Sault police to enforce five-person limit on gatherings

SAULT STE. MARIE -- The Sault Ste. Marie Police Service says it plans to enforce the provinces five-person limit on gatherings.

In a video released by police, Chief Hugh Stevenson described how police intend to enforce the new rules. 

"When we receive a complaint, we will do our best to contact people by phone, to inform them of the rules," said Stevenson. 

He says police will issue a warning first and will lay "significant" charges if that warning isn’t adhered to. 

"First offence that fails to comply with an order, results in a minimum of $750 fine," said Stevenson. "These are uncertain times, but by staying home and practicing social distancing, we will get through this together."

Please view @ChiefStevenson1 message on COVID-19 and the enforcement of the emergency order to limit gatherings to 5 people under the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act. #StayHome #StayHealthy pic.twitter.com/lYtvpdDk5S

— Sault Ste. Marie Police Service (@SaultPolice) March 30, 2020

 

Here is a message from Greater Sudbury Police Service Chief Paul Pedersen:

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  An undated photo of a Sault Ste. Marie Police Service vehicle. (File Photo)