OPP Busy SUI Buggery CPS Police Blotter for Cornwall & Region Monday July 14, 2014

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OPPCHARGES LAID  

(North Dundas, ON) – On the 11th of July 2014, SD&G OPP officers responded to a report of theft of a motor vehicle on St Lawrence Street in Winchester in North Dundas Township. The investigation indicates that the operator of the vehicle falsely reported the vehicle stolen. The 2003 Infinity was recovered by the police.

Twenty (20) year old, Ali EL KHATIB from Ottawa, Ontario was charged with:

–       Dangerous operation of a motor vehicle under the Criminal Code

–       Public Mischief  under the Criminal Code

–       Fail to report accident under the Highway Traffic Act

–       Fail to remain  under the Highway Traffic Act

The male is to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice, Morrisburg on the 02nd of September 2014.

(South Stormont, ON) – On the 12th of July 2014, SD&G OPP officers responded to a noise complaint on Eamer Road in South Stormont Township.

Investigation revealed the male occupant of the residence was unlawfully in possession of a weapon.

Fifty-six (56) year old, Brian GARVIN from South Stormont was charged with:

–       Breach of firearms Regulation improper storage under the Criminal Code

–       Unauthorized Possession of a firearm under the Criminal Code

The male is to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice, Cornwall on the 21st of August 2014.

BREAK AND ENTER

(North Stormont, ON) – On the 13th of July 2014, SD&G OPP officer responded to a report of a break and enter to a building on a property on Gravel Hill Road.

The investigation revealed unknown suspect(s) broken into a shed sometime between the 8th of July in the evening and the 12th of July 2014.

Numerous tools were stolen from the property. Investigation still ongoing

CHARGES LAID  

(South Stormont, ON) – On the 13th of July 2014, SD&G OPP officers responded to a complaint of impaired driver on County Road 2.

Fifty – two (52) year old, Ronald SKINNER from South Stormont, Ontario was charged with:

–       Impaired care and control of a motor vehicle  under the Criminal Code

–       Care and Control -Over 80 milligrams of alcohol under the Criminal Code

The male is to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice, Cornwall on the 26th of August 2014.

HIT and RUN  

(North Glengarry, ON) – On the 13th of July 2014, a SD&G OPP officer responded to a report of a hit and run at Metcalf Centre parking lot in Maxville.

The investigation revealed unknown suspect(s) hit a parked 2009 Hyundai Santa FE sometime in the evening of the 12th of July 2014 and the early hours 13th of July 2014.

 Investigation still ongoing

CHARGES LAID  

(South Glengarry, ON) – On the 13th of July 2014, SD&G OPP officers responded to a noise complaint on South Service Road.

Investigation revealed a male driver had driven his motor vehicle out of a ditch while under the influence of alcohol.

Twenty – one (21) year old, Hughes MURRAY from South Glengarry, Ontario was charged with:

–       Impaired operation of a motor vehicle  under the Criminal Code

–       Over 80 milligrams of alcohol under the Criminal Code

The male is to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice, Alexandria on the 06th of August 2014.

CHARGES LAID  

(North Glengarry, ON) – On the 10th of July 2014, SD&G OPP officers while attending court in Alexandria and discovered an adult male in breach of his release conditions.

Investigation revealed the male was in company of a person contrary to his conditions.

Twenty-two (22) year old male from North Glengarry Township, Ontario was charged with:

–       Fail to comply with conditions of undertaking

The male was held in custody and is to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice, Cornwall on the 11th of July 2014. His name is not being released to protect the identity of the victim.

(North Glengarry, ON) – On the 10th of July 2014, SD&G OPP officers responded to a breach complaint at Derby Street [Alexandria] in North Glengarry Township.

Investigation revealed the fifty- seven (57) year old male was communicating with a person contrary to his conditions.

Fifty-seven (57) year old male from North Glengarry Township, Ontario was charged with:

–       Fail to comply with conditions of undertaking

The male was held in custody and is to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice, Cornwall on the 11th of July 2014. His name is not being released to protect the identity of the victim.

Ontario Provincial Police News Portal [STORMONT DUNDAS and GLENGARRY] DRUGS SEIZED AT TRAFFIC STOP /OBSTRUCT PEACE OFFICER/CHARGES LAID IN DOMESTIC INVESTIGATION/BREAK-IN/THEFT 2014-07-10

DRUGS SEIZED AT TRAFFIC STOP
(South Dundas) – On July 9th, 2014 at approximately 8:30pm, an SD&G OPP officer conducted a traffic stop on Highway 401, South Dundas Township. The stop resulted in the seizure of approximately 58.5 pounds of suspected marihuana from within the vehicle. The estimated street value of the seizure is $117,000.

Bryson QUANGVAN (20) of Kitchener, Ontario was arrested and is charged with;

– Possession of a Controlled Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking

He was released and is scheduled to appear in Morrisburg court on August 5th, 2014.
OBSTRUCT PEACE OFFICER
(South Glengarry) – On July 9th, 2014 at approximately 3:30pm, an SD&G OPP officer conducted a traffic stop on County Road 18, South Glengarry Township. Upon speaking to the occupants (2) in the vehicle, false identification was provided for the passenger. As the officer confirmed true identity, the suspect became confrontational and needed to be subdued by police.

Yvon LAVERGNE (57) of Russell Township was arrested and is charged with;

– Obstruct Peace Officer
– Resist Peace Officer
– Fail to Comply with Probation Order

He was held in custody pending a court appearance (bail) in Cornwall.

Passenger Albert LEFEBVRE (76) of South Glengarry was arrested and is charged with;

– Obstruct Peace Officer

He was released and is scheduled to appear in Alexandria court on August 6th, 2014.
CHARGES LAID IN DOMESTIC INVESTIGATION
(South Stormont) – On July 9th, 2014 at approximately 10:30pm, SD&G OPP officers responded to a report of a domestic incident at a property on Cameron Road, South Stormont Township. Investigation revealed that an altercation between a male and his girlfriend resulted in the female being assaulted and damage caused within the residence.

The 28 year old male from Cornwall, Ontario was arrested and is charged with;

– Assault
– Sexual Assault
– Mischief under $5000

He was released and is scheduled to appear in Cornwall court on July 15th, 2014.

 

BREAK-IN/THEFT
(North Glengarry) – Between July 5-9th, 2014, a property on Concession Road 10, North Glengarry was entered. Carpenter’s tools, a chainsaw, an aluminum ladder, scaffolding and aluminum platforms were stolen.

An investigation continues.

Cornwall Police Service

THEFT UNDER $5000, BREACH

 

Cornwall, ON – Tate Jocko, 24 of Akwesasne was arrested on July 12th, 2014 and charged with theft under $5000 and breach of undertaking for failing to keep the peace. It is alleged that on July 12th, 2014 the man attended a department store at the Cornwall Square and removed property making no attempts to pay for them. Police were contacted and located the man a short distance away. He was taken into custody, charged accordingly and released to appear in court at a later date.

 

MISCHIEF, BREACH

 

Cornwall, ON – James Quinn, 30 of Long Sault was arrested on July 13th, 2014 and charged with mischief and breach of probation and undertaking for failing to keep the peace. He was also charged with breaching his undertaking for breaching curfew. It is alleged that in the early morning hours of July 13th, 2014 the man threw a rock at a window of a Second Street East building and police were contacted. The man who remained in the area was taken into custody, charged accordingly and held for a bail hearing.

 

BREACH

Cornwall, ON – Ryan Buckshot, 39 of Akwesasne was arrested on July 13th, 2014 and charged with breaching his recognizance for being out past curfew. It is alleged that in the early morning hours of July 13th, 2014 the man who was out past curfew was spotted by police in the area of Vincent Massey Drive and Fifteenth Street. He was taken into custody, charged accordingly and held for a bail hearing.

 

ASSAULT, THREATS AND MISCHIEF

 

Cornwall, ON – A 19 year old Cornwall man was arrested on July 10, 2014. It is alleged that on July 1, 2014, he threatened to kill his mother. When she attempted to dial 9-1-1, he took the phone from her and damaged it. On July 3, 2014, in a violent outburst, he grabbed his mother by the throat with two hands. He threatened to kill her. He damaged a therapeutic foot bath during this incident. Police were contacted and an investigation was conducted. The man was charged with Assault, two counts of Uttering Threats and two counts of Mischief Under $5000. He was held for a Bail Hearing. His name is not being released in order to protect the identity of the victim.

 

 

BREACH

 

Cornwall, ON – James Spencer, age 41, of Cornwall, was arrested on July 10, 2014. He is bound by two Undertaking Orders with the relevant conditions to not associate with persons known to have a criminal record or known to use or deal drugs, and to keep the peace and be of good behaviour. It is alleged that on June 27, 2014, he was observed by police to be interacting with a person with a criminal record who is known to deal drugs. Mr. Spencer was charged with four counts of Breach of Undertaking. He was held for a Bail Hearing.

 

 

ASSAULT WITH A WEAPON AND THREATS

 

Cornwall, ON – A 28 year old Cornwall man was arrested on July 10, 2014. It is alleged that on this date he engaged in a verbal argument with his mother which escalated to him grabbing a knife from the kitchen and threatening to kill her and her dog with it. As he approached her, her dog came between them. She managed to grab the dog and leave the residence. Police were contacted and an investigation was conducted. The man was charged with Assault with a Weapon, Uttering Threats toward a Person and an Animal, and Possession of a Dangerous Weapon. He was held for a Bail Hearing. His name is not being released in order to protect the identity of the victim. The victim did not suffer any injury as a result of this incident.

 

 

WARRANT

 

Cornwall, ON – Hendy St Louis, age 22, of Montreal, Quebec, was arrested on July 11, 2014. It is alleged that on June 10, 2014, he failed to attend for a scheduled court appearance in relation to the criminal charge of Assault. A Bench Warrant was issued for his arrest. He was located by police, who were investigating an unrelated matter. He was taken into custody and charged with Fail to Attend Court. He was held for a Bail Hearing.

DRUG ENFORCEMENT

 

Cornwall, ON – Joshua Warren, age 26, and Cory Arial, age 25, of Cornwall, were arrested on July 9, 2014. They were found to be in possession of a quantity of cocaine during the course of a traffic stop on Cornwall Centre Road by the Cornwall Community Police Service’s Street Crime Unit. Joshua Warren was charged with Possession of Cocaine, Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking and Possession of Property Obtained by Crime. He was released to appear in court on September 2, 2014. Cory Arial is bound by an Undertaking Order with the relevant condition to keep the peace and be of good behaviour. He was charged with Possession of Cocaine, Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking and Breach of Undertaking. He was held for a Bail Hearing.

SIU

SIU Concludes Burlington Dog Bite Investigation

Case Number: 14-OOI-123

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Mississauga (11 July, 2014) —

The Acting Director of the Special Investigations Unit (SIU), Joseph Martino, has concluded that there are no reasonable grounds to charge a Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) officer with any criminal offence in relation to the injuries suffered by an 8-year-old girl in April this year.
The SIU assigned four investigators to probe the circumstances of this incident. As part of the investigation, five witness officers and one subject officer were designated. The subject officer did not interview with the SIU or provide a copy of his notes, as is his legal right. The SIU also reviewed statements provided by five civilian witnesses, including the 8-year-old complainant.
The SIU investigation found that the following events took place on April 19, 2014:
  • That afternoon the complainant was at her friend’s home in Burlington, which is the subject officer’s residence.
  • The two girls were roller skating in the garage. Also in the garage at the time was a German Shepherd police service dog assigned to the subject officer.
  • The complainant’s friend left the garage momentarily. In that moment, the dog attacked the complainant as she was tying the laces of her roller skates.
  • The dog bit the complainant’s head and face, inflicting several lacerations to her scalp and face, and a puncture wound under her left eye.  She screamed for help and her friend immediately responded.
  • The complainant’s friend saw the dog biting the girl and ordered him to stop.
  • The dog complied and let go of the complainant.
Acting Director Martino said, “The offence that arises for consideration is criminal negligence causing bodily harm, as prescribed under section 221 of the Criminal Code of Canada.  While the officer must assume his share of the blame for the dog’s attack on the complainant, I am satisfied that his conduct did not amount to the type of wanton and reckless behaviour contemplated by the offence.”
Acting Director Martino explained, “The subject officer was the dog’s handler.  As such, there is no doubt that the officer was ultimately and primarily responsible for the dog’s care and control.  No matter how well-trained and behaved a dog has been, there is always an element of the unpredictable.  It is the handler’s duty to mitigate that risk in the interests of public safety.  It appears that the subject officer erred on this occasion by failing to ensure that Tracker was not left unattended and unrestrained in the garage in the presence of children.
“On the other hand, the dog and the subject officer had a long history.  The subject officer had been the dog’s handler for five years by the time of this incident.  As is customary, the dog lived with the handler.  In all that time, save for a couple of documented instances in which the dog had bitten police trainers during training sessions, the available evidence indicates the dog had given no indication that he was being erratic or a menace to the public.  He appears to have performed well on the job and been well-behaved while off duty at the subject officer’s residence.  The evidence further indicates that the subject officer was typically very diligent in taking the necessary precautions with the dog.  He was kept in an outdoor fenced kennel at the subject officer’s home and, at nights, in the garage.  Neither the complainant, who had spent time with the dog in the past, nor the subject officer’s wife and children, had had any problems with the dog before.  According to the complainant’s mother, the subject officer had always been very strict with the handling of the dog and she was very surprised that her daughter and the dog had been left alone because of the officer’s usual diligence.  In these circumstances, I am satisfied that the subject officer’s want of care amounted to an isolated lapse of judgment, and is far from a marked departure from the level of care that a reasonable person would have exercised – the key to establishing criminal liability in these cases. Therefore, there are no grounds to proceed with charges in this case.”
Acting Director Martino added, “I would be remiss in not acknowledging the outstanding conduct of the two young girls at the scene.  As the dog attacked her, the complainant knew enough in that moment to do what was in her power to protect herself, covering her face, curling her body, rolling on the ground and calling for help.  Her friend heard the cries for help and responded immediately. Without panic, she asserted her dominance over the dog and boldly issued the retreat commands, “Out!  Out!  Out!”, whereupon the dog disengaged.  It goes without saying that the harm done by the dog could have been far more if not for the quick thinking and courage on display by the complainant and her friend.”

The SIU is an arm’s length agency that investigates reports involving police where there has been death, serious injury or allegations of sexual assault. Under the Police Services Act, the Director of the SIU must

  • consider whether an officer has committed a criminal offence  in connection with the incident under investigation
  • depending on the evidence, lay a criminal charge against the officer if appropriate or close the file without any charges being laid
  • report the results of any investigations to the Attorney General.

Former Toronto Police Officer Charged

Case Number: 14-TSA-071

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Mississauga (10 July, 2014) —

The Director of the Special Investigations Unit (SIU), Tony Loparco, has reasonable grounds to believe that a former officer with Metropolitan Toronto Police Force, now known as the Toronto Police Service,  committed a criminal offence in relation to two men in Toronto.  Director Loparco has caused charges to be laid against the former officer.
The SIU was notified of a complaint of a sexual nature against the former officer which was alleged to have taken place between January 1, 1970 and December 31, 1971. As a result of the SIU investigation, Peter John Ross (aka “Peter Piper”) is charged with one count of Buggery, two counts of Indecent Assault, one count of Assault With Intent To Commit Buggery and two counts of Gross Indecency, contrary to the Criminal Code provisions as they existed at the time of the alleged offences.
Mr. Ross is required to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice at 60 Queen Street West, Toronto, on August 26, 2014.  The Justice Prosecutions branch of the Ministry of the Attorney General will have carriage of the prosecution.
As this matter is now before the courts, and in consideration of the fair trial interests of the accused and the community, the SIU will make no further comment pertaining to this investigation.

1 Comment

  1. Nothing like the “buggery” word in a headline to grab attention, or not.

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