Three people were charged early Tuesday morning after they were caught removing scrap metal from a construction site on Third Line West, police said.
None of the allegations have been tested in court and the suspects are presumed innocent unless proven guilty.
Full text of a news release about this occurrence issued by OPP follows:
Three individuals are facing criminal charges following a traffic stop in the city's west end.
On Nov. 12, 2024 at approximately 12:20 a.m., officers with the Sault Ste. Marie Ontario Provincial Police were conducting general patrol on Third Line West, when they observed a motor vehicle pulling out of a property that was under construction. Officers further observed the vehicle pulling a trailer that did not have working lights.
A traffic stop was conducted, and investigation revealed the three vehicle occupants were in possession of scrap metal stolen from the construction site.
The vehicle driver, James Greening, 46 years of age of Sault Ste. Marie, was arrested and charged with:
• Possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000
• Draw trailer, no plate
• Draw trailer, no permit
• No red light on rear of trailer
Vehicle passenger, Frank Caicco, 59 years of age of Sault Ste. Marie, was arrested and charged with:
• Possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000
Vehicle passenger, Amanda Atherton, 40 years of age of Sault Ste. Marie, was arrested and charged with:
• Possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000
All three accused individuals were released from custody and are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on Dec. 16, 2024 in Sault Ste. Marie.