Head Clara Maria – Goderich Free Press

(HEAD-CLARA-MARIA TWP., ON.) – The Upper Ottawa Valley (UOV) Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Crime Unit has arrested two people in relation to an incident in Head-Clara-Maria Township.

It took place on June 24, 2024, near Stonecliffe. The OPP was advised of a confrontation that had taken place in which a firearm was allegedly pointed at people.

With the assistance of the OPP Tactics and Rescue Unit and the Emergency Response Team a warrant was executed at a residence in the area on June 26, 2024. As a result, two people were arrested.

Paul FARRELL, 56 years old, and Nancy VOROS, 59 years old, both of Head-Clara-Maria Township have each been charged with two counts of assault with a weapon, as well as unauthorized possession of a firearm.

VOROS is also charged with two counts of pointing a firearm.

Both accused were released and are scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Pembroke on July 30, 2024.

(HEAD CLARA MARIA TWP., ON.) – The Upper Ottawa Valley (UOV) Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested one person in relation to drug trafficking after a traffic hazard complaint on Highway #17 in Head Clara Maria Township.

On March 27, 2024, just after 1:30 a.m., OPP received a call about a traffic hazard on Highway #17 in Head Clara Maria Township. Police located the vehicle and lone occupant, they were arrested and transported to detachment for further testing.

Robin MOULTON, 54 years old, of Minto, New Brunswick has been charged with impaired operation, possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking as well as trafficking in schedule I substance. The accused remains in custody. Their next court appearance is scheduled at the Ontario Court of Justice in Pembroke on April 4, 2024.

As a result of the initial investigation a CDSA warrant was executed with the assistance of the UOV Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau (OCEB), the Provincial Asset Forfeiture Unit (PAFU), Biker Enforcement Unit (BEU) and Forensic Identification Service (FIS) which resulted in the seizure of approximately 125 Kg of crystal methamphetamine (estimated street value of $7.5 million dollars). Also seized was a prohibited firearm, suppressor, Canadian currency and a motor vehicle.

The investigation is continuing.