Friday, June 9, 2006

O.S.A.I.D. Mock Collision

On the 9th of June 2006 between 4 pm and 6 pm the public is advised that a mock motor vehicle collision display will be taking place just past the intersection of Northern Avenue at Pine Street, to the east of the intersection. Motorists are being asked to pay attention in the area to the traffic flow.

The crash display is being organized by O.S.A.I.D. (Ontario Students Against Impaired Driving.) and is being done in conjunction with O.S.A.I.D. Week. Earlier in the week O.S.A.I.D. participated in a pasta dinner and a car wash.

A number of agencies are participating in this awareness display including the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service, Sault Fire Services and Sault Ambulance Services.

With graduation time approaching and summer time already here O.S.A.I.D. along with the community partners want to get the message out that drinking and driving do not mix. “Safe Grad-Safe Summer” and “Don’t Drink and Drive” are two awareness messages the public is asked to remember.

For further information you can contact O.S.A.I.D. President Jessica Fletcher at 945-7179 (work) or Shelly Noel O.S.A.I.D. Treasurer at 256-5634.

Traffic Delays Tonight

Traffic in the downtown area will be delayed in some areas due to a parade of classic cars.

As part of the Wings and Wheels Celebration that is taking place at the Bush Plane Heritage Centre there will be a parade of approximately 60 classic cars put on by the Northern Light Cruisers.

The parade, which will have a police escort, will begin at 7 pm from the Bush Plane Heritage Centre. The route will travel up to Queen Street East and travel westbound on Queen Street East to Huron Street. It will then go south on Huron Street to Bay Street and from Bay Street to St. Mary’s River Drive, onto Elgin Street, east onto Bay Street and return to the Bush Plane Heritage Centre.

Traffic is expected to be delayed as the parade passes along the route. The public is welcome to watch along the parade route.

Two Men Arrested In Connection With Four Robberies

Yesterday morning officers from Investigation Services arrested two males in relation to a string of robberies from January and February of this year. Each male has been charged with 4 counts of robbery, 4 counts of disguise with intent-face masked, 4 counts of possession of a weapon for the purpose dangerous to the public and one count of possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000. . It is alleged the suspects were responsible for the following robberies:

1) On the 15th of January around 10:30 pm the John Street Mini Mart located at 464 John Street was robbed at knifepoint. Cigarettes and an undisclosed amount of money were taken.

2) On the 18th of January around 8:35 pm Sewell’s Gas Bar located at 436 Frontenac Street was robbed at knifepoint. Cigarettes and an undisclosed amount of money were taken.

3) One the 29th of January around 8:51 pm the John Street Mini Mart located at 464 John Street was again robbed at knifepoint. Cigarettes and an undisclosed amount of cash were taken.

4) On the 1st of February around 10:40 pm Sewell’s Gas Bar located at 436 Frontenac Street was robbed at knifepoint and an undisclosed amount of money and cigarettes were taken.

It is alleged that in all of the robberies both suspects wore balaclavas to disguise their faces. It is also alleged that while committing the robbery on February 1st at Sewell’s Gas Bar the two accused males had a stolen van in their possession. 40-year old Warren McFadden of 800 Great Northern Road and 29-year old Jeremy Little of 800 Great Northern Road will both appear in bail court this morning.

Death Threat

A 39-year old male will also be appearing in bail court this morning. Shortly before midnight last night City Police attended at a downtown address for a domestic dispute. It is alleged that the accused threatened to kill his wife as well as the police. The male has been charged with one count of threatening to cause death or bodily harm.

Two Collisions Involving Drunk Driving

City Police attended at two motor vehicle collisions earlier this morning both involving impaired drivers:

1) Just before 2:30 am this morning City Police attended in the 500 block of Northland Road. It is alleged that a pickup truck operated by 19-year old Andrew Spironello of 166 Laura Street struck another pickup truck that was parked on Northland Road. A passenger in the Spironello vehicle received non-life threatening injuries and was taken to the hospital. Both pickup trucks were demolished in the collision. When officers attended at the scene they noted that the accused had an odour of alcohol on him. Mr. Spironello was arrested and charged with one count of impaired driving and one count of consume over. When officers searched the accused they located 3 ecstasy tablets on him as well as a quantity of cash. Mr. Spironello was subsequently charged with one count of possession for the purpose of trafficking in a controlled drug or substance. He will appear in court on July 17th.

2) Just after 3:30 am this morning City Police attended at the intersection of Bay Street and East Street for a single motor vehicle collision. It is alleged that a pickup truck operated by 41-year old Guy Mathieu of 460 Government Road, Echo Bay was traveling eastbound on Bay Street and failed to make the curve in the road, left the roadway and struck a pile of rocks on the lawn at 700 Bay Street. Mr. Mathieu was not injured and his truck received moderate damage. Mr. Mathieu has been charged with one count of impaired driving and one count of consume over the legal limit. He will appear in court on July 17th.

Assault Charges

23-year old Terry Whalen of 365 Whitney Avenue was arrested and charged yesterday afternoon by officers from Investigation Services. It is alleged that the accused assaulted a male on the 25th of May in the City’s west end. It is alleged that the accused punched the victim in the face, and once the victim was on the ground it is alleged that the accused continued to assault the victim. The victim required medical treatment for non-life threatening injuries. The accused has been charged with one count of aggravated assault and will appear in court on July 24th.

23-year old Cory Peplow of 302-524 Goulais Avenue was arrested yesterday afternoon and charged with one count of assault. It is alleged that the accused attended at an address of a female known to the accused and slapped and spit on the victim. The victim and accused are known to each other but are not involved in a domestic relationship. The accused will appear in court on July 10th.

Break & Enter

Yesterday between 7 am and 5 pm a home in the 900 block of Fifth Line East was entered. Thieves made off with an undisclosed amount of money. Officers from Investigation Services are continuing their investigation into this incident.

If you have any information regarding this break and enter or any other crime contact Crime Stoppers at 942-7867.