Monday, November 13, 2006

Human Body Found on Island in Lake Superior

Wawa, Ontario

A partially decomposed body was found on the shore of Montreal Island approximately 20 kilometers north of Montreal River.

On Sunday November 12th Superior East OPP, Wawa were called after a Kayaker from Wisconsin reported finding a body on the shore of the island.

Police were flown onto the island by OPP Helicopter to investigate further. The gender or identity of the body can not be confirmed at this time. A Post Mortem will be held to assist in determining cause of death and identity of the deceased.

Further information will follow.

FRIDAY WAS A BAD DAY TO TRAVEL EAST OF SAULT STE MARIE

Laird Twp, Ont

On Friday afternoon and into Friday night Sault Ste Marie OPP were called to a series of crashes on Hwy 17 east of Sault Ste Marie.

The first one happened at about 4:30 p.m. on Friday afternoon. A transport and a mini van were traveling east on Hwy 17 about 1 km west of Neebish Road. The transport was passing the mini van when the mini van struck the back of the transport trailer. The mini van then spun around on the highway and went into the ditch.

The two occupants of the van, 79 year old Clarence HOLMBERG and 80 year old Doreen HOLMBERG, were taken to Sault Area Hospital were they were treated for minor injuries. The Holmberg’s are from Richards Landing on St Joseph’s Island.

The mini van had to be towed from the scene and there was little to no damage to the transport. No charges were laid in the investigation.

Larid Twp, Ont.,

At about 7:00 p.m. the same night a vehicle was traveling on Hwy 17 in the area of Neebish Road when the driver lost control of the car and it went into the ditch. No one was injured in this crash and after paying the cost of a tow truck to get the car out the ditch, the driver continued on her way.

Laird Twp, Ont,

On Friday 10 Nov 2006 at about 9:00 p.m. officers with the Sault Ste Marie Detachment were called to Hwy 17 near Pumpkin Point Road after a car went off the roadway and into the ditch. Once again, after the driver of this car paid his tow bill, he was luck enough to be able to continue to drive his car away from the scene.

Once again at about 10:30 p.m. Provincial Police were called to Hwy 17 in Laird Twp near Barr Road for yet another vehicle in the ditch. This time the car went off the highway and rolled onto its roof. No one was injured in this crash and the vehicle was towed away from the scene.

ADD HWY 17 IN HEYDEN INTO FRIDAYS COLLISION COUNT

Heyden, Ont.,

While Sault Ste Marie OPP officers patrolling east of Sault Ste Marie were kept busy on Friday night, one traveler north of Sault Ste Marie also gets honourable mention.

At about 8:00 p.m. on Friday night a car was traveling north on Hwy 17 in Heyden near McIntyre Road. The driver of this car lost control of his car in the snow and the slush. The vehicle spun around on the highway and rolled into the ditch.

The driver of the car was not injured and his vehicle was towed away.

SATURDAY MORNING CRASH SENDS TWO AREA PEOPLE TO HOSPITAL

Laird Twp, Ont.,

A collision between two vehicles at the intersection of Hwy 17 and Calabogie Road in Laird Twp on Saturday morning sent both drivers to Sault Area Hospital

On Saturday 11 November 2006 at about 11:00 a.m. a van was traveling east on Hwy 17 at the intersection of Hwy 17 and Calabogie Road. A pick up truck was trying to cross Hwy 17 onto Calabogie Road. The pick up pulled out in front of the van and the two vehicles collided.

The driver of the van, 58 year old William DAOUST, of Sault Ste Marie was taken to Sault Area Hospital were he was treated for what has been described as major injuries.

The driver of the pick up truck, 61 year old Eric HALDENBY, of Echo Bay was taken to hospital for minor injures. Mr. Haldenby has been charged with “Start from stopped position—fail to signal” contrary to the Highway Traffic Act of Ontario.

ONCE AGAIN—RADAR FINDS MORE THAN JUST SPEEDERS

Goulais River, Ont.,

Sault Ste Marie OPP can again have another example how radar patrols help police find more than just speeders out there.

On Saturday 11 November 2006 at about 10:00 p.m. an officer with the Sault Ste Marie detachment was headed north on Hwy 17 in Goulais River. The officer clocked a southbound pick up truck traveling over 125 km/h in the 90 km/h zone.

The pick up truck was pulled over near Pineshores Road. The officer detected indicators that the driver had been drinking. One of those indicators may have been the beer that the driver spilled on the front seat of his truck.

The driver was taken to Sault Ste Marie for further breath tests. As a result of this investigation a Goulais River man now faces several charges. Twenty two year old Robin Vincent FEIFEL, of Robertson Lake Road in Goulais River is charged with “Driving while over the legal limit” Contrary to the Criminal Code of Canada and “Driving a motor vehicle with open liquor” Contrary to the Liquor Licence Act of Ontario. Mr. Feifel also has had his drivers licence suspended for the next ninety days.

Mr. Feifel will start making his court appearances on December 11 2006

JUST SAY NO JUST DIDN’T WORK

Batchewana First Nation, Ont.,

Members of the Sault Ste Marie OPP were called to a home on the Batchewana First Nation after an early morning call from the homeowner.

At about 6:00 a.m. on Saturday 11 November 2006 police were called to a home on Nebenaigoching Street after a female party entered the home while under the influence of alcohol.

The homeowner and the female are known to each other. Police were advised that the female had been drinking and was under a court order not to be drinking.

Eighteen year old Janet HODGONS, of Hughes Street in Sault Ste Marie, was taken into police custody. She has been charged with Breach of Probation. She will appear in court on 20 November 2006 to answer to he charge.

PEDESTRIAN INJURED ON HWY 17 CRASH

Garden River First Nation, Ont.,

Sault Ste Marie OPP are still investigating a crash on Hwy 17 in Garden River from yesterday afternoon.

Yesterday at about 4:30 p.m. a female hitchhiker was dropped off on Hwy 17 at Moccasin Drive on the Garden River First Nation. The female got out of vehicle that gave her a ride, walked in front of that vehicle and tried to cross Hwy 17 without looking.

She was struck by a mini van and she received what has been described as minor injuries. This investigation is still ongoing and no decision about charges has been made yet.