CFN – The Toronto Police Service would like to advise the public of two arrests in connection with a drug-and-gun investigation in the Main Street and Gerrard Street East area.

It is alleged that:

– in the course of the execution of a Controlled Drugs and Substances Act search warrant, a 17-year-old boy and a 17-year-old girl were found in possession of a loaded, semi-automatic handgun

– 600 grams of cocaine, 20 grams of crack cocaine and 10 grams of marijuana were seized

– approximately $20,000 cash was seized

The Young Persons were arrested and jointly charged with:

1. Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm
2. Possession of a Prohibited Firearm
2. Careless storage of a Firearm
3. Careless storage of Ammunition
4. Possession of a Firearm Knowing Unlawful
5. Unauthorized Possession of a Prohibited device
6. Traffic in Cocaine
7. Possession of Cocaine
8. Produce Crack Cocaine
9. Possession of Property Obtained by Crime
10. Possession of Marihuana

They were scheduled to appear in court at 311 Jarvis Street on Tuesday, February 11, 2014, at 10 a.m..

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-5500, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), online at www.222tips.com, text TOR and your message to CRIMES (274637), or Leave A Tip on Facebook. Download the free Crime Stoppers Mobile App on iTunes, Google Play or Blackberry App World.

DRUG WARRANT

Cornwall, ON – On April 9^th, 2014 members of the Cornwall Street Crime Unit assisted by the Cornwall Emergency Response Team executed a drug warrant at a Carleton Street address and took Sandy MacFarlane,52 and Samantha Butcher,39 both of Cornwall into custody and charged them as  with the follows:

·         Possession of Marihuana

·         Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking Marihuana

·         Possession of Cocaine

·         Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking Cocaine

·         Possession of Oxycodone

·         Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking Oxycodone

·         Possession of Property Obtained by Crime

It is alleged that as a result of the warrant the following was located and seized:

·         Cocaine – 5.2g with a street value of $520.00

·         Marihuana – 205.6g with a street value of $2056.00

·         Oxycodone – 36 pills with a street value of $180.00

·         A quantity of  Canadian and US Currency

Total Street Value of Drugs: $ 2756.00

David Campbell, 41 of Cornwall was also taken into custody for breaching his recognizance for associating with someone known to have a criminal record and someone known to use or sell drugs.

All three were held in custody for a bail hearing on April 10^th, 2014.

OPP

Ontario Provincial Police News Portal [STORMONT DUNDAS and GLENGARRY] Domestic Incident / Charges Laid 2014-04-10

CORNWALL Ontario – Maybe it’s the carnival atmosphere created by new owner Brock Frost or maybe the Hockey Gods simply are not shining, but this year’s Cornwall River Kings find them selves dead last in the LNAH in the early going of the season.

New owner Brock Frost, who’s also running for council; but has not spoken at a single event after complaining about sleep and stress issues, seemed more focus on his River Queens than his players, discounting his roster and fans being on the hook for a limp offering so far in the season.

The Kings sport a 1-3 record with 14 goals for and league leading 186 shots against!  Clearly in hockey you get better results when you shoot more than when you’re shot upon.  They also lead the LNAH with a whopping -11 goal differential.

The team is 2-36 on the Power play; 10% worse than the next sad sack in the league.  It’s penalty kill, at 67% is also league worst.

Mr. Frost answered questions from his stated sleep clinic study where he again refused to categorically state that he’d personally guarantee season ticket holders refunds in the event that the team for any reason didn’t finish the season on his watch, as some in the city suggest that Mr. Frost bought the team as a stunt to help get him elected to council.  Mr. Frost, who recently posted that he had 31 straight hours of sleep has stated that he’s been diagnosed with Mini Stroke symptoms which the esteemed Mayo Clinic out line possible life style issues that could trigger them including Smoking, drinking, birth control pills, lack of exercise and abuse of drugs like cocaine.  He also stated that he somehow left the Library debate, was rushed by ambulance to the hospital and was released and returned right as rain before the end of the debate in less than 90 minutes.

Fan fave Chris Cloutier has 25 penalty minutes as he chases his total of 277 last season.

What do you think River King fans?  Can the team turn it around?  Should the team dress the River Queens instead of some of the current roster?

Are there any other promotions that Frosty the Snowman can run to spur success?   You can post your comments below.

UPDATE

CFN has confirmed that the sleep clinic that Mr. Frost referred to on facebook does not offer 3 day 2 night testing and that there is a six to eight week wait for any testing.   Mr. Frost has not returned our query asking him to prove his public statements.

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THEFT, BREACHES

Cornwall, ON – James Quinn, 30 of Cornwall was arrested on December 12^th, 2014 and charged with theft under $5000, breach of undertaking for having incendiary devices and breach of probation for failing to keep the peace. It is alleged that on December 12^th, 2014 the man attended a Brookdale Avenue store and removed a bottle of alcohol making no attempts to pay for the item as he left the store. Police were contacted and located the man a short distance away. He was taken into custody and found to be in possession of matches despite being on conditions not to. He was charged accordingly and released to appear in court on January 23^rd, 2015.

Cornwall, ON – Michael Masson, 27 of Cornwall was arrested on December 13^th, 2014 and charged with theft under $5000 and breach of probation for failing to keep the peace. It is alleged that on December13th, 2014 the man took a snow blower that did not belong to him from a Gerald Street address. Police were contacted and located the man travelling south bound on McConnell Avenue with the snow blower in the back of the truck. Police conducted a traffic stop and took the man into custody after a brief foot chase. He was charged accordingly and held for a bail hearing.

THEFT UNDER $5000

Cornwall, ON – Tate Jocko, 25 of Akwesasne was arrested on December 13^th, 2014 and charged with theft under $5000 and breach of probation for failing to keep the peace. It is alleged that in the early morning hours of December 13^th, 2014 the man took a car that did not belong to him while the owner was paying for gas. Police were contacted and an investigation ensued. Akwesasne Mohawk Police located the vehicle in a ditch on Cornwall Island and took the man into custody on Cornwall’s charges. He was transported to Cornwall’s headquarters, charged accordingly and released to appear in court on January 22^nd, 2015.

ASSAULT

Cornwall, ON – A 37-year-old Cornwall man was arrested on December 14^th, 2014 and charged with assault. It is alleged that on December 14^th, 2014 during an argument with his 33-year-old girlfriend the man pulled her hair and threw her to the ground. An OPP officer who was traveling on Montreal Road intervened and took the man into custody. A member of the Cornwall Community Police Service then assumed custody of the man and charged him accordingly. He was transported to police headquarters and held for a bail hearing. His name was not released as it might identify the victim in the matter.

MISCHIEF

Cornwall, On – A 53-year-old Cornwall man was arrested on December 14^th, 2014 and charged with mischief. It is alleged that during an argument with his 41-year-old girlfriend the man broke the driver’s side door window of her car. Police were contacted and an investigation ensued. During their investigation the man was taken into custody, charged accordingly and held for a bail hearing. His name was not released as it might identify the victim in the matter.

Ottawa Police Service

Projects KARMA and CALAMITY wrap up with 27 people charged

(Ottawa)—The Ottawa Police Service conducted two simultaneous projects this year to address gun violence, gangs and drugs and laid a total of 254 charges and arrested 27 people involved with gang activities or organized crime.

The two projects – Karma and Calamity — were created to respond to street gang criminal activity, specifically firearms and drug offences.

Project KARMA, led by the Guns and Gangs Unit, began in June 2014 and ran until the end of November, with the objective to address street gangs brazen firearms violence. It resulted in 14 people charged, 137 charges laid, 4 firearm seized, drugs with an estimated value of $61,500 and approximately $5,000 in Canadian currency (see Appendix A for details).

Project CALAMITY, led by the Drug Unit, began in June 2014 as a spinoff of KARMA and ran until August. It targeted people in the drug trade who were suspected of having access to or using firearms to commit offenses. It resulted in 13 people charged, 117 charges laid, 3 guns seized, 400+ rounds of ammunition, drugs with an estimated value of $24,000 and approximately $45,000 in Canadian and U.S. currency (see Appendix B for details).

“Street gang activity and the associated gun violence we have seen are a concern for our community and the Ottawa Police,” said Insp. Chris Renwick. “We continue to proactively respond to emerging criminal activity to address the concerns of residents and hold people accountable.”

“The Ottawa Police continues with enforcement and suppression projects that are a key pillar of our community’s Gang Strategy to make our City safer,” said Insp. Renwick. “Increased patrols, proactive policing efforts and investigations continue to focus on street gang activity and recent shootings in Ottawa.”

(Ottawa)—On December 11, 2014, the Ottawa Police Service did an enforcement project targeting illegal activity at local pawn shops/second hand stores.

The Break & Enter Units and Neighbourhood Officers from all three OPS divisions as well as City of Ottawa By-law officers visited 14 pawn shops throughout the City.

The enforcement initiative stemmed from business and resident concerns that stolen property was being sold to pawn/second hand goods shops. The project was conducted to ensure that pawn/second hand good shops were complying with current provincial and By-law rules.

As a result, 48 summonses were issued against a total of 14 businesses and several stolen items were recovered, valued at $4000.00. The offences include charges in relation to proper record maintenance, storage of goods, proper signage, failure to comply with police inspection, and unlawful sale of tobacco products, per City of Ottawa By-laws and the Pawnbrokers Act.

(Ottawa) – On Tuesday, December 9, 2014, Ottawa Police Service Patrol officers responded to a disturbance call in the 300 block of Kent Street.

A male was subsequently arrested for being intoxicated in a public place and taken into custody.  During the search of his belongings in the cellblock, officers located a gift wrapped box that concealed 169 jewelers type bags containing cocaine.

Items seized during the search included:

• 83 grs of cocaine valued at $8,300.00
• 0.5 grs of marihuana
• Approximately $265.00 in Canadian currency

As a result, Liban ARABETO, 58 years old of no fixed address was charged with:

• Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking Cocaine sec 5(2) CDSA
• Possession of a Schedule II Substance (Marihuana) sec 4(1) CDSA
• Possession of Proceeds of Crime under $5,000.00 sec 355 (b) CC
• 2 counts of Breach of Undertaking 145(5.1) CC

Liban ARABETO was held for a show cause hearing and remains in custody with a court date of Monday, December 15, 2014. 

SD&G OPP

IMPAIRED DRIVER
(North Glengarry) – On December 13, 2014 at approximately 4:59pm, SD&G OPP officers responded to an impaired driving complaint on County Road 34 in the Town of Alexandria, North Glengarry Township. A vehicle was intercepted and investigation indicated the adult male driver was under the influence of alcohol. An open container of liquor was also seized from inside the vehicle.

Robert SCHLUTER (54) of North Glengarry Township was arrested and is charged with;

– Care of Control of a Motor Vehicle while Impaired
– Driving a Motor Vehicle with More than 80 Milligrams of Alcohol in Blood
– Having Care or Control of a Motor Vehicle with Unsealed Container of Liquor (Liquor Licence Act)

He was released and scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Alexandria on February 4, 2015.

OBSTRUCT PEACE OFFICER
(South Dundas) – On December 12, 2014 at approximately 1:30pm, SD&G OPP officers were conducting a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) checks on Carman Road at Bath Road, South Dundas Township. A check of a vehicle indicated that the adult male driver provided false identification. Further information also revealed he was in contravention of a condition imposed from a previous incident.

Justin RUST (26) of South Dundas Township was arrested and is charged with;

– Obstruct Peace Officer
– Personation with Intent to Avoid Arrest
– Fail to Comply with Probation Order

He was released and scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Morrisburg on January 6, 2015.

DRUGS SEIZED
(South Dundas) – On December 12, 2014 at approximately 1:17pm, SD&G OPP officers were conducting a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) checks on Carman Road and County Road 2, South Dundas Township. A check of a vehicle resulted in the seizure of a small quantity of suspected marihuana from inside the vehicle.

Gregory MCCASLIN (24) of South Dundas Township was arrested and is charged with;

– Possession of a Controlled Substance

He was released and scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Morrisburg on January 6, 2015.
(South Glengarry) – On December 14, 2014 at approximately 1:26am, SD&G OPP officers responded to a request for assistance from Ministry of Transportation Ontario (MTO) members at a site (MTO scales) on Highway 401, South Glengarry Township. Investigation indicated that a check of a vehicle resulted in the seizure of a small quantity of suspected marihuana. The adult male driver also provided officers with false identification.

Walid STA-ALI (19) and a male passenger, Mehdi ARRAG (18), both of Saint-Laurent, Quebec were arrested and each charged with;

– Possession of a Controlled Substance

STA-ALI is also charged with;

– Obstruct Peace Officer

Both were released and scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Alexandria on February 4, 2015.

STOLEN BACKHOE
(North Stormont) – Between December 9-12, 2014, a backhoe was removed from a property on Tolmies Corners Road, North Stormont Township. The unit is described as a 1986 Case 580SE backhoe, yellow.

An investigation continues.

CFN – The Ottawa Police Service wants’ to acknowledge good proactive work from Central NHO officers on New Year’s Eve where a good amount of drugs were seized, a black replica handgun was seized and three persons were arrested and charged.

On December 31^st, at approximately 9:45pm, officers conducted a traffic stop within a parking lot of the 500 block of Donald Street, with three occupants inside the vehicle, two men and one woman.  They were all actively engaged in narcotics consumption.

Seized items from the arrest with a street value of $4961.00:

• 51 tabs of MDMA
• 12.7 grams of methamphetamine
• 5 grams of cocaine
• 153.9 grams of marihuana
• 31.6 grams of psilocybin (mushrooms)

D’Artagnan BEAN, 20 year old, François NICKERSON, 19 year old, and Rebecca SIMPKINS, 18 year old,  faces charges of;

• Possess Schedule I substance for trafficking (Cocaine)
• Possess Schedule I substance for trafficking (MDMA)
• Possess Schedule I substance for trafficking (Methamphetamine)
• Possess Schedule III substance for trafficking (Psilocybin (mushroom))
• Possess Schedule II substance cannabis (marihuana) for trafficking / less that 3kg
• Possess Schedule II substance not in excess amount (Marihuana)
• Possess Schedule II substance not in excess amount (Marihuana butter)
• Unlawfully possess schedule I substance (methamphetamine)
• Unlawfully possess schedule I substance (cocaine (mixed with cannabis mariahana))

They will appear for their First appearance in court on Wednesday February 4^th, 2015

DRUG WARRANT

Cornwall, ON – Krysta Larose, 26 and Adam Beaudette, 29 both of Cornwall were arrested and charged as follows:

• Possession of Cocaine
• Possession for the purpose of trafficking cocaine
• Possession of Oxycodone
• Possession for the purpose of trafficking Oxycodone
• Possession of Marijuana

Beaudette was also charged with property obtained by crime (cash).

It is alleged that on February 19^th, 2015 members of the Cornwall Street Crime Unit executed a drug warrant at a Brookdale Avenue address and located a quantity of Oxycodone, cocaine, marijuana and cash. Both Larose and Beaudette were arrested, charged accordingly and released to appear in court at a later date.

DRUG WARRANT

Cornwall, ON – John Michael Logan, 59 and Jason Logan, 29 both of Cornwall were arrested and charged as follows:

• Possession of cocaine
• Possession for the purpose of trafficking (cocaine)
• Possession of property obtained by crime (cash)

It is alleged that on February 19^th, 2015 memebers of the Cornwall Street Crime Unit assisted by the Cornwall Emergency Response Team executed a drug warrant at a Second Street East address and located a quantity of cocaine and cash. Both men were arrested, charged accordingly and released to appear in court at a later date.

BREACH

Cornwall, ON – A 20-year-old Cornwall woman was arrested on February 24^th, 2015 and charged with breaching her probation order for failing to notify a change of address, having consumed alcohol, being in the company of someone she has conditions not to associate with and for failing to keep the peace. It is alleged that on February 24^th, 2015 police attended a Fourth Street West address for a disturbance. Once on scene they found the woman to have consumed alcohol and to have been in contact with the person that she has conditions not to associate with. She was arrested, charged accordingly and released to appear in court on March 24^th, 2015. Her name was not released as the probation order stems from a domestic incident and might identify the victim in the matter.

OPP

MOTOR VEHICLE COLLISION

(North Dundas) – On February 24, 2015 at approximately 9:05am, Stormont, Dundas & Glengarry (SD&G) Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers responded to a report of a two (2) motor vehicle collision on County Road 7, North Dundas Township. Investigation has indicated that the passenger vehicles collided head-on, resulting in serious injuries to both drivers (lone occupants).

Emergency personnel are currently tending to the scene. A section of County Road 7, between St-Mary’s Road and County Road 8 is closed to traffic with detours indicated.

More information will be forwarded when available.

ROBBERY

(North Dundas) – On February 23, 2015 at approximately 6:00pm, Stormont, Dundas & Glengarry (SD&G) Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers, assisted by OPP Canine and Emergency Response Unit (ERT) members responded to a report of a robbery at the Pet Valu store on County Road 3 in the Village of Winchester, North Dundas Township.

Investigation indicated that three (3) young males entered the store, one brandishing a metal bar and confronted a female employee demanding money. All of the suspects were described wearing winter jackets and jeans. Two (2) were wearing balaclavas (1-red, 1-black). All fled on foot across County Road 3 and the Tim Horton’s parking area with an undisclosed amount of cash. The employee was assaulted and sustained minor injuries. She was taken to hospital for treatment.

An investigation continues.

In the week of February 16^th to February 23^rd, Hawkesbury OPP officers responded to

231occurrences. Two break and enter incidents were reported. One incident of assault and four incidents of theft were reported. For a second week in a row, officers did not investigate any impaired driving related incidents.  Out of these 231 occurrences, 14 concluded with accusations.

POLICE LOOKING FOR A PICK-UP TRUCK ON THE OTTAWA RIVER – FOLLOW-UP

(Hawkesbury, ON) The Hawkesbury OPP detachment has been investigating an incident of a truck that apparently went through the ice somewhere between Wendover and Clarence Point in the early morning of Friday February 20^th.

An unknown man tried to get the service of a towing earlier that morning claiming that he had ventured onto the Ottawa River with his vehicle using the Wendover boat dock. The man related to the tow truck company that his Ford F-150 had gone through the ice somewhere between Clarence Point and Wendover.  There were apparently 2 men involved who made it out of the submerged truck unscathed.  The caller told the tow truck company that they were looking for  an ice fishing hut to warm up as they were soaked.

The temperature that morning was around -25 degrees Celsius with the wind chill of -40 C.

Officers from the Russell County and Hawkesbury detachments responded to the call.

The Russell and Hawkesbury OPP detachments including the Emergency Response Team searched for the vehicle, driver and passenger.  The OPP Aviation Services, the Papineauville detachment of the Québec Provincial Police and Alfred-Plantagenet fire department also assisted in the search to no avail.

The search was called off at 2pm as all resources available were utilized but unsuccessful.

The man who called spoke English with a French accent.

If you have seen these persons or know the location of the submerged truck, or have any other information about this matter, please call the Hawkesbury O.P.P. at 613-632-2729 or 1-888-310-1122.

TEXT MESSAGES – THE CAUSE OF MANY BREACHES

(Hawkesbury, ON) The Hawkesbury OPP would like to advise members of the public that texting can be costly.  It was noticed that many incidents involving threats and breaches of court conditions were occurring via texting.

The message being perceived by those charged is that texting does not seem to be a real means of  communication.   Some think that messages sent via phones of other multimedia devices do not have consequences.  Some have been found to be “braver” behind a phone or keyboard and have sent out things they would never communicate in person.

The Hawkesbury OPP wishes to inform the public that texting or communicating by any other electronic means is just like conversing in person.  Someone using texts or emails to communicate a threat to a person is committing a crime. Those having court conditions prohibiting communication with someone else and who texts or e-mails that person, is committing a crime. Officers investigating these types of infractions will lay criminal charges where those found guilty may face great consequences.

The Hawkesbury OPP Detachment will be cracking down on such texts or e-mails.  Whether it be during investigations, or during crime abatement checks, criminal messages will be treated seriously and thoroughly probed where those found in contravention will be charged.

Please think before you post or text.

POSSIBLE FRAUD / SCAM OF APPLE MACBOOK PROS

(Hawkesbury, ON)  The Hawkesbury OPP is investigating a possible scam or fraud that has occurred in the area.  On Thursday February 19^th, someone reported finding boxes of Apple MacBook Pros in a Cartier Boulevard residential complex dumpster.

A total of 98 MacBook Pro boxes most of them sealed were found and seized.  All the boxes had a fraudulent sticker identifying the model number A1398 with serial number C02N74LFG3QD.

The boxes were all opened where plywood was found instead of a laptop computer.

The OPP Identification Unit assisted in the investigation led by Constable Eddy Saardi.

Police believe that there might be more boxes out there.  If you are approached by an individual trying to sell MacBooks or if you find some for sale online, please be weary.  Take in as much information on the suspect as possible and please contact your local police service.

If you have any other information about this matter, please call Constable Eddy Saardi at the Hawkesbury O.P.P. at 613-632-2729 or 1-888-310-1122.

ARSON TO DEFORESTING MACHINERY

(Alfred-Plantragenet, ON) The Hawkesbury OPP is investigating a fire that occurred at a Division Road field in Alfred-Plantagenet on Saturday night.

Officers were called at approximately midnight about deforesting machinery that had been vandalized by graffiti and where one other was set on fire.   The graffiti read “save trees” .

Snowmobile tracks were seen at the scene of the arson.   The burnt wood-mulching and chipping vehicle was a 2012 Fecon FTX600 worth more than $ 630, 000.  The burning vehicle caused a large spill of fuel and oil.  The Ministry of the Environment was called to assist to control and reduce soil contamination.

The matter is under investigation by Constable Pascal Boudreau. If you have any other information about this matter, please call Constable Boudreau at the Hawkesbury O.P.P. at 613-632-2729 or 1-888-310-1122.

BREAK AND ENTER INCIDENT

(Hawkesbury, ON) The Hawkesbury OPP is investigating a break in that occurred in the afternoon of Thursday February 19^th at a James Street residence situated between Nelson Street East and Gordon Street Hawkesbury.

Constable Melissa Pilon investigated the daytime crime.  The investigation would suggest that someone entered the residence by breaking in through a door.

A 55 inch Sony Bravia television and a Sony Skype camera were taken from the residence

Toronto Police Service

Cremated remains stolen during Break-and-Enter, Richland Crescent and Clumber Road

Tuesday, February 24, 2015 – 9:04 AM
22 Division
416-808-2200

The Toronto Police Service is requesting the public’s assistance investigating a Break-and-Enter.

On Monday, February 23, 2015, between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m., a home located on Richland Crescent and Clumber Road was broken into.

A quantity of property was stolen, including a bag containing the cremated ashes of the victim’s mother.

The bag is described as blue with a drawstring at the top, and has an embroidered logo for the St. John’s Dixie Cemetery and Crematorium. Inside the bag was a sealed cardboard box containing cremated ashes.

As a result of a recent seizure of cocaine, the Toronto Police Drug Squad got involved in an investigation into the importation of cocaine from the United States to Canada through the use of transport trailers.

It is alleged that:

– this shipment of cocaine entered Canada through an Alberta land border crossing contained within a transport trailer.

– officers seized 36 kilos of cocaine and a quantity of methamphetamine holding an estimated street value of 3.6 million

– the drugs were destined for the streets of Toronto

Two of the markings found on the cocaine resemble a star and a dolphin, a third marking was unrecognizable.

The Ottawa Police Service and Ottawa Paramedic Service responded to the area of George Street in the city’s downtown area at approximately 8pm tonight. At that time, five victims were reported to have suffered serious medical complications from ingesting a drug being sold as crack cocaine. Unidentified chemicals have been reportedly added to the drug and are causing major medical complications.

The Ottawa Police Service currently has six related reported cases. One male is in custody, however it is believed that other suspects may still be distributing the drug.  The investigation is ongoing and will include the analysis of the drug to determine its contents.

“This clearly shows that ingesting illegal drugs poses a huge risk,” said Acting Duty Inspector Mark Patterson.

Anyone believing to be at risk from ingesting this substance, including experiencing problems breathing, should call 911 immediately.

Anyone with information in relation to this investigation is asked to contact the Ottawa Police Service Drug Unit at 613-236-1222 ext. 5080.

CORNWALL Ontario – What an odd week in Cornwall.  First photog Robert Rusaw gets a million dollars worth of news coverage for the Ottawa Bluesfest after deciding Confederate Flag shorts are a fashion statement.

The photog was snapped and became a news story and topic of discussion for thousands including a local facebook hate group run by a convicted criminal pictured below wearing, you guessed it, a Confederate flag cap.

The criminal also defended Rusaw and also had the flag waving on his mobile home in Bonville at one point.

Mike Crowder, who was fired for leaking medical info at the hospital he worked for while Mike Duffy was a patient, has no problem with flying a Nazi flag, but darn those neighbors that run their lawn mowers at 11AM while he’s sleeping.

The first incarnation of the group was taken down for racism only to be rebooted by its founder within 24 hours.

Oddly enough Bernadette Clement’s(a visible minority herself)  riding association president, Jamie Labonte is an active member of the group.

I’m sure it must make Justin Trudeau proud.

The argument defending the Confederate flag is a really silly one.   I get that people don’t like to be told what to wear or do, but in this world there are things that become symbols for hate and evil.    They really are.    The Swasika was not invented by the Nazi’s, but they sure own the brand.   It is the ideals around some of these icons that inspire the weak and stupid, the sad cases where desperate people do desperate things after being inspired by such hate and evil.

Mr. Rusaw and his supporters clearly are not apologetic regarding his action or the flag with one member citing “conservative and country” idealism.

Now that’s a group that could be used to inspire tourism and economic development.

Now to our good Councilor Robert Brock Frost.   I won’t show the video he’s launched as other media outlets have because frankly I don’t wish to give him the exposure of CFN’s audience.

Arson    British Spy

Extortion  Hells Angels

Money Laundering  Illegitimate Father

Insurance Fraud  Tax Evasion

Embezzlement STD’s

Cocaine Dealer  Cocaine Smuggler

Human Trafficker Statutory Rape

Election Tampering Election Fraud

Fugitive Bankrupt

Drug Addict Loan Shark

Ex Con False identity

Brock in his video says that these are what people have said about him and more.    He deserves an award for having such a diversity of alleged sins.

What we do know is that Councilor Frost is a convicted criminal for his DUI.

We do no that his criminal lawyer offered Al Hatset, a real estate victim of his, a deal to settle a Nicaraguan Real Estate Deal.

We do know that he’s consistently lied about his affairs and admitted such lies such as his Quebec charges.

Mr. Frost at this point shouldn’t illicit much sympathy; yet here he is wanting to become the poster boy for victims of lies when he himself has participated and perpetuated such defamation.

He did in fact issue a press release for example stating that this writer made sexual advances so horrific that he couldn’t repeat them.   He failed to mention that at that meeting at the Grind he still bought a large ad deal and shortly after sponsored our 5th Anniversary event at CFN which he also appeared at and was captured on video.

He also lied about me showing up to council with a group to “beat him up” and then show up at his house.

Luckily for myself the police this time didn’t charge me, but a Justice of the Peace did grant him a hearing to gain a restraining order which was subsequently dropped and never enforced although I did have a drug officer lean on me to not do my job as a journalist and ask Mr. Frost questions via email as well as the court costs in defending the ridiculous claims.   (The gang btw was a retired CBSA officer, a minister attending council, and Rodney Rivette)

While his facebook friends like Gilles Latour, Sue Stewart, & Kevin Hargreaves may stand behind Mr. Frost what he has clearly done is not something that should illicit him any sympathy.    I mean if you can’t take the heat you get out of the kitchen, right?  Or move to Ottawa…

Brock Frost sponsoring a group for victims of defamation is like a rapist sponsoring a women’s shelter.

It’s an insult to the true victims of what goes on on the wild web in 2015.

This all comes down to the Cornwall brand and what we send as a message to the outside world.

Not one councilor or the mayor has asked Mr. Frost to step aside until his legal wranglings are cleared up.

Not one councilor or the mayor have demanded that Mr. Frost be stripped of his committees until he’s cleared.

It’s really odd how someone like Frost is still publicly supported after the things he clearly has done or how he amassed over 4,000 votes in the municipal election.  At this pace he’ll be mayor in 2018…..

Final note.  I like Dan Allaire, but what he wrote on the radio station’s website shows the Cornwall Culture and what needs to change.

“Let’s look forward. Let’s get back to the task at hand, let’s deal with city issues and ideas to improve this great city we live in. This video could have been just that…letting the constituents who voted for him know that he is committed and is ready to get back to work and put all that behind him.”

Dan the only way to move forward is to hold people accountable for the wrongs and send the right message to the community.   People have to know that there is some price to pay for behaving like Brock Frost.

What do you think dear CFN viewers?  You can post your comments below and please adhere to our comment policy.

What do you get when you mix a real estate guy who makes a client’s near $700K disappear, uses forged documents to get a local hockey team, hustles a boob to mortgage his house, and get caught lying a few more times?

Cornwall City Councilor Brock Frost who took time from kissing babies during his council run to promise to donate his full council honourarim to two local charities.

However neither charity has confirmed that he paid in full as promised.

The first up was our amazing hospice who are first refused to answer due to privacy issues.

I asked their rep that with Mr. Frost posing with a big cheque that perhaps that baby was already out with the bath water?

Mr. Frost had stated that he was giving half up front to the hospice and the second half would go to CAS.  (as if we don’t give them enough public dollars already!)

Question to the Hospice folks:

Hi XXXXX,

BREACH

Cornwall, ON – A 33-year-old Cornwall man was arrested on March 16^th, 2016 and charged with breach of recognizance for having communicated with his ex-girlfriend despite his conditions. It is alleged the man communicated with his ex-girlfriend on March 15^th, 2016 despite his conditions and police were contacted to investigate. On March 16^th, 2016 the man attended police headquarters to deal with the matter. He 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.

ASSAULT

Cornwall, ON – A 21-year-old man of no fixed address was arrested on March 16^th, 2016 and charged with assault. It is alleged during an argument on March 8^th, 2016 the man assaulted his girlfriend and police were contacted to investigate. During their 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.

DRUG WARRANT

Cornwall, ON – Claude Gareau, 66 of Cornwall was arrested on March 16^th, 2016 and charged with possession of cocaine, possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking, possession of marijuana, property obtained by crime (cash) and possession of a prohibited weapon. It is alleged the Cornwall Street Crime Unit executed a drug warrant on March 16^th, 2016 at a Cumberland Street address and located a quantity of cocaine, marijuana, Canadian currency and pepper spray. Claude Gareau was taken into custody, charged accordingly and released to appear in court on April 21^st, 2016.

ASSAULT, ASSAULT CAUSE BODILY HARM, SEXUAL ASSAULT, MISCHIEF

Cornwall, ON – As a result of an investigation by the Sexual Assault and Child Abuse Unit a 44-year-old Cornwall man was arrested on March 16^th, 2016 and charged with two counts of assault, two counts of mischief, sexual assault and assault cause bodily harm. It is alleged between August, 2015 and January, 2016 the man punched his 45-year-old girlfriend and pushed her 22-year-old daughter. He also damaged a clock and punched a hole in the wall. The man is also alleged to have pushed his girlfriend causing her to fall and seek medical attention and to have sexually assaulted her on another occasion. The man was charged accordingly and was held in custody for a bail hearing being held on March 18^th, 2016. His name was not released as it would identify the victims in the matter.

Ontario Provincial Police News Portal OPP Media Release RUSSELL COUNTY SIGNIFICANT NARCOTICS SEIZURE AND TWO ARRESTS 2016-04-06

WARRANT

Cornwall, ON – Sara McDonald, 33 and Stephen Oakes, 28 both of Cornwall were arrested and charged with possession of cocaine, possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking, property obtained by crime and possession of marijuana. It is alleged on April 26^th, 2016 members of the Cornwall Street Crime Unit executed a warrant at a Hamilton Crescent residence and located a quantity of cocaine, marijuana and Canadian currency. Both were taken into custody, charged accordingly and released to appear in court on June 7^th, 2016.

POSSESSION OF COCAINE

Cornwall, ON – Luis Rodriguez, 23 of Cornwall was arrested on April 17^th, 2016 and charged with possession of cocaine. It is alleged on April 17^th, 2016 the man was found to be in possession of cocaine while at a local bar. He was taken into custody, charged accordingly and released to appear in court on May 10^th, 2016.

WARRANT

Cornwall, ON – Chantal Turcotte, 47 of Cornwall was arrested on April 27^th, 2016 on the strength of a warrant. It is alleged the woman failed to attend court on April 21^st, 2016 and a warrant was issued for her arrest. On April 27^th, 2016 the woman was located by a member of the Cornwall Community Police Service. She was taken into custody on the strength of the warrant and held for a bail hearing.

IMPAIRED, OVER 80

Cornwall, ON – Eric Dancose, 47 of Cornwall was arrested on April 28^th, 2016 and charged with impaired operation of a motor vehicle and over 80. It is alleged on April 28^th, 2016 the man was operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol in the area of Montreal Road and Alice Street. He was taken into custody during a traffic stop, charged accordingly and released to appear in court on May 10^th, 2016.

A former  Cornwall River Queen who allegedly was dumped by the former Owner claims that disgraced fraudster Robert Brock Frost, or Rob Frost, or RB Frost, offered her cocaine and used some in her presence.

No I never dated him, I went out to eat with him a few times .. To talk about the river kings and queens… And like he would just try to get me to stay with him and .. I only ended up having one photo shoot with the girls and he was always leaving me in the dark about everything so I was confused …

The young woman, who stated she was only 18 at the time and no longer lives in Cornwall further stated to CFN:

and then when we got there he went to his room and gave me a beer and I sat down and he laid down and he tried to get me to cuddle with him and like stuff but I was creeped out because I’m only 18. And I asked him if we can just go back for a drive and then he ended up driving me straight home and on the way he said he doesent think he could have me working on his team.. And that it wasn’t personal

CFN

Where there any drugs present?

FORMER RIVER QUEEN

Yea he always did a lot of cocaine.

FORMER RIVER QUEEN 

Because he bought it from someone I’m really good friends with..

CFN

Did he offer you drugs?

FORMER RIVER QUEEN

Yes, I don’t so drugs tho

CFN

No crime in that.

FORMER RIVER QUEEN

But there is if he’s doing drugs in the back room (of a bar)

Frost resigned from council amidst his forgery and fraud pleading over the River Kings sale.   He did not respond for this story.

CFN is in the process of researching claims that Mr. Frost indulged in similar actions with other River Queens including a few that were under age.

None of these allegations have been proven to be true at this time.

Shooting Suspect Arrested with Loaded Handgun and Cocaine

(Ottawa)—At approximately 3:30pm on June 17^th, 2016, West Division patrol officers responded to a shooting call for service at a residence in the 1300 block of Meadowlands Drive. The investigation revealed that a suspect male had fired a single round into the residence and fled the area.  People were inside the residence at the time; however, nobody was injured.

While this investigation was ongoing at approximately 2200hrs, Central Division patrol officers responded to an anonymous call of a male in an apartment with a firearm in the 500 block of Prince Albert Street. Upon arrival, patrol officers encountered the armed suspect who was trying to flee the apartment. The suspect was tackled by patrol officers and a loaded semi automatic handgun as well as 180 grams of cocaine were located and seized on his person. It was then learned that this suspect was the male who was wanted for the shooting incident on Meadowlands Drive earlier in the day.

Moussa Dek OSMAN, 29 years of Ottawa has been charged with several firearm related offences in relation to the shooting incident on Meadowlands Drive as well as several firearm and drug related offences in relation to the incident on Prince Albert Street. He will appear in court on Saturday morning. 

WARRANT

Cornwall, ON – As part of ongoing investigations into illegal drug operations members of the Cornwall Community Police Street Crime Unit executed a third drug warrant on June 20^th, 2016.

On June 20^th, 2016 a warrant was executed at an Adolphus Street address and a quantity of cocaine, hydromorphone and hash oil was located. As a result of three recently executed warrants with the assistance of the OPP a quantity of cocaine, hydromorphone, hash, brass knuckles and Canadian currency  as well as “13 Crew” Motor Cycle Gang clothing was located and seized. Rodney Helmer, 42 and Jeffrey Berube, 52 were taken into custody and charged on June 17^th, 2016 and are now facing additional charges:

·         possession of cocaine

·          possession for the purpose of trafficking cocaine

·          possession of hydromorphone

·          possession for the purpose of trafficking hydromorphone

·          possession of cannabis resin (hash) over 1 gram

·          conspiracy to commit

·          

The following Cornwall residents were also charged and released to appear in court at a later date:

Jennifer Berube, 52

·         possession of cocaine

·         possession for the purpose of trafficking cocaine

·         possession of methamphetamine

·         possession of hash

·         conspiracy

·         unsafe storage of ammunition

·         property obtained by crime

Rachel Helmer, 41

·         possession of cocaine

·         possession of hash

·         possession of psilocybin

·         possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking

·         possession of property obtained by crime

·         possession of a prohibited weapon

·         conspiracy to traffic cocaine.

Francis Picken, 63

·         possession of hydromorphone

·           possession of cocaine

·          possession for the purpose of trafficking cocaine

·         possession for the purpose of trafficking hydromorphone

·         possession of hash  

ASSAULT

Cornwall, ON – A 24-year-old Cornwall woman was arrested on June 21^st, 2016 and charged with assault. It is alleged during an argument on June 21^st, 2016 the woman bit and struck her boyfriend and police were contacted to investigate. During the investigation the woman was taken into custody, charged accordingly and released to appear in court on August 9^th, 2016. Her name was not released as it would identify the victim in the matter.

BREAK AND ENTER, THREATS, ROBBERY, BREACH, ASSAULT, HARASSMENT, POSSESSION OF A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE

Cornwall, ON – A 30-year-old Cornwall man was arrested on June 21^st, 2016 and charged with assault, break and enter robbery, threats, criminal harassment and breach. It is alleged on June 21^st, 2016 the man forced his way into his ex-girlfriend’s residence and removed some property after a struggle and biting her. Police were contacted and an investigation ensued. During the investigation it was learned the man repeatedly communicated with his ex-girlfriend despite having been told not to. He was taken into custody and found to be in possession of a quantity of marijuana and in breach of a probation order. He was charged accordingly and held for a bail hearing. His name was not released as it would identify the victim in the matter.

WARRANT

Cornwall, ON – Brandon Wilson, 20 of Cornwall was arrested on June 21^st, 2016 on the strength of a warrant. It is alleged the man breached his probation order and a warrant was issued for his arrest. On June 21^st, 2016 a member of the Cornwall Community Police Service attended the Cornwall Courthouse as the man was in custody on unrelated matters. He was arrested on the strength of the warrant and turned over to court staff.

BREACH

Cornwall, ON – Jacques Allaire, 43of Cornwall was arrested on June 21^st, 2016 and charged with breach of undertaking for associating with someone known to have a criminal record and a known drug user. It is alleged while investigating an unrelated matter on June 21^st, 2016 a member of the Cornwall Community Police Service spotted the man in the company of someone known to use drugs and to have a criminal record. He was taken into custody, charged accordingly and held for a bail hearing.

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

Cornwall, ON – A 53-year-old Cornwall woman was arrested on June 21^st, 2016 and charged with assault with a weapon, threats and possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose. It is alleged during an argument on June 21^st, 2016 the woman threatened her boyfriend while holding a knife and police were contacted to investigate. 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.

THEFT UNDER $5000

Cornwall, ON – Kimberly Laird, 35 of Cornwall was arrested on June 21^st, 2016 and charged with theft under $5000. It is alleged on June 21^st, 2016 the woman entered a Second Street East store and removed merchandise making no attempt to pay for the item as she left the store. She was stopped by the Loss Prevention Officer and police were contacted. The woman was taken into custody, charged accordingly and released to appear in court on July 19^th, 2016.

POSSESSION OF COCAINE, POSSESSION FOR THE PURPOSE OF TRAFFICKING, PROPERTY OBTAINED BY CRIME

Cornwall, ON – Jody Roy, 38 of Cornwall was arrested on July 13^th, 2016 and charged with possession of cocaine, possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking and proceeds of crime. As a result of an ongoing investigation in relation to the illegal sale of drugs within the city of Cornwall, members of the Cornwall Street Crime Unit arrested Jody Roy on July 13^th, 2016 and found him to be in possession of a quantity of cocaine and cash. He was charged accordingly and released to appear in court on August 16^th, 2016.

ASSAULT, ASSAULT WITH A WEAPON, MISCHIEF, CRUELTY TO ANIMALS

Cornwall, ON – A 27-year-old Cornwall man was arrested on July 13^th, 2016 and charged with assault with a weapon, assault, mischief and cruelty to animals. It is alleged during an argument on July 13^th, 2016 the man pushed his 22-year-old girlfriend, threw a chair at her, damaged a door and kicked the family dog. 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.

MISCHIEF

Cornwall, ON – A 25-year-old Cornwall man was arrested on July 13^th, 2016 and charged with mischief. It is alleged during an argument on July 13^th, 2016 the man damaged his common-law wife’s cell phone and police were contacted to investigate. During the investigation the man was taken into custody, charged accordingly and released to appear in court on August 16^th, 2016. His name was not released as it would identify the victim in the matter.

CONTROLLED DRUGS & SUBSTANCES ACT WARRANTS EXECUTED

BREACH

Cornwall, ON – A 54-year-old Cornwall man was arrested on August 10^th, 2016 and charged with breach of undertaking for communicating with his ex-wife and for failing to keep the peace. It is alleged the man had some property delivered to his ex-wife despite being on conditions not to communicate with her. Police were contacted and an investigation ensued. On August 10^th, 2016 the man attended police headquarters to deal with the matter. He 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.

BREAK AND ENTER, MISCHIEF

Cornwall, ON – A 40-year-old Cornwall man was arrested on August 10^th, 2016 and charged with break and enter and mischief. It is alleged on August 10^th, 2016 the man forced his way in to his ex-girlfriend’s residence and damaged a phone. 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.

BREAK AND ENTER

Cornwall, ON – A 16-year-old Cornwall youth was arrested on August 10^th, 2016 and charged with break and enter and theft. It is alleged on August 5^th, 2016 the youth entered a Bergin Avenue home and removed property. Police were contacted and an investigation ensued. On August 10^th, 2016 the youth was taken into custody, charged accordingly and released to appear in court at a later date. His name was not released as per provision of the Youth Criminal Justice Act.

WARRANT

Cornwall, ON – Delores Jock, 51 of Akwesasne was arrested on August 10^th, 2016 on the strength of a warrant. It is alleged the woman failed to stop at the Port of Entry and damaged the gates at the toll booth. Police were contacted and an investigation ensued. During the investigation a warrant was obtained for the arrest of the woman. On August 10^th, 2016 the woman attended police headquarters to deal with the matter. She was taken into custody on the strength of the warrant and released to appear in court on September 27^th, 2016.

POSSESSION OF A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE

Cornwall, ON – Bryan Devarennes, 47 of Cornwall was arrested on August 10^th, 2016 and charged with possession of methamphetamine (speed). It is alleged the man was found to be in possession of a quantity of methamphetamine during a traffic stop on August 10^th, 2016. He was taken into custody, charged accordingly and released to appear in court on September 13^th, 2016.

DRUG WARRANT

Cornwall, ON – On August 9^th, 2016 members of the Cornwall Street Crime Unit executed a drug warrant at a Carleton Street address with the assistance of members of the Cornwall Emergency Response Team. As a result of the warrant a quantity of marijuana, cocaine, hash, methamphetamine and Canadian currency was located.

Wayne Bigtree, 57 of Cornwall was arrested and charged as follows:

·         Possession of cocaine

·       Possession of cocaine for the Purpose of trafficking

·       Possession of Hash 

·       Proceeds of crime  

·       Possession of marijuana 

·       Possession for the Purpose of trafficking Marijuana 

·       Cultivation of Marijuana

    Joseph Morrisette, 42 and Jennifer Crepin, 38 both of Cornwall were also arrested and charged as follows:

·         Possession of cocaine

·       Possession of cocaine for the Purpose of trafficking

·       Possession of Hash 

·       Possession of methamphetamine

·       Proceeds of crime  

·       Possession of marijuana 

All three were released to appear in court at a later date.