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Vancouver Sun
5 days ago
- Vancouver Sun
Canadian man caught trying to enter U.S. in stolen Porsche Cayenne
A Canadian citizen trying to enter the U.S. last week was turned over to the RCMP and the Canadian border agency after it was discovered he was driving a stolen vehicle. On Wednesday, June 11, the 39-year-old was making his way into the U.S. via the Port of Champlain border crossing in upstate New York and south of Montreal, according to U.S. Customs and Border Protection. During primary inspection, he told CBP officers he was bound for Plattsburgh, N.Y., about 30 minutes south, but 'inconsistencies in the driver's story' led to a more thorough inspection and screening of him and the 2023 Porsche Cayenne he was driving. Start your day with a roundup of B.C.-focused news and opinion. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder. The next issue of Sunrise will soon be in your inbox. Please try again Interested in more newsletters? Browse here. In an email, New York State CBP public affairs officer Mike Niezgoda told National Post that agency privacy laws prevent him from discussing particulars, including the 'inconsistencies' that led to the accused's secondary inspection. 'CBP officers are highly skilled at discovering inconsistencies in travellers' statements, a skill taught at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center,' he wrote. 'When this occurs, CBP officers may proceed in requiring a secondary inspection/examination of a traveller.' CBP officers soon discovered the luxury SUV, which costs CAD$82,000 for the base trim or $194,800 for the fully-loaded hybrid model , had been reported stolen at an undisclosed location in Canada earlier that day. CBP contacted the RCMP to confirm the man's identity and that the vehicle had been stolen, 'a charge that is equivalent to a felony in the United States.' Yesterday (June 11), CBP officers at the Champlain, NY port of entry arrested a Canadian citizen who was driving a stolen 2023 Porshe Cayenne that had been reported—stolen earlier in the day. Learn More➡️ Under the Criminal Code of Canada , possession of stolen property over $5,000 is an indictable offence and may result in jail time if found guilty. After being processed, CBP handed the man and the Porsche over to the RCMP and the Canada Border Services Agency. National Post has contacted both Canadian agencies for more information. Niezgoda said anyone seeking to enter the U.S. needs to 'overcome ALL grounds for inadmissibility,' of which there are more than 60 ' divided into several major categories, including health-related, prior criminal convictions, security reasons, public charge, labor certification, illegal entrants and immigration violations, documentation requirements, and miscellaneous grounds.' Our website is the place for the latest breaking news, exclusive scoops, longreads and provocative commentary. Please bookmark and sign up for our daily newsletter, Posted, here .
Calgary Herald
5 days ago
- Calgary Herald
Canadian man caught trying to enter U.S. in stolen Porsche Cayenne
Article content A Canadian citizen trying to enter the U.S. last week was turned over to the RCMP and the Canadian border agency after it was discovered he was driving a stolen vehicle. Article content On Wednesday, June 11, the 39-year-old was making his way into the U.S. via the Port of Champlain border crossing in upstate New York and south of Montreal, according to U.S. Customs and Border Protection. Article content Article content During primary inspection, he told CBP officers he was bound for Plattsburgh, N.Y., about 30 minutes south, but 'inconsistencies in the driver's story' led to a more thorough inspection and screening of him and the 2023 Porsche Cayenne he was driving. Article content Article content 'CBP officers are highly skilled at discovering inconsistencies in travellers' statements, a skill taught at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center,' he wrote. 'When this occurs, CBP officers may proceed in requiring a secondary inspection/examination of a traveller.' Article content CBP officers soon discovered the luxury SUV, which costs CAD$82,000 for the base trim or $194,800 for the fully-loaded hybrid model, had been reported stolen at an undisclosed location in Canada earlier that day. Article content CBP contacted the RCMP to confirm the man's identity and that the vehicle had been stolen, 'a charge that is equivalent to a felony in the United States.' Article content Article content Yesterday (June 11), CBP officers at the Champlain, NY port of entry arrested a Canadian citizen who was driving a stolen 2023 Porshe Cayenne that had been reported—stolen earlier in the day. Learn More➡️ — CBP Buffalo (@CBPBuffalo) June 12, 2025 Article content Under the Criminal Code of Canada, possession of stolen property over $5,000 is an indictable offence and may result in jail time if found guilty. Article content Article content After being processed, CBP handed the man and the Porsche over to the RCMP and the Canada Border Services Agency. Article content Niezgoda said anyone seeking to enter the U.S. needs to 'overcome ALL grounds for inadmissibility,' of which there are more than 60 ' divided into several major categories, including health-related, prior criminal convictions, security reasons, public charge, labor certification, illegal entrants and immigration violations, documentation requirements, and miscellaneous grounds.' Article content
Global News
05-06-2025
- Global News
Vicious attack in Langley caught on security video
Global News has obtained video showing a vicious assault in Langley. In the video, a man can be seen shoving a woman into the street, then repeatedly kicking and punching her before she escapes. It happened in the 20100 block of Fraser Highway around 6:17 a.m. on Sunday. Soon after the attack, Langley RCMP arrested 34-year-old Hugh Mason, who has since been charged with assault and assault causing bodily harm. 'We recognize that this violent incident was not only traumatic for the victim but is also deeply concerning to the community as a whole,' Langley RCMP Sgt. Zynal Sharoom said on Monday. 1:26 Suspect arrested in Langley stranger attack Opposition public safety critic Elenore Sturko said the video was disturbing. Story continues below advertisement 'It's absolutely horrific to see an individual standing minding their own business suddenly attacked by someone that they don't know,' she said. Get breaking National news For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen. Sign up for breaking National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy 'This was a relentless beating on a member of the community. Frankly, I felt sick seeing this.' Mason is well known to police and has a long list of court appearances for assault and breach. 'The premier and the attorney general need to go to Ottawa and insist that there are changes made to bail conditions and to the Criminal Code of Canada that can help see people involved in this type of activity kept in custody for the protection of the public,' Sturko said. The injured woman was treated in hospital and is expected to recover. Mason is due to make another court appearance on Thursday. For now, he remains in custody.
Ottawa Citizen
04-06-2025
- General
- Ottawa Citizen
Ottawa police constable demoted for 14 months over impaired driving conviction
An Ottawa Police Service officer has been ordered demoted following the settlement of a disciplinary process sparked by his arrest and conviction for impaired driving in late 2024. Article content A 'consent order' by adjudicator Ian Anderson, dated May 23 and published this week on the OPS website, said Serge Fortin would be downgraded from First Class Constable to Second Class Constable for 14 months. Article content Article content Officially, Fortin was penalized for one count of being convicted of an offence under the Criminal Code of Canada and another count of undermining the public trust. Article content He had failed blood-alcohol tests after being stopped at an Ontario Provincial Police RIDE checkpoint on Nov. 26, 2024, the consent order said. On Feb. 3, it added in an agreed statement of facts, he pleaded guilty to an impaired driving charge in court and received both a 12-month driving suspension and a $1,500 fine. Article content
Hamilton Spectator
30-05-2025
- Hamilton Spectator
Napanee man convicted of sexual interference, harassing communications
A Napanee resident has been convicted and sentenced for sexual interference and harassing communications. On Wednesday, May 21, 2025, in the Brockville Ontario Superior Court, David Vine pleaded guilty to the two charges. According to Section 151 of the Criminal Code of Canada (CC), a charge of sexual interference is made against a person who, for a sexual purpose, touches, directly or indirectly, with a part of the body or with an object, any part of the body of a person under the age of 16 years. According to Section 372(3), 'harassing communications' involve repeatedly communicating with someone using telecommunication without a lawful excuse and with the intent to harass. This can include phone calls, text messages, emails, or other forms of digital communication. After granting a credit equivalent to two years and 14 days of pre-trial custody for the charge of sexual interference, the Judge imposed an 18-month conditional sentence, followed by a three-year probation order for the charge of harassing communications. In Canada, a convicted person may receive credit for time spent in pre-trial custody, often referred to as 'pre-sentence custody' or 'dead time.' A sentencing judge can reduce the final sentence by a certain amount, typically one day for every day spent in pre-trial custody, but can also grant enhanced credit under certain circumstances. Several conditions were mandated for Vine's release. Per Section 109 of the CC, he is subject to a lifetime weapons prohibition. He was also given a mandatory DNA order. Also known as a DNA data bank order, this court order directs an offender to provide a DNA sample for forensic analysis. Vine is also subject to a lifetime Sexual Offender Information Registration Act (SOIRA) order. According to the reference source Criminal Law Notebook , under Section 490, the length of the SOIRA order is based on the election (how the convicted person pleaded) and the maximum penalty. An order made under subsection 490.012(1) or (3) applies for life if 'the court is satisfied that those offences demonstrate, or form part of, a pattern of behaviour showing that the person presents an increased risk of reoffending by committing a crime of a sexual nature.' Vine is further subject to a court order under CC s.161 for 20 years. When an offender is convicted of an offence concerning persons under the age of 16, section 161 of the code permits the court to make an order prohibiting the offender from certain activities that may have them in contact with persons under the age of 16. This order prohibits Vine from having contact or communicating in any way with, working with, volunteering with, or supervising anyone under the age of 16, and from attending a public park or public swimming area where persons under the age of 16 are present or can reasonably be expected to be present, including daycare centres, school grounds, playgrounds, or community centres. As is a standard practice in such cases, a publication ban has been put in place in the case against Vine to prevent the publication of the victim's name and any identifying information. While the dates of the offences Vine has been convicted of are not currently known, the case against him was filed with the Ontario courts in June 2024. It is unknown at this time why Vine was tried in a Brockville court, though the location of the court hearings is often related to the location where the alleged crimes occurred. Kingstonist will provide further coverage of this matter if/when further information becomes available. Error! Sorry, there was an error processing your request. There was a problem with the recaptcha. Please try again. You may unsubscribe at any time. By signing up, you agree to our terms of use and privacy policy . This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google privacy policy and terms of service apply. Want more of the latest from us? Sign up for more at our newsletter page .
