Your Police Blotter for the Cornwall Ontario Area for Friday March 1, 2013

CRIMINAL HARASSMENT

 

            Cornwall, ON- A 35-year-old Cornwall man was arrested on February 28^th, 2013. It is alleged that between January 11^th and 19^th, 2013 he continuously harassed his 33-year-old ex-girlfriend. Police were contacted and an investigation followed. He was charged with Criminal Harassment and released to appear in court on April 9^th, 2013. His name was not released as it would identify the victim.

 

Cornwall, ON- Albert Crawford, 40 of Cornwall was arrested on February 28^th, 2013. It is alleged that between July 2012 and February 25^th, 2013 he continuously harassed a 23-year-old female stranger. Police were contacted and an investigation followed. He was charged with Criminal Harassment and released to appear in court on April 11^th, 2013.

 

DOMESTIC ASSAULT & BREACH

            Cornwall, ON- A 45-year-old Cornwall man was arrested on February 28^th, 2013. He was bound by an Undertaking with the conditions to Keep the Peace and be of Good Behaviour. It is alleged that on February 25^th, 2013 he got into an altercation with his 20-year-old ex-girlfriend when he assaulted her. The victim did not require medical treatment. Police were contacted and an investigation followed. He was charged with Domestic Assault and Fail to Comply with Undertaking. He was released to appear in court on March 19^th, 2013. His name was not released as it would identify the victim.

 

WARRANT

 

            Cornwall, ON- Stepha Franklin, 23 of Cornwall was arrested on February 28^th, 2013 under the strength of an outstanding warrant. He was bound by 2 Probation Orders with the conditions of keep the peace and be of good behaviour. It is alleged that on November 10^th, 2012 he got into an altercation with a 15-year-old male when he assaulted him with a rock. The victim suffered minor injuries. Police were contacted and an investigation followed. He was charged with Assault with a Weapon, Aggravated Assault and Breach of Probation Order. He was held in custody until court the following day.

DRUGS & BREACH

 

            Cornwall, ON- Matthieu Brunet, 20 of Cornwall was arrested during the early hours on March 1^st, 2013. He was bound by an Undertaking with the relevant conditions to abstain from the consumption of alcohol absolutely or be found anywhere where alcohol is sold save restaurants, and to abstain from the possession of any drug or narcotic listed in the Schedules of the Controlled Drug and Substance Act. It is alleged that he was located at a local establishment by members of the Cornwall Community Police Service and found to be in possession of a control substance believed to be crack cocaine. He was charged with Possession of Controlled Substance- crack cocaine, Possession of Property Obtained by Crime, Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking and 2 counts of Fail to Comply with Undertaking. He was held in custody until court later that day.

 

ROBBERY & BREACHES

Cornwall, ON- Christopher Benedict, 32 of Akwesasne was arrested on March 1^st, 2012. He was bound by a Conditional Sentence Order with the relevant condition of keep the peace and be of good behaviour. He was also bound by a Recognizance with the relevant conditions, keep the peace and be of good behaviour, be at his address in Akwesasne, Ontario between 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m., except for work purposes, formally abstain from consuming any alcoholic beverages, having in his possession or using drugs or other controlled substances, and having in his possession or carrying for any purpose whatsoever offensive or restricted use weapons or imitation weapons. It is alleged that on March 1^st, 2013 shortly after 2:15 a.m., he attended a Fourteenth Street West convenience store and demanded money while indicating that he had a concealed weapon. He fled the area with an undisclosed amount of money and cigarettes. The 41-year-old convenience store clerk was not injured. Police were contacted and an investigation followed. He was located under the influence of alcohol and drugs and charged with Robbery with firearm, Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose and 5 counts of Fail to Comply with Recognizance. He was held in custody until court later that day.

FAIL TO ATTEND & BREACH

 

            Cornwall, ON- Jeffrey Leblanc, 22 of Cornwall was arrested on February 27^th, 2013. He was bound by a Probation Order with the conditions to keep the peace and be of good behaviour. It is alleged that on February 22^nd, 2013 he failed to attend for fingerprints. He was charged with Fail to Attend for Fingerprints and Breach of Probation Order. He was released to appear in court on March 28^th, 2013.

 

DRUGS

            Cornwall, ON- Devon Bingley, 18 of Cornwall was arrested on February 27^th, 2013. It is alleged that on February 28^th, 2013 he was found to be in possession of controlled substances believed to be marijuana and methamphetamine (speed). Police were contacted and an investigation followed. He was charged with Possession of Controlled substance, Possession for the purpose and Possession of property obtained by Crime under $5000. He was released to appear in court on March 28^th, 2013.

DESTRACTED DRIVING & YOUR SAFETY

Cornwall, ON- Distracting Driving is a problem that doesn’t seem to be going away. Although there is a law, everyday people can’t seem to put their cell phones down while driving. Stats show that you are 23% times more likely to be involved in a collision. Collisions occur within seconds of taking your eyes off the road. People that use a cell phone are distracted on average a minimum of 5 seconds which if you are travelling 50 km/h equals approximately half the length of a football field. Five seconds is a long time without looking at where you’re going. The faster you’re travelling, the greater distance you cover during each moment you’re distracted or your eyes are off the road.

The Cornwall Community Police Service Traffic Unit and Community Patrol members conducted a two hour traffic blitz on Tuesday, February 26^th, 2013. As a result of the enforcement, over 15 drivers were stopped and charged for using hand-held devices while driving. Merely holding your phone can be subject to a charge under the Highway Traffic Act.

The Cornwall Community Police Service is reminding motor vehicle drivers of the dangers of driving while distracted and dedicated to their vision; “A Safer Cornwall, Reducing Crime Always”. For more information and simulator of distracted driving please go to www.distracteddriving.caa.ca.

From the OPP:

 BARN FIRE

(North Stormont) – On 26 February 2013 at approximately 8:00 pm, members of the Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry Ontario Provincial Police (SD&G OPP) were dispatched to assist the North Stormont Fire Department with a fully engulfed barn on Finch-Roxborough Boundary Road, North Stormont Township.

The OPP conducted traffic control while the fire department subdued the fire.

At this time the amount of damage is undetermined. It is unknown what caused the fire. The Ontario Fire Marshall’s Office, as well as the SD&G OPP Crime Unit, continues to investigate.

No one was injured.