Wednesday, January 30, 2008

FORMER ELLIOT LAKE RESIDENT CHARGED

(Elliot Lake, Ont.) The East Algoma OPP has charged a former Elliot Lake resident with several charges after receiving a complaint from a local business.

The suspect, a past employee allegedly stole blank cheques during her employment with the business.

Charged with the following is Karen RUSH (47) from Parry Sound.

Fraud Under X9
Make Forged Document X9
Utter Forged Document X9
Theft Under X1

RUSH is scheduled to appear in court in Elliot Lake on April 8, 2008.



DON’T EVEN THINK OF LEAVING THE HOUSE

Sault Ste Marie, Ont.,

Sault Ste Marie OPP are asking everyone not to even think of leaving whatever form of shelter you are in or at.

Visibility on all area highways is zero with extremely high winds and blowing snow showing no signs of letting up. Motorist will find a layer of ice under the snow covered roads.

OPP warn anyone who may need assistance that any emergency response times will be greatly increased, if we can get to you.

The Ministry of Transportation Road Condition phone number is 1-800-268-4686. Do not call the OPP for road and/or weather conditions.