THUNDER BAY, ONTARIO  ~  April 2, 2020 - 11:15 (LSN) Police Media Release States: The Thunder Bay Police Service is seeking public assistance in locating a homicide suspect who is now unlawfully at large.

Kareem ZEDAN, 22, of Pickering, Ont., was arrested in Thunder Bay on March 24 and is charged for two counts of First-Degree Murder. The charges are from a double-homicide in the City of Brantford.

SCHREIBER, ONTARIO  ~  April 2, 2020  (LSN)  After a 14 year homicide investigation, a Schreiber resident has been arrested and charged with murder.

The investigation began on November 29, 2006, at 2:34 p.m. when members of the Schreiber Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Detachment were called to investigate the suspicious death of Jeanine St. JEAN at her Quebec Street residence in the Town of Schreiber.

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SAULT STE. MARIE, ONTARIO  ~  April 1, 2020  (LSN)  The Sault Ste. Marie Police Service has recently received reports of young people gathering at local schools.

Due to the state of Emergency in Ontario, all schools, parks and playgrounds in our community are closed.

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SAULT STE. MARIE, ONTARIO  ~  March 31, 2020  (LSN)  On March 28, 2020 officers with Patrol Services and Investigation Services arrested 51-year-old Line Duguay for possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking.

At 12:30 p.m. on March 28, 2020 officers observed a vehicle traveling at walking speed on Farwell Terrace. Upon approaching the vehicle, officers observed the accused to be unresponsive. The officer was able to get her attention after knocking on the driver side window.

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GRAND PORTAGE, MINNESOTA  March 31, 2020  (LSN)  — U.S. Customs and Border Protection will temporarily suspend operations at Trusted Traveler Program enrollment centers nationwide from March 19 until at least May 1, 2020. CBP is taking this precautionary measure to minimize the exposure of CBP personnel and the public to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). 

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THUNDER BAY, SUDBURY, ONTARIO  March 30, 2020  (LSN) Crime Stats  March 23rd to March 30nd Thunder  Bay 159 Incidents vs 14 Incidents for Great Sudbury which as a larger population and does not have an Injections Site.

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COOK COUNTY, MINNESOTA ~ March 30, 2020  (LSN) On Saturday, March 28, Governor Walz signed legislation extending the time for filing property tax petitions for contesting 2019 value or classification to May 30, 2020.

In another move to aid in following social distancing rules recommended by public health experts, Cook County will waive personal service of property tax petitions contesting 2019 value or classification so long as property owners meet certain conditions.

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SAULT STE. MARIE, ONTARIO  ~  March 28, 2020  (LSN)  Recently, Algoma Public Health (APH) notified the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service about fraudulent activity where individuals are posing as Public Health Inspectors from APH.

On at least two occasions local restaurants have received calls from someone claiming to be a Public Health Inspector offering to inspect the restaurant for a fee. Neither of the potential victims accepted the offer and notified APH.

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COOK COUNTY, MINNESOTA ~ March 28, 2020  (LSN) Beginning at 11:59 p.m. on Friday, March 27, all those living in Minnesota are ordered by the governor to "stay at home."   The Executive Order signed March 25 is justified by Governor Walz's emergency powers under the COVID-19 state of emergency and is consistent with federal guidelines limiting gatherings of more than 10 people. "Limiting activities to only those which are most essential and practicing social distancing at all times are vital tools required to mitigate the community spread of COVID-19 in Minnesota and Nationwide," the Order asserts.

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SUDBURY, ONTARIO  ~~  March 27, 2020  (LSN)  Do your part - stay apart. We go to work for you, stay at home for us. Please follow emergency orders and take warnings from health experts seriously. If you don’t, you not only put your own health at risk, but the health of our Officers, other essential workers and your fellow community members at risk.

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