OPP Beat

NOT MUCH GOING ON IN THE OUTSKIRTS OF THE CITY (Sault Ste Marie, Ont.) Sault Ste Marie OPP experienced a dull 24 hours of policing since yesterday morning. There are no occurrences to report that appear of media interest.

ECHO BAY CRASH (Echo Bay, Ont.) No one was injured yesterday after a car slid into a large passenger van in the village of Echo Bay. Yesterday at about 3:30 p.m. a van was traveling southbound on Church Street.

MALE ARRESTED AND CHARGED FOR 23 BREAK AND ENTER CHARGES AND MORE (Elliot Lake, Ont.) The East Algoma OPP – Elliot Lake arrested and charged a local male. On January 12th, 2008 at approximately 11:33 p.m.

COYOTES OBSERVED IN TOWN OF THESSALON (Thessalon, Ontario) On Thursday January 10, 2008 it was reported to the East Algoma Thessalon OPP that coyotes have been observed prowling within the Town of Thessalon.

LOCAL MALE CHARGED WITH 2 COUNTS OF BREAK AND ENTER (Elliot Lake, Ont.) The East Algoma OPP Crime Unit has arrested and charged a local male regarding two (2) separate break, enter investigations.

UPDATE: Road Closure Advisory The Ontario Provincial Police advise the public of the following road closure update. Location: Hwy. 17, Bruce Mines. Between Hwy 638 and Big Perch Bay Rd.

THESE ARE THE KIND OF PEOPLE WHO KEEP US EMPLOYED (Heyden, Ont.) A resident of Heyden called Sault Ste Marie OPP to indicate that he is prepared to help what appears to be some “weather challenged” snow machine riders.

R.I.D.E. CHECKS FINDING LOTS OF OTHER INFRACTIONS (Goulais River, Ont.) Sault Ste Marie OPP are continuing to find other infractions at our ongoing R.I.D.E checks. Over the weekend officers conducted six R.I.D.E.

EXPENSIVE WATCH STOLEN! (Elliot Lake, Ont.) The East Algoma OPP is requesting the assistance of the public regarding the theft of a Rolex watch. The watch, which is valued at over $5,000.

Motorized Snow Mobile Through The Ice Sault Ste Marie Detachment officers responded to a report of a MSV through the ice on Lower Island Lake just north of the City.