NEWS RELEASE
SAULT STE MARIE POLICE SERVICE
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On Jan. 24 officers with the Patrol Services Division of the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service arrested 23-year-old Derek Battagin of James Street in relation to a break and enter and theft.
It is alleged that on Jan. 19, 2017 the accused attended a property on Sherbourne Street and took a snow blower valued at $900 from the property.
Later, on Jan. 24, 2017 the accused is alleged to have entered a house in the 300 block of Northland Road and stolen several tools and other items with a total value of just under $1,000.
Officers located the accused on Jan. 24 as a result of a traffic stop and he was taken into custody. Mr. Battagin has been charged with;
- 2 counts of possession of property obtained by crime
- 1 count of theft under $5,000
- 1 count of break and enter
He will appear in court on Feb. 27, 2017.
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