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Bradyn ANDERSON – Aggravated Assault, Etc.

(Pembroke, ON) – An individual wanted on an arrest warrant for a serious incident in Pembroke, was located and arrested by the ROPE squad (OPP).

Quinton Racine, a 26-year-old male, from Westmeath was located and arrested just after 11:45 am on February 9, 2025 at an address in Pembroke.

The accused will remain in custody and will appear for a bail hearing in the Ontario Court of Justice, in Pembroke on February 10, 2025.

As a result of the investigation, an arrest warrant has now been issued for Bradyn ANDERSON, age 22 of Waltham, Quebec. who faces the Criminal Code charges of:

·      Assault with a weapon – section 267(a)

·      Aggravated assault – section 268

·      Forcible confinement – section 279(2)

·      Disguise with intent – section 351(2)

·      Mischief – section 430

If you see this individual DO NOT APPROACH. Call 911 immediately. If you have any information on the individual or the home invasion, call the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 and refer to incident E250153958

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Violent Home Invasion – Suspects At Large

(PEMBROKE, ON) – The Upper Ottawa Valley (UOV) Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating a home invasion which left one person with serious injuries.

The incident took place on January 21, 2025, at approximately 8:00 a.m. on Pembroke Street West in Pembroke. Three men broke into the home and the victim was assaulted with blunt objects. The victim was transported to a local hospital and later transferred to an Ottawa-area trauma centre with serious, non-life-threatening injuries. It is believed this was a targeted incident and there is no risk to the general public.

Police are seeking assistance from the public to help identity three persons of interest. One individual was wearing light blue pants, a plaid hooded jacket, and carrying a black and yellow tool bag. A second individual was wearing a black hoodie and a tan vest. The third person was wearing black pants, a black hoodie and carrying a black and grey Champion brand backpack. All three individuals were wearing ski masks.        

The investigation is continuing with the assistance of OPP’s Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) and Renfrew County Crime Unit. Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Upper Ottawa Valley OPP at 613-732-3332 or Pembroke/Renfrew County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or at www.valleytips.ca. 

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Kurtis ROGGIE – Drunk Driving

(PEMBROKE, ON) – An early morning traffic stop has resulted in a Criminal Code (CC) impaired driving charge for a Laurentian Valley Township resident. 

On January 17, 2025, at approximately 1:50 a.m., officers from the Upper Ottawa Valley (UOV) Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop on Trafalgar Road 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 Kurtis ROGGIE has been charged with the following Criminal Code (CC) offence:

  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration 80mg plus

The accused had their driver’s licence suspended for 90 days and the vehicle was towed and impounded for seven days. The accused was released to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Pembroke on February 18, 2025.

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More Impaired Drivers Arrested – Names Released

(PEMBROKE, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) 2024 Festive R.I.D.E. (Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere) campaign commenced on November 21, 2024, and continued until January 1, 2025. During the sixth week of the campaign from December 26 to January 1, 2025, officers from the Upper Ottawa Valley Detachment of the OPP conducted 33 RIDE checks throughout the detachment area.

A 41-year-old resident of Whitewater Region (WWR) was charged after encountering a RIDE check in WWR at approximately 8:30 p.m. on December 31, 2024. 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 Jose CRUZ OVALLE has been charged with the following Criminal Code (CC) offence:

•          Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration 80mg plus

The accused was released and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice on January 27, 2025. The accused also had their driver’s licence suspended for 90 days and their vehicle was towed and impounded for seven days.

In addition to the Festive RIDE program results, officers charged a Renfrew resident after a single-vehicle rollover collision on Greenwood Road in Laurentian Valley Township (TLV) on December 30, 2024. Police responded to the collision at approximately 7:30 p.m., both the driver and passenger were not seriously injured.  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 20-year-old Ryan RYE has been charged with the following CC, Highway Traffic Act (HTA) and Liquor Licence Control Act (LLCA) offences:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol
  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration 80mg plus
  • Class G1 licence holder unaccompanied by a qualified driver
  • Novice driver BAC above zero
  • Driving motor vehicle with liquor

The accused was released and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice on January 27, 2025. The accused also had their driver’s licence suspended for 90 days and their vehicle was towed and impounded for seven days. 

On December 30, 2024, at approximately 9:30 p.m., police responded after a report of a possible single vehicle crash in Bonnechere Valley Township (BVT). Police located the involved vehicle and driver on Sutherland Road and investigation found that no collision had occurred. 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 30-year-old William James SUTHERLAND of BVT has been charged with the following 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 on January 15, 2025. The accused also had their driver’s licence suspended for 90 days and their vehicle was towed and impounded for seven days. 

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Boris GUIDOS – Drunk Driving

(PEMBROKE, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) 2024 Festive R.I.D.E. (Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere) campaign commenced on November 21, 2024, and continued until January 1, 2025. During the fifth week of the campaign from December 19 to December 25, 2024, officers from the Upper Ottawa Valley Detachment of the OPP conducted 14 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 20, 2024, at approximately 3:40 a.m., members of the UOV OPP responded to a report of an oddly parked vehicle along Highway 17 in Whitewater Region. Police seized open alcohol from the vehicle and as part of the investigation a Roadside Screening Device was utilized.  The driver was transported to the detachment for further testing.

As a result of this incident 47-year-old Boris GUIDOS of Ottawa has been charged with the following Criminal Code (CC) offences:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol
  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration 80mg plus
  • Having care or control of a motor vehicle with an open container of liquor

The accused was released and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice on January 21, 2025. The accused also had their driver’s licence suspended for 90 days and their vehicle was towed and impounded for seven days. 

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More Impaired Drivers

(PEMBROKE, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) 2024 Festive R.I.D.E. (Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere) campaign commenced on November 21, 2024, and will continue until January 1, 2025. During the fourth week of the campaign from December 12 to December 18, 2024, officers from the Upper Ottawa Valley Detachment of the OPP conducted 11 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 December 15, 2024, at approximately 10:15 a.m., members of the UOV OPP responded to a single vehicle rollover collision on Spring Creek Road at Highway 41 in Bonnechere Valley Township. The driver was taken to hospital by ambulance with minor injuries. As part of the investigation a Roadside Screening Device was utilized.   

As a result of this incident 28-year-old Moawiya BENHMUDA of Mississauga, Ontario 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 on December 31, 2024. The accused also had their driver’s licence suspended for 90 days and their vehicle was towed and impounded for seven days. 

On December 16, 2024, at approximately 9:00 p.m., members of the UOV OPP responded after a possible impaired driver was reported in the City of Pembroke. A short time later, police located and stopped the vehicle on MacKay Street in Pembroke. Suspected cocaine and methamphetamines were seized by police. The driver was taken into custody and further testing was conducted by a Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) officer at the detachment. Two passengers in the vehicle were also arrested in connection with the drug offences.

As a result of this incident 26-year-old Cassidy CAVERLEY of Deep River, 38-year-old Nigel REIS of Petawawa, and 28-year-old Brooke LAVERDURE-ORR of Collingwood have each been charged with following Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) offences:

  • Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine – two counts
  • Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – methamphetamine

REIS faces an additional charge under the Criminal Code (CC) of failing to comply with probation.

LAVERDURE-ORR faces additional charges under the CC and Highway Traffic Act (HTA):

  • Operation while impaired – drugs
  • Failure to comply with release order – two counts
  • Resist peace officer
  • Driving while under suspension

CAVERLEY and REIS were both released to attend the Ontario Court of Justice in Pembroke on January 6 and 7, 2025, respectively.

LAVERDURE-ORR was held for a bail hearing and remains in custody until their next appearance at the Ontario Court of Justice in Pembroke on January 19, 2025. The accused also had their driver’s licence suspended for 90 days and their vehicle was towed and impounded for seven days.  

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RIDE Results

(PEMBROKE, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) 2024 Festive R.I.D.E. (Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere) campaign commenced on November 21, 2024, and will continue until January 1, 2025. During the third week of the campaign from December 5 to December 11, 2024, officers from the Upper Ottawa Valley Detachment of the OPP conducted 12 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 five drivers with impaired driving-related offences during the week.

On December 5, 2024, at approximately 3:45 a.m., members of the UOV OPP responded to a single vehicle collision on Highway 60 in Algonquin Park after a car struck a guard rail. The driver, who was the lone occupant, was not seriously injured and taken to hospital by paramedics for assessment. During the investigation a quantity of suspected fentanyl was seized by police. The driver was taken into custody and transported to the detachment for further testing by a Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) officer.  

As a result of this incident 29-year-old Michael ASHAWASEGA of Pickerel, Ontario has been charged with the following Criminal Code (CC), Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) and Highway Traffic Act (HTA) offences:

  • Operation while impaired – drugs
  • Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – fentanyl
  • Fail to comply with probation order
  • Drive motor vehicle – no licence

The accused was held for a bail hearing and remains in custody until their next appearance at the Ontario Court of Justice on December 18, 2024. The accused also had their driver’s licence suspended for 90 days and their vehicle was towed and impounded for seven days. 

On December 7, 2024, at approximately 7:00 a.m. members of the UOV OPP responded to a single vehicle collision on Highway 17 near Beladair Road in Laurentian Hills after an SUV left the roadway and struck trees. The driver and two passengers were not injured. A quantity of cannabis and unmarked cigarettes were seized by police. The driver was taken into custody and transported to the detachment for further testing by a Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) officer.  

As a result of this incident a 15-year-old young person from Cornwall, Ontario has been charged with the following CC, HTA, Tobacco Tax Act (TTA), Cannabis Control Act (CCA) and Compulsory Automobile Insurance Act (CAIA) offences:

  • Operation while impaired – drugs
  • Take motor vehicle without consent
  • Drive motor vehicle – no licence
  • Possess unmarked cigarettes
  • Person under 19 years – possess cannabis
  • Fail to surrender permit for motor vehicle
  • Fail to have insurance card
  • Have care or control of a vehicle with cannabis readily available
  • Careless driving

The accused was released to a family member and will appear in Youth Court at the Ontario Court of Justice in Pembroke at a later date.  The accused also had their driver’s licence suspended for 90 days and the vehicle was towed and impounded for seven days. 

On December 7, 2024, at approximately 3:30 p.m. members of the UOV OPP responded to a single vehicle collision on Kartuzy Road in Madawaska Valley Township after a passenger vehicle left the roadway and struck guardrails and a tree. The driver was the lone occupant and was not injured. 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 50-year-old Jakub KULINSKI of Oakville, Ontario has been charged with the following CC offence:

·          Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration 80mg plus

The accused was released and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice on January 8, 2025. The accused also had their driver’s licence suspended for 90 days and their vehicle was towed and impounded for seven days. 

On December 10, 2024, at approximately 7:30 p.m., members of the UOV OPP responded to a vehicle stuck in the ditch on Doran Road in Petawawa. 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 the incident 52-year-old Kirk FLOOD of Milton, Ontario has been charged with the following CC offence:

·          Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration 80mg plus

The accused was released and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice on January 7, 2025. The accused also had their driver’s licence suspended for 90 days. 

On December 11, 2024, at approximately 2:00 p.m., members of the UOV OPP responded after a possible impaired driver was reported at the Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation (AOPFN). Police located the vehicle and driver 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 of this incident 36-year-old Mary Beth COMMANDA of AOPFN has been charged with the following 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 on January 8, 2025. The accused also had their driver’s licence suspended for 90 days and their vehicle was towed and impounded for seven days. 

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More Impaired Drivers

(PEMBROKE, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) 2024 Festive R.I.D.E. (Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere) campaign commenced on November 21, 2024, and will continue until January 1, 2025. During the second week of the campaign from November 28 to December 4, 2024, officers from the Upper Ottawa Valley Detachment of the OPP conducted 24 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 December 1, 2024, at approximately 12:50 a.m., members of the UOV OPP initiated a traffic stop on Pembroke Street East in the Township of Laurentian Valley (TLV). The driver was taken into custody and transported to the detachment for further testing by a Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) officer.

As a result of this incident Hunter GODIN, age 19 of TLV, has been charged with the following Criminal Code (CC) and Highway Traffic Act (HTA) offences:

  • Operation while impaired – drugs
  • Drive without proper rear light – motor vehicle

The accused was released and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice on January 7, 2025. The accused also had their driver’s licence suspended for 90 days and their vehicle was towed and impounded for seven days. 

At short time later on December 1, 2024, at approximately 3:00 a.m., members of the UOV OPP responded to a vehicle stuck in the ditch in Whitewater Region (WWR). No 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 Sierra Anne EMBURY, age 43 of WWR, has been charged with the following CC, HTA and Compulsory Automobile Insurance Act (CAIA) offences:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol
  • Failure or refusal to comply with demand
  • Use plate not authorized for vehicle
  • Operate a motor vehicle without insurance

The accused was released and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice on December 30, 2024. The accused also had their driver’s licence suspended for 90 days and their vehicle was towed and impounded for seven days. 

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Pedestrian Struck By Bus

(PEMBROKE, ON) – The Upper Ottawa Valley (UOV) Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating a collision that sent a pedestrian to hospital with serious injuries.

On December 3, 2024, at approximately 3:00 p.m., officers responded to a single vehicle collision involving a school bus and a pedestrian near the intersection of Carmody Street and Everett Street in Pembroke. The school bus driver and student passengers were not injured.

Everett Street is currently closed between Somerset Street and Eganville Road as the investigation continues. Updates will be provided as further information becomes available. 

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More Impaired Drivers

(PEMBROKE, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) 2024 Festive R.I.D.E. (Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere) campaign commenced on November 21, 2024, and will continue until January 1, 2025. During the first week of the campaign from November 21-27, 2024, officers from the Upper Ottawa Valley Detachment of the OPP conducted 34 RIDE checks throughout the detachment area.

A 26-year-old resident of Eganville is facing charges after encountering a RIDE check in the City on Pembroke at approximately 4:00 a.m. on November 24, 2024. 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 Jimmy WEMIGWANS 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 on December 17, 2024. The accused also had their driver’s licence suspended for 90 days and their vehicle was towed and impounded for seven days. 

In addition to the Festive RIDE program results, officers charged a Laurentian Valley resident after a traffic stop was initiated at approximately 11:45 p.m. on November 21, 2024, on River Road in 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 incident 26-year-old Brodie WITTIG has been charged with the following CC and Highway Traffic Act (HTA) offences:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol
  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration 80mg plus
  • Driver without proper rear light – motor vehicle            

The accused was released and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice on December 23, 2024. The accused also had their driver’s licence suspended for 90 days and their vehicle was towed and impounded for seven days.

On November 23, 2024, at approximately 1:45 a.m. members of the UOV OPP responded to a report of a possible impaired driver in the Town of Petawawa. Officers located the vehicle, but it failed to stop and officers did not pursue for public safety reasons. A short time later the vehicle and driver were located parked on Portage Road in Petawawa. The driver was taken into custody and transport to the detachment for testing. Cannabis and alcohol were found in the vehicle and seized by police during this investigation.

As a result of this investigation 31-year-old Ahmad Arosto ASSADI of Ottawa has been charged with the following CC, Cannabis Control Act (CCA) and Liquor Licence and Control Act (LLCA) offences:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
  • Failure or refusal to comply with demand
  • Flight from peace officer
  • Have care or control of vehicle with cannabis readily available
  • Have care or control of a motor vehicle with liquor readily available

The accused was released and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice on December 17, 2024. The accused also had their driver’s licence suspended for 90 days and their vehicle was towed and impounded for seven days.

On November 23, 2024, at approximately 2:45 p.m. an off-duty member of the UOV OPP reported a possible impaired driver in the Town of Petawawa. Officers located the vehicle in Petawawa and as part of the investigation a Roadside Screening Device was utilized. The driver was transported to the detachment for further testing. 

As a result of this incident 40-year-old Lindsay WELLING of Petawawa has been charged with the following 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 on December 23, 2024. The accused also had their driver’s licence suspended for 90 days and their vehicle was towed and impounded for seven days.

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Justin HUNT Was Arrested

(PEMBROKE, ON) – Members of the Upper Ottawa Valley (UOV) Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged an individual after an investigation into false 9-1-1 calls to police.  

As a result of the investigation, on November 19, 2024, UOV OPP arrested and charged Justin HUNT, age 29 of Pembroke, with public mischief contrary to the Criminal Code (CC). 

The accused was released and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Pembroke on December 16, 2024. 

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Deborah GOVIER – Fraud

(PEMBROKE, ON) – A Belleville resident is facing fraud-related charges after a criminal investigation was launched in February 2024.

The Upper Ottawa Valley (UOV) Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) began investigating after staff at a business in Pembroke reported fraudulent transactions. An investigation found that the business sustained over $30,000 in losses over a period of several months.  

As a result of this investigation 66-year-old Deborah GOVIER was arrested on November 19, 2024, and charged with the following Criminal Code (CC) offences:

  • Fraud over $5000
  • Possession of property obtained by crime over $5000

The accused was released to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Pembroke on December 17, 2024.

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Gage CANNING Was Arrested

(PEMBROKE, ON) – A Pembroke resident is facing Criminal Code (CC) impaired driving charges after a traffic stop in the Upper Ottawa Valley (UOV) Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Detachment area.

On the evening of November 14, 2024, members of the UOV OPP responded to a report of a possible impaired driver in the City of Pembroke. At approximately 9:00 p.m. officers located the vehicle in the area of the Pembroke Marina and a traffic stop was conducted. The driver was taken into custody for impaired driving and transported to the detachment for further testing where readings in excess of three times the legal blood alcohol limit were obtained. Police also seized stolen licence plates during the course of the investigation. 

As a result of this incident 26-year-old Gage CANNING has been charged with the following CC, Highway Traffic Act (HTA) and Compulsory Automobile Insurance Act (CAIA) offences:

·        Operation while impaired – alcohol

·        Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration 80mg plus

·        Possession of property obtained by crime under $5000

·        Use plate not authorized for vehicle

·        Drive motor vehicle – no permit

·        Operate a motor vehicle without insurance

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 December 17, 2024.

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Brent DERION Was Arrested Again

(PEMBROKE, ON) – One individual is facing Criminal Code (CC) and Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) charges after drug seizures in the City of Pembroke.      

The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) East Region Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), assisted by OPP’s Emergency Response Team (ERT), Canine Unit and members the Upper Ottawa Valley OPP, executed a warrant on November 6, 2024, in the 300 block of Mary Street in Pembroke.

Police seized suspected hydromorphone and methamphetamine, a cell phone, and approximately $6000 in cash.

As a result of this investigation 43-year-old Brent DERION of no fixed address is charged with the following CC and CDSA offences:

  • Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – hydromorphone
  • Possession of a schedule I substance – methamphetamine
  • Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime over $5000
  • Fail to comply with probation order
  • Breach of recognizance – two counts

The accused was held for a bail hearing and remains in custody until their next appearance at the Ontario Court of Justice in Pembroke on November 13, 2024.

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School Bus Collision

(PEMBROKE, ON) – A school bus driver has been charged after a two-vehicle collision in Pembroke involving a school bus and passenger vehicle.

Members of the Upper Ottawa Valley (UOV) Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were called to the collision at the intersection of Pembroke Street East and William Street just before 4:00 p.m. on October 30, 2024.   

The school bus, which was northbound on William Street, collided with a minivan as it attempted to cross Pembroke Street East. In addition to the driver, there were 14 elementary school-aged students on the school bus. Renfrew County Paramedics attended the scene and medically cleared all the occupants. The occupants of the minivan were not injured, and it was towed from the scene.

As a result of this incident the school bus driver, a 66-year-old from Pembroke, was charged with failing to yield to traffic on a through highway under the Highway Traffic Act (HTA).