Thursday, August 5, 2010

Motor Vehicle Inspections
On July 30th and 31st, members of the Sault Ste Marie Police Service Traffic Services and Patrol Services conducted roadside compliance checks in various locations within the city. The focus of these inspections was to ensure that all motor vehicles operating in our city are road worthy and ultimately safe to be operated on the streets. With this focus, sixty vehicles were checked over the two day period. One of the vehicles inspected was found to be in an unsafe condition which resulted in the driver being charged with operating an unsafe vehicle. The vehicle plates and registration were seized. Other charges resulting from the inspections include one driver being charged with drive while suspended. Three drivers were charged with driving without a licence, which resulted in their vehicles being parked. In total twenty five charges and eighteen warnings were issued during the safety checks. In addition to above noted offences, drivers were charged with a wide variety of offences including improper muffler, obstructed windshield, obstructed licence plate, failing to surrender their drivers licence, ownership and/or insurance papers. A special effort was made, by the officers, to educate drivers on minor defects on their vehicles which included, tire tread depth, rust holes forming, headlight covers, burnt out marker lights and the like.
The Sault Ste. Marie Police Service, in keeping with the ever important emphasis that we all place on road safety, will be setting up additional random motor vehicle inspection stations over the remainder of the summer. The Sault Ste. Marie Police Service encourages all drivers to ensure that their vehicles are safe for the highway and to have defects repaired by someone qualified to do the repair.

Robbery
Last night at approximately 11:00 pm the Sault Ste Marie Police Service responded to a robbery call to the Petro Canada Gas Station located at 713 Trunk Rd. A lone male entered the station and robbed the clerk of a small amount of money. The suspect is described as: male native Canadian, 6’1” tall, chubby build, wearing dark shorts, a white shirt, a white ball cap (worn backwards). The suspect wore a blue bandana over his face and was armed with a large screwdriver. Suspect fled east on Trunk Rd.

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 send a text to keyword SSM to the short code number 274637.

Four persons to appear in bail court
Yesterday afternoon members of the Sault Ste Marie Police Service arrested a 38-year-old male on a warrant and a breach of probation. It is alleged that Jason Boyer failed to appear for court on July 19th. It is further alleged that at the time of this offence the accused was on probation. Jason Boyer, age 38, of 23A Albion St is charged with one count of failing to appear for court and one count of breach of probation.

Yesterday evening members of the Sault Ste Marie Police Service arrested a 43-year-old female for being intoxicated in a public place. It is further alleged that at the time of this offence the accused was on probation with a condition to not consume alcohol. Lore-Lei Gabow, age 43, of no fixed address is charged with one count of breach of probation.

This morning members of the Sault Ste Marie Police Service arrested a 25-year-old male for mischief and breach of probation. It is alleged that Jarrett Jacko was located on Bruce St in an intoxicated condition. Upon arrest the accused damaged a police car. It is further alleged that at the time of this offence the accused was on probation with conditions to keep the peace and be good. Jarrett Jacko, age 25, of 488 Northland Rd. is charged with one count of mischief and one count of breach of probation.

This morning members of the Sault Ste Marie Police Service arrested a 32-year-old male for breaching conditions of his recognizance release order. It is alleged that James Robinson breached his recognizance release order curfew of 9:00 pm to 7:00 am, by being out at 4:25 am. James Robinson, age 32, of 614 Cooper St is charged with one count of breach of a recognizance.

Female arrested for refusing to provide a breath sample
This morning members of the Sault Ste Marie Police Service arrested a 28-year-old female for refusing to provide a breath sample. It is alleged that Meagan Elie was operating her vehicle on Cathcart St. when she was stopped by police for disobeying a red light. Upon speaking to the driver officers noted that she was under the influence of alcohol. A breathalyzer demand was made of her and she refuse to supply a sample. Meagan Elie, age 28, of 85 Chapple St is charged with one count of refusing to provide a breath sample. Ms. Elie will be appearing in court on Sept 13th at 9:00 am.

Theft
A wallet was stolen from a vehicle in the 300 block of landslide Rd.

Note to the public
Theft of your personal information could result in unnecessary delays and problems when attempting to cross into the United States. Please protect your identity by not leaving personal information in your vehicles.