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Sault police officer cleared of wrongdoing in case of prisoner who ingested fentanyl

Sault police officer cleared of wrongdoing in case of prisoner who ingested fentanyl

Ontario's police watchdog, the Special Investigations Unit, says no criminal charges will be laid in connection with March 1 'medical crisis' at Sault Police headquarters
Library bathrooms closed for repairs after emergency call

Library bathrooms closed for repairs after emergency call

'Significant damage' was done to extricate woman who climbed into basement ceiling Thursday morning, prompting a major response from police, firefighters and paramedics
Police say one guy was walking around with all these drugs

Police say one guy was walking around with all these drugs

35-year-old busted at Albert and Gore with $56K in fentanyl, meth and cocaine
VIDEO: Sault golf club attack that went viral lands in court

VIDEO: Sault golf club attack that went viral lands in court

Trial underway for 50-year-old who faces one count of assault with a weapon for altercation at the Sault Ste. Marie Golf Club that's been viewed millions of times online
Sault police board to petition lawmakers for bail reform amid shoplifting spike

Sault police board to petition lawmakers for bail reform amid shoplifting spike

Sault Ste. Marie Police Service reported more than 500 calls for shoplifting in the first four months of 2024 — an 80 per cent increase over the same period last year
'Very disgraceful' — Thieves loot casting of war hero Merrifield's citation

'Very disgraceful' — Thieves loot casting of war hero Merrifield's citation

The casting, which describes how Sault soldier dashed 'from shell-hole to shell-hole' to save his First World War comrades, is 'not replaceable,' says Legion Branch president
VIDEO: Ex-cop went 'too far' in gas station tussle with teen

VIDEO: Ex-cop went 'too far' in gas station tussle with teen

'You are a grown individual who should have had the presence of mind to walk away': Man who assaulted 14-year-old snowmobiler gets conditional discharge, probation
Goulais River resident charged with stabbing person in leg

Goulais River resident charged with stabbing person in leg

Sault Police say victim was taken to hospital Wednesday night with 'moderate injuries'
UPDATE: Downtown library evacuated after woman climbs into ceiling

UPDATE: Downtown library evacuated after woman climbs into ceiling

Significant damage was done to a wall leading into the women's washroom of the basement in order to extract a person under the Mental Health Act
CRIME OF THE WEEK: This woman really wanted cigarettes

CRIME OF THE WEEK: This woman really wanted cigarettes

Sault Police are looking for the unidentified person who threw a pop bottle inside a Canadian Tire gas bar, smashing a glass barrier and display case