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Linda Richardson

Linda Richardson is a freelance journalist who has been covering Sault Ste. Marie's courts and other local news for more than 45 years.

Recent Work by Linda

Local fentanyl dealer headed to federal pen for eight years

Local fentanyl dealer headed to federal pen for eight years

Federal prosecutor Joe Chapman had called for 11 years for dealing a deadly drug that is "the scourge of a generation," that has killed so many people in this community and across the country
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Local man whose home was a 'drug emporium' sentenced to time served

Local man whose home was a 'drug emporium' sentenced to time served

Nearly every room in the small two-storey home, except a child's bedroom and a bathroom, contained some evidence of drug trafficking, including weapons and ammunition
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Supreme Court declines hearing Sault soccer player's appeal for assaulting an opponent

Supreme Court declines hearing Sault soccer player's appeal for assaulting an opponent

'The system failed him. You don't need a murder to have a wrongful conviction'
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Man with no place to sleep broke into a garage, judge hears

Man with no place to sleep broke into a garage, judge hears

John McKay pleaded guilty to break and enter and breach of probation for his actions
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Shoplifter who threatened violence sentenced after pleading guilty

Shoplifter who threatened violence sentenced after pleading guilty

'Your behaviour was escalating and you threatened to cut the manager'
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VIDEO: Viral golf club attack was self-defence, judge rules

VIDEO: Viral golf club attack was self-defence, judge rules

Former OHL hockey player found not guilty of assault with a weapon in connection with Sault golf course altercation that's been viewed millions of times online
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Man sentenced for harassing former girlfriend

Man sentenced for harassing former girlfriend

The Sault Ste. Marie business man stalked the woman, constantly driving by her residence and turning up at her apartment
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Local man will spend nearly two years under house arrest for Florida 'swatting' incidents

Local man will spend nearly two years under house arrest for Florida 'swatting' incidents

Throughout his sentence, he can have no contact with the Marion County sheriff's office and two victims of his swatting calls
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Steps taken by drug offender convince judge to impose house arrest

Steps taken by drug offender convince judge to impose house arrest

During a search of the vehicle, officers located 27 grams of meth, in a large bag near the right passenger door
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Judge hears how random attack significantly impacted a woman's life

Judge hears how random attack significantly impacted a woman's life

Timmins man with lengthy rap sheet pleads guilty to forcible confinement and seven other charges
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