Friday, March 9, 2007

BOATS ENTERED AND DAMAGED

(Thessalon, Ontario) On Saturday March 3, 2007 the East Algoma – Thessalon Detachment were dispatched to a mischief on Peachey Street, Thessalon, Ontario.

Five boats being stored for the winter months had been entered by two individuals and damaged. The suspects broke locks, emptied fire extinguishers and shot off flare guns inside the boats.

The flare gun is missing from the scene and believed to be in possession of the two suspects.

The two suspects were observed by one of the owners, but fled on a dark blue Polaris snowmachine.

The two suspects are described as:

#1. Youth between the ages of 15 – 18, approximately 6’ tall, thin build with lighter coloured short hair.

#2. Youth between the ages of 15 – 18, approximately 5’ tall, thin build with darker coloured long hair.

CHAINSAW FOUND

In August 2006 a chainsaw was turned into the East Algoma – Thessalon OPP. If you have lost a chainsaw, attend at the East Algoma – Thessalon Detachment, and see Constable Chrissy McClelland, Monday to Thursday between the hours of 8:00 am – 4:00 pm.

R.I.D.E.

Sault Ste Marie Detachment officers have conducted R.I.D.E. at 10 different locations so far during the month of March. Officers have checked 279 vehicles. There have been 2- 12 hours suspensions issued, 3 Highway traffic act charges, and one person found to have a suspended drivers license. Two traffic warnings have also been issued. Sault Ste Marie detachment officers will be attempting to conduct R.I.D.E. and aggressive enforcement of Rules of the Road and Seatbelt Violations of the Highway Traffic Act as part of their daily patrol activities. Last year one of the fatal collisions investigated by the detachment was caused by a impaired driver. This year the 1 person who died in a February collision may have lived had they been wearing a seatbelt. The OPP are hoping to reduced the carnage on our highways through year- round strict targeted enforcement and public education. So please slow down, use a designated driver and wear your seatbelt, the life you save may be your own.