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Man who set fire to girlfriend’s house should pay $250K in restitution: prosecutor

Man who set fire to girlfriend’s house should pay $250K in restitution: prosecutor

50-year-old pleaded guilty to two arson-related offences in connection with incident last summer that caused significant damage to a woman's west-end house
Sault Police say shoplifting has doubled so far in 2024

Sault Police say shoplifting has doubled so far in 2024

Police chief believes drug subculture, catch-and-release policies led to dramatic jump in shoplifting incidents reported to police during the first quarter of this year
Cops say 14-year-old threatened people with scissors at Sault elementary school

Cops say 14-year-old threatened people with scissors at Sault elementary school

Teenager was arrested yesterday after incident at unidentified school in the city
Bistro owner found not guilty of sex assault, harassment

Bistro owner found not guilty of sex assault, harassment

Judge expressed concerns about truthfulness of accuser's testimony
Portion of Wellington closed for police investigation in Steelton

Portion of Wellington closed for police investigation in Steelton

Sault Police were called to the neighbourhood shortly before midnight on Wednesday
Woman accused of wielding a knife, assaulting police

Woman accused of wielding a knife, assaulting police

Arrest happened on Bay Street late Tuesday afternoon
Victim threatened with firearm during altercation: police

Victim threatened with firearm during altercation: police

A 34-year-old faces multiple charges as a result
Sault Police say impaired driver walked away, resisted arrest

Sault Police say impaired driver walked away, resisted arrest

40-year-old charged after police respond to an erratic driver on Saturday evening
VIDEO: Former Sault Police officer pleads guilty to assaulting 14-year-old youth

VIDEO: Former Sault Police officer pleads guilty to assaulting 14-year-old youth

James Bryson, age 42, pleaded guilty to assault against a 14-year-old who was alone at a local gas station with his snowmobile
Two pickup trucks badly damaged in downtown crash

Two pickup trucks badly damaged in downtown crash

Southbound lanes of Andrew Street closed to traffic following collision near Wendy's