A Voice from the Eastern Door
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Cornwall, ON – Nash Oakes, 27, of Akwesasne, was arrested on Oct. 24, 2024, and charged with two counts of fail to comply with probation order and two counts of operation while prohibited. It is alleged on Oct. 24, 2024, the man was bound by two separate probation orders with the relevant condition to keep the peace and be of good behaviour. It is also alleged on this date, the man was bound by two separate driving prohibition orders to not operate a motor vehicle. On Oct. 24, 2024, the man was taken into custody by members of the Canada B...
WARRANT Cornwall, ON – A 17-year-old youth from Hogansburg, NY, was arrested on Oct. 16, 2024, on the strength of an outstanding warrant. It is alleged on March 24, 2024, the youth was scheduled to attend court and failed to do so. A warrant was issued for his arrest. On Oct. 16, 2024, the youth was taken into custody by members of the Canada Border Services Agency and subsequently turned over to the CPS. The warrant was executed and the youth was held for a bail hearing. His name was not released as per the provisions of the Youth Criminal J...
Cornwall, ON – A 17-year-old youth of St. Regis, Quebec, was arrested on Oct. 10, 2024, and charged with assault. It is alleged on Sept. 26, 2024, the youth assaulted another individual known to her. Police were contacted and an investigation ensued. On Oct. 10, 2024, the youth attended police headquarters to address the matters. She was taken into custody, charged accordingly, and held for a bail hearing. Her name was not released as per the provisions of the Youth Criminal Justice Act....
ASSAULT Cornwall, ON – Kananakehneh Green, 33, of Cornwall, was arrested on Oct. 5, 2024, and charged with assault. It is alleged on Oct. 5, 2024, the man assaulted an individual at a Ninth Street East business. Police were contacted and an investigation ensued. The man was located, taken into custody and charged accordingly. He was released to appear in court on Nov. 14, 2024. Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police On September 23, 2024, Theresa M. Fox, 58 of Akwesasne, was issued a Tribal Citation for Speeding. Fox was given a return court date t...
VOYEURISM, INDECENT ACT, INDECENT EXPOSURE Cornwall, ON – Johnny Sawatis, 38, of Cornwall, was arrested on Sept. 18, 2024, and charged with the following: Two counts of voyeurism Indecent act Indecent exposure to a person under 16 years of age On Sept. 17, 2024, the man is alleged to have committed voyeurism and an indecent act with a person under the age of 16. Police were contacted and an investigation ensued. On Sept, 18, 2024, the man was located by police. He was taken into custody, charged accordingly and held for a bail hearing. R...
WARRANT Cornwall, ON – James White, 72, of Akwesasne, was arrested on Sept. 11, 2024, on the strength of an outstanding warrant. It is alleged on April 4, 2023, the man was scheduled to appear in court and failed to do so. A warrant was issued for his arrest. On Sept. 11, 2024, the man was taken into custody by members of the Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service and subsequently turned over to the CPS. The warrant was executed, and the man was released to appear in court on Oct. 17, 2024. THEFT FROM MAIL Cornwall, ON – Clarissa Square, 31, of Cor...
REFUSAL Cornwall, ON – Leigh Beauvais, 31, of Kahnawake, QC, was arrested on Sept. 6, 2024, and charged with failure or refusal to comply with demand. On Sept. 6, 2024, the woman attended the Port of Entry and was investigated by members of the Canada Border Services Agency for operating her vehicle under the influence of alcohol. While police were conducting an impaired operation investigation, the woman allegedly refused to comply with the demand to complete a standardized field sobriety test. She was subsequently turned over to the CPS. T...
WARRANT Cornwall, ON – Kahiio Cree, 28, of Hogansburg, NY, was arrested on April 8, 2024, on the strength of an outstanding warrant. It is alleged on March 21, 2024, the man was scheduled to attend court and failed to do so. A warrant was issued for his arrest. On April 8, 2024, the man attended the Port of Entry and was taken into custody by members of the Canada Border Services Agency. He was turned over to the CPS and the warrant was executed. The man was released to appear in court on May 6, 2024....
WARRANT, SHOPLIFTING Cornwall, ON – Jordan Smoke, 32, of Cornwall, was arrested on March 21, 2024, on the strength of an outstanding warrant and charged with theft under $5,000. It is alleged on Feb. 6, 2024, the man attended a Second Street East business, selected merchandise and left the store without making an attempt to pay for the item. Police were contacted and an investigation ensued. A warrant was issued for his arrest. On March 21, 2024, the man attended police headquarters to address the matter. The warrant was executed and he was r...
FAIL TO COMPLY, SHOPLIFTING Cornwall, ON – William King, 57, of Cornwall was arrested on March 12, 2024, and charged with fail to comply with appearance notice, nine counts of fail to comply with recognizance and two counts of theft under $5,000. It is alleged: On Feb. 2, 2024, the man was scheduled to attend police headquarters for fingerprints and failed to do so. On March 6, 2024, the man was bound by a recognizance with the relevant conditions to keep the peace and be of good behavior and to not attend a Ninth Street West business. It is a...
WARRANT Cornwall, ON – Christopher Degonzaque, 51, of Akwesasne, was arrested on March 10, 2024, on the strength of an outstanding warrant. It is alleged on March 4, 2024, the man breached his conditional sentence order, and a warrant was issued for his arrest. On March 10, 2024, the man was taken into custody by a Canada Services Border Agency officer and turned over to the CPS. The warrant was executed, and he was held for a bail hearing....
WARRANT, FAIL TO COMPLY Cornwall, ON – A 36-year-old Akwesasne woman was arrested on Feb. 28, 2024, on the strength of an outstanding warrant. It is alleged on Sept. 29, 2023, the woman was bound by a release order with the relevant condition to not contact or communicate with her ex-boyfriend. It is alleged on this date; the woman contacted the man. Police were contacted and an investigation ensued. A warrant was issued for her arrest. On Feb. 28, 2024, the woman was located, and the warrant was executed. She was held for a bail h...
WARRANT Cornwall, ON – A 16-year-old youth from St. Regis, QC, was arrested on Feb. 14, 2024, on the strength of an outstanding warrant. It is alleged the youth was scheduled to attend court on Sept. 28, 2023, and failed to do so. A warrant was issued for his arrest. On Feb. 14, 2024, the youth was taken into custody at the Port of Entry by Canada Border Services Agency officers and turned over to members of CPS. The warrant was executed, and he was released to appear in court on at a later date. His name was not released as per the p...
WARRANT Cornwall, ON – Danielle Smoke, 40, of Akwesasne, was arrested on Feb. 6, 2024, on the strength of an outstanding warrant. It is alleged on Dec. 13, 2022, the woman attended the Port of Entry and operated her vehicle in a dangerous manner after being requested to stop. Police were contacted and an investigation ensued. A warrant was issued for her arrest. On Feb. 6, 2024, the woman attended the Port of entry and was taken into custody by Canada Border Services Agency officers. She was turned over to the CPS, the warrant was executed, a...
OPERATION WHILE PROHIBITED Cornwall, ON – Aronhientha Benedict-Oakes, 27, of Akwesasne, was arrested on Jan. 30, 2024, and charged with two counts of operation while prohibited. On Jan. 30, 2024, the man was held in custody at the Canada Border Services Agency, before being turned over to the CPS. He was taken into custody, charged accordingly and released to appear in court on March 7, 2024. WARRANT Cornwall, ON – William King, 57, of Cornwall, was arrested on Feb. 2, 2024, on the strength of an outstanding warrant. It is alleged on Nov. 20,...
BREACH OF RECOGNIZANCE Cornwall, ON – A 53-year-old Akwesasne woman was arrested on Jan. 23, 2024 and charged with fail to comply with breach of recognizance. It is alleged on Dec. 18, 2023, the woman was bound by a recognizance with the relevant condition to not contact her son. It is alleged, the woman was in contact with him. Police were contacted and an investigation ensued. On Jan. 23, 2024, the woman was held in custody by the Canada Border Services Agency, which turned her over to the Cornwall Police Service. The woman was taken into c...
SHOPLIFTING Cornwall, ON – Tyler Gray, 36, of Akwesasne, was arrested on Jan. 10, 2024, and charged with theft under $5,000. It is alleged on Oct. 21, 2023, the man attended a Second Street West business, selected merchandise and left the store without making an attempt to pay for the items. Police were contacted and an investigation ensued. On Jan. 10, 2024, the man was located, taken into custody and charged accordingly. He was released to appear in court on Feb. 22, 2024. FAIL TO COMPLY, SHOPLIFTING Cornwall, ON – Tina Benedict, 59, of Akw...
WARRANT, ASSAULT, ASSAULT WITH A WEAPON Cornwall, ON – Kandy Pierce, 30, of Cornwall, was arrested on Dec. 27, 2023, on the strength of an outstanding warrant and charged with assault with a weapon and assault causing bodily harm. It is alleged that on Oct. 9, 2023, the woman was bound by a release order with the relevant conditions to notify police of any change of address and to reside at a specific address. She failed to do so. Police were contacted and an investigation ensued. A warrant was issued for her arrest. It is also alleged that o...
St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Police Blotter On October 23, 2023, Christopher A. Belile, 35, of Massena was apprehended on a bench warrant and released to the New York State Police for processing. On October 25, 2023, Gary W. Cole 61 of Akwesasne was arrested and charged with Aggravated Unlicensed Operation Of A Motor Vehicle And Inadequate Headlights. Cole was released on New York State citations returnable to Bombay Town Court for November 14 2023 at 5pm. On October 25, 2023, Courtney E. Gollinger, 49 of Akwesasne was charged with Aggravated...
THEFT UNDER $5000 Cornwall, ON – Peter Francis, 39, of Akwesasne, was arrested on October 18th, 2023, and charged with theft under $5000. It is alleged that on or about April 20th, 2023, the man rented equipment and never returned it to the business. Police were contacted and an investigation ensued. On October 18th, 2023, the man was located by the Ontario Provincial Police and taken into custody. He was charged accordingly and released to appear in court on November 30th, 2023....
WARRANT Cornwall, ON – Tekonwasterihatah Ransom, was arrested on September 2nd, 2023, on the strength of an outstanding warrant. It is alleged that on August 10th, 2023, the woman was scheduled to attend court and failed to do so. A warrant was issued for her arrest. On September 2nd, 2023, the woman was located, and the warrant was executed. She was held for a bail hearing. DRIVING WHILE PROHIBITED Cornwall, ON – Aleah Thompson, 28, of Akwesasne, was arrested on September 3rd, 2023, and charged with driving while prohibited. It is alleged tha...
IMPAIRED BY DRUGS Cornwall, ON – Leighann Neff, 41, of Akwesasne, was arrested on July 3rd, 2023, and charged with impaired operation. It is alleged that on July 3rd, 2023, the woman was operating her vehicle under the influence of drugs. She was taken into custody, charged accordingly, and released to appear in court on July 18th, 2023. WARRANT, SHOPLIFTING Cornwall, ON – Gregory David, 34, of no fixed address, was arrested on July 3rd, 2023, on the strength of an outstanding warrant and charged with one count of theft under $5000. It is all...
BREACH OF RELEASE ORDER Cornwall, ON – John Wesley Cook, 44, of Akwesasne, was arrested on April 15th, 2023, and charged with one count of breach of release order. It is alleged that on April 15th, 2023, the man was bound by a relevant condition to remain in his residence at all times. On this date, police located the man outside of his residence and an investigation ensued. The man was taken into custody, charged accordingly, and held for a bail hearing....
IMPAIRED, OVER 80 Cornwall, ON – Connie Mitchell, 53, of Akwesasne was arrested on March 22nd, 2023 and charged with impaired operation of a motor vehicle and over 80. It is alleged the woman was operating a motor vehicle while impaired by alcohol, when she was stopped at the Port of Entry. Police were contacted and an investigation ensued. During the investigation, she was taken into custody, charged accordingly and released to appear in court on April 11th, 2023....
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BREAK AND ENTER, MISCHIEF OVER $5000 Cornwall, ON – Dustin George, 33, of Akwesasne was arrested on January 12th, 2023 and charged with break and enter, as well as mischief over $5000. It is alleged on May 20th, 2022, the man entered a boat that did not belong to him in the area of 200 Water Street and caused numerous damages to the boat. Police were contacted and an investigation ensued. On January 12th, 2023, a member of the Cornwall Police Service attended the courthouse as the man was in c...
IMPAIRED Cornwall, ON – Kandy Pierce, 29, of Akwesasne was arrested on January 6th, 2023 and charged with impaired operation of a motor vehicle. It is alleged on January 6th, 2023, the woman was operating a motor vehicle while impaired by drug in the area of St. Felix Street. Police located the vehicle and an investigation ensued. During the investigation, the woman was taken into custody, charged accordingly and released to appear in court on January 26th, 2023....
WARRANT, ASSAULT WITH A WEAPON, POSSESSION OF A WEAPON FOR A DANGEROUS PURPOSE, RESIST POLICE Cornwall, ON – Starr Hill, 32, of Akwesasne was arrested on December 17th, 2022 on the strength of a warrant for breaching her conditional sentence order. She was also charged with assault with a weapon, possession of a weapon for dangerous purpose and resist police. It is alleged on December 17th, 2022, the woman approached someone known to her and pointed a knife at the individual. Police were contacted and an investigation ensued. The woman was t...
DRIVING WHILE PROHIBITED Cornwall, ON – Lorel Thompson, 41, of Akwesasne was arrested on December 9th, 2022, and charged with two counts of driving while prohibited. It is alleged that on December 9th, 2022, the woman attended the Port of Entry and was taken into custody by the Border Services Officer for driving while prohibited. Police were contacted and an investigation ensued. Investigation revealed the woman was bound by a driving prohibition with the relevant conditions to not operate a motor vehicle and to complete a remedial course b...
WARRANTS Cornwall, ON – Michelle David, 36, of Cornwall was arrested on November 29th, 2022 on the strength of multiple warrants. It is alleged on February 23rd, 2022, the woman failed to attend police headquarters for fingerprints and further failed to attend court on April 14th, 2022 for a fraud offence. It is further alleged on September 10th, 2022, the woman attended a Second Street business and removed merchandise, making no attempt to pay for the merchandise as she left the store. Police were contacted and warrants were issued for her a...
Bombay Man arrested on Sex Offense Charges On November 25, State Police arrested Joseph A. Waite, 52 of Bombay, NY for Criminal Sex Act 2nd, Forcible Touching, and Endangering the welfare of a child. Waite is charged with having sexual conduct/contact with a female less than seventeen years of age on September 12, 2022, in the town of Peru. He was arraigned in Town of Peru Court on November 25, 2022, and released on his own recognizance....
SHOPLIFTING Cornwall, ON – William King, 56, of Cornwall was arrested on November 22nd, 2022 and charged with theft under $5000. It is alleged on November 22nd, 2022, the man attended a Ninth Street business and removed merchandise, making no attempt to pay for the merchandise as he left the store. He was stopped by Loss Prevention Officer and police were contacted. During the investigation, he was taken into custody, charged accordingly and released to appear in court on December 29th, 2022. W...
BREACH Cornwall, ON – Dillion Johnson, 28, of Snye, QC was arrested on November 10th, 2022 and charged with breach of release order for having contact with a certain person. It is alleged on November 10th, 2022, while stopped at the Canadian Port of Entry, the man was located in the company of someone he has conditions of no contact with and police were contacted. During the investigation, he was taken into custody, charged accordingly and released to appear in court on December 22nd, 2022. O...
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IMPAIRED, OVER 80, FAIL TO STOP AFTER AN ACCIDENT Cornwall, ON – Sasha Colon, 32, of Cornwall was arrested on October 31st, 2022 and charged with impaired operation of a motor vehicle, over 80, and failure to stop after an accident. It is alleged on October 31st, 2022, the woman was operating a motor vehicle while impaired by alcohol when she struck a parked vehicle in the area of Baldwin Avenue and attempted to flee the area. Police were contacted and an investigation ensued. During the i...
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Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police Department Citations and Arrests (See Pictures) ASSAULT Cornwall, ON – Darrell Herne Jr., 32, of Cornwall was arrested on October 4th, 2022 and charged with assault. It is alleged on October 4th, 2022, the man assaulted someone known to him during an altercation and the police were contacted to investigate. During the investigation, the man was taken into custody, charged accordingly and held for a bail hearing....
SHOPLIFTING, BREACH Cornwall, ON – Clarissa Square, 29, of Cornwall was arrested on September 28th, 2022 and charged with theft under $5000 and breach of probation for failing to keep the peace. It is alleged on September 28th, the woman attended a Ninth Street business and removed merchandise, making no attempt to pay for the merchandise as she left the store. She was stopped by Loss Prevention Officer and police were contacted. During the investigation, she was taken into custody, charged accordingly and released to appear in court on N...
FAIL TO ATTEND COURT Cornwall, ON – John Logan, 38, of Akwesasne was arrested on September 22nd, 2022 and charged with failing to attend court. It is alleged on September 20th, 2022, the man failed to attend court for a drive while disqualified offence and police were contacted to investigate. On September 22nd, 2022, he attended police headquarters to deal with the matter. He was taken into custody, charged accordingly and released to appear in court on October 27th, 2022. BREAK AND ENTER Cornwall, ON – Steven Hopps, 49, of Cornwall, was arr...
OPERATION WHILE PROHIBITED Cornwall, ON – Mark Thomas, 62, of Akwesasne was arrested on September 18th, 2022 and charged with operation while prohibited and breach of probation for operating a motor vehicle and failing to keep the peace. It is alleged on September 18th, 2022, the man was operating a motor vehicle, despite being prohibited from doing so, while stopped at the Canadian Port of Entry. Police were contacted and took the man into custody. He was charged accordingly and released to a...
FLIGHT FROM POLICE, DANGEROUS OPERATION OF A MOTOR VEHICLE Cornwall, ON – Tekonwasterihatah Ransom, 38, of Akwesasne was arrested on September 9th, 2022 and charged with flight from police and dangerous operation of a motor vehicle. It is alleged on August 18th, 2022, while police were conducting a traffic stop, the woman fled in her vehicle from police and was operating the vehicle in a dangerous manner. On September 9th, 2022, she was taken into custody, charged accordingly and released to app...
IMPAIRED BY DRUG Cornwall, ON – Matteas Thompson, 20, of Hogansburg, NY was arrested on September 2nd, 2022 and charged with impaired operation of a motor vehicle by drug. It is alleged on September 2nd; the man was operating a motor vehicle while impaired by drug while stopped at the Canadian Port of Entry. Police were contacted and an investigation ensued. During the investigation, he was taken into custody, charged accordingly and released to appear in court on September 29th, 2022. W...
BREACH Cornwall, ON – Albert Jocko, 31, of Cornwall was arrested on August 26th, 2022 and charged with breach of release order for failing to remain in his residence. It is alleged during the early morning hours on August 26th, 2022, the man was located outside of his residence, despite his conditions, during a traffic stop. An investigation ensued and the man was subsequently taken into custody, charged accordingly and held for a bail hearing. BREACH Cornwall, ON – Clarissa Square, 29, of Cornwall was arrested on August 26th, 2022 and cha...
OPERATION WHILE PROHIBITED, BREACH Cornwall, ON – Timothy Oakes, 31, of Akwesasne was arrested on August 18th, 2022 and charged with operation while prohibited and breach of probation order for failing to keep the peace. It is alleged on August 18th, 2022, the man was operating a motor vehicle while prohibited from doing so when he was stopped at the Canadian Port of Entry. Police were contacted and an investigation ensued. During the investigation, he was taken into custody, charged a...
OPERATION WHILE PROHIBITED Cornwall, ON – John Logan, 37, of Akwesasne was arrested on August 10th, 2022 and charged with operation while prohibited. It is alleged on August 10th, while stopped at the Port of Entry, the man was observed to be operating a motor vehicle, despite being prohibited from doing so. Police were contacted and an investigation ensued. During the investigation, he was taken into custody, charged accordingly and released to appear in court on September 20th, 2...
WARRANT, THEFT UNDER $5000, BREACH Cornwall, ON – Braydon Barilko, 21, of Cornwall was arrested on August 7th, 2022 on the strength of a warrant for breaching his conditional sentence order. He was also charged with theft under $5000 and breach of probation for failing to keep the peace. It is alleged on July 24th, 2022, the man attended a Ninth Street business and removed merchandise, making no attempt to pay for the merchandise as he left the store. Police were contacted and an investigation ensued. On August 7th, 2022, police located the m...
WARRANTS, BREACH OF PROBATION Cornwall, ON – Clarissa Square, 29, of Cornwall was arrested on July 28th, 2022, and charged with five counts of breach of probation and one count of failing to attend for prints. She was also arrested on the strength of two outstanding warrants. It is alleged that on May 26th, 2022, the woman was bound by a probation order with the relevant condition to keep the peace and be of good behavior and on this date, the woman was scheduled to attend police headquarters to be fingerprinted and failed to do so. It is a...
WARRANTS Cornwall, ON – Martika Smoke Thompson, 32, of Cornwall, was arrested on July 22nd, 2022, on the strength of outstanding warrants. It is alleged that on November 15th, 2021, the woman was scheduled to appear for court and failed to do so. A warrant was issued. Furthermore, it is alleged that on November 30th, 2021, the woman was scheduled to attend court and failed to do so. A warrant was issued. Furthermore, on April 14th, 2022, it is alleged that the woman was bound by a release order with conditions to reside at a certain address a...
BREACH Cornwall, ON – A 26-year-old Akwesasne man was arrested on July 1st, 2022 and charged with two counts of breach of undertaking and two counts of breach of release order for contacting his ex-girlfriend and being within a certain distance of her. It is alleged on July 1st, the man was located by police to be in the company of his ex-girlfriend, despite his conditions. An investigation ensued and the man was subsequently taken into custody, charged accordingly and held for a bail hearing. His name was not released as it would identify t...
DOMESTIC ASSAULT, BREACH Cornwall, ON – A 26-year-old Akwesasne man was arrested on June 19th, 2022 and charged with domestic assault and breach of probation for contacting his girlfriend and being within a certain distance of her. It is alleged on June 8th, 2022, the man had attended his girlfriend’s residence, despite his conditions and an altercation ensued. During the altercation, the man allegedly assaulted his girlfriend and police were contacted. On June 19th, 2022, he was taken into custody, charged accordingly and released to app...
FAIL TO ATTEND COURT, BREACH Cornwall, ON – Brett Benedict, 33, of St. Regis, QC was arrested on June 8th, 2022 and charged with failing to attend court, as well as breach of probation for possessing a weapon and failing to keep the peace. It is alleged on May 31st, 2022 the man failed to attend court and police were contacted to investigate. On June 8th, 2022, the man was taken into custody, at which time he was found to be in possession of knife, despite his conditions. He was charged accordingly and held for a bail hearin...
On the afternoon of June 2nd at 3:09pm, the reception desk at Kateri School received a phone call from an unknown individual who made a threat against the school. Fortunately, classes were already dismissed at the time of the call. Officers immediately moved to secure the building and ensure the safety of those still inside the school. At 3:08pm, Karonhianónhnha school received a suspicious call from the same phone number as the caller to Kateri School. The caller did not say anything, and the receptionist disconnected the call. The Kahnawake P...
WARRANT Cornwall, ON – Clarissa Square, 28, of Cornwall, was arrested on May 30th, 2022, on the strength of an outstanding warrant. The woman was bound by a probation order with the relevant conditions to keep the peace and be of good behavior and to not attend a Water Street business. It is alleged on May 3rd, 2022, the woman was located at the Water Street business she was prohibited from attending. Police were contacted and a warrant was issued for her arrest. On May 30th, 2022, the woman was located on an unrelated matter and the warrant w...
WARRANT, OPERATION WHILE PROHIBITED Cornwall, ON – Steven Hopps, 49, of Cornwall was arrested on May 18th, 2022 on the strength of a warrant. He was also charged with operation while prohibited. It is alleged on February 21st, 2022, the man took a cell phone from someone known to him, without their permission, and a warrant was issued for his arrest. It is further alleged on May 11th, 2022, the man had been operating a motor vehicle while prohibited from doing so. On May 18th, 2022, the man was taken into custody on the strength of the w...
BREACH Cornwall, ON – A 49-year-old man of Akwesasne was arrested on May 12th, 2022 and charged with breaching his release order. The man is bound by a release order with conditions to not contact his ex-girlfriend or be any place she may be. It is alleged that on May 12th, 2022, the man attended his ex-girlfriend’s residence and police were contacted. During the investigation, the man was taken into custody, charged accordingly, and held for a bail hearing. His name was not released as it could identify the victim in the mat...
SEXUAL ASSAULT, ASSAULT PEACE OFFICER, BREACH Cornwall, ON – John Sawatis, 42, of Cornwall was arrested on May 5th, 2022 and charged with sexual assault, assault peace officer, and breach of undertaking for failing to keep the peace. It is alleged on May 5th, 2022, while in custody at the courthouse on an unrelated matter, the man inappropriately touched a peace officer and an investigation ensued. During the investigation, he was charged accordingly and remained in custody to await a bail hearing. WARRANTS, DRIVE WHILE PROHIBITED Cornwall, O...
WARRANT, THEFT UNDER $5000 X 2, FRAUD UNDER $5000, POSSESSION OF PROPERTY OBTAINED BY CRIME, UTTER FORGED DOCUMENT, BREACH Cornwall, ON – John Sawatis, 42, of Cornwall was arrested on May 1st, 2022 on the strength of a warrant for failing to attend court on March 31st, 2022. He was also charged with the following: · Theft under $5000 x 2 · Fraud under $5000 x 2 · Possession of property obtained by crime · Utter forged document · Breach of probation x 4 (for possessing alcohol and failing to keep the peace) It is alleged on February 28th,...
DOMESTIC MISCHIEF, ASSAULT, ASSAULT WITH A WEAPON Cornwall, ON – A 49-year-old Akwesasne man was arrested on April 23rd, 2022 and charged with domestic mischief, assault and assault with a weapon. It is alleged on April 23rd, 2022, the man damaged a window and door in his ex-girlfriend’s residence, as well as assaulted someone known to him and threw a knife at the person. Police were contacted and an investigation ensued. During the investigation, the man was taken into custody, charged accordingly and released to appear in court on June 28t...
SHOPLIFTING Cornwall, ON – Kathleen David, 52, of St. Regis, QC was arrested on April 13th, 2022 and charged with theft under $5000. It is alleged on April 13th, 2022, the woman attended a Ninth Street business and removed merchandise, making no attempt to pay for the merchandise as she left the store. She was stopped by Loss Prevention Officer and police were contacted. During the investigation, she was taken into custody, charged accordingly and released to appear in court on June 23rd, 2022....
OPERATION WHILE PROHIBITED, BREACH Cornwall, ON – Blade Oakes, 22, of Akwesasne was arrested on April 6th, 2022 and charged with operation while prohibited and breach of probation for failing to keep the peace. It is alleged on April 6th, 2022, the man was operating a motor vehicle while prohibited from doing so. He was taken into custody while stopped at the Port of Entry, charged accordingly and released to appear in court on June 23rd, 2022. WARRANT Cornwall, ON – Starr Hill, 31, of Akwesasne was arrested on April 11th, 2022 on the str...
WARRANT Cornwall, ON – Simon Arow, 30, of Snye, QC was arrested on March 31st, 2022 on the strength of a warrant. It is alleged the man had breached his release order by failing to reside at an approved address and failing to notify his bail supervision program of the address. Police were contacted and a warrant was issued for his arrest. On March 31st, 2022, he was taken into custody on the strength of the warrant while stopped at the Port of Entry. The warrant was executed, and he was released to appear in court on June 14th, 2022. WARRANT, B...
OBSTRUCT POLICE, BREACH Cornwall, ON – Blaze Oakes, 27, of Akwesasne was arrested on March 18th, 2022 and charged with obstruct police and breach of probation for failing to keep the peace. It is alleged on March 18th, 2022, while stopped at the Port of Entry, the man fled from his vehicle, despite being involved in an unrelated police investigation. Police were contacted and took the man into custody. He was charged accordingly and released to appear in court on May 31st, 2022....
WARRANTS Cornwall, ON – A 23-year-old Akwesasne man was arrested on March 11th, 2022 on the strength of multiple warrants. It is alleged on December 29th, 2021, the man left his residence, despite the conditions of his release order and attempted to assault someone known to him with an edged weapon. It is further alleged on February 26th, 2022, the man assaulted his mother and made threats to harm her. Police were contacted and warrants were issued for his arrest. On March 11th, 2022, he was taken into custody on the strength of the warrants a...
BREACH Cornwall, ON – A 41-year-old Akwesasne man was arrested on March 4th, 2022 and charged with breach of undertaking for contacting his wife. It is alleged on March 4th, 2022, the man was observed in a vehicle with his wife, despite the conditions of his undertaking, while stopped at the Port of Entry. Police were contacted and an investigation ensued. During the investigation, he was taken into custody, charged accordingly and released to appear in court on May 17th, 2022. His name was not released as it would identify the victim in the m...
WARRANT Cornwall, ON – Brett Benedict, 33, of St. Regis, QC was arrested on February 24th, 2022 on the strength of a warrant. It is alleged the man failed to attend court on October 7th, 2021 for a previous fail to attend court offence and a warrant was issued for his arrest. On February 24th, 2022, the man was taken into custody by the Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service on the strength of Cornwall’s warrant. The warrant was executed, and he was released to appear in court on May 31st, 2022....
OPERATION WHILE PROHIBITED Cornwall, ON – Kristan Swamp, 33 of Akwesasne was arrested on February 15th, 2022 and charged with operation while prohibited. It is alleged the woman was operating a motor vehicle while prohibited from doing so on February 15th, 2022. She was taken into custody after being stopped at the Port of Entry. She was charged accordingly and released to appear in court on April 28th, 2022. WARRANT Cornwall, ON – Drew George, 29, of Akwesasne was arrested on February 18th, 2022 on the strength of a warrant. It is alleged on...
WARRANT Cornwall, ON – Clarissa Square, 28, of Ottawa was arrested on February 5th, 2022 on the strength of a warrant. It is alleged on January 28th, 2022, the woman failed to attend court for a theft offence and a warrant was issued for her arrest. On February 5th, 2022, she was taken into custody on the strength of the warrant and held for a bail hearing. WARRANT, POSSESSION OF BREAK-IN INSTRUMENTS, BREACH Cornwall, ON – Dustin George, 32, of Akwesasne was arrested on February 5th, 2022 on the strength of a warrant. He was also charged wit...
FAIL TO APPEAR FOR FINGERPRINTS Cornwall, ON – Kirbie Lazore, 31, of Hogansburg, NY was arrested on January 27th, 2022 and charged with failing to attend for fingerprints. It is alleged on January 12th, 2022, the woman failed to attend police headquarters for fingerprints and an investigation ensued. On January 27th, 2022, the woman attended police headquarters to deal with the matter. She was taken into custody, charged accordingly and released to appear in court on April 5th, 2022. WARRANTS Cornwall, ON – Michelle David, 36, of Cornwall was...
FAIL TO ATTEND COURT Cornwall, ON – Floyd Boots, 44, of Akwesasne was arrested on January 20th, 2022 and charged with failing to attend court. It is alleged on January 18th, 2022, the man failed to attend court for a driving while prohibited offence and police were contacted to investigate. On January 20th, 2022, the man attended police headquarters to deal with the matter. He was taken into custody, charged accordingly and released to appear in court on March 29th, 2022. WARRANT Cornwall, ON – Whitney Thompson, 33, of Akwesasne was arrested on...
POSSESSION OF A SCHEDULE I SUBSTANCE, FAIL TO ATTEND FOR FINGERPRINTS, BREACH Cornwall, ON – Crystal Square, 38, of Cornwall was arrested on January 12th, 2022 and charged with possession of a Schedule I substance, being methamphetamine, fail to attend for fingerprints, as well as three counts of breach of undertaking for failing to abide by her curfew, abide by her conditions, and keep the peace. It is alleged on November 5th, 2021, the woman failed to attend police headquarters for fingerprints and an investigation ensued. On January 12th, 20...
WARRANT Cornwall, ON – Jarrett Lazore, 28, of Cornwall was arrested on January 7th, 2022 on the strength of a warrant. It is alleged the man failed to attend court on April 20th, 2021 for an assault offence and a warrant was issued for his arrest. On January 7th, 2022, he was taken into custody on the strength of the warrant and held for a bail hearing. BREACH Cornwall, ON – Shavon Thomas, 40, of Akwesasne was arrested on January 9th, 2022 and charged with breach of undertaking for operating a motor vehicle. It is alleged while stopped at the...
Cornwall Police Service WARRANT Cornwall, ON – Debbie Smoke, 20, of Akwesasne was arrested on December 1st, 2021 on the strength of a warrant. It is alleged the woman failed to attend court on November 16th, 2021 for an impaired offence and a warrant was issued for her arrest. On December 1st, 2021, she was taken into custody on the strength of the warrant while stopped at the Port of Entry. The warrant was executed, and she was released to appear in court on February 10th, 2022. WARRANT Cornwall, ON – Kirbie Lazore, 31, of Hogansburg, NY was...
WARRANT Cornwall, ON – Chase Skidders, 30, of Akwesasne was arrested on November 24th, 2021 on the strength of a warrant. It is alleged the man failed to attend court on July 13th, 2021 for a fail to attend for fingerprints offence and a warrant was issued for his arrest. On November 24th, 2021, the man attended police headquarters to deal with the matter. He was taken into custody on the strength of the warrant and held for a bail hearing. BREACH Cornwall, ON – A 60-year-old Akwesasne man was arrested on November 29th, 2021 and charged wit...
WARRANT Cornwall, ON – Thomas Thompson, 23, of Cornwall was arrested on November 17th, 2021 on the strength of a warrant. It is alleged on August 30th, 2021, the man attended a Second Street business and removed merchandise, making no attempt to pay for the item as he left the store. Police were contacted and a warrant was issued for his arrest. On November 17th, 2021, he was taken into custody on the strength of the warrant and released to appear in court on January 27th, 2022. WARRANT, FAIL TO ATTEND FOR FINGERPRINTS Cornwall, ON – Jus...
WARRANT Cornwall, ON – Sasha Colon, 31 of Cornwall was arrested on November 12th, 2021 on the strength of warrants. It is alleged in August 2021 the woman threatened another woman by way of social media and a warrant was obtained during the investigate. It is also alleged the woman failed to attend court for the following charges: · Assault · Theft of motor vehicle · Breach of probation · Fraud · Mischief · Fail to attend court. As a result, a second warrant was issued for her arrest. On November 12th, 2021 the woman was located by police,...
IMPAIRED, OVER 80 Cornwall, ON – Jason Thompson, 27, of Cornwall was arrested on November 6th, 2021 and charged with impaired operation of a motor vehicle and over 80. It is alleged during the early morning hours on November 6th, 2021, the man was operating a motor vehicle while impaired by alcohol when the vehicle became involved in a collision with a parked motor vehicle. Police were contacted and an investigation ensued. During the investigation, the man was taken into custody, charged accordingly and released to appear in court on J...
WARRANT Cornwall, ON – Peggy Thompson-Lazore, 51, of Akwesasne was arrested on October 29th, 2021 on the strength of a warrant. It is alleged the woman failed to attend for fingerprints on September 8th, 2021, and a warrant was issued for her arrest. On October 29th, 2021, she was taken into custody on the strength of the warrant and released to appear in court on January 13th, 2022. Cornwall, ON – Four individuals have been taken into custody after an ongoing investigation into drug trafficking in the City of Cornwall. On the morning of Oct...
WARRANT Cornwall, ON – Abraham Gray, 36, of Akwesasne was arrested on October 20th, 2021 on the strength of a warrant. It is alleged the man failed to attend court on May 14th, 2012 for an impaired offence and a warrant was issued for his arrest. On October 20th, 2021, the man attended police headquarters to deal with the matter. He was taken into custody on the strength of the warrant and held for a bail hearing....
IMPAIRED, OVER 80 Cornwall, ON – Dante David, 23, of Hogansburg, NY was arrested on October 13th, 2021 and charged with impaired operation of a motor vehicle and over 80. It is alleged on October 13th, 2021, the man was operating a motor vehicle while impaired by alcohol while stopped at the Port of Entry. Police were contacted and took the man into custody. He was charged accordingly and released to appear in court on December 23rd, 2021. BREACH Cornwall, ON – A 23-year-old Akwesasne woman was arrested on October 13th, 2021 and charged with br...
POSSESSION OF A SCHEDULE I SUBSTANCE Cornwall, ON – Dustin George, 32, of Akwesasne was arrested on October 6th, 2021 and charged with possession of a Schedule I substance, being methamphetamine. It is alleged on October 6th, 2021, while police were investigating an unrelated matter, the man was observed in possession of a quantity of methamphetamine. During the investigation, he was taken into custody, charged accordingly and released to appear in court on December 14th, 2021. WARRANT Cornwall, ON – Kandy Pierce, 28, of Akwesasne was arr...
8 Montréal. Investigators from the Sûreté du Québec’s Contraband Investigation Service are currently conducting an operation into cannabis smuggling in the Montréal and North Shore sector. Police have conducted 12 searches and are conducting targeted meetings with people allegedly involved in cannabis smuggling. These individuals would operate in the Montreal and North Shore area. Searches are aimed at consolidating evidence and seizing useful evidence to demonstrate the involvement of these suspects in a criminal organization. Coordi...
POSSESSION OF A SCHEDULE II SUBSTANCE FOR THE PURPOSE OF TRAFFICKING, POSSESSION OF PROPERTY OBTAINED BY CRIME, BREACH Cornwall, ON – Jeremy Myers, 27, and McKayla Benedict, 21, both of Cornwall, were arrested on October 2nd, 2021 and charged with possession of a Schedule II substance for the purpose of trafficking (cocaine). Jeremy Myers was also charged with possession of property obtained by crime and three counts of breach of probation for having contact with McKayla Benedict, possessing unlawful drugs and failing to keep the peace. It is a...
POSSESSION OF A SCHEDULE I SUBSTANCE, OPERATION WHILE IMPAIRED, FAIL TO ATTEND COURT Cornwall, ON – Brandon Jocko-Sylvester, 48, of Cornwall was arrested on September 16th, 2021 and charged with possession of a Schedule I substance, being fentanyl, as well as impaired operation of a motor vehicle and fail to attend court. It is alleged on September 9th, 2021, the man failed to attend court for a theft offence and an investigation ensued. It is further alleged on September 16th, the man was operating a motor vehicle while impaired by drug in t...
ASSAULT, BREACH Cornwall, ON – Alyssa Printup, 31, of Akwesasne was arrested on September 13th, 2021 and charged with assault and breach of release order for contacting a certain person. She was also charged with breach of probation for failing to keep the peace. It is alleged on September 6th, 2021, the woman assaulted someone she has conditions of no contact with and police were contacted to investigate. On September 13th, 2021, she was taken into custody, charged accordingly and held for a bail hearing. DANGEROUS OPERATION OF A MOTOR VEHICLE...
IMPAIRED, OVER 80, PERSONATION WITH INTENT TO AVOID ARREST Cornwall, ON – Debbie Smoke, 20, of Akwesasne was arrested on September 4th, 2021 and charged with impaired operation of a motor vehicle, over 80 and personation with intent to avoid arrest. It is alleged on September 4th, 2021, the woman was operating a motor vehicle while impaired by alcohol. Police conducted a traffic stop and an investigation ensued. During the investigation, the woman identified as someone else to police. She was taken into custody, charged accordingly and r...
POSSESSION OF A SCHEDULE I SUBSTANCE, RESIST POLICE Cornwall, ON – Kandy Pierce, 27, of Akwesasne was arrested on August 21st, 2021 and charged with possession of a Schedule I substance, being methamphetamine, as well as resist police. It is alleged while police were investigating an unrelated matter, the woman was found to be in possession of a quantity of methamphetamine. She was taken into custody, at which time she resisted police and attempted to flee. She was charged accordingly and released to appear in court on November 2nd, 2...
CPS Info - August 11, 2021 IMPAIRED BY DRUG, POSSESSION OF A SCHEDULE I SUBSTANCE Cornwall, ON – Brandy Pierce, 25, of Akwesasne was arrested on August 4th, 2021 and charged with impaired by drug and possession of a Schedule I substance, being cocaine. It is alleged on August 4th, 2021, the woman was operating a motor vehicle while impaired by drug in the area of William Street. Police were contacted and an investigation ensued. During the investigation, she was taken into custody, at which time she was found to be in possession of cocaine. S...
Cornwall Police Services – August 5, 2021 Info OPERATION WHILE PROHIBITED Cornwall, ON – Devon Johnson, 22, of Akwesasne was arrested on July 29th, 2021 and charged with operation while prohibited. It is alleged the man was operating a motor vehicle while prohibited from doing so while stopped at the Port of Entry on July 29th, 2021. Police were contacted and an investigation ensued. During the investigation, he was taken into custody, charged accordingly and released to appear in court on September 7th, 2021. WARRANT Cornwall, ON – Paul Bucks...
Cornwall Police Blotter BREACH Cornwall, ON – Kennedy Benedict, 33, of Cornwall was arrested on July 26th, 2021 and charged with two counts of breach of release order for failing to abide by his curfew and being outside of his residence with alcohol in his body. He was also charged with breach of probation for failing to keep the peace. It is alleged during the early morning hours on July 26th, 2021, while police were responding to a disturbance, the intoxicated man was located away from his residence, despite his conditions. During the i...
SRMT Police Blotter 07-16-2021: On 07-09-2021 Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police ticketed Kahionhatakie A. Cook, 18, of Hogansburg, NY for operate motor vehicle causing accident. Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on 07-22-2021. On 07-10-2021 Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police ticketed Makenzie L. Oakes, 25, of Hogansburg, NY for speed in zone 53-35 mph zone. Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on 07-29-2021. On 07-10-2021 Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police ticketed Rayna E. Roundpoint, 32, of Hogansburg, NY for speed in zone 59-45 mph zone....
WARRANT, Theft Under $5000, Fail to Appear for Fingerprints, Breach Cornwall, ON – Travis Cook, 39, of Cornwall was arrested on July 16th, 2021 on the strength of a warrant for breaching his probation. He was also charged with theft under $5000, fail to attend for fingerprints and breach of probation for failing to keep the peace. It is alleged on June 17th, 2021, the man failed to attend police headquarters for fingerprints. It is further alleged on July 16th, 2021, the man took a quantity of power tools from Vincent Massey Drive property a...
FAIL TO ATTEND FOR FINGERPRINTS Cornwall, ON – Peggy Thompson-Lazore, 50, of Akwesasne was arrested on July 13th, 2021 and charged with failing to attend for fingerprints. It is alleged on June 11th, 2021, the woman failed to attend police headquarters for fingerprints and an investigation ensued. On July 13th, 2021, she was taken into custody while stopped at the Port of Entry. The woman was charged accordingly and released to appear in court on September 21, 2021....
Warrant, Possession of A Schedule I Substance x 2, Possession of A Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking, Breach, and Theft Under $5000 Cornwall, ON – Martika Smoke-Thompson, 30, of Cornwall was arrested on July 3rd, 2021 on the strength of a warrant for failing to reside at a certain address and failing to abide by her curfew. She was also charged with the following: Possession of a Schedule I substance x 2 (cocaine and methamphetamine) Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking (methamphetamine) B...
Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police Blotter 06-17-2021: On 06-11-2021 Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police ticketed Quayd A. Bingham 20 of Ft. Covington, NY for reckless driving, leaving the scene of motor vehicle accident and unregistered motor vehicle. Tickets are returnable to Bombay Town Court on 06-22-2021. On 06-12-2021 Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police ticketed Tayler S. White 19 of Hogansburg, NY for speed in zone 53-35 mph zone. Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on 07-12-2021. On 06-12-2021 Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police ticketed Kansas...
Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe Police Blotter 06-10-2021: On 06-07-201 Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police arrested Donald M. Smoke 66 of Hogansburg, NY for an active arrest warrant. Mr. Smoke was released on an appearance ticket returnable to Bombay Town Court on 06-29-2021. On 06-08-2021 Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police ticketed Jeffrey L. Ratten 74 of Ft. Covington, NY for fail to yield right of way. Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on 06-24-2021. On 06-08-2021 Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police ticketed Clayton C. Back 34 of Hogansburg, NY for...
Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe Police Blotter: 06/04/2021 On 05-29-2021 Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police ticketed Robert D. Baker, 64, of Sodus, NY for unlicensed operator. Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on 06-10-2021. On 05-30-2021 Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police ticketed Carole L. Raymonda, 64, of St. Regis Falls, NY for speed in zone 53-35 mph zone. Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on 06-10-2021. On 05-31-2021 Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police ticketed Travis Kickhaver, 45, of Antigo, Wisconsin for obstructed view. Ticket is returnable...
By Andy Gardner Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe Police Blotter 05/28/21: On 05-25-2021 Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police ticketed Jared F. Garrow, 25, of Hogansburg, NY for tampering with physical evidence class- e felony, criminal possession of a hypodermic instrument class- a misdemeanor, criminal possession of a controlled substance 7th degree class-a misdemeanor, resisting arrest and trespassing. Tickets are returnable to Bombay Town Court on 06-08-2021. On 05-25-2021 Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police ticketed Kirbie S. Lazore, 30, of Hogansburg,...
St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Police On 05-14-2021 Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police ticketed Mark A. Jeror 63 of St. Regis Falls, NY for inadequate display of plates. Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on 05-27-2021. On 05-15-2021 Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police ticketed Jason J. Anderson 26 of Hogansburg, NY for pass in a no pass zone, unlicensed operation and unregistered motor vehicle. Tickets are Returnable to Tribal Court on 05-27-2021. On 05-15-2021 Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police ticketed Alton L. Kelly 69 of Brasher Falls, NY for speed...
Cornwall Police News SHOPLIFTING, PUBLIC MISCHIEF Cornwall, ON – Ashley Santarsiero, 23, of Akwesasne was arrested on May 13th, 2021 and charged with theft under $5000 and public mischief. It is alleged on March 20th, 2021, the woman attended a Ninth Street business and removed merchandise, making no attempt to pay for the items as she left the store. It is further alleged the woman then contacted police to report an incident at the business, which was later determined to be unfounded. On May 13th, 2021, the woman attended police h...
Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe Police Blotter 05-06-2021: On 04-26-2021 Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police ticketed Dominique F. Cook 22 of Hogansburg, NY for speed in zone 60-35 mph zone. Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on 05-13-2021. On 04-26-2021 Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police ticketed Reese T. Francis 20 of Hogansburg, NY for speed in zone 62-35 mph zone. Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on 05-13-2021. On 04-26-2021 Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police ticketed Michael P. Procko 38 of Adams, NY for criminal possession of a controlled substan...
IMPAIRED Cornwall, ON - Kirbie Lazore, 30, of Hogansburg, NY was arrested on April 30th, 2021 and charged with impaired operation of a motor vehicle. It is alleged on April 30th, 2021, the woman was operating a motor vehicle while impaired by drugs in the area of Sydney Street. Police conducted a traffic stop and an investigation ensued. During the investigation, she was taken into custody, charged accordingly and released to appear in court on June 29th, 2021. IMPAIRED, OVER 80 Cornwall, ON – Davis Cook-Lazore, 20, of Akwesasne was arrested o...
Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe Police: On 04-11-2021 Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police ticketed Kenneth B.J. Cree 25 of Hogansburg, NY for unlicensed operation and speed in zone 60-35 mph zone. Tickets are returnable to Tribal Court on 05-13-2021. On 04-12-2021 Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police ticketed Jasmine S. David 24 of Hogansburg, NY for speed in zone 62-35 mph zone. Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on 05-13-2021. On 04-14-2021 Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police ticketed Kay L. Rubado 49 of Brasher Falls, NY for speed in zone 60-35 mph zone....
ROBBERY WITH VIOLENCE, UNLAWFULLY IN A DWELLING, FORCIBLE CONFINEMENT, AGGRAVATED ASSAULT, CONSPIRACY TO COMMIT AN INDICTABLE OFFENCE, BREACH Cornwall, ON – Martika Smoke-Thompson, 30, of Cornwall was arrested on April 8th, 2021 and charged with the following: · Robbery with violence · Aggravated assault · Unlawfully in a dwelling · Forcible confinement · Conspiracy to commit indictable offence · Breach of release order for failing to reside at a certain residence It is alleged on March 30th, 2021, the woman was unlawfully in the residen...
SRMT Police Blotter Police Blotter for : 04-02-2021 On 03-26-2021 Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police ticketed Corby L. Jock 34 of Akwesasne, Quebec for petit larceny. Ticket is returnable to Bombay Town Court on 04-06-2021. On 03-27-2021 Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police ticketed Kaycee Sunday 27 of Hogansburg, NY for operate motor vehicle causing accident. Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on 04-15-2021. On 03-29-2021 Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police ticketed Rory L. Thompson 20 of Hogansburg, NY for window tint. Ticket is returnable to...
Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe Police Blotter 03/25/21: On 03-21-2021 Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police arrested Ryan B. White 36 of Hogansburg, NY for unlawful imprisonment 2nd degree-class a misdemeanor and endangering the welfare of a child class a misdemeanor. Mr. White was released on appearance tickets returnable to Bombay Town Court on 04-06-2021. On 03-22-2021 Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police ticketed Aaron C. Lamb 26 of Massena, NY for operate motor vehicle causing accident. Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on 04-08-2021. On 03-23-2021...
Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe Police Blotter: 03/11/2021 On 02-26-2021 Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police ticketed Tionna S. David, 18, of Hogansburg, NY for speed in zone 53-35 mph zone. Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on 03-04-2021. On 02-28-2021 Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police ticketed Justin E. Cooke, 30, of Hogansburg, NY for criminal possession of a controlled substance 3rd degree-class e felony, aggravated unlicensed operation 3rd degree-class a misdemeanor and unregistered motor vehicle. Tickets are returnable to Bombay Town Court on...
SAINT REGIS MOHAWK TRIBE POLICE BLOTTER: 02-18-2021 • On 02-05-2021 Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police ticketed Wayne E. Simmons 41 of Ogdensburg, NY for criminal possession of a controlled substance 7th degree-class a misdemeanor and obstructed view. Tickets are returnable to Bombay Town Court on 02-16-2021. • On 02-05-2021 Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police ticketed Holly M. Payne 30 of Winthrop, NY for criminal possession of a controlled substance 7th degree-class a misdemeanor, fail to use designated lane and restricted license. Tickets are...
CORNWALL COMMUNITY POLICE • Clarissa Square of Cornwall was arrested on February 10th, 2021 on the strength of a warrant. It is alleged on December 20th, 2020 the woman removed merchandise from a Second Street East business making no attempt to pay for the items as she left the store. Police were contacted and an investigation ensued. During the investigation it was discovered the woman was also in breach of her probation order. A warrant was then obtained for her arrest. She was located by police on February 10th, 2021, taken into custody o...
Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police Blotter 02/04/2021: • On 01-24-2021 Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police ticketed Storm T. Adams, 28, of Hogansburg, NY for speed in zone 54-35 mph zone. Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on 02-11-2021. • On 01-24-2021 Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police ticketed Brian E. Terrance, 36, of Hogansburg, NY for speed in zone 53-35 mph zone. Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on 02-11-2021. • On 01-24-2021 Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police ticketed Lucas A. Johnson, 30, of Brasher falls, NY for inadequate head light...
CORNWALL COMMMUNITY POLICE • Shawn Leaf, 45 of Akwesasne was arrested on January 28th, 2021 on the strength of a warrant. It is alleged the man failed to attend for prints on November 12th, 2020 and a warrant was issued for his arrest. On January 28th, 2021 a member of the Cornwall Police Service attended the Port of Entry as they had the man in custody on the strength of the warrant. He was transported to police headquarters and released to appear in court at a later date. • Christina Smoke, 47 of Cornwall was arrested on February 3rd, 202...
ST. REGIS MOHAWK TRIBAL POLICE: • On Jan. 17, Edward A. Briel, 25, of Massena was charged with seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance and third-degree aggravated unlicensed operation, both misdemeanors, and improper plates. Tickets are returnable to Bombay Town Court on Feb. 2. • On Jan. 17, Christopher D. Lewis, 19, of Ogdensburg was charged with seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance and obstructed view. Tickets are returnable to Bombay Town Court on Feb. 2. • On Jan. 18, Houston R.K. Delosh, 32, o...
CORNWAL COMMUNITY POLICE: • Melinda Cook, 23, of Akwesasne was arrested on January 18th, 2021 on the strength of a warrant. She was also charged with possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking and breach of probation. It is alleged on December 17th, 2020, the woman failed to attend police headquarters for fingerprints and a warrant was issued for her arrest. On January 18th, 2021, police located the woman and took her into custody on the strength of the warrant, at which time she was found to be in possession of a q...
CORNWALL COMMUNITY POLICE • Lindsay Cole, 35, of Akwesasne was arrested on January 11th, 2021 and charged with failing to attend for fingerprints, as well as breach of release order for failing to reside at a verified address. It is alleged on January 7th, 2021, the woman failed to attend police headquarters for fingerprints and an investigation ensued. On January 11th, 2021, she was taken into custody, charged accordingly and released to appear in court on March 23rd, 2021. • Clarissa Square, 27, of Cornwall was arrested on January 12th, 202...
CORNWALL COMMUNITY POLICE • A 45-year-old Akwesasne man was arrested on December 27th, 2020 and charged with domestic assault and breach of probation for failing to keep the peace. It is alleged on December 26th, 2020, the man assaulted his wife and police were contacted to investigate. On December 27th, 2020 he was taken into custody, charged accordingly and released to appear in court on March 9th, 2021. His name was not released as it would identify the victim in the matter. • Megan Powless, 26, of Akwesasne was arrested on December 31s...
SAINT REGIS MOHAWK TRIBE POLICE BLOTTER: 12/03/2020 • On 11-27-2020 Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police ticketed N.T. Ruest-Hewlett 18 of Massena, NY for speed in zone 68-35 mph zone. Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on 12-17-2020. • On 11-27-2020 Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police ticketed Steven L. White 61 of Hogansburg, NY for criminal possession of a controlled substance class-d felony 5th degree and obstructed view. Tickets are returnable to Bombay Town Court on 01-26-2021. • On 11-28-2020 Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police ticketed Brian...
CORNWALL COMMUNITY POLICE • Matthew Thompson, 34, of Akwesasne was arrested on November 26th, 2020 on the strength of a warrant. It is alleged the man was operating a motor vehicle while prohibited from doing so on November 8th, 2020 and police were contacted to investigate. A warrant was issued and on November 26th, 2020, the man was taken into custody on the strength of the warrant while stopped at the Port of Entry. The warrant was executed, and he was released to appear in court on February 4th, 2021. AKWESASNE MOHAWK POLICE SERVICE • Des...
CORNWALL COMMUNITY POLICE • Darren Cook, 33, of Cornwall was arrested on November 18th, 2020 and charged with failing to attend for fingerprints. It is alleged on September 23rd, 2020, the man failed to attend police headquarters for fingerprints and an investigation ensued. On November 18th, 2020 he was taken into custody, charged accordingly and released to appear in court on February 2nd, 2021. • George Leaf Eastwood, 34, of Akwesasne was arrested on November 18th, 2020 on the strength of a warrant. It is alleged the man failed to attend cou...
CORNWALL COMMUNITY POLICE • Devon Johnson, 22, of Akwesasne was arrested on November 12th, 2020 and charged with failing to attend for fingerprints and breach of probation for failing to keep the peace. It is alleged on August 5th, 2020, the man failed to attend police headquarters for fingerprints and an investigation ensued. On November 12th, 2020, he was taken into custody, charged accordingly and released to appear in court on January 21st, 2021. SAINT REGIS MOHAWK TRIBE POLICE BLOTTER NOVEMBER 12, 2020: • On 11-06-2020 Saint Regis Moh...
CORNWALL COMMUNITY POLICE • Melinda Cook, 23, of Akwesasne was arrested on November 4th, 2020 and charged with theft under $5000. It is alleged on November 4th, 2020, the woman attended a Cornwall Square business and removed merchandise, making no attempt to pay for the items as she left the store. Police were contacted and an investigation ensued. During the investigation, the woman was taken into custody, charged accordingly and released to appear in court on January 14th, 2021. • Brett Benedict, 31, of St. Regis, QC was arrested on Nov...
CORNWALL COMMUNITY POLICE • Travis Cook, 38, of Cornwall was arrested on October 28th, 2020 and charged with four counts of breach of release order for contacting a certain person, being within a certain distance of that person, attending a certain residence, and failing to notify a change of address to police. He was also charged with breach of undertaking for failing to notify a change of address. It is alleged on October 24th, 2020, the man attended the residence of a certain person, despite the conditions of his release order. Police were c...
SAINT REGIS MOHAWK TRIBAL POLICE: • On Oct. 16, Chad J. Garrow, 47, of Hogansburg was charged with speeding (65-35 mph zone). Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on Nov. 5. • On Oct. 17, Donald G. Woods, 35, of Ellenburg was charged with speeding (54-35 mph zone). Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on Nov. 5. • On Oct. 17, Brandy B. Gray, 41, of Akwesasne was charged with failure to yield right of way. Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on Nov. 5. • On Oct. 17, Roger D. Smith, 30, of Massena was charged with speeding (55-35 mph zone) a...
ST. REGIS MOHAWK TRIBAL POLICE: • On Oct. 9, Trevan R. David, 19, of Akwesasne, Ont. was charged with passing in a no-pass zone. Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on Nov. 5. On Oct. 9, Scott O. Kimble, 27, of Massena was charged with driving while intoxicated, third-degree aggravated unlicensed operation and failure to signal. Tickets are returnable to Bombay Town Court on Oct. 27. • On Oct. 10, Jasmine S. David, 24, of Akwesasne, Quebec was charged with speeding (51-35 mph zone). Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on Oct. 22. • On Oct....
SAINT REGIS MOHAWK TRIBE POLICE BLOTTER - OCTOBER 08, 2020: • On 10-02-2020 Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police ticketed James J. Burns, 62, of Hogansburg, NY for speed in zone 52-35 mph zone. Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on 10-22-2020. • On 10-08-2020 Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police arrested Jacob A. Cook, 43, of Hogansburg, NY for an active warrant. Mr. Cook was turned over to Massena Police Department for further prosecution for petit larceny. • On 10-08-2020 Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police arrested David B. Diagostino, 56, of Hogan...
SAINT REGIS MOHAWK TRIBAL POLICE BLOTTER – OCTOBER 1, 2020 • On 09-25-2020 Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police ticketed Adam M. Ortiz, 34, of Rooseveltown, NY, for trespassing, aggravated unlicensed operation 3rd degree-misdemeanor, fail to obey police officer and fail to obey traffic device and speed in zone 60-35 mph zone. Tickets are returnable to Bombay Town Court on 10-13-2020. • On 09-26-2020 Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police ticketed Deborah A. Cook, 68, of Hogansburg, NY, for speed in zone 56-35 mph zone. Ticket is returnable to Tribal Cour...
AMPS POLICE BLOTTER (SEPTEMBER 24, 2020) • A 37-year-old male from Akwesasne was arrested on July 27th, 2020 on the strength of a warrant. It is alleged in 2013 the male did commit sexual assault on a female. The male was placed in custody and held for a bail hearing. The identity of the male was not released as it would identify the victim in the matter. • Tyler J. White, 26, of Akwesasne was arrested on July 26th, 2020 and charged with Failure to Comply with Conditions. It is alleged on July 26th, 2020, police received a complaint of a hig...
SAINT REGIS MOHAWK TRIBE POLICE BLOTTER SEPTEMBER 17, 2020: • On 09-11-2020 Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police ticketed Yvonne C. Cree, 75, of Hogansburg, NY for speed in zone 54-35 mph zone. Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on 09-24-2020. • On 09-12-2020 Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police ticketed Karina M. White, 28, of Hogansburg, NY for speed in zone. 60-35 mph zone. Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on 10-08-2020. • On 09-13-2020 Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police ticketed Bo D. Adams, 30, of Hogansburg, NY for disobey stop sign. Ticket i...
• On 08-30-2020 Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police ticketed Jordan M. Beard 35 of Massena, NY for speed in zone 68-55 mph zone. Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on 09-24-2020. • On 08-30-2020 Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police ticketed Ethel I. Payne 43 of Lisbon, NY for speed in zone 51-35 mph zone. Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on 09-24-2020. • On 08-30-2020 Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police ticketed Trevor E. Avery 27 of Constable, NY for speed in zone 50-35 mph zone. Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on 09-24-2020. • On 08-30-2...
St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Police: On Aug. 15, Hilary J. Lafrance, 58, of Akwesasene, Quebec was charged with speeding (58-35 mph zone). Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on Sept. 10. On Aug. 15, Emily E. Fritz, 29, of Fort Covington was charged with operating a motor vehicle causing an accident. Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on Sept. 10. On Aug. 16, Wakeriio R. Oakes, 21, of Hogansburg was charged with speeding (54-35 mph zone). Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on Sept. 10. On Aug. 17, Jerome King, 31, of Hogansburg was charged...
SAINT REGIS MOHAWK TRIBE POLICE BLOTTER – AUGUST 20, 2020: • On 08-15-2020 Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police ticketed Hilary J. Lafrance, 58, of Akwesasne, Quebec for speed in zone 58-35 mph zone. Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on 09-10-2020. • On 08-15-2020 Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police ticketed Emily E. Fritz, 29, of Ft. Covington, NY for operating motor vehicle causing accident. Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on 09-10-2020. • On 08-16-2020 Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police ticketed Wakeriio R. Oakes, 21, of Hogansburg, NY for...
• On 08-08-2020 Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police ticketed Steven P. Seymour, 30, of Hogansburg, NY for operating motor vehicle causing accident. Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on 09-10-2020. • On 08-10-2020 Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police ticketed Caroline Lafrance, 58, of Akwesasne, Quebec for speed in zone 52-35 mph zone. Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on 08-27-2020. • On 08-10-2020 Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police ticketed Thomas Thompson, 22, of Hogansburg, NY for speed in zone 58-35 mph zone. Ticket is returnable to Triba...
AMPS POLICE BLOTTER - AUGUST 11, 2020 • Theft of Motor Vehicle, Breach of Probation X 2, Escape Lawful Custody Cortlon J. Skidders, 22, of Akwesasne was arrested on August 10th, 2020 and charged with Theft of Motor Vehicle, Breach of Probation X 2, and Escape Lawful Custody. It is alleged that on August 8th, 2020, police received information that the male had reportedly taken a vehicle from a residence without the owner’s consent. On August 10th, 2020, Police located the male and placed him in custody for the theft of a motor vehicle, and bre...
AMPS POLICE BLOTTER • Assault W/ Weapon, Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose, Uttering Threats Patrick J. Benedict, 60, of Akwesasne was arrested on July 25, 2020 and charged with Assault w/ Weapon, Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose, and Uttering Threats. It is alleged on July 24, 2020, the male attended a residence in Kana: takon (St. Regis) with a bat and challenged a person to a fight, the male uttered a threat and departed the residence. The male was arrested and held for a bail hearing. • Flight from Police, Dan...
St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Police: • On July 17, John J. Eckstein, 77, of Brasher Falls was charged with inadequate headlight. Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on July 30. • On July 18, Micheline P. Cappione, 56, of Massena was charged with speeding (58-35 mph zone). Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on Aug. 13. • On July 18, Allyson A. Stuart, 20, of Massena was charged with speeding (51-35 mph zone). Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on Aug. 13. • On July 22, Debbie B. Jocko, 56, of Akwesasne, N.Y. was charged with speeding (54-35...
St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Police blotter: On July 10, Lanette A. Square, 73, of Hogansburg was charged with speeding (51-35 mph zone). Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on July 30. On July 13, Michael N. Jacobs, 56, of Hogansburg was charged with inadequate brake light. Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on July 30. On July 14, Storm Adams, 27, of Hogansburg was charged with speeding (54-35 mph zone). Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on July 30. On July 14, Kansas E. Cook, 42, of Hogansburg was charged with speeding (49-35 mph zone)....
St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Police: On July 1, Jorge Parra, 62, of Amsterdam, N.Y. was charged with inadequate head light. Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on July 23. On July 1, Justin P. Johnson, 27, of Akwesasne, Ontario was charged with unsafe backing. Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on July 30. On July 1, Renea A. Cook, 62, of Hogansburg was charged with speeding (51-35 mph zone). Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on July 30. On July 1, Gerald R. Lazore, 65, of Syracuse, was charged with driving while intoxicated (misdemeanor) and...
St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Police: On June 15, Lani M. Jackson, 40, of Hogansburg was charged with speeding (47-35 mph zone). Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on July 16. On June 16, Michael D. Hassett, 49, of Fort Covington was charged with trespassing. Ticket is returnable to Bombay Town Court on July 14. On June 16, Kevin W. Lazore, 37, of Akwesasne, N.Y. was charged with speeding (48-35 mph zone). Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on July 30. On June 18, David Terrance, 22, of Hogansburg was charged with speeding (56-35 mph zone). Ticke...
Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe Police Blotter: 06-11-2020 On 06-02-2020 Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police ticketed Chad J. Garrow 25 of Hogansburg, NY for speed in zone 53-35 mph zone and unlicensed operation. Tickets are returnable to Tribal Court on 06-18-2020. On 06-02-2020 Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police ticketed James L. Labarr 27 of Bombay, NY for speed in zone 55-35 mph zone. Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on 07-16-2020. On 06-02-2020 Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police ticketed Jay R. Francis 33 of Hogansburg, NY for inadequate headlight....
On 05-16-2020 Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police ticketed Thomas W. Chubb, 49, of Hogansburg, NY for inadequate headlight. Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on 06-29-2020. On 05-16-2020 Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police ticketed Corby L. Jock, 33, of Akwesasne, Quebec for unlicensed operation. Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on 06-15-2020. On 05-16-2020 Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police ticketed Elijah P. Cole, 34, of Hogansburg, NY for inadequate headlight. Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on 06-29-2020. On 05-17-2020 Saint Regis...
St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Police: On May 13, Morgan S. McDonald, 33, of Akwesasne, Ontario was charged with speeding (52-35 mph zone) and unlicensed operation. Tickets are returnable to Tribal Court on June 22. On May 13, Joan M. Lazore, 53, of Hogansburg was charged with speeding (57-35 mph zone). Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on June 8. On May 13, Julianne M. Phillips, 43, of Hogansburg was charged with speeding (49-35 mph zone). Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on June 8. On May 13, Guinevere Frost, 50, of Hogansburg was charged...
SAINT REGIS MOHAWK TRIBE POLICE BLOTTER – May 07, 2020 On 04-27-2020 Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police ticketed Justin A. Tatum, 31, of Hogansburg, NY for disorderly conduct and unlawful possession of marihuana. Tickets are returnable to Bombay Town Court on 06-23-2020. On 05-03-2020 Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police ticketed Katsitiaa Smoke, 26, of Hogansburg, NY for inadequate headlight and unlicensed operation. Tickets are returnable to Tribal Court on 06-22-2020. On 05-05-2020 Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police ticketed Sierra M. George, 22, o...
St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Police blotter On March 14, Melanie J. Flynn, 60, of Massena was charged with speeding (52-35 mph zone). She was released with an appearance ticket for a later date. On March 14, Justine D. King, 35, of Hogansburg was charged with failure to yield right of way, third-degree aggravated unlicensed operation and unlicensed operation. She was released with an appearance ticket for a later date. On March 14, Alexander C. Thompson, 61, of Hogansburg was charged with speeding (54-35 mph zone). He was released with an...
St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Police: On March 6, Jerome B. Cook, 24, of Akwesasne, Quebec was charged with speeding (55-35 mph zone) and unlicensed operation. Tickets are returnable to Tribal Court on April 20. On March 7, Abelard Alens, 37, of Norfolk was charged with passing in a no-pass zone and operating a motor vehicle in a careless manner. Tickets are returnable to Tribal Court on April 20. On March 8, Brad P. Oakes, 31, of Akwesasne, Quebec was charged with failure to yield entering roadway, aggravated driving while intoxicated and driving...
St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Police: On Feb. 23, Shirley A. Thomas, 42, of Hogansburg was picked up on a warrant. She was taken to the Franklin County Jail, Malone, pending further court action. On Feb. 24, Jonny D. Square, 25, of Massena was charged with speeding (61-45 mph zone). Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on March 16. On Feb. 24, Cathine Carlisle, 58, of Lookout, Vt. was charged with speeding (54-35 mph zone). Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on March 16. On Feb. 25, Tristyn R. Jock-Cole, 24, of Akwesasne, N.Y. was charged with...
St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Police blotter: On Feb. 16, Noah I. Mitchell, 37, of Hogansburg was charged with unlawful fleeing a police officer, reckless driving, illegal signal, failure to keep right and speeding. Tickets are returnable to Bombay Town Court on March 3. On Feb. 17, Jack Z. Yang, 57, of Massachusetts was charged with speeding (56-35 mph zone). Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on March 9. On Feb. 19, Tawny A. Martin, 20, of Hogansburg was charged with speeding (54-35 mph zone). Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on March 2. On...
St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Police Department: On Feb. 8, Joann F. Jock, 55, of Fort Covington was charged with inadequate headlight. Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on March 2. On Feb. 9, Hoyadaiwat L. John, 21, of Hogansburg was charged with driving while intoxicated and failure to keep right. Tickets are returnable to Bombay Town Court on March 10. On Feb. 10, Elizabeth M. Snow, 55, of Hogansburg was charged with operating a vehicle causing an accident. Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on March 2. On Feb. 10, Natasha Wilson, 28, of...
St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Police: On Feb. 2, Kirbie Lazore, 29, of Hogansburg was charged with suspended registration, aggravated unlicensed operation and plate display violation. Tickets are returnable to Bombay Town Court on Feb. 18. On Feb. 5, Nakkita M. Lazore, 32, of Hogansburg was charged with speeding (51-35 mph zone). Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on Feb. 24. On Feb. 5, Savannah R. Buckshot, 18, of Hogansburg was charged with inadequate headlight and unlicensed operation. Tickets are returnable to Tribal Court on Feb. 24. On Feb....
St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Police: On Jan. 24, John Hoyadaiwat, 21, of Lawston, N.Y. was charged with speeding (53-35 mph zone). Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on Feb. 10. On Jan. 24, Lawrence R. Jackson, 27, of Hogansburg was charged with failure to obey a traffic control device. Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on Feb. 24. On Jan. 25, Ashley B. Hawn, 26, of Charlotte, N.C. was charged with speeding (62-35 mph zone). Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on Feb. 10. On Jan. 28, Dorian P.R. Benedict, 34, of Hogansburg was charged with...
St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Police: On Jan. 17, Braiden Martin, 22, of Ogdensburg was charged with inadequate headlights. Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on Feb. 10. On Jan. 17, Joselyn M. Kennedy, 19, of Massena was charged with speeding (51-35 mph zone). Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on Feb. 10. On Jan. 17, Patricia G. Johnson, 18, of Akwesasne, Ontario was charged with driving while intoxicated and improper left turn. Tickets are returnable to Bombay Town Court on Feb. 18. On Jan. 19, Phillip W. Gray, 59, of Hogansburg was charged wi...
St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Police blotter: On Jan. 10, Waylon J. Laffin, 33, of Hogansburg was charged with menacing a police officer class C, and criminal possession of a weapon class D, both felonies. He was arraigned in Bombay Town Court and remanded to the Franklin County Jail, Malone, with orders to return Jan. 14. On Jan. 10, Jacob A. Cook, 43, of Hogansburg was charged with a warrant, criminal possession of a hypodermic instrument and resisting arrest. He was issued tickets returnable to Bombay Town Court on Jan. 21. On Jan. 14, Jonathan...
St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Police: On Jan. 3 Kateri B. Jacobs, 29, of Hogansburg was charged with speeding (51-35 mph zone). Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on Jan. 13. On Jan. 3, Dominque Yerdon, 24, of Ogdensburg was picked up on a warrant. He was arraigned in Bombay Town Court and released. On Jan. 4, John Reynolds, 56, of Malone was charged with speeding (53-35 mph zone). Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on Jan. 13. On Jan. 5, Charles D. Thompson, 63, of Akwesasne, Ontario was charged with passing in a no-pass zone and unlicensed...
St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Police: On Dec. 14, Brett J. Mason, 33, of Norfolk was charged with failure to keep right, second-degree aggravated unlicensed operation and refusing an alcohol chemical test. Tickets are returnable to Bombay Town Court on Jan. 7. On Dec. 15, Chantelle F.A. Cree, 31, of Hogansburg was charged with driving a motor vehicle causing an accident and uninspected motor vehicle. Tickets are returnable to Tribal Court on Jan. 6. On Dec. 15, Francine A. Collins, 49, of Massena was charged with operating a motor vehicle causing an...
IMPAIRED OPERATION On Tuesday, December 24, 2019, at 6:00 AM, Akwesasne Mohawk Police received a report of a vehicle parked on the side of the roadway on the area of Hilltop Drive and Third Street in the village of Kana:takon, Akwesasne, Quebec. Police located the vehicle and spoke to a female who appeared to be sleeping in the driver seat. In conversation with the driver, police detected the odor of an alcoholic substance. An investigation lead to the arrest of the driver for operating a motor vehicle while impaired. Krystal Myiow, 32, of...
St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Police: On Dec. 8, Tehaienkwarentos Thompson, 20, of Akwesasne, Ontario was charged with speeding (49-35 mph zone). Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on Jan. 6. On Dec. 8, Jatara E. Hyde, 24, of Malone was charged with seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, criminal possession of a hypodermic needle and second-degree criminal contempt, all misdemeanors. Tickets are returnable to Bombay Town Court on Jan. 7. On Dec. 12, Nickolas A. Moore, 29, of Canton was charged with inadequate brakelight....
St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Police: On Nov. 30, Lauryn Day, 20, of Akwesasne, Quebec was charged with operating a motor vehicle causing an accident. Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on Jan. 6. On Dec. 3, Wayne J. Ashley, 78, of Massena was charged with failure to use designated lane. Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on Dec. 30. On Dec. 4, Jennifer L. Cook, 38, of Hogansburg was charged with speeding (58-35 mph zone). Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on Jan. 6. On Dec. 5, Jessica N. Brown, 37, of Malone was charged with uninspected...
St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Police: On Nov. 24, Sabrina C. Sunday, 21, of Akwesasne, Quebec was charged with speeding (52-35 mph zone). Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on Dec. 16. On Nov. 25, Michael H. Caldwell, 45, of Hogansburg was charged with fifth-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, a class D felony. He was arraigned in Bombay Town Court and remanded to the Franklin County Jail, Malone, with orders to return Dec. 2. On Nov. 25, Craig F. Roundpoint, 33, of Akwesasne, Ontario was charged with speeding (55-35 mph zone)....
St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Police: On Nov. 16, Veronica M. Cook, 25, of Hogansburg was charged with failure to keep right, uninspected motor vehicle and leaving the scene of a property damage accident. Tickets are returnable to Bombay Town Court on Dec. 10. On Nov. 18, Phillip W. Gray, 59, of Hogansburg was charged with speeding (56-35 mph zone). Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on Dec. 9. On Nov. 18, Keirsha C. Swamp-Jacobs, 20, of Hogansburg was charged with obstructed view. Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on Dec. 9. On Nov. 18, Brandon...
St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Police: On Nov. 8, Zachary S. Dunn, 25, of Bombay was charged with criminal possession of a controlled substance (class C felony), driving while intoxicated, aggravated DWI and speeding. He was arraigned in Bombay Town Court and released with orders to return Nov. 26. On Nov. 8, Richard M. Brotherton, 58, of Philadelphia, N.Y. was charged with no seat belt. Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on Nov. 25. On Nov. 8, Philip J. Dutil, 74, of Colchester, Vt. was charged with speeding (60-45 mph zone). Ticket is returnable...
St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Police: On Nov. 1, ticketed Angela M. Mercado, 36, of Massena was charged with speeding (62-35 mph zone). Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on Nov. 25. On Nov. 2, Jennifer R. Perez, 23, of Massena was charged with failure to use designated lane and operating a motor vehicle causing an accident. Tickets are returnable to Tribal Court on Dec. 2. On Nov. 2, ticketed Stacey L. Brekke, 48, of Waddington was charged with speeding (47-35 mph zone). Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on Nov. 25. On Nov. 3, Anthony E. Fisher...
St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Police: On Oct. 25, Kylie M. Tavernia, 20, of Constable was charged with operating a motor vehicle causing an accident. Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on Nov. 11. On Oct. 27, Ashleigh C. Gregoire, 19, of Plattsburgh was charged with operating a motor vehicle causing an accident. Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on Nov. 18. On Oct. 29, Nico A. Cook, 29, of Massena was charged with speeding (62-35 mph zone). Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on Nov. 18. On oct. 29, Harry R. Wilbur, 37, of Constable was...
St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Police: On Oct. 19, Christine A. Caldwell, 36, of Hogansburg was charged with cell phone use while driving and third-degree aggravated unlicensed operation. Tickets are returnable to Bombay Town Court on Nov. 12. On Oct. 19, Jarrett J. Phillips, 29, of Hogansburg was charged with first-degree aggravated unlicensed operation (felony), driving while intoxicated, passing in a no-pass zone and speeding (50-35 mph zone). Tickets are returnable to Bombay Town Court on Nov. 12. On Oct. 19, Braydon A. Barilko, 18, of Hogansburg...
St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Police: On Oct. 6, Victoria R. Johnson, 22, of Akwesasne, N.Y. was charged with driving while intoxicated, aggravated DWI and vehicle blocking traffic. Tickets are returnable to Bombay Town Court on Oct. 29. On Oct. 8, Alex Jesmer, 29, of Long Sault, Ontario was charged with cell phone use while driving. Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on Oct. 28. On Oct. 9, Gregory P. Baxter, 36, of Massena was picked up on a warrant. He was arraigned in Bombay Town Court and remanded to the Franklin County Jail, Malone, with order...
St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Police: On Sept. 27, Amber J. Cayea, 20, of Winthrop was charged with third-degree aggravated unlicensed operation and obstructed view. Tickets are returnable to Bombay Town Court on Oct. 22. On Sept. 30, Carson J. Thomas, 21, of Constable was charged with speeding (50-35 mph zone). Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on Oct. 21. On Oct. 1, Herman J. Santos, 25, of Plattsburgh was charged with fourth degree possession of a controlled substance, a felony. He was arraigned in Bombay Town Court and remanded to the...
St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Police: On Sept. 20, Tracey L. Buckshot, 51, of Hogansburg was charged with third-degree aggravated unlicensed operation and inadequate tail lights. Tickets are returnable to Bombay Town Court on Oct. 8. On Sept. 21, Evan J. Swamp, 22, of Hogansburg was charged with driving while intoxicated, failure to keep right and driving with a blood alcohol level of .08% or more. Tickets are returnable to Bombay Town Court on Oct. 29. On Sept. 21, Kathleen Patnode, 22, of Fort Covington was charged with inadequate brakelight. Ticke...
St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Police blotter: On Sept. 13, Christina Jacobs, 69, of Hogansburg was charged with operating a motor vehicle causing an accident. Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on Sept. 30. On Sept. 14, Vincent W. O’Brien, 52, of Massena was charged with inadequate headlight. Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on Oct. 7. On Sept. 14, Gregory P. Baxter, 36, of Massena was charged with seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, a misdemeanor. Ticket is returnable to Bombay Town Court on Oct. 8. On Sept. 16, R...
St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Police: On Sept. 6, Jan Herne, 60, of Hogansburg was charged with inadequate headlights. Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on Sept. 23. On Sept. 8, Laurie B. Boots-Maddox, 44, of Hogansburg was charged with uninspected motor vehicle. Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on Sept. 23. On Sept. 8, Hunsi A. Jallad, 27, of Stittsville, Ontario was charged with speeding (57-35 mph zone). Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on Oct. 7. On Sept. 9, Yee W. Hui, 71, of Montreal, Quebec was charged with third-degree aggravated...
St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Police: On Aug. 25, Steven P. Seymour, 29 of Hogansburg was charged with failure to keep right. Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on Sept. 30. On Aug. 26, Ashton M. Francis, 30, of Hogansburg was charged with running a stop sign and third-degree aggravated unlicensed operation. Tickets are returnable to Bombay Town Court on Sept. 17. On Aug. 28, Deanne C. Haynes, 42, of Hogansburg was picked up on a warrant. She was turned over to New York State Police. On Sept. 1, Mathew J. Jacobs, 30, of Fort Covington was charged...
St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Police blotter: On Aug. 9, Cole S. Cree, 35, of Hogansburg was charged with second-degree assault (felony), and second-degree reckless endangerment, obstructing governmental administration and unlawful operation on public highway, all misdemeanors. He was arraigned in Bombay Town Court and remanded to the Franklin County Jail, Malone, in lieu of $10,000 bail or $20,000 bond, police said. On Aug. 9, Jamie L. Lyon, 46, of Brasher Falls was picked up on a warrant. He was arraigned in Bombay Town Court and released. On Aug....
MASSENA -- Three teens, two from Hogansburg and a Canadian, have been charged with breaking into the St. Lawrence Centre and stealing merchandise and cash, according to state police. On Monday around 9:40 a.m., troopers say they responded to a complaint that several stores in the mall had been burglarized. They say that “numerous” exterior doors to the mall had been forced open, and merchandise and cash were stolen from retailers. On Tuesday morning around 1:37 a.m., troopers say a mall security guard contacted them and reported three mal...
Two Akwesasne residents were arrested on the New York State Northway allegedly with a large amount of marijuana in their trunk. On Aug. 7, troopers pulled over a pickup truck for a moving violation, and smelled marijuana, according to the Glens Falls Post Star. Officers searched the car and found a hidden compartment used to stash over 80 pounds of pot, the Glens Falls newspaper said. Hunter J. Casey and Heather L. Mitchell, both 37-year-old Akwesasne residents, were charged with first-degree criminal possession of marijuana, a felony. They...
Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police Blotter: On Aug. 2, Paula A. Fountaine, 54, of Massena was charged with speeding (54-35 mph zone). Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on Aug. 19. On Aug. 3, Chris P. Terrance, 34, of Theresa was charged with third-degree aggravated unlicensed operation. Ticket is returnable to Bombay Town Court on Aug. 20. On Aug. 3, Joan S. Hong, 44, of Akwesasne, N.Y. was charged with petit larceny and seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance. Tickets are returnable to Bombay Town Court on Sept. 10. On...
St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Police: On July 26, Kiannah Thomas-Lazore, 20, of Hogansburg was charged with inadequate headlight and operating a motor vehicle out of restrictions. Tickets are returnable to Bombay Town Court on Aug. 13. On July 26, Jake F. Dumas, 29, of Massena was charged with speeding (51-35 mph zone). Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on Aug. 19. On July 28, Jordy S.A. Mitchell, 24, of Hogansburg was charged with second-degree harassment. Ticket is returnable to Bombay Town Court on Aug. 20. On July 29, Loretta Lynch, 52, of...
St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Police: On July 12, Samantha J. Thompson, 36, of Hogansburg was charged with failure to produce driver’s license. Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on Aug. 13. On July 12, Austin C. Oakes, 19, of Akwesasne, Ontario was charged with speeding (50-35 mph zone). Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on Aug. 5. On July 15, Thomas G. Terrance, 30, of Hogansburg was charged with speeding (55-35 mph zone). Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on Aug. 5. On July 17, Tracy L. Gray, 47, of Hogansburg was charged with speeding (...
St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Police: On July 6, Preston C. Dunn, 18, of Massena was charged with following too close and suspended registration. Tickets are returnable to Bombay Town Court on July 30. On July 7, Isaac W. Gray, 22, of Akwesasne, N.Y. was charged with operating a motor vehicle in a careless manner. Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on July 22. On July 8, Ashley A. Tarbell, 32, of Hogansburg was charged with inadequate headlight. Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on July 29. On July 9, Cheyenne S. Jacobs, 34, of Hogansburg was...
St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Police blotter: On June 22, Timothy C. Boice, 37, of Massena was charged with aggravated driving while intoxicated, speeding, driving to the left of pavement markings and failure to obey a traffic control device. Tickets were returnable to Bombay Town Court on July 9. On June 24, Karhatiron Perkins, 21, of Hogansburg was charged with inadequate tail lights. Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on July 15. On June 24, Olivia R. Lafrance, 20, of Hogansburg was charged with speeding (50-35 mph zone). Ticket is returnable...
St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Police: On June 14, Louis R. Tarbell, 74, of Rooseveltown was charged with passing on the right. Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on July 8. On June 14, Aaron P. Durant, 45, of Bombay was charged with obstructed view. Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on July 8. On June 14, Steven P. Spence, 30, of Massena was charged with speeding (50-35 mph zone). Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on July 8. On June 16, Dennis L. Girard, 61, of Mount Forrest, Ontario was charged with speeding (54-35 mph zone). Ticket is retur...
St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Police blotter: On June 9, Shane J. Nolan, 21, of Hogansburg was charged with passing in a no-pass zone. Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on June 24. On June 9, Sarah Boyer, 30, of Kahnawake, Quebec was charged with speeding (50 -35 mph zone). Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on June 24. On June 10, Adrieene R.C. Thompson, 26, of Akwesasne, Ontario was charged with speeding (80-55 mph zone). Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on July 8. On June 10, Jaade R. Oakes, 30, of Hogansburg was picked up on a warrant....
St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Police 06-06-2019: On May 31, Craig F. Roundpoint, 33, of Cornwall, Ontario was charged with failure to keep right and failure to stop at a stop sign. Tickets are returnable to Tribal Court on June 24. On May 31, Michael L. Cooper, 50, of Ohsweken, Ontario was charged with inadequate brakelights. Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on June 24. On May 31, Clayton G. Everhart, 38, of Winthrop was charged with unregistered motor vehicle. Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on June 17. On June 1, Caroline G. Russell, 20, o...
St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Police blotter: On May 26, Brian N. Gray, 36, of Hogansburg was charged with endangering the welfare of a child and second-degree harassment. He was arraigned in Bombay Town Court and ordered to return June 4. On May 26, Jay L. Chubb, 19, of Hogansburg was charged with speeding (50-35 mph zone). Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on June 17. On May 26, Louie J. Jackson, 50, of Hogansburg was charged with speeding (50-35 mph zone). Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on June 17. On May 26, Leon E. Hendrie, 35, of Peru...
St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Police: On May 17, Kaitlyn C. White, 24, of Hogansburg was charged with no seat belt and unregistered motor vehicle. Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on June 10. On May 17, Larry Roundpoint, 30, of Hogansburg was charged with speeding (55-35 mph zone). Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on June 3. On May 17, Barbara A. Marshall, 26, of Ogdensburg was charged with running a stop sign and second-degree aggravated unlicensed operation. Tickets are returnable to Bombay Town Court on June 4. On May 18, Rory M. Stever,...
St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Police blotter, May 10-16: On May 10, Matthew V. Thompson, 37, of Hogansburg was charged with making a terroristic threat, a class D felony. He was arraigned in Bombay Town Court and ordered to return June 24. On May 10, Edwin M. Pelkey, 45, of Norfolk was charged with for failure to obey a traffic control device. Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on June 3. On May 13, Brenda Cook, 47, of Hogansburg was charged with speeding (59-35 mph zone). Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on June 3. On May 13, Shayla J. Oakes,...
St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Police Blotter: On May 3, Justin A. Square, 23, of Hogansburg was charged with first-degree aggravated unlicensed operation, driving while intoxicated, refusal to take chemical test, leaving the scene of a motor vehicle accident, improper right turn, speed not reasonable and prudent, fail to keep right, unregistered motor vehicle, registered plate display violation, inadequate insurance, expired inspection and unlicensed operation. He was arraigned in Bombay Town Court and remanded to the Franklin County Jail, Malone,...
Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police Blotter as of 05/02/2019: On April 27, Totawatensewen McDonald, 23, of Hogansburg was charged with speeding (60-35 mph zone). Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on May 20. On April 27, Michael J. Ashley, 70, of Norfolk was charged with parking in a no-park zone. Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on May 13. On April 27, Joseph Hillenbrand, 81, of Massena was charged with parking in a no-park zone. Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on May 13. On April 27, Ernest J. Drollette, 78, of Morrisonville was...
St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Police blotter: On April 19, Patricia E. Marsh, 75, of Winthrop was charged with parking in a no-park zone. Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on May 6. On April 19, Denise A. Eggleston, 49, of Massena was charged with speeding (52-35 mph zone). Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on May 6. On April 19, Harry R. Wilbur, 37, of Constable was charged with speeding (61-45 mph zone). Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on May 13. On April 19, Michael L. Cook, 35, of Akwesasne was charged with first-degree criminal...
St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Police: On April 12, Arthur J. Niles, 63, of Moria was charged with speeding (allegedly 54-35 mph zone). Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on April 29. On April 12, Adam P. McGrath, 32, of Brasher Falls was charged with parking in a no-park zone. Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on May 6. On April 13, Nikia N. Ramsey, 34, of Braintree, Mass. was charged with speeding (allegedly 49-35 mph zone). Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on May 6. On April 13, Jake D. Whitecrow, 23, of Akwesasne was charged with failure...
St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Police: On April 5, Zachary B. Harvey, 18, of Norwood was charged with fail to obey traffic control device. Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on April 29. On April 6, Orris P. Edwards, 25, of Nedrow was charged with speeding (allegedly 49-35 mph zone). Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on 04-29-2019. On April 6, Susan M. Poupore, 50, of Malone was charged with speeding (allegedly 49-35 mph zone). Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on April 29. On April 6, Robert J. Johnson, 75, of Tupper Lake was charged with...
Saint Regis Mohawk Police Blotter 4/4/19: On March 29, Ivan Rakush, 66, of Berwyn, Ill. Was charged with speeding (allegedly 55-35 mph zone). Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on April 15. On March 29, Kelly M. Mora-Rosas, 45, of Constable was charged with speeding (allegedly 68-55 mph zone). Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on April 15. On March 29, Nina L. Benore, 35, of Bombay was charged with speeding (allegedly 61-45 mph zone). Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on April 22. On March 29, Wakeen T. White, 20, was picked up on a...
St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Police On March 22, James J. Houseman 49 of Alexandria, Va. was charged with speeding (allegedly 48-35 mph zone). Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court April 15. On March 22, Kenneth A. Lazore, 76, of Hogansburg was charged with speeding (allegedly 49-35 mph zone). Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on April 15. On March 22, Krista M. Taylor, 28, of Parishville was charged with inadequate headlight. Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on April 15. On March 23, Brandon F. Benedict, 32, of Akwesasne, Ontario was charged...
St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Police: On March 15, police charged Michael L. Cook, 35, of Hogansburg with second-degree criminal contempt. He was arraigned in Bombay Town Court and ordered to return April 2. On March 17, police charged Tyler Thompson, 34, of Akwesasne, Quebec with inadequate headlight. Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on April 8. On March 17, police charged David T. Labarge, 50, of Rochester with driving while intoxicated, refusal to take breath test, moved from lane unsafely and open container. He was arraigned in Bombay Town...
Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police Blotter: 03-14-2019 On 03-01-2019 Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police ticketed Robert G. Nagle, 56, of Massena, NY for operating motor vehicle causing accident. Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on 03-18-2019. On 03-04-2019 Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police ticketed Edith M. Adams, 70, of Hogansburg, NY for speed in zone 57-35 mph zone. Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on 03-25-2019. On 03-04-2019 Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police ticketed Kenneth Cree, 42, of Hogansburg, NY for speed in zone 54-35 mph zone....
New York State Police: Juan C. Alvarez, 28, of Hogansburg was charged with unlawful possession of marijuana and sub-standard lights at 12:18 a.m. March 10 on State Route 37B in Massena and was released with citations. Kyle A. Barnes, 27, of Hogansburg was charged with unlawful possession of marijuana, no inspection and no registration at 7:50 a.m. Feb. 20 on West Road in Moira and was released with citations. Massena Police: Christopher E. Johnson, 52, of Pumphouse Road, Akwesasne was charged with second-degree menacing, unlawful imprisonment...
St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Police Blotter St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Police say they recently charged the following people with driving while intoxicated: Andrew L. Laughing, 33, of Bombay, Feb. 11, also cited with failure to keep right and unregistered motor vehicle; Nathan D. Lightfoot, 30, of Massena, Feb. 15, also cited with failure to use designated lane; Corrina L. David, 48, of Hogansburg, Feb. 17, cited with failure to keep right. They were given appearance tickets for Bombay Town Court. Police say they charged the following people with...
(February 13, 2019) Cornwall, ON – On the evening of February 4, 2019, members of the Cornwall Regional Task Force (CRTF) were conducting a border integrity operation along the north shore of the St. Lawrence River when a trio of snowmobiles were observed travelling without headlights and approaching the east end of the City of Cornwall. A suspicious dark-coloured pickup truck with cap was seen entering the parking lot of the Children's Aid Society building located on Boundary Road. Task F...
Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police Blotter as of 02/07/2019: On January 25, 2019, Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police arrested Alyssa M. Laflesh, 27, of North Bangor, NY for an active warrant. Ms. Laflesh was arraigned at the Bombay Town Court and given a return date of 01-29-2019. On January 28, 2019, Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police ticketed Dana L. Jenson, 31, of Hogansburg, NY for aggravated unlicensed operation 3rd degree-misdemeanor and fail to stop at stop sign. Tickets are returnable to Bombay Town Court on 02-19-2019. On January 28, 2019,...
Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police Blotter :1/24/19 On Jan. 19, police charged Felipe Medina-Cintron, 45, of Massena with speeding (allegedly 55-35 mph zone). Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on Feb. 4. On Jan. 19, police charged Craig M. Fleury, 34, of North Bangor with inadequate tail light. Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on Feb. 4. On Jan. 19, police charged Faith L. Waite, 18, of Massena with first-degree criminal contempt, a felony, and second-degree harassment. She was arraigned in Bombay Town Court and ordered to return Feb. 9....
St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Police Blotter: On Jan. 11, police charged Lance N. Jackson, 33, of Hogansburg with third-degree aggravated unlicensed operation, unlicensed operation and inadequate headlight. Tickets are returnable to Bombay Town Court on Jan. 29. On Jan. 12, police charged Thomas G. Terrance 30 of Hogansburg with speeding (allegedly 50-35 mph zone). Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on Jan. 28. On Jan. 13, police charged Michael W. Wright, 47, of Potsdam with trespassing. Ticket is returnable to Bombay Town Court on Feb. 19. On...
St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Police Blotter On Jan. 4, police charged Dalton J. Goodreau, 18, of Brasher Falls with operating a motor vehicle causing an accident. Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on Jan. 28. On Jan. 4, police charged Nicholas T. Hynes, 21, of Brushton with second-degree aggravated unlicensed operation and speeding (allegedly 55-35 mph zone). Tickets are returnable to Bombay Town Court on Jan. 29. On Jan. 4, police charged Leroy J. Rousseau, 56, of Owls Head with third-degree aggravated unlicensed operation. Ticket is returnable...
(January 16, 2019) Cornwall, ON – On January 9, 2019, while conducting a border integrity operation, officers with the Cornwall Regional Task Force (CRTF) observed a boat traveling eastbound on the St. Lawrence River in South Glengarry. A short time later, a pickup truck was observed departing a shoreline cottage area where the vessel was last seen and heard. Police stopped the vehicle and found the driver and sole occupant, Ronald Cook, age 42, of Akwesasne, Ontario, to be in possession of 6...
(January 9, 2019) Jordan Thompson, Akwesasne, was among eight people arrested in Cornwall, ON, on January 7, 2019, all in relation to aggravated assault. The altercation reportedly happened at a residence on Guy Street on Monday. Cornwall Police alleged the suspects prevented a man from leaving the residence on Guy Street, confined the victim by using duct tape and assaulted him with various weapons. The victim was treated for his non-life threatening injuries at Cornwall Community Hospital. According to reports - police officers believe this...
Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police Blotter: On Dec. 14, police charged Frederick D. Heiserman, 35, of Brushton with fourth-degree grand larceny, felony, second-degree criminal contempt, second-degree harassment, second-degree aggravated unlicensed operation, unlicensed operation, speed not reasonable and prudent, fail to keep right, trespassing and unlawful possession of marijuana. He was arraigned in Bombay Town Court and released to probation and was to have returned on Dec. 18. On Dec. 16, police charged Dalton J. White, 21, of Hogansburg...
St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Police: On Dec. 8, police issued speeding citations to Kenneth W. Park, 32, of Fort Covington (allegedly 58-35 mph zone); Asia Y. Arquette, 31, of Hogansburg (allegedly 52-35 mph zone); Richard N. Durham, 58, of (allegedly 55-35 mph zone). Tickets are returnable to Tribal Court on Jan. 7. On Dec. 9, police charged Eileen M. Fregoe, 54, of Brasher Falls (allegedly 54-35 mph zone). Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on Jan. 7. On Dec. 10, police charged Jake F. Dumas, 28, of Massena with operate motor vehicle causing...
St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Police Blotter: 12/06/2018 On Nov. 30, police charged David R. Square, 54, of Hogansburg with failure to use a child restraint. Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on Dec. 17. On Nov. 30, police charged Francis J. Thompson, 38, of Hogansburg with failure to use a child restraint and unlicensed operation. Tickets are returnable to Tribal Court on Dec. 17. On Nov. 30, police charged Tewentenhawihtha Aldrich, 24, of Hogansburg and Catherine A. Papineau, 50, of Akwesasne, Ont. each with inadequate headlight. Tickets are...
St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Police, Nov. 23-28: On Nov. 23, police charged Dillon J. White, 22, of Hogansburg with seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, resisting arrest, prescription outside original container and picked him up on a bench warrant. Tickets are returnable to Bombay Town Court on Dec. 11. On Nov. 23, police charged Stacey L. Gray, 30, of Hogansburg with suspended registration. Ticket is returnable to Bombay Town Court on Dec. 11. On Nov. 25, police charged Nolan L. Thompson, 25, of Hogansburg with...
St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Police blotter: On Nov. 16, police charged Gerald D. Gunnip, 48, of Constable with second-degree aggravated unlicensed operation. Ticket is returnable to Bombay Town Court on Dec. 11. On Nov. 16, police charged Shane R. Tarbell, 20, of Hogansburg with speeding (allegedly 52-35 mph zone). Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on Dec. 3. On Nov. 17, police charged Jason R. Cook, 34, of Akwesasne, Ontario with speeding (allegedly 53-35 mph zone). Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on Dec. 10. On Nov. 17, police charged...
St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Police Blotter 11/15/2018: On Nov. 9, police charged Tyler G. Scott, 26, of Tupper Lake with unlicensed operation. Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on Nov. 26. On Nov. 11, police charged Nicole Lavigne, 59, of Cornwall, Ontario with inadequate headlight. Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on Nov. 26. On Nov. 11, police charged Marcel Richer, 63, of Hemmingford, Quebec with inadequate headlight. Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on Nov. 26. On Nov. 12, police charged Abraham L. Francis, 55, of Hogansburg for...
St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Police blotter, Nov. 2-8: On Nov. 2, police charged Mathew M. Lawrence, 31, and Elaine M. Franklin, 54, both of Massena with one count each of fourth-degree grand larceny, a felony. They arraigned in Bombay Town Court and released with orders to return on Nov. 13. On Nov. 2, police charged Daniel A. Foster, 30, of Bombay with inadequate tail light and third-degree aggravated unlicensed operation. Tickets are returnable to Bombay Town Court on Nov. 27. On Nov. 2, Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police arrested Stephanie M. Squa...
St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Police: On Oct. 21, police charged a subject identified as K. Johnson, 35, of Akwesasne, N.Y. for inadequate headlight. Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on Nov. 19. A tribal spokesperson said their first name was not available. On Oct. 27, police charged Jaiden M. Mitchell, 22, of Hogansburg with speeding (allegedly 58-35 mph zone). Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on Nov. 19. On Oct. 27, police charged Carmen R. Perry, 43, of Brushton with for inadequate headlight. Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on Nov....
St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Police blotter, Oct. 19-25: On Oct. 19, police charged Kehley M. Roundpoint, 31, of Akwesasne, N.Y. with speeding (allegedly 52-35 mph zone) and second-degree aggravated unlicensed operation. Tickets are returnable to Bombay Town Court on Nov. 20. On Oct. 19, police charged Valerie E. Cree, 53, of Akwesasne, Ontario with speeding (allegedly 56-35 mph zone). Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on Nov. 5. On Oct. 19, police charged Sharon C. Peters, 59, of Akwesasne, Ontario with unregistered motor vehicle. Ticket is...
St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Police blotter, Oct. 12-18: On Oct. 16, police charged Travis R. Terrance, 19, of Hogansburg with third-degree unlawful fleeing of police, reckless driving, fail to obey order of police, uninspected motor vehicle, no insurance, unregistered motor vehicle, improper plates, fail to keep right, speeding and unlawful possession of marijuana. He was arraigned in Bombay Town Court and remanded to the Franklin County Jail, Malone in lieu of $2,000 bail or $4,000 bond. He was ordered to return to court on Oct. 30. On Oct. 12,...
St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Police blotter, Oct. 5-11: On Oct. 5, police charged Christine M. Woodley, 53, of Clayton with speeding (allegedly 52-35 mph zone). Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on Nov. 5. On Oct. 5, police charged Carrie M. Jacobs, 50, of Hogansburg and Tyren A. Terrance, 23, of Akwesasne, N.Y. for use of mobile telephone while driving. Tickets are returnable to Tribal Court on Oct. 29. On Oct. 5, police charged Kayla M. Thompson, 26, of Hogansburg with expired inspection. Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on Oct. 29. On...
St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Police, Sept. 28-Oct. 3: On Sept. 28, police charged Kaili J. Lazore, 18, of Bombay with suspended registration. Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on Oct. 16. On Sept. 28, police charged Richard G. Oakes, 37, of Akwesasne, N.Y. with speeding (allegedly 58-35 mph zone). Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on Oct. 22. On Sept. 28, police charged Sherwood M. McDonald, 71, of Hogansburg with leaving pavement to pass on right. Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on Oct. 22. On Sept. 28, police charged Katherine L....
St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Police blotter: 9/27/2018 On Sept. 21, police picked up Michael T. Neff, 33, of Hogansburg on a warrant. He was arraigned in Bombay Town Court and ordered to return Oct 23. On Sept. 21, police charged the following people with speeding: Kyra L.S. Thompson-Douglas, 21, of Rooseveltown (allegedly 58-35 mph zone); Lindsay A. Tarbell, 41, of Hogansburg (allegedly 53-35 mph zone); and Joseph Peters, 25, of Hogansburg (allegedly 53-35 mph zone). Tickets are returnable to Tribal Court on Oct. 15. On Sept. 22, police charged...
Saint Regis Mohawk Police Blotter as of 09-19-2018 On Sept. 7, police charged Michael L. Cook, 35, of Akwesasne, N.Y. with third-degree assault and unlawful imprisonment, both misdemeanors. He was arraigned in Bombay Town Court and released with orders to return on a later date. On Sept. 14, police charged Scott G. Merkley, 52, of Norwood with failure to use designated lane, misdemeanor DWI and a felony count of driving with a blood alcohol content of .08 percent or more. Tickets are returnable to Bombay Town Court on Oct. 9. Police say on the...
St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Police blotter, Aug. 31 to Sept. 6: On Aug. 31, police charged Raven L. Roundpoint, 26, of Hogansburg, with trespassing. Ticket is returnable to Bombay Town Court on Sept. 25. On Aug. 31, police charged with speeding Veronica K. Thompson, 54, of Hogansburg (allegedly 54-35 mph zone) and David L. Wylie, 52, of Lunenburg, Ontario (allegedly 52-35 mph zone). Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on Oct. 1 and Sept. 24, respectively. On Aug. 31, police charged Kurt T. Terrance, 28, of Hogansburg with careless driving causing...
St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Police blotter, Aug. 17-30: On Aug. 17, police charged Richard J. Lauzon, 38, of Hogansburg with speeding (allegedly 51-35 mph zone). Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on Sept. 10. On Aug. 18, police charged Mary Sunday, 77, of Hogansburg with parking in a no-park zone. Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on Sept. 10. On Aug. 19, police charged Dillon S. Martin, 25, of Snye, Quebec with driving while intoxicated and speeding (allegedly 55-35 mph zone). Tickets are returnable to Bombay Town Court on Sept. 18. On Aug....
Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police Blotter as of 08/16/2018: On August 10, police arrested Dalton J. White, 21, of Hogansburg, NY for petit larceny class a misdemeanor. Mr. White was arraigned at the Bombay Town Court and given a return date of 08-21-2018. On August 10, police ticketed Louis L. Chubb, 25, of Hogansburg, NY for uninspected motor vehicle. Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on 08-27-2018. On August 11, police ticketed Brooke I. Francis, 21, of Hogansburg, NY for speed in zone (allegedly 52-35 mph zone). Ticket is returnable to...
Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police Blotter 08/09/2018: On August 3, police arrested Kenneth B.J. Cree, 22, of Hogansburg, NY for an active warrant. Mr. Cree was arraigned at the Bombay Town Court and given a return date of 08-07-2018. On August 5, police ticketed Diana R. Aintrazi, 59, of Morrisonville, NY for reckless driving. Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on 08-27-2018. On August 5, police ticketed Cindy Sullivan, 64, of Massena, NY for parking in a no park zone. Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on 08-27-2018. On August 5, police...
Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police Blotter as of 08/02/2018 On July 20, police charged Mark E. Monroe, 35, of Massena with speeding (allegedly 57-35 mph zone). Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on Aug. 6. On July 20, police picked up Tehatakenta Boots on a warrant and cited him with speeding. He was arraigned in Bombay Town Court ordered to return Aug. 20. The speeding citation is returnable to Bombay Town Court on Aug. 14. On July 21, police charged Lynne C. Thompson, 59, of Hogansburg (allegedly 52-35 mph zone) and Jeffrey R. Jock, 51, of...
St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Police blotter On July 13, police charged Rahsontanohstha Delormier, 23, of Akwesasne, N.Y. following a police chase at speeds of nearly 100 mph. He was charged with unlawful fleeing of a police officer, reckless driving, failure to use designated lane, fail to disobey traffic control device and three speeding citations, allegedly 75 mph in a 35 mph zone, 80 mph in a 45 mph zone and 98 mph in a 55 mph zone. Tickets are returnable to Bombay Town Court on July 24. On July 14, police charged Adam M. Ortiz, 32, of...
St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Police: On July 6, police charged Douglas S. Huff, 42, of Hogansburg with for failure to keep right, first-degree aggravated unlicensed operation (felony), misdemeanor driving while intoxicated and unlawful possession of marijuana. He was released with a July 31 appearance ticket for Bombay Town Court. On July 6, police charged Seth Lazore, 33, of Hogansburg with for disobeying a stop sign and third-degree AUO. Tickets are returnable to Bombay Town Court on July 31. On July 7, police charged Jeremiah F. Brooks, 40, of...
St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Police blotter, June 22-July 5, 2018: On June 22, police ticketed Giovannina Vescio, 70, of Lachine, Quebec for failure to stop for a traffic control device. Ticket is returnable to Bombay Town Court on July 17. On June 22, police charged Sandra R. Lauzon, 66, of Fort Covington with failure to stop for red lights on a school bus. Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on July 9. On June 22, police charged Morgan J. Boots, 26, of Akwesasne, Ontario with operating without a license. Ticket is returnable to Bombay Town Court...
St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Police blotter, June 15-21: On June 15, police charged with speeding Kathleen A. Thompson, 58, of Port Henry (allegedly 65-45 mph zone) and Kayla S. Cook, 27, of Akwesasne, N.Y. Tickets are returnable to Tribal Court on later dates. On June 15, police ticketed Jason M. Lazore, 38, of Hogansburg for operating a motor vehicle causing an accident. Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on July 2. On June 15, police charged Johl W. Benedict, 22, of Hogansburg with disobeying a traffic control device and unlicensed driver....
Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police Blotter 6-14-2018 On June 8, police charged Abby F. Mitchell, 34, of Hogansburg with third-degree aggravated unlicensed operation. Ticket is returnable to Bombay Town Court on July 24. On June 8, police charged Tyler F. Willette, 33, of Fort Covington with speeding (allegedly 63-35 mph zone). Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on June 25. On June 8, police charged Leonee M. Mitchell, 43, of Akwesasne, Quebec for speeding (allegedly 56-35 mph zone) and third-degree AUO. Tickets are returnable to Bombay Town...
St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Police blotter, June 1-7: On June 1, police ticketed Matayia A. Garrow, 22, of Hogansburg for third-degree aggravated unlicensed operation, unlicensed operation and inadequate plate light. Tickets are returnable to Bombay Town Court on June 26. On June 1, police ticketed Justin Wilson, 35, of North Lawrence, N.Y. for speeding (allegedly 55-35 mph zone). Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on June 18. On June 1, police ticketed Tammy L. Barse, 59, of Ft. Covington for speeding (allegedly 60-45 mph zone). Ticket is return...
St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Police: On May 27, police ticketed Kasennanoron Two-Axe, 30, of London, Ontario for speeding (allegedly 61-35 mph zone). Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on June 11. On May 27, police ticketed Nhan T. Huynh, 36, of Potsdam, N.Y. for inadequate headlight. Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on June 25. On May 28, police ticketed Thomas E. Mattice, 44, of Massena, N.Y. for third-degree aggravated unlicensed operation and inadequate headlight. Tickets are returnable to Bombay Town Court on June 19. On May 29, police...
St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Police blotter, May 18-24: On May 18, police ticketed Nenita N. Donnelly, 77, of Saranac Lake, N.Y. for operate motor vehicle causing accident. Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on June 18. On May 19, police charged Kyden Cook-Jackson, 19, of Cornwall, Ontario with speeding (allegedly 57-35 mph zone). Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on June 4. On May 21, police charged Estella V. Llamas, 59, of Potsdam, N.Y. with parking in a no-park zone. Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on June 18. On May 22, police picked...
St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Police blotter, May 4-17: On May 4, police charged Brittany C. Leblanc, 30, of Hogansburg with speeding (allegedly 54-35 mph zone). Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on May 14. On May 7, police charged Stephen Forster, 73, of Huntingdon, Quebec; Nicole Lavigne, 74, of Montreal, Quebec; and Jeannine L. Bazinet, 76, of Cornwall, Ontario with parking in a no-park zone. Tickets are returnable to Tribal Court on May 21. On May 8, police charged Elias Priniotakis, 55, of Laval, Quebec with speeding (allegedly 61-35 mph...
St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Police blotter, May 4-10: On May 4, police charged Brittany C. Leblanc, 30, of Hogansburg with speeding (allegedly 54-35 mph zone). Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on May 14. On May 7, police charged Stephen Forster, 73, of Huntingdon, Quebec; Nicole Lavigne, 74, of Montreal, Quebec; and Jeannine L. Bazinet, 76, of Cornwall, Ontario with parking in a no-park zone. Tickets are returnable to Tribal Court on May 21. On May 8, police charged Elias Priniotakis, 55, of Laval, Quebec with speeding (allegedly 61-35 mph...
St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Police Blotter – March 21 to May 3: On March 21, police ticketed Loran N. Thompson 70 of Hogansburg, NY for harassment 2nd degree. Ticket is returnable to Bombay Town Court on 04-24-2018. On April 27, police ticketed Tristan D. Cook-Hasty, 18, of Hogansburg for speeding (allegedly 55-35 mph zone). Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on May 21. On April 27, police ticketed Ariwiio L. Swamp, 26, of Hogansburg for second-degree aggravated unlicensed operation. Ticket is returnable to Bombay Town Court on May 22. On April 2...
St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Police blotter, April 20-26: On April 20, police ticketed Lila Lazore, 71, of Akwesasne, Quebec for speeding (allegedly 54-35 mph zone). Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on May 14. On April 20, police ticketed Francis W. Conners, 49, of Akwesasne, N.Y. for expired inspection, inadequate brake lights and unregistered motor vehicle. Tickets are returnable to Tribal Court on May 21. On April 20, police ticketed Scott A. Martin, 36, of Akwesasne, N.Y. for inadequate headlight. Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on May...
St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Police, April 15-19: On April 15, police ticketed James M. Stratta, 74, of Massena for unsafe backing. Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on April 30. On April 19, police picked up Brian J. Boots, 39, of Hogansburg on a probation warrant. He was arraigned in Bombay Town Court and remanded to Franklin County Jail, Malone, in lieu of $500 with orders to return May 15. New York State Police: Two Hogansburg men were jailed following a report of a burglary in progress on April 18. They were arrested at 479 Rooseveltown...
St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Police blotter, April 6 to 12: On April 6, police charged Jayne D. George, 60, of Hermon with speeding (allegedly 58-35 mph zone). Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on April 16. On April 6, police charged Kandyrose Pierce, 24, of Akwesasne, Quebec with speeding (allegedly 54-35 mph zone). Ticket was returnable to Tribal Court on April 16. On April 6, police charged Francis J. Ingle, 37, of Hogansburg with speeding (allegedly 54-35 mph zone). Ticket was returnable to Tribal Court on April 16. On April 6, police charged...
(Onerahto:kha/April 5, 2018) The Ontario government has announced that it has awarded funding to Enbridge Gas Distribution to potentially bring low cost natural gas to Kawehno:ke (Cornwall Island). Funding of $3,447,000 was granted by Ontario from the province's Natural Gas Grant Program. A total of 11 new projects were announced that will potentially bring natural gas to several First Nations communities and Ontario towns. The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne and Enbridge Gas Distribution have...
The Department of Homeland Security is poised to begin monitoring journalists and media influencers through a comprehensive database, according to stories that made national news over the weekend of April 6. DHS, according to a posting on FedBizOpps.gov, is advertising for “media monitoring services.” According to a report on Forbes.com (https://bit.ly/2HaC36G), the plan is to gather and monitor the public work of journalists and media influencers worldwide, not just within the United States. The Forbes article says DHS is aiming to track mor...
Military on both sides of the border are conducting drills. In the United States, the 10th Mountain Division of Fort Drum is conducting night aviation maneuvers in St. Lawrence, Essex, Hamilton, Franklin and Clinton counties, according to New York State Police. These nighttime activities started on Monday, April 9 and will continue until Monday April 16. Troopers say they want everyone to be aware that there will also be heavy military vehicle traffic during maneuvers. In Canada, the Cornwall Seaway News reported Canadian Forces conducted...
On April 4th, the Seven Dancers Coalition hosted a book signing and discussion with the author known as Eahwahewì. The first of two events took place at the Akwesasne Library, the second taking place at the Seven Dancers Coalition Building. The author, Eahwahewì travelled from her hometown to come to Akwesasne to discuss the non-fictional personal essay, which turned into a book. Eahwahewì, Oneida, Turtle Clan, was born and raised in Toronto. The book is called "Recover. Rebuild. Reclaim SE...
All through the month of April, SUNY Plattsburgh in collaboration with a few organizations from Akwesasne are hosting an event revolving around Native American individuals in the Plattsburgh area. The main event revolving around a novel by Louise Erdrich called The Round House, which will be given out for free at the Akwesasne Cultural Center and Library, SUNY Plattsburgh library and Plattsburgh Campus Bookstore. One of many events included Seven Dancers Coalition outreach worker Jonel...
During the Seaway Hobbies Collectibles, Arts and Crafts Show on March 24th, Rhénald Savard, owner of Seaway Slot Car Racing, donated $1651.50 to the Parade of Nations. The registered charitable organization helps special needs people of the Territory of Akwesasne, Cornwall and SD&G, of all ages and backgrounds, to realize a dream and participate in activities related to life skills. Photo submitted by Parade of Nations....
Submitted by Meagan McDonald PRE-K: Ms. Hart: Kaleb Martin Mrs. LaBaff: Lakelyn McComber Mrs. Willis: Masen Cook Salara Lewis KINDERGARTEN: Mrs. Clark: Liam Martin Mrs. King: Zahara Thomas FIRST GRADE: Mrs. Ellsworth: Kendal Buckshot Kaydince King Watehronhi’ne Ms. Johnson: Dale Finch Miss. Lauzon: Davis Cooke Alexandria George-Griffin Kenzie Hart Mrs. Thompson: Nataya Delormier-King Mrs. Yando: Kaleb Cook SECOND GRADE: Mrs. Beck: Peyton Jesmer-Thompson Miss. Cartier: Tehowisoton Ms. Cruickshank: Trinity Kerberg-Cole Tehotsirahthe King Jakub T...
Submitted by Lynda Brown The grade six class at Tsi Snaihne School worked with Michelle Kennedy from Queen's University Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science with the Ozobot Robots in class. The students created a timeline for the Ozobot Robots for a fictional road trip to an upcoming Powwow. The students first picked a location from: Toronto, Barrie, Smith Falls, Aundeck Omni Kaning, or Kahnawake. They then created their timeline with various stops. In between each stop, the students had...
Late last year students in the three Ahkwesahsne Mohawk Board of Education schools put together science projects to be seen and judged locally. Last weekend some of them moved up and put their creations on display for the entire Stormont Dundas and Glengarry county. The United Counties Science Fair was held at St. Lawrence High School in Cornwall and several local kids won top honors. Jersey Jacobs of the Ahkwesahsne Mohawk School won the Silver Award for her Color and Memory Display. She won...
(AKWESASNE, NY) – On Sunday, April 8, 2018, Mr. Leroy Tyndall from Plattsburgh, NY won $186,807 with a royal flush on Caribbean Stud. James stated that he will be retiring with the win, paying off bills and will be taking a nice relaxing trip to Hawaii! He was playing a $5 bet with the $1 progressive bet, when suddenly he was dealt the following five cards; 10, Jack, Queen, King, and Ace of spades. Caribbean Stud Poker is a single player five-card draw poker game played against the dealer w...
Submitted by Lynda Brown. Tsi Snaihne School's Running and Sports club welcomed Troy Thompson, Chief of the Kawehno:ke district, to their school on April 5th, 2018. Chief Troy came to the school to speak to the students about the importance of leading a healthy lifestyle to prevent childhood obesity. He shared his passion for running by talking about the upcoming Ottawa Kids Marathon and shared his own marathon experiences. Chief Troy finished his visit by running with some of the students who...
Last week, the area was rocked by big wind gusts and there was the usual tree limbs littered all over, as well as power outages associated with it. After school activities were cancelled at local schools and there were reports of lawn furniture finding new homes. The billboard is on Kawehnoke at the bridge corridor and the homemade structure withstood half of the wind. What looks like a giant soufflé is a covered swimming pool on the East End of Kawehnoke. Photos: Derrick Laf...
Peter Garrow, Manager/Coordinator · As the Manager/Coordinator of Entewatatha:wi, I am responsible for the development of self- government agreements that define a new government-to-government relationship with Canada. These agreements will be ratified by Akwesasronon and by Canada's Parliament and will establish increased jurisdiction and authority for Mohawk Council of Akwesasne in the delivery of programs and services to its citizens. Sawentanon Skidders, Policy Analyst · My title is a l...
I just saw A Quiet Place and it was amazing. Probably one of the best horror films I’ve seen in a long time. Now that may surprise some of you as I don’t seem like much of a horror fan but if it has an interesting enough premise – then I’m in the mood to get scared. And this movie is no exception, especially with a premise as unique and well executed as this one. In his directorial debut, John Krasinski (yes, Jim from The Office) stars in the movie with his real-life wife, Emily Blunt, as a husband and wife with their two children who must su...
For this year’s Yom HaShoah (Holocaust Remembrance Day) in Cornwall, the Cornwall Interfaith Partnership will be hosting the screening of a documentary A Survivor’s Story. The film examines the Holocaust through the experience of Irene Fogel Weiss, a young Jewish girl who by several twists of fate survived the horrors of the Auschwitz concentration camp. Irene shares her personal story, covering how Nazi influences took over her town, the harassment of her family and fellow Jews, their deportation to a Hungarian ghetto, her arrival at Aus...
Submitted by Elaine Thompson March Perfect Attendance HEADSTART Jack Adams Atewennatekha Jacobs Joelle Peters PRE-KINDERGARTEN Taiontahnekatsnentonhakie Baker Braelyn Delormier Ethan Jackson Dylan King Tekanerahtakwas Tarbell KINDERGARTEN Sophia Jock Jacob Lazore Lennon Montour Raiden Sawatis Roianekete Sunday Square Kaleb Two Bulls GRADE 1 Bryson Cree Monte Jacobs Riley Lazore Hohnegayewahs Mitchell Thunder Rourke Martin Satewenkenhiio Tarbell Leighton Thompson Francis GRADE 2 Charlie Farwell...
Celebrating its 17th year this Foothills ARTSociety sponsored exhibit will showcase the talents of Middle and High School students from 6 area schools. The schools participating this year are Brushton-Moira, Chateaugay, Franklin Academy, Holy Family, Malone Middle School and Salmon River. The Opening Reception is from 12 - 2:30 on Sat., April 14th on the third floor of the Wead Library with awards being presented at 1:00. The exhibit will remain hung during regular library hours until Sat, April 28. The public is not only encouraged to stop in...
The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe held their monthly meeting for the month of April, on Saturday the 7th. The meeting began at 10 am with a call to order. There was a quick review of previous action items. Previous Action Items: a) Tribal Council to report on March Tribal meeting motion from the floor for Tribal Council to enact an investigation (fact finding) and evaluation of the correlation and relationship between the original Elders Benefit Group and the anonymous propaganda, which is in direct contradiction to the benefit to elders. – Work i...
St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Police, April 1-5: On April 1, police charged Darwin G. Arquette, 32, of Hogansburg with felony counts of driving while intoxicated and aggravated driving while intoxicated, and a misdemeanor count of resisting arrest. He was also cited for a parking violation. He was arraigned in Bombay Town Court and was to have re-appeared April 10. On April 2, police charged Dayna J. Green, 21, of Akwesasne, Quebec with speeding (allegedly 54-35 mph zone). Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on April 16. On April 4, police charged...
Work in Belize for 4 months through the International Aboriginal Youth Internship (IAYI) Initiative. The Marine Institute of Memorial University has just received funding from the Canadian government to send indigenous youth of Canada (age 18-35) to Belize on a 4-month internship through the International Aboriginal Youth Internship (IAYI) initiative. All travel costs for the initiative are covered and interns are also provided with a modest allowance while overseas to cover living expenses. Interns will work with the National Institute of...
The Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service, in partnership with the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and other Police Services are holding a Gun Amnesty during the month of April. The Gun Amnesty program is a proactive community safety initiative. The goal of the program is to improve public safety by reducing the number of firearms in our community. To achieve this goal, we will be participating in this month-long program starting April 1st. We are asking any community members who are residing on the Northern portion of the Territory that wish to volu...
Congratulations to students at the Ahkwesahsne Mohawk School who met or exceeded the school's first term goal of achieving an attendance percentage rate of 91 percent or higher! Any student who attended school from September - January for 91 percent of the time or more (some had perfect attendance!) were rewarded with an ice cream sundae party on March 28! Nia:wenkowa to the students and their parents/guardians for valuing school and recognizing the importance of attendance as a stepping stone...
(April 3, 2018) Indigenous Fashion Week Toronto (IFWTO) is proud to announce the line-up of Indigenous artists and designers presenting their work at the inaugural event, taking place from May 31 – June 3, 2018 at Harbourfront Centre. IFWTO will showcase some of the most distinct and progressive Indigenous fashion, textiles and craft from Canada, the US and Greenland, with a spotlight on the far north. The Indigenous artists and designers presenting live runway shows at Indigenous Fashion W...
Reprinted with permission from Indian Country Today Mark Trahant • April 3, 2018 A couple of weeks ago I was driving across the border into Idaho from Montana. I stopped the car and took a picture of the "Welcome to Idaho" sign. I thought: It would be cool if that sign read, just under the Idaho greeting, Paulette Jordan, Governor. Jordan, Coeur d'Alene, is running as a Democrat in what is perhaps the reddest, most Republican state in the country. So it's an impossible task, right? No. Let's d...
MASSENA -- There will be free naloxone training on Saturday, May 12 at 1:00 p.m. at the Massena Community Center, 61 Beach St. All participants will be trained in spotting and responding to an opiate or opioid overdose. This confidential event is open to the public and registration is not necessary. It will be sponsored by Dr. Sally White of the state Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS) and the Comrades of Hope. No medical knowledge is needed and training is less than one hour. Participants will receive a naloxone nasal...
(March 29, 2018) Washington - The U.S. Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation (SLSDC) joined with the Canadian St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation (SLSMC) to mark the opening of the Seaway's 60th navigation season today. The official opening ceremony of the binational waterway took place in St. Catharines, Ontario, with Canadian Transport Deputy Minister Michael Keenan attending as honored guest and SLSMC President and CEO Terence Bowles and SLSDC Associate Administrator Thomas...
(March 20, 2018) WASHINGTON, D.C. - The National Congress of American Indians (NCAI) has released a new report summarizing results of the first five years of tribal government-expanded criminal jurisdiction over non-Indians under the tribal provisions of the 2013 reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA 2013). The report was released in conjunction with the March 19th Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing on “The Need to Reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act.” VAWA 2013 created a framework for tribal courts to prosecute non...
“A Narrative of the Life of Mrs. Mary Jemison” is the compelling story of a colonial girl who was captured by Shawnees in 1755 at the outset of the French and Indian War. Mary Jemison, aged 12 at the time, was adopted by two Seneca women and spent the rest of her long life (she lived to be 90) with the Iroquois. She married two Native men and had eight children with them. When she was 80 her story was taken down by James E. Seaver, a minister and amateur historian. Jemison’s life is filled with adventure and tribulation. When captured, her pare...
The CHASE Committee hosted an evening of family fun at the St. Regis Recreation on Tuesday, March 27th. The event began at 5:00 pm with stations set up with different types of Easter themed arts and crafts. There was also a Family Fit Relay Easter Egg Challenge put together by Iakwa'shatste Youth Fitness organization. Families were able to participate in all the activities for free, with no prior registration necessary; they just showed up and had a good time. The top three families from the...
An ongoing raised beadwork class at the Akwesasne Cultural Center finished up on Wednesday, March 28th. The raised beadwork class was taught by Marlana Thompson along with her assistant Ashley Thompson. The participants were taught how to do raised beadwork by creating a Shadow Box Frame. A lot of beautiful beadwork was created during the class. Most of the participants were beginners, but you wouldn't know that by looking at the beadwork they created during the class. Some participants were...
Singers, comedians, dancers and karate experts. They all took the stage last week for a Talent Show at Tsi Snaihne School as part of Aboriginal Language day. As part of the day the school also held a Social. The school's Student Council organized the Talent Show, which drew a full house, and those same students served as stagehands. Brynlee Roundpoint did "Kill Them With Kindness" by Selena Gomez. She has performed before, but this was her first time in front of an audience this large. She admit...
Unless otherwise noted, all events are held at Kanatsiohareke, 493 State Highway 5, Fonda, NY 12068 RSVP: 518-673-4197 or [email protected] April 14th Planning the Haudenosaunee Garden and Introduction to Food Sovereignty with Sera:sera Terrylynn Brant (Mohawk Turtle Clan) 10:00-4:00pm This workshop will involve an introduction to issues in food sovereignty, discussions in pre-planning the Kanatsiohareke Garden and some hands-on garden bed preparation and planting (weather permitting). Participants should bring their own lunch or a dish...
St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Police, March 23-29: • On March 23, police charged Abby F. Mitchell, 34, of Hogansburg with third-degree aggravated unlicensed operation and unregistered motor vehicle. Tickets are returnable to Bombay Town Court on April 17. • On March 23, police charged Jean R. Gibson, 25, of Hogansburg with speeding (allegedly 50-35 mph zone). Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on April 30. • On March 24, police charged Lynell A. Cook, 54, of Hogansburg with following too close...
(April 4, 2018) SOUTH GLENGARRY, ON – On March 22, 2018, officers with the Cornwall Regional Task Force (CRTF), working in collaboration with their Canada Border Service Agency (CBSA) partners, arrested two individuals following a vehicle traffic stop at a South Glengarry marina. The female driver, Elizabeth MARACLE (aged 59) from Akwesasne, Ontario and a male passenger, Rahsontanohstha DELORMIER (aged 23) from Akwesasne, New York were subsequently charged for being in possession of unstamped t...
A'nowara'ko:wa Arena Facility & Grounds Development Updates The A'nowara'ko:wa Arena is scheduled to open on Monday, April 16, 2018 for the spring and summer season. The arena will be available to serve athletes and community members through lacrosse games, practices, and tournaments, in-line rock & skate, Pickle Ball, the Tewa'a:ra'ton Festival, Energy Fair, Country Fest Fair, Akwesasne International Powwow, and community activities and meetings, to name just a sample of what's scheduled this...
Thousands of protesters traveled to state and national capitals to participate in the "March for Our Lives" rallies to pressure legislators for stricter gun control laws in the U.S. Local community residents traveled to Washington to participate in the rally: Rachel Garrow and her two daughters Shaina and Kiyah, local activist Steven Thompson-Oakes and several others. Thompson-Oakes stated, "It was a honor to march along side the brilliant students in the March For Our Lives rally in Washington...
On Saturday, March 24, after the property owner was notified and consent was given, the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police conducted a search for Brett C. Curleyhead on the Faith Thomas property located on Route 37. "The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police are searching for Brett C. Curleyhead who is wanted for numerous charges as seen on the (Facebook) Wanted poster. Curleyhead may be armed and is considered potentially dangerous and any information on his whereabouts will be accepted and...
(March 27, 2018) Three Akwesasne residents recently completed emergency preparedness training offered by the Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP); in Anniston, Ala. Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Sub-Chief Cheryl Jacobs, Communications Director Brendan White and Akwesasne TV Production Assistant/News Reporter Kevin Lazore attended CDP last week, which is a facility operated by the United States Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency and is the only...
The last 10 years of Stephanie Elizondo Griest's research has led up to the launch of her newest book "All the Agents and Saints" where she discusses the U.S. Borderlands and the effects it has on a community. This event was held at the Akwesasne Library where Griest would discuss the process of writing this book, what she had learned during that time, and how grateful she is for all the people she met while working on this book. Stephanie Griest has been writing what she describes as a trilogy...
For the days of March 28th and March 29th, renowned Hip-Hop artist and motivational speaker KASP Sawan is holding a workshop about empowering yourself and exercises in building confidence. This event is being held by Wholistic Health who arranged for the event to be held in the Mohawk Casino Winter Ball Room, with food provided by the Casino staff. The two days were run by KASP to help build confidence in our youth and to tell his story through how he was abused, stuck in foster care, and how he...
On Tuesday, March 20th, the Akwesasne Mohawk Casino hosted their annual employee awards celebration, the Akwesasne Casino Excellence Awards, which are also known as the ACE Awards. The festivities began at 6:30 in the Casino Ballroom and they opened with a message from the master of ceremonies, Benny Herne. After a brief welcome message, he invited Emily Lauzon to the stage, who welcomed all the nominees and offered her appreciation. The first awards of the night were Feather Pads, which are...
Community Health wishes to thank you for participating. You looked, read and picked up info from our display and you answered our important question, “Name one thing you can do to keep your heart healthy?” We had 38 participants answer that very question!! Some answers were: -Be Smoke Free -Get Active -Limit Alcohol -Eat Well The winner was Marlana Thompson!!!! Congratulations!!!!!! For questions and info call Comm. Health at 613-575-2341 ext. 3220....
Submitted by Abby Langdon, Cornell Cooperative Ext. Afterschool programs, formally referred to as “latch-key” programs have become much more than strictly childcare. Although parents are often seeking such, CCE has used that as an opportunity to integrate hands on learning, leadership opportunities, team-building skills, and of course provide academic support. Afterschool programs have become a win-win situation for both youth and parents. Afterschool enrichment programs have several benefits. There were over 2,125 single parent households wit...
Fri. March 30th Closed Mon. April 2nd Closed Tues. April 3rd No provider Wed. April 4th Lannie Mitchell, NP 9:00-12:00-same day appt. 1:00-3:00-same day appt. Thurs. April 5th No provider...
Apologies to Kiio Jacobs who was misnamed in Indian Time last week....
These are not bronze medal winners, these are GOLD MEDAL CHAMPIONS!...
"As Food is Medicine, so is Music." These are the words from local "promoter" Darry White who is on a quest to make people eat healthier while discovering what amazing talent Akwesasne has. To accomplish this he is using the internet and his Garden Greens Organics store at the Peace Tree Mall. In his business on Kawehnoke, White has a studio set up called the Green Room where local musicians play, and that performance is live broadcast on White's Facebook page. The Green Room is a simple set...
In 2014 there were just six gun deaths in Japan, compared to 33,599 in the U.S., leading Japan to have one of the lowest rates of gun crime in the world. If you want to buy a gun in Japan you need patience and determination. You have to attend an all-day class, take a written exam and pass a shooting-range test with a mark of at least 95%. As well, your criminal record is checked and police look for links to extremist groups. There are also drug and mental health tests. Next, they will check your relatives and your co-workers. Japan maintains...
The Snye Recreation was packed with community members over the past weekend, for their annual Easter activities. The event began with Easter themed activities on Saturday March 24th with Pie Bingo at 2:00 pm and an Adult Bonnet/Cap Contest during intermission. There was plenty of creativity and humor put into the bonnets/caps. The judges went around and quickly judged the individuals wearing their bonnets/caps during pie bingo. The lucky winners of the Adult Bonnet/Cap contest were announced...
Submitted by Mary MacDonald, PR Centennial Choir of Cornwall Music has the power to evoke inspiration, encouragement, hope, love, consolation and joy! It can be prayerful, energetic, delightful, emotional, soothing and patriotic. The Centennial Choir of Cornwall will convey many of these sentiments at its Spring Concert. As always a diversity of genres will be offered - from Folk, to Spiritual, to Soul and even some Country music! A medley from Manhattan Transfer is sure to be very popular. Some...
(March 22, 2018) The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne's Dept. of Housing is celebrating the official grand opening and completion of two new triplex buildings that will provide rental homes for six families. Each building contains three 3-bedroom apartments and are built with modern features such as Central Air and in-floor heating. "We would like to thank our funders, contractors, tradespeople and staff who, through their collective efforts, helped to see these two buildings completed from start to...
St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Police blotter, March 16-20: March 16, police charged Mitchell T. Square, 33, of Akwesasne, N.Y. with felony counts of driving while intoxicated and first-degree aggravated unlicensed operation. He was also cited with following too close. He was arraigned in Bombay Town Court and remanded to the Franklin County Jail, Malone, in lieu of $500 bail or $1,000 bond and was to have returned to court on March 21. On March 16, police charged Ariwiio L. Swamp, 26, of Hogansburg with attempted second-degree gang assault and...
The Salmon River Drama Club's annual musical production premiered over the weekend with their version of The Lion King JR, all of which had been months in the making with set designs, costumes and more, all with the help of the school's art class and students from other music classes and others. They presented their show on Friday, March 16th and on Saturday, March 17th in the Salmon River Central Auditorium. "This was all a collaborative effort from everyone," said Dave Bish, "I picked this...
(MASSENA, NY) The United States Coast Guard's activities on the St. Lawrence River sometimes seem to be a well-kept secret. The Coast Guard's Ninth District operates a small boat station in Alexandria Bay and a Marine Safety Detachment in Massena. Both units are assisted by volunteers from the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary. Auxiliarists, all of whom have passed homeland security screening and completed FEMA emergency response courses, are highly trained volunteers, who, based on their inte...
MASSENA -- The Massena Central School board are looking at bringing back a program that puts an on-duty police officer in school. The discussion comes in the wake of a shooting in Parkland, Fla. that left 14 students and three staff members dead. At the March 15 Board of Education meeting, Superintendent Pat Brady said they are in “preliminary” talks with the Massena Police Department on them providing what is being called a “school resource officer.” “We’re really at the preliminary stage of this. We had a conversation, a meeting with Chief...
Submitted by Katsitsionni Fox Salmon River has begun organic indoor gardening at all three buildings. Title VI (formerly Title VII) purchased a system from 2445 Organics for the SRC Campus last year and recently purchased one for the St. Regis Mohawk School. We also have three other growing systems in the Middle School that were purchased with other funding that are managed by Mrs. Hutchins in a 12-1-1 room and by Mrs. Oakes in the Middle School Library. So far this year the Mohawk Club, grade...
At the Snye Homemakers a group of young children gathered to participate in a colorful and engaging challenge with an array of fruits and vegetables. Each child was tasked with creating an original piece of art with different and delicious foods. With laughter and children proud of their artwork, it marks a perfect end to Food Nutrition Month. Throughout March, the MCA Community Health Center held several events at schools, the Snye Homemakers, and the Tsi Snaihne Recreation Center - all of...
The community came together for a great cause on Friday March 16th, at the American Legion Post 1479. The Caring Hearts of Akwesasne organized the event to help and assist those affected by the recent flooding in the Hogansburg area. The event began with a benefit luncheon that began at 11:00am with all 200 dinners sold out in 45 minutes. Jonathan Lazore, Caring Hearts Volunteer, stated "We were able to sell 200 chicken dinners in 45 minutes. That's why I think we have the best community when...
Harvey Arquette was hauling 51 thousand liters of fuel to the farthest regions in North when he came upon the Arctic Winter Games. About the same time, athletes descended on North West Territory's South Slave region for the 2018 Arctic Winter Games. Athletes from the circumpolar world arrive on the Northwest Territories communities of Hay River and Fort Smith, where a dream nearly 15 years in the making culminated with the opening of the 2018 Arctic Winter Games. About 1,900 athletes from...
Spring is in the air and Ontario maple syrup producers are busy making plans for the 4th annual Maple Weekend, taking place April 7 and 8, 2018. Hosted by the Ontario Maple Syrup Producers’ Association (OMSPA), Maple Weekend is a two-day, free, family-friendly event celebrating the advent of spring and maple syrup production in Ontario. In 2018, Maple Weekend will take place in 10 districts across Ontario, where maple syrup producers will welcome visitors to their sugarbushes April 7 and 8, offering specials and activities in honour of the o...
Submitted by Deanna Lauzon On Thursday, March 15th, the Beginning with Books program welcomed the Head Start students from Teacher Erin's classroom to listen to Kim Russell's reading of a short story followed by an activity and snack. Later on, these same students were invited to Mrs. Jordan's classroom for a play date. This visit gave the students a first hand look at the St. Regis Mohawk School. Our pre-kindergarten students were excited to make some new friends and see some of their old...
Submitted by Deanna Lauzon The St. Regis Mohawk School Citizens of the Quarter were rewarded with breakfast with the principals on March 15, 2018. The students enjoyed eating breakfast with Mr. Walbridge, our Principal, and Mrs. Benedict, our Assistant Principal. These students will be going swimming at Salmon River soon to celebrate their excellent citizenship and hard work while at school....
Submitted by Deanna Lauzon Various classes at the St. Regis Mohawk School celebrated St. Patrick's Day. Some of the classes tried to catch the leprechaun, but we weren't lucky. The first grade students made traps at home with their families to try and catch the leprechaun at school. It was a fun filled day filled with luck and fun....
Next weekend is the Canadian Easter long weekend. Good Friday is March 30th and Easter Monday is April 2nd. Don’t forget many banks and businesses will be closed or have holiday hours Also, don’t forget to fill your prescriptions and take care of any other medical needs you may have....
Submitted by Meagan McDonald Pre-K Ms. Hart: Kaleb Martin Jase Thompson Mrs. LaBaff: Kalan Cree Ross David Mrs. Willis: Masen Cook Salara Lewis Sloan Terrance Eli Thompson III Kindergarten Mrs. Clark: M’Laina Chrisjohn Liam Martin Wyatt Tarbell Mrs. Jock: Karma-Dave Back-Pinette Lolani Lebehn Trent Terrance Mrs. King: Ellcey Benedict Khloe Mitchell Alfred Terrance Jr. Zahara Thomas Mrs. Rotman: Alex Dupra First Grade: Mrs. Ellsworth: Marcus Cook Collin Durant Kaydince King Jolee Thompson Mrs. Lauzon: Kaydence Benedict Davis Cooke Mrs. Thompson:...
Submitted by Tammy Russell Students at the Salmon River Middle School participate in the Student of the Month Program. The program is based on the featured character...
In this two day event, on March 28th and March 29th at the AMCR Winter Ballroom; comes the Hip Hop Artist, K.A.S.P Sawan to give a workshop based around empowering and inspiring Native youth in times of struggle. K.A.S.P. (Keeping Alive Stories for the People) Rob Sawan is someone who grew up in such struggle, having lived in the rough side of East Vancouver. Surrounded by drugs and alcohol abuse and constantly in and out of child welfare services added to the trauma no child should ever...
The Hogansburg Akwesasne Volunteer Fire Department recently held their award banquet on Saturday, March 17 at Post 1479 American Legion. Roger Mitchell and Rosie Terrance were there to accept the award for their family's commitment to the community of Akwesasne. HAVFD members, the HAVFD Auxiliary along with friends and family enjoyed the evening of annual awards and presentations....
On Saturday March 17th, Little Ray's Reptile Zoo came to Akwesasne and put a show to remember at the Kawehnoke Recreation. The event was organized by Mohawk Council of Akwesasne's Community Health program in partnership with Autism Ontario. This was the first event put on by both organizations, but it will not be the last. The event was open to families with children on the autism spectrum, along with their families and friends. Community members had to preregister for the free event, with room...
AKWESASNE - The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe issued the following condolences in observance of the passing of Economic Development Director Christopher Thompson, whose life was celebrated by family and friends. In honor of Christopher, the tribal flag at the Tribe’s Administration Building was respectfully lowered to half-staff in recognition of contributions he made to the community of Akwesasne. Christopher proudly served as the Director of the Office of Economic Development for the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe from Ohiarí:ha/June 9, 2014 until hi...
St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Police blotter, March 9-15: On March 9, police charged Angus L. Leborgne, 30, of Irving with inadequate headlight. Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on April 2. On March 10, police charged Hollie S. Villano, 34, of Massena with obstructed license plate. Ticket is returnable to Bombay Town Court on March 27. On March 10, police charged Julie M. Delorme, 40, of Cornwall, Ontario with fail to stop at stop sign and third-degree aggravated unlicensed operation. Tickets are returnable to Bombay Town Court on March 27. On...
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St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Police blotter, March 2-8: On March 2, police charged Danielle M. Comeau, 26, of Kingston, Ontario with driving while intoxicated, driving while ability impaired, reckless driving, following too close, unsafe lane change and driving to the left of pavement markings. Tickets are returnable to Bombay Town Court on March 27. On March 3, police charged Kim P. Sanderson, 57, of Cornwall, Ontario with inadequate tail light. Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on March 26. On March 7, police charged Brian J. Boots, 38, of...
St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Police blotter: On Feb. 23, police ticketed Marie S. Lazore, 36, of Akwesasne, Ontario for second-degree aggravated unlicensed operation. She was to have appeared in Bombay Town Court on March 6. On Feb. 26, police ticketed Lauren J. Phillips, 28, of Hogansburg for uninspected motor vehicle and third-degree AUO. Ticket is returnable to Bombay Town Court on March 20. On Feb. 26, police ticketed Tyler A. Valdez, 20, of Norfolk for trespass. Ticket is returnable to Bombay Town Court on March 20. On Feb. 28, police ticketed...
St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Police blotter, Feb. 9 to 20: On Feb. 9, police ticketed Valen K. Timmons, 30, of Hogansburg for inadequate headlight, unlicensed operation and third-degree aggravated unlicensed operation. Tickets are returnable to Bombay Town Court on March 6 On Feb. 12, police ticketed Vanessa A. White, 52, of Hogansburg for third-degree AUO and uninspected motor vehicle. Tickets are returnable to Bombay Town Court on March 13. On Feb. 14, police ticketed Corynne B. Laffin, 39, of Hogansburg for speeding (allegedly 54-35 mph zone)....
St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Police blotter, Feb. 2-8: On Feb. 8, police charged Nicole M. Lazore, 25, of Massena with resisting arrest and obstruction of governmental administration, both misdemeanors. Tickets are returnable to Bombay Town Court on Feb. 20. On Feb. 2, police ticketed Alexandra C. Johnson, 23, of Hogansburg for inadequate brakelights and uninspected motor vehicle. Tickets are returnable to Tribal Court on Feb. 19. On Feb. 2, police ticketed Lai Kuang, 37, of Potsdam for expired inspection. Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on...
St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Police blotter, Jan. 19-Feb. 1: On Jan. 19, police ticketed Joni M. Garrow, 24, of Hogansburg for speeding (allegedly 53-35 mph zone). Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on Feb. 5. On Jan. 19, police ticketed Marshall D. Oakes, 77, of Fort Covington for speeding (allegedly 66-35 mph zone). Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on Feb. 5. On Jan. 20, police ticketed Darlene M. Adams, 53, of Hogansburg for failure to stop at stop sign. Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on Feb. 5. On Jan. 20, police charged Joshua R....
A Hogansburg teen has been charged in connection with an alleged burglary and assault that took place in Massena in January. On Jan. 26, village police charged Jamie S. Montoya, 19, of 151 Frogtown Road, Hogansburg with second-degree burglary and third-degree criminal possession of a weapon, both felonies. He was also charged with third-degree assault and second-degree menacing, misdemeanors, police said. Montoya, along with Schuyler L. Mitchell, 19, of 192 Center St. Apt. 2, Massena and Dillon M. LaTray, 19, of 7 Middlebury Ave., Massena are...
St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Police blotter, Jan. 5-18: On Jan. 5, police ticketed Davis M. Arquette, 38, of Hogansburg, for uninspected motor vehicle. Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on Jan. 29. On Jan. 6, police ticketed Robert J. Albu, 18, of Malone for speed not reasonable and prudent, fail to keep right and driving while the ability impaired. Tickets are returnable to Bombay Town Court on Jan. 23. On Jan. 6, police ticketed Deanna M. Smoke-Tarbell, 39, of Hogansburg for inadequate headlight. Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on Jan. 22....
St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Police blotter, Dec. 5-27: On Dec. 5, Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police picked up Laikyn R. Deshane, 28, of Hogansburg on a warrant. Deshane was arraigned in Bombay Town Court and released on a conditional discharge. Dec. 6, police ticketed Brenda Cook, 46, of Hogansburg for inadequate brake light. Ticket was returnable to Tribal Court on Dec. 18. On Dec. 6, police ticketed Brian A. McNeil, 25, of Under Hill, Vt. for speeding. Ticket was returnable to Tribal Court on Dec. 18. On Dec. 7, police picked up Wade T. Mitchell,...
St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Police blotter, Nov. 24-30: On Nov. 24, police charged Freeman M. Oakes, 21, of Akwesasne, N.Y. with aggravated driving while intoxicated (felony), unlawful fleeing of police officer, aggravated unlicensed operation (felony), driving while intoxicated (misdemeanor), unlicensed operation, failure to obey a police officer, two counts of reckless driving (misdemeanor), two counts of fail to stop at stop sign, three counts of speeding and resisting arrest (misdemeanor). He was arraigned in Bombay Town Court and remanded to...
St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Police blotter, Nov. 23: On Nov. 23, police charged Megan A. Rubado, 34, of Brasher Falls with second-degree aggravated unlicensed operation, unlicensed operator and inadequate plate light. Tickets are returnable to Bombay Town Court on Dec. 19. On Nov. 22, police ticketed Lance A. Deslisle, 46, of Altona for operating out of class. Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on Jan. 8. On Nov. 21, police ticketed David M. Arquette, 38, of Hogansburg for cell phone use while driving. Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on...
St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Police, Oct. 27 to Nov. 8: On Oct. 27, police ticketed Jason R. Boyea, 37, of North Bangor for third-degree aggravated unlicensed operation. Ticket is returnable to Bombay Town Court on Dec. 5. On Oct. 28, police ticketed Kanenteiostha Oakes, 35, of Hogansburg for fail to used designated lane, unlicensed operation and third-degree aggravated unlicensed operation. Tickets are returnable to Bombay Town Court on Nov. 28. On Oct. 28, police ticketed Brian A. Jacobs, 30, of Akwesasne, N.Y. for fail to use designated lane,...
On Oct. 20, police charged Richard A. Rafter, 32, of Brasher Falls with felony driving while intoxicated, refusal to submit chemical test and speeding. He was arraigned in Bombay Town Court and remanded to the Franklin County Jail, Malone, in lieu of $5,000 bail or $10,000 bond and was to have returned to court on Oct. 24. On Oct. 21, police ticketed Tracy L. Hill, 48, of Rockland, Ontario for second-degree harassment. Ticket is returnable to Bombay Town Court on Nov. 28. On Oct. 21, police ticketed Patrick J. Tremblay, 22, of Fort Covington...
Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police Blotter 10-19-2017 On Oct 19, police arrested Elisha E. King, 28, of Hogansburg for fifth-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, felony, and seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance and prescription outside original container, misdemeanors, and unlawful possession of marihuana. She was arraigned in Bombay Town Court and remanded to the Franklin County Jail, Malone in lieu of $5,000 bail or $10,000 bond with a return date of Oct. 24. On Oct. 13, police ticketed Mathew B....
St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Police: On Oct. 7, police charged Peter B. Zimmerman, 20, of Canton with third-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, four counts of fifth-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance and one count of second-degree criminal possession of marijuana, all felonies. He was also charged with possession of a prescription outside its original container and two counts each of seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance and criminal use of drug paraphernalia, misdemeanors. He was arraigned...
Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police Blotter: 10/05/2017 On 09-22-2017 Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police ticketed Ronald W. Dillon, 39, of Massena, NY for unsafe start. Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on 10-24-2017. On 09-23-2017 Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police ticketed Mia R. Francis, 26, of Rooseveltown, NY for speed in zone 52-35 mph zone. Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on 10-16-2017. On 09-23-2017 Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police ticketed Dewey W. Garrow, 32, of Hogansburg, NY for speed in zone 52-35 mph zone. Ticket is returnable...
Brandon Thompson, age 30, of Snye, Quebec, Canada, pled guilty Sept. 28 to failing to obey the commands of Border Patrol while he was operating a boat on the St. Lawrence River. The announcement was made by Acting United States Attorney Grant C. Jaquith and Chief Patrol Agent John C. Pfeifer, United States Border Patrol, Swanton Sector. Thompson admitted that on July 26, 2016, as Border Patrol Marine Unit Agents were directing him to stop and bring his boat alongside a Border Patrol boat for inspection, he instead sped away, disregarding the...
Constantin Chiriac, age 42, and a citizen of Moldova, was sentenced Sept. 27 to time served (128 days in jail) for transporting an alien within the United States. The announcement was made by Acting United States Attorney Grant C. Jaquith and Chief Patrol Agent John C. Pfeifer, United States Border Patrol, Swanton Sector. Chiriac pled guilty on July 17, 2017. He admitted that on May 23, 2017, while on the Akwesasne reservation near Hogansburg, New York, he picked up a Hungarian citizen who had just crossed the border illegally from Canada....
St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Police blotter, Sept. 15 to 21: On Sept. 15, police ticketed Randolph L. Fisher, 68, of Brasher Falls for disorderly conduct. Ticket is returnable to Bombay Town Court on Oct. 3. On Sept. 15, police ticketed Annie R. Jacobs, 23, of Hogansburg for inadequate headlight. Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on Oct. 2. On Sept. 16, police ticketed Gerard Lussier, 72, of Gatineau, Quebec for running a stop sign. Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on Oct. 16. On Sept. 18, police ticketed Rickey A. Mossow, 36, of Massena for...
St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Police: On Sept. 8, police ticketed Oren Thompson, 40, of Akwesasne, Ontario for fail to stop at a stop sign and unregistered vehicle. Tickets are returnable to Tribal Court on Oct. 27. On Sept. 8, police ticketed Darlene D. Benedict, 52, of Akwesasne, Ontario for speeding (allegedly 51-35 mph zone). Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on 09-28-2017. On Sept. 8, police ticketed Shaelene M. Gibson, 32, of Hogansburg; Sarah L. Bero, 35, of Hogansburg; Raymond D. Hazelton, 70, of Heuvelton; Mikayla R. Cree, 29, of...
St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Police: On Sept. 1, police ticketed Zachary T. Rogofsky, 25, of Lutz, Fla. for inadequate headlights and unlawful possession of marijuana. Tickets are returnable to Bombay Town Court on Sept. 26. On Sept. 1, police charged Wendy L. King-Lafrance, 52, of Hogansburg with endangering the welfare of a child. She is to appear in Bombay Town Court on Sept. 19. On Sept. 1, police ticketed Bernard J. White, 78, of Hogansburg for endangering the welfare of a child. He is to appear in Bombay Town Court on Sept. 26. On Sept. 1,...
St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Police blotter, Aug. 25-31: On Aug. 25, police ticketed Russell A. Hall, 57, of Akwesasne, Ontario for speeding (allegedly 53-35 mph zone). Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on Sept. 18. On Aug. 25, police ticketed Justin D. White, 39, of Akwesasne, N.Y. for speeding (allegedly 52-35 mph zone). Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on Sept. 18. On Aug. 25, police ticketed Ivana T. Adams, 19, of Hogansburg for speeding (allegedly 51-35 mph zone). Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on Sept. 18. On Aug. 25, police...
St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Police: On Aug. 19, police ticketed Louise K. Thompson, 64, of Akwesasne, Ontario for inadequate headlight and inadequate brake light. Tickets are returnable to Tribal Court on Sept. 11. On Aug. 19, police charged Logan P. Smiddy, 21, of Fort Covington with a warrant. He was arraigned in Bombay Town Court and remanded to the Franklin County Jail, Malone, in lieu of $2,500 bail or $5,000 bond. He was to have returned to court Aug. 29, police said. On Aug. 19, police ticketed Philip Iefert, 60, of Golden Bridge, N.Y. for s...
On 08-11-2017 Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police ticketed Denita M. Ireland, 24, of Hogansburg, NY for speed in zone, 55-35 mph zone, driving while intoxicated-misdemeanor and driving while intoxicated-operate motor vehicle with .08 or more-misdemeanor. Tickets are returnable to Bombay Town Court on 09-05-2017. On 08-12-2017 Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police ticketed Fifred E. Tahy, 44, of Akwesasne, NY for speed in zone, 48-35 mph zone. Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on 09-11-2017. On 08-15-2017 Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police arrested...
St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Police blotter, Aug. 4-10: On Aug. 4, police ticketed Jamie E. Pastomerlo, 26, of Massena for driving while intoxicated, driving with blood alcohol level at or above. .08 percent and failure to keep right. Tickets are returnable to Bombay Town Court on Aug. 29. On Aug. 5, police ticketed Ricardo Clarke, 43, of Lasalle, Quebec for inadequate headlight. Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on Aug. 21. On Aug. 5, police picked up Skylar B. Crouse, 28, of Hogansburg on a bench warrant. He was arraigned in Bombay Town Court...
St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Police blotter, July 22-Aug. 3: On July 22, police ticketed Dorothy A. Smoke, 40, of Hogansburg for inadequate headlight. Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on Aug. 14. On July 22, police picked up Logan J.W.S Cree, 18, of Hogansburg on a warrant. He was arraigned and remanded to the Franklin County Jail, Malone in lieu of $2,000 bail or $4,000 bond. He was to have returned to court on July 25, police said. On July 24, police ticketed Spencer L. McDonald, 29, of Akwesasne, N.Y. for speeding (allegedly 54-35 mph zone)....
(August 2, 2017) Akwesasne, Ontario – On August 1, 2017, the Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service (AMPS) conducted a traffic stop while on patrol on Kawehnoke. While police were speaking with the driver, he decided to flee on foot into a densely wooded area. A short foot pursuit ensued and a containment perimeter was set up by AMPS officers. The Ontario Provincial Police’s K9 unit (OPP K9) was requested to assist in locating the subject. Both services were unable to locate the individual. This particular subject has been identified as 36 year old...
(July 24, 2017) Cornwall, Ontario – On July 18, 2017 while on patrol in South Glengarry, members of the Cornwall Regional Task Force (CRTF) observed suspicious activity occurring along the St. Lawrence River shoreline. Further investigation led to a traffic stop of the individual, later identified as Mr. Joseph Coffey (aged 27) from Hogansburg, NY. Mr. Coffey was found to be in possession of 32 bags of fine cut tobacco weighing a total of 426 kgs. The contraband product and a 2004 van were seized. Mr. Coffey was arrested and transported to Corn...
St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Police blotter, July 14-20: On July 14, police charged Hope S. Pickering, 56, of Massena with seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance. Tickets are returnable to Bombay Town Court on Aug. 22. On July 14, police charged Kelsey R. Clain, 23, of Dunnellon, Fla. with driving while intoxicated, operate motor vehicle with blood alcohol content of .08 percent or more and failure to stop. Tickets are returnable to Bombay Town Court on Aug. 8. On July 14, police charged Sean F. Keysis, 35, of Akwesasne,...
Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police Blotter - 07/13/2017 On July 7, police charged Floyd R. Bingham, 44, of Fort Covington with a felony count of first-degree aggravated unlicensed operation and single counts of operate motor vehicle without interlock device, driving while intoxicated and unlawful operation on public highway. He was arraigned in Bombay Town Court and remanded to the Franklin County Jail, Malone, in lieu of $1,500 bail or $3,000 bond. He was to have reappeared July 11. On July 7, police ticketed Chelsea R. Oakes, 33, of Hogansburg...
On June 23, police charged Tristen A. Thompson, 20, of Hogansburg, NY for third-degree assault. He was arraigned at the Bombay Town Court and given a return date of July 18. On June 24, police ticketed Bryan E. Doyle, 42, of Holland, Ohio for speed in zone (50-35 mph zone). Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on July 17. On June 24, police picked up Rolling J. Jock, 25, of Cornwall Island, Ontario for an active warrant. He was arraigned at the Bombay Town Court and ordered to reappear on a later date. On June 25, police ticketed Collin A. Phil...
Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police Blotter 06/22/2017: On June 9, Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police ticketed April R. Delgado, 35, of Massena, NY for fail to obey traffic control device. Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on 06-26-2017. On June 9, Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police ticketed Nancy M. Keysor, 47, of Saranac Lake, NY for petit larceny class-a misdemeanor. Ticket is returnable to Bombay Town Court on 07-11-2017. On June 10, Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police ticketed Amos M. Conners, 45, of Hogansburg, NY for speeding (allegedly 53 mph...
(June 27, 2017) On Saturday, June 17, 2017 the Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service were on patrol in Tsi Snaihne when they were “flagged down” by a driver. The driver stated she had been assaulted by her ex-boyfriend and that he would not let her leave him. Subject was interviewed. This matter is still under investigation. On Sunday, June 18th, the Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service was notified of a Domestic Assault, which occurred at a residence in Tsi Snaihne, Quebec. Officers attended and observed a female with injuries. A male was located and...
St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Police blotter, June 2-8: On June 2, police ticketed Rachael E. Davidson, 39, of Akwesasne, N.Y. for speeding (allegedly 61 mph in a 45 mph zone). Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on June 19. On June 2, police ticketed Dillon C. Cole, 32, of Hogansburg for inadequate tail light. Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on June 26. On June 3, police ticketed Danielle R. Palmer, 29, of Brasher Falls for speeding (allegedly 54 mph in a 35 mph zone). Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on June 19. On June 3, police...
St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Police blotter, May 26-June 1: On May 26, police ticketed Kyran N. Sunday, 18, of Hogansburg for inadequate headlight. Ticket was returnable to Tribal Court on June 5. On May 27, police picked up Casey M. Oakes, 24, of Akwesasne, N.Y. on a warrant. He was arraigned in Bombay Town Court and remanded to the Franklin County Jail, Malone, in lieu of $3,000 bail or $6,000 bond. He is to return to court on June 13. On May 27, police picked up Thomas J. Burnor, 34, of Norfolk on a bench warrant. He was arraigned in Bombay Town...
St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Police blotter, May 19-24: On May 19, police charged Mathew D. Tanzini, 26, of Saranac Lake with a warrant. He was arraigned in Bombay Town Court and remanded to the Franklin County Jail, Malone, in lieu of $500 bail or $1,000 bond. On May 20, police ticketed William B. Lazore-Benedict, 21, of Akwesasne, N.Y. for inadequate headlight and unregistered motor vehicle. Tickets are returnable to Bombay Town Court on June 20. On May 21, police ticketed Kalilynn Besaw, 20, of Tupper Lake for inadequate headlight. Ticket is...
St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Police blotter, May 13-18: On May 13, police ticketed Jacob E. Burk, 29, of Hogansburg for driving while intoxicated, and stopping, standing or parked on pavement. Tickets are returnable to Bombay Town Court on June 6. On May 13, police ticketed Benjamin D. Bowen, 44, of Moira for speeding (allegedly 53 mph in a 35 mph zone). Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on June 5. On May 13, police picked up Calsey R.E. Bigtree-Thompson, 26, of Hogansburg on a bench warrant. She was arraigned in Bombay Town Court and ordered to...
On May 10, police charged Crystal D. Brault, 50, and Timothy J. O’Neil, 56, both of Massena with one count each of fourth-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, a felony. They were each arraigned in Bombay Town Court and released with orders to re-appear May 16, police said. On May 5, police charged Jason M. Woodard, 30, of Brasher Falls on a warrant. He was arraigned in Bombay Town Court and was to have re-appeared May 16. On May 7, police picked up Jared F. Garrow, 21, of Akwesasne, N.Y. on a bench warrant. He was arraigned i...
St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Police blotter, April 28-May 4: On April 28, police charged Dustin M. Lauzon, 31, of Bombay with violating an exclusion order issued by the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe on April 3. He was also charged with trespass and violation of parole with a court date of May 23. On April 29, police ticketed Kaylin E. Thompson, 25, of Rooseveltown for speeding (allegedly 51 mph in a 35 mph zone). Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on May 22. On April 29, police ticketed Trey C.W. Smoke, 23, of Hogansburg for speeding (allegedly 54 mph...
(May 1, 2017) AKWESASNE – On Friday April 28, 2017, the Investigations Unit of the Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service intercepted a vehicle on Cornwall Island suspected of transporting a large shipment of marihuana. Police arrested one subject, a lone female, with possession of marihuana for the purpose of trafficking just shortly after midnight. The female was arrested without incident and transported to the Akwesasne Mohawk Police Headquarters for processing and was eventually released from c...
St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Police blotter, April 14-27: On April 14, police charged Brodie Thompson, 23, of Akwesasne, Ontario with a warrant. He was turned over to New York State Police. On April 15, police ticketed Nina M. Rourke, 64, of Akwesasne, Ontario for speeding (allegedly 52 mph in a 35 mph zone) and disobeying a traffic sign. Tickets are returnable to Tribal Court on May 8. On April 18, police ticketed Shane W. Jamieson, 27, of Hogansburg for speeding (allegedly 52 mph in a 35 mph zone). Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on May 8....
St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Police blotter, April 7-12: On April 7, police ticketed Taylor J. Graham, 23, of Tonawanda for speeding. Ticket is returnable to Bombay Town Court on April 25. On April 7, police ticketed Frank Phillips, 24, of Fort Covington for inadequate headlight. Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on April 24. On April 8, police ticketed Jason Anderson, 42, of Hogansburg for inadequate headlight. Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on April 24. On April 9, police ticketed John A. Baker, 45, of Hogansburg for switched plates,...
St. Regis Mohawk Tribal police blotter, March 31-April 5: On March 31, police ticketed Melinda M. Rafter, 34, of Brasher Falls for second-degree aggravated unlicensed operation, uninspected motor vehicle and unlicensed operation. Tickets are returnable to Bombay Town Court on April 25. On March 31, police charged Christopher R. Phillips, 30, of Pennellville for driving while ability impaired by drugs and first-degree aggravated unlicensed operation, both felonies, a misdemeanor count of false personation and unlawful possession of marijuana, a...
St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Police blotter, March 24-30: On March 25, police charged a Massena man with numerous offenses after allegedly fleeing police at high speeds while intoxicated and crashing, according to tribal police. Johnny D. Square, 22, is charged with two counts of speeding for allegedly going as fast as 98 mph in a 35 mph zone, fail to comply with police, operating a motor vehicle out of class, failure to signal, driving left of pavement markings, unsafely moving from lane, unlawful possession of marijuana and misdemeanors including...
AKWESASNE MOHAWK POLICE SERVICE POLICE BLOTTER (March 28, 2017) On March 22, 2017 the Akwesasne Mohawk Police arrested Abraham Thomas Gray, age 31, on an outstanding Bench Warrant issued from the Valleyfield Provincial Courts. Mr. Gray was held in custody to appear in court to answer to the charge of Impaired Operation contrary to section 253(1)(a) and 255(1) of the Criminal Code of Canada. The Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service encourages anyone with any information that will assist in their investigations, to please contact Police at...
Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police Blotter 3-10-17: On March 10, police ticketed John F. Munt, 65, of Canton for inadequate headlight. Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on March 27. On March 11, police arrested Kayla A. Clute, 26, of Hogansburg for driving while intoxicated, aggravated driving while intoxicated- and speeding. Tickets are returnable to Bombay Town Court on April 11. On March 11, police ticketed Brenna L. Castagnier, 22, of Massena for speeding. Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on March 27. On March 11, police ticketed...
(March 13, 2017) Throughout March, the Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service and its partners will be raising awareness and educating the public about different types of scams. This year, Mohawk Police will focus on four types of scams: online, romance, extortion, and business. Based on reports of fraud received through the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre, elders are especially vulnerable to these scams. Therefore, this year’s campaign will also be focusing on raising awareness about SeniorBusters. However, no one demographic is immune to fraud, regardles...
St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Police blotter, March 4-9: On March 4, police ticketed Mary E. Leblanc, 58, of Cornwall, Ontario for speeding. Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on March 27. On March 4, police ticketed Monica H. Bissonnette, 52, of Ottawa, Ontario for inadequate taillight. Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on March 27. On March 6, police ticketed Tracey A. Oakes, 33, of Akwesasne, Ontario for expired inspection. Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on March 27. On March 6, police ticketed Alexander J. Tarbell, 29, of Akwesasne,...
On Feb. 14, police arrested Hannah M. Martin, 24, of Massena with driving while intoxicated, failure to keep right, unlawful possession of marijuana, two counts of possession of a controlled substance, seven counts of criminal possession of a hypodermic instrument, seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, unsafe turn, pass in a no pass zone, fail to keep right, fail to stop at stop sign, reckless driving and unlawful fleeing of a police officer. She was arraigned in Bombay Town Court and remanded to the Franklin County Jail...
AKWESASNE MOHAWK POLICE SERVICE POLICE BLOTTER On February 6, 2017, the Akwesasne Mohawk Police arrested a 56 year old male on an outstanding warrant issued from Cornwall Provincial Court for Domestic Assault. Subject was remanded into custody to appear in court on February 9, 2017. On February 6, 2017, the Akwesasne Mohawk Police arrested Jacob Wesley Martin, age 27, on an outstanding warrant. Mr. Martin was charged in two separate incidents in 2015 and faces charges of “Conspiracy to Commit an Indictable Offence”, namely “Smuggling Aliens” co...
St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Police blotter, Jan. 27-Feb. 2: On Jan. 29, police ticketed Nickolas J. Rubado 32 of Brasher Falls for misdemeanor driving while intoxicated, felony aggravated driving while intoxicated, unsafe lane change, fail to use designated lane and third-degree bribery. Rubado was arraigned in Bombay Town Court and remanded to the Franklin County Jail in lieu of $5,000 bail or $10,000 bond. On Jan. 27, police ticketed Nickolas G. Kelly, 23, of Syracuse for uninspected motor vehicle. Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on Feb....
St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Police blotter, Jan. 20-26: On Jan. 20, police ticketed Joyce A. Smith, 58, of Massena for speeding. Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on Feb. 13. On Jan. 21, police ticketed Kimberly A. White, 39, of Ohsweken, Ontario for speeding. Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on Feb. 13. On Jan. 22, police ticketed Gerard P. Sidor, 76, of Chateaugay and Christina D. Lazore, 46, of Hogansburg for speeding. Tickets are returnable to Tribal Court on Feb. 13. On Jan. 23, police ticketed Anthony T. Rodriguez, 31, of Moriah and...
On January 12, 2017 the Akwesasne Mohawk Police arrested Noah David Point, age 42, on an outstanding arrest warrant from Valleyfield Provincial Courts. Mr. Point was remanded in custody to appear in court to answer to the charge of Uttering Threats contrary to section 264.1(1)(a) of the Criminal Code of Canada and Theft Under $5,000.00 contrary to section 334 of the Criminal Code of Canada. On January 16, 2017 the Akwesasne Mohawk Police arrested two males in Tsi Snaihne on Immigration and Refugee Protection Act violations. The two males were t...
St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Police blotter, Jan. 13-19: On Jan. 13, police ticketed Sterling A. Back, 25, of Hogansburg for expired inspection. Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on Jan. 30. On Jan. 13, police ticketed Regan Jacobs, 42, of Kahnawake, Quebec; Geoffrey G. Cary 54 of Potsdam; and Bernadine M. Martin, 54, of Merrill for speeding. Tickets are returnable to Tribal Court on Jan. 30. On Jan. 13, police charged Mindy J. Gray, 27, of Hogansburg with a warrant. She was arraigned in Malone Town Court and remanded to the Franklin County...
St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Police blotter, Jan. 6-12: On Jan. 6, police arrested Drake M. Dishaw, 23, of Massena for second-degree assault, felony, fourth-degree criminal possession of a weapon, misdemeanor, and unlawful possession of marijuana. He was arraigned in Bombay Town Court and remanded to the Franklin County Jail, Malone, in lieu of $15,000 bail or $30,000 bond. On Jan. 6, police ticketed Jenna R. White, 21, of Lewiston for driving while intoxicated, aggravated driving while intoxicated, and fail to keep right. Tickets are returnable to...
St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Police blotter, Dec. 23-Jan. 5: On Dec. 23, police ticketed Kimberly Derouchie, 50, of Cornwall, Ontario for inadequate headlight. Ticket was returnable to Tribal Court on Jan. 9. On Dec. 24, police ticketed Dawson L. George, 18, of Akwesasne, N.Y. for reckless driving and speeding. Tickets are returnable to Bombay Town court on Jan. 17. On Dec. 25, police arrested Shaqunna J. Latney, 26, of Malone for a warrant. She was arraigned in Bombay Town Court and ordered to return Feb. 7. On Dec. 26, police ticketed Austin D....
St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Police blotter, Dec. 9-22: On Dec. 22, police charged Matteshia M. Laffin, 23, of Hogansburg for failure to use designated lane, speeding, consumption of alcohol in vehicle, driving while intoxicated, misdemeanor, and unlawful possession of marijuana. Tickets are returnable to Bombay Town Court on Jan. 17. On Dec. 21, police charged Adam M. Loran, 35, of Hogansburg for aggravated driving while intoxicated, felony, DWI, aggravated unlicensed operation, felony, unlicensed operation, and failure to dim lights. He was...
St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Police blotter, Dec. 2-8: On Dec. 2, police ticketed Deborah A. Cook, 65, of Hogansburg for a stop sign violation. Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on Dec. 19. On Dec. 3, police ticketed Matayia A. Garrow, 20, of Hoganburg for a stop sign violation. Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on Dec. 19. On Dec. 4, police ticketed Rosa L. Hills, 55, of Gouverneur for inadequate headlight. Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on Dec. 19. On Dec. 4, police ticketed Brian S. White, 49, of Akwesasne, Ontario for inadequate...
Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police Blotter: 12-01-2016 On Nov. 27, police arrested Jacob T. Paul, 23, of Massena for third-degree criminal mischief, attempted fourth-degree criminal mischief, second-degree harassment, second-degree unlawful imprisonment, second-degree reckless endangerment and third-degree aggravated unlicensed. He was arraigned in Bombay Town Court and ordered to return Jan. 10. On Nov. 26, police ticketed Ashley R. Thompson, 34, of Akwesasne, Ontario for speeding. Ticket is returnable to Bombay Town Court on Dec. 20. On Nov....
St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Police blotter, Nov. 12-17: On Nov. 16, police arrested Brandy J. Fisher, 23, of Moira for fourth-degree grand larceny, second-degree forgery and fourth-degree criminal possession of stolen property, all felonies. She was arraigned in Bombay Town Court and remanded to the Franklin County Jail, Malone in lieu of $5,000 bail or $10,000 bond. She was to have re-appeared Nov. 22. On Nov. 12, police ticketed Brandon J. Hill, 36, of Hagersville, Ontario for speeding, 55-35 mph zone. Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on Dec....
(November 21, 2016) Cornwall, Ontario - On the afternoon of August 12, 2015, while on marine patrol in the Bainsville area of the St. Lawrence River, the Cornwall Regional Task Force's (CRTF) marine unit observed a large grey boat, occupied by two individuals, traveling eastbound at a high rate of speed. This boat was followed to the center of the river near a channel marker where it met with an 18 foot Lund fishing boat occupied by one individual. An exchange of suitcases occurred between the...
AKWESASNE - The Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service seized 50lbs of packaged marihuana this past Wednesday (November 9, 2016) in the early morning hours. The seizure, which occurred shortly after 1 o’clock AM, was the result of an investigation into suspicious activities observed by the Joint Investigation Team. During the investigation, police made observations of a person removing hockey bags from a vessel into a vehicle along the shorelines of the Snye Channel. The Akwesasne Mohawk Police converged onto the subject vehicle at which point, the s...
On Nov. 9, police charged Tyler A. Gray, 29, of Hogansburg with unlawful fleeing of police, resisting arrest, third-degree aggravated unlicensed operation, speeding, unlicensed operation, fail to signal, and driving on shoulder. He was arraigned in Bombay Town Court and remanded to the Franklin County Jail, Malone in lieu of $1,000 bail or $2,000 bond with orders to return Nov. 22. On Nov. 7, police charged Jerimiah J. Fountain, 37, of Constable with third-degree criminal possession of a weapon, felony, possession of a hypodermic instrument...
Audrey Rae Bush of Akwesasne could spend up to five years in federal prison after admitting in federal court that she transported two Chinese citizens who were illegally in the United States. She pleaded guilty Nov. 9 in federal court in Syracuse to two counts of transporting illegal aliens. When sentenced on March 16, she could also be fined $250,000 and will also forfeit $1,000 she received for transporting the aliens. According to a plea agreement, the two Chinese citizens arrived on the reservation May 11 after entering the United States...
Cornwall, Ontario (November 14, 2016) During the evening of July 21, 2016, the Cornwall Regional Task Force's (CRTF) marine unit observed a vessel without navigation lights travelling eastbound on the St. Lawrence River near Hamilton Island. The vessel was followed to the vicinity of Pointe Trépanier, Quebec where it met a second boat. Suspecting illegal activity, the marine unit approached the vessels and were able to apprehend one of them. The investigation resulted in the arrest of Claude HAI...
On October 30, 2016 the Akwesasne Mohawk Police conducted a traffic stop in Kanatakon. The driver, Darren Anthony Cook, 29 years old, was arrested on a Bench Warrant issued from Valleyfield Courts. Mr. Cook was transported to Canada Border Services Agency in Dundee, Quebec and turned over to the RCMP. On October 30, 2016 the Akwesasne Mohawk Police arrested Dylan York Lazore, 32 years old, on a warrant issued from the Cornwall Provincial Courts. Mr. Lazore was transported and turned over to Canada Border Services Agency in Cornwall. On October...
On Oct. 28, police charged Venus L. Swamp, 48, of Hogansburg with driving while intoxicated, aggravated driving while intoxicated, third-degree aggravated unlicensed operation, no insurance, unregistered motor vehicle, switched plates, unsafe backing, uninspected motor vehicle and failure to signal. She was arraigned in Bombay Town Court and was to have returned Nov. 1. On Oct. 28, police ticketed Brad J. Wylie, 36, of Fort Covington for speeding. Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on Nov. 14. On Oct. 28, police ticketed Jessie J. Benedict,...
St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Police blotter, Oct. 23-27: On Oct. 23, police ticketed Karen Conners-Oakes, 50, of Akwesasne, N.Y. for failure to obey a traffic control device. Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on Nov. 7. On Oct. 23, police ticketed Joelle A. Oakes, 32, of Hogansburg for inadequate headlight. Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on Nov. 7. The same day, police cited Austin D. Tarbell, 23, of Massena for the same offense. He is to appear in Tribal Court Nov. 21. On Oct. 23, police arrested Keenna M. King 31 of Snye, Quebec for a...
HINDERING AN OFFICER & EVADING COMPLIANCE An Akwesasne woman is facing multiple charges after failing to comply with a request for a secondary examination at the Cornwall port of entry. On Oct. 5, Justine Jacobs, 31, of Akwesasne, was referred for a secondary examination at the Cornwall port of entry, according to Canadian Border Services Agency. Instead of complying with the request, she allegedly fled the port, driving south towards Cornwall Island at a high rate of speed, CBSA said. CBSA alerted the Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service, who...
Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police Blotter 10/13/16 On Oct. 7, police ticketed Roger J. Caldwell, 62, of Hogansburg for a stop sign violation. Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on Oct. 24. On Oct. 7, police ticketed Murray R. Huskins, 67, of Ottawa, Ontario for failure to yield right away. Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on Oct. 24. On Oct. 9, police ticketed Vicky Kipke, 51, of Spencerville, N.Y. for inadequate headlight. Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on Oct. 31. On Oct. 10, police ticketed Jerald R. Jackson, 46, of Cornwall,...
Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police Blotter 10/06/16: Speeding: On Sept. 30, police ticketed Lawrence A. Mitchell, 49, of Cornwall Island, Ontario for speed in zone 56-35 mph zone. Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on Oct. 17. On Oct. 1, police ticketed Brian S. Samples, 37, of Saint Claire, Michigan for speed in zone 50-35 mph zone. Ticket was returnable to Tribal Court on Oct. 10. On Oct. 1, police ticketed Mary F. Roundpoint, 53, of Akwesasne, Quebec for speed in zone 50-35 mph, and also cited her for aggravated unlicensed operation 3rd...
Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service Police Blotter POLICE LOCATE MARIHUANA GROWING ON ISLANDS DURING SEARCH On September 30, 2016 the Akwesasne Mohawk Police, with assistance from Mohawk Council of Akwesasne Compliance Department, searched various Islands along the St. Lawrence for any outdoor Marihuana crops. Police search resulted in 20 plants being seized for destruction off St. Francis, Camerons, and Calhoune Island. The plants were found growing in common areas of the Islands and no charges have been filed. WARRANT On September 29, 2016 the...
AKWESASNE - On Seskehkó:wa/September 26, 2016 the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe was informed two tribal programs were awarded grants from the U.S. Department of Justice's Coordinated Tribal Assistance Solicitation (CTAS) for a total of $1,721,851. The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police Department received $822,323 for public safety and community policing, while the Three Sisters Program got $899,530 for violence against women programming. "Receiving these grants is an important accomplishment for the...
St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Police blotter, Sept. 16-22 Drug felony - On Sept. 22, police charged Abraham W. King, 26, of St. Regis, Quebec and charged him with fourth-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, felony, and fourth-degree criminal possession of marijuana, misdemeanor. He was arraigned in Bombay Town Court and remanded to the Franklin County Jail, Malone in lieu of $2,000 bail or $4,000 bond. He is to re-appear Oct. 18. Drug possession - On Sept. 18, police charged James R. Johnson, 26, of St. Regis, Quebec with...
(September 23rd, 2016) Cornwall, Ontario - On Monday September 12, 2016, Cornwall Regional Task Force (CRTF) investigators attended the Canada Border Service Agency (CBSA) Cornwall Port of Entry (POE) to follow up on a domestic contraband seizure. As such, Kevin BUCKSHOT (43 years of age), of Akwesasne, Ontario was arrested for being in possession of approximately 180 kilograms of fine cut tobacco which was concealed in ten (10) vacuum sealed bags. BUCKSHOT was released on a Promise to Appear...
Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police Blotter - 09/16/2016 On 09-08-2016 Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police ticketed Lance M. Jacobs, 21, of Hogansburg, NY for inadequate brake light. Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on 10-10-2016. On 09-08-2016 Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police ticketed Justin A. Square, 20, of Hogansburg, NY for failure to yield right of way. Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on 10-03-2016. On 09-08-2016 Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police ticketed Joel L. Farrell, 29, of Massena, NY for unlicensed operation and aggravated...
Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police Blotter: 09-09-2016 On 08-26-2016 Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police ticketed Kimberly V. Jock, 45, of Hogansburg, NY for passing in a no passing zone. Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on 09-019-2016. On 08-26-2016 Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police ticketed Brandy M. Square, 23, of Hogansburg, NY for inadequate brake light. Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on 09-19-2016. On 08-27-2016 Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police ticketed Rachel L. Oakes, 27, of Cornwall Island, Ontario for aggravated unlicensed operati...
St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Police blotter, Aug. 12-23, reported Aug. 29: On Aug. 12, police arrested Kevin N. Castor, 31, of Hogansburg for driving while intoxicated (felony), aggravated driving while intoxicated (misdemeanor) and passing in a no-pass zone. Tickets are returnable to Bombay Town Court on Sept. 6. On Aug. 14, police arrested Arron A. White, 18, of Hogansburg for aggravated DWI (misdemeanor), DWI (misdemeanor), fail to use designated lane, third-degree aggravated unlicensed operation, possession of alcoholic beverage and unlawful...
Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police Blotter as of 08-05-2016 DWI: On July 29, police charged Lesa M. Terrance, 39, of Hogansburg with driving while intoxicated and aggravated driving while intoxicated. Tickets are returnable to Bombay Town Court on Aug. 23. On Aug. 7, police charged Jordy S.A. Mitchell, 21, of Hogansburg with DWI, fail to stop at a stop sign and uninspected motor vehicle. Tickets are returnable to Bombay Town Court on Aug. 30. DWAI: On Aug. 9, police charged Travis D. O’Niell, 33, of Massena with driving while ability impaired by...
Police Blotter On July 22, police ticketed Richard G. Oakes, 35, of Akwesasne, N.Y. for driving while intoxicated, aggravated DWI, unsafe lane change and fail to signal. Tickets are returnable to Bombay Town Court on Aug. 9. On July 22, police arrested Anthony L. Laughing, 44, of Hogansburg NY for a warrant from state police. He was turned over to troopers. On July 22, police ticketed Denis A. White, 74, of Hogansburg for inadequate stop lamp. Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on Aug. 8. On July 22, police arrested John D. Jacobs, 42, of...
St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Police Blotter Bench warrant: On July 19, police arrested Gerald J. Jacobs, 75, of Akwesasne, N.Y. for bench warrant from Franklin County. He was arraigned in Bombay Town Court and remanded to the Franklin County Jail, Malone in lieu of $2,000 bail or $4,000 bond with no return date given, according to police. Speeding: On July 21, police ticketed Tsiontenhariio Herne, 18, of Hogansburg, additionally citing operating out of class. Tickets are returnable to Bombay Town Court on Aug. 16. Inadequate brake light: On July...
St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Police blotter: Stalking, menacing: On July 12, police arrested Kenneth Akey, age and hometown not available, and charged him with second-degree menacing, child endangerment, fourth-degree stalking, second-degree obstructing governmental administration and switched license plates. He was arraigned and released under probationary supervision, police said, with orders to appear on Aug. 9 in Bombay Town Court. Warrants: On July 11, police arrested Jared R. Munson, age and hometown not available, on a bench warrant from Bomb...
• Failure to register: On June 28, police arrested Gerald J. Jacobs, 74, of Akwesasne, N.Y. and charged him a warrant alleging failure to register as a sex offender, felony. Police said he is a level two sex offender. He was arraigned in Bombay Town Court and released under supervision of the Franklin County Probation Department. He was to have re-appeared July 12. • Warrants: On June 10, police charged Joseph H. Martin, 34, of Frogtown with a bench warrant issued out of Bombay Town Court. He was arraigned in Bombay Town Court and was to hav...
New York State Police blotter: Troopers say they responded to a two-car crash July 1. Robert D. Sunday, 32, of Akwesasne, N.Y. and Wesley G. Gray, 68, Hogansburg collided at 10:27 p.m. July 1 on state Route 37 near Cook Road, troopers said. There were no injuries. No charges were filed. Massena Village Police blotter: David J. Johnson, 32, of Hogansburg was charged with unregistered motor vehicle at 4:07 p.m. June 29 on East Orvis Street. Sentencing: Acting Franklin County Judge Jerome Richards recently sentenced Carlos Rodriguez, 51, of...
The Cornwall Community Police Service would like to report that one man has been arrested, and a warrant has been issued for the arrest of the second man, in relation to the armed robbery, which occurred at a local pharmacy on June 20, 2016. On June 24, 2016, a Public Notice media release revealed that on June 20, 2016 shortly after 9:00 p.m. two men wearing bandanas or cloths over their faces entered a local pharmacy and stated that this was a robbery. One of the men brandished a knife as they demanded cash and narcotics. Once the men removed...
WADDINGTON -- Two Akwesasne men are jailed following a traffic stop where cocaine and cash were seized following a police chase involving a helicopter, state troopers say. On Tuesday, June 21, 2016, around 9 a.m., state police stopped a 2011 Honda Accord in the town of Waddington with illegal window tint. State police say the driver, Chanel L. Strable, 21, Hogansburg, and her front seat passenger, Trent I. Benedict, 20, of Akwesasne, and three passengers in the backseat of the vehicle, Harrison M. Jacobs, 18, Hogansburg, Jeremy L. Bero, 37,...
US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) entered a new proposal into the federal register last week suggesting a new field in which persons entering the country can declare their various social media accounts and screen names. DHS proposes to add the following question to ESTA and to Form I-94W: “Please enter information associated with your online presence—Provider/Platform—Social media identifier.” The information wouldn’t be mandatory, but the proposed field would still provide customs officials with an unprecedented window into the online li...
Small fireworks sales are legal in 37 counties of New York State in advance of the July 4th weekend. A New York law took effect last year that lets counties opt into a state law that allows the sale and use of a specific category of consumer fireworks known as Sparkling Devices. Sparkling Devices are ground based or handheld devices that produce a shower of colored sparks and or a colored flame, audible crackling or whistling noise and smoke. The law limits the type, size and construction of Sparkling Devices and requires that these devices...
(2016-06-15) Cornwall, Ontario – During the early morning hours of June 2nd, 2016, members of the Cornwall Regional Task Force (CRTF), working in partnership with members from Valleyfield RCMP and Sûreté du Quebec, observed two boats traveling east on the St. Lawrence River at a high rate of speed. Both vessels were occupied with an unknown number of occupants. The boats landed ashore in the Rivière-Beaudette, Quebec area. As officers converged to the shoreline area to investigate this illi...
Aggressive scam artists are calling area residents advising that local police will be arresting them because they owe money to the Canada Revenue Agency. The victims are contacted by someone pretending to be with the Canada Revenue Agency and told they owe back taxes and are “wanted” on warrants. The caller tells the victim that the Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service (or “the Police”) will be executing the warrants and arresting him/her if the outstanding taxes are not paid. Do not provide your social insurance number to the scammer and do not...
St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Police blotter, May 16 to June 1, reported through June 14: On May 16, police ticketed Ronald E. Moreau, 71, of Bombay for expired inspection. Ticket was returnable to Tribal Court on June 13. On May 18, police ticketed John G. Barto, 41, of Brasher Falls for speeding. Ticket was returnable to Tribal Court on June 13. On May 18, police ticketed Tory C. Bigtree, 26, of Hogansburg for inadequate headlights. Ticket was returnable to Tribal Court on June 13. On May 19, police ticketed Kelsey L. Boots, 20, of Cornwall, Ont....
(May 13, 2016) Cornwall, Ontario – During the early morning hours of May 5th, 2016, members of the Cornwall Regional Task Force (CRTF) working in partnership with the Sûreté du Quebec Contraband Investigation Unit (SQCIU) observed a vessel, loaded with garbage bags believed to be containing contraband tobacco, traveling east on the St. Lawrence River towards the south shores in the province of Quebec. Continual surveillance of the vessel was maintained until it reached a shoreline residence in...
St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Police blotter for April 29 to May 10, reported May 17: • Warrant - On May 10, Tribal Police arrested Jerry G. Williams, 46, of Hogansburg for a active warrant out of Franklin County. He was also charged with resisting arrest, misdemeanor, and obstruction of governmental property, misdemeanor, according to police. He was arraigned in court and remanded to the Franklin County Jail, Malone in lieu of $25,000 bail or $50,000 bond. He was to have had a felony hearing on May 13. • DWI - On May 8, Tribal Police arrested Sha...
• Controlled substance - On April 1, Tribal Police arrested Lacey A. Thompson, 30, of Massena and charged her with seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance. She was to have appeared in Bombay Town Court on April 19. • Hypodermic needles - On April 17, Tribal Police arrested Michelle David, 30, of Akwesasne, Quebec with 16 counts of criminal possession of a hypodermic instrument class. She was arraigned in Bombay Town Court and remanded to the Franklin County Jail, Malone in lieu of $5,000 bail or $10,000 bond. She was to...
Akwesasne – Please join the Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service and the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police Department in the 2016 Police Week: “Building Community Partnerships,” to be held at the St. Regis Recreation on Monday, May 16, 2016 from 4:00pm to 6:00pm. The highlight for young children, up to age seven, is a “Power Wheels Race” inside the Recreation Center and Lacrosse with the police next to the Recreation. Our community is encouraged to join in the event. Don’t forget to charge your Power Wheels in advance! There will even be a free Barb...
HOGANSBURG MAN FACING CHARGES FOR UNTAXED CIGARETTES A Hogansburg man is facing federal charges for allegedly possessing close to one million untaxed cigarettes in western New York. Ian Tarbell, 43, is charged with possession of contraband cigarettes, failing to maintain information about the shipment, sale and distribution of more than 10,000 cigarettes and refusing to pay and evading the payment of a tax, according to U.S. Attorney for the Western District of New York William Hochul Jr. Tarbell was stopped Feb. 16 in Pembroke, N.Y. by the...
Man Sentenced to 38 Months in Prison for Threatening Tribal Police Officers (April 6, 2016) PLATTSBURGH, NEW YORK – Roy Redeye, age 39, of Cortland and Akwesasne, New York, was sentenced today to serve 38 months in prison for threatening to injure Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe Police Department Officers. The announcement was made by United States Attorney Richard S. Hartunian, Saint Regis Mohawk Police Chief Matthew Rourke, and James C. Spero, Special Agent in Charge of the Buffalo Field Office of Homeland Security Investigations. U.S. District J...
(April 7th, 2016) Cornwall, Ontario – While on patrol, during the late evening hours of March 31st, 2016, members of the Cornwall Regional Task Force (CRTF) observed a vessel with two occupants heading northbound on the St. Lawrence River to a shoreline dock in the city's east end. Upon arrival at the dock, members observed a male passenger disembark the vessel, walk up to the roadway and proceed eastbound carrying a black sports bag. CRTF members stopped to question the individual under the p...
St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Police Blotter On April 11, Tribal Police arrested Adam M. Ortiz, 30, of Hogansburg on a active warrant for making a terroristic threat, a class D felony. He was arraigned in Bombay Town Court and remanded to the Franklin County Jail, Malone in lieu of $10,000 bail or $20,000 bond. DWI - On April 1, Tribal Police ticketed Lacey A. Thompson, 30, of Massena or driving while intoxicated and fail to keep right. Tickets are returnable to Bombay Town Court on April 19. Speeding - On April 2 Tribal Police ticketed John...
DWI, obstruction - On March 24, Tribal Police arrested Adam M. Ortiz, 30, Hogansburg for driving while intoxicated, second-degree obstruction of governmental administration, chemical test refusal and inadequate headlights. He was arraigned in Bombay Town Court and remanded to the Franklin County Jail, Malone in lieu of $1,000 bail or $2,000 bond with a return date of April 5. Warrant - On March 19, Tribal Police charged Kevin M. Griffin, 47, of Hogansburg with a warrant. Griffin arraigned in Bombay Town Court and released with orders to...
On March 15, Tribal Police charged Joeanna F. Gagne, 27, of Snye, Quebec with driving while intoxicated, operating a motor vehicle with blood alcohol level of .08 percent or more, disorderly conduct and unlicensed operation. Tickets are returnable to Bombay Town Court on April 5. On March 15, Tribal Police ticketed Jeremiah M. Steenberg, 38, of Hogansburg for second-degree aggravated unlicensed and failure to use interlocking device. Tickets are returnable to Bombay Town Court on April 12. On March 17, Tribal Police ticketed Regan Jacobs, 41,...
The Akwesasne Mohawk Police were contacted by U.S. Marshalls on February 19, 2016 who advised police that they had detained Seth Joseph Lazore, age 31, on an extradition warrant sought by Akwesasne Mohawk Police. Mr. Lazore failed to attend court stemming from the 2009 charges of Aggravated Assault and Robbery that occurred in Akwesasne Mohawk Police jurisdiction. Police arrested Mr. Lazore and remanded him in custody to appear in court at a later date. On February 20, 2016, the Akwesasne Mohawk Police responded to a call of a Break and Enter...
Unlawful imprisonment - on March 9, Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police Department arrested Larry V. Thompson, 61, of Hogansburg. He was charged with second-degree unlawful imprisonment and second-degree harassment. Thompson was arraigned at Bombay Town Court and was released on his own recognizance with orders to reappear April 5 at 3 p.m. Operating a vehicle in violation of restrictions- On March 9, Tribal Police ticketed Destin A. Thomas, 17, of Akwesasne, N.Y. Thomas is to appear in Tribal Court on March 28 at 6 p.m. Inadequate tail lamps- On...
(March 10, 2016) Cornwall, Ontario – On March 2nd, 2016, while on patrol members of the Cornwall Regional Task Force (CRTF) spotted five (5) snowmobiles pulling snow tub sleds loaded with what appeared to be garbage bags. The snowmobiles were seen traveling eastbound on the frozen St. Lawrence River shoreline in the area of Fraser Point, Quebec. Officers observed several individuals moving the bags from the tubs to an awaiting white cube van parked nearby. Once the van was loaded, it departed t...
St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Police cited the following people between Jan. 31 and Feb. 25, according to information reported through March 3: Multiple felonies: On Feb. 7, Tribal Police arrested Tyler F. Bucktooth, 33, of Rooseveltown and charged him with first-degree aggravated unlicensed operation and aggravated driving while intoxicated, both felonies, along with misdemeanor DWI and operate motor vehicle without ignition interlock device, unlicensed operation, fail to use designated lane and fail to keep right. He was arraigned in court and...
St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Police blotter, Jan. 23-28, as reported Feb. 9: On Jan. 23, Tribal Police ticketed Alexis J. Arquette, 25, of Akwesasne, Ontario for inadequate headlight. Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on Feb. 22. On Jan. 23, Tribal Police ticketed David B. Young, 54, of Woodstock, Ontario for obstructed license plate. Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on Feb. 22. On Jan. 23, Tribal Police ticketed Theresa F. Cook, 55, of Akwesasne, Quebec for speeding. Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on Feb. 22. On Jan. 23, Tribal Police...
BREACH Cornwall, ON – Brodie Thompson, 22, of Akwesasne, was arrested on January 19th, 2016 and charged with breaching his recognizance for being in the presence of someone with a criminal record. It is alleged that on January 16th, 2016, Thompson was in the company of someone with a criminal record when he was stopped at the port of entry. Police were contacted and took him into custody. Thompson was charged accordingly and held for a bail hearing. SECOND CANADIAN MARIJUANA TRAFFICKER RECEIVES LIFE SENTENCE SYRACUSE, NEW YORK (January 22, 2...
On Dec. 22, Tribal Police ticketed William J. Chubb, 33, of Hogansburg, NY for speed in zone 75-35 mph zone. Ticket was returnable to Tribal Court on 01-04-2016. On Dec. 22, Tribal Police ticketed Gregory A.C. Lamay, 31, of Massena, NY for speed in zone 58-35 mph zone. Ticket was returnable to Tribal Court on 01-04-2015. On Dec. 22, Tribal Police ticketed Andrew D. Ward, 31, of Massena, NY for aggravated unlicensed operation-2nd degree misdemeanor and failure to provide driver’s license. Tickets were returnable to Bombay Town Court on 01-05-201...
(January 15, 2016) Cornwall, Ontario – From August to December, 2015 the Cornwall Regional Task Force (CRTF) members arrested 23 individuals and seized the following items: 13 pickup trucks, 5 boats, 5 boat outboard motors, 40.5 cases of cigarettes, 1 boat trailer and 7,693 kilograms of fine cut tobacco. On August 18, 2015, members of the CRTF ground and marine units along with Sûreté du Québec (SQ) were conducting surveillance near the Ontario and Quebec border. A vessel was spotted leav...
(January 20, 2016) The Akwesasne Mohawk Police responded to a complaint in the early morning hours of Sunday, January 10, 2016. The caller reported that his step-son was outside his residence on Kawehnoke allowing his two Rottweilers to fight with his dog. The caller stated that the dogs are “trying to kill his dog.” The caller reported that when he opened the door to his residence his step-son began to yell at him, wanting to fight with him. The caller reported to police that he believes his step-son is intoxicated. While police where in rou...
(January 14, 2016) SYRACUSE, NEW YORK – Michael C. “Mickey” Woods, age 45, of Cornwall, Ontario, was sentenced on January 14, 2016 to life imprisonment for running a drug trafficking organization that made more than $10 million in profits in a single year. The announcement was made by United States Attorney Richard S. Hartunian and Special Agent in Charge James J. Hunt, New York Division, Drug Enforcement Administration. Woods and co-defendant Gaetan Dinelle were convicted following a six-day jury trial in July 2015, which was presided over...
MISCHIEF Cornwall, ON – A 32-year-old Akwesasne man was arrested on January 19th, 2016 and charged with mischief. It is alleged during an argument on January 19th, 2016 with his 36-year-old girlfriend the man damaged a door and police were contacted to investigate. During their investigation the man was taken into custody, charged accordingly and released to appear in court on February 23rd, 2016. His name was not released as it would identify the victim in the matter. IMPAIRED, OVER 80 Cornwall, ON – Jade Martin, 21, of Akwesasne, was arr...
On Dec. 2, Tribal Police ticketed Ashley A. Tarbell, 29, of Hogansburg for inadequate brake lights. Ticket was returnable to Tribal Court on Dec. 21. On Dec. 2, Tribal Police ticketed Felicia A. Jacobs, 65, of Hogansburg for inadequate headlights. Ticket was returnable to Tribal Court on Jan. 4. On Dec. 2, Tribal Police ticketed Chloe N. White, 20, of Hogansburg for failure to stop for a stop sign. Ticket was returnable to Tribal Court on Dec. 21. On Dec. 2, Tribal Police ticketed Yvonne M. Jock, 23, of Hogansburg for speeding. Ticket was...
ALBANY, NEW YORK - Christopher Square, age 29, of Kahnawake, Quebec, Canada, was sentenced on Friday to serve 9 months in prison for alien smuggling, announced United States Attorney Richard S. Hartunian and U.S. Border Patrol Chief Patrol Agent John C. Pfeifer. In August, Square pled guilty before United States District Court Judge David N. Hurd to transporting aliens unlawfully present in the United States. Judge Hurd also sentenced Square to serve a two-year term of supervised release, to begin after his release from prison. Square, a dual...
Cornwall, ON – THEFT OVER $5000. Mitchell Skidders, 25 of Akwesasne was arrested on December 8th, 2015 and charged with theft over $5000. It is alleged the man was responsible for the theft of a GMC Yukon on September 9th, 2009 and a warrant was issued for his arrest. On December 8th, 2015 the man was stopped at the port of entry and police were contacted. He was taken into custody on the strength of the warrant and held for a bail hearing. Hogansburg NY - Ashton M. Francis, 27, of Hogansburg, pled guilty to two counts each of third-degree c...
Drug felony - On Nov. 9 at 8:41 p.m., Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police charged two people with felony drug possession following a traffic stop. Justin P. Johnson, 22 of Akwesasne is charged with third-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, felony, and failure to produce driver’s license, failure to produce registration, inadequate headlights. Devon M. Johnson, 17, Akwesasne is charged with second-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, felony, and unlawful possession of marihuana. A tribal police blotter entry d...
DWI: On Oct. 31 at 1:53 a.m., Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police Department arrested Meghan M. Bethel, 35, of Helena and charged her with driving while intoxicated, refusal to take chemical test and possession of controlled substance by ultimate user’s original container, police said. She was arraigned in Fort Covington Court and released on her own recognizance. She is scheduled to appear on Nov. 17 in Bombay Town Court. Felony DWI, AUO: On Nov. 1 at 2:50 a.m., Tribal Police arrested Corbin J. Swamp, 20, of Hogansburg and charged him with f...
(October 22, 2015) Cornwall, Ontario - From August to September, the Cornwall Regional Task Force (CRTF) members arrested 5 individuals and the following items were seized: • One pickup truck, • Two boats • Three motors • 1,196 kgs of fine cut tobacco • 51 cases of contraband tobacco On August 4, 2015 members of the Cornwall Regional Task force (CRTF) marine unit observed a large vessel travelling eastbound on the St Lawrence River without navigation lights. The vessel was seen stopped at an area south of Pointe Trépanier, in St-Anicet,...
The Akwesasne Mohawk Police service officers executed a General Search Warrant on a property situated on Saint Francis Island on October 2, 2015. Police investigation information revealed that of a Marihuana grow operation on the Island, resulting in the removal of 50 mature marihuana plants. No one has been charged as the investigation is on-going. The Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service officers on October 3, 2015 observed a vessel landing at a dock in Kanatakon with three male occupants. Police observed one male leaving the vessel carrying a...
Felony DWI, AUO: On Sept. 18, Tribal Police arrested Darren A. George, 32, of Hogansburg and charged him with felony driving while intoxicated, felony aggravated driving while intoxicated and first-degree aggravated unlicensed operation, all felonies, as well as lesser charges of use of a vehicle without interlock device, unlicensed driver, unregistered motor vehicle and no insurance. He was arraigned in Bombay Town Court and released with orders to return Oct. 20 Criminal contempt: On Sept. 18, Tribal Police arrested Brian A. Lazore, 38, of...
Resisting arrest, criminal mischief, DWI: On Sept. 13, Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police arrested Peter Clute, 44, of Hogansburg and charged him with resisting arrest class, fourth-degree criminal mischief class and driving while intoxicated, all misdemeanors, as well as fail to use designated lane, refusal to take breath test, disorderly conduct and unlicensed driver. Clute also had an open warrant for his arrest on unrelated charges. He was arraigned in Bombay Town Court and is to return Sept. 22. Assault: On Sept. 11, Tribal Police charged...
Buffalo, NY (September 18, 2015)—If you’re a football fan, chances are you’ll see commercials for ‘daily fantasy sports,’ or DFS during this Sunday’s games. Two popular DFS businesses, DraftKings, Inc. and FanDuel, advertised heavily last weekend, prompting inquiries to Better Business Bureau of Upstate New York. BBB says fans who want to play DFS should check the fine print on any website before signing up or risk losses they didn’t expect. The concept seems simple enough: You pick a team of players that you think will do well that day and...
Bench warrants: On Sept. 4, Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police arrested Richard D. Piper, 39, of Akwesasne, N.Y. He is being held at the Franklin County Jail, Malone pending a probation hearing. On Sept. 6, Tribal Police arrested Dylan J.M. Adams, 22, of Hogansburg. He was arraigned in Bombay Town Court. He was to have re-appeared Sept. 8. Aggravated DWI: On Sept. 4, Tribal Police charged David W. Lazore, 43, of Akwesasne, Quebec with first-degree aggravated unlicensed operation, felony, aggravated driving while intoxicated, felony, driving...
On September 2, 2015, the Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service began an investigation into the deaths of 2 men after the Seadoo they were travelling on capsized near the east end of Cornwall Island on the St. Lawrence River. Investigation has revealed that the 3 passengers on the Seadoo may have recently entered Canada from India. The names of the deceased cannot be released since their next of kin have yet to be located and notified. The driver of the Seadoo, Louis J. McDonald, 36, of Snye, Quebec, has been charged by the Akwesasne Mohawk Police...
Strangulation: On Sept. 3, Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police arrested Gabriel J. Oakes, 49, of Hogansburg and charged him with second-degree strangulation and first-degree criminal possession of marijuana, both felonies, and misdemeanors third-degree assault, resisting arrest and unlawful growing cannabis. He was arraigned in Bombay Town Court and remanded to the Franklin County Jail, Malone in lieu of $15,000 bail or $30,000 bond. He was to have reappeared in court on Sept. 8. Trespass: On Aug. 28, Tribal Police ticketed Jerome M. King, 26, of...
Unlawful fleeing of a police officer: On Aug. 23, Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police charged Debra A. Smoke, 56, of Hogansburg with unlawful fleeing of a police officer, third-degree aggravated unlicensed operation, reckless driving, running a stop sign, speeding and failure to obey police officer. Tickets are returnable to Bombay Town Court on Sept. 15. Arrest warrant: On Aug. 26, Tribal Police charged Howard E. Donnelly, 32, of Massena. He was arraigned in the Bombay Town Court and released with a return date of Sept. 22. On Aug. 27, Tribal...
Speeding: On Aug. 20, St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Police ticketed Kanerahtonkie J. Boots, 20, of Hogansburg, also citing unlicensed operation and unregistered vehicle. Tickets are returnable to Tribal Court on Sept. 14. On Aug. 19, Tribal Police ticketed Brantley I. Adams, 20, of Rooseveltown. Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on Sept. 14. On Aug. 20, Tribal Police ticketed Wayne T. Miller, 68, of Essex, Vt. Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on Sept. 14. On Aug. 18, Tribal Police ticketed Paul V. Price, 60, of Mississauga, Ontario. Ticket is...
NEW YORK CITY MEN PLEAD GUILTY TO DRUG CONSPIRACY AND GUN CHARGES North Country Drug Organization Dismantled PLATTSBURGH, NEW YORK – On August 5 and 6, 2015, Patrick Lloyd, 27, and Michael Spencer, 27, pled guilty to conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute and to distribute controlled substances, as well as possession of firearms in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime, announced United States Attorney Richard S. Hartunian and Homeland Security Investigations Resident Agent in Charge Russell Linstad. As a result of their drug c...
Robbery: On July 26, Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police arrested Nolan L. Thompson, 22 of Hogansburg and charged him with third-degree robbery, a felony, petit larceny, a misdemeanor and second-degree harassment, a violation. He was arraigned in Bombay Town Court and remanded to the Franklin County Jail, Malone in lieu of $5,000 bail or $10,000 bond. He was to have returned to court July 28. Child endangerment, trespass, mischief: On July 27, Tribal Police arrested Donald R. Swamp, 52, of Hogansburg and charged him with endangering the welfare...
Unlawful fleeing of a police officer: On July 13, Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police arrested Brian J. Goodfellow, 31, of Massena for third-degree unlawful fleeing of a police officer, second-degree reckless endangerment and reckless driving, all misdemeanors, as well as operate motor vehicle with obstructed vision, unsafe pass on left, traffic device violation, speeding, failure to obey police officer, fail to use designated lane, pass vehicle on the right and move from lane unsafely. Goodfellow was arraigned in Bombay Town Court and was...
(July 10, 2015) Cornwall, Ontario - From May to July, the Cornwall Regional Task Force (CRTF) members laid criminal charges against 3 individuals and seized the following items: 1,720 kilograms of fine cut tobacco; 2 cases of contraband cigarettes; one vehicle; and, one boat and motor. On May 4, 21015, members of the Cornwall Regional Task Force (CRTF) were patrolling the St. Lawrence Seaway near the Quebec Border when they observed a boat loaded with suspected tobacco and what appeared to be 2 people on board. The boat was travelling...
Man considered armed and dangerous arrested by Akwesasne Mohawk Police Akwesasne Mohawk Police say they have arrested a man considered armed and dangerous by US Authorities and who has an extensive criminal history in New York State. Twenty-seven year old Edward M. LOGAN was the subject of a Community notice on June 30th released by the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police and New York State Parole. LOGAN was reported to be Absconding from Parole and “MAY BE ARMED AND IS CONSIDERED DANGEROUS”. LOGAN was arrested by Akwesasne Mohawk Police for cri...
Speeding: On June 26, Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police ticketed Marilyn J. Sharrow, 62, of Akwesasne, Ontario. Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on July 13. On June 26, Tribal Police ticketed Valin K. Cook, 26, of Hogansburg. Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on July 21. On June 27, Tribal Police ticketed Jordy S.A. Mitchell, 20, of Hogansburg. He was also cited for the same offense on July 1. Tickets are returnable to Tribal Court on July 13 and 20. On July 27, Tribal Police ticketed Travis A. Webb, 33, of Ottawa, Ontario. Ticket is...
Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police Blotter Suspended registration: On June 19, Tribal Police ticketed Andrew L. Terrance, 21, of Akwesasne, N.Y., also citing speeding. Tickets are returnable to Bombay Town Court on July 14. Bench warrant: On June 20, Tribal Police arrested Joseph J. Stagnitta, 42, of Fort Covington. He was arraigned in Bombay Town Court and was released with fines paid. Aggravated driving while intoxicated: On June 21, Tribal Police ticketed Harrison D. Fravel, 53, of Hogansburg, also charging second-degree aggravated unlicensed...
AUO: On June 12, Tribal Police ticketed Kahawonion David, 33, of Akwesasne, N.Y. for third-degree aggravated unlicensed operation and inadequate headlights. Tickets are returnable to Bombay Town Court on June 30. On June 16, Tribal Police ticketed Venus L. Swamp, 47, of Hogansburg for third-degree aggravated unlicensed operation, obstructed view and unlicensed driver. Tickets are returnable to Bombay Town Court on June 30. Fail to dim lights: On June 12, Tribal Police ticketed James L. Roe, 40, of Plattsburgh, also citing uninspected motor...
Inadequate headlights: On June 5, Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police ticketed Anne M. Baily, 47, of Fort Covington. Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on June 29. Inadequate taillights: On June 5, Tribal Police ticketed Mark J. Lebrun, 26, of Kanata, Ontario. Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on June 22. Driving while ability impaired by drugs: On June 5, Tribal Police ticketed Oleksandr S. Basmat, 56, of Toronto, Ontario. Ticket is returnable to Bombay Town Court on June 23. Failure to keep right: On June 5, Tribal Police ticketed Miranda D...
Bench Warrant: On 05/22/2015 Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police arrested Corrina L. David, 44, of Hogansburg, NY for an active warrant. Ms. David was arraigned at the Bombay Town Court and released with a return date of 06/02/2015. Driving While Intoxicated: On 05/23/2015 Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police arrested Tammy R. King, 38, of Hogansburg, NY for driving while intoxicated class e- felony, aggravated unlicensed operation class e- felony 1st degree, used vehicle without interlocking device class-a misdemeanor, refusal to take a breath test,...
(CORNWALL, ON) – May 28, 2015. Over the past 5 months the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau, Provincial Weapons Enforcement Unit (PWEU) and its partners, the Ottawa Police Service (OPS), the Cornwall Community Police Service (CCPS), the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) and the Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service (AMPS) with the assistance of the Surete du Quebec, conducted a joint forces investigation into the t...
On May 29th, 2015 Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service officers were on patrol in Kanatakon. At approximately 4:08 AM, a black SUV was observed to be travelling northbound on Angus Thomas Memorial Street. The driver of the vehicle failed to stop at the stop sign. The vehicle was driven into a driveway and police approached. One passenger stated that she had no identification and provided a false name. The officer realized that the subject was Tiffany Shayleen Johnson. Johnson was wanted on a Warrant of Arrest. Johnson, 26, of Akwesasne, New York...
Speed in Zone: On 05/15/2015 Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police ticketed Daniel F. Kelly, 25, of Morrisonville, NY for speed in zone 51-35 mph zone. Ticket is returnable to Bombay Town Court on 06/09/2015. Leaving the Scene of a Motor Vehicle Accident: On 05/15/2015 Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police ticketed Claire Levert, 83, of Cornwall, Ontario for leaving the scene of a motor vehicle accident. Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on 06/01/2015. Unlawful Fleeing of a Police Officer: On 05/16/2015 Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police ticketed...
DWI, felony aggravated unlicensed operation: On May 9, Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police ticketed Donald R. Swamp, 51, of Hogansburg NY for first-degree aggravated unlicensed operation class, felony, aggravated driving while intoxicated, misdemeanor, driving while intoxicated and fail to keep right. Tickets are returnable to Bombay Town Court on June 9. Aggravated unlicensed operation: On May 10, Tribal Police ticketed Kevin A. Cook, 22, of Hogansburg, also citing speeding and unlicensed operator. He was also charged on an active bench warrant....
Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police Blotter to 05/08/2015 Issuing a bad check: On May 7, Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police arrested Christy M. Chase, 27, of Hermon. She was arraigned in Bombay Town Court and released after paying a fine, police said. Speeding in a school zone: On May 1, Tribal Police ticketed Tammy M. Griffith, 45, of Massena. Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on May 18. Speeding: On May 2, Tribal Police ticketed Brantley L. Adams, 20, of Akwesasne. Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on May 18. On May 3, Tribal Police...
In April, the Cornwall Regional Task Force (CRTF) members arrested 7 Individuals and the following items were seized: 1986.7 Kg of fine cut tobacco, 11 cases and 131 baggies of cigarettes, 6 cases of cigars, 206 grams of Marijuana and 3 vehicles. On April 1, 2015, the Cornwall Regional Task Force (CRTF) members were conducting surveillance on a garage located at 1123 Ontario Street in Cornwall. A vehicle that left the location was subsequently stopped and found to contain contraband tobacco....
Please join the Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service, and the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police Department in the 2015 Police Week-“Building Community Partnerships” on the grounds of the St. Regis Recreation on Wednesday, May 20th from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm. There will be a free BBQ, Power Wheels Races for children up to the age of 7 inside the Rec, and Lacrosse in the Box with the police behind the AMPS Station. Come see who will have the hardest shot. Rain date for the event will be Thursday, May 21st, from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm (TBD). Don’t forge...
Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police Blotter as of 4/24/2015 Uninspected motor vehicle: On April 24, Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police ticketed Jason J. White, 31, of Brushton. Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on May 18. Aggravated unlicensed operation: On April 25, Tribal Police ticketed Jolene A. Garrow, 23, of Hogansburg. Ticket is returnable to Bombay Town Court on May 12. Speeding: On April 25, Tribal Police ticketed Louie J. Jackson, 18, of Akwesasne, N.Y. Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on May 18. On April 25, Tribal Police ticketed...
Fail to keep right: On April 18, Tribal Police ticketed Jayden Barnes-Sharrow, 18, of Hogansburg. Ticket is returnable to Bombay Town Court on May 5. No seatbelt: On April 18, Tribal Police ticketed Aaron A. Sharrow, 24, of Cornwall Island, also citing unlicensed operation. Tickets are returnable to Tribal Court on May 11. No inspection: On April 18, Tribal Police ticketed Tina M. Decosse, 44, of Chateaugay. Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on May 11. On April 18, Tribal Police ticketed Jordan R. Snyder, 25, of North Bangor. Ticket is retur...
Saint Regis Mohawk Police Blotter as of 4/17/2015 Inadequate headlights: On April 11, Tribal Police ticketed Dylan D. Scott, 22, of Heuvelton. Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on May 4. Fail to stop for a school bus: On April 13, Tribal Police ticketed Angela H. Levac, 22, of Cornwall, Ontario. Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on April 11. Arrest warrant: On April 13, Tribal Police arrested Thomas C. Day, 41, of Hogansburg for an active warrant out of Franklin County. He was arraigned and released with a return date of April 28....
The Akwesasne Mohawk Police would like community members to be aware of telephone calls or emails that claim to be from the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) but are not. These are phishing and other fraudulent scams that could result in identity and financial theft. Some of these scams ask for personal information directly, some claim that they are agents accusing you of committing tax fraud and demanding that you pay back hundreds to thousands of dollars to the CRA or you will be arrested. Some examples of recent telephone scams community members h...
Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police Blotter Unlawful fleeing of a police officer: On March 31, St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Police arrested Kacey Edwards, 27, of Hogansburg and also charged her with driving while intoxicated, aggravated driving while intoxicated, reckless driving, failure to obey police officer, insufficient tail lamps, unsafe turn, driving with alcohol in the motor vehicle, fail to stop at stop sign, failure to obey traffic device and fail to use designated lane. Edwards was arraigned in court and remanded to Franklin County Jail,...
Speeding: On March 14, Tribal Police ticketed Gerald Dear, 67, of Athelstan, Canada. Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on April 13. On March 14, Tribal Police ticketed Peggy A. David, 53, of Hogansburg. Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on April 13. Stop sign violation: On March 14, Tribal Police ticketed Kanietahawi David, 58, of Akwesasne, N.Y. Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on April 13. Burglary: On March 16, Tribal Police arrested Rori M. Francis-Herne, 24, of Hogansburg and charged her with second-degree burglary, felony, petit...
Akwesasne, Quebec. On Friday March 20th, 2015, Ryan John Lazore was extradited from New York State to Canada. On December 30th, 2014, the Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service had obtained a Canada-wide Warrant of Arrest for Lazore for the “Second-Degree Murder” of his mother, Lori Sue Lazore. Mr. Lazore was being held in New York State pending an Extradition Hearing for his return to Canada. The Akwesasne Mohawk Police took custody of Mr. Lazore shortly before 2 p.m. on Friday. He was processed at the Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service whereupon he...
Cornwall, ON – Nolan Thompson, 21 of Hogansburg NY was arrested on March 12th, 2015 on the strength of a warrant. It is alleged that the man failed to attend court on February 25th, 2015 for breach charges and a warrant was issued for his arrest. On March 12th, 2015 the man attended police headquarters to deal with the matter. He was taken into custody on the strength of the warrant and held for a bail hearing. Steven Johnson, 29 of Akwesasne was arrested on March17th, 2015 and charged with breach of recognizance for having a cellular phone i...
Police chase: On Feb. 28, Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police arrested Abraham J. Aliff, 18, of Central Square, charging him with unauthorized use of a motor vehicle, unlawful fleeing of a police officer, reckless driving, operate vehicle after consuming alcohol less than 21 years old, inadequate signal, driving on the left of pavement markings, no license, speeding and failure to obey police officer. He was arraigned in Bombay Town Court and ordered to return March 24. Speeding: On Feb. 28 Tribal Police ticketed Blake J. Sharrow, 32, of Helena fo...
Aggravated driving while intoxicated: On Feb. 20, Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police charged David M. Oakes, 43, of Akwesasne, Quebec, also citing him for failed to yield right of way and failed to use designated lane. Tickets are returnable to Bombay Town Court on March 24. Arrest warrants: On Feb. 23, Tribal Police arrested Brian J. Boots, 35, of Rooseveltown for an active warrant. Boots was arraigned in Bombay Town Court and ordered to return on March 17. On Feb. 24, Tribal Police arrested Charles V. Thompson, 47, of Hogansburg for an active w...
CORNWALL, ON, Feb. 19, 2015 /CNW/ - On December 9, 2014, Cornwall Regional Task Force (CRTF) members were conducting surveillance of the St Lawrence River in the Bainsville area. Officers observed a vessel travelling eastbound in the channel of the St Lawrence River at a high rate of speed, without navigation lights and two individuals on board. The vessel approached the Ontario shoreline near County Road 2 in Bainsville. Shortly after, the boat left the area with the two people on board, and...
Bench warrant: On Feb. 13, Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police arrested Alicia M. Nichols, 29, of Gouverneur. She was arraigned in Bombay Town Court and ordered to return on March 10. Criminal mischief: On Feb. 15, Tribal Police arrested Adam A Haraway, 21, unknown address and charged him with misdemeanor fourth-degree criminal mischief and disorderly conduct, a violation. He was arraigned in court and remanded to Franklin County Jail, Malone in lieu of $1,000 bail or $2,000 bond. He was to have appeared Feb. 17 in Bombay Town Court. Felony DWI: O...
February 18, 2015 - The Hogansburg-Akwesasne Volunteer Fire Department, with assistance from Franklin County Office of Emergency Services, Fort Covington EMS and members of the St. Lawrence County Underwater Recovery Team are resuming a search for a missing snowmobiler on the St. Lawrence River East of Hopkins Point. One victim has been recovered on Sunday and divers from Surte Du Quebec located the snowmobiles Monday afternoon. With respect to the family, the victims’ names will not be released at this time. Burglary: On 02/07/2015 Saint R...
Felony DWI: On Jan. 30, Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police arrested Richard D. Piper, 38, of Akwesasne, N.Y. for a class D felony counts of driving while intoxicated and operate motor vehicle with a blood alcohol level .08 of 1 percent or more and a class E felony count of first-degree aggravated unlicensed operation. He was also ticketed for unlicensed driver and fail to use designated lane. A class D felony count of DWI means the suspect has at least two DWI convictions within the last 10 years. He was arraigned in Bombay Town Court and...
Inadequate Headlights: On 01/24/2015 Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police ticketed Joanne Jocko, 45, of Rooseveltown, NY for inadequate headlights. Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on 02/16/2015. Bench Warrant: On 01/24/2015 Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police arrested Jason R. Thomas, 30, of St. Regis, Quebec for an active warrant out of St. Lawrence County, NY. Mr. Thomas was turned over to Massena Police Department for further prosecution. Speed in Zone: On 01/24/2015 Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police ticketed Meddelena Bourque, 42, of Ottawa,...
Arrest warrant: On Jan. 10, Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police arrested Ariwiio L. Swamp, 23, of Hogansburg for an active warrant. He was arraigned in Bombay Town Court and remanded to the Franklin County Jail with orders to return on Feb. 24. Resisting arrest: On Jan. 17, Tribal police arrested Darren A. George, 52 of Hogansburg for resisting arrest, misdemeanor and disorderly conduct. He was arraigned in Bombay Town Court and remanded to the Franklin County Jail in lieu of $1,000 bail or $2,000 bond. Resisting Arrest: On Jan. 21, Tribal Police...
Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police Blotter Bench warrant: On Jan. 2, Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police arrested Sarah A. Harries, 20, of Hogansburg on a bench warrant. She was arraigned in Bombay Town Court and ordered to return on Jan. 13. Arrest warrant: On Jan. 4, k Tribal Police arrested Joanne M. Lanctot, 54, of Cornwall, Ontario. She was arraigned in Bombay Town Court and ordered to return on Jan. 6. Inadequate headlights: On Jan. 3, Tribal Police ticketed Brandon R.A. Thompson, 27, of Cornwall,. Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on Jan....
Arrest warrants: On Dec. 17, Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police arrested Arow J. Simon-Chubb, 22, of Snye, Quebec. He was picked up by state troopers and turned over to Tribal Police. Simon-Chubb was arraigned in Bombay Town Court and remanded to the Franklin County Jail, Malone in lieu of $5,000 bail or $10,000 bond. He was to have appeared at a Dec. 22 preliminary hearing. On Dec. 19, Tribal Police arrested Don J. Jacobs, 25, of Akwesasne, N.Y. He was arraigned in Bombay Town Court and remanded to Franklin County Jail in lieu of $10,000 bail...
Inadequate headlights: On Dec. 6, St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Police ticketed Chad L. Blackburn, 41, of Massena. He is to appear in Tribal Court on Dec. 15. On Dec. 7, Tribal Police ticketed Lynn J. Smith, 56, of Potsdam. Smith is to appear in Tribal Court on Dec. 22. Unsafe lane change: On Dec. 6, Tribal Police ticketed Jean E. Vaillancourt of Massena. Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on Jan. 5. Speeding: On Dec. 7, Tribal Police ticketed Shannika Burns, 19, of Montville, N.J. for allegedly going 56 mph in a 35 mph zone. Burns is to appear in...
St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Police Blotter Arrest warrant: On Dec. 3, Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police arrested Abraham Lazore, 47, of Cornwall Island. He was turned over to the Onondaga County Sheriff’s Department for further prosecution. Harassment: On Dec. 2, Tribal Police ticketed Danielle N. Oakes, 41, of Hogansburg for second-degree harassment. She is to appear in Bombay Town Court on Dec. 30. Failure to use headlights with windshield wipers: On Dec. 1, Tribal Police ticketed Ralph J. Gollinger, 53, of Massena. He is to appear in Bombay T...
Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police Blotter Warrant execution - Tribal police arrested Calvin Thomas, 24, of Hogansburg on Nov. 20. He was turned over to New York State Police without incident, police said. Ryan Benedict, 25, of Hogansburg was arrested by Tribal Police Nov. 20 on an outstanding warrant held by Malone Village Police. He was turned over to Malone Police without incident, Tribal Police said. Inadequate headlights - Tribal police ticketed Marlene Bero, 62, of Akwesasne, Ontario on Nov. 20. She is to appear in Tribal Traffic Court at...
Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police Blotter as of November 21, 2014 Grand larceny: Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police say they arrested Michael A. Mercado, 29, of Massena and charged him with third-degree grand larceny, a felony, on Nov. 18. He was arraigned in Bombay Town Court and given orders to return on Dec. 9. Bench warrant: On Nov. 16, Tribal Police say they arrested Tyson L. Thompson, 28, of Snye, Quebec for an active warrant out of Franklin County. He was arraigned in Bombay Town Court, where he paid his fine and was released. Inadequate...
Burglary: On Nov. 5, Tribal Police arrested Erik R. Clute, 41, of Franklin, Maine for felony second-degree burglary and petit larceny, a misdemeanor. He was arraigned in court and remanded to Franklin County Jail in lieu of $20,000 bail and $40,000 bond and ordered to return on Dec. 2. Child endangerment: On Nov. 6, Tribal Police arrested Mathew M. Buckshot, 28, of Hogansburg endangering the welfare of a child, fourth-degree criminal mischief and second-degree harassment. He was released under supervision of probation authorities and is to...
St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Police blotter through Oct. 17: Using an electronic device while driving: Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police ticketed Amylou Jandrew, 39, of Winthrop. Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on Oct. 20. AUO: Tribal Police ticketed Cheyenne S. Cole, 22, of Spring Hill, Fla. for third-degree aggravated unlicensed operation, misdemeanor, and fail to use headlights. Ticket is returnable to Bombay Town Court on Oct. 28. Unlicensed operation: Tribal Police ticketed Tina M. Worster, 36, of Connecticut for unlicensed operation and...
Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police blotter through Oct. 2: Third-degree criminal mischief - Tribal police say they arrested Noah I. Mitchell, 32, of Hogansburg around 12:59 a.m. Sept. 29 and charged him with felony third-degree criminal mischief. They say he was also charged with misdemeanor counts of fourth-degree criminal mischief, resisting arrest, reckless driving, driving while intoxicated and refusal to take a breath test, as well as traffic infractions of unsafe passing on the left and...
Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe Police Blotter as of September 18, 2014 On Sept. 11, 2014 Tribal Police arrested Lance Crapo, 32, of St. Albans, VT, for Petit Larceny and Possession Hypodermic Instrument. Mr. Crapo was processed and released on an appearance ticket to appear in court on Sept. 30, 2014. On Sept. 20, 2014 Tribal Police arrested Kristan J. Swamp, 26, of Akwesasne, for Endangering the Welfare of a Child, Escape 3rd degree, Resisting Arrest, Operation Unregistered MV on Highway, Failure to Obey Police Officer, Speed in Zone and Operate MV...
Criminal possession of a weapon - On Sept. 8, Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police arrested Calvin O. Thomas, 24, of Hogansburg for second and third-degree criminal possession of a weapon, both felonies, misdemeanor driving while ability impaired by drugs, second-degree aggravated unlicensed operation, unlicensed operator and failure to keep right. He was arraigned in Bombay Town Court and released with orders to re-appear Sept. 23. Criminal mischief - On Sept. 8, Tribal Police arrested Darrow B....
Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police blotter, Aug. 30 to Sept. 5 Careless driving - Tribal Police ticketed Dylan T. Torrey, 17, of Moira. Ticket was returnable to Tribal Court on Sept. 8. Driver's view obstructed - Tribal Police ticketed Johnathan A. Blais, 25, of Brasher Falls. Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on Sept. 15. Petit larceny - Tribal Police charged Richard Charbonneau, 65, of Hinesburg, Vt. Ticket is returnable to Bombay Town Court on Sept. 30. Unlicensed operation - Tribal Police t...
Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police Blotter as of 08/22/2014 Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police ticketed the following people for Speed in Zone: -Dallas C. Delormier, 18, of Akwesasne, Ontario for speed in zone 56-35 mph zone. Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on 09/15/2014. -Michael Leclair, 28, of Waddington, NY for speed in zone 51-35 mph zone. Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on 09/01/2014. -Brandon Rockhill, 30, of Brasher Falls, NY for speed in zone 53-35 mph zone. Ticket is returnable...
St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Police blotter through Aug. 15: Third-degree assault - Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police arrested Tyson L. Gonyou, 27, of Hogansburg, also charging him with endangering the welfare of a child. Gonyou was arraigned in Bombay Town Court and released under supervision of the Franklin County Probation Department and is to re-appear on Sept. 16. Aggravated DWI - Tribal Police charged Ross A. Cree, 22, of Hogansburg with driving while intoxicated and aggravated driving while intoxicated. He was released with an appearance...
Speed in Zone- Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police ticketed Roger Boyer, 65, of St. Stanislas, Quebec for speeding 66-55 mph zone. Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on 08/18/2014. Criminal Possession of Marihuana- Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police ticketed Claude Hudon, 35, of St. Anicet, Quebec for criminal possession of marihuana 5th degree, class-b misdemeanor. Ticket is returnable to Bombay Town Court on 08/26/2014. Speed in Zone- Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police ticketed Elaine A. Dunne-Thayer, 53, of Massena NY, for speeding 50-35 mph...
The Press-Republican of Plattsburgh reported that Trevor Sisto of Fort Covington entered a not guilty plea on Monday in North Elba Town Court. He was charged in a July 24 chase on State Route 86 from the village of Lake Placid to nearby Ray Brook, where his pickup truck slammed into a car, killing James and Kim Barney and critically injuring their 11-year-old daughter. State police charged Sisto with unlawfully fleeing a police office and driving while ability impaired by drugs. He also faces charges in Lake Placid Village Court. Sisto is...
Inadequate headlight - Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police charged Hank W. Cook, 38, of Akwesasne for inadequate headlight. He was to have appeared in Tribal Court on Aug. 4. Bench warrant - New York State Police arrested Priscilla K. Thompson, 45, of Akwesasne, Ont. on an active bench warrant from Bombay Town Court. Troopers turned her over to Tribal Police. She was arraigned in Bombay Town Court where she was released on her own recognizance and ordered to appear at a later date. Inadequate headlight - Tribal Police charged Maya Torio of...
The Akwesasne Mohawk Police report arresting 25-year-old resident from Snye, Quebec on July 30, 2014 on an warrant outstanding for an incident that happened in January 2014. The individual is facing charges for sexual assault and Trafficking in Valleyfield courts. The Akwesasne Mohawk Police report arresting 20-year-old resident from Snye, Quebec on July 31, 2014 on an warrant outstanding from the Valleyfield courts. The individual was released on a promise to appear and rescheduled to appear in Valleyfield court on August 20, 2014. The...
U.S. RESIDENTS FACE MULTIPLE CHARGES FOR SMUGGLING ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES On July 11, 2014, Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) investigators at the Cornwall port of entry (POE) charged Michael Rourke, 24, from Hogansburg, New York, and Marnie Martin, 48, from Akwesasne, New York, with failing to report goods, evading duties and taxes and smuggling under the Customs Act. Martin is also charged with making false statements under the Customs Act. Rourke and Martin arrived at the Cornwall POE, and...
Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service Media Release The Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service report arresting Marie Shantel Lazore on July 16, 2014 for an outstanding warrant issued from Valleyfield Courts. The warrant was issued for her alleged role in an incident that occurred in October 2009 involving firearms. The Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service responded on July 16, 2014 to a report of a house fire on the West end of Kawehnoke. The Hogansburg-Akwesasne Volunteer Fire Department Assistant Fire Chief examined the structure and believed the origin of...
Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police Blotter Execute Warrant of Arrest – Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police arrested Megan T. Barnes 19, of Snye, Quebec on a warrant of arrest. Ms. Barnes was also charged with possession of a hypodermic instrument- class a misdemeanor, and criminal possession of a control substance- class a misdemeanor 7th degree. Ms. Barnes was arraigned at the Bombay Town Court and was remanded to Franklin County Jail and has a return date of 07/22/2014. Aggravated Unlicensed Operation – Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police cha...
Third-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance - On June 15, the Tribal Police K9 Team arrested Pamela C. Marashian, 55 and Elizabeth R. Goodfellow, 33, both of Massena after allegedly discovering 101 Endocet (oxycodone) and one Xanax. Police allegedly found the drugs during a traffic stop. Marashian was also charged with having a controlled substance in its non-original container and two unspecified traffic citations. Arrest warrant - John W. Santarsiero, 40, of Rooseveltown was arrested June 21 on a warrant alleging second-degree...
FUGITIVE State Police are currently trying to locate the pictured individual, 27-year-old George E. Hendricks, who is a fugitive from justice from Manatee County, Florida. On June 23, 2014, the State Police in Dannemora developed information that a possible wanted individual was residing in the Lyon Mountain area. Troopers confirmed the information with the Manatee County Sheriffs Department in Florida. Troopers soon spotted Hendricks as a passenger in a car and attempted to initiate a vehicle...
Burglary – St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Police charged Tristen A. Thompson, 17, of Hogansburg with second-degree burglary, a felony. He was arraigned in Bombay Town Court and sent to Franklin County Jail, Malone in lieu of $5,000 bail or $10,000 bond. Arrest Warrant - Tribal Police arrested Christopher Belile, 25, of Hogansburg on an active warrant out of Franklin County. He was arraigned in Bombay Town Court and sent to Franklin County Jail, Malone in lieu of $20,000 bail or $40,000 bond. He was to have reappeared on June 3. Arrest Warrant - T...
St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Police charged the following people between May 27 and June 4: Bench warrant - Tyler A. Gray, 26, of Hogansburg. He was arraigned in Bombay Town Court and sent to the Franklin County Jail, Malone on $5,000 bail or $10,000 bond. Third-degree grand larceny - Jason M. Woodard, age not available, of Massena. He was arraigned in Bombay Town Court and sent to the Franklin County Jail on $5,000 bail or $10,000 bond. Unlawful fleeing of a police officer/driving while intoxicated...
Unsafe Backing: Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police ticketed Natasha Waite 17 of N. Lawrence, NY, with unsafe backing. Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on June 9, 2014. Execute Warrant of Arrest: Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police arrested Brandon Smoke 23 of Hogansburg, NY. Mr. Smoke was arraigned at the Bombay Town Court and was remanded to Franklin County Jail. Criminal Possession of Marihuana: Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police charged Hugh J. Point 23 of Hogansburg, NY, with criminal...
St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Police made the following arrests and citations between May 12 and 19: Driving while intoxicated Naomi R. Atkinson, 29, of Constable was arrested and additionally charged with operation of a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol level of .08 percent or more and failure to keep right. She was released with appearance tickets for Bombay Town Court on June 3. Driving while ability impaired by drugs: Robert J. Burke-Johnson, 21, of Hogansburg was arrested and additionally charged with seventh-degree criminal possession of a...
Driving while intoxicated: Danielle E. George, 28, of Hogansburg, additionally charged with operating a motor vehicle with blood alcohol level of .08 percent. She is to appear in Bombay Town Court on May 27. Federal arrest warrants: Abraham T. Gray, 28, of Hogansburg and Thomas J. Lazore, 46, of Akwesasne, N.Y. were arrested on warrants from the United States Court for the Northern District of New York. Each was turned over to federal authorities. State arrest warrants: Eugene L. Burk, 37, of Hogansburg was arrested on a warrant out of Franklin...
FOUR ARRESTED FOR BURGLARY Burglary 1st degree: On Saturday May 3, 2014, the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police responded to a call in the early morning hours where four individuals are alleged to have entered a residence without permission at 15 Christine Lane and assaulted the resident and two other individuals therein. The (4) suspects are alleged to have brought a baseball bat and used it in the attack. The suspects then fled the scene after the attacks. Tribal Police and Ambulance were notified and immediately responded to the scene....
St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Police blotter April 21 to 28: Fourth-degree grand larceny - Nathan A. Bigtree, 26, of Hogansburg was arrested and charged with grand larceny 4th degree, a felony. On April 23 Tribal Police say they observed an individual on a four-wheeler, apparently broke down on the roadside, which they allege was stolen. Bigtree was issued an appearance ticket for Bombay Town Court on May 27. The ATV was returned to its owner. Speeding - Cobretti Jock, 18, of Hogansburg was cited for speeding for allegedly going 51 mph in a 35 mph zo...
Speed in Zone: Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police ticketed Garrett L. Loran 33, of Hogansburg NY, for speed in zone (60-35mph zone) and passing in a no passing zone. Inadequate Headlights: Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police ticketed Venus Gambill 38, of Hogansburg NY, for inadequate headlights. Inadequate Headlights: Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police ticketed AnnMarie Anzaldua 49, of Massena NY, for inadequate headlights. Speed in Zone: Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police ticketed Philip T. Everson, of Long Sault Ontario, for speed in zone (59-35mph...
Speed in Zone: Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police ticketed Richard M. Lew 39 of Cheshire CT, for speeding (50-35mph zone). Unlicensed Operator: Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police ticketed Dane A. Lafrance 16, of Hogansburg NY, with unlicensed operation, unregistered motor vehicle, uninsured motor vehicle, and failure to stop at stop sign. Speed in Zone: Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police ticketed Molly E. Brockway 18, of Fort Covington NY, for speeding (49-35mph zone). Execute Bench Warrant: Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police arrested Natalie H. White...
The Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service executed a Controlled Drug and Substance Act warrant on a Cornwall Island residence this past Saturday (April 5, 2014) seizing a large sum of cash, a firearm and items believed to be used for trafficking prescription pills. At approximately 7:00 AM, both uniformed police and investigation team members entered into the residence to execute the search warrant that was the result of a long-term investigation that lasted over one year. One person was arrested during the search by the police and transported to...
HIGH SPEED CHASE LEADS TO SLEW OF CHARGES U.S. Border Protection officers had to use a spike strip to stop an Akwesasne man who was allegedly leading state troopers on an April 6 high-speed chase while intoxicated. Colin A. Hall, 27, is being held at the St. Lawrence County Correctional Facility on $10,000 bail or $20,000 bond. He is charged with felony driving while intoxicated, first-degree aggravated unlicensed operation, second-degree reckless endangerment, third-degree fleeing an officer in a motor vehicle, refusal to take a breath test,...
St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Police issued the following tickets between March 24 and March 31: Speed in zone - Nichelle Loran, 27, of Rooseveltown, allegedly 50 mph in a 35 mph zone, ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on 04-21. Speed in zone - Valin Cook, 25, of Hogansburg, allegedly 50 mph in a 35 mph zone, ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on 04-21. Fail to display plates - Dale Pryce, 26, of Norfolk, NY, ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on 04-21-2014. Inadequate headlights - Channel L. Strable, 19, of Hogansburg, ticket is returnable...
St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Police issued the following tickets between March 18 and 23: Fail to keep right - Briana S.L. Maldonado, 26 of Constable after a traffic stop on March 18. Speeding - Jamie Williams, 43 of Honesdale, Penn. for speeding on March 18 on state Route 37. Inadequate head, tail lights - Carl B. Rathwell, 58 of Chesterville, Ont. on March 18. Inadequate stop lamp - Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police charged Katherine Lazore, 33 of Hogansburg on March 19. Inadequate headlight - Emma L. Shenandoah, 34 of Hogansburg on March 19....
Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police issued the following tickets: Inadequate Headlights- Kristian J. Thompson, 41 of Hogansburg on March 11. Passing on Right- Melanie Irving, 38 of St-Agnes de Dundee, Que. on March 11 on State Route 37 Inadequate stop lamps- Nora A. Irish, 71 of Massena on State Route 37 on March 11. Inadequate stop lamp- Stephen M. Tremblay, 16 of Fort Covington on State Route 37 on March 10. Speeding- Kayloni A. Delormier, 25 of Rooseveltown March 11 on Cook Road. Inadequate headlight- charged Mazal Serur, 52 of Pincourt, Que....
Todd Edwards, 23, of Hogansburg pleaded guilty under a plea agreement in late October to conspiracy to possess with the intent to distribute and to distribute a controlled substance. Edwards was sentenced recently to 57 months in prison, with the court recommending that he be housed in Fort Dix, N.J., followed by three years of supervised release. Edwards was also recently sentenced in Franklin County Court to 3 ½ years in prison followed by five years of post-release supervision for a...
St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Police issued the following tickets between March 5 and 12: • Fail To Keep Right- Michael George, 68 of Hogansburg • Joshua Garrow, 23 of Hogansburg • Inadequate Stop Lamp- Suzanne Sample, 49 of Constable • Inadequate Head Lights- Kelly Hull 22, of Redwood • Inadequate Head Lights- William Klotz, 61 of Utica • Inadequate Head Lights- Babette Sunday, 37 of Snye • Fail To Obey Traffic Control Device- Samuel Heer, 73 of Central Square • License Plate Violation- Louie Jackson, 17 of Hogansburg • Speed in Zone- Robin Robert 5...
Failure to Obey Traffic Device – Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police ticketed Kenneth J. Cree, 37 of Akwesasne, NY for disobeying a traffic sign following a traffic stop on February 22 after his vehicle drove through a red stop light at the intersection of State Route 37 and Frogtown Road. Mr. Cree was issued a ticket returnable to Tribal Court on March 10. Operating Vehicle Out of Class - Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police ticketed Bonnie F. Square, 56 of Hogansburg, NY for operating a vehicle out of class on February 23 while travelling on St. R...
Brandon P. Bradley, 37, of Akwesasne, Ont. was arrested by Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police and charged with third-degree aggravated unlicensed operation, speeding and operating an unregistered motor vehicle at 2:27 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 22. He is to appear in Bombay Town Court March 18. James J. Buffoline, 49, of Clifton Park, N.Y. was ticketed by Tribal Police for speeding at 1:17 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 22. Police said he was observed operating a vehicle at 53 M.P.H. in a posted 35 M.P.H. zone. He is to appear in Tribal Court on March 17. N...
Cornwall, Ontario-February 26, 2014 - On February 22, 2014, Cornwall Regional Task Force (CRTF) members were called to Cornwall’s Port of Entry (POE) to process a domestic contraband cigarette seizure. Phillip ARQUETTE (age 52) from St. Regis, Quebec was arrested and charged for possessing nineteen (19) cases of flavoured contraband cigars. ARQUETTE was processed at Cornwall RCMP Detachment and released from custody on his own recognizance with $500 deposit. The conveyance, a 2003 Dodge Ram pickup truck was also seized. Early on February 13, 2...
Nathan A. J. Bigtree, 26, of Akwesasne, N.Y. was ticketed by Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police for inadequate headlights at 9:15 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 16. He is to appear in Tribal Court on February 24. Colin K. Miller, 64, of North Bangor was ticketed by Tribal Police for inadequate stop lamps and inadequate tail lights at 6:40 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 16. He is to appear in Tribal Court on March 10. Ryan J. Prentice, 34, and Kary D. Prentice, 42, of Massena were arrested by Tribal Police and cited with one count each of disorderly conduct following an...
Bryce L. Thompson, 24, of Cornwall Island, Ont. was ticketed by Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police for inadequate tail lights at 11:47 p.m. Wednesday, February 5 on state Route 37. He is to appear in Tribal Court on March 3. Brandon A. Joanette, 18, of Brushton was ticketed by Tribal Police for inadequate tail lights at 11:35 p.m. Wednesday, February 5 on state Route 37. He is to appear in Tribal Court on March 3. Raeanne L. Benedict, 34, of 305 Cook Road, Hogansburg was arrested by Massena Village Police at 3:10 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 11 on a bench...
Norman J. Gray, 51, of Hogansburg was ticketed by St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Police for uninspected motor vehicle at 2:34 p.m. Tuesday, February 4. He is to appear in Tribal Court on February 24. Gabriel J. Oakes, 48, of Hogansburg was arrested by Tribal Police and charged with second-degree aggravated unlicensed operation and speed in zone at 9:26 a.m. Tuesday, February 4 on Cook Road. He is to appear in Bombay Town Court on March 4. Sydnie T. Garrow, 19, of Hogansburg was ticketed by Tribal Police for speed in zone at 4:32 p.m. Sunday, February...
The Akwesasne Mohawk Police investigated an occurrence of shots fired at a vehicle on the Ice Bridge near St. Regis Island which occurred on the evening of January 27th, 2014. Mitchell Lahache Jocko, age 32 is charged with the following: Assault With a Weapon, Mischief to Property Endangering Life, Utter Threats, Dangerous Operation of a Motor Vehicle, Careless Use of a Prohibited Weapon, Pointing a Firearm, Possession of a Weapon Committing an Offense, Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm,...
Inadequate Headlights- Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police ticketed Paul M. Jacobs, 43, of Hogansburg, NY, for inadequate headlights at 3:15 p.m. Monday, January 13 after he was observed operating a vehicle with inadequate headlights while traveling on State Route 37. Mr. Jacobs was issued a Tribal Citation and is to appear in Tribal Court on February 10. Inadequate Tail Lights- Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police ticketed Robert J. Oskineegish, 22, of Hogansburg, NY, at 7:17 p.m. Monday, January 13 after he was observed operating a vehicle with...
Brittany L. Delormier, 22, of Akwesasne, Ont. was ticketed by Tribal Police for driver’s view obstructed at 1:44 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 12. She is to appear in Tribal Court on February 10. Justin D. Mitchell, 24, of Hogansburg was ticketed by Tribal Police for uninspected motor vehicle at 1:33 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 12. He is to appear in Tribal Court on February 10. Wayne P. Johnson, 29, of Hogansburg was ticketed by Tribal Police for uninspected motor vehicle at 9:44 a.m. on Sunday, Jan. 12. He is to appear in Tribal Court on February 10. John W...
John F. McGee, 66, of Norfolk was arrested by St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Police at 9:06 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 31 on an active warrant for issuing bad checks. He was arraigned in Bombay Town Court and is to reappear on January 7. Wilbur P. Barnes Jr., 42, of Hogansburg was ticketed by Tribal Police for inadequate headlights at 10:42 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 30. He is to appear in Tribal Court on January 27. Andrew Reed, 19, of Cornwall, Ont. was ticketed by Tribal Police for inadequate headlights at 9:54 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 30. He is to appear in...
On December 31, 2013 the Akwesasne Mohawk Police conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle entering Tsi Snaihne with Georgia plates. Police investigation revealed that the male operator of the vehicle was operating the vehicle with no driver’s license and had an outstanding warrant by the RCMP. The 42 year old male subject, identified as Gregory Roberson of 28 Rooseveltown Road, Hogansburg, New York, was placed under arrest, conveyed to the RCMP in Cornwall and was also charged by the Akwesasne Mohawk Police for operation of a motor vehicle no d...
(December 13, 2013) Cornwall, Ontario - During a patrol in the Township of South Glengarry in the early morning hours of December 11th, 2013, members of the Cornwall Regional Task Force (CRTF) observed a vessel approach the shoreline, however, could not discern the exact location. Shortly after, members discovered and seized 30 cases of contraband cigarettes scattered along the shoreline. CRTF members believe the contraband was hastily unloaded and no one approached to claim the product due to the police presence at that particular time. On Dec...
Christopher A. Belile, 25, of Hogansburg was arrested by St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Police and charged with second-degree strangulation, second-degree menacing and endangering the welfare of a child at 5:15 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 12. He was arraigned in Bombay Town Court and remanded to the Franklin County Jail, Malone in lieu of $5,000 bail or $10,000 bond. April M. Burns, 27, of Hogansburg was arrested by Tribal Police and charged with first-degree aggravated unlicensed operation, operating a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol content of .08...
Two Men Arrested for Possession of Marijuana On U.S. Portion of River Akwesasne – On November 27, 2013, The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police Marine Unit was patrolling the St. Lawrence River when a suspicious vessel was observed coming from Cornwall Island toward the US portion of Akwesasne. The Marine unit observed the boat traveling towards the US portion of the St Regis River where they found the boat stranded on the frozen river. Upon approach, the two occupants were observed jumping out of their boat onto the thin layer of ice and going t...
Brenda E. Vroom, 64 of Ottawa, Ont. was ticketed by Tribal Police for inadequate headlights on State Route 37 on Sunday, Dec. 1. She is to appear in Tribal Court on January 7. Ashton M. Francis, 25 of Hogansburg was arrested by Tribal Police on Saturday, Nov. 30 and charged with second-degree aggravated unlicensed operation, unlicensed operator, and suspended registration. Police said she was spotted driving a suspended motor vehicle on St. Regis Road. She is to appear in Bombay Town Court on January 7. Travis St. Andrews, 30, of Potsdam was...
During the month of November each year, “MOVEMBER” is the reason you may see various men sprouting moustaches around the world. Through this month long moustache growing campaign, men grow or attempt to grow a moustache with an objective to raise funds and create awareness to combat prostate and testicular cancer. The awareness creates conversations and encouragement for men to see their physician with medical concerns early on in its stages. The best prevention is early detection. This year the following Akwesasne Mohawk Police Officers par...
Thomas L. Stacey, 63 of Akwesasne, NY, was arrested by Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police on Sunday, November 24 and charged with one count of forcible touching and three counts of endangering the welfare of a child. The charges stem from an alleged Nov. 23 incident. Police are not naming the alleged victim due to the nature of the allegations. He was arraigned in Bombay Town Court where an order of protection was put in place and given orders to reappear on a later date. Steven B. Cook, 57 of Hogansburg was ticketed by Tribal Police for...
Tribal Police arrested Steven D. Sunday, 52, of Hogansburg and charged him with aggravated driving while intoxicated, driving while intoxicated and failure to keep right at 4:28 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 17. Police allege Sunday’s blood alcohol content was 0.20 percent. He was released and is to appear in Bombay Town Court on January 7. Tribal Police ticketed Ronald Lafrance III, 19, of Hogansburg for failure to use designated lane, leaving the scene of a property damage accident, operating a motor vehicle without inspection certificate and unsafe t...
(Nov. 19, 2013) Cornwall, ON – The Cornwall Community Police service is asking for the public's assistance in identifying a male that was involved in a theft. Police are asking if you know this individual, to please contact Cst. Pat Depratto at 613-933-5000 ext.2734....
Tribal Police ticketed Michael R. Wright, 23, of Waterbury Center, Vt. and charged him with inadequate headlights at 5:24 p.m. on Tuesday, November 5 stemming from a motor vehicle accident. He is to appear in Tribal Court on November 25. Tribal Police ticketed Aronhientha Benedict, 17, of Akwesasne, N.Y. for speeding, improper left turn and failure to use designated lane at 9:58 p.m. on Wednesday, November 6. Police said he was going 52 M.P.H. in a 35 M.P.H. zone on Cook Road. He is to appear in Tribal Court on November 25. Tribal Police...
Falon Thomas, 31, of Rooseveltown was ticketed by Tribal Police for speeding on State Route 37 on Sunday, November 3. She was allegedly going 56 M.P.H. in a 35 M.P.H. zone and is to appear in Tribal Court on December 9. Brandon C. Snyder, 30, of Moira was ticketed by Tribal Police for inadequate stop lamps on Sunday, November 3 on State Route 37. He is to appear in Tribal Court on November 25. W.J. Henderson III, 32, of Malone was ticketed by Tribal Police for speeding on Sunday, November 3 on state Route 37. Police said he was going 51 M.P.H....
Sara L. Montoya, 42, of Hogansburg was arrested by Tribal Police and charged with suspended registration and following too closely at 9:55 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 25. She is to appear in Bombay Town Court on November 19. C. Hart, 65, of West Henrietta was ticketed by Tribal Police for inadequate headlights at 2:05 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 25 on State Route 37. She is to appear in Tribal Court on November 18. Jeffrey A. Lashomb, 25, of Hogansburg was arrested by Tribal Police and charged with third-degree aggravated unlicensed operation and speeding...
Daniel K. Johnson, 35, of Hogansburg was arrested by Tribal Police and charged with third-degree aggravated unlicensed operation, operating a motor vehicle with blood alcohol content of 0.08 percent or more, driving while intoxicated and failed to use designated lane at 9:54 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 19. Police allege Johnson’s blood alcohol content was 0.13 percent. He is to answer the charges in Bombay Town Court on November 19. Robert J. Smoke, 47, of Hogansburg was arrested by Tribal Police and charged with aggravated driving while i...
Sunnie R. Francis, 21, of Akwesasne was arrested by Tribal Police and charged with second-degree aggravated unlicensed operation, failure to stop at stop sign and inadequate headlights at 11:52 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 13. She is to answer the charges in Bombay Town Court on November 5. Zoltan G. Timar, 51, of Pointe Claire, Que. was arrested by Tribal Police and charged with third-degree aggravated unlicensed operation and speeding at 3:18 a.m. on Sunday, Oct. 13. Police said he was going 56 M.P.H. in a 35 M.P.H. zone on state Route 37. He is to a...
Cornwall, ON- The Cornwall Community Police Service have received reports of several attempts of having persons contact a specific web site to have restrictions removed from their accounts. It is reported that residents are receiving a text message and that a correspondence is required to lift restrictions imposed on an account. Cornwall police are warning people of the possible scam and advise the public to take caution if targeted. The Cornwall Community Police Service wishes to remind residents never give out any personal information over...
Patrick Simon, 42, of Pincourt, Que. was ticketed by Tribal Police for speeding at 8:58 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 5. Police said he was going 51 M.P.H. in a 35 M.P.H. zone on State Route 37. He is to appear in Tribal Court on October 28. Rheal Leroux, 47, of Williamstown, Ont. was ticketed by Tribal Police for speeding at 8:46 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 5. Police said he was going 51 M.P.H. in a 35 M.P.H. zone on State Route 37. He is to appear in Tribal Court on October 28. Stephen Tomascik, 30, of St. Orleans, Ont. was ticketed by Tribal Police for...
Donna M. McGifford, 29, of Bombay was arrested by Tribal Police and charged with petit larceny at 4:54 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 30. She will appear in Bombay Town Court on October 22. Richard C. Rakoce, 44, of Massena was ticketed by Tribal Police for inadequate headlights at 8:47 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 27 on state Route 37. He is to appear in Tribal Court on October 21. Dawn M. Smoke, 36, of Hogansburg was arrested by Tribal Police and charged with driving while intoxicated, operating a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol content of 0.08 or more, f...
(Cornwall, Ontario – September 26, 2013) – Between September 16th and 20th, 2013, the Cornwall Regional Task Force (CRTF) along with members of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF), the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and the Cornwall Community Police Service conducted a marihuana eradication operation within Prescott-Russell, Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry counties. Operation SABOT is a yearly Canada wide marihuana eradication program held in partnership between the Royal Canadian Mounted Pol...
Dayna M. Thompson, 35 of Hogansburg was arrested by Tribal Police on an outstanding warrant for fourth-degree grand larceny, a felony on Sunday, Sept. 22. She was arraigned in Bombay Town Court and remanded to the Franklin County Jail in lieu of $1,000 bail or $2,000 bond with a return court date of September 29. Amanda L. Parmer, 25, of Massena was arrested by Tribal Police at 2:15 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 21 on an outstanding warrant for issuing bad checks. She was arraigned in Bombay Town Court and released under the supervision of the...
Gordon Elder, 62, of Dundee, Que. was ticketed by Tribal Police for speeding at 4:48 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 15. He is to appear in Tribal Court on September 30. Taryn L.M. Thompson, 28, of Akwesasne, Ont. was ticketed by Tribal Police for speeding at 3:53 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 15. Police said she was operating a vehicle at 57 M.P.H. in a 35 M.P.H. zone on Cook Road. She is to appear in Tribal Court on September 23. Mitchell R. Nanticoke, 26, of Akwesasne was arrested by Tribal Police and charged with third-degree aggravated unlicensed operation...
Tynan M. St. Denis, 20, of North Lawrence was ticketd by Tribal Police for speeding on Sunday, September 8. He is to appear in Tribal Court on September 30. Stacey L. Lazore, 33, of Akwesasne was arrested by Tribal Police and charged with third-degree aggravated unlicensed operation, unregistered motor vehicle and unlicensed operation on Sunday, September 8. He is to answer the charges in Bombay Town Court on October 1. Noel C. King, 28, of Akwesasne, Que. was arrested by Tribal Police and charged with driving while intoxicated, operation of a...
Whether on a street, highway or county road, and regardless of the speed limit and the number of lanes, motorists travelling in both directions must stop when approaching a stopped school bus with its upper red lights flashing. A flashing stop arm will swing out while passengers are boarding or leaving the bus. (The only exception: on highways separated by a median, traffic coming from the opposite direction is not required to stop). Once all passengers have boarded, the STOP arm will fold away. Do not start moving until the red lights have...
Petit Larceny - Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police arrested Jonathan L. Kelly, 17, of Malone, NY, and charged him with petit larceny on August 24. Mr. Kelly was released on appearance tickets and is to answer the charges in Bombay Town Court on September 24. Petit Larceny - Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police arrested Kaitlynn M. Caron, 16, of Chateauguay, NY, and charged her with petit larceny on August 24. Ms. Caron was released on appearance tickets and is to answer the charges in Bombay Town Court on September 24. Driver’s View Obstructed - S...
Four people are facing federal indictments accusing them of conspiring to bring illegal aliens to U.S. soil stemming from a case that began in February. John Benedict and Angela Johnson pleaded not guilty on Thursday, August 22 in U.S. District Court, Syracuse, to conspiracy to bring aliens into the United States for purposes of commercial advantage and private financial gain. Dariusz Podgajny and Oleh Solomon entered not guilty pleas to transporting aliens into the country. Ian R.E. Tarbell and Mikita Palaukov previously had denied charges of...
Arrow White, age and address not available, was sentenced Friday in U.S. District Court, Syracuse, to two years in prison conspiracy to distribute marijuana. Sentencing Judge Glenn T. Suddaby also ordered him to undergo four years’ post-release supervision. On April 13, White pleaded guilty to charges of conspiring to knowingly and intentionally possess marijuana with the intent to distribute the plant. According to a plea agreement, White admitted delivering marijuana from Akwesasne to Ogdensburg and that he supplied three people with more t...
Cornwall ON- The Cornwall Community Police Service is currently investigating a suspicious person which has been seen on Nick Kaneb and Second Street East. The male is described as a white male, muscular build, early 20’s with short dark hair. He was last seen wearing a grey t-shirt and dark coloured shorts as well as a blue backpack. While on a bicycle he was seen inappropriately touching himself and exposing himself to females. If you have any information regarding this person please contact the service at 613-932-2110 extension 2758 or C...
Five people are looking down the barrel of spending the rest of their lives in federal prison after pleading guilty to involvement in an international cocaine and ecstasy smuggling ring that moved drugs through Akwesasne. April Burns, Elizabeth VanGuilder and John French pleaded guilty to conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute a controlled substance on Wednesday in U.S. District Court in Albany. All except French could face up to life imprisonment – he is facing a 40-year maximum sentence. Burns is looking at a minimum of 10 years b...
A Cornwall Island, Ont., man was sentenced to just over three years in prison on Monday, Aug. 12 for conspiring to smuggle oxycodone through Akwesasne. Nathan Benedict, 34, was sentenced in U.S. District Court in Albany to 37 months behind bars to be followed by three years’ post-release supervision. He admitted in March 2011 to charges of conspiracy to possess with the intent to distribute and to distribute a controlled substance. According to court documents, Benedict and his wife, Donna, 34, formerly known as Donna Lazore, smuggled large q...
Michelle A.E. David, 27, of Hogansburg was arrested by Tribal Police at 10:50 p.m. on Sunday, August 18 and charged with second-degree obstruction governmental administration and endangering the welfare of a child. She is to answer to the charges in Bombay Town Court on September 10. June A. Engle, 62, of North Lawrence was ticketed by Tribal Police for speeding at 4:33 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 18. She is to appear in Tribal Court September 9. Hayley E. Vyse, 33, of Ohsweken, Ont. was ticketed by Tribal Police for speeding at 4:21 p.m. on Sunday,...
Perry R. Montour, 47 of Hogansburg was arrested Sunday, July 28 by Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police and charged with aggravated driving while intoxicated and driving while intoxicated. Police allege Montour’s blood alcohol content was 0.34 percent. He was released on appearance tickets and will answer the charges on August 20 in Bombay Town Court. Peter A. Timmons, 51, of Fort Covington was arrested Sunday, July 28 by Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police and charged with aggravated driving while intoxicated and failure to use designated lane. P...
Akwesasne, NY - Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police are asking the community to be aware of a possible blacktop scam within Akwesasne. The warning stems from numerous complaints from local residents that an independent road crew is stating they are a paving company. Upon completion of the driveway, this company gives an amount significantly more expensive than the verbal quote. Director of Compliance of the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe, Elliot Lazore wants the community to be aware of the situation. “Under no circumstances should any community m...
Patrick M. Cook, 43, Cornwall, Ont. was arrested on Monday, July 22 by Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police and charged with third-degree aggravated unlicensed operation, suspended registration and speeding. He was released on appearance tickets for Bombay Town Court on August 20. Morgan S. McDonald, 25, of Akwesasne, Ont. was arrested on Sunday, July 21 by Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police and charged with third-degree aggravated unlicensed operation, operating a motor vehicle by an unlicensed driver and inadequate headlights. She was released on...
Lester Cook, 56, Akwesasne, NY, was arrested by St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Police on Friday, July 13 and charged with second-degree menacing and second-degree harassment. He was arraigned at Bombay Town Court where an order of protection was served upon him. He was released on his own recognizance and is scheduled to appear at Bombay Town Court on August 27. Amanda K. Delosh, 33, of Massena was turned over to Tribal Police by New York State Police on Friday, July 13 on an arrest warrant for two counts of issuing a bad check. She was arraigned in...
Amanda J. Deon 34 of Norwood NY was arrested by New York State Police and turned over to Tribal Police on the strength of an active warrant from St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Police for issuing a bad check on Friday, July 5. She was arraigned in Bombay Town Court and released on her own recognizance to appear on August 27. Edward Lazore, 39, of Akwesasne, PQ was arrested Friday, July 5 by St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Police and charged with driving while intoxicated, aggravated driving while intoxicated, and speeding. Police allege he failed standard...
WARRANT/ WEAPON Massena, NY - Joshua J. Henderson, 24, of 76 Roosevelt Road, Apt. E, Hogansburg, was picked up by Massena Village police on an arrest warrant charging Henderson with possession of noxious materials, held by Potsdam Village Police on Wednesday on East Orvis Street. Henderson was additionally charged with a felony count of third-degree criminal possession of a weapon for a dagger police allegedly saw in his vehicle while taking him into custody on the warrant. Henderson was arraigned by Massena Town Justice Gerald P. Sharlow and...
(Cornwall, Ontario – June 20, 2013) – Last week, the Cornwall Regional Task Force (CRTF) – Serious and Organized Crime team (SOC) and partners announced the results of a project that dismantled alleged criminal organizations involved in the trafficking of marihuana within Canada and the smuggling of contraband tobacco between Canada and the United States. Project O-TITAN was led by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) - CRTF - Serious and Organized Crime team (SOC) in partnership with:...
Cornwall, Ontario (June 20th, 2013) While conducting surveillance at a South Glengarry campground, on April 17th, 2013, members of the Cornwall Regional Task Force (CRTF) observed a boat approach the shoreline. The boat’s occupants met an individual standing on shore and contraband cases were quickly unloaded from the vessel, which departed shortly after. Members moved in to apprehend the male, later identified as Bradford LAUZON (age 28) from Cornwall, Ontario. LAUZON was found to be in possession of 25 cases of contraband cigarettes. He w...
UNLAWFUL POSSESSION MARIJUANA Helena, NY - Lucas R. Tarbell, 19, of Hogansburg, was charged by Massena-based state police with unlawful possession of marijuana and also ticketed for failure to wear his seatbelt at 8:53 p.m. Thursday on state Route 37C in the town of Brasher. UNAUTHORIZED USE OF A MOTOR VEHICLE Massena, NY - Charles A. Cook, 41, of 48 Laughing Road, was charged by Massena-based state police with unauthorized use of a motor vehicle, petit larceny and second-degree aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle. Cook was also...
June 3, 2013 Adam T. Francis, 20 of Hogansburg, NY was arrested on an outstanding warrant by Tribal Police when Mr. Francis was observed at a residence on St. Regis Rd. Tribal Police arraigned Mr. Francis at Bombay Town Court who required Mr. Francis post $2,500 bail or $5,000 bond. He was remanded to the Franklin County Jail. Subsequent to his arrest Mr. Francis was found to be in possession of Marijuana and was charged for that offense and is scheduled to appear in Town Court at a later date. June 3, 2013, Tribal Police arrested Michael T....
June 10, 2013 [Plattsburgh, New York]— ERIC C. WILSON, age 23, of Saint Regis Falls, New York, was sentenced on June 8, 2013 in Utica, New York, by United States District Judge David N. Hurd to12 months and one day of imprisonment for possessing with intent to distribute 50 kilograms or more of marijuana, announced United States Attorney Richard S. Hartunian and Homeland Security Investigations Special Agent-in-Charge James Spero. WILSON pled guilty to the charge on January 25, 2013. He was released until July 16, 2013 when he must report to p...
IMPAIRED AND BREACH UNDERTAKING Cornwall, ON - Stanley Thompson, age 53, of Akwesasne, was arrested on June 7, 2013, for Fail to Provide Breath Sample. He is bound by an Undertaking with the relevant conditions to not have any alcohol in his system, to submit a sample of breath upon request by a peace officer and to keep the peace and be of good behaviour. On June 7, 2013, it is alleged that he was at a local drive-thru restaurant, operating a motor vehicle, under the influence of alcohol. Police were contacted and an investigation followed....
Akwesasne Territory — May 25, 2013 -- Kristopher Lafave (Massena, NY), Samuel Snyder (Massena, NY) and Robert Snyder (Massena, NY), were arrested by Tribal Police after an incident involving three males who were said to have been beating a dog at a local business. Tribal police, after reviewing video footage, arrested the three suspects for cruelty to animals, a class E-felony, and endangering the welfare of a child. May 27, 2013 -- Justine M. Gardener (Constable, NY) was arrested by Tribal Police due to a prior bench warrant for issuing a b...
Akwesasne Territory -- May 22, 2013 -- Kendra S. Lazore (St. Regis PQ) was arrested by tribal police for DWI after she was observed suspiciously entering numerous driveways. Tribal police officers speaking with Ms. Lazore observed that Ms. Lazore was impaired by alcohol. Ms. Lazore was taken back to the Tribal Police station where she performed a breath test resulting in a BAC of .10 percent. Ms. Lazore was also issued traffic ticket for unlicensed operation. She is scheduled to appear in town court at a later date. May 22, 2013-- Summer Bero...
Akwesasne Territory -- May 14, 2013 -- Tribal police arrested Eric Sisto for felony assaulting a police officer, felony criminal mischief 3rd, reckless driving, reckless endangerment 2nd, failure to obey a police officer along with other traffic tickets. Mr. Sisto’s arrest results from a high speed pursuit that originated in Massena, NY. Mr. Sisto made it to Hogansburg when tribal police intercepted the pursuit and Mr. Sisto hit a tribal police vehicle, resulting in a tribal police vehicle performed a Pitman maneuver on Mr. Sisto’s vehicle, gui...
Akwesasne Territory -- May 9, 2013 - Florencio Verdugo of Hogansburg, NY, was arrested by the Tribal Police after responding to a possible drunk driver on State Route 37. Upon observing the vehicle traveling westbound with no headlights on, tribal officers attempted to stop the vehicle on St. Regis Rd. The vehicle failed to stop for officers and fled into the Canadian side of the territory. Tribal officers shortly thereafter observed the same vehicle travel back and forth from the American side of the territory to the Canadian side of the...
On April 26th, 2013, the Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service executed 2 Search Warrants under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act at two properties on Cornwall Island. Over $1 million of marihuana was seized as a result of an ongoing investigation, which uncovered a sophisticated plantation. Augustine Jennifer Skidders, 32 years of age, of Cornwall Island, Ontario was charged with the following: “Theft of Electricity”, “Possession over $5000.00”, “Possession of a Substance”, “Possession for the...
Akwesasne Territory -- April 24, 2013. At 4:45 p.m., Tribal Police arrested Kelsey A. Jackson (Hogansburg, NY) for an existing arrest warrant. Mrs. Jackson was arraigned in Bombay Town Court and was later released on her own recognizance. April 25, 2013. At 2:02 a.m., Tribal Police arrested Joshua A. Garrow (Hogansburg, NY) for DWI and speeding, after a complaint was made to the Tribal Police about an erratic driver. Tribal Police observed the vehicle travelling in excess of 50 mph in a posted 35 mph speed zone. Tribal Officers then found Mr....
Akwesasne Territory — April 15, 2013 -- a juvenile male of Hogansburg, NY was arrested at 9:57a.m. for having an existing warrant of arrest. The male was then arraigned before Judge Main and later turned over to the care of his caseworker. April 17, 2013-- Darren Mitchell, 52, of Akwesasne, PQ was charged by Tribal Police with aggravated unlicensed operation in the 3rd degree and failing to use his signal light. Mr. Mitchell was issued his tickets and scheduled to appear in court at a later date. April 18, 2013-- Jolene W. Jackson, 38, of A...
April 12, 2013 -- Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police arrested Patricia M. Boots 45, of Hogansburg, NY. Ms. Boots was charged with speeding, failure to obey police officer, obstructing governmental administration and resisting arrest. Ms. Boots is alleged to have been traveling west on State Rte. 37 at a high rate of speed. When police attempted to stop her vehicle, Ms. Boots failed to stop and drove to her residence, fleeing inside her home. Ms. Boots was processed and issued appearance tickets returnable to Bombay Town Court at a later date....
Cornwall, Ontario - April 18, 2013 - In the late afternoon of March 12th, 2013, members of the Cornwall Regional Task Force (CRTF) were called to Cornwall’s Port of Entry (POE) by Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) officers. It is alleged that Tanner JOCK (age 22), from Akwesasne, Quebec, was attempting to cross the POE with 11 cases of contraband cigarette baggies in his vehicle. JOCK was arrested for possession of the unstamped tobacco and later released from custody on a Recognizance. T...
AGGRAVATED DWI Massena, NY - Jade R. Oakes, 24, of Hogansburg, was charged by Massena-based state police with aggravated DWI, with a BAC of 0.18 percent, at 2:42 a.m. Saturday after being stopped for allegedly making an unsafe turn on Route 37, Massena. COURT Owen Swamp, 36, of Akwesasne, was sentenced by Judge Robert G. Main Jr. to six months in the Franklin County Jail and placed on probation for five years. He was also ordered to undergo 180 days of electronic home monitoring, pay $120 restitution and had his driver’s license suspended. Crys...
SMUGGLING ENDANGERED SPECIES Syracuse, NY - Olivia Terrance, 28, of Hogansburg, New York, pled guilty to participating in a conspiracy in 2009 and 2010 to smuggle endangered and threatened species from the United States into Canada, in violation of Title 18 United States Code section 371. The plea occurred in federal court in Syracuse, New York before Judge Norman A. Mordue. Terrance smuggled turtles and reptiles worth hundreds of thousands of dollars into Canada where they were sold to retailers and collectors. She was caught when law...
Cornwall, Ontario – March 25, 2013 – On the evening of March 20th, 2013, following a traffic stop in Cornwall, members of the Cornwall Regional Task Force, Serious & Organized Crime Section (CRTF-S&OC) arrested a male for transporting marijuana. Further investigation led police to execute a search warrant in the early morning hours of March 21st, 2013 at a residence located across the street from three (3) schools in Cornwall. As a result of their actions, investigators were able to dis...
INDICTMENT Canton, NY – Katsitsia Smoke, 19, of Hogansburg, was indicted by a St. Lawrence County grand jury on one count of criminal possession of marijuana, a class C felony, after police allegedly found her in possession of 17 pounds of the drug Oct. 26 in the town of Morristown. FELONY DWI Massena, NY - Todd A. Connors, 46, of Akwesasne, was charged by Massena-based state police with felony counts of driving while intoxicated and first-degree aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle. Also, refusing to take a breath test and use o...
U.S. BORDER PATROL AGENTS AND TRIBAL POLICE ARREST PAKISTAN NATIONAL SWANTON, Vt. – On March 13, a national from Pakistan was encountered in Hogansburg, N.Y., by U.S. Border Patrol agents from the Swanton Sector and the St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Police. Agents from the Massena Border Patrol Station responded to a call for assistance from the St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Police late Wednesday night near Hogansburg, N.Y. in reference to a suspicious subject the Tribal Police encountered while on patrol near St. Regis Road in the Akwesasne community. W...
SISTO FACES SLEW OF CHARGES FROM MULTIPLE POLICE AGENCIES Eric J. Sisto, 21, of 499 Frye Road, Fort Covington, was charged by Massena-based state police with two counts of first-degree reckless endangerment, unlawfully fleeing a police officer, third-degree criminal mischief, endangering the welfare of a child and misdemeanor reckless driving. State police also ticketed Sisto for unsafe passing on the left, failure to keep right, three stop sign violations and using a cell phone while operating a motor vehicle. He was issued three tickets for...
AKWESASNE MOHAWK POLICE SERVICE On February 2, 2013 the Akwesasne Mohawk Police were notified by Valleyfield Court Security that Arthur Montour, 40, turned himself over to the Valleyfield Courts to take care of an outstanding warrant. Mr. Montour was released and is scheduled to appear on June 5, 2013 to answer to the charge of Break and Enter, Assault. On March 4, 2013 the Akwesasne Mohawk Police were investigating a complaint at an apartment on James Lane, Kawehnoke. While investigating the complaint, police located 37 year old Dennis...
BREACH Cornwall, ON - Kevin Sunday, 43 of Akwesasne was arrested on February 20th, 2013. He was bound by an undertaking with the conditions of keep the peace and be of good behavior, abstain from being in the physical presence of a certain female, abstain from communicating or attempting to communicate in any manner with the female and formally abstain from consuming any alcoholic beverages. He is also bound by a Probation Order with the conditions to keep the peace and be of good behavior, and to abstain from communicating or attempting to...
CORNWALL, ON - Feb. 27, 2013 - On January 23rd, 2013, Brennan THOMPSON (age 35) from Akwesasne, ON, attempted to ride his bicycle through Cornwall’s Port of Entry (POE) while carrying a hockey bag and a hockey stick. Border Service Officers (BSOs) were suspicious of THOMPSON’s sports ruse, and a search of his hockey bag yielded two (2) cases of contraband cigarettes. Members of the Cornwall Regional Task Force (CRTF) were called to process THOMPSON and the contraband. In the early morning hou...
MARIJUANA SALE Fort Covington, NY - Brett A. Laughing, 17, of Fort Covington, was charged by Malone-based state police with second-degree criminal sale of marijuana and acting in a manner injurious to a child younger than 17 at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday following an incident in Fort Covington. STOP SIGN Massena, NY - Paris A. Francis, 43, of Hogansburg, was ticketed by Massena Village police for a stop sign violation at 9:09 p.m. Saturday following a traffic stop on Parker Avenue. SPEEDING Massena, NY - Venita Loran, 81, of Hogansburg, was ticketed...
OVER 80 Cornwall, ON - Richard Herne, 31 of Hogansburg, New York, was arrested at approximately 1:00 pm on February 7th, 2013. It is alleged that on February 7th, 2013 he attended the Canadian Border Service Agency while under the influence of alcohol. He was detained and turned over to a member of the Cornwall Community Police Service Community Patrol Division. He was charged with Over 80 and released to appear in court on February 19th, 2013. FAIL TO APPEAR Cornwall, ON- Dalyn Ransom, 22 of Akwesasne was arrested on February 7th, 2013. It is...
FEBRUARY TRAFFIC ACTION PLAN Cornwall, ON - The Cornwall Community Police Service’s Traffic Action Plan for the month of February will consist of targeted enforcement on unsafe motor vehicles. Police Officers will conduct strict enforcement of vehicles being operated with improper equipment such as headlights, rear lights, license plate lights, identification lights, horns, tires, etc. If you are found driving a motor vehicle in these conditions, the minimum fine is $110.00. JANUARY TRAFFIC ACTION PLAN RESULTS Cornwall, ON - The Cornwall C...
January 24, 2013 - Cornwall, ON - On December 18th, 2012, Cornwall Regional Task Force (CRTF) members investigated an individual suspected of selling contraband tobacco from his residence. A search warrant was executed at this Cornwall residence, and approximately half of a case of tobacco and a small amount of marihuana were seized. The owner, Marcel CAMPEAU (age 60) from Cornwall, was arrested for his involvement. In the afternoon of December 19th, 2012, a concerned resident called 9-1-1 to...
COURT Massena, NY - Karinda M. White, 20, of 4 Lighthouse Road, Cornwall Island, Ont., was granted a six-month adjournment in contemplation of dismissal by Acting Massena Village Justice James M. Crandall. Her court appearance stems from a Jan. 21 incident where she was allegedly found with .6 grams of marijuana at the U.S. port of entry in Rooseveltown from which she was charged with unlawful possession of marijuana. FRAUD Cornwall, ON - Peggy Lazore, 42, of Akwesasne, was arrested on January 25th, 2013. It is alleged that on January 24th,...
WARRANT Cornwall, ON - James Jackson, 32, of Akwesasne, was arrested on January 19th, 2013 under the strength of an outstanding warrant. It is alleged on November 4th, 2012 he assaulted a 34-year-old acquaintance. The victim did not require medical treatment. He was charged with Assault and released to appear in court on February 19th, 2013. COURT Massena, NY - Tehkarakwons (Winston) Francis, 21, of 175 East Orvis St., Massena, had his sentencing for a fourth-degree criminal possession of a weapon conviction adjourned by Massena Village...
SPEEDING Massena, NY - Kyle Roundpoint-Douglas, 20, of Rooseveltown, was ticketed by Massena Village police for speed in zone at 9:42 p.m. Thursday following a traffic stop on East Hatfield Street. UNSAFE BACKING Massena, NY - Dwight P. Bero Jr., 24, of Helena Road, Hogansburg, was ticketed by Massena Village police for unsafe backing at 5:40 p.m. Wednesday following an incident on Stearns Street. FOUND SKELETAL REMAINS Cornwall, ON - On Wednesday, January 9th, 2013, shortly 2:30 pm, the...
TRIBAL POLICE ARREST THREE ON DRUG AND WEAPONS CHARGES Akwesasne Mohawk Territory – On December 20, 2012, the Drug Investigation Unit of the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police Department, in collaboration with US Border Patrol, New York State Troopers, and the Border Enforcement Security Task Force (BEST), investigated a drug trafficking operation that culminated in a traffic stop performed by US Border Patrol. The stop led to the arrest of three men from the New York City area. The three men allegedly possessed around six ounces of cocaine and s...
The Criminal Enforcement Unit of the Akwesasne Mohawk Police recently concluded a drug trafficking investigation, which resulted in the arrest of Robert J. Lazore 36, of Akwesasne. Lazore was arrested and charged with four counts of trafficking in a schedule 1 substance as listed in the Controlled Drug and Substance Act. During the investigation, police identified that Robert Lazore was selling 80 milligram Oxycontin tablets at approximately $100 per tablet. The investigation also revealed evidence that Lazore was selling Hydromorphine pills, w...
FINE Massena, NY - Iohahiio, 28, of Hogansburg, was fined by Massena Town Justice James M. Crandall $500 and a $260 surcharge after a driving while intoxicated count was reduced to driving while ability impaired for an incident on Jan. 8 at the U.S. port of entry. His operating privileges were suspended for 90 days. SPEEDING Massena, NY - Barry M. Montour, 50, of Hogansburg, was ticketed by MassenaVillage police on Saturday for speed in zone at 10:47 a.m. on East Hatfield Street. FORGERY Canton, NY - Jonathan Burwell, 22, of Hogansburg, was...
SPEEDING Massena, NY - Rhonda M. Adams, 36, of Hogansburg, was ticketed by Massena Village police for speed in zone following a traffic stop at 8:40 a.m. Thursday on East Hatfield Street. CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE Plattsburgh, NY - Myranda M. Carr, 19, of Hogansburg, was charged by Plattsburgh-based state police with seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, possession of a controlled substance in its non-original container and unlawful possession of alcohol by a person under 21 Sunday following an investigation into an incident...
AGGRAVATED UNLICENSED OPERATION Massena, NY - Kahontineh Swamp, 38, of Cook Road, Hogansburg, was charged by Massena Village police with third-degree aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle and ticketed for speed in zone on State Route 37 at 1:18 p.m. Sunday. COURT Richard L. Benedict, 31, of 112 Frogtown Road, Hogansburg, went before Massena Village Justice Eric J. Gustafson and pled not guilty to a fourth-degree grand larceny count. He had been charged with grand larceny after he shoplifted over $1,000 of merchandise from Walmart...
SENTENCING Albany, NY - Adam M. Jacobs, 24, of Hogansburg, was sentenced Friday in U.S. District Court, Albany to 87 months in prison for March 23 guilty pleas to conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute and to possession with intent to distribute more than 100 kilograms of marijuana, and possession of a firearm by a prohibited person. He was also ordered to undergo five additional years of supervision upon his release from prison and to forfeit the guns. UNLAWFUL POSSESSION Massena, NY - Valerie R. Jackson, 17, of Hogansburg was...
ASSAULT Massena, NY – Travis J. Stacey, 22, of Kahnawake, Que., was charged by Massena village police with a felony count of third-degree assault and a violation of second-degree harassment stemming from an investigation into an incident that took place at 1:15 p.m. July 22 at The Ale House in Massena. Stacey was arraigned by Massena Town Justice Gerald P. Sharlow and released on his own recognizance with stipulations to commit no further offenses and abide by a temporary order of protection. CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE Massena, NY - Casey M. O...
While on patrol on October 31, at approximately 5:16 p.m., the Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service observed a man walking in Kanatakon, Quebec. He was known to police to be a “previous deportee” under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act. Subject was taken into police custody. In February 2012, Police were advised of a Domestic Assault, which had occurred in December of 2011 at a residence in Tsi Snaihne, Quebec. The accused in this incident was the man arrested on the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act charge. Therefore his name can...
NOVEMBER TRAFFIC ACTION PLAN Cornwall, ON- The Cornwall Community Police Service’s Traffic Action Plan for the month of November will consist of targeted enforcement on Intersection related violations, such as improper turns, failing to stop for amber lights, failing to stop for red lights and stop signs violations. Fines for these offences are as follows, Section 141(2) or (6) H.T.A Improper Turn Fine $110, 2 demerit points Section 136(1)(a) H.T.A Disobey Stop Sign- fail to stop Fine $110, 3 demerit points Section 144(15) H.T.A Amber Light- f...
SPEEDING Massena, NY - Sheryl T. Thompson, 41, of Akwesasne was ticketed by Massena village police for speed in zone following a traffic stop at 7:35 a.m. Friday on East Hatfield Street. UNINPSECTED MOTOR VEHICLE Massena, NY - Janelle M. Thompson, 46, of Rooseveltown was ticketed by Massena village police for operation of an uninspected motor vehicle following a traffic stop at 2:28 p.m. Thursday on Main Street at Route 37. WARRANT On October 17, 2012 the Akwesasne Mohawk Police executed a warrant in the 1st Instance at a residence in Tsi Snaih...
On October 12, 2012 the Akwesasne Mohawk Police received an anonymous call of a non-native female attending a residence on Third Street in Kanatakon and the description of the vehicle that she was operating. While police were conducting their investigation the female subject attempted to elude police by providing a false name and date of birth. When police learned of the females true identity as Christy M. Beckett D.O.B. December 6, 1981 of Malone, New York, she was placed under arrest and...
CRIMINAL MISCHIEF Massena, NY - Patrick D. Jacobs, 27, of 2 John Oakes Lane, Hogansburg, was charged by Massena village police with fourth-degree criminal mischief at 2:30 a.m. Saturday following an investigation into a fight near Auggie’s bar on Main Street. He reportedly threw a beer bottle that struck and broke a vehicle’s windshield. AGGRAVATED UNLICENSED OPERATION Massena, NY - Alisha M. Jacobs, 18, of Hogansburg was charged by Massena village police with third-degree aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle following a tra...
NEW POLICE WEB SITE Cornwall, ON- The Cornwall Community Police Service is proud to announce the launch of their newly improved web site. The New web site has several new items such as fact sheets on a variety of crime prevention topics, a Newsletter mailing list and I-Watch. The web site also has a Kids Zone to answer questions and provided helpful tips for kids. This web site is nearly 100% bilingual (English and French). From Internet safety to Crime Statistics this web site has it all. Visit our site today at www.cornwallpolice.com ....
Richard S. Hartunian, United States Attorney for the Northern District of New York, and Nicole M. Duve, District Attorney for St. Lawrence County, announce that CHAD EDWARDS, age 26, of Cornwall, Ontario, was sentenced last Friday in U.S. District Court in Utica, to 120 months imprisonment for his role in the attempted robbery and killing of Daniel Simonds in St. Lawrence County on May 13, 2008. EDWARDS previously pled guilty to the Indictment, which charged him with conspiracy to engage in a Hobbs Act robbery, and an Information, which charged...
CORNWALL AUTOMOBILE BREAK-INS CORNWALL – Cornwall Police officials say there has been a rash of automobile break-ins in various public and private parking lots around the city in recent days. They are urging business owners, employees, customers and the general public to make sure that no valuable items are left in plain view — such as GPS, cell phones, laptops and other similar items — and that your vehicle is securely locked or other appropriate precautions are taken to protect private property. Cornwall Police are also asking for anyone who...
SPEEDING Massena, NY - I.A. Papineau, 21, of Rourke Road, Hogansburg was ticketed by Massena village police for speed in zone following a traffic stop at 4:40 a.m. Monday on state Route 37. UNLICENSED OPERATION Massena, NY - Jenna M. Oakes, 26, of Mose Cook Road, Akwesasne was ticketed by Massena village police for unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle and operation of a vehicle with a suspended registration, no insurance and inadequate headlights following a traffic stop at 8 p.m. Saturday on East Hatfield Street. PUBLIC ASSISTANCE...
UNLAWFUL POSSESSION MARIJUANA Toby J. Back, 27, of Akwesasne was charged by Massena-based state police with unlawful possession of marijuana following an incident at 9:22 p.m. Tuesday at the U.S. port of entry in Rooseveltown. The small quantity of marijuana was located during a secondary inspection by U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents. BREACH Cornwall, ON- Drew Jacobs, 23 of Akwesasne was arrested on September 5th, 2012. He was bound by a Recognizance with the relevant condition not to be away from his residence except in the presence...
William P. Bero, 31, of Rooseveltown Road, Akwesasne was sentenced to five years probation and ordered to pay a $2,000 fine by Judge Robert G. Main Jr. for driving while intoxicated. Bero plead guilty to a Superior Court Information, rather than the first-degree unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, DWI, failure to keep right, unlicensed operation and refusal to take a breath test charges, that stemmed from an incident Oct. 30, 2011. William J. King, 35, of Helena Road, Hogansburg was sentenced to two to four years in state prison by Judge...
Wendell R. King Jr., 31, of 191 Raquette Point Road was ordered by Judge Jerome J. Richards to pay $6,654.56 to Walmart, and $7,176.58 to Shawn M. Flanders. The total restitution for various crimes, including theft of TVs and Mr. Flanders Jeep, is $13,831.14. AGGRAVATED UNLICENSED OPERATION Frank W. Laughing, 71, of 513 Cook Road, Hogansburg, was charged by Massena Village police with third-degree aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, operation of a vehicle with a suspended registration and operation of a vehicle with no...
Curtis E. Mitchell of 181 St. Regis Road, has been ordered by Massena Town Justice Gerald P. Sharlow to a pay a $125 surcharge after a felony burglary charge was reduced to a misdemeanor count of petit larceny. Mitchell was also ordered to follow the terms of a no contact order of protection. These stem from an incident where Mitchell reportedly stole a digital recorder from Brooke M. White’s residence at Apt. C-4, County Route 45, Iroquois Village on Dec. 11. Trey C. Smoke, 19, of 232 Hemlock Ave., Akwesasne, was ordered by Massena Town J...
CRIMINAL TRESPASS Autumn R. Rourke, 17, of Hogansburg was charged by Malone-based state police with second-degree criminal trespass on Thursday. This is the fifth teenager charged following an investigation into an incident that occurred in the early morning hours of July 17 in the town of Moira. UNLAWFUL POSSESSION Dallas C. Delormier, 16, of Rooseveltown was charged by Massena-based state police with unlawful possession of marijuana following a stop at 11:13 p.m. Saturday on state Route 37 in the town of Massena. PUBLIC ASSISTANCE REQUESTED C...
DISORDERLY CONDUCT Thomas L. Hathaway Jr., 27, of 306 Church St., Hogansburg; Evan C. White, 23, of 412 Route 37, Hogansburg; and John S. Snow. 28, of Conners Road, Hogansburg; were charged by Massena village police with disorderly conduct at 2:16 a.m. Saturday. Officers were breaking up a fight between two females in front of Friar Tucks’s and, according to police, they were screaming and creating a disturbance. The three men were charged after they refused to comply with orders to quiet down and move from the area in front of the bar. BREACHE...
BUSY MONTH FOR THE REGIONAL TASK FORCE On the evening hours of June 14th, 2012, while on patrol on the St. Lawrence River, South Glengarry, Ontario, Cornwall Regional Task Force (CRTF) members observed a vessel heading eastbound in the main shipping channel. Upon detection of police presence, the suspect vessel hid on the eastern side of Butternut Island. In an unsuccessful attempt to flee police when CRTF members approached, the suspect vessel sustained motor damage. Vessel occupants, Jason KING (age 47) and Alexander THOMPSON (age 24), both...
Akwesasne consumers are being warned after a complaint was received by the Akwesasne Mohawk Police about a scam involving phony advertisements for employment as a secret shopper, mystery shopper, or investigative shopper. Whether or not you live in Akwesasne, these tips about mystery shopper jobs could save you money and heartache. The scam might work this way: People respond to an ad looking for a mystery shopper or a secret shopper. When they contact the company about the position, they are told they can earn money by purchasing items at...
FIREARM, BREACH & THREATS Cornwall, ON- Jaimee Lee Square, 32 of Akwesasne was arrested on July 26th, 2012. She was bound by a Recognizance with the condition to not possess any firearm, cross bow, weapons, ammo, or explosives. It is alleged that on July 26th, 2012 she attended a 40-year-old female acquaintance’s residence and threatened her while having in her possession a firearm. The victim was not physically injured. Police were contacted and an investigation followed. She was charged with Point Firearm, Occupant of Motor Vehicle knowing t...
Ryan J. Decilles, 26, of Hogansburg was ticketed by state police for Inadequate Brake Lights on State Route 37 on Monday in the village of Massena. Carrie J. Francis-Square, 47, of Akwesasne, Ont., was ticketed by state police for No Registration Sticker Affixed on State Route 37C on Monday in the town of Brasher. Corey V. Thompson, 19, of St. Regis, Que., was ticketed by Massena village police for unsafe backing and unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle following an incident at 5:02 p.m. Thursday on Stearns Street. Adam Ortiz, 26, of...
CARE & CONTROL Cornwall, ON- Stanley Thompson, 52, of Akwesasne was arrested prior to 10:00 p.m. on July 13th, 2012. It is alleged that he was found in a motor vehicle on Pitt Street while under the influence of alcohol. The male was arrested for Care & Control and transported for further testing which resulted in a charge of Over .80. He was released to appear in court on the August of 24th, 2012. BURGLARY - Krissy A. White, 18, of Snye, Que., and Nolan T. Cooke, 16, of Fort Covington were charged by Malone-based state police with third-degree...
Brad R. Bigtree, 47, of 141 St. Regis Road, Hogansburg was charged by MassenaVillage police with driving while intoxicated on Parker Avenue at 10:52 p.m. Saturday. He was also ticketed for unsafe backing. Kanawakeron Swamp, 48, of Cornwall Island, Ont. operated the vehicle involved in a property damage accident at 3:18 p.m. Sunday on state Route 122, near Flat Rock Road, in the town of Constable investigated by Malone-based state police. Tammy L. White, 45, of Akwesasne was charged by Massena-based state police with aggravated driving while...
PUBLIC ASSISTANCE REQUESTED Cornwall, ON- The Cornwall Community Police Service are currently seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a male who was operating an ATV at Lamoureux Park on July 1st, 2012. The male struck the Cornwall Police motorcycle as well as the police officer. The police officer was not injured. The male was described as a 35-year-old white male, approximately 5’10”, 160-170 lbs, slim built with brown shaggy straight hair and tattoos on his arms. The ATV is believed to be a dark coloured 2008-2010 Polaris with a bur...
On June 17, 2012 at approximately 11:25 a.m. Akwesasne Central Dispatch received a call of a motor vehicle accident on School Road near Iakhihsohtha. Complainant advised that the occupants of the vehicle were fleeing the scene on foot. Officers attended the scene, and observed a Cadillac Escalade, silver in color on the south side of the road. The vehicle had traveled 18 meters and struck a utility pole, breaking it in half. A search of the area failed to locate the passengers. Upon investigation, it was determined that the Escalade had been...
6/09//2012 Joseph E. Terrance, 28 of Rooseveltown Ny Joseph Terance on State Route 37 was arrested and charged by St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Police for Fail to Use Designated Lane, Driving While Intoxicated and operate Vehicle BAC .08% or more. Mr. Terrance is schedule to appear in town court on at a later date. 06/10/2012 Frederick C. Lazore, 43 of Hogansburg NY Frederick C. Lazore was arrested by St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Police on June 10, 2012 from an incident that occurred on June 9, 2012. Lazore was charged for Endangering the Welfare of a...
June 19, 2012 - New York State Police Captain Robert S. LaFountain, Malone Village Chief Chris Premo and District Attorney Derek Champagne announced a County-wide sweep today aimed at the distribution of Controlled substances and illegal sales of prescription narcotics in Franklin County. District Attorney Champagne also announced that ten of those arrested or who are being sought are currently the focus of a joint investigation with the Franklin County Department of Social Services. These individuals are believed to have been receiving...
On May 17th, 2012, at approximately 6:00 pm, Cornwall Regional Task Force members responded to an anonymous complaint that smuggling activity was taking place at a Summerstown, Ontario, shoreline residence. Information received indicated that contraband was being off loaded from a vessel into an awaiting van. Upon arrival, members stopped the suspect vehicle as it was departing the location. The vehicle was found to contain numerous garbage bags filled with fine cut contraband tobacco. Both the...
Austin D. Cavender, 19, of Hogansburg was charged with unlawful possession of marijuana by Massena-based state police at 9:30 p.m. Saturday following a stop at the U.S. port of entry in Rooseveltown. Gregory L. Phillips of 221 Cook Road, Akwesasne, was charged with resisting arrest and harassment by Massena Village police at 11:58 p.m. Sunday. Police said Phillips was asked to leave the Open Net tavern but shoved Sgt. Dion Durant and then resisted when officers attempted to take him into custody. He was released from custody Monday morning on...
The Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service would like to inform the Community that our marine patrol has been out patrolling the waterways and will be visible throughout the summer months. We would like to remind the community when traveling on the waterways to keep in mind all the safety precautions while enjoying our waters, and not to hesitate to call police if witnessing any unsafe acts by boaters. Police will be enforcing safety regulations so please ensure that everyone wears life jackets at all times while traveling in a vessel. It is the...
Danielle C. Smoke, 28, of Akwesasne was charged with second-degree aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle following a traffic stop by Massena police early Wednesday morning. Jacob A. Cook, 35, of Hogansburg was charged with disorderly conduct by Massena Police on Saturday at 8:35pm on Beach Street. Evita A. Stacey, 28, of Akwesasne PQ was arrested on St. Road and charged with equipment violation, operation motor vehicle no license and aggravated unlicensed operation. Miss Stacey is scheduled to appear in Town Court on June 19, 2012...
John L. Thompson, 27, of Snye, Que., was charged by Massena-based state police with unauthorized use of a motor vehicle on Wednesday on state Route 56 in the town of Norfolk. Christopher H. Petit, 24, of Canton, and Samantha L. Via, 17, of Hogansburg were charged with second-degree burglary by Massena-based state police on Friday at 12:41 a.m. The incident was reported from Sweet Flag Estates in Rooseveltown. The pair were arraigned in local court and jailed. Michael L. Jock, 38, of Massena and Chanon T. Thompson, 37, of Hogansburg were charged...
FRAUD ALERT Cornwall, ON- The Cornwall Community Police Service has received reports of several attempts of identification fraud. It is reported that residences are receiving a telephone call from a male with an accent identifying himself as a Microsoft employee. He is requesting information about your home computer system and attempts to obtain personal information. Several different phone numbers were provided as suspect(s) however were not traceable. The Cornwall Community Police Service wishes to remind residence never give out any...
Brian M. White, 32, of 183 Racquette Point Road, Hogansburg, was indicted on charges of second-degree criminal possession of marijuana. Mr. White was accused of possessing 2.3 pounds of marijuana on November 14 in the town of Gouverneur, documents showed. Roxanne Peters, 49, of Cornwall, Ontario, was indicted on second-degree criminal possession of marijuana. According to court documents she was accused of possessing 5 pounds of marijuana on November 26 in the town of Morristown. James Papineau Jr., 26, of 183 Racquette Point Road, Hogansburg...
Cornwall, ON- Mickey Delormier, 22 of Akwesasne was arrested on May 9th, 2012. She was bound by an Undertaking and a Probation Order with the condition to Keep the Peace and be of Good Behaviour. It is alleged that on the 6th of May, 2012 she attended a Ninth Street store and removed property without making any attempt to pay for the concealed items. Police were contacted and an investigation followed. She was charged with Theft under $5000.00, breach of Undertaking and breach of Probation Order. She was released to appear in court on the 12th...
MASSENA - Leah T. Benedict, 35, of 203 County Route 1, Bombay, and Samantha H. Skidders, 24, of 71 Center St., Fort Covington, were both charged with third-degree criminal sale of a controlled substance. They were both picked up on warrants at the port of entry in Rooseveltown on Wednesday night. Benedict allegedly sold eight Oxycontin pills in January in Massena while Skidders sold four Oxycontin pills in January in Massena. Both were arraigned by Massena Town Justice Gerald P. Sharlow and sent to the St. Lawrence County Correctional Facility...
The Cornwall Community Police Service is holding special events to illustrate its commitment to helping make a strong and safe community by building relationships with the community partners as part of its Police Week celebration. Police Week begins May 13th and runs until May 19th, 2012. The week’s activities will focus on community and police efforts to promote personal and public safety through preventions, preparedness and social development. You are invited to participate and learn how you can protect yourself, your family, your r...
Petit Larceny - Timothy W. Jacobs, 18 of Hogansburg was charged by Massena based state police with petit larceny. The incident occurred at Hannaford’s in Massena on Friday at 6:09 pm. Suspended Registration – George E. Tarbell, 32 of 760 Drum St., Akwesasne was charged with operation of a vehicle with no insurance and operation of a vehicle with a suspended registration. Massena village police stopped him on West Orvis Street on Sunday at 2:31am. (Nation Township, Ontario) – On May 1st, 2012, members of the OPP assigned to Project Parad...
Though the “Emergency Scam” (or sometimes referred to as the “Grandparent Scam”) has been around for years, the Cornwall Community Police Service warns the public to be on alert after noting a marked increase in the number of complaints recently. In the typical scenario, a grandparent receives a phone call from a con-artist claiming to be one of his or her grandchildren. The caller goes on to say that they are in some kind of trouble and need money immediately. Typically they claim being in a car accident, trouble returning from a foreign...
Cornwall, ON- Priscilla Thompson, 43 of Akwesasne was arrested on the 18th of April 2012. She was bound by the provisions of an undertaking with the relevant conditions to abstain from driving any motor vehicle whatsoever and to keep the peace and be of good behaviour. On the 18th of April 2012 she was observed by Canada Border Service agents to be operating a motor vehicle entering Cornwall via the Seaway International Bridge and as a result was arrested and turned over to members of the Cornwall Community Police Service Patrol Division who...
Cornwall, ON- Natalie Cole, 20 of Akwesasne was arrested on the 14th of April 2012. She was bound by the provisions of a probation order with the relevant condition to keep the peace and be of good behaviour. It is alleged that on the 14th of April she attended a Water Street store, removed merchandise and left without making any attempt to pay for the merchandise. The female was detained by the store’s loss prevention officer and turned over to a member of the Cornwall Community Police Service Patrol Division where she was subsequently c...
On March 31st, 2012, following a short term investigation, Cornwall Regional Task Force (CRTF) members stopped a vehicle occupied by Monique POMINVILLE (age 42) and Diane Claire GREGOIRE (age 45), both from Hawkesbury, Ontario, on Highway 417 near Hawkesbury. POMINVILLE and GREGOIRE were found to be in possession of contraband tobacco. The duo were subsequently arrested and charged for possession of unstamped tobacco. The investigation revealed that POMINVILLE and GREGOIRE purchased the contraband tobacco at a smoke shop on Kanesatake, PQ, a...
BREACHES Cornwall, ON- Richard Sawatis, 27 of Cornwall was arrested on the 6th of April, 2012. He was bound by a recognizance with the conditions of to be in his residence between the hours of 10pm-6am. He is also bound by two probation orders with the relevant condition to keep the peace and be of good behaviour. It is alleged that on the 6th of April, 2012 shortly after 11:00 p.m. members of the Cornwall Community Police Service Patrol Division conducted a door knock and found him to be away from his residence. He was located and charged...
On March 26th, 2012, Cornwall Regional Task Force (CRTF) members received information that a boat was approaching shore in the East end of Cornwall. As members arrived in the area two males were observed loading cases of cigarettes into the back of a van at a waterfront residence. CRTF members moved in and arrested Daniel MALETTE (age 24) from Cornwall, Ontario, and Jesse COOK (age 23) from Lancaster, Ontario. MALETTE and COOK have both been charged under Section 32(1) Excise Act, 2001, Section...
On March 21, 2012 the Akwesasne Mohawk Police responded to a disturbance at the Kanonhkwa’tsheri:io Medical Clinic located at 41 Hill Top Drive, Kanatakon. Upon arrival police found a male subject sitting at the South entrance of the building who appeared to be intoxicated. The male subject failed to cooperate with police and continued causing a disturbance. Police arrested and transported the male subject to the police station to be processed on the charge of Cause Disturbance answerable in court at a later date. On March 24, 2012 the A...
BREACHES Cornwall, ON- James Davis, 24 of St. Regis, Quebec, was arrested on the 30th of March, 2012. He was bound by an undertaking with the condition to remain within Akwesasne Mohawk Territory. It is alleged that on the 30th of March, 2012 he attended the Canadian Boarder Service Agency. He was detained and turned over to a member of the Cornwall Community Police Service Patrol Division. He was charged with breach of undertaking and held in custody until court later that day. ASSAULT & BREACH OF RECOGNIZANCE Cornwall, ON- A 16 year-old...
APRIL TRAFFIC ACTION PLAN Cornwall, ON- The Cornwall Community Police Service’s Traffic Action Plan for the month of April will consist of targeted enforcement on seat belts. Every person who drives on a highway a motor vehicle in which a seat belt assembly is provided for the driver shall wear the complete seat belt assembly as required by subsection. Every person who is at least 16 years old and is a passenger in a motor vehicle on a highway shall occupy a seating position for which a seat belt assembly has been provided; and wear the c...
DWAI DRUGS – MASSENA On Thurs. March 22, 2012 Massena-based state police charged Jonathan P. Lazore, 19, of Hogansburg with driving while ability impaired by drugs and unlawful possession of marijuana at 1 a.m. Thursday after he was turned over to troopers by U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents at the U.S. port of entry in Rooseveltown. BREACHES Cornwall, ON- James Davis, 24 of Cornwall was arrested on the 25th of March, 2012. He was bound by an undertaking with the conditions to remain within the Akwesasne territory, and to notify Akwesa...
STUDENT ARRESTED AFTER ALTERCATION AT SALMON RIVER CENTRAL SCHOOL An eighteen year old student at the Salmon River Central School was arrested on March 1, 2012 and charged with assault in the second degree. Stuart Martin, who resides on McNeil Road, Hogansburg, was charged after luring another student, also eighteen, into a boy’s bathroom in the high school and allegedly knocked the victim to the floor, then repeatedly punched and kicked the student in the face and head. The victim is identified as Adam Bomberry-Davis, also from Hogansburg. Mr....
DOMESTIC Cornwall, Ont. – A 28-year-old Akwesasne resident was charged with Break and enter, Mischief and two (2) counts of breach of a Justice of the Peace recognizance. It is alleged that on March 8th, 2012 at approximately 11.00 PM the accused attended the residence of his ex-girlfriend and was denied entry. He subsequently kicked the door causing damage and gained entry. The victim was able to call 911 and the accused fled the scene prior to police arrival. Investigating revealed that the accused was currently on a J.P. recognizance with c...
CRTF SEIZES $61K AND CLOSE TO 100 CASES OF CONTRABAND CIGARETTES On February 7th, 2012, while conducting surveillance near the Cornwall Harbour, members of the Cornwall Regional Task Force (CRTF) observed a boat approaching the shoreline with no navigational lights. Moments later, a vehicle was observed approaching the boat. As CRTF members approached the area, two males fled on foot. A short time later, the two males were apprehended without incident. Based on the investigation, a search...
DRUGS Cornwall, ON- Dallas George, 27 of Akwesasne was arrested on the 23rd of February, 2012. It is alleged that on the 23rd of February, 2012 he was detained at the Canadian Border Service Agency when he was found to be in possession of a controlled substance believed to be marijuana. He was turned over to a member of the Cornwall Community Police Service Patrol Division and charged with possession of a controlled substance. He was released to appear in court on the 6th of March, 2012. IMPAIRED OPERATION & OVER .80 Cornwall, ON- Kennedy Bened...
PETIT LARCENY - MASSENA - Village police charged Raeanne L. Benedict, 32, of 305 Cook Road, Hogansburg, with petit larceny at 10:43 a.m. Tuesday following an alleged shoplifting incident. Police said Benedict walked out of the store without paying for $262.47 worth of merchandise, primarily clothing. MASSENA - A Hogansburg man charged with stealing copper from a Maple Street garage has been placed on probation on Wed. Feb. 22, 2012. Massena Village Justice Eric J. Gustafson fined Andrew D. Wheeler, 19, of 237 Cook Road, Hogansburg, formerly of...
January 21st, 2012, Bradley COOKE (age 39) from Akwesasne, Ontario, was charged under the Excise Act, 2001 after being stopped at Cornwall’s Port of Entry with nineteen (19) cases of contraband cigarettes. COOKE’s 2011 Ford F-250 pickup truck was seized. On January 26th, 2012, while conducting surveillance in the South Glengarry, Ontario area, members of the Cornwall Regional Task Force (CRTF) observed a vessel drop off a load of contraband along the shores of the St. Lawrence River. As members...
On January 31, 2012, the Akwesasne Mohawk Police patrol officers were monitoring traffic at the intersection of Island Road and International Road when a vehicle heading South bound failed to stop at the stop sign and proceeded West bound on Island Road. The Officers activated the emergency lights attempting to stop the vehicle. The operator of the vehicle accelerated to flee from police and cut off another vehicle when turning onto Tewesateni Road. Police activated the emergency lights and sirens. The operator of the fleeing vehicle refused...
WARRANT Cornwall, ON- Paul Buckshot, 39 of Akwesasne was arrested on the 29th of January, 2012 under the strength of two outstanding warrants. It is alleged that he failed to attend court on the 18th of December, 2008 as well as on the 19th of January, 2009. He was released to appear in court on the 14th of February, 2012. UNLICENSED OPERATION - MASSENA - Village police ticketed Catherine Martin, 21, of Hogansburg for unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle and operation of an uninspected motor vehicle following a traffic stop at 1:48 p.m. Satu...
SHOOTING – At approximately 8:30 p.m. on January 23, 2012, Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police responded to an incident on the ice bridge where two unknown suspects shot at and struck a 31 year old Akwesasne man in the leg. The suspects stole a small amount of cash from the victim before shooting him. The suspects then fled the scene on snowmobiles. A second victim was unharmed during the ordeal and remained at the scene until police arrived. The 31 year old victim was transported by Mohawk Council Ambulance to Cornwall Regional Hospital where h...
CRTF SEIZES 6,000 POUNDS OF TOBACCO (CORNWALL, ONTARIO January 23rd, 2012) – The Cornwall Regional Task Force (CRTF) made and assisted in eight (8) contraband tobacco seizures, three (3) drug related seizures, one (1) Proceeds of Crime investigation as well as one (1) breach of Probation Order investigation in the following jurisdictions between December 22nd, 2011 and January 17th, 2012: Three (3) investigations at Cornwall’s Port of Entry; Six (6) investigations in South Glengarry, Ontario; and Four (4) investigations in Cornwall, Ont...
UNINSPECTED MOTOR VEHICLE – Massena Village police ticketed Carrie A. Delormier, 25, of Rooseveltown for operation of an uninspected motor vehicle following a traffic stop at 10:55 a.m. Wednesday Jan. 11 on state Route 37. IMPAIRED CARE AND CONTROL OF MOTOR VEHICLE – The Akwesasne Mohawk Police responded on Jan. 14, 2012 to a report of a vehicle in the ditch on Recreation Road, Cornwall Island. Upon police arrival, police observed a grey Ford pick-up truck in the ditch running with a male occupant slouched over the steering wheel sleeping. Fur...
SENTENCING - Phillip Tarbell, age 69, of Hogansburg, New York, was sentenced Tuesday Jan. 10 to 12-months and one-day imprisonment, two years of supervised release, a $10,000 fine and a special assessment of $100, by United States Senior District Judge Thomas J. McAvoy in Albany, New York. Phillip Tarbell was initially arrested on November 12, 2010, at a U.S. Border Patrol checkpoint located on New York State Route 9, in Essex County, New York. Tarbell was in possession of two hockey bags that contained 89.5 pounds of marijuana at the time of...
CONTRABAND SEIZURES – The Cornwall Regional Task Force (CRTF) made eleven (11) contraband tobacco seizures and one (1) drug related seizure in the following jurisdictions between November 9th and December 21st, 2011: Eleven (11) contraband seizures in South Glengarry, Ontario; One (1) drug seizure in Cornwall, Ontario; These seizures resulted in the arrest of the following eight (8) individuals who have been charged with Possession of Unstamped Tobacco, contrary to Section 32(1) of the Excise Act, 2001, and/or who are facing or have been c...
AGGRAVATED UNLICENSED OPERATION – A Hogansburg woman was sent to the St. Lawrence County Correctional Facility after she was charged with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle Thursday afternoon. Massena-based state police charged Danielle C. Smoke, 28, of 84 Cree Road, Hogansburg, with second-degree aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle and ticketed her for having no distinctive plate and operation of an uninspected motor vehicle following a traffic stop at 12:15 p.m. Thursday on the Rooseveltown Highway. She was a...
CRIMINAL POSSESSION - An Ontario woman was charged with seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance. Leslie L. Rodgers, 34, is accused of having three percocet pills while trying to enter the U.S. at the Massena Port of Entry, troopers said. Ms. Rodgers was issued an appearance ticket for Nov. 30 in Town Court. MISDEMEANOR DIRVING WHILE INTOXICATED - A Hogansburg woman has been fined and placed on probation after pleading guilty to a misdemeanor driving while intoxicated count. Massena Village Justice Eric J. Gustafson fined...
FUGITIVE FROM JUSTICE – A Texas man working on the construction of a hotel on the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe’s Casino Expansion Project was sent to the St. Lawrence County Correctional Facility without bail on the night of Nov. 15 after being charged with being a fugitive from justice. Massena-based state police picked up Adan Ontizeros, 31, of 22303 Ashley Road, Katy, Texas, on the fugitive from justice warrant. He was arraigned by Massena Town Justice James M. Crandall and sent to the county jail pending a potential extradition hearing in St. L...
ASSIST THE PUBLIC – In the past week, the Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service have responded to 12 calls of “assist the Public”, ranging from 4 Unwanted Person complaints, Victim Notification, a Driving complaint, a Disturbance, a Missing Person, and an Alarm call. BREAK AND ENTER – There was a “Break and Enter” to a private residence on the west end of Kawehno:ke. Various items were stolen and police continue to investigate. DOMESTIC DISTURBANCE – On November 11th, at approximately 3:30 a.m. police were called to a Domestic Disturbance o...
POSSESSION WITH INTENT TO DISTRIBUTE ECSTASY – Phillip H. Tarbell was arrested Nov. 3 in New York City after allegedly trying to sell 1,800 pills of ecstasy stored in a candy box to an undercover officer – the 1,800 pills have a reported street value of $60,000. After Tarbell had initially contacted the undercover officer, they arranged to meet at the Fairfield Inn near John F. Kennedy airport. During the alleged transaction Tarbell also informed the undercover officer that he had access to add...
MISCHIEF – The Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service reports that it was a relatively quiet Halloween in the 3 area districts. Police were called to a number of fires in Tsi Snaihne, which resulted in 1 individual charged with “Mischief”. Subject was released for Valleyfield Provincial Court, Quebec on December 13th, 2011. WARRANT – Torran Mitchell, 18 of Snye, QC was arrested 27th of October 2011 under the strength of an outstanding warrant. He was bound by an undertaking with the relevant condition to Keep the Peace and be of Good Behavio...
AGGRAVATED UNLICENSED OPERATION - Massena-based state police charged Arlene R. Jock, 29, of 364 Cook Road, Hogansburg, with third-degree aggravated unlicensed operation following a traffic stop for a window tint violation. Troopers also charged a second occupant, Terry A. Thomas, 21, of 364 Cook Road, Hogansburg, with unlawful possession of marijuana after he was allegedly found in possession of less than 25 grams of marijuana and paraphernalia. Jock and Thomas were released to appear Oct. 26 in Massena Town Court. FOLLOWING TOO CLOSELY -...
On October 10th, 2011 shortly after 4 AM, the Akwesasne Mohawk Police observed a vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed in the District of Cornwall Island. Akwesasne Mohawk Police officers investigated the occurrence and found the suspect vehicle left abandoned near the shoreline on Angus Delormier Road. The abandoned vehicle was found to contain small packages of marihuana in the total amount of approximately 60 pounds. Police have not made any arrests in relation to the seizure and are...
WARRANT - Taryn Thompson, 21 of Akwesasne was arrested on the 12th of October on the strength of a bench warrant. It is alleged that she failed to attend court on the 8th of September 2011 and a bench warrant was issued for her arrest. She was released to appear in court on the 8th of November 2011. CONTRABAND TOBACCO SEIZURE - The Cornwall Regional Task Force (CRTF) made and assisted in eight (8) contraband tobacco seizures in the following jurisdictions between September 20th and October 10th, 2011: Four (4) seizures in South Glengarry,...
SPEEDING – Massena Village police ticketed John M. Sawatis, no age available, of Cornwall, Ont., for speed in zone following a traffic stop at 5:33 p.m. Saturday Oct. 8 on the South Raquette River Road....
AMPS notifies community of break and enters The Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service reports that there is an increase in Break & Enters and Theft over the past three months and through police investigation found that not all Break & Enters and thefts are being reported to police. AMPS encourages the reporting of any Break, Enter & Theft or any criminal acts. AMPS not only investigates crimes, we have partnered with S.D.& G. Victim Services so we can also make referrals and provide specific services for victims of crime. On July 6th the Akwesasne Mo...
BREACHES - Alicia Cook, 24 of Akwesasne was arrested on the 29th of September, 2011. She was bound by an Undertaking with the condition to Keep the Peace and be of Good Behaviour and to attend for fingerprints on the 23rd of September, 2011. It is alleged that she failed to appear on the 23rd of September, 2011. She turned herself in and was charged with 2 counts of Breach of Undertaking. She was held in custody until court the following day. PETIT LARCENY - Massena Village police charged Frankie J. Davis, 16, of 378 state Route 37,...
STOLEN PROPERTY – Massena based state police charged Darren P. Bonaparte, 46, of St. Regis, Que., and Jacob J. Thompson, 20, also of St. Regis, Que., with second-degree criminal possession of a weapon and fourth-degree criminal possession of stolen property following a secondary inspection Saturday by U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Rooseveltown Port of Entry. Police said a loaded stolen .22 caliber revolver was found under the driver’s seat of the vehicle. The revolver was one of a number of weapons reported stolen from a B...
POSSESSION OF MARIJUANA - A Hogansburg woman at the Massena port of entry is accused of a misdemeanor pot possession charge and vehicle-related charges. State policed accuse Tasha L. Square, 25, of fourth-degree criminal possession of marijuana: less than two ounces, uninspected motor vehicle, equipment violation: safety glass, and having a front seat passenger under the age of four. State police charged her at 7:40 p.m. Wednesday. THEFT, OBSTRUCT POLICE AND BREACH - Alicia Cook, 24 of Akwesasne was arrested on the 19th of September, 2011. She...
ROBBERY Cornwall, ON- Michael Nogeeshik Isaac, 38 of Cornwall was arrested on the 13th of September, 2011. It is alleged that shortly prior to 4:00 a.m. on the 13th of September, 2011 he attended a 46 year-old acquaintance’s residence when an altercation occurred. As a result of the altercation, he assaulted the 46 year-old and stole a laptop. Police were contacted and an investigation followed. He was charged with robbery and held in custody until court the following day. POSSESSION OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE Cornwall, ON- Bonnie T...
On September 10th, 2011, the Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service was patrolling in Kanatakon and checked a parked vehicle. A lone occupant identified herself as Chaney Lauzon, 22 years of age of Cornwall, Ontario. In the vehicle police observed a .22 caliber “sawed-off” Ruger long gun. Spent casings were also observed in the interior of the vehicle. Lauzon was removed from the vehicle, arrested, and taken into custody. The Ruger long gun was seized and once checked, revealed to have a chambered roun...
WARRANT - Drew Dalton Jacobs, 22 of Akwesasne was arrested on the 29th of August, 2011 under the strength of two outstanding warrants. It is alleged that on the 10th and on the 16th of May 2011 he failed to attend court and a warrants were issued. He was located and held in custody until court the following day. OBSTRUCTION GOVERNMENTAL ADMINISTRATION – Massena Village police charged Tina Square, 20, of 48 Mary Road, Akwesasne, with obstruction of governmental administration and several vehicle and traffic law violations following a traffic s...
INVITATION TO SEXUAL TOUCHING - On the 17th of August, 2011 a Cornwall man was arrested for Invitation to Sexual touching on two youths following an investigation by the Cornwall Community Police Service’s Sexual Assault and Child Abuse Division. The offence is alleged to have occurred on the 13th of August, 2011 when he approached two female youths and invited them to have sex. Louis Tawehalate Mitchell, 59 of Cornwall was charged with Invitation of Sexual Touching and released to appear in court on the 6th of September, 2011. UNSAFE B...
CRIMINAL POSSESSION OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE – Massena-based state police charged Bradley J. Giasson, 21, of Kahnawake, Que., with seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance following a secondary inspection late Monday afternoon August 15 during a secondary inspection at the U.S. port of entry at Rooseveltown. Troopers alleged Giasson was in possession of an 80 milligram Oxycodone tablet. He was arraigned by Massena Town Justice Gerald P. Sharlow and released after posting $300 bail. He is scheduled to reappear Wednesday evenin...
SECOND-DEGREE POSSESSION OF A FORGED INSTRUMENT – Police believe an Akwesasne man possessed at least three stolen checks earlier this month. Malone-based State Police arrested Brandon Gorrow on August 4 on three counts of second-degree possession of a forged instrument. Gorrow, 21, was arraigned on the charges in Fort Covington Town Court and later released under probation supervision. He will reappear in court later this month to face the allegations. FELONY GRAND LARCENY – Canton-based State Police arrested 18-year-old Megan Angus of Sny...
WARRANT – Jordan Ernest Benedict, 25 of Akwesasne was arrested on the 31st of July, 2011 under the strength of three outstanding Committal Warrants. It is alleged that on the 26th of November 2010 the warrant was sought. He was located by members of the Akwesasne Mohawk Police and turned over to the Cornwall Community Police Service. He was held in custody until court the following day. FOLLOWING TOO CLOSELY – Massena Village police ticketed Takarakoten Burns of Akwesasne with following too closely following a traffic stop at 1 p.m. Tue...
SECOND DEGREE FORGERY – An Akwesasne woman was arrested Tuesday, July 12 at the Massena Port of Entry when she allegedly forged a customs declaration. According to a New York State Police news release, Sunnie R. Francis, 19, was charged with second-degree forgery, possessing a forged instrument and offering to file a false instrument — all felonies. Police said Francis allegedly attempted to cross into the country from Canada and offered a false identification to the customs agent and wrote the fake date of birth on a customs declaration from t...
Project Cinderford -- a joint forces investigation launched in December 2009 -- focused on the elimination, disruption and identification of individuals and organized crime groups involved in the trafficking, importing and exporting of controlled substances, weapons and contraband in the Cornwall and Akwesasne area. Project Cinderford was led by the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau (OCEB) in partnership with: The Royal Canadian Mounted Police, the Cornwall Community Police Service, the Akwesasne Mohawk Police...
BREACH OF RECOGNIZANCE – Ryan Oakes, 30, of Hogansburg New York was arrested on the 08th of July, 2011 while entering Canada through the Cornwall point of entry. The male was bound by a Recognizance Order with conditions to Abstain from the possession of alcohol and to Keep the Peace and be of Good Behaviour. It is alleged that the male was in possession of alcohol when he entered Cornwall. He was detained by a member of the Canada Border Services Agency until the arrival of a member of Community Patrol. He is facing 2 counts of Breach of R...
Two Akwesasne residents jailed after pot is found Two Akwesasne, Ontario, residents were ordered held at the St. Lawrence County jail, Canton, on Friday, June 10 after 10 pounds of marijuana was allegedly discovered when they were stopped by the U.S. Border Patrol in Pitcairn. Bridget M. Skidders, 34, and Iaonhawinon, 21, were turned over to state police and charged with criminal possession of marijuana. They remained jailed Saturday on $10,000 bail or $20,000 bond. Two Arrested, Indictment Unsealed Charging Conspiracy To Distribute Marijuana...
Assault and Threats - A 15 year-old male from Akwesasne turned himself into police on the 24th of June, 2011 following an assault investigation. On June 21st, it is alleged that the young person threatened to assault another male at school that date. On that date, it is alleged that the male followed through with the threat and assaulted the victim by striking him in the back of the head. The victim did not receive medical attention at the time of the incident. Police were contacted and an investigation resulted in the young person facing 1...
WARRANT – A 28 year-old Snye Quebec male was arrested on the 17th of June, 2011. He was bound by a Justice of the Peace Recognizance with the conditions of not to associate or communicate directly or indirectly with a certain person, not to attend within 100 meters of their residence, place of residence, place of employment or anyplace that person may be at, not to be away from his residence between the hours of 11pm and 6am and keep the peace and be of good behavior. It is alleged that the male had an outstanding warrant for failing to a...
DANGEROUS OPERATION – Eric Montour, 34 of Akwesasne was arrested on the 31st of May, 2011. It is alleged that on the 31st of May, 2011 at approximately 2:00 a.m. he was observed by members of the Cornwall Community Police Service to be driving erratically eastbound on Second Street. Upon activating emergency equipment to stop the motor vehicle, the male quickly U-turned, hopped the curb at the corner of Water Street and Pitt Street and caused damage to a lawn. He continued over the International bridge at which time he was intercepted by m...
DRIVE WHILE DISQUALIFIED – Randel Joseph Delormier, 43, of Akwesasne was arrested on the 19th of May, 2011. It is alleged that the male was operating a motor vehicle into Canada through the Cornwall Point of Entry while being disqualified from driving. He was detained by a member of the Canada Border Services Agency until the arrival of a member of Community Patrol. He is facing 1 count of Drive While Disqualified and was released to appear in court on the 7th of June, 2011 to answer to the charge. DRUGS – A 16 year-old Akwesasne male was arr...
Cornwall, Ontario – The Cornwall Regional Task Force (CRTF) made and assisted in twenty three (23) contraband tobacco and drug seizures in the following jurisdictions between March 8 and May 10, 2011: Twelve (12) seizures in South Glengarry, Ontario Five (5) seizures at the Cornwall Port of Entry (POE) Five (5) seizures in Cornwall, Ontario One (1) seizure in South Stormont, Ontario These seizures resulted in the arrest of the following seventeen (17) individuals who have been charged with P...
Submitted by AMPS On December 2, 2010 a joint forces investigation concluded which resulted in the seizure of a vehicle and fifty pounds of marihuana. The investigation which initiated in late November 2010 was the collaborative effort of both the Akwesasne Mohawk Police Investigative Unit and the Ontario Provincial Police. As a result of the investigation, the driver Julie Bilotta, 24, of Cornwall Ontario and Austin Delormier, 18 of Akwesasne were both formally charged on Dec. 3 by the...
(CORNWALL, ONTARIO) – The Cornwall Regional Task Force (CRTF) made several contraband tobacco seizures in the following regions between November 11th and November 25th 2010: 5 seizures in Cornwall, Ontario 2 seizures in South Glengarry, Ontario 1 seizure in South Stormont, Ontario These seizures resulted in the arrest of the following six (6) individuals who were charged with the following offences: A young Female aged 17, who cannot be named under the Youth Criminal Justice Act, from A...
(CORNWALL, ONTARIO) – The Cornwall Regional Task Force (CRTF) made and assisted in several contraband tobacco seizures in the following regions between October 21st, 2010 and November 9th, 2010: 5 seizures in Cornwall, Ontario 1 seizure at the Cornwall Port of Entry 4 seizures in South Glengarry, Ontario 1 seizure in South Stormont, Ontario 1 seizure in South Dundas, Ontario These seizures resulted in the arrest of 9 individuals who face charges under the federal Excise Act 2001 and/or the p...
At approximately 1:50 a.m. on October 31st, 2010 the Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service and the Hogansburg Akwesasne Volunteer Fire Department responded to a structure fire on River Road, Tsi Snaihne. Upon arrival a mobile home was found to be totally engulfed in flames. Investigation is ongoing at this time to determine the cause of the fire. On November 1st, 2010 at approximately 2:24 a.m. the Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service and the Hogansburg Akwesasne Volunteer Fire Department responded to a fire at an abandoned residence on Island Road...
Former tribal chief Phillip Tarbell, 68 of Akwesasne was arrested Nov. 11 after he was allegedly found in possession of two hockey bags full of marijuana. Tarbell was stopped at a U.S. Border Patrol checkpoint near Schroon Lake, New York. Authorities discovered 95 lbs of marijuana inside the minivan and charged him federally with distributing marijuana. He was held in custody pending $10,000 bail. A female passenger was not charged. Tarbell was also charged in December of 2009 when state police stopped him in the town of Adams, NY and found 23...
On October 14th, 2010 Tyson Lane Cole-Gonyou of Akwesasne, New York, appeared in Valleyfield Provincial Courts for charges of Assault with a Weapon, Assault Causing Bodily Harm, and Mischief Under $5,000.00. He was released on $2,000.00 cash bail and scheduled to return to Valleyfield Provincial Court on February 7th, 2011. On October 15th, 2010 the Akwesasne Mohawk Police responded to a residence on River Road, Tsi Snaihne in regards to a complaint of Domestic Assault. Police investigation resulted in a male subject being arrested and charged...
On October 11th, 2010 in the early night hours the Akwesasne Mohawk Police and the Akwesasne Ambulance Service attended Adams Marina in Tsi Snaihne in regards to a boating accident. The male victim sustained injuries to his left arm and left leg in the collision and the other boat with three occupants did not stop to render assistance to the injured person. Investigation revealed that at the time of the incident both vessels did not have any navigation lights on. The investigation is ongoing. On October 12th, 2010 while the Akwesasne Mohawk Pol...
n September 29, 2010 the Akwesasne Mohawk Police received a call of an assault that occurred at a residence located on Tewesateni Road on Kawehnoke. The male subject had left the residence prior to police arrival and police conducted a search of the area with negative results. On October 4, 2010 a 48 year old male subject turned himself in to police and was charged for the assault and insscheduled to appear in Cornwall Provincial Court at a later date. On October 2, 2010 the Akwesasne Mohawk Police detected a vehicle traveling at a high rate...
MASSENA/ROOSEVELTOWN - The U.S. General Services Administration’s Northeast and Caribbean Region is proud to announce that its project for a new Land Port of Entry in Massena, N.Y. has received a 2010 Green GOOD DESIGN Award from the Chicago Athenaeum/European Centre for Architecture, Art and Urban Design Studies. In addition, the project was selected by NY Construction magazine and Engineering News Record for one of its Best of 2010 awards. The Green GOOD DESIGN awards recognize emphasis on sustainable design and environment in a...
On September 21st, 2010 the Akwesasne Mohawk Police were patrolling on Kawenhoke when they observed an eastbound vehicle being driven at a high rate of speed. Police activated their emergency equipment, but the driver failed to stop. The vehicle stopped in a driveway on the east end of Kawehnoke. The driver, Mitchell L. Jocko Jr, 47 years of age was arrested. Jocko was charged with the following offences: Dangerous Operation of a Motor Vehicle, Flight from Police, Impaired Operation of a Motor Vehicle, and Driving Over .08. Subject was...
The Cornwall Regional Task Force (CRTF) made and assisted in several contraband tobacco seizures in the following regions between September 15th, 2010 and October 4th, 2010: 7 seizures in Cornwall, Ontario 8 seizures in South Glengarry, Ontario 1 seizure in South Stormont, Ontario 3 seizures in South Dundas, Ontario 1 seizure in Hawkesbury, Ontario 1 seizure at the Cornwall Port Of Entry These seizures resulted in the arrest of 6 individuals who face charges under the federal Excise Act 2001 and/or the provincial Tobacco Tax Act for possession...
SHOOTING - On September 11th, 2010 the Akwesasne Mohawk Police received a report from the New York State Police that a victim of a shooting was being treated at the Massena hospital from a gunshot wound to the foot and that the incident happened at a residence located on Roundpoint Road in Tsi Snaihne, Quebec. The victim was identified as Michael Jay Jackson of, Springfield, Massachusetts and the police investigation is continuing. ASSAULT - On September 12th, 2010 a 21 year old male was charged with Assault as a result of an occurrence at a...
On August 19th, 2010 Akwesasne Mohawk Police report a male plead guilty to two sexual offences in Valleyfield Provincial Court that resulted from a complaint filed with the Akwesasne Mohawk Police in August 2009. The incident occurred at a residence in Tsi Snaihne, Quebec. Subject was released on conditions and placed on probation until August 18th, 2011. On August 21st, 2010 Akwesasne Mohawk Police Patrol stopped a vehicle traveling on Wade Lafrance Memorial Road, in the District of Tsi Snaihne Quebec. The operator identified as Steven L....
(CORNWALL, ONTARIO) – The Cornwall Regional Task Force (CRTF) made several contraband tobacco and marijuana plant seizures in the following regions between August 25th, 2010 and September 14th, 2010: 5 seizures in Cornwall, Ontario 10 seizures in South Glengarry, Ontario 4 seizures in South Stormont, Ontario 3 seizures in North Stormont, Ontario 2 seizures in North Glengarry, Ontario 1 seizure in Williamsburg, Ontario These seizures resulted in the arrest of 29 individuals who face charges u...
(CORNWALL, ONTARIO) – The Cornwall Regional Task Force (CRTF) made or assisted in contraband tobacco seizures in the following regions between August 13th, 2010 and August 24th, 2010: 1 seizure at the Cornwall, Ontario Port of Entry 2 seizures in Cornwall, Ontario 3 seizures in South Glengarry, Ontario 2 seizures in South Stormont, Ontario These seizures resulted in the arrest of three individuals who face charges under the federal Excise Act 2001 and/or the provincial Tobacco Tax Act for p...
Outstanding Warrant On August 1st, 2010, the Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service arrested Debra A. Smoke, 51 years of age, of Hogansburg, New York. Smoke was the occupant of a vehicle located in Kanatakon, Quebec. Smoke was arrested on the strength of a Warrant issued for her in the Province of Ontario. She was “turned over” to Cornwall Royal Canadian Mounted Police since the Warrant was issued as a result of an Excise Act charge. Obstruct Police In the early morning of August 6th, 2010, the Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service received a call of an “un...
(CORNWALL, ONTARIO) – The Cornwall Regional Task Force (CRTF) made or assisted in contraband tobacco seizures in the following regions between July 8th, 2010 and July 20th, 2010: 2 seizures at the Cornwall, Ontario Port of Entry 3 seizures in Cornwall, Ontario 7 seizures in South Glengarry, Ontario 1 seizure in South Stormont, Ontario These seizures resulted in the arrest of nine individuals who face charges under the Excise Act 2001 and/or the Provincial Tobacco Tax Act for possession of a t...
New York State Police arrested three Akwesasne residents over the weekend and charged them with robbery. Neal Hopps, 50, Neal Hopps, Jr., 22 and Jennifer Hopps, 24 were each charged with first-degree burglary after they allegedly burglarized a residence at the Mohawk River Village Apartments in Rooseveltown on July 11. The senior Hopps was also charged with 4th degree criminal possession of a weapon, and the junior Hopps was additionally charged with 4th degree criminal mischief. Police did not say what motive the trio had for the alleged...
(SOUTH GLENGARRY, ONTARIO) – At approximately 5:30 am on July 6, 2010, officers from the Cornwall Regional Task Force (CRTF) stopped a vehicle and trailer travelling eastbound on Highway 401 near Lancaster, Ontario. Officers seized approximately 140 cases of contraband cigarettes. As a result of this investigation officers executed a search warrant at a residence located on County Road 2, Lancaster. CRTF officers, with the assistance of the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), SDG OPP, OPP Forensic Services Unit, Combined Forces Special E...
DRUG TRAFFICKING - James Buckshot, 45, of Cornwall was arrested on the 2nd of July, 2010. The Cornwall Community Police Service Street Crime Unit conducted an investigation after receiving information of alleged drug trafficking. It is alleged that James Buckshot was in possession of a controlled substance, trafficking the substance and had possession of property obtained by crime. He was arrested and charged accordingly. He was released to appear in court on the 23rd of September, 2010. POSSESSION OF A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE - Shayleen Lazore, 1...
(CORNWALL, ONTARIO) – The Cornwall Regional Task Force (CRTF) made or assisted in contraband tobacco seizures in the following regions between May 6th, 2010 and May 17th, 2010: 4 seizures at the Cornwall, Ontario Port of Entry 3 seizures in Cornwall, Ontario 4 seizures in South Glengarry, Ontario These seizures resulted in the arrest of fourteen individuals: 4 from Cornwall, Ontario, 5 from Akwesasne, Ontario, 1 from Ingleside, Ontario, 1 from Surrey, British Columbia 1 from Hogansburg, New Y...
The Cornwall Regional Task Force (CRTF) is very pro-active and continues to make seizures of contraband tobacco products. Between April 22nd, 2010 and May 5th, 2010, officers from the CRTF made seizures in the following regions: 1 seizure in Morrisburg, Ontario 2 seizures in Cornwall, Ontario 2 seizures in South Glengarry, Ontario These seizures resulted in the arrest of five individuals 2 from Cornwall, Ontario 1 from St. Regis, Quebec 1 from Laval, Quebec All are facing charges for possession...
As a result of surveillance operations conducted from March 26th to March 31st, 2010 targeting illegal contraband tobacco smuggling, the RCMP, in partnership with the Ontario Provincial Police, Ontario Ministry of Revenue and assisted by the Cornwall Community Police Service and Canada Border Services Agency carried out several operations in the South Glengarry and Cornwall region. These operations led to the seizure of 10,150 re-sealable bags of contraband cigarettes. In addition to illegal tobacco products, the officers seized 6 vehicles. A t...
The Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service were recently advised that there was an outstanding Extradition Warrant for the Arrest of Philip M. Lazore, 27 years of age of Tsi Snaihne, Quebec. Lazore was arrested without incident by the Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service on March 30th, 2010 in Tsi Snaihne. Subject was transported to Montreal, Quebec where he appeared before the Quebec Superior Extradition Court. Lazore remains in custody until his next Court Appearance in Montreal on April 6th, 2010. The Extradition Warrant was issued for Conspiracy to...
Between January 25th, 2010 and March 3rd, 2010, the Cornwall RCMP Detachment working with law enforcement partners from the Canada Border Services Agency, Cornwall Community Police Service, Ontario Provincial Police, Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service and the Ministry of Revenue arrested thirteen people for possession of contraband tobacco. The interception of twelve vehicles by the RCMP and our partner law enforcement agencies resulted in significant seizures in the following regions: 8 vehicles...
- On January 1st, Adam Taylor Cook was arrested for Break and Enter. Cook is presently serving his sentence and will be released on April 25th, 2010. - A 34 year old male, of no fixed address was arrested for Assault Causing Bodily Harm, and Driving While Disqualified. He cannot be identified due to the fact that the Assault charge stems from a Domestic Violence investigation. His next Court appearance is on February 11th, 2010. - Lacey Sarah Pierce, 24 years of age of Cornwall Island was arrested on January 5th for Aggravated Assault, Assault...
The following details are seizures made by the Cornwall RCMP Detachment from January 11th, 2010 to January 17th, 2010. A total of 1,000 re-sealable bags of contraband cigarettes were seized and 1 person arrested: On January 16th, 2010, at 1:47 a.m., an officer from the Cornwall Community Police Service observed two vehicles driving suspiciously in Cornwall, Ontario. When the driver of a 1997 GMC Sierra pick-up truck saw the marked police vehicle, he accelerated. The officer signaled for the truck to pull over and the driver continued to...
The following details are seizures made by the Cornwall RCMP Detachment from January 4th, 2010 to January 11th, 2010. A total of 5,250 re-sealable bags of contraband cigarettes, 700 cartons of little cigars, 1,094 kilograms of fine cut tobacco, 6 vehicles and fifteen people arrested: On January 5th, 2010, at 2:45 p.m., officers from the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) at the Cornwall Port of Entry inspected a 2004 Chevrolet Impala and located cardboard boxes of contraband cigarettes inside...
The following details are a summary of the contraband tobacco seizures made by the Cornwall RCMP Detachment from December 17th, 2009 to January 4th, 2010. The seizures took place in Cornwall and South Glengarry and the RCMP assisted officers from Canada Border Services Agency, Ontario Provincial Police and the Cornwall Community Police Service: -6,750 re-sealable bags of contraband cigarettes seized -600 cartons of Motagne brand cigarettes seized -410 kilograms of fine cut tobacco seized -2 vehicles seized -arrested for possession of a tobacco...
The following details are seizures from November 26th to December 3rd, 2009. A total of 2,761 re-sealable bags/cartons of contraband cigarettes, 147 kilograms of fine cut tobacco was seized and four people arrested: On November 26th, 2009, at 7:22 a.m., officers from the Ontario Provincial Police stopped a 2002 Chevrolet Impala on Highway 401 Eastbound in South Glengarry, Ontario. When the officer approached the driver, he detected a strong odour of tobacco and observed several garbage bags of tobacco inside the vehicle. Officers from the...
The following details are seizures from November 13th to November 19th, 2009. A total of 2,850 re-sealable bags of contraband cigarettes, 2 vehicles and arrested two people: On November 13th, 2009, officers from the Ontario Provincial Police observed suspicious activity near a residence located by the St. Lawrence River in South Glengarry, Ontario. When officer approached, two unidentified males fled on foot. The officers located cardboard boxes of contraband cigarettes on the shore of the St. Lawrence River and contacted the Cornwall RCMP...
Sherbrooke, Tuesday, November 17, 2009 – This morning in Sherbrooke, the RCMP dismantled an organization involved in the distribution and sale of contraband tobacco products. The police officers conducted five searches and seized approximately 430,000 contraband cigarettes, as well as seven vehicles. Five persons were arrested and could face charges under the Excise Act 2001. The searches were conducted in private residences and in a warehouse owned by the suspects in the Sherbrooke area. Of the five persons arrested this morning, four will b...
The following details are seizures from October 29th to November 5th, 2009. A total of 3,750 re-sealable bags of contraband cigarettes, 1 vehicle and arrested five people: On October 29th, 2009, RCMP officers from the Cornwall Detachment observed two males on a boat offloading garbage bags to a male who was placing them in a 2004 Ford F-150 pick-up truck near the St. Lawrence River in Cornwall, Ontario. RCMP officers approached the vehicle and observed the garbage bags contained cardboard boxes of contraband cigarettes. Two males on the boat...
FLIGHT FROM POLICE, DANGEROUS DRIVING AND POSSESSION OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE On October 21st, 2009 Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service arrested Christopher Montgomery, 29 yrs old formerly of Syracuse NY now living in Akwesasne ON. Montgomery has been evading Police as he has warrants and numerous charges following his unlawfully at large warrant for not completing his sentence in Ottawa ON. Montgomery was observed driving a truck and a traffic stop was initiated. Montgomery fled from police on foot and was taken into custody after he could not...
Brittany L. Benedict, 26, of 396 St. Regis Road, Hogansburg, was arrested Sunday at the U.S. Port of Entry. According to police, Benedict was referred for a secondary inspection when entering the U.S. and a search allegedly uncovered a small amount of marijuana along with 16 Valium pills. Benedict was charged with seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance and unlawful possession of marijuana....
On March 6th, 2009, at approximately 1:05 a.m., Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service were advised of a Hit and Run which had occurred between two vehicles in Kanatakon. The suspect vehicle was driven onto the Ice Bridge after hitting the complainant’s vehicle. Upon investigation, a 39 year old male of Massena, New York was charged with Failing to Remain at the Scene of an Accident and Failing to Report an Accident. On March 6th, at approximately 1:36 p.m. Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service were patrolling on Kawehnoke when they observed a passenger i...
The Cornwall Community Police Service were conducting a routine traffic stop when an officer was involved with a vehicle taking flight from police shortly after 1:19 a.m. on the 18th of March, 2009, in the area of Brookdale Avenue and Tollgate Road in Cornwall. An officer activated emergency lights and siren in an attempt to stop the vehicle. The vehicle allegedly sped off at a high rate of speed taking flight from police and travelled west bound on Tollgate Road. The vehicle completed a u-turn and proceeded south onto Brookdale Avenue. The...
On January 20th, 2009, Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service officers were on patrol in Snye, Quebec. Brandon John Cook, 24 years of age, was arrested on an outstanding Warrant. Cook was transported to Valleyfield Provincial Court to appear at a Bail Hearing. Cook has been charged with the following Criminal Code offences: Impaired Operation of a Motor Vehicle, Refuse Breath Demand, and Breach of an Undertaking. On January 21st, 2009, Canada Border Services Agency requested the assistance of the Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service. CBSA advised...
DISTURBANCE On June 6th, 2008, Akwesasne Mohawk Police were called for service to the Canada Border Services Agency on Kawenoke. A 24-year-old male was arrested and charged with Possession of Child Pornography and Importing Child Pornography. Subject was held for a Bail Hearing on June 9th, 2008, and was released on his own Recognizance. Due to a publication ban, neither the name of the accused nor details of the investigation can be disclosed. MISCHIEF On June 7th, 2008, Akwesasne Mohawk Police attended a call of gunshots fired into a veh...
(Akwesasne, Ontario - June 23rd, 2008) - On June 15th, 2008, a Cornwall resident noticed that her friend’s 2000 Chevrolet Impala had been stolen from her residence located on Third Street East in Cornwall, Ontario. The registered owner of the vehicle reported it stolen to the Cornwall Community Police Service in the early hours of June 16th, 2008. Shortly after, an officer from the Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service observed the stolen vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed on Island Road in Akwesasne, Ontario. The officer located the veh...
Assault On Thursday May 8th, 2008, the Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service received a call in regards to an assault. A female advised Mohawk Police that on several occasions a male had assaulted her. Charges have been laid against the male party. No names will be released to protect the identities of all parties involved. Located Stolen Property On Friday May 9th, 2008, the Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service received a call of an abandoned ATV on Island Road East. The ATV was reported stolen out of Fort Covington, New York to the New State Troopers...
Akwesasne Mohawk Police Reports Suspicious Activities On Friday May 2nd, 2008, the Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service were on routine patrol on Cornwall Island and observed a vehicle with an Ontario licence plate that was expired. The Mohawk Police conducted a traffic stop on the said vehicle, and spoke to the male driver and female passenger. The female passenger was later identified as 21 year old Ashley Judy Lalonde of Cornwall, Ontario. Lalonde was charged with Trespass on Indian Reserve and was subsequently turned over to RCMP, due to being...
Burglary As a result of an ongoing investigation being conducted by the Bureau of Criminal Investigation at SP Massena the following subjects were arrested for one count each of Burglary in the First Degree. JAMES BERNIE ELWARD, age 43, residing in Iroquois Village, Massena, NY and ROBERT ALLAN WRIGHT, age 23, Main Street, Massena, NY. The defendants are accused of entering a private residence on ST 11C in the hamlet of Winthrop and demanding money from the homeowner, while displaying a handgun. Both defendants are currently being arrai...
Motor Vehicle Collision On Saturday April 12th, 2008 at 9:51 am, the Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service responded to a call of a two vehicle collision on Island Road East, near Ecko Hawk Properties. One driver was ejected from a vehicle, and transported to Cornwall Community Hospital Hotel Dieu site. The other driver did not sustain any injuries. Mohawk Police will be continuing the investigation into the cause of the accident. Possession of Controlled Substance On Monday April 14th, 2008, the Akwesasne Mohawk Police received a phone call of a...
Break and Enter On Thursday April 3rd, 2008 at 5:25 pm, the Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service were patrolling the Village of St. Regis to locate a run away youth. The youth was located running into a residence. A search of the residence was conducted and the youth was located in a downstairs bathroom. The youth was placed under arrest for Break and Enter and then turned over to Akwesasne Child and Family Services. R.I.D.E. Program On Saturday April 5th, 2008 at 2:16 am the Akwesasne Mohawk Police conducted a R.I.D.E. check for Impaired drivers...
Central St. Lawrence Valley 2008 Statistics Tobacco seizures made in Canada from Cardinal, Ontario to Vaudreuil-Dorion, Quebec by all police forces in the Central St. Lawrence Valley Region Yearly Statistics: 2005= 231,577 cartons 2006= 239.322.3 cartons 2007= 251,849 cartons January 2008: Tobacco: 54,096 cartons 3,656 kilos fine cut tobacco x 1000 = 3,656,000 divided by 200 grams =18,280 cartons Total= 72,376 cartons Total cigarettes = 14,475,200 Value at $22 per carton = $1,592,272 January 2005 = 12,153 cartons January 2006 = 33,482 cartons...
Côteau-du-Lac, Quebec – Last week, as part of a police operation conducted jointly by the Central St. Lawrence Valley RCMP Detachment – Valleyfield, Quebec Office, and Canada Border Services Agency in Ontario, two vehicles were stopped on Highway 20 near Côteau-du-Lac, Quebec. As a result, two seizures of 112,000 and 126,000 contraband cigarettes respectively were made. In the morning of March 26, 2008, the Central St. Lawrence Valley RCMP Detachment – Valleyfield Office and Canada Border...
The Cornwall Community Police Service has made an arrest in the alleged murder of a five-year-old girl at her home in the city of Cornwall. Alissa Martin-Travers was found dead last Thursday morning after police were called to a Cumberland Street residence at 1:30 a.m. “Obvious signs of trauma to the deceased person have led us to believe that a homicide has occurred and it is being investigated as such,” said Blake Paquin, CCPS spokesperson. Later, police arrested a suspect in the murder. Shane Haley, age 20 of Cornwall, has been charged wit...
Impaired Operation On Saturday March 29th, 2008 at 2:44 am the Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service responded to a call of a white 2004 Nissan Armada involved in an accident on Island Road East on Cornwall Island. The driver of the vehicle was eastbound on Island Road and driving at a high rate of speed. The driver then lost control of the vehicle, entered the north side of the ditch causing the vehicle to flip numerous times, striking a tree and then coming to rest 150 feet after leaving the roadway. The driver of the vehicle was ejected and...
FLIGHT FROM POLICE – Tanya Oakes, 35 of Akwesasne, Ontario was arrested and charged with flight from police, fail to stop when directed by police and breach of probation (keep the peace and be of good behavior) on the 15th of March, 2008. It is alleged that officers conducting a RIDE on Seventh Street East spotted a vehicle make an abrupt turn prior to reaching the officers stopping traffic. An officer approached the vehicle on foot and was forced into the snow bank by the turning vehicle. The officer struck the rear window of the vehicle sha...
WARRANT EXECUTION – On Saturday, March 8, 2008 at 5:48 p.m. while on general patrol of St. Regis, the Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service conducted a traffic stop on a white Ford Taurus with a male driver. The male driver was identified as 29-year-old Ronald Lazore Jr. of St. Regis, Quebec. Lazore was arrested for outstanding warrants and was held pending a bail hearing in Valleyfield, Quebec. WEAPONS SEIZED – On Sunday, March 9, 2008 at 8:04 p.m. the Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service received a complaint of gunfire near Chiefs Road on Cornwall Isl...
WARRANT EXECUTION – On Saturday, March 1, 2008, the Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service arrested a male individual who was wanted for a parole violation. The male was identified as 25-year-old Adam Louis Martin of Akwesasne, Ontario. Martin was taken into custody and transported to Ottawa Carleton Detention Center. WARRANT EXECTUTION – On Saturday, March 1, 2008, the Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service observed a male walking Westbound on Island Road. The male was identified as 38-year-old Wesley John Cook of Akwesasne, Ontario who was wanted for a p...
Breach of Release Conditions On Thursday, February 21st, 2008 at 3:37 am, Canada Customs requested Akwesasne Mohawk Police attend the Port of Entry Cornwall for a male/individual who was in breach of his release conditions. Upon arrival, the male was identified as 22 year old Lars Peter Mitchell of Akwesasne, New York. He was placed under arrest and transported to the Akwesasne Mohawk Police Station to appear for a Bail Hearing in the Cornwall Provincial Court later that morning. Impaired Driving On Thursday February 21st, 2008 at 3:43 am, Cana...
On Sunday February 24th, 2008 at 12:00 pm the Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service conducted a RIDE Program on International Road in Akwesasne, Ontario. Approximately 75 vehicles were checked, with 2 verbal warnings issued for not wearing seat belts. The RIDE Program stands for Reduced Impaired Driving Everywhere, and was established in 1977 in Etobicoke, Ontario. Now the RIDE Program is a provincial wide initiative aimed at police spot checks where vehicles are stopped and drivers are checked for impairment. RIDE Programs helps by identif...
Cornwall, Ontario - On February 21st, 2008, at 5:47 p.m., intelligence officers from the Canada Border Services Agency working with officers from the Central St. Lawrence Valley RCMP Detachment- Cornwall Office stopped a 2001 Dodge Ram pick-up truck on Highway 401 eastbound in Cornwall, Ontario. The driver admitted to the officers that he was transporting contraband cigarettes. The RCMP officers seized 180 cartons of “Da Rez” full flavor brand cigarettes, 30 cartons of “Da Rez” light brand cigarettes, 90 cartons of Signal light brand cigarette...
Akwesasne, Ontario - On February 20th, 2008, at 9:16 a.m., an officer from the Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service observed a 1999 Ford Windstar fail to stop at the intersection of Wishe Delormier Road and Island Road in Akwesasne, Ontario. The officer attempted to stop the van, which gained speed and again failed to stop at the intersection of Island Road and International Road forcing traffic to the shoulder of the roadway to avoid being hit. The driver was then observed entering the parking lot of the Peace Tree Mall loosing control of his v...
South Stormont, Ontario - On February 21st, 2008, at 9:45 p.m., an officer from the Ontario Provincial Police stopped a 2006 Ford F-250 diesel pick-up truck hauling a 1997 thirty foot Pace utility trailer on Highway 401 westbound past the Long Sault exit. The officer had observed the driver swerving over the white line and onto the shoulder of the highway and stopped the vehicle to investigate further. The officer detected a strong odour of tobacco coming from the utility trailer. The driver then admitted to the officer that he was hauling c...
PROHIBITED WEAPONS On Saturday, February 2nd 2008, at 10:22 pm the Akwesasne Mohawk Police responded to Canada Customs Port of Entry Cornwall and was advised that a male subject had been found to be carrying a Prohibited Weapon. The male subject was also found to be on a Prohibition Order for Weapons. Tyler Angus Gray from Akwesasne, New York was subsequently arrested and charged with Possession of a Prohibited Weapon, Prohibited Weapon in Motor Vehicle, Breach of Probation and Possession of a Weapon contrary to Prohibition Order. The male was...
(Kingston, Ontario. Sunday February 17, 2008) The Kingston Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) Customs and Excise Section in conjunction with the Cornwall Canada Border Security Agency (CBSA) seized over 900 cases of contraband cigarettes after a brief investigation commencing in the Cornwall area. The cigarettes are valued in excess of $1,000,000.00 With the assistance of the Prescott Ontario Provincial Police, a tractor trailer was stopped while westbound on Highway 401 near the junction of Highway 416. A 47 year old Cornwall resident was...
The U.S. Border Patrol made a traffic stop Sunday that lead to the alleged discovery of 125 lbs. of marijuana. According to police, USBP agents conducted a traffic stop in the town of Westville. Upon investigation, 125 lbs. of marijuana was found in the vehicle. Steffan Lyons, 20 of Cook Road, Akwesasne was subsequently charged and arraigned Westville where he was remanded to Franklin County Jail without bail. Along with the drugs, police also seized Lyons’ vehicle. He is to appear in court on April 1st....
Cornwall, Ontario - On January 23rd, 2008, at 10:40 p.m., an officer from the Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service observed a suspicious 2007 Dodge Caravan traveling westbound on Island Road in Akwesasne, Ontario and then travel northbound towards Cornwall, Ontario. The officer stopped the van on Brookdale Avenue in Cornwall. The officer approached the driver and observed fine cut tobacco clippings on the rear bumper and that the inside of the van was filled to the top with garbage bags. RCMP officers from the Central St. Lawrence Valley RCMP Det...
Cornwall, Ontario - On January 24th, 2008, officers from the Central St. Lawrence Valley RCMP Detachment- Cornwall and Valleyfield offices, Kingston RCMP Customs and Excise Unit, Ottawa RCMP Customs and Excise Unit, Canada Border Services Agency, Ontario Provincial Police, Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service, Cornwall Community Police Service and the Ontario Ministry of Revenue Special Investigations Branch participated in an enforcement day targeting known organizations involved in the smuggling of contraband tobacco from the Cornwall area. Ind...
MONTRÉAL, Friday, January 18, 2008 – Last Friday, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police dismantled a laboratory operation that produced ecstasy, methamphetamine and pills resembling Viagra and Cialis tablets in Repentigny. Two suspects were arrested and face charges of illegal drug production, possession, possession for the purpose of trafficking and trafficking under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act, and conspiracy to commit these offences under the Criminal Code. The two suspects, who ma...
Cornwall, Ontario - On January 16th, 2008, at 8:08 p.m., an officer from the Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service observed a 2000 Chevrolet Venture van traveling from Cornwall Island in Akwesasne, Ontario towards Cornwall, Ontario. As a result of a Highway Traffic Act investigation, the officer stopped the van on Water Street in Cornwall. When the officer approached the van he could smell a strong odor of tobacco. RCMP officers from the Central St. Lawrence Valley RCMP Detachment- Cornwal...
Cornwall, Ontario - On January 18th, 2008, at 5:50 a.m., an officer from the Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service observed a 2000 GMC Savanna van traveling from Cornwall Island in Akwesasne, Ontario towards Cornwall, Ontario. As a result of an Indian Act investigation, the officer stopped the van on Brookdale Avenue at Cornwall Centre Road in Cornwall. As the officer was questioning the driver he could smell a strong odor of tobacco. RCMP officers from the Central St. Lawrence Valley RCMP Detachm...
Akwesasne, Ontario - On January 15th, 2008, at 7:07 p.m., an officer from the Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service stopped a 1995 Ford Econoline 150 van on Island Road in Akwesasne, Ontario under authority of the Highway Traffic Act as the van had no licence plates and appeared to be unsafe to drive. Upon verifying the identity of the driver and passenger, the officer observed boxes of tobacco in the rear of the van. Officers from Central St. Lawrence Valley RCMP Detachment- Cornwall Office were contacted and attended. The RCMP officers seized...
Les Cèdres, Quebec - On January 10th, 2008, at 2:50 p.m., intelligence officers from the Canada Border Services Agency working with officers from the Central St. Lawrence Valley RCMP Detachment- Valleyfield Office stopped a 2002 Chevrolet Silverado on Highway 20 eastbound in Les Cèdres, Quebec and seized a total of 1,250 cartons of Native Full Flavor brand cigarettes that were manufactured in the United States and smuggled into Canada. This represents 250,000 contraband cigarettes worth $27,500 that were not properly stamped and were desti...
AKWESASNE - On January 9th, 2007, just after midnight, an officer from the Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service stopped a 2000 Chevrolet Suburban on Seventh Street in Cornwall, Ontario after following it from Cornwall Island in Akwesasne, Ontario. When the officer approached the vehicle he could smell a strong odour of tobacco and could observe a black piece of cloth covering a square object on the passenger area floor. When the officer asked the driver what was in the rear passenger area of the vehicle the driver admitted there were cigarettes....
South Stormont, Ontario - On January 2nd, 2008, at 5:38 p.m., intelligence officers from the Canada Border Services Agency working with officers from the Central St. Lawrence Valley RCMP Detachment- Cornwall Office stopped a 1998 Chevrolet pick-up truck on Dixon Road in South Stormont, Ontario and seized a total of 1,100 cartons of DK brand cigarettes that were manufactured in the United States and smuggled into Canada. This represents 220,000 contraband cigarettes worth $24,200 that were not...