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Linda Richardson

Linda Richardson is a freelance journalist who has been covering Sault Ste. Marie's courts and other local news for more than 45 years.

Recent Work by Linda

Jail time for man caught stealing from Walmart twice in one day

Jail time for man caught stealing from Walmart twice in one day

'I'd like to apologize to the Sault Police for my conduct, and the workers at Walmart and the city of Sault Ste. Marie for my actions,' 45-year-old told a judge
VIDEO: Court hears more details about Sault golf club attack that went viral

VIDEO: Court hears more details about Sault golf club attack that went viral

Trial continues for 50-year-old former OHL hockey player who faces one count of assault with a weapon for local altercation that's been viewed millions of times online
Fentanyl trafficker found guilty after giving court 'absurd' and 'illogical' testimony

Fentanyl trafficker found guilty after giving court 'absurd' and 'illogical' testimony

68-year-old was arrested in October 2021 after police conducting a traffic stop found crystal methamphetamine and a cigarette pack containing 20 grams of fentanyl
West-ender guilty of turning his house into 'drug emporium'

West-ender guilty of turning his house into 'drug emporium'

Judge ruled Wallace Terrace home was 'a virtual narcotic convenience store' — with nearly every room containing some evidence of drug trafficking, including weapons and ammo
Woman learns hard lesson about hanging out with drug dealers

Woman learns hard lesson about hanging out with drug dealers

'She's learned to be more careful with whom she associates with': Wawa woman pleads guilty to possession of crystal meth for the purpose of trafficking
Out-of-town drug trafficker gets prison time — and stern lecture from judge

Out-of-town drug trafficker gets prison time — and stern lecture from judge

'You let your mother down': 26-year-old from Ajax, Ont. was arrested with a loaded handgun, a bundle of cash and a stash of hard drugs that have been 'ravaging' the Sault
Security guards spit on, bitten in 'appalling' attack at hospital

Security guards spit on, bitten in 'appalling' attack at hospital

Man's lawyer says he 'lost control of his senses'
'You got yourself in a lot of trouble': Judge urges fentanyl addict to seek help

'You got yourself in a lot of trouble': Judge urges fentanyl addict to seek help

31-year-old pleaded guilty to last week to nine offences, including breaking into a boarded-up home on Pim Street while armed with a knife and giving police a false name
'Difficult' suspect destroys $1,400 camera while being fingerprinted by Sault cops

'Difficult' suspect destroys $1,400 camera while being fingerprinted by Sault cops

'The damage was beyond repair': 37-year-old pleaded guilty to multiple charges
House arrest for man who hit woman with electrical cord

House arrest for man who hit woman with electrical cord

'Stay out of court and stay out of the behaviour that got you here,' judge tells 27-year-old local construction worker, who also pushed a dresser on top of the victim
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