In the week of October 26th to November 02nd, Hawkesbury Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers responded to 160 occurrences. No break and enter incident was reported in the last week. Three incidents of assault and three incidents of theft were reported. In the last week, officers investigated one impaired driving related incident. Out of these 160 occurrences, 18 concluded with charges.
TRAFFIC STOP LEADS TO FIREARM AND DRUG SEIZURE
(ALFRED-PLANTAGENET, ON) – On October 26th, shortly before 9:30 pm, Hawkesbury OPP officers, Stephanie Fortin-Provost and Marc Lauzon intercepted a 2010 Toyota Camry on County Road 17 in Alfred.
During the execution of the traffic stop, the driver was found in possession of illicit drugs. Cannabis Marijuana, baggies, packaging and money was found in his vehicle.
Consequently, the driver, Bilaal MOHAMMED (29 yrs) of Sainte-Genevieve, Quebec was arrested and charged under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act with the following section:
– 5(2) Poss of a Schedule II substance for the purpose of Trafficking- under 3 kg
The street value of the seized Cannabis Marijuana is estimated at $1,540.
Further investigation revealed that the driver was carrying a loaded handgun on his person. He was then charged under the Criminal Code of Canada with the following sections:
– 88 Possession of Prohibited device or ammunition for Dangerous Purpose
– 90 Carrying concealed weapon
– 91(1) Unauthorized possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm
– 94 Occupant of motor vehicle knowing there was prohibited or restricted weapon
– 95(b) Possession of Prohibited or Restricted Firearm/ammunition
– 354(1)(a) Possession Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000 – in Canada
The driver was also charged under the Highway Traffic Act with the following sections:
– 62(19) Improper number plate light
– 73(1)(a) Windshield obstructed
He was not released and kept for a bail hearing scheduled the next day on October 27th, 2015 at L’Orignal court.
TRAFFIC STOP = DRUGS SEIZURE
(ALFRED-PLANTAGENET, ON) – In the night of October 28th, shortly after midnight,
Constables Stephanie Fortin-Provost and Marc Lauzon intercepted a 2003 Pontiac Sunfire on Concession Road 4 in Alfred-Plantagenet.
Interaction with the driver resulted in the discovery of illicit drugs which included Marijuana, Speed and Ecstasy, with an estimated street value of $1,793.
The driver, Carl PROULX (37 yrs) of Kipling Street in Hawkesbury was arrested and charged under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act with the following sections:
– 4(1) Possession of a Schedule I Substance – Methamphetamine
– 4(1) Possession of a Schedule II substance-Cannabis Marihuana – over 30 grams
– 4(1) Possession of a Schedule I Substance- Other Drugs
– 4(1) Possession of a Schedule I Substance- Methylenedioxyamphetamine (Ecstasy)
Further investigation revealed that the driver was also in breach of court conditions. He was consequently charged under the Criminal Code of Canada with the following section:
– 733.1(1) Fail to Comply with Probation Order
He was later released and scheduled to appear at court on December 09th, 2015 in L’Orignal.
UPDATE – STOLEN SAFE WITH ARCHIVES FOUND IN GRENVILLE, QC
(EAST HAWKESBURY, ON) – On Friday October 30th, the Hawkesbury Crime Unit of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) retrieved a safe located in a ditch of a rural area in Grenville, Quebec. The investigation revealed that the safe belongs to the St-Joachim Church in Chute-A-Blondeau in East Hawkesbury which had been victim of a break & enter in September 2015.
The recovered safe was heavily damaged by the culprits who tried to access its content without success. It is believed that the content could possibly be damaged by water infiltration.
The OPP Forensic Identification Services assisted in the investigation.
The safe and its content have been returned to the St-Joachim Church.
The Hawkesbury OPP Crime Unit is still investigating.
Anyone with information about this matter is asked to contact the Crime Unit at the Hawkesbury OPP Detachment at 613-632-2729 or 1-888-310-1122.
IMPAIRED DRIVER
(EAST HAWKESBURY, ON) – In the night of November 01st, shortly after 1:30 am, Hawkesbury OPP officers responded to a single motor vehicle collision that occurred on Pattee Road near County Road 17 in East Hawkesbury.
The driver had lost control of his 2011 black Ford Escape when approaching a curve, ending up in the ditch. The driver did not sustain any injuries.
Constable Walter Vandergoten investigated the incident.
Interaction with the male driver gave the officer reason to believe that he had operated his motor vehicle with blood alcohol content over 80 mgs.
Consequently, the driver, Daniel TREMBLAY (36 yrs) of East Hawkesbury, was arrested and charged under the Criminal Code of Canada with the following section:
– 253(1)(b) Driving with More than 80 mgs of Alcohol in Blood.
He was also charged under the Highway Traffic Act with the following section:
– 130 Careless Driving
He was later released and scheduled to appear at court on November 18th, 2015 in L’Orignal.
DOMESTIC INVESTIGATION
(CHAMPLAIN, ON) – On Sunday evening November 01st, shortly before 11:00 pm, Hawkesbury OPP officers responded to a report of a domestic situation at a residence on County Road 17 in Champlain Township.
Investigation revealed that the adult male was in contravention of conditions imposed from previous incidents, as he attended his ex-girlfriend’s residence and was intoxicated.
A 32-year-old male from Champlain was arrested and charged under the Criminal Code of Canada with the following section:
– 145(3) Fail to Comply with Undertaking (3 counts)
He was not released and kept for a bail hearing scheduled the next day on November 02nd, 2015 at L’Orignal court. The name of the accused person is being withheld in order to protect the identity of the victim.
If you have information about any criminal matters, please call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or call the Hawkesbury O.P.P. at 613-632-2729 or 1-888-310-1122. Persons giving tips to Crime Stoppers that lead to an arrest may be eligible for a cash reward. Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to Call Display. Your call will stay anonymous and your presence won’t be needed in court. Tips can also be sent via text message and e-mail. For more information visit the National Capital Crime Stoppers’ website at www.CrimeStoppers.ca .