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Machete-swinging woman pleads guilty, promises to be 'better citizen'

Machete-swinging woman pleads guilty, promises to be 'better citizen'

35-year-old receives 12 months probation after pleading guilty to numerous charges; 'I feel I can be a better citizen and a better mother to my children'
Nine months in jail for man who attacked ex-girlfriend with pipe, trashed her apartment

Nine months in jail for man who attacked ex-girlfriend with pipe, trashed her apartment

25-year-old with a history of violence stormed into woman's apartment when she was asleep, demanded grocery money, and smashed dishes, a TV and an antique desk
'Absolute nightmare': Contractor moved into client's house, pawned their stuff

'Absolute nightmare': Contractor moved into client's house, pawned their stuff

In a fraud case first reported last year by SooToday, 47-year-old sentenced to house arrest after pleading guilty to three charges, including fraud and possession of stolen property
Court date set for man accused of careless driving in death of Mikayla Ouellet

Court date set for man accused of careless driving in death of Mikayla Ouellet

Phillip Williamson, 32, will appear in Provincial Offences Court on Nov. 29
Man with three-page criminal record pleads guilty again

Man with three-page criminal record pleads guilty again

41-year-old with 'significant mental health struggles' has a lengthy criminal record 'replete with violent offences'; latest convictions include assault with a weapon and threatening
Niagara Falls murder suspect last seen in Sudbury

Niagara Falls murder suspect last seen in Sudbury

David Mathew Brown, 46, is wanted on a Canada-wide warrant
Employee struck by person being escorted out of Pine Street business: police

Employee struck by person being escorted out of Pine Street business: police

Suspect located around 9:30 p.m. at second business on Great Northern Road after earlier incident on Pine Street
‘I apologize to everyone,’ says man with history of weapons offences

‘I apologize to everyone,’ says man with history of weapons offences

40-year-old driver was found with illegal flick knife after smashing into hydro pole; ‘I hope this is your path forward to sobriety and maintaining your employment,’ judge says
Sault Police arrest man linked to Peterborough homicide suspect

Sault Police arrest man linked to Peterborough homicide suspect

44-year-old found inside same Manitou Park house as wanted homicide suspect now faces multiple weapons charges; released from custody, he is due back in court in January
Razor blade found in Sault child's Halloween candy

Razor blade found in Sault child's Halloween candy

Youth trick-or-treated in Adrian Drive area, as well as the P-Patch; 'Parents and guardians, please check all items collected by children during Halloween before they eat it'