Tuesday, October 12, 2004

BATCHAWANA CRIME SPREE
Batchawana, Ont.,

Police are investigating several crimes that took place in the village of Batchawana late Sunday night and early Monday morning.

Sometime during the darkened hours culprits forced their way into the Post Office in Batchawana and attacked the safe. They were successful in getting it open and stole the contents. The safe and the Post Office building were extensively damaged during the break and enter. An unknown quantity of cash, stamps and other valuables are reported missing.

Police also found a truck that was reported stolen from the City of Sault Ste. Marie in the parking lot of the post office.

As police were investigating these crimes, a visitor to the Batchawana area reported that his pick-up truck was stolen over night. The victim believes that sometime between 2:00 a.m. and 7:00 a.m. on Monday morning, his pick-up was stolen from a residence in Batchawana. The truck is a white 1999 ¾ ton Dodge pick up truck. The truck has a plow harness on the front and chrome rims. Michigan licence plate YJO 586.

Sault Ste Marie OPP would like the help of the public in solving these Batchawana crimes. If you saw or heard anything unusual in the Batchawana area late Sunday night or early Monday morning call the Sault Ste Marie OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Remember that Crime Stoppers also offers cash rewards up to $2000.00 if your tip leads to an arrest. Call Crime Stoppers at 942-7867 or 1-800-222-TIPS(8477)


ASSAULT ON WOMAN
Heyden, Ont.,

An assault on a Heyden woman on Monday evening sent her to Sault and Area Hospital and the accused to jail for the night.

Last night at about 7:00, police were called to Heyden after the accused called police about problems in the home.

The investigation revealed that the couple had a verbal disagreement that escalated to violence. The 47-year-old man allegedly struck the woman with a cupboard door. The victim was taken to Sault and Area Hospital where she was treated and released. The man was arrested at the scene and is being held in custody pending a bail hearing this morning. He faces one charge of Assault Causing Bodily Harm.


MISSING “YOUR BEST FRIEND” ????
Heyden, Ont.,

Sault Ste. Marie O.P.P. was called to the McIntyre Road area over the weekend after a resident found a wandering dog in the area. The Sheppard /Collie mix was found in the area with it’s collar and leash still on.

If you area missing your dog call the front desk at the Sault Ste Marie OPP and we will help you get re-united with your pet.