Sault Ste. Marie news

• Sault man charged in fatal crash

  24-06-2026 22:45 via saultstar.com
  
  A Sault Ste. Marie man faces a charge after a fatal single-vehicle collision that killed a female passenger also from the city earlier this year.The crash happened on the Highway 17 bypass in Sudbury early on Feb. 2. A female, 74, suffered life-threatening injuries and later died at hospital, Ontario Provincial Police say. The driver had non-life-threatening injuries. Lawrence Meyers, 67, was charged with dangerous operation causing death.His court date is Sept. 16 in Sudbury.
  
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• Manslaughter accused considered for bail

  24-06-2026 20:40 via saultstar.com
  
  Potential bail for a man facing charges related to the death of a Desbarats resident will be decided Friday.Caleb Foster, 23, died several days after an altercation at a restaurant in Bruce Mines on March 29. Benjamin Ryan Jones, 21, of Bruce Mines, is charged with manslaughter and assault. He is being held at Algoma Treatment and Remand Centre. Justice of the Peace Sarah Keesmaat heard submissions from assistant Crown attorney Chris Thompson and defence counsel Michael Haraschuk. A publication
  
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• 3 cuffed in Algoma District drug bust

  24-06-2026 17:56 via saultstar.com
  
  Narcotics with a street value topping $170,000 were allegedly found when police executed a search warrant in Algoma District.The bust turned up 913 grams of suspected fentanyl and 353 grams of suspected cocaine worth about $172,250 and $3,200 in cash, police say.The specific location where the search warrant was executed was not released. Sault Ste. Marie Police Service teamed up with several other police agencies including the Ontario Provincial Police Street Crime Unit.“The location of
  
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• Shareholders back Algoma Steel's slate of directors

  24-06-2026 17:32 via saultstar.com
  
  The full slate of nominees for Algoma Steel’s board of directors was approved by shareholders at an annual general meeting on Tuesday.Nearly 60 million votes were cast with Mary Anne Bueschkens, Sean Donnelly, James Gouin, Andy Harshaw, Rajat Marwah, Sanjay Nakra, Melinda Newman, Eric Rosenfeld and Gale Rubenstein all getting backed by shareholders, the company says. Algoma Steel (TSE: ASTL) closed at $5.93 on Tuesday. The company’s shares have ranged from $4.20 to $9.92 during the
  
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• Winners drawn for 5 Car Draw

  24-06-2026 17:16 via saultstar.com
  
  The winning tickets have been drawn for Sault Area Hospital Foundation’s 5 Car Draw.The draw was held Tuesday, a release says.The winning ticket numbers are CR-48391684, CR-50678659, CR-55965409, CR-15534015 and CR-87709239.Winners can choose to receive a vehicle or cash. Draw proceeds help buy medical equipment for Sault Area Hospital.
  
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• Child sexually assaulted by man: POLICE

  24-06-2026 17:01 via saultstar.com
  
  A middle-aged man is accused of sexually assaulting a child over several years.An investigation began June 3, a release says. A suspect was arrested June 18. Robert Allan, 58, was charged with sexual assault on a person under 16 years of age, sexual exploitation and sexual interference. His court date is Sept. 14.
  
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• Driver charged after truck found in north-end ditch in Sault

  24-06-2026 16:53 via saultstar.com
  
  A truck was found in a ditch at a north-end intersection late on June 18.Police spoke with the driver in the area of Third Line East and Old Garden River Road, a release says.Ian Virta, 48, of Hamilton, was charged with operation while impaired, alcohol and/or drug, having a blood/alcohol level of more than 80 milligrams and dangerous operation.His court date is July 27.
  
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• Vehicles can't cross International Bridge Saturday morning

  24-06-2026 16:41 via saultstar.com
  
  The International Bridge will be closed to vehicles for part of Saturday morning.The annual walk between the Twin Saults will be held, a release says.Automobiles can’t cross the span between 8:45 a.m. and about 10:45 a.m.
  
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• Sault MPP Scott's charges adjourned until mid-July

  24-06-2026 15:59 via saultstar.com
  
  Charges faced by Sault Ste. Marie MPP Chris Scott are adjourned until mid-July.Defence lawyer Michael Lacy told Ontario Court Justice Franco Giamberardino on Wednesday the request for adjournment was made by prosecutor Katherine Rogozinski. He referenced “further matters” taking place outside of court. Scott, who faces domestic-related charges of assault and assault with a weapon, returns to court July 15 at 9:30 a.m. Scott is sitting as an independent after being turfed from the Pr
  
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• Cocaine found in vehicle in Sault parking lot: POLICE

  24-06-2026 14:23 via saultstar.com
  
  Nearly 50 grams of suspected cocaine was found when police checked on a driver sleeping in a running vehicle in the west end, police say.The male motorist was located in a parking lot in the 200 block of Second Line West last Friday morning. Drug paraphernalia was allegedly found in the vehicle. Brandon Pitawanakwat, 31, was charged with operation while impaired, alcohol and/or drug, operation while impaired, blood/drug concentration, possession of a controlled substance, possession of a contro
  
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