OPP Beat

BACKHOE STOLEN (St. Joseph Island, Ontario) On Friday April 20, 2007 the East Algoma – Thessalon Detachment were contacted regarding a backhoe being stolen.

DUH Goulais River, Ont., It appears that the annual tradition of the smelt run, people drinking, and damage to the environment has once again begun. This morning at about 1:30 a.m.

Seat Belt Campaign Activity Sault Ste Marie Detachment and OPP Traffic and Marine officers checked 557 vehicles. Thirty six seat charges were issued. The public can expect intensive efforts over the next two weeks by all police services in Ontario.

BREAK AND ENTER TO LOCAL BUSINESS (Bruce Mines, Ontario) On Tuesday April 17, 2007 the East Algoma – Thessalon OPP was contacted regarding a break and enter on Robinson Drive in Bruce Mines, Ontario.

ONE ARREST IN OVERNIGHT ASSAULT Echo Bay, Ont., One person is in custody after an assault between a man and a woman in their home overnight. Last night at about 9:00 p.m.

CONCERNED CITIZEN COMPLAINT GETS RESULTS (Elliot Lake, Ont.) On April 13th, 07 at approximately 11:41 p.m. the East Algoma OPP received a call regarding a possible impaired driver.

SPOUSAL ASSAULT SUSPECT TURNS HIMSELF INTO POLICE Heyden, Ont., A suspect who allegedly assaulted his female partner turned himself into police yesterday afternoon.

MALE CHARGED AFTER ASSAULTING POLICE (Elliot Lake, Ont.) On April 8th, 2007 police attended a local drinking establishment to assist the paramedics with an injured female.

**UPDATE** (Elliot Lake, Ont.) On Monday, April 2nd, 2007 the East Algoma OPP arrested and charged a second man regarding a complaint received February 2007. Charged with two (2) counts of Sexual Assault is Joseph ASCENZO (21) of Toronto.

TRAFFIC STOP FINDS IMPAIRED DRIVER Echo Bay, Ont., An early morning traffic stop in Echo Bay has found another person drinking and driving. On Sunday April 8, 2007 at about 1:00 a.m.