NON-LOCAL MALE ARRESTED DURING SEARCH WARRANT EXECUTION

Kawehno:ke, Akwesasne – On Tuesday, November 19, 2024, the Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service (AMPS) executed a criminal code search warrant at a residence on Jocko Road, on Kawehno:ke (Cornwall Island).

 

The search warrant execution was the result of a criminal investigation conducted by the service’s Community Safety Enforcement Unit. As a result of the search, one non-local male was arrested on an existing arrest warrant.

 

Police searched the residence for items related to an on-going investigation. During the search, police located and seized a large amount of cannabis marihuana and a powdered substance believed to be cocaine.

 

Dennis B. Gowan, 61, was arrested on the strength of an arrest warrant for personation and driving while prohibited contrary to the Criminal Code. As a result of the search warrant execution, Gowan has additionally been charged with Controlled Drugs and Substance Act offences and also faces an additional charge of Trespassing on Mohawk Territory.

 

Dennis Gowan appeared in Cornwall Provincial Court shortly after his arrest and was remanded into custody to appear in Cornwall Provincial Court for a bail hearing at a later date.

 

The Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service encourages community support and involvement to report any suspected criminal activities. Anyone with information can call the Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service at 613-575-2000.