Monday, January 22, 2007

Reminder to Snowmobilers

Now that the snow is falling outside the snowmobile enthusiasts are happy however the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service has been receiving complaints regarding the conduct of some operators. Operators of snowmobiles are also bound by rules and regulations just like operators of vehicles.

Operators of snowmobiles are prohibited from driving them on sidewalks. Also snowmobiles are prohibited from operating on certain or restricted roadways, boulevards or streets. Failure to abide by any of these By-Laws can result in a hefty fine. Copies of a map that shows the designated areas where snowmobiles are allowed in the City are available to the front desk of the Police Station 24 hours a day.

Drinking and driving while operating a snowmobile is the same as drinking and driving while operating a car or truck. It is against the law to operate a snowmobile while under the influence of alcohol.

Also when you are operating a snowmobile, stay off of private property. Failure to do so may result in fines under the Trespass to Property Act.

By driving a snowmobile responsibly you too can enjoy a great winter sport. Keep yourself and others safe by obeying the laws and rules.

Break & Enter

On Friday January 19th City Police arrested two young males and charged them with Break and Enter. It is alleged that on January 13th the youths attended at a dwelling house, broke in and stole a quantity of jewellery. They will be appearing in court on Feb. 20th.

Unlawfully in a Dwelling

On Friday January 19th at approx. 5:20 Pm City Police arrested a 33-year-old female and charged her with: Being Unlawfully in a Dwelling House and Breach of an Undertaking X 3. It is alleged that on Dec. 21st the accused attended at a residence where her ex-common-law partner was residing and entered without permission. The accused was also on conditions not to communicate or harass the victim. The accused will be appearing in court on Feb 26th at 9:00 Am.

Driver Fled Scene of McNabb St Car Accident

On Sat. Jan. 20th at approx. 6:00 Pm City Police were called to investigate a motor vehicle collision on McNabb St. Prior to their arrival they were informed that one of the drivers had fled the scene. The suspect driver was subsequently located on Grove Cres. At this location it was determined that his ability to operate a motor vehicle was impaired by alcohol. As a result the driver was arrested. Charged with Impaired Driving and Drive Over 80mgs is Leeland Jeremy Zelonko, age 29 of 1350 Government Rd. Echo Bay. No one was injured as a result of the collision. Minor damage was reported to the motor vehicles. The accuse will be appearing in court on Feb 26th at 9:00 Am.

Impaired Driver

On Sunday Jan. 21st at approx. 3:00 Pm City Police stopped a vehicle on Queen St. E. Upon speaking to the driver the officers noticed that his ability to operate a motor vehicle was impaired by alcohol. The accused was at this time arrested and charged with Impaired Driving and Drive Over 80mgs. Charged is 37-year-old Sheldon Carberry, of 479 Bush St. Mr. Carberry will be appearing in court on Feb 26th at 9:00 Am.

Assault & Threatening Death

On Sunday Jan. 21st at approx. 6:00 Pm City Police arrested a 42-year-old male and charged him with Assault X2, Assault with a Weapon and Threatening Death. It is alleged that on Jan. 15th the accused assaulted his wife by choking and striking her. He then assaulted her with a weapon by cutting her with a knife and further threatening to come back and kill her before leaving the residence.
The accused will be appearing in Bail Court today at 10:00 Am.

Breach of Curfew

Yesterday morning at approx. 10:45 Am City Police arrested a 19-year-old male and charged him with Breach of a Recognizance. It is alleged that Tyler Kenneth McMillan, of 31 Amherst St. breached his curfew on Jan. 20th. Mr. McMillan will be appearing in Bail Court today at 10:00Am.

City Police were called to investigate four break and enters and one attempted break and enter over the weekend. Entries were reported to:

1. Ezio’s Hair Design at 220 Queen St. E. – Nothing was reported stole.

2. Taste of Scandia at 356 Queen St.E. – Small amount of cash taken.

3. An attempted break and enter was reported at Advanced Transmission at 61 Queen St.E.

4. Parkland School on Amber St. – Unknown if anything taken.

5. A residence in the 400 block of Parliament St. was entered and electronic equipment was reported stolen.

Vehicles Entered

Three vehicles were reported entered over the weekend. Tools were stolen from a truck parked in the 300 block of Lake St. A vehicle parked in the 100 block of Churchill Ave. had a wallet and stereo equipment taken from it and gas was stolen from a vehicle parked in the 400 block of Parliament St.

Mischief

City Police took one report of mischief this past weekend. A vehicle that was parked in the 100 block of Birch St. was damaged.