Monday, April 12, 2010

The Sault Ste Marie Police Service would like to thank the public and the news media for their assistance in helping to locate the following person

The Sault Ste. Marie Police Service is requesting assistance from the public in locating wanted person
28-year-old Wesley Raymond Hallam, of 63 Foothill Road. The accused was charged with attempt murder, firearms, drug and breach of probation related charges last week in relation to the firearm incident at a west end residence. The accused is now wanted on a surety revocation warrant.

Update

At approx. 3:00 pm this afternoon the Sault Ste Marie Police Service “street team” arrested Mr. Wesley Hallam.
Mr. Hallam was arrested without incident and is scheduled to appear in bail court in the morning. Further arrest details will be provided in Sgt. Lisa Kenopic’s morning news release.

Once again the Sault Ste Marie Police Service wishes to thank everyone for their assistance.


Requesting Public’s Assistance in Locating Suspect Wanted on Outstanding Warrant

The Sault Ste. Marie Police Service is requesting assistance from the public in locating wanted person 28 year-old Wesley, Raymond, Hallam of 63 Foothill Road. The accused was charged with attempt murder, firearms, drug and breach of probation related charges last week in relation to the firearm incident at a west end residence. The accused is now wanted on a surety revocation warrant.

Police are advising the public not to approach the accused, as the accused is considered dangerous and he may be armed. If anyone sees the accused or has any information on his whereabouts, please contact City Police at 705-949-6300.

Seatbelt Campaign

The Sault Ste. Marie Police Service will once again be taking part in the annual spring seatbelt campaign during the last two weeks of April 2010. Officers from the Patrol and Traffic Services Section, in conjunction with area police services, will be conducting random spot checks throughout the city to ensure compliance with Ontario’s seatbelt laws, and will be issuing offence notices to those that are not in compliance. Motorists observed not wearing their seatbelt will face a fine for $90 (plus a victim surcharge) and two demerit points. Of particular importance is the proper use of child specific restraint systems. Drivers are reminded that they are responsible for ensuring that passengers under the age of 16 are properly restrained. More information on child restraints is available on the Ministry of Transportation website http://www.mto.gov.on.ca/english/safety/smartlove/.

Wearing a seatbelt is the single most effective thing you can do to protect yourself and other passengers in a motor vehicle collision. It is equally important to wear your seatbelt properly – that means it should never be tucked under your arm or back. Since 1976, when seatbelt legislation was first introduced in Ontario, an estimated 8,000 lives have been saved and more than 300,000 people walked away from collisions who would have suffered injuries. Sadly, some people are still not listening to the buckle up message, and the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service is committed to delivering this message through this campaign.

Two Males Arrested in Stolen Vehicle

On the 12th of April at 3:07 am City Police stopped a vehicle on Cathcart Street that had been reported stolen the previous day from a residence on Alden Street. Two male occupants were found inside the vehicle.
18 year-old Cody Quesnel of no fixed address was charged with one count of possession of property obtained by crime and one count of breach of a release document for failing to notify his change of address. A 17 year-old male youth was also charged with one count of possession of property obtained by crime. Both males are to appear in bail court this morning.

Four Domestic Related Arrests

A 28 year-old male was arrested on the 10th of April at 2:20 pm and charged with one count of assault with a weapon. It is alleged that the accused attended at his ex-girlfriend’s residence and assaulted her by punching her and striking her with a boot. The victim received non-lifer threatening injuries as a result. He is to appear in bail court this morning.

A 35 year-old female was arrested on the 12th of April at 2:45 am at her residence and charged with one count of assault. It is alleged that on the 12th of April the accused assaulted her common law spouse by pushing and punching him. She is to appear in bail court this morning.

A 37 year-old male was arrested on the 10th of April at is residence on an outstanding domestic related warrant. He was charged with one count of assault. He is to appear in bail court this morning.

A 45 year-old male was arrested on the 9th of April at 6:12 pm at his residence on an outstanding domestuic related warrant. He is to appear in bail court his morning.

Male Arrested for Sexual Assault

81 year-old Ilio Porco was arrested on the 9th of April at the city police station and charged with one count of sexual assault. It is alleged that the accused, a resident of a local nursing home, sexually assaulted a female resident at the home on the 9th of April. He is to appear in court on the 10th of May.

Shoplifting Arrest

33 year-old Patrick Woodcox of #2-154 Albert Street East was arrested at 7:04 pm on the 9th of April at Joe’s No Frills on Korah Road and charged with one count of theft under $5,000.00 after he allegedly attended at the store on that date and stole some meat products. He is to appear in court on the 10th of May.

Break and Enters

• Al’s Corner Pub on James Street was entered on the 11th April around 3:27 am. Liquor was reported stolen.
• A garage on Central Street was entered on the 10th of April. Numerous items were reported stolen.
• An attempt break and enter was reported to the YMCA.
• Police attended at an attempt break and enter on Laura Street at 12:28 am on the 10th of April.

Mischief/Thefts

• Vehicles were vandalized and broken into in the downtown area over the weekend. Six purses, a Blackberry and some change were reported stolen.
• The bus shelter on McNabb at Brien Avenue was damaged.
• Metal was reported stolen from the World Car’s Complex on Dacey Road.