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BB guns, bear mace seized during break and enter arrest

Sault Ste. Marie Police were called to the 200 block of Northern Avenue East early Saturday
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One person is facing several charges after a break and enter at a multi-unit residence building early Saturday.

Sault Ste. Marie Police were called to the 200 block of Northern Avenue East at 3:20 a.m.

Arriving officers spotted the suspect exiting the building.

“A search of the accused located the bear mace and two BB guns resembling handguns,” said police in a news release. 

“An investigation revealed the accused had broken into the building by damaging a door and proceeded to kick the doors of several units while inside.”

Jeffery Humphries, 32, is charged with:

  • Break and Enter with Intent to Commit Indictable Offence
  • Carry Concealed Prohibited Device x2
  • Fail to Comply with Probation Order x4
  • Possession of Firearm or Ammunition Contrary to Prohibition Order x3
  • Possession of Prohibited Device
  • Possession of Prohibited Device for Dangerous Purpose x3

None of the allegations have been tested in court and the accused is considered innocent unless proven guilty.