Friday, December 3, 2010

Male Arrested for Using Stolen Credit Card
Investigation Division detectives with the Sault Ste Marie Police Service arrested 27 year-old Tyson Seabrook of no fixed address last night at the Algoma Remand and Treatment Centre and charged him with one count of theft under $5,000 and one count of possession and use of stolen credit card. It is alleged that on the 23rd of August the accused stole a credit card from a person known to him and used it to purchase a $1,693.87 Yamaha 50cc scooter from a local outdoor equipment store. The accused is to appear in bail court this morning.

Female Arrested on Outstanding Warrants
Officers with the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service arrested 32 year-old Lee-Ann Perrault of no fixed address yesterday afternoon on McDonald Avenue who was wanted on outstanding warrants for theft related incidents. She has been charged her with two counts of theft under $5,000. It is alleged that on the 24th of November the accused attended at the residence of a relative and stole a purse and some money when there. It is further alleged that on the 14th of October the accused was at an apartment of a person known to her and stole cash and some other household items. The accused is to appear in bail court this morning.

Three Domestic Related Arrests
A 21 year-old female was arrested on the 3rd of December at 5:15 am after turning herself in at the city police station and charged with one count of assault with a weapon. It is alleged that on the 1st of December at approximately 1:00 am the accused was at a downtown residence in company of her ex-boyfriend when the two went outside and began to argue. During the argument the accused struck the victim in the head with a bottle. The victim received non-life threatening injuries as a result.

Officers with the Sault Ste Marie Police Service arrested a 27 year-old male at 9:15 pm last night and charged him with one count of assault. It is alleged that on the 1st of December the accused got into a verbal argument with his common law partner at their residence and the accused assaulted her. No injuries were reported.

Officers with the Sault Ste Marie Police Service arrested a 30 yer-old male yesterday afternoon after responding to a domestic dispute at a west end residence. The accused was charged with two counts of breach or probation as at the time of the incident he was on probation conditions to remain away from the victim and her residence due to previous domestic related assaults.

Three Males Arrested Resulting from Drug Search Warrant
Officers with the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service Street Team and Emergency Services Unit arrested three males yesterday afternoon after a search warrant was executed at the residence of 19 year-old Chad Keen, 506 Wallace Terrace. During the course of the search, officers located 121.5 grams of cannabis marihuana, a small amount of oxycodone and 1.3grams of cocaine. As a result, Chad Keen, was charged with one count of possession of a controlled drug or substance for the purpose of trafficking.

Two other males that were present during the warrant were also arrested and charged. Brandon Tustin, 18 years, of 274 Bainbridge Street was charged with one count of possession of a controlled drug or substance. A 17 year-old male youth was charged with one count of possession of a controlled drug or substance and one count of possession of a controlled drug or substance for the purpose of trafficking. The approximate street value of drugs seized was $2,570. They are to appear in court on the 10th of January.

Several Motor Vehicle Collisions During Yesterday’s Snowfall
There were 22 motor vehicle collisions reported to the Sault Ste. Marie Police Services yesterday. There were minor injuries reported in two of the collisions. The collisions all appear to be due to weather and road conditions and a majority of them were as a result of drivers not adjusting to these conditions.

The Sault Ste. Marie Police Service would like to advise and remind motorists to please slow down and adjust your driving to the road conditions.

The following are some safe driving tips for this winter season.
• With fresh snow fall, road conditions may be slippery, especially near intersections.
• Leave more space between vehicles with.
• Stopping distances are at least double on snowy roads, and even longer in icy conditions.
• Leave earlier, to allow yourself a little extra time travelling to your destination.
• Drive safely and be extra cautious in the school areas.
• Check your headlights to make sure they are working.
• Clean your windshield (inside and out). Drivers should take time to clear snow and ice from all windows, mirrors and the roof of their vehicles and are asked to wait until the fog clears from the window before travelling.
• Have your wiper blades checked and replaced, if necessary.
• Fill your windshield washer fluid reservoir...
• Have winter tires installed.

Winter weather can create driving hazards. Please be patient, drive with caution and care and have a safe winter season.