City Police Beat

27-year-old faces ten charges, accused of trying to break into home on MacDonald Avenue

Assault victim endured fractured orbital bone and 18 stitches above right eye; a sentence less severe than house arrest would send 'wrong message to the community,' judge says

Dispatchers received 15 unintentional calls in last few days; 'Such calls, though accidental, drain law enforcement resources and occupy phone lines needed for emergencies'

City councillor wants to focus more on other boards and committees, and feels it's time for a different municipal appointee to bring 'fresh ideas and fresh perspectives'

Theft took place on the morning of May 10

Sault Ste. Marie Police Service will double its bicycle patrol as part of an effort to increase its visibility this summer by planting more of its members downtown

Lisa Vezeau-Allen surprised Police Services Board members by handing in her resignation letter during a meeting Wednesday, citing 'lots of other obligations'

Accused of stunt driving, 17-year-old had Driver’s Licence suspended for 30 days and vehicle impounded for 14 days; could face fines, more licence suspensions and jail time

Detectives believe assault took place at around 1 p.m on May 12 — at same time and location where elderly woman says she was attacked in her wheelchair

21-year-old faces multiple charges, due back in court July 31