Tuesday, December 23, 2003

SENIORS COMPLAIN OF THEFTS
Early yesterday evening the City Police received two complaints of thefts from seniors. The thefts took place at an apartment building in the 200 block of Albert St.E. In the incidents a male person went to the victims' apartment door and stated that he was there at the request of the building manager to check window security. The victims allowed the culprit access and subsequently he stole two wallets from two tenants.

The suspect is described as: Male, Caucasian, 35-40 years of age, 6’2” – 6’4”, short hair, goatee, he was wearing a baseball cap, a short navy blue jacket, blue pants and white “Sorell” type boots. He was also carrying a note pad and pencil.

Anyone having any information on this suspect is asked to contact the City Police Investigative Services.

Apartment tenants are advised not to allow any unknown persons into their apartment. If a person is attending to do security checks or building maintenance make sure that the building manager or superintendent accompanies the worker.

Most buildings will give tenants prior notice of upcoming inspections/ repairs. If the worker does not have the superintendent/manager present refuse entry. Also it’s a good idea to ask for photo identification (write the info. down).


BUSINESS BREAK-INS
City Police are investigating two Break and Enters in the last 24 hours. The first break-in took place to the Paradise Swimwear and Tanning Shop on Queen St. E. The second break- in took place at approx. 12:30 AM this morning to the Glassworks Shop at 308 Queen St. E. It is not known what was stolen from either location.


HOUSE FIRE
At approx. 12:05 PM yesterday afternoon the City Fire Department was called to attend at a residence in the 100 block of Admiral Dr. in regards to a house fire. The fire, which started in the rear of the house, caused extensive fire and smoke damage. The house was unoccupied at the time of the blaze. The Fire department is still investigating the cause.

STOLEN CAR
Late last night City Police were called to an address on King St. in regards to a stolen vehicle. Police are looking for a 1992 Dodge Spirit, burgundy in colour with licence plate # 108 ZBA. Anyone seeing this car is asked to contact the police.

POLICE ARRESTS
The first was a Paul Archambault, 43 , of 823 Wellington St.E. It is alleged that Mr. Archambault was in an intoxicated condition last night, at approx. 9:30 PM, and when police attempted to arrest him he resisted arrest and he also assaulted a police officer by kicking him.

Mr. Archambault was subsequently charged with: Intoxicated in a Public Place, Assault Police and Resist Arrest. He will be appearing in court on Jan. 26th at 9:00 AM.


A second male person was also charged with assault police last night. In the second incident the City Police were called to an address in the 100 block of Wellington St. W. in regards to a female requesting assistance.

Upon arrival of the police, the accused, who had been drinking, got upset with the officers and assaulted one of them. He then resisted arrest.

Richard Anderson, 40, of 198 Wellington St.W. is charged with Assault Police, Resist Arrest, Mischief and being Intoxicated in a Public Place. He too will be going to court on Jan 26th at 9:00 AM.


WEEKEND R.I.D.E. PROGRAM
This past weekend the City Police and the O.P.P. joint R.I.D.E. program had the following statistics:

Vehicles stopped: 1050
Roadside tests: 13
12 hour Suspensions: 2
Breathalyser Tests: 1