On Tuesday November 27, 2018 at 11:52 AM, Six Nations Police investigated a report of a break and enter at Fire Station #3 on Cayuga Road, Six Nations Territory.

Police attended and spoke with Fire employees who stated they arrived at the station at 11:30 AM to find it broken into, and several pieces of equipment stolen. At the time of the report it was unknown exactly how much the stolen items were valued at.

Police are following some leads and continue to investigate.

The same fire station was damaged in August of 2016, by a vehicle driving into the door. That incident and this break and enter appear to be unrelated, and are being treated as two isolated incidents.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to please contact the Six Nations Police at 519-445-2811 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or www.crimestoppers-brant.ca

On Saturday, November 24th, 2018, at 8:00 A.M., Six Nations Police received a report from a resident of Mohawk Road, stating a white Toyota Tundra drove up a driveway and into an adjacent field, where it was parked. The driver appeared to be asleep.

Officers located the vehicle, which was still running and occupied by a male, sleeping in the drivers seat. After numerous attempts officers were able to wake the man up. He was placed under arrest.

Eric Miles Hill (33 years) of Wilsonville was charged with Care & Control of a Motor Vehicle While Impaired and Care & Control of a Motor Vehicle While Over 80 mg. Mr Hill was released on a Promise To Appear.

On Thursday, November 22nd, 2018, at 3:36 PM, Six Nations Police received a report of a westbound vehicle driving erratically and striking several mailboxes on Fourth Line Road on Six Nations of the Grand River Territory.

Police located the vehicle on Fourth Line Road and were able to block it in to prevent it from causing anymore damage to property. The vehicle, a grey 2012 Dodge Caravan, had struck and damaged 3 mailboxes on Fourth Line Road.

Police spoke with the driver, identified as Carl Bruce Miller (50 years old) of Ohsweken. Though no signs of alcohol were present, Police determined that Mr. Miller’s ability to operate a motor vehicle was impaired. Through investigation, Mr. Miller admitted to taking cocaine earlier in the day.

Mr. Miller was arrested for Dangerous Driving and Mischief to Property Under $5,000. Police located and seized a baggie with small white rocks, believed to be Cocaine, in Mr. Miller’s possession, upon his arrest.

Police charged Mr. Miller with Criminal charges of:

1) Dangerous Driving;

2) Mischief Under $5000 and;

3) Possession of a Controlled Substance

The vehicle was towed from the scene as it had sustained front end damage from striking the mailboxes.

Mr Miller was released on a Promise to Appear with a Brantford Court date of January 11, 2019, to answer to the charges against him.

On Tuesday, November 13, 2018, at 7:00 P.M., Six Nations Police Officers executed a search warrant for drugs at the residence located at 2882 4th Line Road.

Three occupants in the house were placed under arrest. Officers seized a number of baggies of cocaine, packaged and ready for sale. The approximate value of the cocaine seized is $12,000.00. A number of baggies of marijuana and prescription drugs were also seized.

Albert Lester Smoke (60 yrs), Vernon Scott Hill ( 64 yrs) and Mary Louella Longboat (61 yrs), all of Ohsweken face a number of criminal charges including Trafficking, Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking and the Distribution of Illicit Cannabis.

Ms. Longboat and Mr. Hill were held in custody for a formal Bail Hearing. Mr. Smoke was released on a Promise To Appear.

Six Nations Police are currently assisting the OPP in a triple homicide investigation in which three Six Nations community members were found deceased in an area in the Municipality of Middlesex Centre, near the Oneida First Nation Territory.

Police have confirmed the identities of the deceased as:

· Melissa Trudy MILLER, 37-year-old, female of Six Nations of the Grand River.
· Alan Grant PORTER, 33-year-old, male of Six Nations of the Grand River.
· Michael Shane JAMIESON, 32-year-old, male of Six Nations of the Grand River.

Police are asking for the public’s assistance with regard to this investigation.  Anyone who may have any information is asked to contact a newly established police tip-line at 1-844-677-5050, the Six Nations Police Service at 519-445-2811 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or www.crimestoppers-brant.ca.

In light of this tragic and traumatic  event that has affected the Six Nations as well as surrounding communities,  Six Nations would like to remind everyone to be respectful of the families at this time and let them heal.

The investigation is ongoing and further updates will be provided as they become available.

On Sunday, October 28, 2018, at 4:30 A.M., Six Nations Police received a report of a vehicle sitting at Chiefswood Road and Highway 54 occupied by a male sleeping in the drivers seat.

Officers found a Dodge Journey in the northbound lane at that location. The vehicle was running. The lone occupant was a male apparently asleep behind the wheel. Officers were unsuccessful in their attempts to wake the man up. Eventually officers smashed the drivers side window to gain entry to the vehicle and shut off the ignition. The driver woke up and was placed under arrest and taken for a breath test.

Zachary Strome (32 years) of Brantford faces charges of Impaired Driving and Driving with a Blood Alcohol Level Over.80 mg. Mr. Strome was released on a Promise To Appear, once sober. His court date is December 21, 2018.

Contact: Glenn M. Lickers

Chief of Police

519-445-4191

On Wednesday, October 24, 2018 at 9:40 PM, Six Nations Police came upon a Motor Vehicle Accident involving a person riding a bicycle on Fourth Line Road, on the Six Nations Territory.

Police investigation revealed that a 2007 Cadillac Escalade was travelling westbound on Fourth Line Road. A 35 year old male was riding westbound on the roadway. The rider was struck from behind by the vehicle. The bicycle had no lights or reflectors attached to it. The bicycle was destroyed and the motor vehicle sustained damage as a result of the collision and was towed from the scene.

The male was transported to hospital with multiple injuries. Neither impaired driving, nor speed appear to be contributing factors to the tragic accident. No charges were laid by Police against the 46 year old driver of the Cadillac Escalade.

Contact: Dave Smoke

Staff Sergeant

519-445-4191

On Wednesday, October 24th, 2018 at 9:30 P.M., Six Nations Police officers executed a search warrant at 1604 – First Line Road on the Six Nations of the Grand River Territory.

Officers searched the residence and a trailer located on that property. Officers seized a quantity of dried cannabis, SHATTER, 2 rifles, a replica handgun, ammunition and an undisclosed amount of cash.

Two men were arrested on the property. Tanner Simon (20 years) and Sandy Lee Wade Simon (43 years) both of Ohsweken are charged with Possession of Illicit Cannabis for the Purpose of Trafficking, Distribution of Illicit Cannabis, Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm and Careless Storage of a Firearm.

Both men were held in custody for a formal Bail Hearing.

Update

MALE LEAVING DEVICE IN RESIDENCE LEADS TO CHARGES

On Sunday October 21, 2018, at 10:31 PM, Six Nations Police responded to Pine Crescent, in response to a report of a possible explosive substance which had been left in a residence.　

Police located a suspicious package in the basement of the residence. Police were able to remove the package from the residence and relocate it to a safe distance, away from the buildings and residences. Residents were evacuated from the immediate area for several hours.

O.P.P. Explosive Devices Unit (EDU) was called in to assist with determining if the package was indeed an explosive substance.

O.P.P. EDU rendered the device safe. They did a sweep of the residence and no other items were located.

The device was seized by Police. Further investigation is being conducted as to whether the device actually contained any explosive material.

Police had closed Pine Crescent for a period of time, while they investigated.

On Monday October 22, 2018, Police arrested the Accused, identified as James WILSON (18 years old). Mr. Wilson was charged with Break and Enter, Mischief Under $5000, Utter Threats, Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose, Possession of Prohibited Weapon, and Theft Under $5000.

Mr. Wilson was held for a Bail Hearing in Brantford on Tuesday October 23, 2018, to answer to the charges against him.

Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to report any information to the Six Nations Police at 519-445-2811 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or www.crimestoppers-brant.ca.

As the police service we are aware of Six Nations Councils efforts to exercise jurisdiction to develop a law, in this area, that promotes economic development while at the same time protecting the health and safety of our people.

Any cannabis regime, from cultivating to distributing to ultimately selling has to be strictly regulated.  While cannabis may be legal as of October 17th, we, as a community safety.  As the police service we will enforce regulations or laws that allow us to keep our children safe, keep our roadways safe, promote a healthy community and prevent organized crime elements from taking advantage of any inherent right to self government we exercise in this area.

It is encouraging to see Council taking the time to ensure they get the proposed Cannabis Control Law right.  For the community as a whole to enjoy any socio-economic development from this venture the proposed law must be enforceable from the police perspective.

As of October 17th we will be enforcing all Provincial and Federal Regulations pertaining to regulatory, licensing and compliance requirements, until such time that Six Nations Cannabis Control Law is enacted.

For more helpful Resources on how you can educate others and yourself please see https://www.ontario.ca/page/cannabis-legalization or https://www.canada.ca/en/services/health/campaigns/cannabis.html