Brett Burke accused of being a nuisance, endangering life

OPP NEWS RELEASES

************************* 911 is for emergency calls,only!

ELLIOT LAKE, ON - The East Algoma OPP in Elliot Lake has charged a local man after repeat calls to 911.

On Saturday, August 29 at approximately 1:30 p.m. the suspect called 911 requesting information.

The suspect was advised not to call 911 unless it was an emergency.

The accused continued to call 911 for non-emergency, he was cautioned and he stated he would continue to call.

Charged with common nuisance - endanger life is Brett Christian Burke of Elliot Lake.

Burke is scheduled to appear in Elliot Lake court on October 6, 2009.

************************* Obstruct police and more . . .

ELLIOT LAKE, ON - August 29, 2009, police attended the area of Charles Walk in Elliot Lake regarding a complaint of a male drinking alcohol and playing a guitar.

Through investigation the suspect was charged for consuming alcohol in public.

The accused allegedly became agitated and was told several times to calm down but refused to do so.

The accused was arrested and charged.

Charged with the following is Martin Pruce (34) of Elliot Lake:

- Obstruct/resist police

- Cause a disturbance.

Pruce is scheduled to appear in Elliot Lake court on October 6, 2009.

************************* Male charged in domestic assault

ELLIOT LAKE, ON - On August 31, 2009, police responded to a call for police assistance to a residence on Axmith Ave in Elliot Lake.

Once at the scene officers received information that lead to the arrest of a 68-year-old male.

The male has been charged with assault causing bodily harm and was sent to bail court in Sault Ste. Marie.

The victim was transported to hospital for treatment.

The identity of the male has not been released as to protect the identity of the victim.

************************* Break, enter and theft on Newfoundland Walk

ELLIOT LAKE, ON - Police are currently investigating a break enter and theft at a local business on Newfoundland Walk in Elliot Lake.

On August 28, 2009, police attended the store and learned that sometime during the evening of August 27, 2009, unknown person(s) entered the business a stole the following items:

- (1) one locked grey cash box

- (1) one unlocked beige cash box

- A cash float.

Total of money missing is approximately $3,400 to $3,900.

Anyone with information regarding the above break, enter and theft is asked to call the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

Investigation continuing.

************************* Ski victim of break and enter

ELLIOT LAKE, ON - On August 28, 2009, police attended the local ski hill in Elliot Lake regarding a possible break and enter.

Investigation revealed that sometime between 10:30 p.m. and 11 p.m. August 27, 2009, unknown person(s) caused damage to a picnic table and bench by throwing them off the deck.

Entry was gained through a door but nothing is reported missing.

Anyone with information regarding the above mischief and break enter is asked to call the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

Investigation continuing.

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