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Sault Police staying silent as mass shooting probe continues

Sault Police staying silent as mass shooting probe continues

A historian and expert on gun control and firearms policy says police departments across Canada are becoming more reluctant to release basic information about mass shootings to the public, like gun licence status or model of weapon used
Sault man pleads guilty to butcher-knife attack

Sault man pleads guilty to butcher-knife attack

39-year-old sentenced to time served (90 days) and two years probation for multiple crimes, including assault with a weapon for stabbing a man in the arm numerous times
Ontario’s top court cuts prison sentence for Sault sex offender

Ontario’s top court cuts prison sentence for Sault sex offender

Convicted of multiple sexual offences involving children, the man was initially sentenced to eight years in prison; he will now serve five years after winning his appeal
Man who choked, threatened to kill girlfriend pleads guilty

Man who choked, threatened to kill girlfriend pleads guilty

After admitting he attacked his girlfriend, 48-year-old tells judge he will follow probation orders because he wants to take care of his wife, who has a debilitating disease
VIDEO: Drugs, cash stolen during East Street pharmacy break-in

VIDEO: Drugs, cash stolen during East Street pharmacy break-in

Do you know this person? Along with stolen items, they also caused $2,500 in damage to an ATM
Sault cops track down wanted man in metal pipe attack

Sault cops track down wanted man in metal pipe attack

30-year-old suspect was arrested Tuesday and remains in custody pending a bail hearing
Man arrested multiple times this year accused of break-in, exposing himself

Man arrested multiple times this year accused of break-in, exposing himself

26-year-old was allegedly armed with hatchet during two previous arrests; he is now accused of break-and-enter, exposing his genitals in public and making offensive gestures
Two disturbance calls lead to stolen vehicle; one arrested

Two disturbance calls lead to stolen vehicle; one arrested

Vehicle had been reported stolen to York Regional Police; 41-year-old faces multiple charges
Driver flees crash scene on foot, faces impaired driving charge

Driver flees crash scene on foot, faces impaired driving charge

Both drivers treated for minor injuries
Driver with beginner's licence clocked at more than twice the speed limit: Sault police

Driver with beginner's licence clocked at more than twice the speed limit: Sault police

Charged with stunt driving, 18-year-old could face jail and a hefty fine