Monday, May 5, 2008

RANGER LAKE BRIDGE RE-OPENED

(Curtis Twp.) The O.P.P. would like to advise motorists that Highway 556 is now open in both directions to motorists and pedestrian traffic.

The bridge has completed being inspected by the Ministry of Transportation and the barriers have been removed.

BREAK AND ENTER

(Thessalon First Nation, Ontario) On Friday May 2, 2008 the East Algoma Thessalon OPP were contacted regarding a break and enter to a seasonal residence located on Thessalon First Nation, Ontario.

The break and enter occurred sometime within the previous week. Nothing was taken in the break and enter but damage in the amount of $300 is reported to the home.

If you have any information regarding this break and enter, contact the East Algoma OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers at 1-705-942-7867.

VEHICLE STOP LEADS TO SEIZURE OF DRUGS

(Highway 17, west of Bruce Mines, Ontario) On Sunday May 4, 2008 members of the East Algoma OPP were conducting patrols on Highway 17 west of Bruce Mines, Ontario. The motor vehicle was stopped and subsequently the driver was charged.

Jean Francois MAHUE (24) of Gatineau Quebec has been charged with Possession Schedule II Cannabis Marihuana – under 30 grams under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act. The accused was released on a Promise to Appear in Thessalon Court on June 26, 2008.

SEVEN SEASONAL HOMES BROKEN INTO

(Aweres Twp., Ont.) Sometime between Thursday May 1st and Saturday, May 3rd seven seasonal homes in the 300 block of Island View Road in Aweres Township were broken into.

Three homes were ransacked and five homes had items stolen. Stolen items included alcohol, groceries, gasoline, fishing lures, tackle boxes, a cordless drill, a chainsaw, and cash.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or the local Sault Ste. Marie OPP detachment at 1-888-310-1122.

ASSAULT ALLEGTIONS BEING INVESTIGATED

(Vankoughnet Twp., Ont.) Ontario Provincial Police are investigating an assault against a male and a female that allegedly occurred the evening of Friday, May 2nd, 2008.

The victims had attended a party at a residence on Highway 552 east in Vankoughnet Township when a physical confrontation occurred between two males and the male and female victim.

The male and female both attended the Sault Area Hospital with minor injuries to the facial area.

The investigation is continuing.

PAINT BALLER’S NABBED BY BUILDING OWNER

(Laird Twp., Ont.) On Sunday afternoon, around 12: 00 p.m. a building owner who happened to be in the area of Town Line West observed 6 youths using a paint ball gun on his storage building. There were approximately 12 paint ball shots to the side of the building.

This had happened on several previous occasions.

Police attended and spoke with the owner. At the request of the owner, it was agreed that the youths would clean up the building and not face Mischief charges.

Vandalism to Mattawa Museum

(Mattawa, ON) – Mattawa OPP are currently investigating acts of mischief caused to the Mattawa Museum located on First Street in the town of Mattawa.

Sometime between Friday, April 11th, 2008 and Friday, April 18th, 2008, unknown culprit(s) broke four light covers contained within the retaining wall of the Museum grounds. The damage is estimated at approximately $100.00; however, the Mattawa Museum had just replaced the light covers and advised that this is an ongoing issue.

Police are asking if anyone has any information in regards to this incident to please call Mattawa OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or if you wish to remain anonymous contact the Near North Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.