Paving Scam (Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police Organized Fraud Unit is warning the public about a new scam that has emerged in Ottawa. The Ottawa Police has received complaints from people who have “hired” paving contractors who come to the door, with promises of an inexpensive paving jobContinue Reading
Charges laid in two linked robberies (Ottawa)— The Ottawa Police Service Robbery Unit has laid charges in two overnight robberies that both started with the sale of cell phones using a popular social media site. On September 19, 2016, at approximately 8:40 pm, the male victim was selling aContinue Reading
Ontario Provincial Police News Portal OPP Media Release STORMONT DUNDAS and GLENGARRY IMPAIRED DRIVER/THEFT INTERCEPTED/BREAK-IN 2016-09-21 IMPAIRED DRIVER (North Dundas) – On September 21, 2016 at approximately 3:39am, Stormont, Dundas & Glengarry (SD&G) Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers intercepted a vehicle on County Road 3, North Dundas Township. Investigation revealedContinue Reading
SEXUAL ASSAULT Cornwall, ON – Gilles Goulet, age 53, of Cornwall was arrested on September 15, 2016. It is alleged that on March 12, 2016, he inappropriately touched a woman at her residence. Police were contacted and an investigation was conducted. He was charged with Sexual Assault. He wasContinue Reading
EXCESSIVE SPEEDS (South Stormont) – On September 16, 2016, a Highway Safety Division Ontario Provincial Police officer conducted speed measuring enforcement on Highway 401, South Stormont Townships and intercepted the following vehicle for traveling at excessive speeds. The vehicle was impounded and the driver’s permit seized for seven (7) daysContinue Reading
Ontario Provincial Police News Portal OPP Media Release Corporate Communications GHQ FEDERAL INMATE WANTED – Photo of Mohamed HERSI Attached 2016-09-16 FEDERAL INMATE WANTED – Photo of Mohamed HERSI Attached (OTTAWA, ON) – The Repeat Offender Parole Enforcement (ROPE) Squad is requesting the public’s assistance in locating a federal offenderContinue Reading
Former Ottawa Man Charged with Child Sexual Offences (Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police Service’s Sexual Assault and Child Abuse (SACA) Section has charged a former Ottawa man following an investigation into historical allegations of child sexual assaults. The investigation began February 17, 2016, when a victim came forward toContinue Reading
Ontario Provincial Police News Portal OPP Media Release LEEDS COUNTY (Brockville) IMPAIRED DRIVER – CAUGHT TWICE IN A WEEK 2016-09-16 (LEEDS, ON.) – Officers of the Leeds Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police are continuing investigations into an impaired driver stopped twice in just over a week. On the 5THContinue Reading
OTTAWA Ontario – Highway 417 West is blocked after a multi vehicle collision was reported on Social Media. We will update as more information becomes available. If you see news happen email your video or photos to info@cornwallfreenews.com and you can win area event tickets or gift cards! photos: social mediaContinue Reading
Seven people charged with drug and gun charges; drug ring uncovered (Ottawa) — A three month investigation by the Ottawa Police Service Drug Unit culminated yesterday with the arrest of five persons and another two remain outstanding. All seven face numerous drug and gun charges. Over the courseContinue Reading
Gun and Drugs seized on Chesterton Drive (Ottawa) — Dart Officers of the Ottawa Police Service arrested two males in the Chesterton Drive area. On Wednesday, September 14th, at approximately 9:20pm, Dart Officers were conducting proactive policing in the community, walking paths and park areas of Chesterton Drive whenContinue Reading
Updated: Additional charge of Sexual assault laid against a music teacher Additional charge of Sexual assault laid against a music teacher (Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police Service Sexual Assault and Child Abuse (SACA) Section investigation into allegations of sexual assault against a music teacher resulted in an additional charge.Continue Reading
Ontario Provincial Police News Portal OPP Media Release LEEDS COUNTY (Brockville) WOMEN CHARGED WITH INDECENT ACT2016-09-15 (LEEDS, ON.) – Officers of the Leeds Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police are continuing an investigation where two women are being charged with committing an indecent act at a local cemetery. In JulyContinue Reading
MISCHIEF, THREATS Cornwall, ON – A 27-year-old Cornwall man was arrested on September 13th, 2016 and charged with mischief, threats and breach of probation for failing to keep. It is alleged during an argument on September 13th, 2016 the man threatened his common-law wife and damaged a door. PoliceContinue Reading
Ontario Provincial Police News Portal OPP Media Release STORMONT DUNDAS and GLENGARRY YOUTHS CHARGED IN BREAK-IN/FAMILY DISPUTES 2016-09-14 YOUTHS CHARGED IN BREAK-IN (North Glengarry) – On September 13, 2016 at approximately 8:41am, Stormont, Dundas & Glengarry (SD&G) Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers responded to a report of a break-in atContinue Reading
Ontario Provincial Police News Portal OPP Media Release LEEDS COUNTY (Brockville) COLLISION CLOSES HIGHWAY 401 2016-09-14 (LEEDS, ON.) – Officers of the Leeds Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police are continuing an investigation into a collision that resulted in a road closure. On the 14th of September 2016 at aboutContinue Reading
Officers Facing Disciplinary Action As a result of an ongoing investigation by the Brockville Police Service a 7 year veteran of the service is facing numerous charges. The officer has been suspended from duty since the 25th of April 2016 and will remain on suspension as per the Police ServicesContinue Reading
Additional charges of sexual assault for a former teacher (Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police Service Sexual Assault and Child Abuse (SACA) Section has continued to investigate allegations of sexual assault against a former teacher, resulting in additional charges. Robert CLARKE, 72, of Morrisburg, is now charged with two additional countsContinue Reading