Friday, November 3, 2006

Reminder to Motorists

The Sault Ste. Marie Police Service is again reminding motorist to slow down and adjust their driving to the road conditions. Snow covered roads can be slippery underneath. Allow yourself extra stopping time especially when approaching areas where the school crossing guards are crossing children. Yesterday officers investigate 11 motor vehicle collisions, none with injuries. The majority of these collisions could have been avoided by drivers slowing down and allowing for the extra stopping time. Also remember to clean the snow off your car windows and ensure that your window is completely defrosted and your view is unobstructed before heading out on the streets.

Two People to Appear in Bail Court Today

1) A 40-year old male was arrested last evening and charged with one count of assault. It is alleged that last evening the accused assaulted his wife by pushing her and punching her. The incident occurred in the couple’s west end home.

2) A 30-year old male was arrested just after 4 am this morning and charged with one count of assault and one count of breach of probation. It is alleged that the accused assaulted his wife by grabbing her by the neck and pushing her to the ground. The incident occurred in their centrally located home. At the time of the offence the accused was on probation with conditions to keep the peace and be good.

Mischief Under $5000

A 35-year old male was charged with one count of mischief under $5,000 yesterday afternoon. It is alleged that he attended at his girlfriend’s west end residence and smashed two of her picture frames as well as throwing a cordless phone at a window causing the window to break. The accused will appear in court on December 6th.