Monday, June 6, 2011

Male Arrested for Breaking into Four Homes
Officers with the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service arrested 22 year-old Edward Hodgson of 68 Wolf Street Garden River on the 4th of June at 4:45 am on Stevens Street and charged him with four counts of break and enter a dwelling house with intent to commit an indictable offence, three counts of break and enter a place and commit indictable offence, one count of possession of a weapon for dangerous purpose and two counts of possession of property obtained by crime.

It is alleged that between the 3rd and 4th of June the accused broke into four residences in the Cameron and Blake Street area. In two of the break and enters, the accused was confronted by homeowners and ran off. The accused was carrying a knife at the time. No injuries were reported. A television and some food reported stolen from two of the homes were recovered. The accused is to appear in bail court this morning.

Impaired Driver Arrested
Officers with the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service arrested 46 year-old John Phillips of #402-49 St. Mary’s River Drive on the 4th of June at 11:56 pm on McNeice Street and charged him with one count of impaired driving and one count of consume over the legal limit. It is alleged that on the 4th of June at approximately 11:34 pm officers received a call regarding an impaired driver that was operating a GMC pickup and had driven into a ditch on McNeice Street. Officers attended and located the truck in the ditch and when they checked the driver they found him to be under the influence of alcohol. The accused was subsequently charged and is to appear in court on the 11th of July.

Two Shoplifting Related Arrests
Officers with the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service arrested 18 year-old Nory Hogan of 31 Ferguson Avenue on the 3rd of June at 2:20 pm at Zellers in the Station Mall and charged him with one count of theft under $5,000. It is alleged that the accused attended at the store and stole a pack of playing cards. The accused is to appear in court on the 11th of June.

Officers with the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service arrested 28 year-old Misty Flemming of #304-844 Queen Street East on the 5th of June at 3:29 pm at Rome’s Independent Grocers after she allegedly stole a number of items from the store. She was charged with one count of theft under $5,000.00 and is to appear in court on the 4th of July.

Domestic Related Arrest
Officers with the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service arrested a 65 year-old male on the 3rd of July at 4:45 pm at his residence and charged him with one count of mischief. It is alleged that on the 3rd of June the accused got into a verbal argument with his wife at their residence and damaged her vehicle. The accused is to appear in court on the 13th of July.

Huron Central Railway Car Fire under Investigation
The Sault Ste. Marie Police Service Investigations Unit and Sault Fire Services are investigating a railway car fire that occurred on the 3rd of June at approximately 11:50 pm in the Huron Central Railway Yard on Oakland Avenue. If you have any information regarding this fire call the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service 705-949-6300 or call Crime Stoppers at 942-7867 or 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS); submit an e-tip from the Crime Stoppers web site at www.saultcrimestoppers.com or text keyword SSM with your tip to 274637.

Theft/Mischief Reports Reports
• A shed on Moss Road was broken into on the 5th of June and some tools were reported stolen.
• A number of vehicles throughout the city were entered or reported damaged over the weekend. Some of the items stolen included sunglasses, a Fender guitar, a wallet, vehicle papers, an air compressor, a camera, a cell phone, cds, a tennis bag with four rackets, tools and cash.

Vehicle Break In Prevention
Once again, city police would like to remind the public to lock their doors, park in busy, well lit areas and do not leave valuables inside your vehicle. If you leave items in your vehicle and they're visible, the chances your vehicle will get broken into increase greatly. Very few auto break-ins are "random". The thieves usually see something out in the open. Valuable items that thieves target are GPS units, MP3 players, Laptops, money, purses, wallets, packages and so forth.

If you can't take the items with you, secure them in a safe place in your vehicle, like a locked glove compartment or your trunk. Alarms or anti-theft devices work: Thieves are usually looking for the "easiest" target. If your car has an alarm, it could act as a deterrent. But don't make this common mistake: Just because you have an alarm, doesn't mean thieves won't break-in.

Police ask the public if they see anyone suspicious or that appear to be checking vehicles, please contact them immediately.

If you have any information regarding these crimes or any other crime, call Crime Stoppers at 942-7867 or 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS); submit an e-tip from the Crime Stoppers web site at www.saultcrimestoppers.com or text keyword SSM with your tip to 274637.