Wednesday, August 10, 2011

One Arrest for Bail Court
Officers with the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service arrested 28 year-old Ron Owl of 170 River Road Sagamok First Nation Ontario on an outstanding warrant on the 9th of August and charged him with one count of assault, one count of threaten death or bodily harm, one count of mischief, one count of fail to appear court and two counts of breach of probation.

It is alleged that the accused was wanted for assaulting and threatening a male known to him while at his apartment on the 1st of May 2011. It is further alleged that the accused caused damage inside the victim’s apartment. The victim received non-life threatening injuries as a result.

At the time of the incident the accused was under the influence of alcohol and was on a probation order with conditions not to consume alcohol and further, was to keep the peace and be of good behaviour.

Break and Enter Report
A residence on Franklin Street was broken into at approximately 4:35 am this morning. The homeowner, sleeping at the time was awaken and observed a suspect in dark clothing flee from the residence. No other description is available. Police attended and searched the area with negative results. Some cash and a TD bank card were reported stolen.

Theft/Mischief Reports
Police took a number of reports of break and enter and mischief to vehicles yesterday morning that occurred overnight in parking areas in the downtown area and in residence driveways in the west end of the city. A purse and some identification were some of the items reported stolen.

Vehicle Theft/Entry Prevention
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 text keyword SSM with your tip to 274637.