Your Police Blotter for the Cornwall Ontario Area for July 1-4, 2012 POLICE ALERTS – E BIKES

MYSTERY SHOPPER FRAUD ALERT

 

            Cornwall, ON- The Cornwall Community Police Service would like to inform our Community of a reported Mystery Shopper scam. Resident receive a letter in the mail advising that they have been successfully nominated to be a mystery shopper. The resident is provided with a list of guidelines which include cashing a cheque. They are then advised to send a sum of the payment to specific party by using either Moneygram or Western Union. The cheques received by the applicant have been deemed fraudulent and/or stolen.

 

Here are some helpful tips:

 

–          Never send money to a stranger using a money transfer service.

–          Beware of deals or opportunities that seem too good to be true (ie – the lottery you won that you never entered; being overpaid for jobs that you have not even done).

–          Never send money to pay for taxes or fees on foreign lottery winnings.

–          Never provide your banking information to unknown individuals or businesses.

–          Never send money in advance to obtain a loan or credit card.

–          Verify all facts in every emergency situation before sending money.

–          Always check for proper spelling and punctuation in emails and correspondence.

–          Any online store that will only accept Western Union payments should be considered a scam.

A fraudster will often attend a different location from the one listed on the payee information of the Western Union, provide minimal usually fabricated identification and pick up the money sent.  With no way of identifying the person picking up the money it usually ends all leads available for Police to investigate.

 

Western Union or Money Gram are designed to send cash with very few, if any questions asked. It’s not their responsibility to make sure that you are not defrauded or that you get whatever services or goods you paid for.  There job is to send cash to the person you tell them to send it to.  It is up to you to protect yourself. 

 

To prevent from falling victim to these scams, educate yourself, your families and friends.  If you have concerns or are suspicious about dealings take the time to do your homework on the company or person asking you for the money.  If they don’t want to allow you the time, then it is an indication that it is a scam.

If you’re in doubt, it’s wise to ask the advice of a close friend or relative, or even your banker. Rely on people you can trust.

 

The Cornwall Community Police Service is committed to its vision; “A safer Cornwall, reducing crime always”.

BREACHES

 

            Cornwall, ON- Tyler Geneau, 22 of Cornwall was arrested on July 3^rd, 2012. He was bound by a Probation Order with the conditions to abstain from the possession/consumption of alcohol and to keep the peace and be of good behaviour. It is alleged that on June 3^rd, 2012 a member of the Cornwall Community Police Service Patrol Division found him to be under the influence of alcohol. He was charged with 2 counts of breach of Probation Order. He was released to appear in court on July 24^th, 2012.

 

DRUGS & BREACHES

 

Cornwall, ON- Mohsen Damghani, 21 of Cornwall was arrested on July 3^rd, 2012. He was bound by an Undertaking with the relevant condition to keep the peace and be of good behaviour. He is also bound by a Probation Order with the conditions to abstain from the purchase/possession/consumption of alcohol and other intoxicating substances, abstain from the purchase/possession/consumption of drugs except in accordance with a prescription, and to keep the peace and be of good behaviour. It is alleged that on July 3^rd, 2012 a member of the Cornwall Community Police Service Patrol Division found him to be under the influence of alcohol and has in his possession a controlled substance believed to be marijuana. He was charged with Possession of a controlled substance, 3 counts of Breach of Probation Order and Fail to comply with Undertaking. He was released to appear in court at a later date.

MICROSOFT FRAUD ALERT

 

Cornwall, ON- The Cornwall Community Police Service have received more reports of several attempt of identification fraud. It is reported that residences are receiving a telephone call from a male with an accent identifying himself as a Microsoft employee.  He is requesting information of your home computer system and attempts to obtain personal information.  Several different phone numbers were provided as suspect(s) however were not traceable.

 

The Cornwall Community Police Service wishes to remind residence never give out any personal information over the telephone without researching and confirming who you are talk to.  Please contact Phone Busters at 1-888-495-8501 if you have received this call or have information.

UNE TRAFFIC ACTION PLAN RESULTS

 

            Cornwall, ON- The Cornwall Community Police Service would like to thank our community for complying with of the June Traffic Action Plan being Vehicle Safety & Document Verifications.  As a result of the enforcement, members from the Cornwall Community Police Service Patrol Division issued 45 Highway Traffic Act tickets, such as fail to have insurance, no currently validated permits and drive without proper headlights. The Cornwall Community Police Service also partnered up with the Ministry of Transportation for the Truck inspection day which resulted in several heavy trucks being removed from the roadway and charged with fines.

 

FAIL TO STOP

 

Cornwall, ON- Claude Bonneville, 48 of Apple Hill was arrested on June 29^th, 2012. It is alleged that on June 29^th, 2012 while a member of the Cornwall Community Police Service Patrol Division was conducting an investigation the male proceeded to leave the area and fail to stop for police. He was charged with Flight from Police and released to appear in court on July 17^th, 2012.

 

DOMESTIC ASSAULT & MISCHIEF

 

Cornwall, ON- A 44-year-old Cornwall male was arrested on June 29^th, 2012. It is alleged that on June 29^th, 2012 he got into an altercation with his 37-year-old common-law wife when he assaulted her and caused damaged to property. The victim did not require medical treatment. Police were contacted and an investigation followed. He was charged with Domestic Assault and Mischief under $5000.00. He was released to appear in court on July 31^st, 2012. His name was not released as it would identify the victim.

 

BREACHES

 

            Cornwall, ON- Bailey Villeneuve of Maxville was arrested on June 30^th, 2012. He was bound by an Undertaking with the condition to abstain from the consumption of alcohol absolutely. It is alleged that on June 30^th, 2012 he was found under the influence of alcohol by a member of the Cornwall Community Police Service Patrol Division. He was charged with Breach of Undertaking and released to appear in court on August 7^th, 2012.

 

            Cornwall, ON- Marie Landry, 45 of Cornwall was arrested on June 30^th, 2012. She was bound by a Probation Order with conditions not to associate, contact or hold any communication directly or indirectly with anyone known to you that has been charged in trafficking or uses drugs. It is alleged that on June 30^th, 2012 she was found by a member of the Cornwall Community Police Service Patrol Division to be in the company of a male known to have been charged with drug offences. She was charged with Breach of Probation Order and released to appear in court on August 14^th, 2012.

 

Cornwall, ON- Joshua Andre-Carriere, 20 of Cornwall was arrested on June 30^th, 2012. He was bound by a Recognizance with the conditions including to reside at a certain address in Cornwall, Ontario and abide by the rules of that residence, and to report to Cornwall Police in person every Friday between the hours of 9am and 4pm as well numerous others. It is alleged that on June 22^nd , 2012 failed to report at the Police station. Further investigation revealed that on June 16^th, 2012 he moved from the certain Cornwall address. He was located and charged with 2 counts of Breach of Recognizance and held in custody until court July 3^rd, 2012.

 

THEFT

 

            Cornwall, ON- Sherry Atwell, 35 and Lisa-Marie Rees, 31, both of Cornwall were arrested on June 30^th, 2012. It is alleged that they attended a Pitt Street store and removed property without making any attempt to pay for it. Police were contacted and an investigation followed. They were located and charged with Theft under $5000.00. Mrs. Atwell was released to appear in court on July 24^th, 2012 while further investigation revealed that Mrs. Rees was bound by an Undertaking with a condition to keep the peace and be of good behaviour. She was charged with breach of Undertaking and held in custody until court July 3^rd, 2012.

 

SEXUAL ASSAULT

 

            Cornwall, ON- A 22-year-old Williamstown man was arrested on June 30^th, 2012. It is alleged that during the early hours of June 16^th, 2012 he sexually assaulted a 23-year-old female acquaintance. Police were contacted and an investigation followed. He was charged with 2 counts of Sexual Assault and released to appear in court on July 24^th, 2012. The male’s name was not released as it may indentify the victim in this incident.

 

REFUSAL

 

            Cornwall, ON- Owen Leaf, 29 of Cornwall was arrested on July 1^st, 2012. It is alleged that he attended the Canadian Border where he was detained by a member of the Canadian Border Service Agency for failing to provide a breach sample in an approved screening device. He was turned over to a member of the Cornwall Community Police Service Patrol Division and charged with refusal. He was released to appear in court of July 14^th, 2012.

 

ASSAULT & THREATS

 

            Cornwall, ON- A 15-year-old Cornwall youth was arrested on June 2^nd, 2012. The youth was bound by an Recognizance with the relevant condition to reside at specific group home and abide by the rules of that residence. It is alleged that on June 2^nd, 2012 the youth failed to followed the house rules, assaulted a 35-year-old staff member and threaten him. The victim did not require medical treatment. Police were contacted and an investigation followed. The youth was charged with Assault, Utter Threats and fail to comply with Recognizance. The youth was held in custody until court the following day. The youth’s name was not released as per provision under the Youth Criminal Justice Act.

 

DOMESTIC BREACHES

 

            Cornwall, ON- A 49-year-old Cornwall male was arrested on July 2^nd, 2012. He was bound by two separate Probation Orders with the conditions of Keep the Peace and be of Good Behaviour, Not to associate or communicated directly or indirectly with his 42-year-old ex-common-law wife, not to be within 50 meters of her place of residence or employment. It is alleged that on June 27^th  and 30^th , 2012 he contacted her and attended her residence.  Police were contacted and an investigation followed. He was charged with 3 counts of Breach of Probation Orders. He was held in custody until court the following day. His name was not released as it would identify the victim.

 

BREAK & ENTER

           

Cornwall, ON- The Cornwall Community Police Service is investigating a break and enter that occurred on July 2^nd, 2012 at a Lefebvre Avenue residence. It is alleged that the suspect(s) gained entry and removed an XBox, 2 Black EMachine laptops, a XBox controller, an XBox video game and several DVDs.. If you have any information regarding this break and enter, please contact the Service at 613-932-2110 or Crime Stoppers at 613-937-8477.

JULY TRAFFIC ACTION PLAN

 

Cornwall, ON- The Cornwall Community Police Service’s Traffic Action Plan for the month of July will consist of targeted enforcement of Speeding. Police Officers will target motor vehicles that are found speeding within the City of Cornwall.

Obey the maximum speed limit posted on signs along our roads and highways, but always drive at a speed that will let you stop safely. As a general rule, drive at the same speed as traffic around you without going over the speed limit.

Remember the following when driving:

• Lower your speed in bad weather, in heavy traffic or in a construction zone;
• Slow down when driving at night, especially on unlit roads;
• Follow at a safe distance, at least two seconds behind the vehicle in front of you.

If you are charged for speeding at 50 km/h over the speed limit, police will suspend your licence and impound your vehicle at the roadside. If you are found in contravention of these violations, it will cost you money and with some infractions demerit points. To find a list of all  fines please refer to the Ontario Highway Traffic Act at www.e-laws.gov.on.ca.

PUBLIC ASSISTANCE REQUESTED

 

            Cornwall, ON- The Cornwall Community Police Service are currently seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a male who was operating an ATV at Lamoureux Park on July 1^st, 2012. The male struck the Cornwall Police motorcycle as well as the police officer. The police officer was not injured.

 

The male was described as a 35-year-old white male, approximately 5’10”, 160-170 lbs, slim built with brown shaggy straight hair and tattoos on his arms. The ATV is believed to be a dark coloured 2008-2010 Polaris with a burnt headlight.

 

The Cornwall Community Police Service is requesting any information, photos or videos of the male or incident. If you have any information regarding this incident, please contact D/Cst Robert Archambault of the Cornwall Community Police Service at 613-933-5000 extension 2470 or Crime Stoppers at 613-937-8477.

DOMESTIC ASSAULT & MISCHIEF

 

            Cornwall, ON- A 21-year-old Cornwall man was arrested on June 28^th, 2012. It is alleged that on June 28^th, 2012 he got into an altercation with his 19-year-old common-law wife when he assaulted her and caused damage to property. The victim did not require medical treatment. Police were contacted and an investigation followed. He was charged with Domestic Assault and Mischief under $5000.00. His name was not released as it would identify the victim.

 

WARRANTS, PERSONATION, OBSTRUCT & BREACHES

 

            Cornwall, ON- Eric Montpetit, 27 of Cornwall was arrested on June 28^th, 2012 under the strength of three outstanding warrants. He was bound by a Peace Bond with the condition to abstain from the possession or consumption of alcohol and keep the peace and be of good behaviour. He was also bound by a Probation Order to keep the peace and be of good behaviour. It is alleged that on June 28^th, 2012 a member of the Cornwall Community Police Service Patrol Division conducted a traffic stop when the male provided a false name and attempted to flee the area on foot. He was charged with Personation, Obstruct police, 2 counts of Breach of Recognizance and Breach of Probation Order. He was held in custody until court the following day.

E-BIKES, MOPEDS AND MOTOR SCOOTERS

 

            Cornwall, ON- Public safety is one of the Cornwall Community Police Service’s top priority. The safe integration of new and innovative vehicles with other vehicles and pedestrians is an important consideration for our service and our community. We would like to remind our community that e-bikes/e-scooters, mopeds and motor scooters are not permitted on sidewalks. The operator of any of these vehicles must be at least 16 years of age, must wear an approved bicycle or motorcycle helmet and follow the rules of the road under the Highway Traffic Act of Ontario.

 

Before purchasing/operating a new type of vehicle, we recommend researching requirements for equipment and licensing under the Highway Traffic Act in Ontario and permitted uses in the City of Cornwall.

 

Did you know?

 

• ·         Studies have shown that wearing an approved helmet while cycling greatly reduces the risk of injury should a mishap occur. The law currently requires children under the age of 18 to wear a helmet.
• ·         If a motor scooter is not equipped with pedals, has a gasoline or electric-powders engine, it is considered a motorcycle as defined by the Highway Traffic Act. Drivers and vehicles must both be licensed.
• ·         Operators of e-bikes/e-scooters do not require an Ontario driver’s licence, a licence plate, or vehicle insurance.
• ·         If you remove the pedals from an e-bike, it is no longer considered to be an e-bike. Removing the pedals makes it an illegal motor vehicle because it does not conform with the Highway Traffic Act definition of a power-assisted bicycle. Operators run the risk of being tickets for operating a motor vehicle without registration and insurance. E-bikes purchasers who have concerns with the pedal location may wish to consider other models and/or styles of e-bikes.
• ·         If your driver’s licence has been suspended, you may not be legally allowed to drive an e-bike. If you have been conviction under the Criminal Code of Canada that has resulted in a driving prohibition, you cannot legally operate an e-bike until the prohibition has been lifted.

 

For more information please go to www.cornwallpolice.com under the traffic unit link.

And from the OPP:

E-BIKES, MOPEDS AND MOTOR SCOOTERS

 

            Cornwall, ON- Public safety is one of the Cornwall Community Police Service’s top priority. The safe integration of new and innovative vehicles with other vehicles and pedestrians is an important consideration for our service and our community. We would like to remind our community that e-bikes/e-scooters, mopeds and motor scooters are not permitted on sidewalks. The operator of any of these vehicles must be at least 16 years of age, must wear an approved bicycle or motorcycle helmet and follow the rules of the road under the Highway Traffic Act of Ontario.

 

Before purchasing/operating a new type of vehicle, we recommend researching requirements for equipment and licensing under the Highway Traffic Act in Ontario and permitted uses in the City of Cornwall.

 

Did you know?

 

• ·         Studies have shown that wearing an approved helmet while cycling greatly reduces the risk of injury should a mishap occur. The law currently requires children under the age of 18 to wear a helmet.
• ·         If a motor scooter is not equipped with pedals, has a gasoline or electric-powders engine, it is considered a motorcycle as defined by the Highway Traffic Act. Drivers and vehicles must both be licensed.
• ·         Operators of e-bikes/e-scooters do not require an Ontario driver’s licence, a licence plate, or vehicle insurance.
• ·         If you remove the pedals from an e-bike, it is no longer considered to be an e-bike. Removing the pedals makes it an illegal motor vehicle because it does not conform with the Highway Traffic Act definition of a power-assisted bicycle. Operators run the risk of being tickets for operating a motor vehicle without registration and insurance. E-bikes purchasers who have concerns with the pedal location may wish to consider other models and/or styles of e-bikes.
• ·         If your driver’s licence has been suspended, you may not be legally allowed to drive an e-bike. If you have been conviction under the Criminal Code of Canada that has resulted in a driving prohibition, you cannot legally operate an e-bike until the prohibition has been lifted.

 

For more information please go to www.cornwallpolice.com under the traffic unit link.

BREACHED CONDITIONS

(North Glengarry) – On 28June12, at approximately 9:00pm, Stormont Dundas &Glengarry (SD&G) Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a 19yr old female of Alexandria, Ontario contravening her release conditions. The female was communicating with another person she was not to be communicating with.

Hope VANDER HAEGHE was arrested and faces a charge of:

– Fail to Comply – Undertaking before Officer in Charge

She is scheduled to appear 31 July 12 in Cornwall Court.

IMPAIRED DRIVER

(South Stormont) – On 29June12, at approximately 12:50am, Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry (SD&G) Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a motor vehicle collision on County Road 15, South Stormont Township. A grey GMC SUV had collided into a hydro pole on County Road 15 severing power across Stormont and Glengarry Counties.

Fifty-one (51) year old Clayton ROBERTSON of Avonmore was arrested and faces charges of:

– Impaired Operation / Motor Vehicle
– Exceed 80 Milligrams Blood Alcohol Content

He is scheduled to appear 07July12 in Cornwall Court.

A small section of County Road 15 was closed for a short period of time while Hydro One worked on restoring the power to the Counties.

OPP PROJECT PARADIGM DRUG ENFORCEMENT UNIT

(Winchester, Ontario) – On June 28th 2012, members of the Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau – Drug Enforcement Unit (DEU) – Project Paradigm assisted with the Emergency Response Team (ERT), Canine Unit, Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry (SD&G) OPP Crime Unit – Street Crimes and SD&G OPP Winchester Detachment members executed a Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) Search Warrant and a Criminal Code Warrant at a garage in Winchester (ON).

Dennis CINNAMON (27) was arrested on scene and was transported to the Winchester OPP Detachment where he was lodged.

A search of the garage resulted in the following items being seized:

• 682 grams of Cannabis Marihuana
• 5 Cannabis Marihuana Plants
• A firearm with ammunition

The projected street value of the seized drugs is estimated at $ 6,820.00

Dennis CINNAMON (27) was charged with the following offences:

• Possession of Schedule II Cannabis Marihuana for the purpose of trafficking CDSA Section 5(2)

• Production of Schedule II Cannabis Marihuana CDSA Section 7(1)

• Careless use of firearm, weapon, ammunition Criminal Code of Canada

Section 86(1) x2

He was released on a Promise to Appear and Undertaking given to an Officer in Charge. He is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Morrisburg (ON) on August 7th 2012.