Police Blotter

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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 conditions of not to associate or communicate directly or indirectly with the victim and not to attend within 50 meters of her place of residence. A warrant for his arrest was requested.

On March 9th, 2012 at 12:09 AM while on general patrol members of the CCPS saw the accused and placed him under arrest for Break and enter, Mischief and two (2) counts of breach of a Justice of the Peace recognizance. He was he was held in custody to appear in court in the morning. The name of the accused was not released as it would identify the victim.   

MAN CHARGED WITH DWAI, INADEQUATE STOP LAMPS

MASSENA – State police charged Shane D. Cook, 23, Bombay, with driving while ability impaired by alcohol, inadequate or no stop lamps at 12:27 a.m. Tuesday, March 13, on State Rt. 37.

He was issued an appearance ticket for court at a later date.

STOLEN CREDIT-DEBIT CARDS

Cornwall, ON- The Cornwall Community Police Service would like to remind the public to take extra precautions when shopping. In the past few weeks, we have received reports of stolen debit and credit cards. These thefts have occurred in the parking lots at local shopping centers and grocery stores. A male described as having dark hair and olive skin has been approaching potential victims with a map asking for directions. While the unsuspecting victim is distracted assisting the first male, a second male will steal debit/credit cards from the victim’s purse.

What is debit card fraud?

Debit card fraud happens when a thief “skims” or swipes the information from the magnetic strip on the back of your card to create a duplicate of your card. To steal money from your account, a thief also has to capture your PIN.

Stop it

Your debit card is the key to your account(s) - it’s for your personal use only. Follow these tips to protect your debit cards against fraud and misuse.

• Keep your card in a safe place and never lend it to anyone. Conducting an Automatic Banking Machine (ABM) or debit transaction requires both your card and your Personal Identification Number (PIN).

• Protect your PIN – it’s your electronic signature. Don’t write it down – memorize it. Change it periodically.

• When selecting a PIN, always avoid the obvious: your name, telephone number, date of birth, and address. Make sure your PIN cannot be easily guessed if your debit card is lost or stolen.

• Never disclose your PIN to anyone. No one from a legitimate financial institution, police service, or business should ask for your PIN.

• Always conduct your ABM transactions when and where you feel most secure. If you are uncomfortable about using the machine for any reason, do it later or go to another location. If anything seems unusual about the ABM or point of sale terminal, don’t use it – report the situation to police, the merchant or your financial institution.

• To ensure privacy, use your hand or body as a shield to prevent others from seeing you enter your PIN.

• After completing a transaction, remember to take your card and your transaction record.

• Regularly review transaction history online or your monthly bank statements and report anything unusual to your financial institution immediately.

The Cornwall Community Police Service is committed to our vision: “A safer Cornwall, reducing crime always.”