Thursday, October 28, 2010

Drug Warrant Results in Charges
On the 27th of October just before 7 pm, officers with the Sault Ste. Marie Police Street Team executed a search warrant at 320 Goulais Avenue. Located in the search was 54 grams of marijuana along with scales and drug paraphernalia. The resident of that address, 20 year-old Brandon Collins was arrested and charged with one count of Possession For the Purpose of Trafficking in a Controlled Drug or Substance and is to appear in court on the 29th of November. A second male located inside the residence was found to be in possession of 12 one gram individual packs of marijuana ready for distribution. This male, 18 year-old Brandon McDonald of 332 Cheshire Road was arrested and charged with one count of Possession For the Purpose of Trafficking in a Controlled Drug or Substance, and one count of Obstructing Police. At the time officers were dealing with him, the accused (allegedly) falsely identified himself. McDonald is to appear in bail court this morning. The total street value of drugs seized was $1320.

Shoplifting Arrest
Officers with the Sault Ste Marie Police Service charged 20 year-old Renee Hachey of #303-108 Allard Street yesterday at 3:55 pm at Wal-Mart with one count of theft under $5,000 after she allegedly attended at the store and stole numerous items. She is to appear in court on the 29th of November.

Break and Enters
• A residence on Northern Avenue was entered over the past week. A flat screen television and some jewellery were reported stolen.
• A residence on Hamilton Avenue was entered yesterday afternoon. Two laptops and a Nikon camera were reported stolen.
• A residence on Princeton Drive was entered last evening. A 42 inch LG flat screen television was reported stolen.

Theft Reports
• Halloween Decorations were stolen from a property in the 600 block of McNabb Street.
• A vehicle parked at a local business parking lot on Brock Street was broken into. A purse left inside was stolen.
• A GPS Unit and an iPod were taken from a vehicle in the 4000 block of Queen Street East.

There have been a number of vehicles broken into in the past few weeks. Most thefts in relation to vehicles are "crimes of opportunity" that could be prevented by taking some preventative steps. The Sault Ste. Marie Police Service once again recommends the following:
• Don't leave valuables in your vehicle: Very few auto break-ins are "random". The thieves usually see something out in the open or hints of possible hidden valuables. If you leave items in your vehicle and they're visible, the chances your vehicle will get broken into increase greatly.
• Place items out of sight BEFORE reaching your destination: Someone may be watching when you put your valuables under a seat or in the trunk and the moment you're gone, a thief could break into your car. Valuable items that thieves target are GPS units, MP3 players, purses, wallets, laptops, money, 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.
• Lock all of your vehicle's doors: This is true even if you plan on only being gone for "just a second". Remember, it only takes seconds to steal items from your car. It's not uncommon, for thieves to walk down a row of parked vehicles, looking for unlocked doors. Also, make sure car windows aren't left open.
• 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, IF you leave valuable items in plain sight.
• Don't leave spare keys in your vehicle: An experienced thief knows all the hiding places. Store spare keys elsewhere, possibly your wallet or purse.
Police ask the public if they see anyone suspicious or that appear to be checking vehicles, please call them.