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Police arrest man who had machete and taser in vehicle

Police responded to a disturbance Saturday in the 600 block of Trunk Road
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Sault Ste. Marie Police Service file photo

Sault Ste. Marie Police say they seized weapons during a weekend arrest.

Police responded to a disturbance Saturday in the 600 block of Trunk Road.

Arriving officers already had an arrest warrant for a suspect they found inside a vehicle.

“A search of the accused and their vehicle located a machete, pocketknife, brass knuckles, and conducted energy weapon,” said police in a news release.

Isaac Boissoneau, 26, of Garden River First Nation has been charged with:

  • Failure to Comply with Release Order – Other Than to Attend Court x3
  • Knowledge of Unauthorized Possession of Weapon x2
  • Occupant of Motor Vehicle Knowing there was Prohibited or Restricted Weapon x2
  • Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose x3
  • Unauthorized Possession of Weapon x2
  • Driver Fail to Surrender Licence (under the Highway Traffic Act)
  • Fail to Surrender Insurance Card (under the Highway Traffic Act)

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