City Police Beat

On February 18, 2016 city police arrested a male accused on outstanding warrants. On January 18, 2016 the accused Dustin Thomas Sayers age 41, failed to attend court in answer to two charges of theft under $5,000.

Sometime between the 11th and the 14th of February unknown culprits broke into a residence in the 1200 block of Queen Street East and stole jewelry and cash

A residence on Crawford Ave. was broken into sometime overnight. A coin set and loose change were reported stolen. If you have any information regarding these crimes, or any other crime, call Crime Stoppers at 705-942-7867 or 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).

At 3:30 p.m. on February 12, 2016, city police arrested 55-year-old Michael Sweeney of Albert Street East. It’s alleged that Sweeney attended at Walmart on Bay Street and stole merchandise valued at $36.

On February 9, 2016 city police located a male at a local fitness center. The male was wanted on an outstanding warrant for failing to attend for finger prints. Police arrested Gary Joseph Levar, age 47.

On February 8 city police officers arrested 22-year-old Melinda Robinson of Queen Street West for assault.

On February 7, 2016 at 2:40 p.m., city police arrested a 30-year-old male who was wanted on two warrants for domestic related matters. It is alleged that the accused had breached the conditions of his recognizance of bail.

Officers observed a Chevrolet van cross through an active railway crossing while the lights were flashing just in front of the oncoming locomotive.

In December of 2015 officers from the Technological Crime Unit commenced an investigation involving persons making child pornography available on the internet.

On February 4, 2016 at 11:15 a.m. detectives arrested and charged Michael Johnston, age 23 of Capp Avenue with failing to attend court. It is alleged he failed to appear court regarding a theft under $5,000. He will appear in court on March 7.