Tuesday, September 1, 2009

Police Seek Witnesses

The Sault Ste Marie Police Service Traffic Unit are seeking the public’s assistance with their investigation into a motor vehicle collision that occurred on the 26th of August at approximately 6:55 pm on Dacey Road in the area of Hardwood Street that involved a white Chevrolet Venture Van and a green Mercury Mystique.

Traffic officers are looking to speak to any other persons that may have witnessed the collision that were in the area at that time of the accident that they have not already spoken to, or, to anyone else that has any information regarding the collision. Persons may call Traffic Services at 949-6300 Extensions 295 or 348, or they can contact the Crime Stoppers Office at 1-800-222-TIPS.

Male Charged after Pawning Stolen Property:

39 year-old Ron Stewart of 253 Poplar Avenue was arrested on the 31st of August at 5:19 pm at his residence and charged with one count of Possession of Property Obtained by Crime. It is alleged that on the 27th of August the accused attended at a local pawn shop and pawned an electric guitar and amplifier that had been reported stolen in a break and enter to a Polar Avenue residence in August. He is to appear in court on the 5th of October.

Shoplifting Arrest:

28 year-old Christina Wesley of 81 Hillside Drive was charged with one count of Theft under $5,000.00 last evening after she allegedly attended at the Raw store in the Station Mall around 6 pm and stole some clothing. She is to appear in court on the 5th of October.

Property Crimes:

Break and Enter Reports:

• A residence on Crawford Avenue was entered sometime between 1:30pm – 4:20 pm yesterday. A Laptop was reported stolen.

Thefts:

• Vehicles were entered on Bay Street and Dacey Road. A wallet, a cell phone tools, change and medication were reported stolen.
• Bikes were stolen from the Cambrian Mall parking lot and a residence on Wellington Street West.

Mischief Reports:

• A rear tail light and rear quarter panel of a vehicle parked on Bush Street was damaged sometime overnight on the 31st of August.
• A home was egged on Princeton Drive.
• A vehicle in the parking lot of Sault College was damaged overnight when unknown persons jumped on it.
• Two vehicles on John Street were also damaged.

Reminder to Motorists:

Drivers are reminded that whether on a city street, highway or a country road, regardless of the speed limit in the area or the number of lanes, all drivers of motor vehicles must stop when approaching a stopped school bus with its upper red lights are flashing. A flashing stop arm will extend out while passengers are boarding or leaving the bus. Once all passengers have boarded or are safely away from the bus the stop arm will fold away. Do not start moving until the red lights have stopped flashing and the bus begins to move.

Penalties for not stopping:

First offence: $400.00 to $2000.00 and six demerit points.
Each subsequent offence: $1000.00 to $4000.00, six demerit points and possible jail time up to six months.


REMINDER TO All MOTORISTS TO WATCH FOR SCHOOL CROSSING GUARDS
The Sault Ste Marie Police Service would like to remind all motorists to watch for school crossing guards and to obey their hand signals. Drivers who fail to stop for a school crossing guard could be subject to a fine under the Provincial Offences Act.
Motorists are being asked to keep the following tips in mind:
• Crossing guards are put in place to protect our children, always obey school crossing guards.
• Wait until the crossing guard has cleared the crossing before entering that intersection. Drivers may not turn into an intersection while the guard is still in that intersection, even if the kids have safely made it to the side walk.
• Be patient. School crossing guards try to make every attempt to minimize disruptions in traffic flow. However, there are times when traffic must be brought to a stop to allow children to cross the street safely.
• Please take care and be alert at all times. The safety of our children is very important.
Penalties for failing to obey crossing guard sign is $85.00

The Sault Ste Marie Police Service would like to wish all returning students a wonderful and safe day.