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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 by Unlicensed Driver. Ms. Swamp was arraigned at Bombay Town Court and released on her own recognizance and scheduled to reappear on Sept. 23, 2014.

On Sept. 11, 2014 Tribal Police charged Andrew Warren, 40, of Lucknow, Ontario, with speed in zone. Mr. Warren was traveling at 54 MPH in a 35 MPH zone. Mr. Warren is scheduled to appear at Tribal Court on Sept. 29, 2014.

On Sept. 11, 2014 Tribal Police arrested Natalie White, 35, of Hogansburg. Ms. White was charged with Possession Hypodermic Instrument, Endangering the Welfare of a Child, Unlawful Possession of Marihuana and Controlled Substance not in original Container. Ms. White was arraigned at Bombay Town Court and remanded to Franklin County Jail in lieu $1000.00 cash bail or $2000.00 bond with a court date of September 16, 2014.

On Sept. 12, 2014 Tribal Police arrested Angela L. Thompson, 37, of Hogansburg, for Harassment 2nd Degree - Physical Contact, Criminal Contempt 2nd Degree, Endangering the Welfare of a Child. Ms. Thompson was arraigned and remanded to the Franklin County Jail in lieu of $1000.00 cash bail or $2000.00 bond.

On Sept. 12, 2014 Tribal Police arrested Thomas E. Mattice, 41, of Hogansburg, for Speed in Zone, Leaving Scene of Property Damage Accident, Aggravated DWI: PER SE-BAC.18% or More, DWI. Mr. Mattice was released on New York State citations to appear at the Bombay Town court on Sept. 30, 2014.

On Sept. 17, 2014 Tribal Police arrested Benjamin J. St. Ann, 35, of Malone, New York, for an incident which occurred on Sept. 13, 2014. Mr. St. Ann was charged for Disorderly Conduct, Endangering the Welfare of a Child, Assault 3rd Degree. Mr. St. Ann was arraigned at the Bombay Town Court where he was released on his own recognizance and was scheduled to reappear on Sept. 30, 2014.

On Sept. 15, 2014 Tribal Police arrested Adam R. Thompson, 42, of Hogansburg, for aggravated unlicensed operation and speed in zone, 50 MPH in a 35 MPH zone. Mr. Thompson is scheduled to appear at the Bombay Town Court at a later date.

On Sept. 15, 2014 Tribal Police charged Peter Nezezon, 36, of Massena, with speed in zone, 50 MPH in a 35 MPH zone. Mr. Nezezon was issued a Tribal citation.

On Sept. 15, 2014 Tribal Police charged Jennifer L. Cook, 33, of Hogansburg, with speed in zone, 54 MPH in a 35 MPH zone. Ms. Cook was issued a Tribal Citation.

On Sept. 15, 2014 Tribal Police charged Leah Delormier, 36, of Hogansburg, with speed in zone, 52 MPH in a 35 MPH zone. Ms. Delormier was issued a Tribal Citation.

On Sept. 15, 2014 Tribal Police arrested Detwin Curleyhead, 21, of Hogansburg, on the strength of a bench warrant. Mr. Curleyhead was arraigned at the Bombay Town Court and remanded to the Franklin County Jail in lieu of $2500.00 cash bail.

On Sept. 16, 2014 Tribal Police charged Kaitlyn Barker, 20, of Oneonta, with speed in zone 53 MPH in a 35 MPH zone. Ms. Barker was issued a Tribal citation.

On Sept. 16, 2014 Tribal Police arrested Lucas R. Tarbell, 20, of Hogansburg. Mr. Tarbell was charged for Speed in Zone, Speed exceed 55 MPH, Improper passing on Right, Unsafe turn/Failure to Signal, Reckless Driving, Fail to keep Right-2 Lane Road, Operate Motor Vehicle Impaired by Drugs, DWI. Mr. Tarbell was arraigned at the Bombay Town Court and remanded to the Franklin County Jail in lieu of $2,500.00 cash bail or $5,000.00 bond. Mr. Tarbell is scheduled to reappear on Sept. 23, 2014.

On Sept. 16, 2014 Tribal Police charged Ryan Seymour, 35, of Hogansburg, with Inadequate Headlights. Mr. Seymour was issued a Tribal citation.

On Sept. 16, 2014 Tribal Police charged Craig Roundpoint, 28, of Hogansburg, with Inadequate Headlights. Mr. Roundpoint was issued a Tribal citation.

On Sept. 16, 2014 Tribal Police charged Carolyn Hersey, 28, of St. Anicet, Quebec, with Inadequate Headlights. Mrs. Hersey was issued a Tribal citation.

On Sept. 16, 2014 Tribal Police arrested Kenneth L. Akey, 26, of Hogansburg, and charged him with Speed in Zone, Operate MV by Unlicensed Driver, Reckless Driving. Mr. Akey was issued New York State citations and is scheduled to appear at the Bombay Town Court on October 10, 2014.

On Sept. 17, 2014 Tribal Police arrested Thomas A. Square, 59, of Hogansburg, on the strength of a warrant for fail to appear. Mr. Square was arraigned at the Bombay Town Court and released on his own recognizance and scheduled to reappear on Oct. 23, 2014.

On Sept. 18, 2014 Tribal Police charged Sean Reil, 26, of Plattsburgh, NY, for speed in zone 62 MPH in 45 MPH zone. Mr. Reil was issued a Tribal citation.

On Sept. 18, 2014 Tribal Police arrested Nakkita Lazore, 27, of Hogansburg. Ms. Lazore was charged with criminal mischief 4th degree and released on appearance ticket to appear at the Bombay Town Court at a later date.

NYS TAXPAYER ADVOCATE WARNS CONSUMERS TO BEWARE OF “TAX REBATE” SCAMMERS

NYS Tax Department does not call taxpayers to confirm eligibility for tax credits

New York State Taxpayer Rights Advocate Margaret Neri cautioned New Yorkers to beware of scam artists seeking personal information to “confirm” taxpayers are eligible for a tax rebate.

“Tax scammers will take advantage of any opportunity to solicit information—including social security numbers—from taxpayers,” said Ms. Neri. “If you receive a call seeking personal information, hang up and report the call to the Attorney General’s Consumer Protection line: 1-800-771-7755.”

The New York State Tax Department has learned that scam artists have contacted taxpayers to allegedly help them receive a tax rebate.

Initial reports are that the calls have been made in Central New York. However, the Department cautions all New Yorkers to be vigilant when being asked for personal information.

The Department always makes first contact by letter, which includes a phone number you can contact to verify that it was sent by the agency.

For the new Family Tax Relief and Property Tax Freeze Credits, the Department confirms eligibility using available data; taxpayers are not being contacted by telephone.

To report a scam, call the Attorney General’s Consumer Frauds and Protection Bureau – 1-800-771-7755.

BREACH AND OBSTRUCT

Cornwall, ON – A 46 year old Akwesasne man was arrested on September 25, 2014. He is bound by a Detention Order to not communicate with his ex-girlfriend. It is alleged that between March and September 2014 he sent several hand written letters to her. In September 2014, he contacted her by phone and attempted to persuade her not to testify against him in an upcoming court matter. Police were contacted and an investigation was conducted. The man was charged with two counts of Fail to Comply with Detention Order and one count of Obstruct Justice. He remains in custody and has an upcoming court date of October 7, 2014. His name is not being released in order to protect the identity of the victim.

WARRANTS

Cornwall, ON – Anson Jacco, age 49, of Cornwall Island, was arrested on September 24, 2014. He was located by Akwesasane Mohawk Police Service and taken into custody on the strength of an arrest warrant issued on November 14, 2012, for two counts of Assault and one count of Uttering Threats. It is alleged that on October 20, 2012, he attended a Cornwall residence, assaulted two males, then threatened to assault a third male. He was turned over to the Cornwall Police and held for a Bail Hearing.

IMPAIRED OPERATION

Cornwall, ON – Tyler White, age 49, of Akwesasne, was charged with impaired operation of a motor vehicle and driving over the city speed limit by Cornwall Police over the weekend. White is facing charges after he allegedly drove drunk into the side of a First Street East restaurant in Cornwall. He was released to attend court on October 20th to answer the charges.

MASSIVE INVESTIGATION TARGETS ONLINE CHILD EXPLOITATION

Local CBSA officer among charged

VAUGHAN, ON, Sept. 25, 2014 /CNW/ - Numerous charges have been laid across Ontario following a massive, coordinated, investigation by the Provincial Strategy to Protect Children from Sexual Abuse and Exploitation on the Internet.

At a media conference in Vaughan, OPP Chief Superintendent Don Bell announced details of the investigation, along with existing and new members of the Provincial Strategy’s police partners who were instrumental in bringing this investigation to a successful conclusion.

A total of 99 search warrants were executed, resulting in 249 charges against 60 persons, including three youths who cannot be identified under terms of the Youth Criminal Justice Act. Charges include Sexual Assault, Possession of Child Pornography, Make Available Child Pornography, Distribution of Child Pornography, Making Child Pornography, and Accessing Child Pornography. Quantities of drugs and prohibited weapons were also seized during the operations. In addition, 14 child victims have been identified during the investigation.

Police displayed an animated map depicting more than 7,000 individual Internet Protocol (or IP) addresses over a period of 180 days that had been identified as download candidates for suspected child pornography in various urban and rural communities.

According to APTN National News, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) confirmed on Friday border agent Mathieu Pahle was charged by the OPP with possession of child pornography. Pahle, 32, was stationed at the customs border post in Cornwall, Ont.

A CBSA statement read, “The CBSA has been alerted to the incident and we are fully co-operating with the police. We can confirm that Mathieu Pahle is a CBSA employee. Allegations of improper or illegal behaviour by our staff are taken very seriously by the CBSA and are thoroughly investigated by CBSA’s professional standards investigation section.”

The statement did not say whether Pahle is still on the job or if any of CBSA’s computers became part of the investigation. Pahle is scheduled appear in Cornwall provincial court on Oct. 30.