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Arnprior OPP Police Press Releases

Repeat Offender Boyd Thomas RICHARDS Arrested Again

(ANRPRIOR, ON) – The Renfrew Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and the East Region Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) are investigating an incident on O’Brien Road in Renfrew.

On Wednesday, May 7, 2025, Renfrew OPP responded to reports of a weapons related incident near a business on O’Brien Road in the Town of Renfrew. Two people were taken into custody at the scene.

No weapons were located at the time of the arrest, but the investigation is continuing.  

Boyd Thomas RICHARDS, age 53 of Whitewater Region Township was charged with:

·      Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking

·      Fail to comply with probation order

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to attend the Ontario Court of Justice in Pembroke on June 18, 2025.

The second person arrested was released with no charges.

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Arnprior OPP Police Press Releases

Drug Bust – FOSTER & ROSE Arrested

(ARNPRIOR, ON) – Two people are facing drug and criminal charges after Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) seized suspected cocaine from a residence in Arnprior.

As part of a drug trafficking investigation, the OPP East Region Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) and members of the Renfrew County OPP attended a residence on Madawaska Street on February 20, 2024.

 Two people were arrested and officers seized nearly two grams of suspected cocaine and items typically associated with drug trafficking, including scales and packaging materials.

Christopher ROSE, age 52, of Arnprior has been charged with:

  • Uttering threats to cause death
  • Resist a Peace Officer
  • Trafficking a Schedule 1 substance – cocaine

Blair FOSTER, age 47, of Arnprior has been charged with:

  • Trafficking a Schedule 1 substance – cocaine
  • Possession of a Schedule 1 substance for the purpose of trafficking 
  • Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5000

Both accused were released from custody and are scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Pembroke on April 3, 2024.

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Meth Bust – Christopher TREMBLAY & Jessica HERRICK Arrested

(ARNPRIOR, ON) – Two people face charges after a search warrant in Arnprior resulted in the seizure of suspected fentanyl and cocaine, methamphetamine and psilocybin.

The Ontario Provincial Police East Region Community Street Crime Unit, assisted by members of the Arnprior office of the Renfrew Detachment, executed a search warrant February 9, 2024, at an apartment on Burwash Street.

In addition to the illegal drugs officers also located items typically associated with drug trafficking, including digital scales, packaging material and multiple cell phones.

Christopher TREMBLAY, age 34 and Jessica HERRICK, age 37, both residents of Arnprior are each charged with:

  • Possession of a Schedule 1 substance for the purpose of trafficking – three counts
  • Possession of a Schedule 3 substance for the purpose of trafficking – two counts
  • Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5000

HERRICK has been released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Pembroke on March 20, 2024.

TREMBLAY remains in custody with a bail hearing scheduled for March 1, 2024, before the Ontario Court of Justice in Pembroke.