Tuesday, December 1, 2009

Male Arrested for Overnight Robbery at Mac’s Mart:

35 year-old Dale Boyer of #1-566 Albert Street West was arrested at 2:29 am this morning on Tancred Street after he allegedly robbed Mac’ Convenience Store on Gore Street. It is alleged that the accused entered the store around 2:25 am this morning, wearing a bandana over his face, advising he had a gun, demanded cash and cigarettes and threatened to shoot the clerk. The accused fled the store on foot with an undisclosed amount of cash, cigarettes and lottery scratch tickets. Patrol officers and the Canine Unit attended in the area and the accused was quickly located by officers a short distance away on Tancred Street. The accused was found in possession of the stolen items. Officers also discovered that the accused was wanted on several outstanding warrants and he was subsequently arrested. The clerk was not physically injured during the incident.

The accused was charged with one count of robbery. In relation to the warrants, he was further charged with one count fail to attend for prints and two counts of failing to appear court from a residence break and enter charge in October. He is to appear in bail court this morning.

Male Arrested for Threatening Two City Police Officers:

40 year-old Paul Mitchell of #2-644 Wellington Street West was arrested on the 30th of November at 12:25 am at his residence on outstanding warrants and charged with two counts of threatening death or bodily harm. It is alleged that on the 11th of September the accused called the city police station and made death threats towards two City Police officers.

Male Arrested for Shoplifting:

38 year-old Michael Armstrong of 152 St. Andrews Terrace was charged on the 30th of November at 2:40 pm at the Metro Store in the Market Mall after he allegedly attended at the store yesterday afternoon and stole some items. He was apprehended by store security and held for police. He is to attend in court on the 14th of December.

Property Crimes:

Break and Enter Reports:

• EJM Catering on Albert Street West was entered at around 12:35 am overnight. The alarm was activated. It is not known at this time if anything was taken.
• The Brandes Gravel Pit and the Palmer Paving Asphalt Plant compound in the 2000 block of Great Northern Road were broken into sometime overnight on the 29th of November. Several trailers were broken into and electrical wire, heaters and tools were reported stolen.

Winter Driving Reminder

With the first snowfall of the year, the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service would like to advise and remind motorists to please slow down and adjust your driving to the road conditions. A lot of fresh snow did fall overnight and road conditions may be slippery, especially near intersections.

Winter Driving Safety Tip Reminders:

When driving in the snow, do everything slowly.
Even with snow tires, traction control, all-wheel drive, and your best intentions, keep in mind that driving in snow, sleet, and ice is very treacherous. And even if you maintain control of your car, not everyone else will. So, don't ever get lulled into a false sense of security. Do everything slowly and gently. Remember, in the snow, the tires are always just barely grabbing the road. Accelerate slowly and gently, turn slowly and gently, and brake slowly and gently. To do this, you have to anticipate turns and stops. That means going slowly and leaving plenty of distance between you and other cars. Rapid movements lead to skids and loss of control.

Make sure your windshield wipers are in good shape.
Winter wipers with the rubber coverings that keep ice from collecting on the blade have become very popular. They're great in the winter and help improve your visibility. Drivers should take time to clear snow and ice from all windows, mirrors and the roof of their vehicles and are asked to wait until the fog/frost clears from the window before travelling.

Clean the snow off your car.
You can't see through snow, so clean it off your car before each trip. Once snow or ice does arrive, take some extra time to make sure your car is clean and your visibility is good. Clear off the entire car, not just a little peephole in the windshield. Make sure every glass surface is clear and transparent by using a snowbrush and/or ice scraper. Your side view mirrors and all lights should be brushed and cleared as well. Remember to clean the snow off the rest of the car. Why? Because the rest of the snow will either slide off the roof and cover your windshield as you're slowing down; or fly off onto someone else's windshield and cause him or her to lose visibility. Not only is it very dangerous to travel with an obstructed window, but it is an offence under the Highway Traffic Act of Ontario. Make sure your rear window defroster works.

Allow yourself a little extra time. Drive safely and be extra cautious in the school areas.