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Suspect arrested at break and enter scene

During his arrest, police recovered a hatchet from the accused
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File photo. James Hopkin/SooToday

One person has been charged after officers responded to a call regarding a break and enter on Gladstone Avenue yesterday morning.

Following a 911 call, “officers were dispatched to the residence and upon arrival spoke with someone inside the residence, later identified as the accused,” says a new release issued by the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service. “A subsequent search found the accused to be in possession of a hatchet.”

Nothing was reported stolen.

As a result, 29-year-old Jody Burns was held in custody to await a bail hearing and stands charged with:
    •    Breaking and entering with intent
    •    Possession of break in instruments