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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

Man sentenced for harassing former girlfriend

Man sentenced for harassing former girlfriend

The Sault Ste. Marie business man stalked the woman, constantly driving by her residence and turning up at her apartment
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Local man will spend nearly two years under house arrest for Florida 'swatting' incidents

Local man will spend nearly two years under house arrest for Florida 'swatting' incidents

Throughout his sentence, he can have no contact with the Marion County sheriff's office and two victims of his swatting calls
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Steps taken by drug offender convince judge to impose house arrest

Steps taken by drug offender convince judge to impose house arrest

During a search of the vehicle, officers located 27 grams of meth, in a large bag near the right passenger door
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Judge hears how random attack significantly impacted a woman's life

Judge hears how random attack significantly impacted a woman's life

Timmins man with lengthy rap sheet pleads guilty to forcible confinement and seven other charges
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Judge sends veteran of local criminal and drug subcultures to the pen

Judge sends veteran of local criminal and drug subcultures to the pen

The judge said Joseph Pauze is in poor health, uses crystal meth, has had a leg amputated and clearly suffers from medical issues associated with his lifestyle
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Judge seeks more information about man who threatened store clerk with imitation firearm

Judge seeks more information about man who threatened store clerk with imitation firearm

He lifted his jacket to show a gun to the victim. She didn't know it was a replica
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Fresh out of jail, serial shoplifter targets the same stores again

Fresh out of jail, serial shoplifter targets the same stores again

Five days later, he showed up at a Circle K store on Second Line West, where he made off with $136 worth of candy and chips
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Man found passed out in vehicle heading to jail for drug offences

Man found passed out in vehicle heading to jail for drug offences

The accused has been in custody since July 26 of this year
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Peterborough murder suspect pleads guilty to firearm offences

Peterborough murder suspect pleads guilty to firearm offences

Eduardo Tito Silva was convicted of six charges involving three handguns and a high-capacity magazine
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Sault man pleads guilty to possessing child pornography

Sault man pleads guilty to possessing child pornography

He was among 64 people arrested during Project Aquatic – a number the Ontario Provincial Police called 'staggering'
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