Street shortly after and he was found hiding under a deck and was apprehended. This adult male is currently in custody. The investigation is continuing. If anyone has any information regarding this break and enter please contact city police at 949 -6300 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS.

30 year-old McGill Bouchard of Cornwall, Ontario (no fixed address) was arrested on the 31st of August at 4:07 am on Dennis Street and has been charged with one count of break, enter and commit. It is alleged that on the 31st of August the accused broke into Franzisi’s Restaurant located at 265 Bruce Street with two other unknown persons. Once inside, a cash deposit box with an undisclosed amount of money was taken. The three males left in a vehicle, fleeing from police. The males then ran on foot from the vehicle in the area of Tancred Street. This accused was located a short time later with the assistance of the canine unit, hiding under a deck at the rear of a residence on Dennis Street and arrested. The investigation is continuing to determine the identity of the other two suspects involved. The accused is appearing in bail court this morning.

With School starting next week, The Sault Ste Marie Police Service wants to remind parents that street proofing children prior to the start of school is a safe practice. Here are a few guidelines and safety tips that may assist you and your child:

Always use the BUDDY SYSTEM when walking to and from school. It's safer and more fun to be with you friends. Walk in well-lit areas and never take shortcuts.
Stay with a group while waiting at the bus stop. If anyone bothers you while going to or from school, say no, then go, and tell a trusted adult like your parents or teacher.
If someone you don't know offers you a ride, say no. Never hitchhike or accept a ride from anyone unless your parents have told you it is okay.
Never leave school with someone you do not know. Always check first with a trusted adult like your parents or teacher. If someone you do not know tells you that there is an emergency, and they want you to go with them, always check first before you do anything. Make sure you tell a trusted adult if you notice someone you don't know hanging around the school.
Never play in parks, malls, or video arcades by yourself.
Trust your instincts. If someone makes you scared or uncomfortable, get away as fast as you can and tell a trusted adult.

School Bus Safety
• Leave home early enough to arrive at your bus stop on time.
• Wait for the bus in a safe place - well off the roadway
• Follow the instructions of your school bus driver or bus patrol.
• Remain in your seat while the bus is in motion.
• Keep your head and arms inside the bus at all times.
• Remain quiet and orderly.
• Be alert to traffic when leaving the bus.


Parents
• Teach children how to spot trouble & be alert for strangers.
• Friendly strangers can be dangerous strangers. Teach young children that a stranger is anyone they do not know well.
• Never get close to a car if a stranger calls out to you for directions or anything else. It is easy for a stranger to pull you into a car.
• Never give your name or address to a stranger.
• Never open the door to anyone you do not know.
• Never tell callers that you are home alone.
• Never volunteer family vacation plans or other information about your home.
• Always avoid stranger who are hanging around restrooms or the playground and want to play with you or your friends.
• Teach your children to walk confidently and stay alert to their surroundings.
• Encourage your children to look out for other kid’s safety and report anything they see that does not seem right.
• Teach your children to write down and report to you the license numbers of people who offer rides, loiter around playgrounds, or appear to follow them or other children.
• Improving safety at the bus stop
• Children should never walk behind the school bus.
• Parents should monitor the bus stop for young children.

Walking to school
• Choose the best route. Parents should explore alternate routes to school with their child before school starts.
• Teach crossing skills. Children should cross at intersections only. They should be advised to never take shortcuts by crossing at mid block.
• Cross streets where the Crossing Guard is located and follow their instructions.
• Remember the buddy system.
Biking to school
• Generally speaking children should not ride in the street before age 10. Before that, bike riding to school should be only on the sidewalk or bike path.
• Wear a helmet. Helmets are a must (and the law) as they can reduce head injuries by as much as 80 percent. Helmets should fit well and be worn horizontally across the head, not pushed back. The chinstrap should be sufficiently snug that your child should feel the helmet press down on the top of her head when she yawns.
• Parents ensure your child’s bicycle is in good working condition and safe to ride.