CRIME SCENE News in brief from local OPP, Cornwall Community Police Service
his common-law wife and uttered death threats. During the course of the investiga- tion it was learned that the male allegedly assaulted his common law with household items and allegedly assaulted his common law’s three-year-old daughter. The man is charged with four counts of assault, two counts of assault with a weapon and two counts of utterin death threats. The name of the accused is not being released as it may identify the victims in this matter. Wrong name An Akwesasne man faces a charge after he provided Cornwall police with a false name during a traffic stop. Dustin George, 22 is charged with obstructing police and per- sonation in connection with the Jan. 24 in- cident. He was released to appear in court on Feb. 21. Missed court date A Cornwall teen was arrested by police after she missed a Jan. 12 court date. The 15- year-old Cornwall was arrested on Jan. 24 on the strength of an outstanding warrant. She was held in custody until court later that day. Her name was not released as per provision under the Youth Criminal Justice Act. Bad behaviour A Cornwall man is charged with breach- ing his probation after he was accused of shoplifting from a Water Street store. Steven Dufresne, 43, was arrested on Jan. 24. It is alleged that same day he attended a Water Street store and removed property without making any attempt to pay for the merchandise. He was detained by the store’s lost prevention officer and turned over to a member of the Cornwall Commu- nity Police Service. He was bound by a pro- bation order at the time with the condition to keep the peace and be of good behaviour. He is charged with theft under $5,000 and breach of a probation order. He was re- leased to appear in court on Feb. 21. More bad behaviour A Cornwall teen faces two charges of breaching probation in connection with the theft of items from a vehicle. The 15-year- old Cornwall youth was arrested Jan. 24. It is alleged that between Dec. 31, 2011 and Jan. 2 he removed items from a motor vehi- cle. Police were contacted and an investiga- tion followed. He was bound at the time by a youth probation order to keep the peace and be of good behaviour and to abide by a curfew. He was charged with theft under $5,000 and two counts of breach of a proba- tion order. His name was not released as per provision under the Youth Criminal Justice Act. Assault causing bodily harm A 36-year-old man faces a charge of as- sault causing bodily harm after an alterca- tion in Alexandria Jan. 24. SD&G OPP officers responded to a report of a domestic incident on Lochiel Street around 8:30 p.m. The investigation revealed that a woman and her common-law husband were in- volved in a verbal altercation that resulted in her being assaulted. The man faces charges of domestic mischief and assault causing bodily harm. He was held in cus- tody pending an appearance in Cornwall court.
Mother assaulted A 31-year-old Cornwall man faces numer- ous charges after two incidents involving his mother stretching back to Boxing Day 2011. It is alleged that between Dec. 26 and Dec. 31, 2011, he got into an altercation with his 64-year-old mother when he assaulted her, threatened her and assaulted her with a weapon. The victim suffered minor in- juries. It is also alleged that on Jan. 26, he re- fused to let his mother leave the residence. He is charged with assault, uttering threats, assault with a weapon, weapons danger- ous, forcible confinement, two counts of breach of recognizance and three counts of breach of probation order. He was held in custody until court the following day. Rental unit theft Michel Tremblay, 45 of Cornwall was charged Friday theft under $5,000. It is al- leged that in August 2011, he removed property from a rental unit. Police were contacted and an investigation followed. He was released to appear in court on Feb. 14. Four face drug charges Four people were arrested on Friday for possession of controlled substances. It is al- leged that shortly after 10:15 p.m., a mem- ber of the Cornwall Community Police Service Patrol Division conducted a traffic stop and found the four occupants to be in possession of what was believed to be mar- ijuana and pills believed to be methamphet- amines (speed). Charged with two counts each of possession of a controlled substance are: Summer Mercure, 20, of Ingleside; Noah Lascelle, 18, of Cornwall; Brandon Secord, 18, of South Stormont; Pierre Go- dard, 18, of Cornwall. They all were re- leased to appear in court on Feb. 16. Domestic threats A 28-year-old Cornwall man was arrested on Friday in connection with domestic threats. He was bound by two separate re- cognizance with the relevant conditions to not have any communication with or attend his 34 year-old ex-girlfriend’s residence ex- cept in the presence of a police officer for belongings, as well as abstain from alcohol absolutely. He was also bound by a proba- tion order to keep the peace and be of good behaviour. It is alleged that on Friday, he at- tended his ex-girlfriend’s residence and got into an altercation with her when her threatened her and caused damage. He is charged with domestic mischief, uttering threats, four counts of breach of recogni- zance and one count of breach of probation order. Domestic assault A 22- year-old Cornwall man was arrested on Thursday for domestic assault. It is al- leged that on the Jan. 23 to 25, he assaulted Robyn Guindon Pharmacie Ltée. Centre d’achats Cornwall Square Cornwall Square Shopping Centre 1, rue Water St. E., Cornwall ON • 613 938-6060 Mail Brookdale Mall 1236, av. Brookdale ave., Cornwall ON 613 938-3010 Mail East Court Mall 1380, 2e rue Est, Cornwall ON 1380, Second Street East • 613 937-0956
Special photo Cornwall Police Chief Dan Parkinson speaks to students at Gladstone Public School about literacy on Friday to mark Family Literacy Day. Police chief visits Gladstone for Family Literacy Day
they will need to have. Harty said that although the ice rain made for a much smaller audience, it also provided students with the opportunity to speak with Parkinson, and ask any questions they had. Students were impressed with one answer when Parkinson explained that visiting chil- dren in schools and the community was his favourite part of his job.
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Cornwall’s Chief of Police Dan Parkinson visited Gladstone Public School on Friday to help the school celebrate Family Liter- acy Day. Vice-Principal Joe Harty said Parkinson shared his thoughts on literacy, provided
facts about the topic, and shared a quote from former secretary-general of the United Nations, Kofi Annan. “Literacy is a bridge from misery to hope,” Parkinson shared.
“We really need to get to know you younger people so that we can better serve you in your community,” said Parkinson. Harty thanked Parkinson for coming and commented on how much the entire Glad- stone community values this ongoing community partner-
“Literacy is a bridge from misery to hope.” Dan Parkinson Cornwall police chief, quoting former UN secretary-general Kofi Annan
He explained to the stu- dents that literacy is a very important part of his job, and the job that many police officers do to keep our city safe day and night. He went on to explain that literacy allows us to deal with information in many ways. No matter what students choose to do later in life, there are certain literacy skills that
ship. “We have always felt very lucky to have this positive partnership with Chief Parkin- son and his staff, and we’re very thankful that they continue to support our literacy ini- tiatives,” said Harty.
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