Friday, October 30, 2009

Youth Arrested for Marihuana Possession:

1) A 17 year-old male youth was arrested by the Sault Ste Marie Police Service Street Team officers in a city laneway off Tancred Street around 1 pm yesterday. He has been charged with one count of possession of a controlled drug or substance. It is alleged that officers observed several youths behind a garage in the laneway and when they checked them, this accused youth was found in possession of approximately 10.8 grams of marihuana. He is to appear in court on the 1st of December.

2) 25 year-old Tarra Leveille of 597 Wellington Street West (rear apt) was arrested on the around 3:30 am this morning on Lake Street and charged with one count of consume over the legal limit. It is alleged that around 2::30 am city police received a call to the apartment complex area in the 300 block of Lake Street regarding a vehicle that had been driven up on the grass area between the two apartment buildings and became stuck. When officers arrived and checked the driver she was found to be under the influence of alcohol and when given a roadside breathalyzer screening device test, she registered a fail. She is to appear in court on the 7fth of December.

R.I.D.E. Program:

City police conducted a R.I.D.E Program last evening:

342 vehciles were checked
1 three -day suspension issued
2 roadside tests administered
2 other Provincial Offences charges

Property Crimes:

Mischief and Thefts from Vehicles:

• A front window of a vehicle was smashed on Rowel Avenue. Cigarettes were stolen from the car.
• A cardboard piece with nails affixed to it was placed under a vehicle tire on Superior Drive.
• A couple of vehicles windows were smashed on Second Line West
• A purse was stolen from a glove box of a car on Borden Avenue.
• A vehicle on Laurier Avenue was damaged and items taken.

Halloween Safety Tips

Halloween is fast approaching and will be here in just two days. The Sault Ste. Marie Police Service would like to share some safety tips with the public. Officers from Community Services have been busy the past couple of weeks conducting presentations students in our the local elementary schools. The students will also be receiving safety loot packs containing a reflective armband and a safety tip flyer to take with them on Halloween night.
We would still like to remind parents to go over the safety tips again with their children.

Tips for Children:
• Wear a costume that makes it easy for you to walk, see and be seen in.
• If you are out after dark, make sure your costume is light in color or reflective.
• Carry a flashlight so you can see and be seen easily.
• Consider using make up instead of wearing a mask.
• Don’t trick or treat alone. Have an older sibling or friend go trick or treating with you. If possible, go out in groups.
• Plan your trick or treat route with your parents. Let them know which route you will be taking. Try and plan to stay on streets that are well lit.
• Go to houses on the same side of the street and when completed go to the other side of the street. Avoid crisscrossing the road.
• Cross only at corners or crosswalks; never cross between parked cars or in the middle of the block.
• Use the sidewalk. If there is no sidewalk, then walk facing traffic.
• Never enter the home or apartment of someone you don’t know.
• Wait until you get home to sort, check and eat your treats.

Tips for Parents and Homeowners:
• Store bought ones for trick-or-treaters are easier for parents to check. If you decide to make homemade treats for those you know, drop the treat off earlier in the day.
• Please check all of your children’s treats before they eat them. Throw away any treats that have been opened or are in torn wrappers.
• Suspicions of tampered candy should be reported to the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service at 949-6300.
• Keep your lights on so that people will know it is okay to attend at your home.
• Keep your pets inside and away from the door on Halloween night.

For Motorists:
• If you must be out remember to slow down.
• Please drive cautiously and be on the lookout for children.

The Sault Ste. Marie Police Service would like everyone to have a safe and happy Halloween. Remember, if you see any suspicious activity report it to the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service at 949-6300 or 911 in case of an emergency.