Friday, December 19, 2008

Two Impaired Drivers Arrested Overnight:

1) 42 year-old Normand Dion of 188 Monette Street in Lasalle, Quebec was arrested on the 19th of December at 12:25 am on Great Northern Road and charged with one count of impaired driving and one count of consume over the legal limit. It is alleged that just after midnight last night city police received information regarding a possible impaired driver operating a transport truck in the parking lot of a local restaurant on Great Northern Road. When officers checked the driver they found him to be under the influence of alcohol. He is to appear in bail court this morning.

2) 48 year-old Kimberley Mohamed of 1 River Road in Heyden, Ontario was arrested on the 18th of December at 6:56 pm on Black Road at McNabb Street and charged with one count of consume over the legal limit and one count of left turn-fail to afford reasonable opportunity to avoid collision. It is alleged that at 6:46 pm the accused was operating a motor vehicle southbound on Black Road and when approaching the intersection of McNabb Street she made a left hand turn in front of a northbound vehicle causing a collision. When officers arrived to investigate the collision they found the accused to be under the influence of alcohol and when she was given a roadside breathalyzer test she registered a fail.
No injuries were reported in the accident.
The accused is to appear in court on the 26th of January, 2009.

Male Arrested on Outstanding Warrants:

36 year-old Corey Hynes of 119 Sweet Grass Street in Garden River was arrested on the 19th of December at 2:10 am on Pim Street on an outstanding warrant and charged with one count of failing to appear for court and one count of fail to appear for prints. At the time of his arrest, the accused was found in possession of a small amount of marihuana and was further charged with one count of possession of a controlled drug or substance. The accused is to appear in bail court this morning.

Male Charged with Dangerous Operation of Motor Vehicle after Accident:

19 year-old Joonas Kamula of 159 Wellington Street East was arrested on the 18th of December at 5:25 pm on Tancred Street and charged with one count of dangerous operation of a motor vehicle. It is alleged that the accused was operating a blue Volkswagen westbound on Second Line East when his vehicle struck a Dodge vehicle from behind that was also travelling westbound. The accused did not stop at the scene of the accident and sped off at a high rate of speed. Police were called and the vehicle description and direction were given. They located the suspect vehicle on Tancred Street and arrested the driver. No injuries were reported in the collision. The accused is to appear in court on the 26th of January, 2009.

Male Arrested after Pawning Stolen Property at a Local Pawn Shop:

24 year-old Ryan Elliott of 1004 Wellington Street East was arrested on the 18th of December at 4:20 pm at the Station Mall and charged with one count of possession of property obtained by crime. It is alleged that the accused was wanted after he had attended at a local Pawn Shop on the 10th of December and pawned a stolen cordless 18 volt Dewalt drill, with the charger and also a skill saw. He is to appear in court on the 19th of January, 2009.

Male Shoplifter Charged:

47 year-old Douglas Beardy of 39 Northern Avenue (downstairs) was arrested on the 18th of December at 1:47 pm at Zellers at the Station Mall and charged with one count of theft under $5,000.00. It is alleged that on the 18th of December at 1:10 pm the accused attended at the store and stole some clothing and toothpaste. He was apprehended by store security and held for police. He is to appear in court on the 19th of January.

Holiday Safety Tips

With the Christmas Holidays fast approaching, here are some holiday safety tips from the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service. These "Holiday Safety Tips" are offered to help make your holiday season a safe and happy one.

Secure your home: When you are out shopping or visiting, leave some lights on at home. You may also want to let a neighbor know that you will be out of the house for a short time, so they can watch your house for you. If you plan to be away for a longer period to visit friends or family over the holidays, make sure to tell a neighbor or friend who can keep an eye on your house. Have them check periodically to make sure packages that may have been delivered while you were gone aren't sitting on your porch.

Be alert: Walk confidently, with your head up, and stay in well-lighted and well-traveled areas. Pay attention to people walking in front of and behind you. Pay particular attention when you are in crowded areas, such as buses, trains or malls and stores that are filled with other shoppers. Places with large crowds are favorites for thieves and pickpockets.

If you carry a purse, keep it in front of you and close to your body. You can do this by covering the flap or clasp with your hand or forearm. Never leave your purse in a shopping cart or on a counter while you pay for your purchases. When using public washrooms, use extreme caution--try to avoid putting your purse on hooks or door handles. Remember not to carry open-weave bags or purses without zippers or flaps. Those items are easy marks for pickpockets.

Be discreet: Never carry large amounts of money. Whenever possible, use credit cards, cheques or your debit card instead of cash. When using credit cards, make sure that only one credit slip is printed with your charge card. Also, be sure to tear up any carbons that may be used to complete the transaction. Credit card fraud can ruin your holiday season.

Thieves and pickpockets are more likely to be attracted by expensive clothes and jewelry. When you are out doing your holiday shopping, dress comfortably and casually.
Secure your car: Cars can be an easy target for criminals. Park your car as close to your destination as possible and in a well-lighted area. When you do your shopping, remember to store your packages in the trunk of the car and not on the back seat. Also, if you take packages to the car but plan to return to the store or mall, drive your car to a new location within the parking lot. Criminals can be on the lookout for unsuspecting shoppers who simply drop their purchases into the trunk and then return to keep shopping.

When returning to your vehicle (or home), have your keys in your hand, ready to open the door. The few moments you save may keep you from becoming a crime victim. Before entering your vehicle, carefully check the front and rear seats and floors for anyone that may be hiding there. Lock your doors immediately after.

Finally, please DO NOT DRINK AND DRIVE.