DRUGS SEIZED AT TRAFFIC STOPS
(South Stormont) – On February 26, 2016 at approximately 1:44pm, Stormont, Dundas & Glengarry (SD&G) Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers intercepted a vehicle on Highway 401, South Stormont Township. The stop resulted in the seizure of a quantity of suspected marihuana. Further information also indicated that the adult male driver’s permit was suspended.
Cody GROULX (28) of South Stormont Township was arrested and is charged with;
– Possession of a Controlled Substance – Under 30 Grams
– Driving While Under Suspension (Highway Traffic Act)
He was released and scheduled to appear (drug offence) at the Ontario Court of Justice in Cornwall on April 12, 2016.
(South Glengarry) – On February 27, 2016 at approximately 12:51pm, SD&G OPP officers intercepted a vehicle for speeding on County Road 34, South Glengarry Township. The stop resulted in the seizure of a quantity of suspected marihuana. Further information also indicated that a young child was not properly secured in the vehicle.
The adult male driver, Matthew MACDONALD-O’TOOLE (27) and passenger, Kayla SHEPITKO (26) both of Verdun, Quebec were each arrested and charged with;
– Possession of a Controlled Substance – Under 30 Grams
Both were released and scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Alexandria on April 6, 2016.
The driver faces additional Highway Traffic Act related charges of;
– Race a Motor Vehicle (speeding 50+ over the limit)
– Fail to Ensure a Child is Properly Secured
DOMESTIC INVESTIGATION
(South Stormont) – On February 27, 2016 at approximately 11:56pm, SD&G OPP officers responded to a report of a domestic situation at a residence in the Village of Long Sault, South Stormont Township. Investigation indicated that an altercation between an adult male and his
spouse resulted in the male causing damage to property within the home. Further information revealed previous threats and assaults towards the female.
The 51-year-old male from South Stormont Township was arrested and is charged with;
– Mischief Under $5000 (2 counts)
– Assault
– Utter Threats
– Forcible Confinement
He was released and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Cornwall on March 22, 2016.
BREACH OF CONDITIONS
(North Glengarry) – On February 28, 2016 at approximately 1:37pm, SD&G OPP officers responded to a report of an adult male in contravention of conditions (house arrests/keep the peace) imposed from previous incidents. The accused was located on Main Street in the Town of Alexandria, North Glengarry Township.
Jonathan CARRIERE (19) of South Glengarry Township was arrested and is charged with;
– Fail to Comply with Probation Order (2 counts)
– Fail to Comply with Recognizance
He was released and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Alexandria on April 6, 2016.
THEFT
(North Dundas) – Between (01-26Feb16), an exhaust system (black) attached to a self-propelled agricultural sprayer was removed from a dealership located on County Road 31, North Dundas Township.
An investigation continues.
EXCESSIVE SPEEDS
(Stormont, Dundas) – Over the past weekend, SD&G OPP officers conducting speed measuring enforcement in the Counties of Stormont & Dundas intercepted the following vehicles for traveling at excessive speeds. In all stops, the vehicle was impounded and the driver’s permit seized for seven (7) days in accordance to policy.
– February 26, 2016 – 10:01am; vehicle stopped travelling 138km/h (80km/h zone) on Highway 138, North Stormont Township. Male driver (19) from South Stormont Township charged accordingly.
– February 27, 2016 – 8:51am; vehicle stopped travelling 157km/h (100km/h zone) on Highway 401, South Stormont Township. Male driver (30) from Montreal, Quebec charged accordingly.
– February 27, 2016 – 9:06am; vehicle stopped travelling 178km/h (100km/h zone) on Highway 401, South Stormont Township. Male driver (32) from Mississauga, Ontario charged accordingly.
– February 27, 2016 – 10:09am; vehicle stopped travelling 168km/h (100km/h zone) on Highway 401, South Dundas Township. Female driver (24) from North Grenville, Ontario charged accordingly.