Sault police have charged 37-year-old Shawn Bellerive with break and enter and possession of a Schedule I substance following a break-in on Wellington Street on Wednesday.

Shortly before noon, police say officers on patrol in the 0-100 block of Wellington Street East observed Bellerive exiting a residence through a window.

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Upon investigation, police allege that Bellerive had broken into a home belonging to an unknown individual. He was arrested at the scene.

Police say a search of Bellerive uncovered approximately 1.08 grams of suspected fentanyl, an illegal Schedule I substance.

Bellerive has been released on an undertaking and is scheduled to appear in court on Dec. 15.

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