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Passenger Charged In Drunk Driving Stop

(THE NATION & CLARENCE-ROCKLAND, ON) – Members of the Russell County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested two motorists for impaired driving and a passenger for obstructing police during one of the traffic stops.

On Saturday, October 4, at approximately 7:40 p.m., officers observed a vehicle speeding on Highway 417 in The Nation township. Officers stopped the vehicle shortly after. During the investigation an Approved Screening Device (ASD) was used, and the driver failed. Subsequently, an open container of alcohol was observed in the vehicle and the driver was in possession of a substance believed to be cocaine. The driver was transported to detachment for testing.

As a result of the investigation, 35-year-old, Mohamed Altashani, of Montreal, Quebec, was charged under the Criminal Code (CC), Controlled Drug and Substance Act (CDSA), The Highway Traffic Act (HTA) and The Liquor Licence Control Act (LLCA) with: 

• Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus) CC

• Operation while impaired – alcohol CC

• Possession of a schedule 1 substance – Cocaine (CDSA)

• Speeding (HTA)

• Driving motor vehicle with liquor readily available (LLCA)

• Driving motor vehicle with open container of liquor (LLCA)

The motorist received a 90-day driver’s licence suspension, and their vehicle was impounded for seven days.

The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in L’Orignal on Wednesday, November 5, 2025.

On, Sunday, October 5, 2025, shortly after 2:55 a.m., officers in Clarence-Rockland initiated a traffic stop after observing a vehicle fail to stop for a red light. During the investigation the driver refused to provide a breath sample and the passenger, although warned repeatedly, continued to interfere with the police investigation. 

As a result of the investigation, 39-year-old, Carine Kubwimana, of Clarence-Rockland, Ontario, was charged under the Criminal Code (CC) and The Highway Traffic Act (HTA) with: 

• Failure or refusal to comply with demand (CC)

• Red light – fail to stop (HTA)

• Obstruct plate (HTA)

The motorist received a 90-day driver’s licence suspension, and their vehicle was impounded for seven days.

The passenger, 46-year-old, Jimmy Kijigo, of Clarence-Rockland, Ontario, was charged under the Criminal Code (CC) with:

• Obstruct Peace Officer (CC)

Both accused are scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in L’Orignal on Wednesday, October 29, 2025.

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2 More Impaired Drivers Arrested – Names Released

(CLARENCE-ROCKLAND & THE NATION, ON) – Members of the Russell County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested two motorists for impaired driving.

On Monday, September 15, at approximately 1:05 p.m., officers responded to a call reporting that a vehicle had crossed the center median and almost hit on-coming traffic on Laurier Street in Clarence-Rockland.  

Officers stopped the vehicle shortly after on Masters Lane. During the investigation an Approved Screening Device (ASD) was used, and the driver failed. The driver was transported to detachment for testing.

As a result of the investigation, 60-year-old, Josee Lortie, of Clarence-Rockland, Ontario, was charged under the Criminal Code (CC) with: 

• Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus) CC

• Operation while impaired – alcohol CC

The motorist received a 90-day driver’s licence suspension, and their vehicle was impounded for seven days.

The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in L’Orignal on Wednesday, October 22, 2025.

On, Thursday, September 18, 2025, shortly after 12:15 a.m., officers in The Nation initiated an impaired driving investigation after observing a vehicle swerving in between the shoulder and the passing lane on Highway 417. During the investigation an Approved Screening Device (ASD) was used, and the driver failed. The driver was brought to detachment for further testing. 

As a result of the investigation, 21-year-old, Charlie Larose, of Ste-Therese, Quebec, was charged under the Criminal Code (CC) with: 

• Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus) CC

• Operation while impaired – alcohol CC

The motorist received a 90-day driver’s licence suspension, and their vehicle was impounded for seven days.

The accused is also scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in L’Orignal on Wednesday, October 29, 2025.

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Homicide Victim Found In River Identified

(CLARENCE-ROCKLAND, ON) – An individual located deceased in the Ottawa River in Clarence-Rockland has been identified and his death deemed a homicide.

On Saturday, May 17, 2025, at approximately 5:30 p.m., officers from the Russell County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a body discovered in the Ottawa River, near Dallaire Street.

A postmortem examination has confirmed the deceased to be Robert PREVOST, 63 years old of Clarence-Rockland, who was reported missing in early March 2025. He was last seen at his home on Laurier Street in early February 2025. Photos of the victim are attached.

The Russell County OPP Crime Unit is continuing the investigation under the direction of the OPP Criminal Investigation Branch, in conjunction with the Office of the Chief Coroner and the Ontario Forensic Pathology Service. Assistance was provided by OPP Forensic Identification Services and OPP specialized units, including the Emergency Response Team, Canine Unit, Aviation Unit, Underwater Search and Recovery Unit and the Snowmobile, All-Terrain Vehicle and Vessel Enforcement team.

Anyone with information that may assist the investigation is asked to contact the Russell County OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or ontariocrimestoppers.ca, where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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Moncef LOUHICHI – Theft, Etc.

(CLARENCE-ROCKLAND, ON) – Three youths and an adult from Quebec have been arrested and charged in relation to the theft of a motor vehicle.

On May 20, 2025, at approximately 08:00 a.m., officers from the Russell County Ontario Provincial Police Detachment (OPP) in Rockland responded to a report of a stolen motor vehicle from a parking lot in Clarence-Rockland. Witnesses provided accurate details that were crucial to the investigation.

Members from both Russell County OPP and the Hawkesbury OPP coordinated their efforts and located the stolen vehicle at approximately 08:15 a.m. The driver was arrested at the scene.

Hawkesbury OPP officers located an associated suspect vehicle, observed at the scene at the time of the theft, at approximately 09:35 a.m. and arrested the three occupants.

As a result, 18-year-old, Moncef LOUHICHI, of Terrebonne, Quebec has been charged under the Criminal Code with:

·        Possession of a device for the purpose of committing theft

·        Theft of Motor Vehicle

·        Possession of Break in Instruments

·        Possession of a Weapon for Dangerous Purpose.

The accused has been released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in L’Orignal on June 26, 2025.

The three youths were all charged under the Criminal Code with:

·        Theft of Motor Vehicle

·        Possession of a device for the purpose of committing theft

·        Possession of Break in Instruments

They have been released from custody and are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in L’Orignal at a later date.

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Body Located In Water

(CLARENCE-ROCKLAND, ON) – Police are investigating the discovery of a deceased person in the Ottawa River in the Clarence-Rockland area.

On Saturday, May 17, 2025, at approximately 5:30 p.m., officers from the Russell County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to reports that a body had been located in the water, offshore from the Dallaire Street area.

While there is no indication of any threat to public safety, residents may notice an increased police presence in the vicinity as the investigation continues.

At this stage of the investigation, information regarding the individual’s identity is not yet available. Investigators are working to determine who the person was.

The Russell County Crime Unit is continuing the investigation under the direction of the OPP Criminal Investigation Branch, in conjunction with the Office of the Chief Coroner and the Ontario Forensic Pathology Service. Assistance is being provided by the OPP Forensic Identification Services.

Anyone with information that may assist the investigation is asked to contact the Russell County OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or ontariocrimestoppers.ca.

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Luis Fernandez Charged

(CLARENCE – ROCKLAND & NATION, ON) – Members of the Russell County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested and charged a motorist for failure or refusal to comply with a demand.

On May 3, at approximately 11:02 a.m., officers responded to a report of a collision involving two vehicles in a commercial parking lot in Clarence – Rockland. 

Officers attended the scene and during the investigation requested a driver involved in the collision provide a sample of his breath into an Approved Screening Device (ASD). The driver failed to provide a suitable sample.

As a result of the investigation, 61-year-old, Luis Fernandez, of Clarence-Rockland, Ontario, was charged under the Criminal Code (CC) with:

  • Failure or refusal to comply with a demand

The motorist received a 90-day driver’s licence suspension, and their vehicle was impounded for seven days.

They are scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in L’Orignal on June 11, 2025.

Motorist and residents are encouraged to call 911 when they see someone they believe may be driving while impaired by alcohol or drugs.

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Melissa TOBIN – Arson, Disregard For Human Life

(CLARENCE-ROCKLAND, ON) – An arrest has been made in connection with a structure fire in Rockland.

The fire, at a two-storey apartment building on Laurier Street near Edwards Street, was reported on Monday, April 28, 2025, at approximately 12:30 p.m. Two people were transported to hospital after they jumped from a second storey window.

As a result of the ongoing investigation by the Russell County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and the Office of the Fire Marshal, an arrest was made on Wednesday, April 30, 2025

Melissa TOBIN, age 47 of Clarence-Rockland has been charged with:

  • Arson-disregard for human life
  • Arson – damage to property

The accused has been released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in L’Orignal on May 28, 2025.

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2 Jump From 2nd Story Window Taken To Hospital

(CLARENCE-ROCKLAND, ON) – The cause of a structure fire in Rockland remains under investigation.

The fire, at a two-storey apartment building on Laurier Street near Edwards Street, was reported on Monday, April 28, 2025, at approximately 12:30 p.m.

Two people were transported to hospital after they jumped from a second storey window.

The Clarence-Rockland Fire Department extinguished the blaze and ensured no one else was in the building.

The cause of the fire remains under investigation by the Russell County OPP Crime Unit and the Office of the Fire Marshal.

Anyone with information that could assist with the investigation, or any relevant doorbell or dashcam video, should contact the Russell County OPP at 1-888-310-1122 and refer to incident E250525814. If you have information but want to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or report online at ontariocrimestoppers.ca.

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Another Murder

(CLARENCE-ROCKLAND, ON) -The Russell County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is releasing the identification of a homicide victim in Clarence-Rockland.

On Friday, April 4, 2025, shortly before 3:00 p.m., officers were called to a residence on Lalonde Street. One person was transported to hospital and pronounced deceased.

The deceased has been identified as Dharmeshkumar Vallabhabhai KATHIREEYA, age 29 of Clarence-Rockland.

As a result of the investigation, one person has since been charged with second degree murder.

The Russell County OPP Crime Unit is continuing the investigation under the direction of the OPP Criminal Investigation Branch, in conjunction with the Office of the Chief Coroner and the Ontario Forensic Pathology Service. Assistance is being provided by OPP Forensic Identification Services.

Anyone with any information that may assist the investigation is asked to contact the Russell County OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or ontariocrimestoppers.ca.

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Murder – 83 Year Old Arrested

(CLARENCE-ROCKLAND, ON) -The Russell County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged one person with second degree murder in connection with a homicide investigation in Clarence-Rockland.

On Friday, April 4, 2025, shortly before 3:00 p.m., officers were called to a residence on Lalonde Street. One person was transported to hospital and pronounced deceased. One person was taken into custody.

The death was determined to be a homicide.

As a result of the investigation, Gilles MARTEL, age 83 of Clarence-Rockland, was charged with second degree murder contrary to section 235(1) of the Criminal Code.

The accused remains in custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Ottawa on Monday, April 7, 2025.

Investigators believe there is no threat to public safety.

The investigation is in its early stages, and no further details can be released at this time. Residents should expect to continue to see a police presence in the area.

The Russell County OPP Crime Unit is continuing the investigation under the direction of the OPP Criminal Investigation Branch, in conjunction with the Office of the Chief Coroner and the Ontario Forensic Pathology Service. Assistance is being provided by OPP Forensic Identification Services.

Anyone with any information that may assist the investigation is asked to contact the Russell County OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or ontariocrimestoppers.ca.

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Drug & Weapons Bust

(CLARENCE-ROCKLAND, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) East Region Community Street Crime Unit has laid numerous drug and weapon charges in Rockland.

A drug trafficking investigation resulted in a search warrant being executed on Thursday, January 16, 2025, at a residence on Laurier Street.

Officers from the Street Crime Unit and Russell County OPP Detachment seized quantities of suspected cocaine and suspected methamphetamine tablets. They also seized items typically associated with drug trafficking, as well as a conducted energy weapon (stun gun) and a machete. One person was arrested at the scene.

Luc DECARIE, age 50 of Rockland, has been charged with:

  • Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose – two counts
  • Possession of the proceeds of property obtained by crime-under $5000
  • Operation of a vehicle while prohibited under the Criminal Code – two counts
  • Possession of a Schedule 1 substance for the purpose of trafficking
  • Possession of a Schedule 1 substance – two counts

The accused was released from custody following a bail hearing before the Ontario Court of Justice in L’Orignal and is scheduled to appear in court again on February 12, 2025.

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Impaired Drivers Arrested

(CLARENCE – ROCKLAND & RUSSELL TWP, ON) – Members of the Russell County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested two motorists for impaired driving.

On November 30, 2024, at approximately 10:55 p.m., officers responded to a call reporting that a vehicle had just jumped a curb in the roundabout at St-Guillaume Road and Burton Road. A second call reported that the same vehicle had just clipped another vehicle and kept driving. 

Officers stopped the vehicle shortly after on Highway 417. During the investigation an Approved Screening Device (ASD) was used, and the driver failed. The driver was transported to detachment for testing and failed.

As a result of the investigation, 55-year-old, Sylvain Dault, of Cornwall, Ontario, was charged under the Criminal Code (CC) and the Highway Traffic Act (HTA) with:

  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus) CC
  • Operation while impaired – alcohol CC
  • Fail to remain at scene of a collision HTA
  • Fail to report an accident HTA

The motorist received a 90-day driver’s licence suspension, and their vehicle was impounded for seven days. They are scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in L’Orignal on January 15, 2024.

Once again, on November 30, 2024, shortly after 11:15 p.m., officers in Clarence – Rockland initiated an impaired driving investigation after a motorist failed to stop for a stop sign and struck a tree. During the investigation an Approved Screening Device (ASD) was used, and the driver failed.

The driver was arrested for impaired driving and brought to detachment for further testing. The driver passed subsequent testing, avoiding a Criminal Code operation while impaired charge, but was still within the provincial warning range.

As a result of the investigation, a 59-year-old, from Ottawa, Ontario, had their driver’s licence suspended for 3 days and was charged under the Highway Traffic Act with:

  • Careless Driving

Motorist and residents are encouraged to call 911 when they see someone they believe may be driving while impaired by alcohol or drugs.

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Jason LAUZON-COUVILLON – Luring Child, Sexual Interference

(CLARENCE-ROCKLAND, ON) – The Russell County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has laid sex-related charges against a Clarence-Rockland resident.

On November 19, 2024, members of the Russell County OPP Crime Unit arrested an individual in relation to a child luring investigation.

Jason LAUZON-COUVILLON, age 36, from Clarence-Rockland, was charged under the Criminal Code (CC) with:

  • Sexual Interference
  • Luring a person under 16 years of age by means of telecommunication

The accused is to appear at the L’Orignal Court of Justice on December 18, 2024.

Police are attempting to identify any other possible victims of similar crimes. Anyone with any information regarding this investigation is being asked to contact Detective Constable Cory Tremblay at 613-443-4499 or toll free at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), where you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2000.

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Drug Bust – Mario Dubois

(CLARENCE-ROCKLAND, ON) – The OPP East Region Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) assisted by members of the Russell County Detachment completed another investigation with an arrest and seizure.

On July 26, 2024, the CSCU executed a search warrant in Rockland. Three individuals were arrested at scene and the following items were seized:

  • 17 grams of crack-cocaine
  • A debt list
  • 3 functional digital scales
  • $155 in Canadian Currency
  • Packaging material
  • A cell phone

As a result, Mario Dubois, from the City of Clarence-Rockland, Ontario, was charged under the Criminal Code (CC) and the Control Drug and Substance Act (CDSA) with:

  • Possession of a Schedule 1 Substance – Cocaine CDSA
  • Possession of a Schedule 1 Substance for the purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine CDSA
  • Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5000 – in Canada CC

The accused is to appear at the L’Orignal Court of Justice on August 21, 2024. The other arrested parties were released unconditionally.

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More Impaired Drivers Arrested

(CLARENCE – ROCKLAND & THE NATION, ON) – Members of the Russell County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested two motorists for impaired driving.

On June 22, 2024, shortly after 03:15 a.m., officers in Clarence – Rockland initiated an impaired driving investigation after a motorist attended the detachment with a vehicle that had noticeable damage to both the passenger and driver sides.

The driver was arrested for impaired driving and brought into detachment for further testing.

As a result of the investigation, 63-year-old, Gregory Perrin, from Ottawa, Ontario, was charged under the Criminal Code (CC) with:

  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus) CC
  • Operation while impaired – alcohol CC

Once again, on June 22, at approximately 10:30 p.m., officers responded to a report of a single vehicle collision on Lemieux Road in The Nation Township. After arriving on scene officers arrested the driver for impaired driving and brought him back to detachment for further testing.

As a result of the investigation, 59-year-old, Sylvain Lefebvre, of Bourget, Ontario, was charged under the Criminal Code (CC) with:

  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus) CC
  • Operation while impaired – alcohol CC

The motorists both received a 90-day driver’s licence suspension, and their vehicles were impounded for seven days.

Both are scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in L’Orignal at a later date.