NEWS RELEASE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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The East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has arrested one more youth in relation to the break-in and mischief at the Centennial Arena.
On Sept. 27 at approximately 7 a.m. police were called to the Centennial Arena on Spruce Avenue when contractors noticed extensive damage inside. A group of youths caused over $50,000 in damages.
Between Oct. 1 and Oct. 3 police arrested and charged four 17-year-olds from Elliot Lake who could not be named under the Youth Criminal Justice Act.
On Nov. 8 at approximately 3:45 p.m., the East Algoma OPP Crime Unit arrested a fifth individual related to the break-and-enter at the Centennial Arena who also cannot be named under the Youth Criminal Justice Act
A 15-year-old from Elliot Lake was charged with:
- Break, enter a place - with intent to commit indictable offence - two counts
- Mischief over $5,000
The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Elliot Lake on Dec. 12.
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