Thursday, November 24, 2011

Third Male Arrested in Relation to Counterfeit Money Investigation

Earlier Release form the 18th of November

Yesterday evening members of the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service executed a search warrant at a residence on Wellington St. E. regarding counterfeit money. As a result of the search warrant two males were arrested and charged with various offences. It is alleged that on November 17th the two accused males were in possession and uttered counterfeit United States $5, $20 and $100 bills. During the search of the residence the officers located instruments for making counterfeit money, a 32 caliber handgun, ammunition for the handgun and property obtained by crime. At the time of these offences both accused were on probation and were prohibited from possessing any firearms or ammunition.

Henry Cadreau, age 29, of 61Wellington St. E. Apt # 2 and Shawn Mearow, age 30, of 2643 Mission Rd, Goulais River are charged with possession of a weapon obtained by crime, unauthorized possession of a firearm, possession contrary to an order, two counts of careless storage, uttering counterfeit money, possession of instruments for making counterfeit money and possession of property obtained by crime.

Update

Investigation Unit officers with the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service arrested a third male that was wanted in connection to a counterfeit money investigation. Derrick Cadreau, age 32, of 61 Wellington Street East (upper apt.) was located at the Station Mall yesterday morning and arrested on the outstanding warrant. He has been charged with one count of unauthorized possession of a firearm, one count of possession of a firearm contrary to an order, one count of careless storage of a firearm or ammunition, one count of uttering counterfeit money, one count of possession of instruments for making counterfeit money and one count of possession of property obtained by crime. The accused is to appear in bail court this morning.

Search Warrant Results with Three Persons being Charged with Drug and Weapon Offences

On the 23rd of November at approximately 8:28 am, members of the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service Street Team, Emergency Services Unit, Patrol Services and the OPP Canine Unit executed a search warrant at 159 Prentice Avenue. There were three persons at the residence at the time, the male homeowner, Jeremy Diotte, another male Shaun Wilson, and one female, Berni Lynn Nadon.

During the course of the search, it is alleged that officers located the following items in the possession of Berni Lynn Nadon and Shaun Wilson: a conducted energy weapon (stun gun), a digital scale, crack cocaine, packaging materials, cutting agents, cocaine, MDMA (ecstasy) and oxycodone. At the time both accused were bound by conditions of weapon prohibition orders not to possess any prohibited weapons.

As a result, 33 year-old Berni Lynn Nadon, of 289 Kingsford Road and 26 year-old Shaun Wilson, of 97 Crawford Avenue were both charged with four counts of possession of a controlled drug or substance, one count of possession of a prohibited weapon, one count of possession of a weapon for dangerous purpose and one count of possession of a prohibited weapon or firearm contrary to order. They are both to appear in bail court this morning.

The homeowner, 32 year-old Jeremy Diotte, of 159 Prentice Avenue, was found in possession of a prohibited knife, a vial of ketamine, cannabis resin, as well as digital and manual scales. As a result, he has been charged with one count of unauthorized possession of a weapon, and two counts of possession of a controlled drug or substance and is to appear in court on the 19th of December.

Dated Sexual Assault Investigation Results in Charges

Investigation Unit officers with the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service concluded a dated sexual assault investigation and as a result arrested 31 year-old Guy Belanger of 315 Pim Street (upper floor apt) last evening and charged him with one count of sexual assault, one count of sexual interference, one count of invitation to sexual touching and one count of anal intercourse. The allegations are in relation to incidents that occurred between July 2008 and August 2009 involving a female victim that was known to the accused. The accused is to appear in court on the 9th of January 2012.

Two Shoplifting Arrests

Officers with the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service arrested 43 year-old Darin Layden of Wallace Terrace on the 23rd of November at 2:06 pm on Foster Drive and charged him with one count of theft under $5,000. It is alleged that at approximately 2:04 pm on the 23rd of November the accused attended at Sears and stole some items and fled from the store. The accused was quickly apprehended by store security and police attended and took him into custody.

At the time of his arrest, the accused was found in possession of stolen items from two other Station Mall businesses. The accused is to appear in court on the 9th of January 2012.

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Officers with the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service arrested 19 year-old William Fair of #2-293 Wellington Street West on the 23rd of November at 4:50 pm at Wal-Mart and charged him with one count of theft under $5,000. It is alleged that on the 23rd of November the accused attended at the store and stole some items.

The accused was also wanted on outstanding warrants for failing to appear in court and was further charged in relation to that. The accused is to now appear in court on the 9th of January 2012.

Break and Enter/Theft Reports

• A home owner on Estelle Street reported that their residence was broken into on the 23rd of November. Medication and some money was reported taken.

• An attempt break and enter was reported to a business in the 500 block of Great Northern Road.

• Christmas decorations were reported stolen from a residence in the 400 block of Pine Street.

• A rear licence plate was reported stolen from a vehicle on Brock Street.

• Two vehicles were reported entered yesterday in the east end and downtown area. A passport, identification, a camera, a GPS and wallet were reported taken.

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 in plain sight in the 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 wallets, GPS units, MP3 players, credit cards, money, purses, 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.

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