NEWS RELEASES
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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Female charged with no insurance
THESSALON - On Apr. 18, 2017, shortly before 12 p.m., members of the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a traffic complaint of vehicle on Highway 17 with a damaged back end and possible expired validation sticker on the plate.
The westbound vehicle was located on Highway 17 east of the Town of Thessalon. A traffic stop was initiated. Investigation determined the vehicle was not insured. The vehicle was towed.
As a result, Krista Marion, 27 years of age, from Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, was charged with: Operate Motor Vehicle Without Insurance, contrary to section 2(1)(a) of the Compulsory Automobile Insurance Act.
The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Blind River on May 3, 2017.
Public intoxication on bicycle
BRUCE MINES - On Apr. 18, 2017, shortly after 7:30 p.m., the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a call for assistance from Algoma District Paramedic that they were dealing with an intoxicated male that was passed out in the Town of Bruce Mines.
Police learned that the male had woken up and fled from the paramedics via his bicycle. Police located the male a short time later. The male was arrested due to his intoxicated state.
As a result, Jake Nicholson, 20 years of age, from Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, was issued two provincial offence notices and charged with;
- Being Intoxicated in a Public Place, contrary to section 31(4) of the Liquor Licence Act; and
- Having Liquor in Open Container in Other than Licenced Premises, Residence or Private Place, contrary to section 31(2) of the Liquor Licence Act.
The male was lodge until he was sober.
Male charged with criminal harassment
BLIND RIVER - On Apr. 13, 2017, shortly after 4 p.m., members from the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a harassment complaint in the Town of Blind River.
Investigation determined that between February 2017 and Apr. 13, 2017, a 17-year-old female was continuously being harassed by an older male.
As a result, a 43-year-male from Blind River, Ont. was arrested and charged with criminal harassment-repeatedly follow, repeatedly communicate, watch and beset, threatening conduct, contrary to section 264(1) of the Criminal Code.
The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Blind River on June 1, 2017.
Male charged with unmarked cigarettes
BLIND RIVER - On Apr. 13, 2017, members from the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were on regular patrol duties in the Town of Blind River.
Shortly after 8:30 p.m., police observed an eastbound vehicle travelling at a high rate of speed on Causley Street. A traffic stop was initiated. While speaking to the driver, the officer observed packages of unmarked cigarettes in the vehicle.
As a result, Martin Slobodian, 71 years of age from Elliot Lake, Ont., was issued two provincial offence notices and charged with:
• Possess unmarked cigarettes, contrary to section 29(2) of the Tobacco Tax Act; and
• Speeding, contrary to section 128 of the Highway Traffic Act.
For more information about unmarked cigarettes visit: www.fin.gov.on.ca
Vehicle impounded and driver arrested
MUNICIPALITY OF HURON SHORES - On Apr. 14, 2017, shortly after 12 p.m., members from of the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were on regular patrol duties on Highway 17 east of the Town of Iron Bridge.
Police observed a westbound vehicle and conducted a licence plate check on the vehicle. A traffic stop was initiated. Investigation determined the driver was disqualified from driving Canada wide and was arrested.
The male's vehicle was towed and impounded for 45 days.
As a result, Cory Deveaux, 38 years of age from Oshawa, Ont., was charged with:
• Driving while disqualified, contrary to section 259(4) of the Criminal Code.
The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Blind River on June 1, 2017.
Stunt driving - Male charged
TOWNSHIP OF THE NORTH SHORE - On Apr. 16, 2017, members from the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were on regular patrol duties on Highway 17 near the village of Spragge.
Shortly after 1:30 p.m., police observed a westbound vehicle travelling at a high rate of speed passing several vehicles. A traffic stop was initiated. Investigation determined the vehicle was travelling at more than 60 kilometres over the posted 90 km/hr speed limit.
The vehicle was towed and impounded for seven days.
As a result, Nicholas Coutu, 22 years of age from Rayside-Balfour, Ont., was charged with:
• Race motor vehicle-stunt, contrary to section 172(1) of the Highway Traffic Act.
The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Blind River on May 17, 2017.
Suspended driver - Female charged
BLIND RIVER - On April 16, 2017, shortly before 5 p.m., members from the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were on regular patrol duties in the Town of Blind River.
Police observed an eastbound vehicle pass the officer's cruiser. A traffic stop was initiated. Investigation determined the driver was suspended.
As a result, Natasha Turcotte, 28 years of age from Sudbury, Ont., was charged with:
• Driving while under suspension, contrary to section 53(1) of the Highway Traffic Act.
The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Blind River on May 17, 2017.
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