Friday, September 12, 2008

Culprits Charged in Numerous Break-Ins

(Spanish, Ont.) East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police as a result of an ongoing investigation into criminal activity in Spanish have charged two young persons with multiple charges of Break and Enter.

Some old fashioned leg work on behalf of the investigators and the Criminal Investigation Unit of the East Algoma O.P.P. has resulted in two suspects being arrested in conjunction with the crimes.

The investigation led to two (2) 17-year-old males being charged with the following.

One youth will face 7 Counts of Breaking and Entering the other will face 8 counts of Breaking and entering.
Other charges laid include Failing to comply with conditions of an Undertaking and Possession of a controlled substance.

The investigation is ongoing and further criminal charges are pending.

The youths targeted local Spanish businesses and Municipal properties. The incidents date back to February of 2008 with most taking place in August and September of this year.

Both are to appear in court in Blind River on the 03 November 2008

TWO BUSINESSES NORTH OF SAULT STE. MARIE TARGETED

(Herrick Twp., ON) At approximately 3:15 a.m. this morning O.P.P. responded to a call at the Canadian Carver located 80 kms north of Sault Ste. Marie.

Suspect(s) unknown attempted to gain entry into the store by prying open the front door of the business.

The store owner was alerted and the suspect(s) fled the scene prior to Police arrival.

(Vankoughnet Twp., ON) A short while later, at 4:10 a.m. this morning O.P.P. responded to an alarm at the L.C.B.O. located on Highway 17 in Goulais River.

The front glass door to the Liquor Store had been smashed and several bottles of liquor taken.

Both of these incidents are still under Police investigation. If the public has information on these or other crimes please contact the Ontario Provincial Police at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit an E-tip online @ www.saultcrimestoppers.com

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