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Embrun OPP Police Press Releases

Hudie Berdy GHEZEL – Break & Etner

(EMBRUN, ON) – A 20-year-old is facing multiple charges after the completion of a police investigation.

On March 6, 2025, at approximately 05:43 a.m., police responded to a call for service at a business in Embrun. During the investigation it was determined that a break and enter had occurred and that a large amount of jewellery was stolen.

On May 15, 2025, the accused was arrested following a comprehensive police investigation. Members of the Russell County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Detachment, with the support of the Long Sault OPP Forensic Identification Services, the OPP Community Street Crime Unit, and the Ottawa Police Service, collaborated in the investigation. Their coordinated efforts led to the successful identification and subsequent arrest of the individual in question.

As a result, Hudie Berdy GHEZEL of Ottawa has been charged under the Criminal Code with:

·        Break and Enter – commit indictable offence

·        Mischief Over $5,000

·        Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000

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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Drug Bust – Names Released

(EMBRUN, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) East Region Community Street Crime Unit has arrested two people for drug trafficking in Embrun.

Street Crime Unit members, assisted by members of the Russell County Detachment, executed a search warrant on Wednesday, November 13, 2024, at a residence on Notre Dame Street. They seized approximately 120 suspected methamphetamine pills and over a gram of suspected cocaine, as well as items typically associated with drug trafficking.

Two people were arrested at the scene.

Julie GOYETTE, age 50 of Ottawa is charged with two counts of possession of a Schedule 1 substance for the purpose of trafficking. This accused was turned over to Hawkesbury OPP and another police service on unrelated matters.

Madeleine ETHIER, age 57 of Russell Township, has been charge with possession of a Schedule 1 substance for the purpose of trafficking. This accused has been released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in L’Orignal on December 4, 2024.

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Anick Lachapelle – Drunk Driving

(EMBRUN, ON) – Members of the Russell County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested a motorist for impaired driving.

On August 31, 2024, at approximately 2:30 p.m., officers in Embrun received a traffic complaint from a member of the public who stated following a black Chevy pickup truck that was swerving all over the road and hitting the curb. Officers located the vehicle shortly after and the driver was arrested for impaired operation.

The driver was transported to the Embrun OPP Detachment for further testing and failed with her blood alcohol concentration being nearly 5 times the legal limit.  

As a result of the investigation, Anick Lachapelle, from Embrun, was charged under the Criminal Code and Highway Traffic Act with:

  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
  • Operation while impaired – alcohol
  • Adult novice driver – blood alcohol concentration above zero
  • Drive motor vehicle – no licence

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 September 25, 2024.