Victim name released
The victim from the fatal motor vehicle collision that occurred on McNabb St. at Algoma Ave. on August 31 has been identified as Christa (Lukenda) Michaud, age 28, of Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario.
Update on fatal collision
The investigation into the fatal motor vehicle collision is continuing. Michael Casselman (age 54) of 111 MacDonald Ave has been charged with consuming over the legal limit causing death. He has been remanded into custody and will be appearing in bail court on Tuesday morning. Police have not released the name of the deceased until next of kin have been notified. St. Georges Ave at McNabb St has been reopened. City police would like to thank the witnesses that came forward and would request anyone with information regarding this tragic incident contact Traffic Services at the Sault Ste Marie Police Service.
Impaired driver
On the 1 September 2013 officers with the Sault Ste Marie Police Service were in the area of Queen St near the east end sewage treatment plant. Police were notified regarding a possible impaired driver from a concerned citizen. Officers located the vehicle and the person driving was found under the influence of alcohol. Charged with impaired driving and consuming over the legal limit is Amber Soltys (age 22) of 17 Dauphin Drive. She will be appearing in court on the 7 October 2013.
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Shoplifting
On Aug. 31 at 5:00 pm Police Officers attended Sears for an adult shoplifter.
Officers learned that Jody Edwards, age 22 of 90 Grace St. had walked out of the store without paying for merchandise. He was arrested and charged with Theft under $5,000.00. He will appear in court on Sept. 30th.