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Drug addict gets long penitentiary terms for robberies

BY KEITH LACEY [email protected] A 20-year-old drug addict who went on a brazen five-month crime spree, including two armed robberies, was sentenced last week to 42 months in a federal penitentiary.

Bedard trial

Legal wrangling continues in the trial of a Sudbury teacher charged with engaging in a sexual relationship with a student more than two years ago.

Incidents outside downtown bars keep police busy

Greater Sudbury Police officers were kept busy over the weekend as there were two separate incidents outside downtown bars Sunday morning. Around 2:35 am Sunday, there was as disturbance outside the Grand Nightclub.

'Cat fight' erupts between family, shelter owner

BY KEITH LACEY [email protected] One Sudbury family and the owner of an Azilda animal shelter have become embroiled in a real-life ?cat fight.

Man found dead in Garson blueberry field

A 60-year-old Sudbury man died picking blueberries on Inco property in Garson Tuesday afternoon. According to Greater Sudbury Police, it is unlikely the late berry picker's name will be released.

Man leads police on wild chase

A disqualified driver who led Greater Sudbury Police on a high-speed chase Monday morning faces numerous charges, including impaired driving and dangerous driving. In the early morning hours Monday, officers were on routine patrol in Chelmsford.

Crown drops charges after perpetrator refuses to testify

BY KEITH LACEY [email protected] The Crown?s key witness in a botched armed robbery refused to testify Tuesday against two young Sudbury men who remain accused of participating.

Judge needs time to decide penalty for possessing child porn

BY KEITH LACEY [email protected] One of Sudbury?s most experienced judges needs some time to consider whether or not to send a Sudbury man to jail for possessing child pornography.

Friend points to accused as man who knifed victim

BY KEITH LACEY [email protected] A man accused of stabbing a young man who tried to assist his mother during a botched armed robbery will find out in 10 days whether he?s been found innocent or guilty.

Police warn public about stolen prescription drugs

Greater Sudbury Police is cautioning members of the public about the possible fatal consequences of taking unprescribed medication following the theft of prescription drugs from a local doctor's office recently. On or about Aug. 24 to Sept.