Wanted Sault woman arrested in unrelated traffic stop

A Sault Ste. Marie Police Service emergency vehicle. Nov. 11, 2022. (File photo/Supplied/Sault Ste. Marie Police Service)

A 25-year-old woman was taken into custody facing multiple charges, including break-and-enter and drug possession, following an investigation that began in September.

Break-in details

The Sault Ste. Marie Police Service said the investigation started on Sept. 27 after police received a report of a break-in at a unit in a multi-unit residential building in the 600 block of Second Line West.

“An investigation revealed the accused broke into the unit of a victim who is known to them and stole several items,” police said in a news release.

A warrant was subsequently issued for the accused’s arrest.

November arrest

The accused was located in the early hours of Nov. 1, when officers conducted a traffic stop near Wellington Street West and Carmen’s Way.

“Upon speaking with the driver, officers could see the passenger had an open container of alcohol,” police said.

The police observations led officers to conduct a search of the vehicle under the Liquor Licence and Control Act.

During the search, the passenger was found to be in possession of controlled substances.

“A search of the passenger – identified as the accused – located approximately 2.48 grams of suspected cocaine and approximately 0.5 grams of suspected MDMA,” said police.

Multiple charges laid

The accused was taken into custody on the strength of the outstanding warrants and the new drug allegations.

She now charged with breaking and entering, theft, two counts of drug possession and failing to comply with an appearance notice.

The accused was held in custody pending a bail hearing.