Tuesday, November 1, 2005

Batchewana First Nation Police Officer Charged

(Sault Ste-Marie, Ont.) –The Ontario Provincial Police, Professional Standards Bureau, has charged First Nations Constable Bradley Stephen SYRETTE of the Batchewana First Nations Police Service with one count of Sexual Assault contrary to the Criminal Code of Canada.

The charge stems from an investigation into an incident in the late 1980’s in which a member of the public complained they were sexually assaulted by an off duty officer.

First Nations Constable Bradley SYRETTE is scheduled for a first appearance at the Sault Ste-Marie Provincial Court on Dec. 5, 2005. The officer has been suspended until further notice.

Batchewana First Nation Police Service is an OPP administered First Nations Police Service located in the community of Batchewana First Nation commonly known as Rankin First Nations Reserve, Sault Ste-Marie, Ontario


No News Is Good News

Sault Ste Marie, Ont., As the sun starts to come up on the morning after Halloween, Sault Ste Marie OPP is happy to report no incidents of vandalism, soapy windows or broken egg shells anywhere in our detachment area.

In the past, some people have used Halloween as an excuse to leave their ability to judge right from wrong at home when they left to go trick or treating for the night. So far, it appears that the concept of respect for private property and use of proper judgment was accompanying everyone on their respective candy gathering rounds.

Congratulations and Thank You !!