Tuesday, August 12, 2008

MALE CHARGED WITH SEXUAL ASSAULT

(Fenwick Twp., ON) Sault Ste. Marie OPP are investigating an alleged sexual assault that took place at a residence in Fenwick Township on Sunday, 10th August 2008.

Arrested and charged with one count of Sexual Assault and one count of Possession of a Narcotic is 52 year old Lonnie L’HEUREUX of 1307 Hwy 556 West, Goulais River, ON.

L’HEUREUX is being held in custody pending a Bail Hearing on Wednesday, 13th August 2008.

SINGLE MOTOR VEHICLE COLLISON LEADS TO CHARGE

(Laird Twp., ON) A single motor vehicle collision yesterday morning at 8:00 a.m. on Highway 17 in Laird Township near Bar River Road has lead to the driver being charged.

A 1999 Suzuki Esteem traveling westbound veered off the roadway into the ditch, coming to rest on the driver’s side.

The vehicle had to be towed. There were no injuries the driver.

Charged with Failing to Drive in Marked Lane under the Highway Traffic Act is 35 year old Derek THOMAS of Moose Jaw Saskatchewan.

DEER DIDN’T MAKE IT - DRIVER OKAY


(Hwy. 638, Garden River, ON) A 1999 Dodge Caravan traveling Eastbound on Highway 638 yesterday afternoon at 2:30 p.m. received minor damage when a deer ran onto the Highway and collided with the vehicle.

The driver was not injured but the deer did not make it.

STOLEN PROPERTY LOCATED IN TERRACE BAY

(Ryan Twp., ON) Yesterday afternoon Sault Ste. Marie OPP were called to a break and enter that had occurred to a residence located near Highway 17 in Ryan Township. The break in had occurred earlier that morning.

The owner reported 5 stolen credit cards, a small quantity of cash, two passports and liquor.

A short while later, Terrace Bay OPP contacted Sault Ste, Marie OPP to advise that they had stopped a vehicle for speeding that turned out to be a stolen vehicle from New Brunswick.

Located in the vehicle were five credit cards with the name of the victim from the Break and Enter in Ryan Township.

Charged with Possession of the Credit Cards are:

1) Joseph Darrin BURNS, 39 years, from Stephen New Brunswick
2) Christopher GAHAN, 31 years, from Oak Bay, New Brunswick
3) Kayla Tiffany RAINES, 20 years, of no fixed address
4) Peter HARTMAN, 40 years, of St. John New Brunswick.

All four accused are being held in custody in Nipigon pending further Police investigation.

If It Sounds Too Good to Be True…
High Pressure Door-to-Door Sales Tactics

(Sault Ste. Marie, ON) If you are home during the day, you are likely to meet door-to-door salespeople. While some door-to-door salespersons are honest, the chances are that whoever answers the door could fall victim to a scam.

The salesperson may be selling home improvements such as siding and storm windows, funeral contracts, roofing, magazines, or kitchen equipment. They could offer to clean your gutters, check your chimney, or fix your steps. Be careful.

Door-to-door con artists - male or female - are charming and friendly. Their smiles are inviting. They are successful because they seem so honest. Door-to-door con artists often want cash. If they say they'll take a cheque, it will probably only be when banks are open so they can cash it right away, before you have a chance to change your mind or try to stop payment . The sales people say that their companies are working in your neighborhood but can't give you names of past customers.

For your own safety, don't allow anyone you don't know into your home. It is okay to tell someone they cannot come in. Tell them you want check with your family, or just say you are not making a decision right now. Take your time making a decision. Never buy right away. Never rely on verbal promises. Every promise the salesperson makes must be in writing or you can't hold them to it Tell the salesperson you will get back in touch after you have had a chance to read all the material given to you.

Protecting yourself from fraud begins with learning to recognize it. CALL PHONEBUSTERS (Canadian Anti-Fraud Call Centre) to report fraud and to learn more ways to protect yourself, your family and friends.

1-888-495-8501
www.phonebusters.com