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Thursday, March 7, 2013

Afternoon release: On March 7, 2013 officers were called to a theft of gasoline valued at $72.62 from the East Side Husky. After receiving a description of the vehicle officers observed a vehicle matching the description west bound on Trunk Road.

Afternoon release:

On March 7, 2013 officers were called to a theft of gasoline valued at $72.62 from the East Side Husky.  After receiving a description of the vehicle officers observed a vehicle matching the description west bound on Trunk Road. Officers followed the vehicle to confirm the plate they were given.  The cruiser lights were activated to conduct a traffic stop. The vehicle did not stop and after a short pursuit the driver of the vehicle lost control at the intersection of Black Road and Second Line East.  The vehicle ended up in the ditch on the north side of Black Road.  At Approximately 2:04 am the driver of the vehicle was arrested for theft under $5000, flight from police, dangerous operation of a motor vehicle and possession of a controlled substance,  (marihuana).  The accused will appear in bail court on March 8, 2013 at 10:00am.

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On March 5, 2013 the accused Richard Danz age 72 of 555 Albert Street West allegedly stole a ligher valued at $29.99 from Holy Smokes in the Cambridge Mall. The accused was observed concealing the lighter and was caught on video, later to be identified by staff.  On March 7, 2013 the accused was arrested for theft under $5000. The accused will appear in court on April 15, 2013 at 9:00am.

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On March 5, 2013, police received a complaint of assault that had occurred earlier in the day at Macs Mart, 271 Dacey Road.  It is alleged that the accused age 17, assaulted the victim by punching the victim repeatedly. The victim received minor injuries. On March 7, 2013 the accused turned himself in at the police station. The accused will appear in court on April 9, 2013 at 9:30am.

Morning release:

On the afternoon of March 6, 2013 Patrol Officers were called to Sears in the Station Mall at 293 Bay St. Officers learned that Heiko Schmitz, age 32 of 30 Boston Ave. Sault Ste. Marie Ontario had attempted to steal some clothes from the store. The Schmitz was arrested and charged with Theft under $5,000.00 and Breach of Probation. He will appear in court on April 15th.

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At 1:15 am on March 7, 2013 Patrol Officers were called to a residence in the 200 block of Albert St. East for an intoxicated male. Officers spoke to Joseph Owl, age 22 of 222 Albert St. East, Sault Ste. Marie and found him to be breaching his probation by having consuming alcohol. He was arrested and charged with this offence. He will appear in bail court on March 7th at 10:00 am.

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