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Missing Person

November 10, 2026

The Sault Ste. Marie Police Service is requesting public assistance to locate missing 33-year-old Amanda Jones. Amanda was last seen in the downtown core in mid-October and has not spoken ...

One Charged with Assault

November 10, 2026

On November 6, 2026, officers with Patrol Services charged 69-year-old Joseph Carrier of Aweres Township, Ontario, with assault. Shortly after 2:30 p.m., 911 Communicators received a report of an assault ...

Sault Ste. Marie Police Service and Employment Solutions Partner for Exclusive Career Information Sessions

November 10, 2026

The Sault Ste. Marie Police Service is teaming up with Employment Solutions to host two exclusive career information sessions for those interested in pursuing a career as a Police Officer or Special Constable. The ...

Weekend RIDE Results

November 9, 2026

Over the weekend, officers with the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service conducted RIDE (Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere) checks in strategic areas in Sault Ste. Marie. The RIDE checks took place ...

Update: Fatal Fire Investigation

November 9, 2026

Officers are no longer holding the scene of a fatal fire which took place in the 1600 block of Queen Street East last week. No criminality has been determined. Detectives ...

Two Charged in Connection with Attempted Copper Wire Theft

November 6, 2026

On November 5, 2026 officers with the Division 2 Unit with assistance from Patrol Services arrested 39-year-old Michael Hodgson (herby referred to as the first accused) and 42-year-old Shane Williams ...

Queen Street East Fatal Fire Investigation

November 6, 2026

Officers with Patrol Services remain on the scene of a fatal fire which took place in the 1600 block of Queen Street East. Around 8:46 p.m. 911 Communicators received a ...