Six persons to appear in bail court:
On Friday December 23rd members of the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service arrested a 22-year-old male for mischief and breach of a recognizance. It is alleged that the accused, while in custody at the Algoma treatment and remand Centre, caused damage to his cell. At the time of this offence the accused was on a recognizance release order to keep the peace. John McGaughey, age 22, of no fixed address is charged with one count of mischief under $ 5,000 and count of breach of a recognizance.
On Sunday December 25th members of the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service arrested an 18-year-old male for sexual assault. It is alleged that on December 25th the accused sexually assaulted, sexually touched and then invited a younger female relative to sexually touch him. The accused is charged with one count of sexual assault, one count of sexual interference and one count of invitation to sexual touching.
On Monday December 26th members of the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service arrested a 27-year-old male for assault and warrants for mischief and for failing to appear for court. It is alleged that the accused assaulted his common-law-partner by striking her on the head. It is further alleged that at the time of this offence the accused was wanted on warrants for failing to appear for court on December 12th 2011 and a mischief charge from September 16th 2011. The victim in this incident did not require medical attention.
Yesterday members of the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service arrested a 25-year-old male for possession of a prohibited weapon and two counts of assault. Last night at 7:15 pm officers were called to an address in the west end regarding a dispute. Investigating officers received information that the accused was wanted for two assault charges. It is alleged that when officers arrested the accused on the assault charges they located a flick knife in the accused. As a result the accused was charged with possession of a prohibited weapon. The accused was also charged with two count s of assault. It is alleged that on September 14th 2011 the accused assault a security guard at the Station Tower. It is further alleged that on October 27th 2011 the accused assaulted a male person at an east end residence. Neither victim required medical assistance as a result of being assaulted. Spencer Whenham, age 25, of no fixed address is charged with one count of possession of a prohibited weapon and two counts of assault.
On Friday December 23rd members of the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service arrested a 26-year-old male for robbery. It is alleged that the accused male attended at the residence of a male known to him and robbery the victim, at knife point, of three firearms. The accused was apprehended by police a short time later. The firearms and the knife used in the robbery were located on the accused. Graham Tarrant, age 26, of 326 Albert St. W. Apt # 1 is charged with one count of robbery, one count of possession of a weapon dangerous to the public and one count of breach of peace bond.
At approximately 12:40 am on Saturday December 24th the Sault Ste Marie Police Service responded to a report of a robbery at 73 Brock St, the Greyhound Bus Terminal. Upon arrival officers were informed by a female victim that a male assaulted her and stole her car. Officers at that time began a search for the vehicle, a 2005 silver coloured Kia, and relayed this information to the Ontario Provincial Police. At approximately 7:00 am officers from the East Algoma O.P.P. Elliot Detachment located the vehicle and arrested the driver. At the time of this offence the accused was on two probation order releases with conditions to keep the peace and be good. Jordan Berry, age 26, of no fixed address is charged with one count of robbery and two counts of breach of probation. The East Algoma O.P.P also laid numerous charges against the accused in relation to offences committed in their jurisdiction. The victim in this incident did not require medical attention.
Two persons arrested for impaired driving:
On Saturday December 24th members of the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service arrested a 58-year-old male for impaired driving and drive over 80 mgs. It is alleged that the accused male was involved in a single motor vehicle collision on Second Line W. near Walls Rd. when the vehicle he was operating went into the ditch. Upon police arrival officers noted an odour of alcohol on the driver’s breath. Ronald Sharpe, age 58 of 64 Glenwood Ave is charged with one count of impaired driving and one count of drive over 80mgs.
Mr. Sharpe is to appear in court on January 30th 2012 at 9:00 am.
On Monday December 26th members of the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service arrested a 39-year-old male for impaired driving and drive over 80mgs. It is alleged that on Monday December 26th the accused was operating his motor vehicle, while under the influence of alcohol, on Trunk Rd. and was involved in a motor vehicle collision. It is further alleged that the accused fled from the scene of the collision. A short time later police attended at his residence and arrested him. Kevin Neveau, age 39, of 479 Gran St. is charged with one count of impaired driving and one count of drive over 80 mgs. The two occupants of the other vehicle, involved in the collision, were transport to the Sault Area Hospital for treatment of non-live threatening injuries.
Mr. Neveau is to appear in court on January 30th at 9:00 am.
Male arrested on warrants:
Early yesterday morning members of the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service arrested a 28-year-old male for two warrants. It is alleged that on June 20th 2011 the accused was in possession of property obtained by crime and further that he committed the offence of fraud by forging a cheque. Michael Radford, age 28, of 655 Wallace Terr. is charged with one count of possession of property obtained by crime and one count of uttering a forged document. Mr. Radford is to appear in court on January 30th at 9:00 am.
Assault:
At approximately 11:45 pm on Monday December 26th city police were called to McNabb St. near Black Rd. regarding an assault. A male reports that a group of about six youths were yelling at him as he drove his vehicle by this location. When the driver stopped to speak to the youths, one of them sprayed him with either mace or pepper spray. The suspects were last seen running east on McNabb St.
Female arrested for fraud:
Yesterday afternoon members of the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service arrested a 43-year-old female for fraud. It is alleged that the accused attended at the Zellers Store, in the Station Mall, and removed the price tags from some toys and then attended at the return counter for a refund. The accused was arrested by store security and turned over to city police. Brenda Sanders, age 43, of 646 Queen St. W. Apt # 2, is charged with one count of fraud under 4 5,000. Ms Sanders is to appear in court on January 30th 2012 at 9:00 am.
Female arrested for mischief and assault:
Early this morning members of the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service arrested a 25-year-old female for mischief and assault. It is alleged that at approximately 2:20 am this morning the accused damaged a vehicle in the area of East St. and Queen St. E. It is further alleged that when the owner of the vehicle approached the accused she assaulted him. Police attended and arrested the accused. The victim, who did not know the accused, did not require medical attention.
Lacey Maclean, age 25, of 171 Willow Ave Apt # 7B is charged with one count of mischief under $ 5,000 and one count of assault. Ms MacLean is to appear in court on January 30th 2012 at 9:00 am.
Break and enter:
City police received six reports of break and enter over the holiday weekend. Break-ins were reported to the following locations:
A residence in the 200 block of Wellington St. E. Electronics and alcohol were reported stolen.
A garage in the 900 block of Wallace Terr. It is unknown what was taken at this time.
A residence in the 500 block of John St. Electronics, cash and jewellery were stolen.
An attempted break and enter was reported to a residence in the 100 block of Carol Crt.
Tools were reported stolen from a construction site in the 100 block of Texas Ave.
Early this morning police were called to a residence in the 300 block of Eastern Ave regarding a break and enter. The homeowner reports that some entered his home and stole a wallet and some electronics.
Mischief:
Two fences were reported damaged to residences in the 400 block of Parliament St. Incident may have been caused by a vehicle.
A vehicle was damaged in the 400 block of Henry St.
A door at a residence in the 100 block of Poplar Ave was spray painted.
Theft:
City police received four reports of thefts over the weekend. A duffle bag containing medication was stolen from the East End Husky.
Jewellery was stolen from a residence in the 100 block of Par Ave.
A credit card was stolen a residence in the 100 block of Old Highway 17 Rd.
A gift card was stolen from a vehicle in the 500 block of Sherbourne St.
Polish Hall on Goulais Avenue
On Friday December 23rd 2011, the Sault Ste. Marie Police and Fire Services completed an enforcement action at an event at the Polish Hall on Goulais Avenue.
This event was organized as a Christmas celebration and tickets were sold for the event by local youth.
The enforcement action was undertaken in response to identified issues at a similar event that was held this past fall, where the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service received several complaints from members of the public after that event.
Upon receiving information of this up coming event officers from the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service’s High School Liaison Office met with event organizers and advised them of the planned enforcement.
On December 23rd officers charged 13 persons with being under 19 years of age and consuming liquor, one person was also charged with being intoxicated in a public place.
Three persons were also charged with offences under the Highway Traffic Act. Persons arrested and/or charged were between the ages of 14 and 17 years.
A noticeable reduction in offences was noted at this latest event due to the partnership between the Algoma District School Board, the Huron Superior Catholic District School Board, the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service and the event organizers.
The Sault Ste. Marie Police Service would like to thank the Algoma District School Board and the Huron Superior Catholic District School Board for their assistance in being proactive within the schools by getting the message to students about the issues surrounding these events.
This collaborative approach was based on the principals of education, deterrence and enforcement between the partnered agencies.
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.