Tuesday, April 26, 2005

Impaired Driving Charges Laid

38-year old Beau Anger of 32 Oak Street, Hamilton, Ontario will appear in bail court this morning. Just before 2 am this morning Mr. Anger’s driving habits caught the attention of patrol officers on Second Line West. It is alleged that the accused was driving his car eastbound at high rates of speed along Second Line West. The accused was stopped in the area of Farwell Terrace and was noted to be impaired. A police query revealed that the accused was on a release document with a curfew of 10 pm and also terms to keep the peace and be good. Mr. Anger has been charged with one count of impaired driving, one count of consume over the legal limit, and 2 counts of breach of a release document.

Breach of Probation

A 16-year-old youth will appear in court on May 31st after being arrested yesterday for beaching their probation. Patrol officers in the downtown area spotted the youth after 9 pm last night. The youth was on a probation with a curfew of 9 pm. The youth has been charged with one count of breach of probation.

Break and Enters

City Police received 2 reports of break and enters yesterday. 2 sheds located at an address in the 500 block of Northland Road were entered; it is unknown what was taken. A shed and a garage were entered overnight on Sunday and a duffle bag with a Gore-Tex rain suit was taken as well as some pliers.

Reminder

The Sault Ste. Marie Police Service would like to remind the public that the 9-1-1 works well, if it is used properly. We are fortunate to have the enhanced 9-1-1 system, which automatically shows the call taker the address the emergency is at.

HOW TO USE 9-1-1 CORRECTLY

9-1-1 is a three-digit telephone number that provides direct access to police, fire and ambulance services.

Calling 9-1-1 helps ensure you reach the emergency service you require as quickly as possible. What is an emergency? A situation where the safety of people or property is at immediate risk. Examples of an emergency include: a fire, a crime in progress or a medical emergency. It is not an emergency when the situation is not dangerous and immediate action is not necessary. Examples of a non-emergency are an automobile collision, where an injury has not occurred, or a break and enter into your home and the offender has left.

What happens when you use 9-1-1?

When you dial 9-1-1 your call is answered by a trained professional 9-1-1 dispatcher located at the City Police. The Enhanced 9-1-1 system indicates to the call-taker the phone number and address of where you are located. If no response is received on the phone, or there is a communication barrier, the call taker will still be able to send emergency assistance to your location. If using a cell phone, you must indicate your emergency and location, as the enhanced 9-1-1 does not work for all cell phones at this time.

The public is reminded that calling 9-1-1 in non-emergency situations could prevent someone with a life threatening emergency from getting through to the professionals they need immediately.

Take the time to teach your children how to use 9-1-1 in the event of an emergency. Give them examples of what an emergency is.

The public is also reminded that purposely making harassing phone calls to the 9-1-1 dispatchers is a criminal offence and you will be charged.