Police

A City of Greater Sudbury program to collect unpaid provincial fines has been extended for an additional year.

By Rick Pusiak The Greater Sudbury Police, OPP and RCMP drug enforcement street team continue to chalk up drug busts as part of Operation Digger.

By Keith Lacey A Sudbury man found guilty of sexually assaulting a young girl, and then skipping town for two years, was sentenced to six months in jail Tuesday.

By Keith Lacey A senior who hit a young girl with his vehicle while under the influence hasnÂ?t had a drink since this incident. Last Wednesday in court, Henry Racette, 73, pleaded guilty to impaired driving.

A 48-year-old Chelmsford man faces numerous charges after a 13-year-old boy complained to police of being sexually assaulted. The assault is alleged to have occurred in March in the suspect?s home.

A fatal collision between a train and a pedestrian claimed the life of a young man from Chelmsford yesterday.

A presentence report for an ailing man was not completed in time for his sentencing hearing this week because of delays caused by the recent Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) and other communications problems.

BY MICHAEL JAMES The second-degree murder trial against Daniel Beaulne, initially scheduled to begin Friday, has been postponed to at least Monday.

By Keith Lacey A Sudbury Rainbow Crimestoppers tip helped Greater Sudbury Police track down a man wanted on numerous break and enters and other crimes dating back more than four years ago.

By Keith Lacey A man with a history of violence who lashed out in a drunken fit of jealousy by smashing a beer bottle over a stranger?s head during a New Year?s Eve bash two years ago was sentenced to one year in jail Wednesday.