WARRANT

Cornwall, ON – Symphony Pierce, 25, of Cornwall was arrested on July 30th, 2018 on the strength of a warrant. It is alleged the woman breached her probation order and a warrant was issued for her arrest. On July 30th, 2018 the woman was located by police. She was taken into custody on the strength of the warrant and held for a bail hearing.

THEFT UNDER, BREACH

Cornwall, ON – Claire Lafaille, 29, of Cornwall was arrested on July 30th, 2018 and charged with theft under $5000 x 3 and breach of probation for failing to keep the peace. It is alleged between July 26-29, 2018 the woman attended a Second Street East and Marlborough Street store and removed merchandise, making no attempt to pay for the items as she left the stores. Police were contacted and an investigation ensued. On July 30th, 2018 police located the woman. She was taken into custody, charged accordingly and released to appear in court on September 13th, 2018.

CALLS FOR SERVICE

There were 66 calls for service in the City of Cornwall in the last 24 hours (8 am the previous day to 8 am the day of the release).

Police Bulletin

Calls for Service

Kingston Police had 138 calls for service during the 24 hour period starting from 5:00 a.m. on July 30 2018. Of these, 95 calls occurred in the city central area, 28 in the west end, 5 in the east end, and 4 north of Highway 401. Some of these included:

• 6 domestic calls
• 3 assault calls
• 7 harassment calls
• 1 fight/disturbance call
• 1 undesirable call
• 1 custody dispute call
• 4 alarm calls
• 2 noise complaints
• 3 missing person calls
• 4 Mental Health Act calls
• 3 medical assist calls
• 15 assist citizen calls
• 4 break and enter calls
• 7 theft calls
• 1 theft of vehicle call
• 5 fraud calls
• 1 motor vehicle collision
• 1 impaired driving call
• 1 parking/vehicle complaint
• 10 driving complaints
• 3 traffic concerns
• 8 suspicious activity calls
• 1 drug call

There were 8 individuals arrested within the last 24 hours including 6 men and 2 women, between 16 and 69 years of age, for the following: assault, care and control of a vehicle while impaired by alcohol, over 80 mg of alcohol care and control, utter threats, possession of a controlled substance, obstruct police, breach peace, breach undertaking, and three counts of breach probation.

Residents are encouraged to view the Kingston Police Crime Mapping Tool that can be accessed through the website here. To further community awareness and improve accessibility to calls-for-police-service occurring in the community, Kingston Police has merged Geographic Information Systems (GIS) technology with police calls-for-service data for user-friendly public consumption.

Man Assaults Common-Law, Drives into Ditch, Hides in Shed

Release Date: July 31, 2018

18-28199

On July 30, 2018 the accused and victim were in their west end residence. The accused was allegedly drinking and became verbally abusive with the victim over what she was making for dinner. At approximately 9:30 p.m. the accused went into the bedroom where the victim was laying down and physically kicked her out of the bed. When the victim called police the accused attempted to leave in a vehicle, but while reversing he ran into the ditch on the opposite side of the roadway.

Responding officers located the accused hiding and passed out in a garden shed at the rear of the residence. Unable to wake the accused, Frontenac Paramedics were called and the accused was transported to hospital. Once the accused became conscious and was medically cleared, he was arrested and transported to police headquarters where he provided two breath samples. The accused was found to have just under 1 ½ times the legal limit of alcohol in his system.

A 69-year-old local man is charged with assault, care and control of a vehicle while impaired by alcohol, and over 80 mg of alcohol care and control.

The accused was later released with a future court date. His driver’s licence is automatically suspended for 90 days and would face a one year suspension if convicted.

No one has the right to abuse another person. Victims of domestic violence or sexual assault and witnesses are encouraged to contact Kingston Police. The following links offer valuable support services and resources in the Kingston area for victims of domestic and/or sexual violence:

• Kingston Police (613-549-4660) www.kingstonpolice.ca

• Kingston Police Path of Strength Smartphone App https://www.kingstonpolice.ca/services/online/path-of-strength-app/

• Kingston Interval House http://kingstonintervalhouse.com/

• Kingston Sexual Assault Centre – http://sackingston.com/

• Resolve Counselling Services Canada https://resolvecounselling.org/

• KFACC (Kingston Frontenac Anti-violence Coordinating Committee) http://kfacc.org/. For men http://kfacc.org/do-you-need-help/for-men/

• Victim Services of Kingston and Frontenac (613-548-4834) http://victimservicesontario.ca/

• Addiction & Mental Health Services – Kingston Frontenac Lennox & Addington https://www.amhs-kfla.ca/

• Ministry of the Attorney General – Violence in the Family https://www.attorneygeneral.jus.gov.on.ca/english/family/violence.php

• Ministry of the Attorney General – Victim Services Directory http://services.findhelp.ca/ovss/

• Ontario Network of Sexual Assault/Domestic Violence Treatment Centres https://www.sadvtreatmentcentres.ca/

Police Looking to Identify Male Using Stolen Credit Card

Release Date: July 31, 2018

18-24922

Overnight from July 6-7, 2018 a wallet was stolen from a vehicle parked in the west end. Two of the credit cards and the debit card were then used to make multiple transactions.

Please view the attached photo of the suspect. Anyone with information, is asked to contact Constable Dan Silver at 613-549-4660 ext. 6243 or via email at dsilver@kingstonpolice.ca.

You can also provide tips anonymously via:

• By calling our general number 613-549-4660 ext. 0 and asking to be anonymous

• By calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS)

Kingston Police receive complaints on a regular basis in regards to wallets, purses, and valuables stolen from motor vehicles. Police recommend that you lock your vehicle whenever it is unattended, even for quick stops. Regardless of whether you choose to lock your vehicle or not, please do not leave valuables inside. Cancelling credit/debit cards, dealing with potential identify fraud, and going through the process of obtaining new financial cards and identification is not only a significant inconvenience, it can also be a costly mistake.

Parking Lot Dropped Money Scammers Targeting Kingston

Release Date: July 31, 2018

18-21625, 27910, 28117

Kingston Police have received multiple complaints of a parking lot scam currently targeting local residents.

The scam involves a male and female or lone male approaching a victim walking to his/her vehicle. The suspect produces a bill (usually $20), claiming to have found it near the victim’s vehicle and asks if it belongs to them. Once the victim pulls out a wallet or purse to check, the suspect steals their bank card, leaves and immediately makes withdrawals.

Often the victim does not realize their card has been stolen at that time, as the suspect uses distraction techniques such as “accidently” bumping the victims’ wallet out of their hand. On one occasion the suspect outright grabbed the victim’s wallet and stole the card. An accomplice inside the store may be obtaining the PIN by getting in line behind the victim. Loses are typically around $1000, however one victim reported a theft of $4500.

Three of these thefts occurred in the Walmart parking lot located at 1130 Midland Avenue, however it is suspected other areas may be targeted. The photo below from is from a bank where one of the stolen debit cards was used. The male in the photo is a suspect for use of the stolen card, it is unknown at this time if he was involved in the actual theft.

Anyone with information, is asked to please contact Detective Brad Hughes at 613-549-4660 ext. 6286 or via email at bhughes@kingstonpolice.ca.

You can also provide tips anonymously via:

• By calling our general number 613-549-4660 ext. 0 and asking to be anonymous

• By calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS)

Please share this information with family and friends to help prevent further victimization. Remember to conceal your PIN while entering the number and do not keep your PIN number written down with or near your bank card. Be sure to use caution and keep your distance if you are suddenly approached by strangers in parking lot.

THEFT UNDER, BREACH

Cornwall, ON – Emilie Martin, 23, of Cornwall was arrested on July 31st, 2018 and charged with theft under $5000 and breach of probation for failing to keep the peace. It is alleged on July 26th, 2018 the woman attended a Second Street East store and removed merchandise, making no attempt to pay for the items as she left the store. Police were contacted and an investigation ensued. On July 31st, 2018 the woman was located by police. She was taken into custody, charged accordingly and held for a bail hearing.

OVER 80

Cornwall, ON – Jonathon Poulin, 20, of Long Sault was arrested on August 1st, 2018 and charged with over 80. It is alleged the man was operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol in the area of Oran Avenue and Vincent Massey Drive. He was taken into custody during a traffic stop, charged accordingly and released to appear in court on August 16th, 2018.




CALLS FOR SERVICE

There were 56 calls for service in the City of Cornwall in the last 24 hours (8 am the previous day to 8 am the day of the release).

WARRANT

Cornwall, ON – Derek Mayer, 35, of Cornwall was arrested on August 1st, 2018 on the strength of a warrant. It is alleged on June 12th, 2018 the man removed merchandise from a Ninth Street business, making no attempt to pay for the item as he left the store. Police were contacted and a warrant was issued for his arrest. The man was located by police on August 1st, 2018. He was taken into custody on the strength of the warrant and released to appear in court on August 28th, 2018.

THEFT UNDER $5000, BREACH

Cornwall, ON – Jordyn Chandonnet, 27, of Cornwall was arrested on August 1st, 2018 and charged with theft under $5000 and breach of probation for failing to keep the peace. It is alleged on July 15th, 2018 the man took a bicycle that did not belong to him and police were contacted to investigate. On August 1st, 2018 the man was taken into custody, charged accordingly and released to appear in court on August 30th, 2018.

THREATS

Cornwall, ON – A 31-year-old Cornwall man was arrested on August 1st, 2018 and charged with threats. It is alleged on August 1st, 2018 the man threatened to harm his neighbour, as well as his neighbour’s dog, and police were contacted to investigate. During the investigation the man was taken into custody, charged accordingly and released to appear in court on September 4th, 2018. His name was not released as it would identify the victim in the matter.




THEFT UNDER $5000

Cornwall, ON – A 27-year-old Cornwall man was arrested on August 1st, 2018 and charged with theft under $5000. It is alleged on July 25th, 2018 the man took his girlfriend’s phone and phone cord without permission and police were contacted to investigate. On August 1st, 2018 the man attended police headquarters to deal with the matter. He was taken into custody, charged accordingly and released to appear in court on August 30th, 2018. His name was not released as it would identify the victim in the matter.

CALLS FOR SERVICE

There were 58 calls for service in the City of Cornwall in the last 24 hours (8 am the previous day to 8 am the day of the release).

(LEEDS, ON.) –   On August 2, 2018 a joint forces Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) search warrant was conducted involving members of the Brockville Police Emergency Response Team (ERT), Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), and the OPP Emergency Response Team (ERT) at three residences in the City of Brockville. Drug paraphernalia, cash and various types of drugs were seized.

Included in the drug seizure were cocaine, methamphetamine, cannabis marihuana, cannabis resin, and psilocybin with a street value of $6000.

As a result 63 year old Gary ALLINGHAM, 47 year old Tracy STONE, and 41 year old James GILCHRIST all of Brockville were arrested and charged under the Controlled Drugs and Substance Act and the Criminal Code of Canada.

ALLINGHAM faces two counts of Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking and is scheduled to answer to his charges on September 14, 2018 at the Ontario Court of Justice, Provincial Division in Brockville.

STONE and GILCHRIST face five counts of Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking, and Breach of Probation charges. They remain in custody and are scheduled for a bail hearing on August 3, 2018.

The investigation continues.

WEAPONS

Cornwall, ON – Alexander Samson, 22 of Cornwall was arrested on August 2nd, 2018 and charged with the following:

Firearm: unauthorized possession Firearm: knowledge of unauthorized possessionPossession of a weapon for a dangerous personCarry concealed weaponCareless use of firearmProhibited firearm: with ammunitionFirearm: tampering with serial number

It is alleged on August 1st, 2018 the man was seen with a handgun at a local bar and police were contacted to investigate. On August 2nd, 2018 the man was located by police and found to be in possession of a loaded handgun. He was taken into custody, charged accordingly and held for a bail hearing.

WARRANT

Cornwall, ON – Sasha Colon, 28 of Cornwall was arrested on August 2nd, 2018 on the strength of a warrant. It is alleged on June 24th, 2018 the woman threatened someone known to her with a bat and police were contacted to investigate. During the investigation a warrant was obtained for her arrest. She was located on August 2nd, taken into custody on the strength of the warrant and released to appear in court on August 30th, 2018.

Cornwall, ON – Logan Cree, 19 of Akwesasne was arrested on August 3rd, 2018 on the strength of two warrants. It is alleged the man failed to attend for prints and court and warrants were issued for his arrest. In the early morning hours of August 3rd, 2018 the man was located by a member of the Cornwall Community Police Service. He was taken into custody on the strength of the warrants and held for a bail hearing.

ASSAULT, MISCHIEF, FORCIBLE CONFINEMENT, BREACH

Cornwall, ON – A 30-year-old Cornwall man was arrested on August 2nd, 2018 and charged with two counts of assault, mischief, forcible confinement and breach of probation for failing to keep the peace. It is alleged on July 22nd, 2018 the man assaulted his girlfriend and prevented her from leaving the residence. It is also alleged the man damaged a car and assaulted another man known to him. Police were contacted and an investigation ensued. On August 2nd, 2018 the man was located by police, taken into custody, charged accordingly and held for a bail hearing. His name was not released as it would identify the victim in the matter.

There were 56 calls for service in the City of Cornwall in the last 24 hours (8am the previous day to 8am the day of the release).

CIVIC DAY LONG WEEKEND TRAFFIC CAMPAIGN

(CASSELMAN, ON) – On August 3, 2018, was the beginning of the Civic Day Long Weekend Traffic Initiative as a resulted, Provincial Constable Sebastien Picard was conducting radar enforcement on Principale Street in the village of Casselman.

He arrested and charged a local 18 of age male for speeding over 150km/h in the posted 50km/h zone. He was also charged for fail to surrender his licence, fail to have insurance card and fail to surrender permit for motor vehicle.

His black BMW was impounded and his driver licence was suspended.

The Ontario Provincial Police reminds you to drive safely this weekend.

WEAPONS

The Cornwall Community Police Service is investigating an incident that occurred on July 31st, 2018 where a male attended the Cornwall Community Hospital suffering from a gunshot wound to his upper torso. The male victim was later released from hospital after treatment for a non-life threatening wound. CCPS Criminal Investigations Division detectives are actively investigating the occurrence and believe the matter to be an isolated incident between known parties. Public safety is not at risk.

“The investigation is in the early stages, all avenues are being carefully explored. At this stage of the investigation we would not like to speculate on the circumstances as it may compromise the integrity of the investigation” stated S/Sgt. Maxwell.

CCPS is asking the public to come forward if they any information about this incident to call A/Sgt. Joseph at (613) 933-5000 ext 2422

Cornwall Ontario – The River City can be a boring place, but a familiar face so many know is Carl.

He’s mentally delayed, but loves to ride his bike all over the region ranging far out of Cornwall.

Besides his bikes he loves guitars.   When I had a store on Montreal Road he’d be a regular and would drive a hard bargain when he spotted some old radio he wanted.

Sadly, there are some less charitable and ignorant sods in this town and apparently they egged Carl while he was taking a break at the local Dairy Queen in broad daylight.

Carl does have a home, but many think he’s homeless because he spends his days, even in Winter, peddling around and living his life.   While many have no time for people like Carl, most smile and are friendly as he really is harmless.

They say a society is only as strong as its weakest link.   Egging someone like Carl is not something that should be tolerated and those responsible hopefully will be caught and held accountable.

There’s been no word if the CCPS were called or if surveillance cameras picked up the attack.

Hopefully Carl is ok.

Photo: Anti-Social media

UPDATE 6:55 PM

We’re still waiting word from the CCPS to confirm that there was a complaint filed.

UPDATE 7:18 PM

Desk Sgt Mark Anderson confirmed that there have been no complaints filed with the CCPS at this time nor has the Dairy Queen sent in any cctv footage.

BREACH

Cornwall, ON – A 22-year-old St. Andrew’s West woman was arrested on August 3rd, 2018 and charged with breach of recognizance for contacting and being within 100 metres of her ex-boyfriend. She was also charged with breach of probation for failing to keep the peace. It is alleged on August 3rd, 2018 while police were investigating an unrelated matter, the woman was found in the company of her ex-boyfriend, despite her conditions. During the investigation the woman was taken into custody, charged accordingly and held for a bail hearing. Her name was not released as it would identify the victim in the matter.

WARRANT, BREACH

Cornwall, ON – A 20-year-old Cornwall woman was arrested on August 4th, 2018 on the strength of a warrant. The woman was also charged with breach of recognizance for contacting and being within 100 metres of her ex-boyfriend, as well as attending his residence. It is alleged the woman failed to attend court on July 17th, 2018 and a warrant was issued for her arrest. On August 4th, 2018 the woman was located by police, at which time she was found in breach of her conditions. She was taken into custody on the strength of the warrant and held for a bail hearing. Her name was not released as it would identify the victim in the matter.

IMPAIRED, OVER 80

Cornwall, ON – Robert Lagden, 54, of Cornwall was arrested on August 4th, 2018 and charged with impaired operation of a motor vehicle and over 80. It is alleged on August 4th, 2018 the man was operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol in the area of Fourth Street and Gloucester Street. He was taken into custody during a traffic stop, charged accordingly and released to appear in court on August 14th, 2018.

DOMESTIC ASSAULT

Cornwall, ON – A 59-year-old Cornwall man was arrested on August 5th, 2018 and charged with domestic assault. It is alleged on August 5th, 2018, during an argument, the man assaulted his common-law wife and police were contacted. During the investigation the man was taken into custody, charged accordingly and released to appear in court on August 21st, 2018. His name was not released as it would identify the victim in the matter.

BREACH, POSSESION OF A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE

Cornwall, ON – Mathieu Legault, 32, of Cornwall was arrested on August 5th, 2018 and charged with possession of cocaine, as well as breach of recognizance for being in possession of drugs and drug paraphernalia. He was also charged with breach of probation for failing to keep the peace. It is alleged on August 5th, 2018, while police were called to investigate a suspicious vehicle, the man was found to be in possession of a quantity of cocaine and drug paraphernalia. He was taken into custody, was charged accordingly and held for a bail hearing.

WARRANT

Cornwall, ON – Kevin Caza, 53, of Long Sault was arrested on August 5th, 2018 on the strength of a warrant. It is alleged the man failed to attend court on July 3rd, 2018 for a drive disqualified charge and a warrant was issued for his arrest. On August 5th, 2018 the man attended police headquarters to deal with the matter. He was taken into custody on the strength of the warrant and released to appear in court on September 4th, 2018.

TRESPASS BY NIGHT, BREAK AND ENTER, BREACH

Cornwall, ON – Justin Levesque, 23, of Cornwall was arrested on August 5th, 2018 and charged with trespass by night, break and enter, as well as breach of recognizance for possessing and consuming alcohol. He was also charged with breach of probation for failing to keep the peace. It is alleged on August 5th, 2018 the man was found to be trespassing in the area of Third Street and York Street, and further entered a garage belonging to a person unknown to him without permission. Police were contacted and an investigation ensued. During the investigation, the man was taken into custody and was found to have consumed alcohol, and was also in possession of it. He was charged accordingly and held for a bail hearing.




POSSESSION OF A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE

Cornwall, ON – Shawn Jean-Louis, 42, of Cornwall was arrested on August 6th, 2018 and charged with possession of cocaine. It is alleged while police were investigating an unrelated matter on August 6th, 2018 the man was found to be in possession of cocaine and an investigation ensued. During the investigation the man was taken into custody, charged accordingly and released to appear in court on September 11th, 2018.

MISCHIEF UNDER $5000, POSSESSION OF A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE

Cornwall, ON – Lyndon Fawcett, 41, of Cornwall was arrested on August 6th, 2018 and charged with mischief under $5000 and possession of cocaine. It is alleged in the early morning hours of August 6th, 2018 the man smashed the window of a taxi cab and police were contacted to investigate. During the investigation the man was taken into custody, at which time he was found to be in possession of a quantity of cocaine. He was charged accordingly and released to appear in court on September 11th, 2018.

ASSAULT, CRIMINAL HARASSMENT, THREATS

Cornwall, ON – A 35-year-old Cornwall man was arrested on August 6th, 2018 and charged with assault, criminal harassment x 2 and threats. It is alleged in July and August, 2018, the man repeatedly followed and communicated with his ex-girlfriend. It is further alleged on August 6th, 2018, the man assaulted his ex-girlfriend, and threatened to harm her mother and her. Police were contacted and an investigation ensued. During the investigation the man was taken into custody, charged accordingly and held for a bail hearing. His name was not released as it would identify the victim in the matter.

There were 227 calls for service in the City of Cornwall over the long weekend (8 am Friday to 8 am Tuesday morning).

DOMESTIC MISCHIEF, BREACH

Cornwall, ON – A 34-year-old man and a 23-year-old woman, both of Cornwall, were arrested on August 7th, 2018 and charged with mischief under $5000 and breach of probation for failing to keep the peace. It is alleged during a domestic argument on August 7th, 2018, the man damaged a television and the woman damaged a wall and oven in their residence. Police were contacted and an investigation ensued. During the investigation the man and woman were taken into custody, charged accordingly and released to appear in court on August 28th, 2018. Their names were not released as it would identify the victims in the matter.

ASSAULT, BREACH

Cornwall, ON – A 38-year-old Cornwall man was arrested on August 7th, 2018 and charged with assault and breach of recognizance for consuming alcohol, for failing to remain in Alberta, and failing to keep the peace. It is alleged on August 7th, 2018, the man consumed alcohol and assaulted his girlfriend during an argument. Police were contacted and an investigation ensued. During the investigation the man was taken into custody, charged accordingly and held for a bail hearing. His name was not released as it would identify the victim in the matter.




CALLS FOR SERVICE

There were 38 calls for service in the City of Cornwall in the last 24 hours (8 am the previous day to 8 am the day of the release).

REQUEST FOR PUBLIC ASSISTANCE

Cornwall, ON – The Cornwall Community Police Service is asking for the public’s assistance in locating Ronald Regnier (DOB: January 14th, 1972) who is wanted by the CCPS for breaches and failing to attend court. If you have any information on his whereabouts, please contact dispatch at (613) 933-5000 ext. 2418 or ext. 2404 to leave anonymous information.

CALLS FOR SERVICE

There were 48 calls for service in the City of Cornwall in the last 24 hours (8 am the previous day to 8 am the day of the release).

THEFT, MISCHIEF, FRAUD, BREACH

Cornwall, ON – Marc Campeau, 45, of Cornwall was arrested on August 9th, 2018 and charged with the following:

• Fraud under $5000 x 2
• Mischief under $5000
• Theft under $5000 x 3
• Breach of probation x 5 (for failing to keep the peace)

It is alleged on July 8th, 2018, the man smashed a vehicle window and removed a wallet that did not belong to him. The man also allegedly took a purse that did not belong to him from a vehicle on July 10th, 2018 and while in a store on July 25th, 2018. Further, on July 30th, 2018 and August 1st, 2018, the man attended a Ninth Street business and allegedly attempted to fraudulently return merchandise that had not been paid for. On August 9th, 2018, police located the man. He was taken into custody, charged accordingly and held for a bail hearing.




THEFT, BREACH

Cornwall, ON – Jeffrey Burles, 33, of Cornwall was arrested on August 9th, 2018 and charged with theft under $5000 x 2 and breach of probation x 2 for failing to keep the peace. It is alleged on July 29th, 2018 and August 4th, 2018 the man attended a Second Street East business and removed merchandise, making no attempt to pay for the items as he left the store on both dates. On August 9th, 2018, the man attended police headquarters to deal with the matter. He was taken into custody, charged accordingly, and released to appear in court on September 18th, 2018.

REQUEST FOR PUBLIC ASSISTANCE

Cornwall, ON – The Cornwall Community Police Service is requesting the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect involved in a wallet theft from a Ninth Street grocery store. The incident occurred at approximately 12:20 pm on August 4th, 2018.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Cst. Rodney Degray at 613-933-5000 ext. 2709

CALLS FOR SERVICE

There were 57 calls for service in the City of Cornwall in the last 24 hours (8 am the previous day to 8 am the day of the release).

Cornwall Ontario – For many of us journalists we know no hours.   We can be working days straight at a time.  We can work at odd hours.  Many of us have no set schedules.

CFN does not have public offices.  When I need to meet someone we do it in public spaces.  There are security reasons for this because of the history of myself in this community because of police corruption.

This morning my pregnant dog was barking.  I was on the phone and thought I was just shushing a dog not realizing that she and her mate were simply warning me of danger.

Then I heard the pounding on my interior door.

It turned out that a Cst Martin Deprato #307 had opened the exterior door of my enclosed porch and entered attempting to get my attention by beating on my interior door.   Cst Deprato was accompanied by Cst Justin Wheeler ##327.    I didn’t open my door and asked through the glass what on earth they were doing there.

They were in armor, sunglasses, gloves, and instead of having their weapons on their side,  were clearly visible on their chests.  It certainly contrasted the beautiful sunshine of a Summer’s morning.

He refused to say why he was there at first just wanting to talk.   I put the dogs away and asked him to leave my enclosed porch which he did.   I then stood on my porch as he told me the nature of the visit.

We had legally served local School Teacher TRACY CHAMPAGNE for defamation as she not only suggested that I write “Fake News” but also suggested horrible things about anyone that would believe what’s written on CFN.    Hardly the kind of sentiment one would think you’d want impressionable young people to be exposed too.   You would think that a school teacher would know better,but sadly again….

Photo: Social Media

As one legal legend shared regarding suggestion of a journalist writing faking news when they didn’t:

 I would say, as someone who teaches law, it would be the most serious allegation to make against a journalist. It would constitute libel per se and would be considered to be harmful to the journalist’s professional reputation.

It’s why Ms Champagne and the very silly Randy Sauve are now in the process of being held accountable in the courts.

The police officers stated that Tracy had called police (case # CW18-11240) and was upset at having being served.  She didn’t make any claim of me contacting her about service or serving her personally or even communicating with her directly.   But somehow she got the police to attend to my home for such nonsense.

That I was a public person known the the CCPS the question I asked Cst Deprato was why he simply didn’t call or email me for a non criminal event as clearly I’d done nothing wrong?  I hadn’t served Ms Champagne her documents myself nor ever stepped foot on her property?  Nor even suggested I would?

Cst Deprato said it was convenient for him to do so.    A “call” by the CCPS costs taxpayers over $1,000.   That’s a lot of cash to park a police cruiser on a quiet yet gossipy street and attempt to  intimidate a journalist on an early Saturday morning?  Surely a quick phone call or email would’ve sufficed?

Sadly it hasn’t been the first time the CCPS have pulled such a stunt.  Last Winter they attended or called on me four times over a non criminal matter.

And people wonder why the CCPS has the reputation it does and so many want to open dialog to bring the OPP to Cornwall?

Having police at your door should only occur by invitation,  or if they have a warrant,  or you’ve done something to break the law.  It shouldn’t be about convenience in the opinions of many shocked people inside and outside of Cornwall I communicated with since the event.

More ironically I reported someone harassing me a few weeks ago.  After being told not to communicate with me Jean Poirier went on a rampage of posting things publicly and making crank calls to my number.   The police actually said at one point that they called him, but he was away for the weekend and they’d check in on him when he returned.   When they did speak with him he actually confirmed and admitted what he did, but they still refused to charge him.

A previous incident resulted in a CCPS officer telling me that if the party communicated with me again they’d be charged.  They did the next day and no charge was laid.

With an average cost per capita about on par with Toronto ($397 compared to $158 per person for the OPP in SD&G) surely each and everyone of us in Cornwall deserve to be treated equally, fairly, and with the respect we clearly overpay for?

What do you think dear CFN viewer?  Isn’t it time to hold the CCPS accountable from the top down for some of these irregular ways that they spend our tax dollars?

You can post your comments below.   And we will be updating this story once Chief Parkinson or future Chief Danny Aikman respond.

WEAPONS

Cornwall, ON – As a result of an ongoing investigation, a second person has been arrested in relation to the handgun found at a local bar on August 1st, 2018. (Please see media release from August 3rd, 2018). Lyndon Fawcett, 41, of Cornwall was arrested on August 10th, 2018 and charged with the following:

• Firearm: unauthorized possession
• Firearm: knowledge of unauthorized possession
• Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose
• Carry concealed weapon
• Careless use of firearm
• Prohibited firearm: with ammunition
• Firearm: tampering with serial number
• Obstruct peace officer
• Breach of prohibition order (possessing a weapon)

It is alleged on August 1st, 2018 the man was seen with a handgun at a local bar and police were contacted to investigate. On August 10th, 2018 the man attended police headquarters to deal with the matter. He was taken into custody, charged accordingly and held for a bail hearing.

WARRANT

Cornwall, ON – Rachel Oakes, 29, of Snye, QC was arrested on August 10th, 2018 on the strength of a warrant. It is alleged the woman breached her probation conditions and a warrant was issued for her arrest. On August 10th, 2018, the woman attended police headquarters to deal with the matter. She was taken into custody on the strength of the warrant and held for a bail hearing.

WARRANT, THEFT UNDER $5000, BREACH

Cornwall, ON – Ashley Gagnon, 25 of Cornwall was arrested on August 10th, 2018 on the strength of a warrant. She was also charged with theft under $5000 x 5 and breach of probation x 3 for failing to keep the peace. It is alleged the woman was in breach of her conditional sentence and a warrant was issued for her arrest. It is further alleged the woman attended two Ninth Street stores on between August 6-10, 2018 and removed merchandise, making no attempt to pay for the items as she left the stores. Police were contacted and an investigation ensued. The woman was taken into custody on the strength of the warrant on August 10th, 2018. She was charged accordingly and held for a bail hearing.

THEFT OF MOTOR VEHICLE, THEFT UNDER $5000, BREACH

Cornwall, ON – A 14-year-old Cornwall youth was arrested on August 10th, 2018 and charged with theft of a motor vehicle, theft under $5000, and breach of undertaking for failing to keep the peace. It is alleged on August 8th, 2018, the youth took a vehicle belonging to his friend’s father without permission. The youth also allegedly removed an airsoft gun from his friend’s residence and police were contacted to investigate. On August 10th, 2018, the youth was taken into custody, charged accordingly and held for a bail hearing. His name was not released as per provision of the Youth Criminal Justice Act.

IMPAIRED, OVER 80, BREACH

Cornwall, ON – Harry Benedict, 29, of Cornwall was arrested on August 11th, 2018 and charged with impaired operation of a motor vehicle, over 80, as well as breach of probation for consuming alcohol and failing to keep the peace. It is alleged the man was operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol on August 11th, 2018 when he was stopped at the Port of Entry. Police were contacted and took the man into custody. He was charged accordingly and released to appear in court on August 16th, 2018.

THEFT OVER $5000

Cornwall, ON – Kevin Simser, 34, of Cornwall was arrested on August 12th, 2018 and charged with theft over $5000. It is alleged between July 26th, 2018 and August 7th, 2018 the man took a quantity of jewellery and other property from a person known to him without permission. Police were contacted and an investigation ensued. On August 12th, 2018 the man was taken into custody, charged accordingly and released to appear in court on September 27th, 2018.




THEFT UNDER $5000, BREACH

Cornwall, ON – Scott Taylor, 25, of Cornwall was arrested on August 12th, 2018 and charged with theft under $5000 and breach of probation for attending a Marlborough Street address and failing to keep the peace. He was also charged with breach of peace bond for failing to keep the peace. It is alleged on August 12th, 2018 the man attended a Marlborough Street convenience store, despite his conditions, and removed items, making no attempt to pay for the items as he left the store. Police were contacted and an investigation ensued. During the investigation the man was taken into custody, charged accordingly and released to appear in court on September 27th, 2018.

DISOBEY COURT ORDER

Cornwall, ON – A 37-year-old Belleville man was arrested on August 12th, 2018 and charged with breach of court order. It is alleged on July 28th, 2018 the man breached his court order by being within 100 metres of his ex-girlfriend and police were contacted to investigate. On August 12th, 2018, the man was taken into custody, charged accordingly and released to appear in court on September 13th, 2018. His name was not released as it would identify the victim in the matter.

BREACH

Cornwall, ON – A 54-year-old Cornwall man was arrested on August 12th, 2018 and charged with breach of recognizance for contacting and being within 100 metres of his ex-girlfriend, as well as for being within the city of Cornwall. It is alleged on August 12th, 2018 the man was found to be in the company of his ex-girlfriend, despite his conditions. Police were contacted and an investigation ensued. During the investigation the man was taken into custody, charged accordingly and held for a bail hearing. His name was not released as it would identify the victim in the matter.

CALLS FOR SERVICE

There were 124 calls for service in the City of Cornwall in over the weekend (8am Friday to 8am Monday morning).

WARRANT

Cornwall, ON – Larry Labelle, 41, of Long Sault was arrested on August 13th, 2018 on the strength of a warrant. It is alleged the man failed to attend court on May 15th, 2018 for a drug charge and a warrant was issued for his arrest. On August 13th, 2018 a member of the Cornwall Community Police Service attended the Cornwall Courthouse as the man was in custody for an unrelated matter. He was arrested on the strength of the warrant and remained in custody for a bail hearing.




REQUEST FOR PUBLIC ASSISTANCE

Cornwall, ON – The Cornwall Community Police Service is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a man involved in a theft at a Marlborough Street convenience store. The suspect is described as being approximately 6’0” tall, wearing a green tank top, with a tattoo on his right upper arm. If you have any information on the man pictured below, please contact Cst. Bergeron at 613-933-5000 ext. 2741 or ext. 2404 to remain anonymous.

CALLS FOR SERVICE

There were 69 calls for service in the City of Cornwall in the last 24 hours (8 am the previous day to 8 am the day of the release).

WARRANT

Cornwall, ON – John Donais, 47, of Cornwall was arrested on August 14th, 2018 on the strength of a warrant. It is alleged the man failed to attend court on January 8th, 2018 for breaches and a warrant was issued for his arrest. On August 14th, 2018 the man attended police headquarters to deal with the matter. He was taken into custody on the strength of the warrant and held for a bail hearing.

BREACH

Cornwall, ON – Jaygar Rosenberg, 31, of Montreal was arrested on August 14th, 2018 and charged with breach of recognizance for being outside of British Columbia without written permission, being in possession of drug paraphernalia, and failing to keep the peace. It is alleged on August 14th, 2018, while police were conducting a traffic stop, the man was found in breach of his conditions. He was taken into custody, was charged accordingly and held for a bail hearing.

CHOKING, ASSAULT, ASSAULT WITH A WEAPON, THREATS, BREACH, POSSESSION OF A WEAPON FOR A DANGEROUS PURPOSE

Cornwall, ON – A 33-year-old Chesterville man was arrested on August 14th, 2018 and charged with overcome resistance (choking), assault, assault with a weapon, threats, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose and breach of recognizance for being within 50 metres of a certain address. It is alleged on August 14th, 2018, the man assaulted his girlfriend, choked her and threatened to harm her while holding a bat. Police were contacted and an investigation ensued. During the investigation the man was taken into custody, charged accordingly and held for a bail hearing. His name was not released as it would identify the victim in the matter.




REQUEST FOR PUBLIC ASSISTANCE

Cornwall, ON – The Cornwall Community Police Service is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a man involved in a theft at a Second Street East store on August 13th, 2018. If you have any information on the man pictured below, please contact Cst. Brian Langlois at 613-933-5000 ext. 2760 or ext. 2404 to remain anonymous.

CALLS FOR SERVICE

There were 66 calls for service in the City of Cornwall in the last 24 hours (8 am the previous day to 8 am the day of the release).

ASSAULT

Cornwall, ON – Dylan McClain, 23, of Cornwall was arrested on August 15th, 2018 and charged with assault. It is alleged on August 14th, 2018, the man struck someone known to him and police were contacted to investigate. On August 15th, 2018 the man was taken into custody, charged accordingly and released to appear in court on September 18th, 2018.




THREATS, ASSAULT WITH A WEAPON, POSSESSION OF A WEAPON FOR A DANGEROUS PURPOSE

Cornwall, ON – Owen Roy, 18, of Cornwall was arrested on August 15th, 2018 and charged with threats, assault with a weapon x 2 and possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose x 2. It is alleged on August 15th, 2018 the man threatened to harm another man who was known to him with a knife, and further assaulted him using a metal bar. Police were contacted and an investigation ensued. During the investigation the man was taken into custody, charged accordingly and held for a bail hearing.

CALLS FOR SERVICE

There were 42 calls for service in the City of Cornwall in the last 24 hours (8 am the previous day to 8 am the day of the release).