Charges laid related to sexual assault
As a result of a sexual assault investigation conducted by members of the Stormont Dundas and Glengarry Ontario Provincial Police, a 45-year old male resident of South Stormont was arrested on April 14, 2021. Investigation indicated the male had sexually touched a young female known to him on multiple occasions. The 45-year old male resident of South Stormont faces charges of:
Sexual Assault – Criminal Code Sec. 271
Invitation to sexual touching under 16 years of age – CC Sec. 152
Sexual Interference – CC Sec. 151 – two counts
Sexual Assault on a person under 16 years of age – CC Sec. 271
The accused was held in custody (bail) and was scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Cornwall court on April 15, 2021. The above charges are in relation to incidents involving a young girl. The name of the accused is being withheld in order to protect the identity of the victim.
Driver charged with impaired
On April 13, 2021, Stormont Dundas and Glengarry Ontario Provincial Police officers intercepted a motor vehicle for driving improperly on Highway 138, North Stormont Township. An investigation revealed that the driver was under the influence of alcohol. Further investigation revealed the accused was breaching a conditional sentence order. A 22 year old male was arrested and charged with;
Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs – Criminal Code (CC) – sec.320.14(1)(a)
Operation while impaired – over 80 sec.320.14(1)(b)
Operate a motor vehicle with no insurance – CAIA Sec 2(1)(a)
The accused was held in custody and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Cornwall on the April 14, 2021.
Excessive speeds
On April 14, 2020, Stormont Dundas and Glengarry Ontario Provincial Police officers conducted speed measuring enforcement on SD&G roadways and intercepted a vehicle for traveling at excessive speeds. The vehicle was impounded and their driver’s permit seized for seven (7) days in accordance to policy. The vehicle was stopped for travelling 144km/h (80km/h zone) on County Road 25, South Glengarry. A male driver, aged 53, was charged with Stunt Driving (Highway Traffic Act).
Anyone having information on the above incidents or any other crime is asked to call SD&G OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Seaway Valley Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or you can submit a TIP online at www.seawayvalleycrimestoppers.ca
