Thursday, September 6, 2007

Reminder about Stolen Bikes

The Sault Ste Marie Police Service would like to remind the public that when a bicycle has been stolen it should be reported to the Police. Once a report has been filed, the complainant or the owner may attend the Police Station on Thursday afternoons between 1:30 and 3:30pm to view bicycles which have been recovered and not identified.

Impaired Driving and More

26 year old Gilbert Joseph Stone of 8 Henrietta has been charged with 1 count of fail to remain at the scene of an accident, 1 count of impaired driving and 1 count of consume over the legal limit. It is believed that just after midnight this morning the accused was driving a 1992 Pontiac Grand Am, when he struck a parked vehicle on Schafer Avenue. The accused left the scene of the accident prior to Police arrival and was located a short distance away on Wellington Street West. At the time of this incident the accused was on conditions to keep the peace and be of good behaviour and to notify his change of address. Gilbert Stone will be appearing in bail court this morning. Both vehicles in this accident sustained light damage.

Domestic Incident

A 19 year old male has been charged in a domestic related incident. It is believed that the accused assaulted his ex-girlfriend at his east end residence by grabbing her by both arms and biting her. The victim suffered non-life threatening injuries to her elbow and wrists but did not require medical attention. The accused has been charged with 1 count of assault and is to appear in court on the 17th of October.

Theft Under $5,000

1) 20 year old Kody William Owl of 115 Henrietta has been charged with 1 count of theft under $5000. It is believed that just after 11am yesterday morning the accused in this incident was at the Sears store on Bay Street. He was observed by Sears’s staff taking merchandise from the store and leaving without making any attempt to pay for the articles. He was apprehended outside the store and held until police arrival. He is scheduled to appear in court on the 24th of September.

2) On the 4th of September a male was observed by Sears staff taking a camera from the store and exiting without making any attempt to pay for it. He was apprehended outside the store just after 7:30pm. 28 year old David Arden Godin of 379 Cathcart Street has been charged with 1 count of theft under $5000 and will be appearing in court on the 15th of October.

REMINDER TO All MOTORISTS TO WATCH FOR SCHOOL CROSSING GUARDS

The Sault Ste Marie Police Service would like to remind all motorists to watch for school crossing guards and to obey their hand signals. Drivers who fail to stop for a school crossing guard could be subject to a fine under the Provincial Offences Act.

Motorists are being asked to keep the following tips in mind:

• Crossing guards are put in place to protect our children, always obey school crossing guards.

• Wait until the crossing guard has cleared the crossing before entering that intersection. Drivers may not turn into an intersection while the guard is still in that intersection, even if the kids have safely made it to the side walk.

• Be patient. School crossing guards try to make every attempt to minimize disruptions in traffic flow. However, there are times when traffic must be brought to a stop to allow children to cross the street safely.

• Please take care and be alert at all times. The safety of our children is very important.