Thursday, March 31, 2011

Male Arrested for Internal Fraud
Officers with the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service Fraud Unit concluded a fraud investigation involving an internal theft from a local business that occurred between the 14th of April and the 16th of September 2009. As a result they arrested 33 year-old Sang (Sean) Kim of 3525 Lakeshore Road West, Oakville Ontario on the 29th of March and charged him with one count of fraud over $5,000. He is to appear in bail court this morning.

Male Arrested for Impaired Driving and Drug Possession
Officers with the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service arrested 34 year-old Jason Whalen of no fixed address at 8:38 am on Macdonald Avenue and charged him with one count of impaired driving, one count of consume over the legal limit and two counts of possession of a controlled drug or substance. It is alleged that at approximately 8:13 am officers received a call regarding persons consuming alcohol in a vehicle on Macdonald Avenue.

Officers located the vehicle matching the description in a parking lot in the 600 block of Macdonald Avenue. When they checked the vehicle they found open liquor inside and the driver appeared to be under the influence of alcohol. The accused was given the roadside screening device breathalyzer test and registered a fail. Officers also found the accused to be in possession of a small amount of cocaine and marijuana. He is to appear in bail court this morning.

Two Females Arrested on Outstanding Warrants
Officers with the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service arrested 19 year-old Tina Tremblay of 1 McCullough Street, Marathon Ontario on the 30th of March at 2:30 pm and charged her with two counts of fail to appear court and one count of fail to appear for prints.

Officers with the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service arrested 29 year-old Louise Auger of 23 Anderson Road on the 30th of March at 1:51 pm on Albert Street and charged her with one count of fail to attend court.

Three Vehicle Collision - Impaired Driving Arrest
Officers with the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service arrested 19 year-old Dylen McLeod of 731 Fourth Line East at 9:40 pm last night on Sackville Road and charged him with one count of impaired driving and one count of consume over the legal limit. It is alleged that 30th March at approximately 9:30 pm officers attended on Sackville Road in regards to a motor vehicle collision involving three vehicles. Officers investigating the collision discovered that the accused, that was operating a Chrysler vehicle, had rear ended a Dodge pickup truck, causing it to strike the ditch area and rollover. The Chrysler then struck a Chevy vehicle that was parked unattended in a driveway on Sackville Road. There were no injuries reported in the collision and all three vehicles were severely damaged. Officers found the driver of the Chrysler, the accused, to be under the influence of alcohol and he was arrested. He is to appear in court on the 9th of May.

Break and Enter Report
A residence on John Street was entered on the evening of the 29th of March. It is not known what, if anything was taken.

Theft Reports
• Licence plates were reported stolen from vehicles parked on John Street and Rosita Street.
• A purse was stolen form a shopping cart at the Metro on Second Line West.

Purse Snatching Prevention Tips
• Do not leave the purse in a grocery cart, inside or outside a store.
• Carry your purse across your shoulder and chest, close to your body, preferably in front, under your jacket or use a backpack / fanny pack. Make it harder for the criminal and hopefully he or she won’t bother you.
• Never carry large amounts of cash.
• You don’t need to carry all your credit cards or your birth certificate. Make sure that you have a photocopy of all of the cards and identification in your purse. This will make it easier to report and replace them.
• There should be nothing in your purse that you cannot replace.
• Try to be a good witness. Remember as much as you can about the suspect. If safe to do so, watch what direction he or she goes in. If they get into a car, try to get the license plate number (or as much of the plate number as possible). This information may help identify the suspect.

If you have any information regarding these crimes or any other crime, call Crime Stoppers at 942-7867 or 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS); submit an e-tip from the Crime Stoppers web site at www.saultcrimestoppers.com or text keyword SSM with your tip to 274637.