NEWS RELEASE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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THESSALON - On June 23 the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested a person who provided a false name.
At approximately 10:15 a.m. police were called to a financial institution downtown Elliot Lake. The complainant reported a female was asleep in the vestibule and wanted them removed from the property. Police offered alternative assistance to the female, but needed to know her name first.
The female provided a name and address but police could not determine accurate identification. After investigation, police learned the girl had provided a false name because she was currently on probation.
Melissa Lance, 38-years-old from Elliot Lake was charged with:
- Obstruct Peace Officer
- Fail to comply with Probation Order
The accused is scheduled to attend the Ontario Court of Justice in Elliot Lake on Aug. 15.
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