Evening News
22 year old Candace Miron of 2643 Mission Road Goulais River was arrested for failing to attend court. She was sent to bail court this morning.
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Damage was reported to a picnic table at Tarentorus Public School.
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Graffiti was reported to three local businesses. Crazy Ernie’s and the old Northern Credit Union building on McNabb Street as well as Parts Source on Bruce Street had a cat spray painted on their walls.
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A window was smashed and a purse stolen from a parked vehicle on Parker Ave.
71 Charges Laid in August Traffic Initiative
The Sault Ste. Marie Police Service, consistent with its 2012 Traffic Management Plan, put a particular emphasis on intersection related offences during the month of August.
Resulting from this selective enforcement initiative, 44 drivers were charged with intersection related offences. In addition to those 44 charges, an additional 27 motorists were charged during this same time and initiative with using a hand-held communication device while driving.
The likelihood of being involved in an intersection related accident is significantly greater than on any other portion of our roadways. Drivers and pedestrians are to be cognizant of and obey all traffic signals controlling their movements while remaining vigilant of other traffic moving around them.
With 27 charges being levied during the month of August against drivers using hand-held communication devices the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service will continue to aggressively target individuals who chose to drive, while using these devices, with the hope and expectation that these instances can be reduced to zero.
The fine for driving while using a hand-held communication device is $155.00.
Arrests:
On the 11th of September 2012 the Sault Ste Marie Police Street Team executed a Controlled Drug and Substance Act search warrant at 664 Queen Street West, Sault Ste Marie, Ontario. Found in the search were three very large mature marihuana plants (over 6' tall) and 16 marihuana plants in the vegetative state contained in an outdoor green house. Located inside the residence was 107 grams of marihuana, packaging, screens, a grinder, marihuana seed, drug paraphernalia, a small amount of cash money and two marihuana plants in the seedling stage.
The total value of marihuana seized is $24, 457. Charged is 42 year old Steven Plastino with production of marihuana, possession of marihuana for purpose of trafficking, possession of marihuana and two counts of breach of a Probation Order. Co accused, 42 year old Lance Nedeau is charged with production of marihuana, possession of marihuana for purpose of trafficking and possession of marihuana. Both males will appear in bail court on Wednesday September 12th, 2012.
If you have any information regarding these crimes, or any other crime, call Crime Stoppers at 705-942-7867 or 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), submit an e-tip from the Crime Stoppers’ website at www.saultcrimestoppers.com or text keyword SSM with your tip to 274637. Text STOP to 274637 to cancel. Text HELP to 274637 for help. Msg & Data Rates May Apply.