Thursday, June 26, 2003

PACK OF YOUTHS "ATTACK" A CITY BUS.
Batachawana First Nation, Ont

Sault Ste. Marie O.P.P. was called to the Batchawana First Nation after a group of about ten youths "attacked" a City of Sault Ste. Marie Transit bus.

At about 11:30 p.m. last night, the bus was making a regular stop near the band office when a group of about ten youths came out of a bush area. It is reported that some of the youths were carrying sticks. They banged on the side of the bus until the driver drove away. It is not known if the bus was damaged.

A short time later a youth who lives on Frontenac Street on the Batchawana First Nation complained of being assaulted by two of the youths in the group.

Just after midnight the group of ten young people was located on Chambers Avenue in Sault Ste. Marie. They indicated that they were enroute to a residence on Adrian Drive. Most of the group are not residents of the Batchawana First Nation. The Batchawana First Nation Police will follow up this investigation. No charges or arrests were made last night.


COLLISION ENDS HOLIDAYS
Laird Twp, Ont.,

A single vehicle collision on Hwy 17 in Laird Twp late yesterday has put a hold on a family vacation.

At about 6:00 p.m. last night a westbound van pulling a camping trailer went off the roadway and rolled over in the ditch. The family of five was not hurt but the vehicle and trailer were severely damaged.

Victim Crisis Assistance and Referral Service (V.C.A.R.S.) were called and assisted the family in finding overnight accommodations in the area. Today V.C.A.R.S. will be again be helping try to re-organize and hopefully continue on their trip.

The cause of the collision is still under investigation