Sault briefs: Brass knuckles, fentanyl seized; driver flees crash

Man charged with 8 thefts from local businessesA 38-year-old Sault Ste. Marie man is facing multiple charges after police allege he stole merchandise from local businesses on eight occasions earlier this year.According to Sault Ste. Marie Police Service, investigations by patrol services officers determined the accused stole from three businesses between Jan. 19 and March 18.Police said officers arrested Shawn Leblanc on June 5. During the arrest, police allege the accused initially provided of