Friday, August 1, 2008

ARREST MADE IN 2006 ATTACKS

(Kapuskasing ON) In December of 2006 the Kapuskasing OPP investigated two separate assaults on woman out walking after dark. Both women were attacked from behind and sexually assaulted.

Richard DESBIEN (age 26)
Formally of Val–Rita Ontario
Is charged with
Two counts of sexual assault
And
One count of assault
Mr Desbiens is currently held in custody in Sudbury on similar charges.

DRIVER ASSAULTED BY UNKNOWN MALE

(Aweres Twp., ON) OPP were called to Old Mill Road in Aweres Township yesterday evening around 10:15 p.m. regarding an alleged assault that took place between a driver and an unknown male walking down the middle of the roadway.

The driver told Police the male refused to move to the side of the road to let his vehicle go by. The male then approached the driver’s side window and punched the driver in the head through the open window.

The driver exited his vehicle and a struggle ensued with the male. The driver then got back into his vehicle and returned to his residence to call the Police.

The male left walking southbound on Old Mill Road.

The suspect is described as 6 feet tall, with long black straight hair and brown eyes, in his early 20’s. He was wearing a red and black plaid hunting type bush top with blue jeans.

If anyone has any information that may assist in identifying this individual contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or the Sault Ste. Marie Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police at 1-888-310-1122.

MALE CHARGED FOR ASSAULT WITH A WEAPON

(BATCHEWANA FIRST NATION, ON) Early this morning at around12:20 a.m. Police were called to a residence on August Street on the Batchewana First Nation regarding an alleged assault on a male person.

Police attended the residence to find the victim with an injury to the head area and stomach area. It is alleged that the victim was hit over the head by a male with a beer bottle when he asked his guest to leave.

The male was located a short time later by Police.

Arrested and charged with Assault with a Weapon is 57 year old Michael Francis GILL of 113 Sweet Grass Street, Garden River First Nation.

GILL was released on a Promise to Appear for court on 25th August, 2008 at 9:00 a.m.

SAULT STE. MARIE OPP WILL BE ON THE LOOKOUT THIS HOLIDAY WEEKEND


(Sault Ste. Marie, ON) Members of the Sault Ste. Marie Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police will be out in full force this Civic long weekend

Officers will be on look out for Driving and Boating infractions.

There will be zero tolerance for boaters who do not have the required number of life jackets onboard and the same can be expected for alcohol related infractions. Also make sure you carry properly maintained safety equipment.

In 2007, North East Region officers investigated 5 marine fatalities. To date, this year there have been 5 deaths and life jackets could have made a difference.

ATV riding also has its risks. In 2007, 5 people were killed while ATVing. In a matter of a few seconds lives were changed forever. Riders need to control speeds, an ATV rollover happens just that quickly. Know your machine, drive within your ability and keep alcohol out of the mix.

Stay safe, and enjoy the Civic Holiday Weekend responsibly.