EAST ALGOMA OPP MAKE ARRESTS IN ARENA BREAK & ENTER
EAST ALGOMA OPP MAKE ARRESTS IN ARENA BREAK & ENTER
A Fifth Youth Arrested
(ELLIOT LAKE, ON) - 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 September 27, 2024, at approximately 7:00 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 October 1, 2024, and October 3, 2024, police arrested and charged four 17-year-olds from Elliot Lake who could not be named under the Youth Criminal Justice Act.
On November 8, 2024, 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 $5000
The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Elliot Lake on December 12, 2024.