Three people were charged early Tuesday morning after scrap metal was removed from a construction site on Third Line West, police said.
None of the allegations have been tested in court and the suspects are presumed innocent unless proven guilty.
Full text of a news release about this occurrence issued by OPP follows:
Three individuals are facing criminal charges following a traffic stop in the city's west end.
On Nov. 12, 2024 at approximately 12:20 a.m., officers with the Sault Ste. Marie Ontario Provincial Police were conducting general patrol on Third Line West, when they observed a motor vehicle pulling out of a property that was under construction. Officers further observed the vehicle pulling a trailer that did not have working lights.
A traffic stop was conducted, and investigation revealed the three vehicle occupants were in possession of scrap metal stolen from the construction site.
The vehicle driver was arrested and charged with:
• Possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000
• Draw trailer, no plate
• Draw trailer, no permit
• No red light on rear of trailer
Vehicle passenger, a 59 year old from Sault Ste. Marie, was arrested and charged with:
• Possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000
Vehicle passenger, a 40 year old from Sault Ste. Marie, was arrested and charged with:
• Possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000
All three accused individuals were released from custody and are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on Dec. 16, 2024 in Sault Ste. Marie.
