ASSAULT, BREACH
Cornwall, ON – A 29-year-old Cornwall woman was arrested on August 20th, 2014 and charged with two counts of assault and one count of breach of probation for failing to keep the peace. It is alleged that on August 19th, 2014 during an argument with her 42 year-old boy friend the woman slapped him in the face. The woman then punched a 59-year-old man who attempted to intervene. Police were contacted and an investigation ensued. On August 20th, 2014 the woman was spotted in the area of Pitt Street and Third Street by a member of the Cornwall Community Police Service. She was taken into custody, charged accordingly and held for a bail hearing. Her name was not released as it might identify the victims in the matter.
BREACH
Cornwall, ON – Gordon Woods, 47 of Cornwall was arrested on August 20th, 2014 and charged with breaching his undertaking for being within 50 meters of a specific address and for failing to keep the peace. It is alleged that on August 15th and 18th, 2014 the man was found to be within 50 meters of the address where he has conditions not to attend. Police were contacted and an investigation ensued. The man was located at his residence, taken into custody and charged accordingly. He was then transported to police headquarters and held for a bail hearing.
ROBBERY, DISGUISE WITH INTENT, POSSESSION OF A WEAPON
Cornwall, ON – Thomas Quinn, 32 of Cornwall was arrested on August 21st, 2014 and charged with robbery, disguise with intent and possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose. It is alleged that in the early morning hours of August 21st, 2014 the man attended a Fourteenth Street convenience store and demanded cash while brandishing a knife and concealing his identity. The man left after a brief struggle with the clerk and managed to take with him a quantity of cigars. Police were called and an investigation ensued. During their investigation the man was located at his residence, taken into custody and charged accordingly. He was transported to police headquarters and held for a bail hearing. No one was injured in the incident.
DRUG WARRANT
Cornwall, ON – On August 20th, 2014 members of the Cornwall Emergency Response Team assisted the Cornwall Street Crime Unit execute a drug warrant at a Carleton Street address. As a result of the warrant a quantity of cocaine, marihuana, oxycodone and currency was seized and the following persons were charged as follows:
A 16-year-old Cornwall youth was arrested and charged with breaching her probation order for being out without parent or guardian, having consumed alcohol and failing to keep the peace.
Two 15-year-old youths along with Samantha Butcher, 39 and Sandy MacFarlane, 52 all of Cornwall were arrested and charged with:
- Possession of Cocaine
- Possession for the purpose of trafficking cocaine
- Property obtained by Crime
- Possession of Oxycodone
- Possession for the purpose of trafficking Oxycodone
- Possession of Marijuana
The three youths were released to appear in court at a later date. Their names were not released as per provisions of the Youth Criminal Justice Act
Samantha Butcher was also charged with breaching an undertaking for failing to keep the peace and Sandy MacFarlane was charged with breaching a recognizance for being in possession of drugs. They were both held for a bail hearing.
THEFT OF MOTOR VEHICLE, BREACH
Cornwall, ON – Katlen Moore, 22 of Cornwall was arrested on August 19th, 2014 and charged with theft of motor vehicle, assault police and breach of undertaking for failing to keep the peace. It is alleged that in the early morning hours of August 19th, 2014 police attended the area of St-Felix Street and Easton Street in relation to a suspicious vehicle. Once on scene police located the woman and found her to be in possession of a stolen pickup truck. She was taken into custody for being in possession of the stolen vehicle and breaching her conditions. She was then transported to police headquarters where during the intake process she slapped an officer in the face. She was charged accordingly and held for a bail hearing.
SD&G OPP
MISSING PERSON
(North Stormont) – On August 20th, 2014 at approximately 8:30pm, SD&G OPP responded to a report of a missing person from his residence on First Street in the Village of Crysler, North Stormont Township. Investigation revealed an adult male had left his residence for employment early morning (20Aug14) and family then observed his vehicle returned at the home at 1:00pm but no contact was made with him.
Douglas Guy BROWN (57) is described as follows; 5’7” – 160lbs, blue eyes, greyish/white hair, thin build, grey full mustache with beard stubble, wearing glasses and paint stained pants.
SD&G OPP officers, assisted by OPP Emergency Response Team (ERT), Canine Unit, and OPP Helicopter Unit members are currently at the scene searching the area. Anyone with information is asked to call OPP at 1-888-310-1122
VEHICLE FIRE – EASTBOUND HIGHWAY 401 RE-OPENED (UPDATE)
(South Stormont) – The eastbound lanes of Highway 401 have been re-opened to traffic following a vehicle fire. SD&G OPP officers responded to a report of a vehicle fire on August 21st, 2014 at approximately 12:15am on Highway 401, eastbound lanes, South Stormont Township. Investigation revealed a tractor-trailer unit caught fire due to mechanical reasons.
Fire Department attended and a section of Highway 401, eastbound lanes (only) was closed to traffic between Dickinson Drive (Ingleside) exit and Moulinette Road (Long Sault) exit as personnel tended to the scene .
The 36 year old male driver (from Etobicoke, Ontario) was not injured. The vehicle was carrying non-hazardous products (dog food).
Ottawa Police Service
| Suspects from a Break and Enter at Rideau Centre identified |
Posted: 20 Aug 2014 01:30 PM PDT
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, August 20, 2014 4:45 pm
(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Service Break and Enter Unit has identified the two suspects involved in this matter.
The two individuals turned themselves in last night.
Eric WILLMETS, 21 years old of Ottawa, has been charged with two counts of break & enter.
Lucas RUSSELL, 22 years old of Ottawa, has been charged with three counts of break & enter.
They are scheduled to appear in court on September 11th, 2014.
(Ottawa)—The Ottawa Police Service Break and Enter Unit has received new and better photos of the suspects to be identified from the Break and Enter at the Rideau Center.
The new pictures shows suspect No2 wearing a different hoodie.
Anyone with information in relation to this investigation is asked to contact Det. Shane Henderson from the Ottawa Police Central District Break and Enter Unit at 613-236-1222, ext. 4533 or Crime Stoppers at 613-233-8477 (TIPS) or toll free at 1-800-222-8477.
(Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police Service Break and Enter Unit is seeking public assistance to identify two male suspects following a Break and Enter at The Bay located at 73 Rideau Street.
During the overnight hours of July 12, 2014, two males broke into The Bay and left with numerous items of clothing.
The first male is described as a Caucasian male in his late teens to mid twenties, weighing 130 to 160lbs (59 kg to 73 kg), with a tattoo on the left upper arm. He was wearing a pink and blue tank top, black pants and black shoes with white soles (see picture.)
The second male is described also as a Caucasian male in his late teens to mid twenties, weighing 130-160lbs (59 kg to 73 kg). He was wearing a black hoodie with “DC” symbol in white on front, grey shorts and carrying a backpack (see picture.)
Anyone with information in relation to this investigation is asked to contact Det. Shane Henderson from the Ottawa Police Central District Break and Enter Unit at 613-236-1222, ext. 4533 or Crime Stoppers at 613-233-8477 (TIPS) or toll free at 1-800-222-8477.
Lowertown Foot Patrol Project results
(Ottawa)– The Ottawa Police Lowertown Foot Patrol Project in the ByWard Market and Rideau Street area continues to see success and make a difference for the people who live, work and visit the area.
An increased number of police officers, in partnership with Bylaw Enforcement Officers and OC Transpo Special Constables have been walking the beat since July 2nd, 2014, enforcing various bylaws and criminal and provincial offences.
“This is the second year we have committed foot patrol officers during the summer to work in the ByWard Market and Rideau Street area,” said Central District Acting Staff Sergeant Bob Price.
The two-month project was launched as part of an ongoing effort to deal with community identified problems and related issues. It is concentrated in areas that draw repeated calls for service and frequent complaints from the public, business owners and residents.
In the first month of the project officers responded to 257 calls for service and laid 576 charges that included Bylaw infractions; Provincial Offences including trespassing, aggressive panhandling, and public intoxication; and 61 Criminal charges including drug possession, possession of stolen property, causing a disturbance and breaching judicial conditions. The project officers also apprehended individuals wanted on warrants, located missing persons and assisted patrol officers in the area.
“We have seen a reduction in nuisance type offences and we are pleased with the summer foot patrol initiative,” states Jasna Jennings, Executive Director of the ByWard Market BIA.
“The Lowertown Foot Patrol team proactively engages citizens, tourists and businesses in the area and focuses on known community concerns and areas with increased calls for police service,” added A/S/Sgt Price. “The impact seen by businesses, resident and tourists alike can be attributed in part to the efforts of the Foot Patrol Team”
The team will be in place until September 1, 2014.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, August 20, 2014 12:00pm
(Ottawa)—The Ottawa Police Service Collisions Investigation unit has been investigating the serious collision from Catherine Street and Kent Street which occurred Tuesday, August 12th 2014 at 10:18pm.
The victim pedestrian, 42 years old, has succumbed to his injuries on Friday August 15th, 2014.
Although the investigation is still ongoing, Eric BRIGDEN, 42 years old of Ottawa, has been charged with Failure to Stop and Taking Vehicle without Consent.
Anyone with information in regards to this collision is asked to contact the Ottawa Police Service Collision Investigation Unit at 613-236-1222, ext. 2481, or Crime Stoppers at 613-233-8477 or toll-free at 1-800-222-8477.
Ottawa – The Gatineau Police Service and Ottawa Police Service’s Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) focused on cycling safety and red light running during the month of July, resulting in 503 charges being laid against road users.
|
Targeted enforcement theme |
Resulting charges Ottawa |
Resulting charges Gatineau |
| Cycling Safety |
66 |
51 |
| Red Light Running |
187 |
199 |
| Total charges during July |
253 |
250 |
The Safer Roads Ottawa Program is a leading community partnership between Ottawa Fire Services, Ottawa Paramedic Service, Ottawa Police Service, Ottawa Public Health and the Public Works Department committed to preventing or eliminating road deaths and serious injuries for all people in the City of Ottawa, through culture change, community engagement, and development of a sustainable safe transportation environment.
Also participating in the Safer Roads Ottawa Program are the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Sureté du Québec, Department of National Defence’s Military Police and Gatineau Police Service to improve road safety for all residents of the national capital region.
Ottawa residents have identified traffic safety as a top priority. The Safer Roads Ottawa Program is committed to using available resources to make Ottawa roads safer for residents.
City of Ottawa Media Relations
(Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police Service Robbery Unit has laid a number of charges in relation to a series of three recent retail robberies.
On August 5, 2014, at approximately 1:05 am, a lone male suspect entered a convenience store situated along the 1000 block of Merivale Rd. The suspect threatened the clerk and made a demand for cash. The suspect fled the premises with an undisclosed but small quantity of cash and also cigarettes.
On August 11, 2014, at approximately 9:35pm, the same suspect entered a gas station kiosk situated along the 1300 block of Prince of Wales Dr. The suspect rushed the employee and made a demand for cash and cigarettes. The suspect fled the premises with an undisclosed quantity of both and also the employee’s phone.
On August 13, 2014, at approximately 6:50 pm, the same suspect entered a gas station kiosk situated along the 1800 block of Bank St. The suspect rushed the employee on entering and demanded cash and cigarettes. The suspect fled the premises with an undisclosed quantity of both.
There were no injuries in any of the robberies.
On August 18, 2014, charges were laid and an arrest warrant obtained for Bruno CARUSO, age 35 of Ottawa. He has been charged with three counts of robbery, three counts of wearing a disguise, and one count of breach of recognizance. CARUSO is in custody in Gatineau and will be returned to Ottawa at a later date.
Anyone with information with respect to these robberies, or any other robbery, is asked to contact the Robbery Unit at 613-236-1222 ext. 5116 or Crime Stoppers at 613-233-8477 (TIPS) or toll free at 1-800-222-8477.
Robbery on Prince of Wales Drive
(Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police Service Robbery Unit is investigating an overnight retail robbery and is seeking the public’s assistance to identify the suspect.
On August 11, 2014, at approximately 9:35 pm, a lone male suspect entered a gas station kiosk situated along the 1300 block Prince of Wales Drive near Dynes Road. Once inside, the suspect jumped the counter, pulled a bandana up over his face, and made a demand for money. The suspect took cash, a quantity of cigarettes, as well as the clerk’s cellular phone. The suspect was last seen running into the housing complex backing the gas station. There were no injuries.
The suspect is described as being a male, olive skin, thin build, short dark hair, goatee, wearing dark a green fleece, blue jeans, white runners with a black Nike “swoosh”, a black bandana around his neck, bright blue baseball hat with dollar signs and other items on left side of hat dark sunglasses, and black gloves (images attached.)
Anyone with information with respect to these robberies, or any other robbery, is asked to contact the Robbery Unit at 613-236-1222 ext. 5116 or Crime Stoppers at 613-233-8477 (TIPS) or toll-free at 1-800-222-8477.