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Loitering report leads to littering charge

Officers were sent to the 700 block of Queen Street East to investigate a report of littering
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One person is facing charges of littering after police received a report that someone was loitering.

It happened in the 700 block of Queen Street East at 1 p.m. Wednesday.

Sault Ste. Marie Police say people at that location refused to identify themselves.

“The accused was issued a ticket for littering under the Environmental Protection Act,” said police in a news release.

“Through further investigation, officers learned the name of the accused and determined they were wanted for failing to comply with an appearance notice.”

Daniel Niimki-Matinet, 30, has been charged with:

• Obstructing a Peace Officer
• Failure to Comply with an Appearance Notice
• Littering (Under Environmental Protection Act)

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