Drug charges from UCCM Police traffic stop
On Friday afternoon, January 29, UCCM Police conducted a traffic stop on Highway 6 on the Whitefish River First Nation. As a result of the stop the driver of a 2003 Toyota Tacoma, a 25-year-old male of Naughton, was found to have no licence and was in possession of marijuana for the purpose of trafficking. Police seized a total of $3,310 cash and drugs worth a total street value of $1,680.
The accused has been charged with possession of a schedule II substance for the purpose of trafficking, driving without a licence and speeding.
The accused was released on a Promise to Appear and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Gore Bay on March 21 at 10 am.
UCCM Police RIDE check results in drug charges
During the evening hours of January 27, UCCM Police were conducting a RIDE check on the M’Chigeeng First Nation when a vehicle entered the spot check and the driver was determined to be a suspended driver. During further checks by police the driver was found to be in possession of marijuana.
Charged is a 24-year-old of Aundeck Omni Kaning First Nation with one count of possession of a Schedule II substance, under 30 grams CDSA 4(1), and one count of drive suspended.
The accused was released on a Promise to Appear and scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Gore Bay on March 21 at 10 am.
Weekend assault results in arrest
In the early evening hours on Saturday, January 30, UCCM Anishnaabe Police received a complaint from a female victim that she had been assaulted on M’Chigeeng First Nation. The victim reported that she was kicked to the ground and then kicked and punched repeatedly. The victim provided a statement to the police and was transported to the Mindemoya Health Centre and treated for minor injuries.
Later that evening UCCM Anishnaabe Police arrested a 47-year-old male of M’Chigeeng First Nation for the assault. The accused was remanded in custody and held for a bail hearing at Gore Bay Bail Court on 01 February 2016.
Arrest warrants executed in M’Chigeeng
On January 29 at the M’Chigeeng First Nation at approximately 1:30 pm, a young person was taken into police custody at the UCCM Police Station. Two outstanding warrants existed for a 16-year-old male who cannot be named under the YCJA. The warrants were in effect for failing to appear and assault.
While in police custody the young person caused damage to UCCM Police property and then uttered death threats to the civilian employee who was guarding him.
In addition to existing charges, the 16-year-old male is charged with the following: threats to cause death and mischief less than $5,000.
The youth remained in police custody pending bail court in Gore Bay on February 1, 2016.
UCCM Police has new signs “Aanii Biindigan”
On February 1, UCCM Police introduced new welcome signs at the entrance of their administration building and newly constructed police arbor in M’Chigeeng. The new signs read ‘Aanii Biindigan’ which translates to ‘Hello and Come In.’
“There is a real effort to return to more culturally restorative practices within our service agencies here on the UCCMM First Nations and it makes sense to create a level of comfort for those attending our building who maybe in crisis. Additionally the signs serve as an innovative way to insure our long term commitment towards the use of our language and culture in our service delivery,” said Police Chief Nahwegahbow.
