Monday, February 24, 2003

MAN CHARGED WITH ASSAULT

Yesterday evening at 9:20, patrol officers arrested and charged Andy Carbone, age 43 of 314 Franklin St. with assaulting a 35-year-old female. The incident occurred at an apartment on Second Line West. After arguing with the victim, it is alleged Carbone struck her in the face causing a cut to the bridge of her nose. He will appear in court March 31st.


WOMAN ARRESTED FOR ASSAULTING HER HUSBAND
Yesterday at 6:45 pm, patrol officers were called to a residence off Goulais Avenue for a domestic dispute. Officers learned that a 45-year-old female had been arguing with her husband over the way he was treating a cow.

The argument escalated to a point where the female punched the male in the head and then threw a pitchfork at him, striking his left leg. The male received a cut to his left calf muscle. Officers arrested and charged the female with Assault with a Weapon. She will appear in court March 24th.


SHOPLIFTERS ARRESTED
Yesterday at 1:27 pm, officers were called to Canadian Tire for an adult shoplifter. Store security observed the accused conceal a Vidal Sassoon clipper kit valued at $44.99 in her purse.

The accused then proceeded outside of the store where she was subsequently arrested by security. Patrol officers continued the arrested and charged Grace D'Angelo, age 58 of Palace Drive with Theft under $5,000.00 She is scheduled to appear in court on March 24th.

In a similar incident yesterday at 1:38 pm, police went to Zeller's in the Station Mall in response to an adult shoplifter being held by the staff of the store. The accused, Connie Celetti, age 65 of 59 Old Garden River Rd. # 342 was observed by a store employee taking a toothbrush, value $1.97 out of its package and placing it into her purse.

She then went to cashier line, paid for all other purchases except the toothbrush and attempted to leave. Staff at the store then detained accused until police arrived. Officers arrested and charged her with Theft under $5,000.00. She will appear in court March 24th.


BREAK & ENTERS
Yesterday, police went to 248 Great Northern Road, the Satellite Motel, in regards to a break and enter that occurred overnight. It is unknown how entry was gained. The employee who was working on day shift came into work and observed the office area to have been ransacked, as well as the lounge area.

Thieves also broke into Ianni's Taylor Shop at 128 Bruce St., along with Anna's Ceramics at 258 Wellington St. W. and at shortly after 1:00 am this morning patrol officers were called to Fransizi's Restaurant at 265 Bruce St. where thieves used a crow bar to gain entry to the building.

On Saturday morning shortly before 9:00 am, officers were advised of a break and enter to the Ministry of Natural Resources Building at 64 Church St.

Thieves smashed a rear window of the building and then stole several computers. These incidents are under investigation and anyone with information about them is asked to contact the City Police Service at 949-6300 of Crime Stoppers.


MAN ASSAULTS WOMAN
On Saturday patrol officers were called to an apartment in the 700 block of Pine St, where a 25-year-old male had assaulted his 23-year-old common-law wife by pushing her to the floor of their apartment.

The male had left the residence prior to police arrival but was arrested and charged with Assault at 8:25 pm by police. He will appear in court March 24th.


SHOPLIFTERS ARRESTED
On Saturday at 1:00 p.m., the accused, a 15-year-old female and a 15-year-old male at the IDA, Market Mall selected several cosmetic items, removed them from their packages, concealed them on their persons and exited the store. The accused, at approximately 5:00 p.m. went to A&P Northern Avenue East; selected hair products concealed them in an A&P bag and exited the store.

Both accused then took a Checker Cab to John Street where police were notified. Police spoke with the accused about the merchandise in the A&P bag. The accused blurted out the property was stolen. Both parties were arrested at 5:43 p.m.

Value of property stolen from IDA was $90.00 and A&P property was $46.29. Both of the youths have been charged with Possession of Stolen Property and Theft under $5,000.00. The male was also charged with Obstructing Police after he lied about his identity. They will appear in court in late March.


STOLEN ITEMS IN PAWN SHOP - MAN ARRESTED
On February 18, at 12:50 p.m., police were called to a residence on George Lane where a male that was looking after the residence advised them that the home had been entered and the belongings removed.

Witnesses observed three males emptying the apartment on the February 17. The investigation revealed that the belongings had been pawned at a local pawnshop. On February 22 at 4:02 pm, officers arrested and charged Donald Scott Marttinen, age 24 of #202 614 MacDonald Avenue with Theft under $ 5,000.00. He will appear in court March 24th.


ARRESTED FOR STEALING FOOD
On February 21, the accused Terry Lynn Syrette, age 32 of #207 62 Allard Street allegedly stole food products from the Food Basics store at 701 Pine Street with a total value of $350. Syrette was apprehended by store security and the police were called.

A further police records check revealed an outstanding arrest warrant for assault and breach of probation. Syrette was arrested on Saturday at 62 Allard Street.

Further, on the February 21, Syrette did fraudulently personate another female with the intent to gain advantage for herself by escaping criminal charges. She has been charged with Theft under $5,000.00 and Personation with Intent. She will appear in court in March.


DANGER TO CHILDREN
Patrol officers yesterday came upon a potentially very dangerous situation. Snow removal crews advised officers that children are making snow forts in the snow banks adjacent to our city streets.

This can be a very dangerous activity for the child because of the snow removal operations that are now going on throughout the city. With road graders winging back snow banks, an unsuspecting child playing in a snow fort made at the road?s edge could become seriously injured when the snow is moved.

Parents and guardians are advised to caution their children about these dangers and to ensure their children are playing in a safe environment. Children are also reminded not to tunnel under the snow because of the danger a cave in would cause.