Marijuana plants + domestic squabble = busted

CITY POLICE

NEWS RELEASES

************************* Police responding to a domestic dispute find marijuana grow

A 21-year-old male was arrested at 1:20 a.m. this morning at his residence and charged with one count of production of a controlled drug or substance.

It is alleged that police responded to a domestic dispute at the residence of the accused and once inside the home, officers discovered 21 marijuana plants being grown.

The street value of the plants seized is approximately $21,000.

The accused is to appear in court on the 12th of July.

************************* Shoplifting arrest

Twenty-eight-year-old Elliott Southwind of #8-16 Terry Fox Place was arrested on the 8th of June at 7:45 p.m. at Sears in the Station Mall after he allegedly attended at the store around 7 p.m. last evening and stole several clothing items.

He was charged with one count of theft under $5,000 and one count of breach of probation.

He is to appear in court on the 12th of July.

************************* Bicycle thefts

- A Brown Norco 18-speed mountain bike was stolen from the 300 block of Queen Street East.

- A black 21-speed Mongoose mountain bike was stolen from the 200 block of John Street.

- A bike was reported stolen from Cunningham Road.

************************* Thefts from vehicles Vehicles were entered on Parkland Crescent, Trunk Road, Northland Road and Cooper Street. Four wallets were reported stolen and most of the vehicles were unlocked.

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 this crime or any other crime call Crime Stoppers at 942-7867 or 1-800-222-8477, or visit the Crime Stoppers web site at www.saultcrimestoppers.com

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