FRAUD ALERT

Cornwall, ON- The Cornwall Community Police Service wishes to educate our community regarding a new local fraud. The Consolidated Bottle Corporation has recently been targeted in a fraudulent cheque cashing scam. Individuals have received cheques and instructions in the mail claiming we are seeking their help in market research or other types of survey work. The Consolidated Bottle Corporation has not initiated any request or activity of this kind. These cheques are fraudulent and no attempt must be made to cash them.

Any recipients of these items are strongly urged to report this activity to the Cornwall Community Police Service or follow up with a call to the Consolidated Bottle Corporation at 416-656-7777.

The Cornwall Community Police Service is dedicated to our vision: “A Safer Cornwall, Reducing Crime Always”.

CORNWALL COMMUNITY POLICE NEWS FOR APRIL 29th 2013

DOMESTIC ASSAULT & MISCHIEF

Cornwall, ON- A 33-year-old Cornwall man was arrested on April 26th, 2013. It is alleged that on April 26th, 2013 he got into an altercation with his 28-year-old girlfriend when he assaulted her, chocked her and caused damaged to property. The victim did not require medical treatment. Police were contacted and an investigation followed. He was charged with Domestic Assault, Overcoming Resistance and Mischief. He was held in custody until court the following day. His name was not released as it may identify the victim.

DOMESTIC BREACH

Cornwall, ON- A 36-year-old Cornwall female was arrested on April 26th, 2013. She was bound by a Recognizance with the conditions of not to associate or communicate directly or indirectly with her 26-year-old ex-common-law husband and not to attend within 100 meters of his place of residence, employment, school, place of worship or any place where he may be at. It is alleged that on April 20th, 2013 she had contact with the said person. Police were contacted and an investigation followed. She was charged with 2 counts of Fail to Comply with Recognizance and held in custody until court the following day. Her name was not released as it would identify the victim.

ASSAULT

Cornwall, ON- Eric Benoit, 55 of Cornwall was arrested on April 26th, 2013. It is alleged that he got into an altercation with a 46-year-old neighbouring resident when he assaulted her. The victim suffered minor injuries. Police were contacted and an investigation followed. He was charged with Assault and released to appear in court on May 14th, 2013.

IMPAIRED OPERATION & OVER 80

Cornwall, ON- Tyler Lalonde, 21 of Lunenburg was arrested shortly before 2:00 am on April 27th, 2013. It is alleged that he was found operating a motor vehicle on First Street while under the influence of alcohol. He was charged with Impaired Operation of a motor vehicle and Over 80. He was released to appear in court on May 9th, 2013.

ASSAULT & BREACH

Cornwall, ON- David Campbell, 40 of Cornwall was arrested on April 27th, 2013. He was bound by a Probation Order with the conditions of keep the peace and be of good behaviour. It is alleged that shortly after midnight on April 24th, 2013, he assaulted a 23-year-old male acquaintance. This victim was transported to hospital with non life threatening injuries. He was charged with Assault and Breach of Probation Order. He was released to appear in court on June 4th, 2013.

PUBLIC MISCHIEF

Cornwall, ON- William Turner, 30 of Cornwall was arrested on April 27th, 2013. It is alleged that on April 27th, 2013 he contacted 9-1-1 several times and provided false information. Police investigated the incident and charged him with Public Mischief. He was released to appear in court on May 21st, 2013.

THREATS

Cornwall, ON- Ashley Proulx, 18 of Cornwall was arrested on April 17th, 2013. It i alleged that on April 26th, 2013 she uttered a death threat to a 14-year-old female youth. Police were contacted and an investigation followed. She was charged with Utter a Death Threat and released to appear in court on May 21st, 2013.

DOMESTIC ASSAULT & THREATS

Cornwall, ON- A 51-year-old Cornwall man was arrested on April 28th, 2013. It is alleged that on April 28th, 2013 he got into an altercation with his 49-year-old girlfriend when he assaulted her. A short time later, he got into a second altercation with her and assaulted her again. He also threaten to harm her and to cause damage to property. The victim did not require medical treatment. Police were contacted and an investigation followed. He was charged with 2 counts of Domestic Assault, Utter Threats to cause death and Utter Threats to cause damage to property. He was held in custody until court the following day. His name was not released as it would identify the victim.