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Former Algoma U prof facing additional sexual assault charge

Former Algoma U prof facing additional sexual assault charge

Michael Lajoie, a former part-time professor at Algoma University, was charged earlier this year for sexual assault
Multiple incidents lead to robbery with a weapon charges

Multiple incidents lead to robbery with a weapon charges

Officers, with the help of police service dog Hektor, found the accused behind a building
Fire crews, police respond to overnight fire at Home Siding

Fire crews, police respond to overnight fire at Home Siding

Materials sitting atop a shipping container at Home Siding Shop Inc. appeared to have caught fire shortly after midnight on Monday
Sault police investigated by SIU in wake of sexual assault allegations

Sault police investigated by SIU in wake of sexual assault allegations

Police watchdog looking into number of allegations dating back to late December
VIDEO: Suspect sought after campers broken into at Christie's RV

VIDEO: Suspect sought after campers broken into at Christie's RV

Incident took place on Jan. 26
Angry Beer Store customer guilty of dangerous driving

Angry Beer Store customer guilty of dangerous driving

61-year-old claims he was targeted by police for attending anti-mask events at Bellevue Park; judge granted him a conditional discharge with probation for 12 months
Wellington East shooting suspect charged with attempted murder

Wellington East shooting suspect charged with attempted murder

The suspect and victims are known to each other, police say
Two people shot in Wellington East altercation: police

Two people shot in Wellington East altercation: police

One person is in custody
Heavily armed police block Wellington East (update)

Heavily armed police block Wellington East (update)

Algoma District School Board says hold-and-secure was imposed at nearby Anna McCrea Public School due to 'an external situation in the neighbourhood'
Man charged with mischief after disrupting court process

Man charged with mischief after disrupting court process

Police say the accused also made an unnecessary call to 911