Category: Pembroke

(PEMBROKE, ON) – An early morning traffic stop has resulted in Criminal Code (CC) impaired driving charges for an Arnprior resident. 

On January 12, 2026, at approximately 1:15 a.m., officers from the Upper Ottawa Valley (UOV) Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop on Cecelia Street in the City of Pembroke. 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 investigation 47-year-old Anthony AGBAERU has been charged with the following Criminal Code (CC) offence:

• 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 to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Pembroke on February 10, 2026.

(PEMBROKE, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) 2025 Festive R.I.D.E. (Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere) campaign commenced on November 20, 2025, and will continue until January 1, 2026. During the fourth week of the campaign from December 11 to December 17, 2025, officers from the Upper Ottawa Valley Detachment of the OPP conducted 25 RIDE checks throughout the detachment area.

A three-day driver’s license suspension was issued to a driver after a RIDE check in North Algona-Wilberforce Township on December 13, 2025. Beyond the RIDE checks, several other drivers were charged with impaired driving-related offences during the week. 

On December 14, 2025, at approximately 12:50 a.m., police investigated an occupied vehicle parked at the Meath Hill boat launch adjacent to Highway 17 in the Township of Whitewater Region (WWR). A Roadside Screening Device was utilized, and the driver was transported to the detachment for further testing.

As a result of this incident 40-year-old Amanda CLOSTRE of Cobden has been charged with the following Criminal Code (CC) offence:

·        Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration 80mg plus

On December 14, 2025, at approximately 6:45 p.m., police stopped a vehicle for speeding on Highway 41 in Bonnechere Valley Township. A Roadside Screening Device was utilized, and the driver was transported to the detachment for further testing.

As a result of this incident 43-year-old Lindsey PULLIN of Eganville has been charged with the following CC, Provincial Offences Act (POA), and Highway Traffic Act (HTA) offences:

·        Operation while impaired – alcohol

·        Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration 80mg plus

·        Breach of POA probation – three counts

·        Speeding 1-49 Km/h over posted limit

On December 14, 2025, at approximately 8:30 p.m., police responded to single vehicle collision on Highway 17 near Josie Lane in Laurentian Hills. The involved SUV left the roadway and struck a guardrail, no injuries were reported. A Roadside Screening Device was utilized, and the driver was transported to the detachment for further testing.

As a result of this incident 60-year-old John COLLINS of Thunder Bay has been charged with the following CC offences:

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

On December 16, 2025, at approximately 3:30 p.m., police stopped a vehicle for speeding on Highway 17 near Finnerty Road in WWR. The driver was taken into custody and transported to the detachment for testing.

As a result of this incident 28-year-old Benjamin LECUYER of Ottawa has been charged with the following CC, HTA, and Compulsory Automobile Insurance Act (CAIA) offences:

• Operation while impaired – alcohol
• Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration 80mg plus
• Drive motor vehicle – perform stunt excessive speed
• Speeding 50+ Km/h over posted limit
• Drive motor vehicle – no currently validated permit
• Fail to have insurance card

On December 16, 2025, at 7:50 p.m., police observed an SUV strike a traffic light pole at the intersection of Petawawa Boulevard and Limestone Trail in Petawawa. The vehicle continued driving and was stopped at short distance away. No injuries were reported as a result of the collision. A Roadside Screening Device was utilized, and the driver was transported to the detachment for further testing. Test results were more than double the legal blood alcohol limit.

As a result of this incident 63-year-old Cheryl PENNELL of Petawawa has been charged with the following CC offences:

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

All accused individuals were released and are scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Pembroke in the New Year. The accused drivers also had their driver’s licence suspended for 90 days and their vehicles were towed and impounded for seven days. 

(PEMBROKE, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) 2025 Festive R.I.D.E. (Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere) campaign commenced on November 20, 2025, and will continue until January 1, 2026. During the third week of the campaign from December 4 to December 10, 2025, officers from the Upper Ottawa Valley Detachment of the OPP conducted 35 RIDE checks throughout the detachment area.

During the RIDE checks drivers were found to be in full compliance with the law and no impaired driving or over 80mg charges were reported as a result of the RIDE campaign.

Despite the compliance at the RIDE checks, UOV OPP officers charged one driver with impaired driving-related offences during the week.

On December 7, 2025, at approximately 3:00 a.m., police responded to an incident at a residence in Killaloe-Hagarty-Richards Township. An individual at the scene had been driving a side-by-side ATV. A Roadside Screening Device was utilized, and the driver was transported to the detachment for further testing.

As a result of this incident 31-year-old Ryan VERCH has been charged with the following Criminal Code (CC) offences:

·        Operation while impaired – alcohol

·        Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration 80mg plus

The accused was released and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Pembroke on January 5, 2026. The accused also had their driver’s licence suspended for 90 days and their ATV was towed and impounded for 14 days. 

(PEMBROKE, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) 2025 Festive R.I.D.E. (Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere) campaign commenced on November 20, 2025, and will continue until January 1, 2026. During the first week of the campaign from November 20-26, 2025, officers from the Upper Ottawa Valley Detachment of the OPP conducted 35 RIDE checks throughout the detachment area.

During the RIDE checks drivers were found to be in full compliance with the law and no impaired driving or over 80mg charges were reported as a result of the RIDE campaign.

Despite the compliance at the RIDE checks, UOV OPP officers charged two drivers with impaired driving-related offences during the week.

On November 21, 2025, at approximately 2:50 p.m., police stopped a vehicle for speeding on B Line Road 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.

As a result of this incident 42-year-old Paul BOYLE of Brockville has been charged with the following Criminal Code (CC), Highway Traffic Act (HTA) and Compulsory Automobile Insurance Act (CAIA) offences:

·        Operation while impaired – alcohol

·        Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration 80mg plus

·        Drive motor vehicle perform stunt – excessive speed

·        Fail to have insurance card

The accused was released and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice on December 16, 2025. The accused also had their driver’s licence suspended for 90 days and their vehicle was towed and impounded for 14 days. 

On November 24, 2025, at approximately 12:45 a.m., members of the UOV OPP responded to a complaint of a parked vehicle blaring music on Wilson Avenue in the Town of Petawawa. The driver was arrested, and testing was conducted by a Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) officer at the detachment. 

As a result of this incident 24-year-old Nicholas HOLT of Pembroke has been charged with the following CC, HTA and Cannabis Control Act (CCA) offences:

• Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
• Possess more than one licence
• Have care and control of a vehicle with cannabis readily available

The accused was released and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice on December 29, 2025. The accused also had their driver’s licence suspended for 90 days and their vehicle was towed and impounded for seven days.

(PEMBROKE, ON.) – The Upper Ottawa Valley (UOV) Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has arrested five people following a break and enter into a business in the 800 block of Pembroke St. East in the City of Pembroke.

On Thursday, October 23, 2025, just after 2:00 a.m., OPP officers responded to a report of a break and enter at a local business. Prior to police arrival the suspects fled the scene. Shortly afterwards, the involved vehicle was located by the Renfrew OPP on Highway 17. It was stopped and five people in the vehicle fled on foot. The OPP Canine Unit and the Emergency Response Team responded to conduct a search. All five individuals were located, arrested and transported to the detachment.

Abdullmoez BACKAH, 18 years old from Ottawa, Fidely KAPEND, 18 years old from Alfred-Plantagenet, Zion TAHIAMALA-ATKINSON, 19 years old from Leaminton, Abdul TSHIBUYI, 21 years old from Ottawa, and a youth who cannot be named have all been jointly charged with several counts that include:

• Possession of property obtained by crime over $5000 – two counts
• Disguise with intent
• Obstruct peace officer
• Dangerous operation
• Break and enter a place to commit indictable offence
• Possession of property obtained by crime under $5000
• Mischief over $5000

TAHIAMALA-ATKINSON has also been charged with fail to comply with release order.

The youth was also charged with fail to comply with a sentence.

All parties were remanded in custody following bail hearings before the Ontario Court of Justice in Pembroke. They will have further court appearances at a later date.

As a result of the investigation police recovered over $20,000 worth of stolen fragrances.

If anyone has any information regarding this incident, they are asked to contact the UOV OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or valleytips.ca.

(PEMBROKE, ON.) – The Upper Ottawa Valley (UOV) detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has arrested three people following an incident near the downtown area of Pembroke.

On October 10, 2025, just before 7:00 p.m., OPP officers responded to a report of a gunshot on Victoria St. in the City of Pembroke. Police contained the residence and due to seriousness police took appropriate safety measures. The homeowner was called out of the residence. Police then entered the residence and located three other individuals who were detained. No injuries were reported or observed.

Two of the individuals detained were arrested on outstanding warrants. A third person was arrested for failing to comply with a release order. The fourth party was interviewed and released unconditionally. The investigation is still ongoing.

One party was released to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice at a later date. Two others remain in custody. They will appear by video before a Justice of the Peace on October 11, 2025.

If anyone has any information regarding this incident, they are asked to contact the UOV OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or contact Crime Stoppers @ 1-800-222-8477 or www.valleytips.ca

The parties will not be named to protect the victims as there is an intimate partner violence component to the incident. If you or someone you know is experiencing IPV, contact police or your local Ontario Victim Services branch to develop a safety plan.

(PEMBROKE, ON) – A new $50,000 reward is being offered for information in the disappearance of a missing Ottawa Valley woman.

Brianna TRAVERSEY was 29 years old when she was reported missing in Pembroke. The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) began investigating on Thursday, September 21, 2023, and officers conducted extensive interviews and multiple searches of the area. Last year, the OPP released a video appealing to the public and renewed the appeal this year on the second anniversary of her disappearance.

Though this remains a missing person investigation, foul play cannot be ruled out.

Brianna is described as:

• Female
• White
• Would now be 31 years old
• 5’8″ (173 cm)
• 120 lbs (54 kg)
• Shoulder length hair, possibly dyed brown or red
• Several tattoos on hands, arms and legs, including a breast cancer ribbon tattoo on left shoulder and a Betty Boop tattoo on her right calf

Visit x.com/OPP_ER/status/1837461784850006434 to view the video appeal.

The Government of the Province of Ontario is offering a $50,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the disappearance of Brianna TRAVERSEY.

Anyone with any information regarding the whereabouts of Brianna or what may have happened to her is urged to contact the dedicated tip line at 1-844-677-5010. Should you wish to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or ontariocrimestoppers.ca.