CRIME SCENE News in brief from the OPP, Cornwall Community Police Service
eral complaints of vehicles entered at res- idences in Stormont Township. Overnight Wednesday and Thursday morning, four vehicles were entered in the village of Ingleside and two in the Rosedale Terrace area. Cash and a baby stroller were among items removed. Tires slashed Last Wednesday at approximately 10:45 a.m., SD&G OPP officers responded to a report of a mischief on Ruth Street in South Glengarry Township. The investigation revealed that some- time overnight unknown suspects at- tended a residence and slashed five tires on a tractor-trailer and all four tires on a Cadillac that was parked in the owner’s driveway. Traffic stop nets drugs SD&G OPP officers seized drugs during a traffic stop on Sunday at approximately 10:30 p.m. on Highway 401 in South Stor- mont Township. During the stop, OPP uncovered a small amount of marijuana. Marco Gambone, 29, of Pierrefonds, Que. was faces a charge of possession of schedule II cannabis marijuana He is scheduled to appear Feb. 21 in Cornwall court. Stainless steel stolen SD&G OPP are looking for a brazen thief who walked out of an Alexandria store with $3,000 of stainless steel sheets Sunday morning. The theft occurred around 8:30 a.m., at a business on Main Street in Alexandria A vehicle was seen leaving the parking lot of the business and is described as a white Ford F150 pick-up truck. Choking and threats A 39-year-old Cornwall man was ar- rested on Friday in conection with a vio- lent altercation with his ex-girlfriend. It is alleged Nov.18, 2011 he got into an alter- cation with his 38-year-old ex-girlfriend when he assaulted her, chocked her and uttered threats to harm her. The victim suffered minor injuries. It is also alleged that he continuously contacted her.He was charged with assault, overcoming re- sistance, two counts of utter threats and criminal harassment. Assault, obstruct police A 34-year-old Cornwall man was ar- rested Saturday aftern an altercation with his brother. It is alleged he got into an al- tercation with his 33-year-old brother when he assaulted him. Police were con- tacted and an investigation followed. During the course of the investigation, the male intentionally impeded the inves- tigation and was subsequently charged with obstruct police and assault. Fraud, personation Hong-Tao Huang, 34 and Tony Lam, 35 both of Cornwall were arrested Saturday. It is alleged that on Jan. 4 they attended a McConnell Aveune medical site and ob- tained treatment. They provided a false name and identification. Police were con- tacted and an investigation followed. They were charged with fraud and per- sonation. They were released to appear in court on Feb. 14.
Assaulted 85-year-old mom A 47-year-old Cornwall man is facing charges after his mother was assaulted on multiple occasions, including once with an ashtray. The assaults on his 85-year- old mother occurred on a number of oc- casions leading up to Jan. 11. The man is charged with three counts of assault and one counts of assault with a weapon. He was held in custody until court the fol- lowing day. His name was not release as it would identify the victim. His mother was not injured in the incidents Struck with pool cue A 67-year-old Cornwall man is accused of striking his 41-year-old son with a pool cue after threatening over the phone and in person. The man was arrested Jan. 10 in connection with the incident which arose out of an argument. The victimwas not injured, according to Cornwall police. The man was charged with assault with a weapon and two counts of uttering death threats. He was held in custody until court the following day. His name was not released as it would identify the vic- tim in this incident. Teen neighbour assaulted A 34-year-old Cornwall female was ar- rested Jan. 10 after a run-in with her 19- year-old neighbour. It is alleged she became involved in an altercation with her neighbour after attending the per- son’s resident. The 19-year-old was as- saulted and property was damaged, according to Cornwall police. The woman is charged with assault and mischief under $5,000 was and released to appear in court on Feb. 2. Her name was not re- leased as it would identify the victim in this incident.The victim was not injured. Woman assaulted in theft A Cornwall man is accused of assaulting a woman attempting to thwart the theft of her property on Jan. 10. Tyler Jodoin, 20 of Cornwall was arrested Jan. 11. It is alleged that on Jan. 10 he took property from the home of a 36-year-old female ac- quaintance. The woman was assaulted when she tried to interrupt the theft. Jodoin is charged with theft under $5,000 and assault. He was released to appear in court March 6. The victim was not in- jured. Theft from medical facility A 43-year-old Cornwall man is accused to taking property from a McConnell Av- enue medical clinic. Michael Boyer was arrested on Jan. 9. He is charged with theft under $5,000. He was released to ap- pear in court on Feb. 7. Weather keeps OPP busy The blast of snow and freezing rain con- ditions late last week resulted in tricky driving on area roads. Since the storm’s inception Thursday and Friday morning, Stormont Dundas & Glengarry Ontario Provincial Police officers responded to a total of 37 traffic and weather related calls for service. The incidents ranged from ve- hicles in ditches to property damage col- lisions. No injuries resulted. Thefts from vehicles On Thursday, SD&G OPP received sev-
Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe bans synthetic cannabis Special photo Synthetic cannabis seized by Canada Border Services Agency officers in shown in this photo posted by the agency. The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe declared a ban on the sub- stance on Jan. 10. Synthetic cannabis is illegal in Canada.
cannabis fall under Schedule II of the Con- trolled Drug and Substances Act.” Manufacturers claim that synthetic cannabis contains a mixture of traditionally-used me- dicinal herbs, each of which produces a mild effect, according to a posting on the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Council website. The products are usually smoked by users, ac- cording to the tribal council. However, when labs analyzed the product, they did not findmany characteristic “finger- print” molecules from the claimed plant in- gredients. The samples had large amounts of synthetic chemicals. This suggests that the actual ingredients might not be the same as those listed on the packet, according the tribe. “We have a duty to implement rules and laws to regulate and educate the community to the dangers and possible harmful effects of products,” said Tribal Chief Randy Hart. “This includes products sold throughout the world and within the jurisdictions of the Saint Regis Mohawk Territory.” It seems likely that synthetic cannabis can precipitate psychosis and, in some cases, it is prolonged. Studies suggest that synthetic cannabis intoxication is associatedwith acute psychosis. It can worsen previously stable psychotic disorders. It may also have the abil- ity to trigger a long-term psychotic disorder among vulnerable individuals. A user who consumed three grams of synthetic cannabis every day for several months showed with- drawal symptoms similar to those of nar- cotics withdrawal, the SRMTC says.
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The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Council, which governs the United States portion of Akwesasne, has banned synthetic cannabis. The tribal council signed a resolution on Jan. 10 declaring a ban on products known as synthetic cannabis, often sold as “herbal in- cense” and “herbal smoking blends.” The ban includes products derived from similar formulas known and not yet known at this time. The products are banned from both the sale and display within the terri- tory’s retail businesses. Tribal Chief Mark Garrow said the tribal Council is responsible for the health, safety, education and welfare of all members of the tribe. “So we’re asking the private business sector here in Akwesasne to help us protect our community members.” Synthetic cannabis is a psychoactive and chemical product that produces a “high” similar to marijuana. According to the Cana- dian Border Services, synthetic cannabis, which also goes by the brand names Spice, K2, Yucatan Fire, Tribe and Skunk, is a herbal and chemical product which mimics the ef- fects of cannabis. Users have suffered panic attacks, heart palpitations, hallucination, delusions and vomiting. There is a popular misconception that the drug is legal or not controlled in Canada, ac- cording to the CBSA. “However, many of the synthetic compounds used tomake synthetic
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