DOMESTIC ASSAULT WITH A WEAPON
Cornwall, ON – A 50 year old Cornwall man was arrested on July 7, 2015. He is currently bound by a Probation Order with the relevant condition to keep the peace and be of good behaviour. It is alleged that on this date he engaged in a verbal argument with his girlfriend outside of his residence. The incident escalated to him pushing her. She attempted the leave the area. He followed her and threatened her with a knife. Police were contacted and an investigation was conducted. The situation had de-escalated prior to police arrival. The accused was located at his residence and placed under arrest. A quantity of a substance believed to be marihuana was found on the man when he was searched. He was charged with Domestic Assault with a Weapon, Domestic Assault, Uttering Death Threats, Dangerous Weapon Possession, Drug Possession, and Breach of Probation. He was held in custody for a Bail Hearing. The victim did not sustain any injuries as a result of the assault. The man’s name is not being released in order to protect the identity of the victim.
BREACH
Cornwall, ON – A 15 year old Cornwall youth was arrested on July 7, 2015. He is currently bound by a Probation Order with the relevant conditions to be in his residence between 9 p.m. and 6 a.m. and to keep the peace and be of good behaviour. He was located by police on this date during the course of a traffic stop in the backseat of a motor vehicle at approximately 3 a.m. He was taken into custody and charged with 2 counts of Breach of Probation. He was released to appear in court on August 13, 2015. His name is not being released in accordance with the Youth Criminal Justice Act.
OPP
ROBBERY IN VANKLEEK HILL (Update)
(Vankleek Hill, ON) Hawkesbury OPP officers arrested a 24 year old male yesterday for a robbery that was committed at the MacEwen Gas Station situated at 5819 Highway 34 in Vankleek Hill shortly before 11 am yesterday.
The investigation revealed that the man had hidden his face during the commission of the offence.
The Hawkesbury OPP Crime Unit and the OPP Identification Unit assisted in the investigation.
Eric Edward SIKALA (24 yrs) of no fixed address was arrested.
He was charged under the Criminal Code of Canada with the following sections:
– 344(1)(b) Robbery with Weapon
– 351(2) Disguise with Intent
– 354(1)(a) Possession Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000 – in Canada
– 249(1)(a) Dangerous Operation of Motor Vehicle
– 252 Fail to Stop at Scene of Accident
He appeared at a bail hearing earlier this afternoon where he was remanded to July 21st for a video court appearance.
Ontario Provincial Police News Portal [STORMONT DUNDAS and GLENGARRY] BREACH OF CONDITIONS/BREAK-IN/LOTTERY AND PRIZE SCAMS CLAIM VICTIMS AND THEIR MONEY 2015-07-08
FROM/DE: Stormont, Dundas &
Glengarry (SD&G) Detachment
BREACH OF CONDITIONS
(South Stormont) – On July 7, 2015 at approximately 9:54am, Stormont, Dundas & Glengarry Ontario Provincial Police officers responded to a traffic complaint on Long Sault Drive, South Stormont Township. The vehicle was intercepted and the driver was found to be in contravention of conditions (Driving while Disqualified ) imposed from a previous incident.
Richard COUSINEAU (61) of South Stormont Township was arrested and is charged with;
– Fail to Comply with Conditions of an Recognizance ( 3 counts)
– Driving While Disqualified – court order
– Driving while Under Suspension (2 counts ) Highway Traffic Act
He was released and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Cornwall on August 25, 2015.
BREAK-IN
(South Stormont) – On July 7, 2015 at approximately 3:19pm, SD&G OPP officers responded to a report of a break-in at a residence on Bethune Avenue, South Stormont Township.
Investigation indicated that sometime between 11:15am- 3:00pm on July 7, 2015 culprit(s) forcibly entered the home and removed 2 laptop computers.
An investigation continues.
LOTTERY AND PRIZE SCAMS CLAIM VICTIMS AND THEIR MONEY
(North Dundas) – On July 7, 2015 SD&G OPP officers responded to a report of a Fraud on Main Street, North Dundas Township. The investigation indicated that an elderly male was sent a Bank Draft from Blue Cross with instructions to cash the cheque and return a fee to the requesting agency. The transaction was not completed and Police were notified.
The SD&G OPP are advising the Public to be aware of such attempts to gain funds from our citizens.
— Lottery scams and other prize fraud schemes now rank second highest in terms of the number of mass marketing fraud complaints, and fourth in terms of dollar losses reported by victims, according to the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP).
Many Canadians find themselves becoming scam victims, thanks to the excitement of a surprise win or to claim prizes from fake lotteries, sweepstakes or contests. In 2014, the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CAFC) received 4,400 Canadian complaints of prize or lottery fraud. Of those, 652 people were victimized to the tune of more than $4.3-million. Police believe 95 per cent of victims never report the crime.
Phone calls, an e-mail, text messages and pop-up messages on your computer or laptop may make claims that the offer is legal and that there are relatively minor costs to claim the ‘big’ prize. By responding, you may lose everything you send to a scammer and – if you have provided other personal details – your identity information could be stolen to support other crimes.
If you have been approached to pay a fee to claim a lottery or other type of prize, contact your local police service.