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Beauceville OPP Pembroke Police Press Releases

Pascal GOSSELIN-PAQUET Was Arrested – Details Released

(PEMBROKE, ON.) – The Upper Ottawa Valley (UOV) detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a driver with impaired after a complaint at a local business.

On September 17, 2025, just before 11:30 p.m., OPP officers were called to a local business on Pembroke St. west in the City of Pembroke. Police attended and spoke to the person at their vehicle. As part of the investigation a Roadside Screening Device was utilized, and the driver was transported to the detachment for further testing.

Pascal GOSSELIN-PAQUET, 38 years old, of Beauceville was charged with impaired operation.

The accused had their driver’s licence suspended for 90 days and the vehicle was towed and impounded for seven days. They were released to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Pembroke on October 20, 2025. 

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Killaloe OPP Pembroke Police Press Releases

Nicholas DENMAN – Impaired Driving

(KILLALOE-HAGARTY-RICHARDS TWP., ON.) – The Upper Ottawa Valley (UOV) detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a driver with impaired after a single vehicle rollover.

On September 15, 2025, just after 6:30 p.m., OPP officers were advised of a vehicle in the ditch after it had rolled over on Round Lake Rd. in the Township of Killaloe-Hagarty-Richards. The lone person in the vehicle suffered very minor injuries and was not transported to a local hospital. As part of the investigation a Roadside Screening Device was utilized, and the driver was transported to the detachment for further testing.

Nicholas DENMAN, 34 years old, of Pembroke was charged with impaired operation.

The accused had their driver’s licence suspended for 90 days and the vehicle was towed and impounded for seven days. They were released to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Pembroke on October 20, 2025. 

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Ottawa Police Service Pembroke Renfrew

Manhunt Over After Serious Sexual Assault

(RENFREW, ON) – An arrest has been made in a recent serious sexual assault in Renfrew.

On Thursday, August 28, 2025, a woman reported that she had been held against her will and sexually assaulted. The woman also indicated that the male, who was known to her, was in possession of a handgun.

The incident prompted a massive search of the area by members of the Renfrew Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), the OPP Emergency Response Team, the Canine Unit and the Tactics and Rescue Unit. A shelter in place was issued for the immediate area until officers determined that the male had fled.

On Tuesday, September 9, 2025, the 28-year-old male was located and arrested by Ottawa Police and was transported to the Ontario Court of Justice in Pembroke. There he was officially charged with:

  • Assault
  • Assault with a weapon
  • Sexual assault
  • Forcible confinement
  • Overcoming resistance by attempting to choke, suffocate or strangle
  • Pointing a firearm
  • Uttering threats to cause death or bodily harm – two counts
  • Criminal harassment – threatening conduct
  • Intimidation
  • Intimidation – uses threats of violence
  • Mischief
  • Obstruct a peace officer
  • Fail to comply with a release order – two counts

The identity of the accused cannot be released in order to protect the identity of the victim.

The accused remains in custody, with a bail hearing scheduled to continue in Pembroke on September 26, 2025.

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OPP Pembroke Police Press Releases

Impaired Drivers: WATERHOUSE, FINLEY, BAGSHAW, WALSH & ALBERT

(PEMBROKE, ON.) – The Upper Ottawa Valley (UOV) detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged five drivers with impaired related charges within a span of five days.

On August 20, 2025, just after 7:00 p.m., OPP received a traffic complaint on Highway 60 in North Algona-Wilberforce Township. The vehicle was located a short time after. As part of the investigation a Roadside Screening Device was utilized, and the driver was transported to the detachment for further testing.

John WATERHOUSE, 29 years old, of Dundas was charged with impaired operation.

Then on August 22, 2025, just before 2:00 p.m., OPP received a traffic complaint of an erratic driver on Highway 60 in South Algonquin Township. The vehicle was reported to be all over the road and stopped at the Algonquin visitor center. Police attended and spoke to the driver.

Alexandra FINLEY, 49 years old, from Whitewater Region Township was charged with impaired operation, refusal to provide a sample as well as dangerous operation.

Later, on August 23, 2025, just before 11:30 p.m., OPP received information regarding a vehicle in the ditch in Laurentian Valley Township. As part of the investigation a Roadside Screening Device was utilized, and the driver was transported to the detachment for further testing.  

Maxmillian BAGSHAW, 45 years old, of Pincourt was charged with impaired operation.

On August 24, 2025, just after 9:00 p.m., OPP stopped a driver for speeding on Murphy Road in the Town of Petawawa. As part of the investigation a Roadside Screening Device was utilized, and the driver was then transported to the detachment for further testing.

Lynden WALSH, 30 years old, of Petawawa was charged with impaired operation as well as speeding.

Again, on August 24, 2025, just after 11:30 p.m., OPP responded to a report of a vehicle stopped in a live lane of traffic on Highway 60 in Madawaska Valley Township. The driver was transported to the detachment for further testing to be conducted.

Luke ALBERT, 20 years old, of Killaloe was charged with impaired operation.

Each of the accused had their driver’s licence suspended for 90 days and the vehicles were towed and impounded for seven days. They were released to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Pembroke at a later date. 

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OPP Pembroke Police Press Releases

More Impaired Drivers

(PEMBROKE, ON.) – The Upper Ottawa Valley (UOV) detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged three drivers with impaired related charges within a span of two days.

On July 26, 2025, just before 12:30 a.m., OPP received a report of a vehicle going off the roadway on Barron Canyon Rd. in the Town of Petawawa. The vehicle fled the scene shortly after. Police located the vehicle. As part of the investigation a Roadside Screening Device was utilized, and the driver was transported to the detachment for further testing.

Eric STOPA, 25 years old, of Pembroke was charged with impaired operation.

Then on July 27, 2025, just after 2:30 a.m., OPP received a traffic complaint of an erratic driver in North Algona-Wiberforce Township. The driver was located and transported to detachment for testing.

Steeve LADOUCEUR, 59 years old, from Oakville was charged with impaired operation.

Later, on July 27, 2025, just after 7:00 p.m., OPP received information regarding a possible intoxicated person operating a personal watercraft on a Madawaska Valley waterway. Police located the individual and the watercraft. 

Przemyslaw POZNANSKI, 45 years old, of OAKVILLE was charged with failure to provide a sample.

Each of the accused had their driver’s licence suspended for 90 days and the vehicles were towed and impounded for seven days. They were released to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Pembroke at a later date. 

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OPP Pembroke Police Press Releases

Johnathan WIESENBERG-MOSS Was Arrested

(PEMBROKE, ON.) – The Upper Ottawa Valley (UOV) detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a driver after multiple traffic complaints in the City of Pembroke.

On July 17, 2025, just before 11:30 p.m., OPP received multiple 911 calls about a vehicle on a road with the driver who appeared unconscious. Police located the vehicle, and driver. The driver was then transported to a local hospital by Renfrew County Paramedic Services. The driver was later transported to the detachment for further testing.

Johnathan WIESENBERG-MOSS, 42 years old, of Whitewater Region Township was charged with impaired operation as well as possession for the purpose of trafficking schedule II.

The accused had their driver’s licence suspended for 90 days and the vehicle was towed and impounded for seven days. They were released to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Pembroke on August 12, 2025. 

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OPP Pembroke Police Press Releases

Chase Involving Long Gun – 3 Arrested

(PEMBROKE, ON) – Three people have been arrested and charged with multiple criminal offences after police received a call of a person chasing someone with a long gun in a residential area of the City of Pembroke.

On July 9, 2025, shortly after 10:00 p.m., members of the Upper Ottawa Valley Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a weapons call in the area of Victoria Street in Pembroke.

Police engaged in a short foot pursuit which resulted in the arrest of three people. During the incident a firearm, and ammunition were located and seized, along with suspected methamphetamine, ecstasy, fentanyl, and drug paraphernalia.

As a result of the investigation, 38-year-old Nigel REIS has been charged with the following Criminal Code (CC) and Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) offences:

·        Possession of weapon for dangerous purpose

·        Possession of a loaded, prohibited, or restricted firearm

·        Possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm with ammunition

·        Careless use of firearm

·        Carry concealed weapon.

·        Unauthorized possession of a firearm

·        Possession of a prohibited device or ammunition

·        Possession of firearm contrary to prohibition order – two counts

·        Utter threats to cause death or bodily harm

·        Possession of a schedule lll substance and,

·        Fail to comply with probation order – two counts.

As a result of the investigation, 38-year-old Corey POPKIE has been charged with the following CC and CDSA offences:

·        Possession of a weapon for dangerous purpose

·        Possession of a prohibited device or ammunition and,

·        Possession of schedule l substance – four counts.

As a result of the investigation, 29-year-old Bejamin Dalton LECLAIRE has been charged with the following CC and CDSA offences:

·        Failure to comply with release conditions – two counts, and,

·        Possession of a schedule l substance.

Police also seized a motor vehicle, bicycle and other items reported in earlier thefts and are continuing to investigate. There were no reported injuries in this incident.

All accused remain in custody pending a bail court hearing at the Ontario Court of Justice located in Pembroke on July 10, 2025.

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OPP Pembroke Police Press Releases

Brian BAXTER – Child Sexual Assault

(PEMBROKE, ON) -The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has arrested an individual in connection with multiple sexual offences in Pembroke.

In early June, the Upper Ottawa Valley (UOV) Crime Unit launched an investigation following allegations that a Pembroke resident engaged in inappropriate sexual conduct involving youth under the age of 16.

On Thursday, July 3, 2025, as a result of the investigation, Brian BAXTER, age 75 of Pembroke, was arrested and charged with the following Criminal Code offences:

  • Sexual Interference – two counts
  • Sexual assault on a person under 16 years of age – two counts

The accused remains in custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Pembroke on Tuesday, July 8, 2025.

A sexual offence can be reported to police no matter how long ago it happened. Anyone who has any information about this investigation or believes they may have been a victim of a similar incident is encouraged to contact the UOV Crime Unit at 1-888-310-1122. If you wish to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or ontariocrimestoppers.ca.

Victim Services of Renfrew County is available to provide assistance to anyone who has experienced a sexual offence. They can be reached at 613-649-2852 or toll free at 1-877-568-5730. In an emergency, call 9-1-1.

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OPP Pembroke Police Press Releases

Christopher MILARCHUK – Assault

(PEMBROKE, ON) – One person has been arrested and charged with assault after a late evening dispute.

On June 22, 2025, shortly before 10:00 p.m., members of the Upper Ottawa Valley Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to an assault on Victoria Street in the city of Pembroke. The victim was taken to hospital by paramedics with minor injuries.

As a result of the investigation, 54-year-old Christopher MILARCHUK of Pembroke has been charged with the Criminal Code offence of assault.

The accused was released and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice located in Pembroke on July 28, 2025. 

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OPP Pembroke Police Press Releases

3 More Impaired Drivers Arrested

(PEMBROKE, ON.) – The Upper Ottawa Valley (UOV) detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged three drivers with impaired following a traffic complaint.  

On June 5, 2025, just after 2:00 p.m., OPP received information regarding a vehicle in the line of traffic coming through the road detour that was in place due to a previous serious collision. As part of the investigation a Roadside Screening Device was utilized, and the driver was transported to the detachment for further testing.

As a result, Chanelle KENNEDY, 34 years old, of Deep River was charged with impaired operation.

Second, On June 8, 2025, just after 1:00 a.m., a complaint was received of a person who left a local establishment and left in a vehicle. The vehicle was located by police a short time later on Pembroke St. E. in the City of Pembroke. The driver was transported to detachment for further testing.

Alexander HOWIE, 26 years old, of Almonte was charged with impaired operation.

Also on June 8, 2025, just after 6:00 p.m., OPP were notified of a single vehicle collision on Palmer Rapids Rd. in Brundell-Lyndoch-Raglan Twp. upon arrival the driver was identified. As part of the investigation a Roadside Screening Device was utilized, and the driver was transported to the detachment for further testing.

John MAYHEW, 52 years old, of Brundell-Lyndoch-Raglan Twp. Was charged with impaired operation.

All of the accused had their driver’s licence suspended for 90 days and the vehicles were towed and impounded for seven days. The accused persons were released to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Pembroke at a later date.

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OPP Pembroke Police Press Releases

4 More Impaired Drivers Arrested

(PEMBROKE, ON.) – The Upper Ottawa Valley (UOV) detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged four drivers with impaired related charges within a week

On May 23, 2025, just after 11:00 a.m., OPP received a traffic complaint on Highway 17. Police located the vehicle. The driver was transported to detachment to complete further tests.

Richard KOHLI, 59 years old, of Niagara Falls was charged with impaired operation.

Then on May 24, 2025, just before 11:30 a.m., OPP received another traffic complaint of an erratic driver. The vehicle was located in the parking lot of a business on Pembroke St. E.

Rejean LEVESQUE, 77 years old, from the Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation was charged with failure to provide a sample.

Next, on May 28, 2025, just after 12:00 p.m., OPP received another traffic complaint for a possible impaired driver on Highway 17. The vehicle was located a short time later. As part of the investigation a Roadside Screening Device was utilized, and the driver was transported to the detachment for further testing.

As a result, Shawn PATTERSON, 56 years old, from Pembroke was charged with impaired operation.

Finally, on May 30, 2025, just after 10:30 p.m., OPP received information regarding a vehicle driving recklessly in Killaloe. Police later located a vehicle matching the description on Winnie Rd. The driver was transported to detachment for further testing. 

Daniel McCAFFREY, 55 years old, of Wilno was charged with impaired operation and failure to provide a sample.

Each of the accused had their driver’s licence suspended for 90 days and the vehicles were towed and impounded for seven days. They were released to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Pembroke at a later date. 

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OPP Pembroke Police Press Releases

4 Vehicle Collision – Daniel HUDSON Arrested

(PEMBROKE, ON) – A local driver is facing Criminal Code (CC) charges after a four-vehicle collision in the Upper Ottawa Valley (UOV) Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Detachment area.

On May 16, 2025, at approximately 11:35 a.m., the UOV OPP responded to a collision involving four vehicles on Pembroke Street West in the City of Pembroke. Investigation found that the vehicle was eastbound on Pembroke Street West near Victoria Street when it lost control and struck three other vehicles and a building. One of the vehicles that was struck also collided with a light pole. No serious injuries were reported. 

As part of the investigation a Roadside Screening Device was utilized, and the driver was transported to the detachment for further testing. 

As a result of this incident 47-year-old Daniel HUDSON of Petawawa has been charged with the following CC offences:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol
  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration 80mg plus

The accused had their driver’s licence suspended for 90 days and their vehicle was towed and impounded for seven days. The accused was released and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Pembroke on June 10, 2025. 

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OPP Pembroke Police Press Releases

Meth Bust – Melissa SEVERIN

(PEMBROKE, ON) – A Petawawa resident is facing charges after an impaired driving investigation resulted in the seizure of suspected methamphetamines.  

On May 12, 2025, at approximately 11:30 p.m. members of the Upper Ottawa Valley (UOV) Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a suspicious vehicle with occupants parked at a location on John Street in the City of Pembroke. Officers attended the area and located the vehicle. Upon speaking with the driver police entered into an impaired driving investigation. The driver was taken into custody, and testing was conducted by a Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) officer at the detachment. A quantity of suspected methamphetamine was seized during the investigation.  

As a result of this investigation 38-year-old Melissa SEVERIN has been charged with the following Criminal Code (CC) and Controlled Drugs Substances Act (CDSA) offences:

·        Operation while impaired – drugs

·        Possession of a schedule I substance – methamphetamine

The accused had their driver’s licence suspended for 90 days and their vehicle was towed and impounded for seven days. The accused was released to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Pembroke on June 9, 2025.  

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OPP Pembroke Police Press Releases

SIU Invokes Madate Again! #FilmThePolice #FTP

(PEMBROKE, ON) – The province’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU) has invoked its mandate following an incident in Pembroke.

On Tuesday, April 29, 2025, shortly before 1:00 p.m., officers with the Upper Ottawa Valley Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to reports of a male on Mary Street behaving erratically and entering the roadway on foot, posing a safety risk to themselves and others.

Officers located the male and took him into custody. He was then transported to hospital. The OPP was advised that night that the male had suffered a non-life-threatening injury during the interaction.

The SIU was notified of the incident and has invoked its mandate. As a result, the OPP will not be able to provide any further information. Any media inquiries related to the SIU investigation should be directed to [email protected].

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Derick SULLIVAN Arrested AGAIN!

(PEMBROKE, ON) – The Upper Ottawa Valley (UOV) Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has arrested a suspect after a theft of power tools in the City of Pembroke.

Between April 17 and April 20, 2025, a person entered a workshop and a business van on Lea St. in the City of Pembroke. Several tools were taken. During the investigation a suspect was identified.

On April 24, 2025, police located the individual and arrested them. When they were arrested a quantity of suspected fentanyl was located.

Derick SULLIVAN, 39 years old, of Pembroke was arrested and charged with theft under $5000, break out of a place, fail to comply with probation order and possession of a schedule I substance.

The accused remains in custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in the City of Pembroke on April 25, 2025.