Wednesday, May 24, 2006

Update To Wardlaw Fuels Robbery - Additional Charges Laid

Yesterday afternoon officers from Investigation Services and Patrol Services executed a search warrant at a downtown residence in connection to the robbery that occurred yesterday morning. During the search officers located a sawed off shotgun, shotgun shells, cigarettes and a quantity of money. Additional charges have been laid against 46-year old Charles Ross Hayden of no fixed address. The accused has further been charged with one count of possession of shotguns shells contrary to a prohibition order, one count of possession of property obtained by crime, one count of possession of a weapon obtained by crime and one count of possession of a prohibited weapon. During the investigation officers learned that the shotgun had been stolen from the Bruce Mines area in the spring of 2004. Yesterday the accused was charged with one count of robbery-use a firearm, one count of disguise with intent-face masked, one count of possession of a weapon for the purpose dangerous to public, one count of use a firearm while committing the offence of robbery and one count of possession of a firearm contrary to an order prohibiting such possession. He will appear in bail court at 10 am this morning.

Death Threat

A 22-year old male will appear in bail court this morning after being arrested yesterday morning and charged with one count of threatening to cause death or bodily harm and one count of breach of probation. It is alleged that on the 18th of May the accused contacted his ex-girlfriend by phone and threatened to kill her if she contacted the police. At the time of the offence the accused was on probation with a number of terms. The accused turned himself into City Police yesterday.

Outstanding Warrant Arrest

29-year old Daniel Miller of basement apartment-960 Queen Street East was arrested just before 8 pm last night on an outstanding warrant for one count of failing to report when required. At the time of the arrest the accused had allegedly been drinking. The accused was on probation with conditions not to consume alcohol. During the course of the investigation officers also learned that the accused had allegedly failed to notify his change of address with the City Police. Mr. Miller was subsequently charged with one count of breach of a release order and two counts of breach of probation. He will appear in bail court this morning.

Theft

34-year old Scott Erdman of 260 Wellington Street West was arrested yesterday afternoon and charged with one count of theft under $5,000. It is alleged that the accused attended at Sears in the Station Mall and attempted to leave the store with a $70 pair of running shoes. The accused was apprehended by store security and turned over to City Police. Mr. Erdman has been charged with one count of theft under $5,000 and will appear in court on June 26th.

Motor Vehicle Collision

Yesterday morning a single motor vehicle collision sent one person to the hospital. It is alleged that a motorcycle operated by 49-year old Audrey Rivard of 127 Bellevue Avenue was traveling southbound on Pim Street. It is alleged that the driver skidded on some sand and struck a median in the 200 block of Pim Street. The driver was taken by ambulance to the Sault Area Hospital for treatment on non-life threatening injuries.

Break & Enters

Yesterday morning shortly before 7 am officers attended at Mrs. B’s Pizza and Snack Bar for a break and enter. A small-undisclosed amount of money was taken in the break in.

Shortly before 4 am this morning officers attended in Instaloans located at 343 Second Line West. Thieves broke into the business and attempted to steal an ATM machine, but were not successful.

Bear Sightings

In the last 24-hour period there have been 2 bear sightings. Just before 9 am yesterday morning a homeowner on Anderson Road reported a bear was around the deck of a home. The MNR was notified regarding that incident. Also just after 9 pm last night a citizen in the 100 block of Northridge Road reported a bear in their back yard.

There are a number of things home and cottage owners can do. They include:

• Put garbage out on the morning of garbage day, and not the night before

• Do not leave pet food outdoors

• Thoroughly clean outdoor grills after use

• Fill bird feeders only through the winter months

• Do not put meat, fish or sweet food (including fruit) in your composter

• Keep meat scraps in the freezer until garbage pick-up day

• Pick all ripe fruit off trees, and remove vegetables and fallen fruit from the ground

• Use electric fencing to protect valuable trees, orchards, vegetable and berry patches

For more information on bears and what you can do visit the Ministry of Natural Resource Bear page at the following site.
http://bears.mnr.gov.on.ca

If you are reporting an incident with a bear there are two numbers you can call. To report a non-emergency sighting of a bear you can call the Ministry of Natural Resources at 1-866-514-2327. If the situation with the bear is urgent or dangerous, contact the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service by dialing 911. By utilizing some of the above tips you can reduce the attraction for bears to your residence.