Domestic disputes and assaults
Dryden police had a Sioux Lookout woman in custody on March 10 following a call to a domestic dispute at 3 a.m. at a hotel. There was no assault as a result of this incident, however, the female was found to be on conditions not to consume alcohol and to abide by a curfew. She was subsequently arrested and held for bail court on March 10.
A Keejic Bay man also appeared in court on March 10, following a domestic assault on March 7. Officers responded to a call from the local women’s shelter, after a female reported an assault by her partner. The 28-year-old was held in custody pending a bail hearing.
A 52-year-old Dryden woman was in custody following two breaches of her conditions on March 7 and 8. She was charged with domestic assault on Jan. 11 and as a result of these incidents, was charged with breaching a non-communication condition, as well as failing to abstain from the consumption of alcohol.
On March 7, the victim in the assault returned home to find the accused in his residence. On March 8, the accused was arrested in the downtown area in an intoxicated condition.
Shoplifting
Police have laid shoplifting charges in two incidents this week. On March 5, officers were called to a local grocery store, where staff had detained a female. The 21-year-old of Dryden was charged with theft under $5,000 and is now prohibited from entering the store. Total value of the items stolen was about $25.
Officers were called to a downtown clothing store March 8 around 4:30 p.m. in regard to a theft from the store. A staff member had followed the accused and jewelry valued at about $15 was recovered. A 17-year-old youth was charged with theft under $5,000 and will appear in Dryden court April 12 to answer to the charge.
Impaired driver
Dryden police arrested an 18-year-old male of Dryden on March 12 after checking a vehicle in an apartment parking lot just prior to 10:30 p.m. The vehicle was running and upon speaking with the male, who was sitting in the driver’s seat, it was noted that he had been drinking.
He was subsequently taken to the Dryden Police Service for a breath test and it was determined that he was over the legal limit. He was charged with care and control of a motor vehicle while impaired.
Bad behaviour
Officers arrested a 20-year-old male of Dryden the morning of March 13. A 911 hang-up call was received from a local gas station and upon attending, officers located the male who had caused damage to the outside payphone at the business.
At that time, it was also found that he was on probation and on a condition to keep the peace and be of good behaviour. He was charged with mischief under $5,000 and breach of probation.
False identity
On March 13 around 2:45 a.m., a 21-year-old male of Dryden attended the Dryden Police Service for assistance. At that time, he was with a youth who gave a fictitious name to police.
Investigation revealed that the male was on conditions not to communicate or associate with the youth and both were subsequently arrested. The male was charged with breaching the conditions of his recognizance and the youth was charged with obstructing police by falsely identifying herself.
Swearing at passing vehicles
Dryden police arrested a 42-year-old male of Dryden on March 13 around 8 p.m. after a complaint was received of an intoxicated person on King Street.
Officers arrived to find the male yelling obscenities at the vehicles that drove by him. During the arrest, the accused began to swear at and fight with the officers. As a result, he was charged with public intoxication and resisting arrest.
Drunk and resisting arrested
On March 14 at about 4 a.m., a 29-year-old male was charged with resisting arrest after a request was received to have him removed from a residence due to intoxication.
Initially, the male was compliant, however, upon being taken to the cruiser, he became angry and began to fight with officers, swearing and attempting to break free.
While being lodged at the Dryden Police Service office, the accused then threatened to kill one of the officers. Charges resulting from this incident include resisting arrest, uttering threats and two counts of breach of probation.
