Police have charged [charges withdrawn] and [charges withdrawn] with weapon and drug offences following an incident that occurred on McNabb Street yesterday evening.
A news release issued today by the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service alleges that the two refused to leave a business in the 200 block of McNabb Street when asked to do so by a staff member.
"[charges withdrawn] threatened the staff member with bear mace and the two accused fled the area," the release states.
They were arrested a short time later and found in possession of suspected methamphetamine and fentanyl.
Full text of the news release follows:
On July 13, 2021, officers with Patrol Services charged [charges withdrawn] and [charges withdrawn] with possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose.
Around 7:30 p.m., the two accused attended a business in the 200 block of McNabb Street. While at the business, a staff member approached the two accused and asked them to leave. [It is alleged that] at this time [charges withdrawn] threatened the staff member with bear mace and the two accused fled the area.
Police were called and officers located the two accused a short time later and they were arrested. A subsequent search found both accused to be in possession of a substance believed to be methamphetamine. [charges withdrawn] was also found to be in possession of a substance believed to be fentanyl.
[charges withdrawn] is charged with possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose and possession of a controlled substance. He was released on an undertaking and is scheduled to appear in court on Aug. 30, 2021.
[charges withdrawn] is charged possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, possession of a prohibited weapon, assault with a weapon, uttering threats and two counts of possession of a controlled substance. He was released on an undertaking and is scheduled to appear in court on Aug. 30, 2021.
EDITOR'S NOTE: The above story has been updated to reflect that charges against both accused were withdrawn by the Crown