Wednesday, April 7, 2010

Reminder to Motorists Regarding Funeral Processions - Duty To Obey All Traffic Signals

Motorists are reminded of the strict duty imposed on every driver by law to obey all traffic signals when operating a vehicle.

It is critically important, contrary to what might be a false belief otherwise, to advise drivers who choose to form part of funeral procession (motorcade) that they are not in anyway exempt from this absolute responsibility at all times.

The only exception to this, as permitted by law, is when a police officer who is physically present directs a driver to proceed otherwise.

Drivers are strongly cautioned that they leave themselves open to prosecution under both provincial and federal legislation should they disobey a traffic signal or any other rule of the road. As well the potential of serious civil consequences should they become involved in a collision.

The safety of our streets is paramount to the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service and our Community. The cooperation of all drivers, cyclists and pedestrians is encouraged and expected in this regard.

Two Males Arrested Overnight for Armed Robbery at Mrs. B’s Pizza on Second Line West

At approximately 10:04 pm last evening city police were dispatched to an armed robbery at Mrs. B’s Pizza on Second Line West. It is alleged that a male wearing a hoodie and a bandana covering his face, had entered the business, pointed a handgun at the employee and demanded money from the cash register. The employee complied and handed over some cash to the suspect. The suspect ran away heading east on Second Line West just before police arrival. When Police arrived in the area, they received information that the suspect was attempting to take a cab from the area. Police observed two males attempting to enter a cab in the 500 block of Second Line West and pulled it over. One male fled on foot as police approached the cab, but was quickly apprehended. Police located a handgun, ammunition and a balaclava in his jacket. The second male was arrested and taken into custody without incident. Both males were found in possession of the stolen cash.
As a result, 20 year-old Gilbert Wilson of #2-11 Hughes Street has been charged with one count of robbery with a firearm, one count of disguise with intent, one count of carrying a concealed weapon, one count of possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm and ammunition, one count of possession of a firearm knowing possession unauthorized, one count of possession of property obtained by crime and one count of breach of probation.
The second male, 20 year-old Joseph Fitzgerald of 13 Fisher Trailer Park in Heyden, has been charged with one count of robbery with a firearm and one count of possession of property obtained by crime. They are to appear in bail court this morning.

Male Arrested for Theft and Possession of Stolen Property

18 year-old Raymond Floyd of 292 Kingsford Road was arrested on the 7th of April on Arden Street and charged with one count of theft under $5,000,00 and one count of possession of property obtained by crime. Around 1:42 am this morning police were dispatched to the area of Arden Street for a possible break and enter to Avery’s Construction. Police quickly located the accused and his truck in the field area near Avery Construction and at the time he was allegedly found in possession of aluminum truck rims and two vehicle rads stolen from the business. He is to appear in bail court this morning.

Two Domestic Related Arrests for Bail Court Appearance this Morning

A 35 year-old male was arrested on the 6th of April at 8:24 pm at the police station and charged with one count of mischief. It is alleged that on the 6th of April around 5 pm the accused got into a verbal dispute with his wife at their residence and smashed three phones.

A 29 year-old male was arrested at 5:17 am this morning after turning himself in on a domestic related warrant. He has been charged with one count of threaten detach or bodily harm and one count of breach of probation.

Break and Enter
The Night Life Business on Gore Street was broken into. Cash, liquor and DJ equipment was reported stolen.

Mischief/ Theft Reports
Vehicles were vandalized and broken into in the downtown area, the east end and two in the west end. Books, clothing, DVD Players, wallets and two iPods were reported stolen.