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Justin HUNT – Was Arrested

(PEMBROKE, ON) – The Upper Ottawa Valley (UOV) Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has laid charges following a complaint of an individual failing to pay for their meal at a downtown Pembroke restaurant. 

On the evening of October 25, 2024, UOV OPP officers responded to a restaurant on Pembroke Street West after a report of a customer who was attempting to leave without paying their bill. 

Officers attended and charged 29-year-old Justin HUNT of no fixed address with one count of food and lodging fraud under the Criminal Code (CC). The accused was released to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Pembroke on November 26, 2024. 

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Benjamin LUSH Was Arrested Again

(PEMBROKE, ON) – A 39-year-old Petawawa resident is facing multiple Criminal Code (CC) charges after the Upper Ottawa Valley (UOV) Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) investigated several thefts from unlocked vehicles and a break, enter and theft at a local business. 

On the morning of October 17, 2024, police were called to a break and enter at a clothing store on Howard Street in Pembroke. Entry was made to the store in the early morning hours and items stolen include a quantity of cash, electronics, clothing accessories and bracelets. Later that same morning police been investigating several reports of unlocked vehicles being entered during the overnight hours in the 500 block of Irving Street.  Items stolen from the vehicles included a gym bag, cash, shoes, sunglasses and earphones. 

Investigators determined the same individual was responsible for the incidents and on October 18, 2024, the OPP’s Community Street Crime Unit located and arrested the accused. 

As a result of this investigation 39-year-old Benjamin LUSH of Petawawa has been charged with the following CC offences:

·        Break and enter with intent to commit an indicatable offence

·        Theft under $5000

·        Mischief under $5000

·        Fail to comply with probation

·        Theft under $5000 from a motor vehicle – three counts

The accused was held for a bail hearing and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Pembroke on October 21, 2024. 

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More Impaired Drivers Arrested

(PEMBROKE, ON) – Three area residents are facing Criminal Code (CC) impaired driving charges after separate incidents in the Upper Ottawa Valley (UOV) Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Detachment area.

On the afternoon of October 11, 2024, members of the UOV OPP responded to a report of a possible impaired driver in the City of Pembroke. Officers located the driver and vehicle parked on Trafalgar Road in Pembroke. As part of the investigation a Standard Field Sobriety Test (SFST) was conducted, and further testing was conducted by a Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) officer at the detachment. 

As a result of this investigation 29-year-old Justin HUNT of Laurentian Valley Township has been charged with the following CC and Highway Traffic Act (HTA) offences:

·        Operation while impaired – drugs

·        Use plate not authorized for vehicle

·        Fail to apply for permit on becoming owner

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 November 19, 2024. 

On October 15, 2024, just before 3:30 a.m., officers from the UOV OPP responded to a two-vehicle collision in the Town of Petawawa after an SUV struck an unoccupied

parked car on Herman Street. The driver, who was the lone occupant of the SUV, was not injured. As part of the investigation a Standard Field Sobriety Test (SFST) was conducted, and further testing was conducted by a Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) officer at the detachment. Suspected cocaine, a scale, cell phones and a quantity of cannabis were seized during the course of the investigation.   

As a result of this investigation 50-year-old Bart MACINTOSH of Petawawa has been charged with the following CC, Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) and Cannabis Act (CA) offences:

  • Operation while impaired – drugs
  • Possession of a schedule I substance – cocaine
  • Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine
  • Possession of over 30g dried cannabis in a public place

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 November 19, 2024. 

On October 15, at approximately 8:00 p.m., officers from the UOV OPP responded to a single-vehicle collision on Forest Lea Road in Laurentian Valley Township after a pickup truck left the roadway, entered the ditch and struck a tree. The driver, who was the lone occupant, was not injured. The driver was arrested and transported to the detachment for testing. 

As a result of this investigation 24-year-old Conner FERGUSON of Petawawa has been charged with the following CC and Liquor Licence and Control Act (LLCA) offences:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol
  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration 80mg plus
  • Driving motor vehicle with open container of liquor

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 November 26, 2024. 

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Thomas Alexander PATRICK Was Arrested

(PEMBROKE, ON) – A Pembroke resident has been charged under the Criminal Code (CC) after a traffic stop in Pembroke during the noon hour on September 29, 2024.  Members of the Upper Ottawa Valley (UOV) Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop on Pembroke Street East in Pembroke after a stolen vehicle alert was received from the Automated Licence Plate Recognition (ALPR) integrated with the police cruiser’s In-Car Camera (ICC). The vehicle had been reported stolen in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan on September 19, 2024.     

As a result of this investigation 60-year-old Thomas Alexander PATRICK is charged with the following CC offence:

  • Possession of property obtained by crime over $5000

The accused was released to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Pembroke on November 5, 2024. 

The ALPR system can read thousands of licence plates per minute allowing officers to process more information on licence plates. It also has the capability of capturing vehicles of interest such as Amber Alerts, drivers with a suspended licence and stolen vehicles. 

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Rene RUEL – Drunk Driving

(PEMBROKE, ON) – An individual from Petawawa is facing a Criminal Code (CC) charge after members of the Upper Ottawa Valley (UOV) Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) recently investigated an impaired driving complaint.

On September 22, 2024, at approximately 9:00 p.m. officers from the UOV OPP responded to a complaint of a possible impaired driver on a motor-assisted bike in Petawawa. A short time later police stopped the driver on Victoria Street 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 investigation 48-year-old Rene RUEL is facing the following CC charge:

  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration over 80mg

The accused had their driver’s licence suspended for 90 days and their motor-assisted bicycle was towed and impounded for seven days. The accused was released to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice on October 29, 2024.  

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Officer Assaulted

(PEMBROKE, ON) – Two people are facing Criminal Code (CC) charges after a member of the Upper Ottawa Valley (UOV) Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) was assaulted during an impaired driving investigation. 

On September 8, 2024, at approximately 1:30 a.m., police conducted a traffic stop on Prince Street in the City of Pembroke and began an impaired driving investigation. While at the roadside, an individual who was not involved in the initial incident, began interfering with the investigation and the officer was assaulted. Police deployed a Conducted Energy Weapon (CEW) and the individual was taken into custody without further incident. The driver who had been stopped fled the scene during the secondary incident. No one was seriously injured. 

As a result of this matter, Reuben CONDLY, age 44 of Pembroke, was arrested and charged with the following offences:

  • Obstruct Peace Officer
  • Assault a Peace Officer
  • Breach of Recognizance

This accused was released and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Pembroke on October 15, 2024. 

On the evening of September 8, 2024, the OPP located and charged the driver of the vehicle involved in the initial traffic stop.

Bailey ADSHADE, age 26 of Petawawa, was charged with the following CC and Highway Traffic Act (HTA) offences:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
  • Failure or refusal to comply with demand
  • Careless Driving

This accused was released and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Pembroke on October 15, 2024. They had their driver’s licence suspended for 90 days and their vehicle was towed and impounded for seven days.

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Drug Bust – Names Released

(PEMBROKE, ON) – Three people are 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), and members of the Upper Ottawa Valley OPP Crime Unit, executed two search warrants on September 4, 2024, at residences on Mary Street and Moffat Street in Pembroke.

Police seized suspected cocaine and fentanyl, cells phones, digital scales, packaging materials and a quantity of cash.

As a result of this investigation 57-year-old Blake TYSICK of Pembroke is charged with the following CDSA offence:

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

Denise DUPLESSIS, age 33 of Pembroke, is charged with the following CDSA offence:

  • Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – fentanyl

Awale Abdunsir ADEM, age 22 of Ottawa, is charged with the following CC and CDSA offences:

  • Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – fentanyl
  • Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5000

TYSICK and ADEM were held for bail hearings, and both were subsequently released to attend the Ontario Court of Justice in Pembroke on September 24, 2024, and October 7, 2024, respectively. DUPLESSIS was released to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Pembroke on October 7, 2024.   

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Cocaine Bust – 5 Arrested

(PEMBROKE, ON) – Five people face a total of 20 Criminal Code (CC) and Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) charges after a drug seizure in the City of Pembroke.      

The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) East Region Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), assisted by OPP’s Tactics and Rescue Unit (TRU), Emergency Response Team (ERT), Canine Unit and members of the Upper Ottawa Valley OPP, executed a search warrant on August 20, 2024, at an apartment on Pembroke Street East.

Police seized over 200 grams of suspected cocaine and a quantity of cash. Officers also located a digital scale and multiple cell phones.

As a result of this investigation 54-year-old Lorraine KENNY of Pembroke, 45-year-old Shawn CHARTRAND of Pembroke, 30-year-old Katlin KINNEAR of Pembroke, 31-year-old Mutiur REHMAN of Ottawa, and 29-year-old Edwin EDOUARD of Ottawa each face the following CC and CDSA charges:

  • Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine – two counts each
  • Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5000 – one count each

REHMAN faces four additional CC charges of failing to comply with a probation order. EDOUARD faces one additional CC charge of failing to comply with a probation order.

All five accused persons were held for bail hearings at the Ontario Court of Justice in the City of Pembroke. KENNY, EDOUARD and CHARTRAND are scheduled to appear on August 22, 2024. KINNEAR is scheduled to appear on August 23, 2024. REHMAN is scheduled to appear on August 28, 2024.

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Drug Bust – Names Released

(PEMBROKE, ON) – Two individuals are facing drug charges after a traffic stop in the City of Pembroke.

On the afternoon of August 15, 2024, members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) East Region Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), with the assistance of patrol officers from the Upper Ottawa Valley (UOV) Detachment of the OPP conducted a traffic stop of a vehicle on Pembroke Street West in Pembroke.

A quantity of suspected fentanyl was seized by police, along with packaging materials, cash, and cell phones. Two occupants of the vehicle were arrested without incident.   

As a result of the investigation 27-year-old Emrah AHMETI of Ottawa and 44-year-old Jaclyn SHAFFER of Killaloe, Hagarty and Richards Township have each been charged with the following Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) and Criminal Code (CC) offences:

  • Traffick a schedule I substance – fentanyl
  • Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – fentanyl
  • Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5000

SHAFFER faces an additional CC charge of failing to comply with a probation order.

AHMETI was held for a bail hearing and remains in custody until his next court appearance on August 23, 2024, at the Ontario Court of Justice in Pembroke. SHAFFER was held for a bail hearing and was released to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Pembroke on September 17, 2024. 

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Two Arrested For Theft – ALVARES & VILLENEUVE

(PEMBROKE, ON.) The Upper Ottawa Valley (UOV) detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged two persons after they were located at a local business after hours. 

On August 16, 2024, just after 12:00 a.m., OPP received information regarding two persons at a local business after hours on Bennett Street in the City of Pembroke. Police attended and located the two people.

Patrick ALVARES, 37 years old, of Caledon, On. and Scott VILLENEUVE, 38 years old, of Ottawa were charged with theft under $5,000.

Both parties were released to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Pembroke on September 17, 2024. 

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Claudine CHABOYER Facing Numerous Charges

(PEMBROKE, ON) – The Upper Ottawa Valley (UOV) Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating several criminal acts of mischief in the City of Pembroke.   

On August 8, 2024, police began investigating after a number of businesses and residents reported their phone and/or internet cables had been cut causing communication outages. The incidents took place at locations on Pembroke Street West, Victoria Street, MacKay Street and McAllister Street. 

As a result of multiple investigations Claudine CHABOYER, 53 years old, of Pembroke has been charged with 13 counts of mischief, 10 counts of fail to comply and two counts of theft under $5,000.

The accused was arrested on August 12, 2024, and is being held for a bail hearing at the Ontario Court of Justice in Pembroke on August 13, 2024.

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Drug & Weapons Bust

(PEMBROKE, ON) – Four individuals are facing drug and weapons-related charges after a traffic stop in the City of Pembroke.

On the afternoon of June 21, 2024, members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) East Region Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), with the assistance of patrol officers from the Upper Ottawa Valley (UOV) Detachment of the OPP conducted a traffic stop of a vehicle on Hunter Street in Pembroke.

Brass knuckles and a quantity of suspected cocaine were seized by police. Three occupants of the vehicle were arrested without incident  A fourth individual was arrested after a foot chase and an officer sustained minor injuries after being assaulted.   

As a result of the investigation 33-year-old Tyler GODERRE of Pembroke, 20-year-old Patricia GOULET-COUSINEAU of Pembroke, 31-year-old Kyle JONES of Pembroke, and 30-year-old Terry TURCOTTE of Pembroke have each been charged with the following Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) and Criminal Code (CC) offences:

  • Possession of a schedule I substance – cocaine
  • Possession of a prohibited device

TURCOTTE faces the following additional CC charges:

  • Assault a peace officer
  • Resist a peace officer
  • Fail to comply with a probation order – two counts

GODERRE faces the following additional CC charge:

  • Obstruct peace officer

JONES faces the following additional Highway Traffic Act (HTA) charge:

  • Driving under licence of another jurisdiction while suspended in Ontario

TURCOTTE was held for bail hearing and remains in custody until his next court appearance on June 28, 2024, at the Ontario Court of Justice in Pembroke. GODERRE was released and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Pembroke on July 29, 2024. JONES and GOULET-COUSINEAU were released and are scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Pembroke on July 30, 2024.

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2 More Drivers Arrested

(PEMBROKE, ON) – Two local drivers are facing Criminal Code (CC) charges after members of the Upper Ottawa Valley (UOV) Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) recently investigated two separate incidents.

On June 19, 2024, at approximately 11:00 p.m., police conducted a traffic stop on Petawawa Boulevard in the Town of Petawawa. As part of the investigation a Standard Field Sobriety Test (SFST) was conducted, and the driver was transported to the detachment for further testing.   

As a result of this incident Donald ITEKA, age 26 of Petawawa, was charged with the following CC offence:

  • Failure or refusal to comply with demand

The accused was released to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Pembroke on July 9, 2024. They had their driver’s licence suspended for 90 days and their vehicle was towed and impounded for seven days.

On June 20, 2024, at approximately 2:45 a.m., police conducted a traffic stop on Eganville Road in Pembroke after an alert was received from the Automated Licence Plate Recognition (ALPR) integrated with the police cruiser’s In-Car Camera (ICC).

As a result of this investigation 39-year-old Ashley RUSSELL of Bonnechere Valley Township is charged with the following CC offence:

•          Operation while prohibited under the Criminal Code

The accused was released to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Pembroke on July 9, 2024, and their vehicle was towed and impounded for 45 days. 

The ALPR system can read thousands of licence plates per minute allowing officers to process more information on licence plates. It also has the capability of capturing vehicles of interest such as Amber Alerts, drivers with a suspended licence and stolen vehicles. 

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2 More Impaired Drivers Arrested

(PEMBROKE, ON) – Two drivers are facing Criminal Code (CC) impaired driving charges after members of the Upper Ottawa Valley (UOV) Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) recently investigated two separate incidents. One incident was reported by an off-duty officer and the other was reported after a citizen called 911 to report a suspected impaired driver.

On June 9, 2024, at approximately 4:45 p.m., police conducted a traffic stop on Angus Campbell Drive in Pembroke in relation to a complaint from an off-duty officer regarding a possible impaired driver. Police seized cannabis and as part of the investigation a Standard Field Sobriety Test (SFST) was conducted. Further testing was conducted by a Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) officer at the detachment. 

As a result of this incident 27-year-old Jessica Lynn TUCKER of Pembroke is charged with the following CC and Cannabis Control Act (CCA) offences:

•             Operation while impaired – drugs

•             Have care or control of a vehicle with cannabis readily available

The accused was released to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Pembroke on July 9, 2024.

On June 12, 2024, at approximately 8:00 a.m., police conducted a traffic stop on Highway 17 in Laurentian Valley Township in response to a complaint of a possible impaired driver. Suspected methamphetamine was seized and as part of the investigation a Standard Field Sobriety Test (SFST) was conducted. Further testing was conducted by a Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) officer at the detachment.    

As a result of this incident Joel ROBINSON, age 37 of Gloucester, ON, is charged with the following CC, Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA), Highway Traffic Act (HTA) and Compulsory Automobile Insurance Act (CAIA) offences:

·        Operation while impaired – drugs

·        Possession of a schedule I substance – methamphetamine

·        Driving while under suspension

·        Drive motor vehicle – no licence

·        Fail to obey lane sign

·        Use plate not authorized for vehicle

·        Operate a motor vehicle without insurance

The accused was released to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Pembroke on July 22, 2024.

Both accused individuals had their driver’s licence suspended for 90 days and their vehicles were towed and impounded for seven days.

The public are reminded to call 911 to report impaired drivers. 

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Melissa CARLE – Drug Trafficking

(PEMBROKE, ON.) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) have arrested one person in relation to drug trafficking after an investigation in the City of Pembroke.

On June 6, 2024, just after 5:00 p.m., OPP were investigating an incident that took place in the 1000 block of Pembroke St. East. During the investigation CSCU observed suspicious activity. As a result, one person was arrested.

During a search after the arrest police seized a quantity of cash along with suspected fentanyl, cocaine, methamphetamine tablets and crystal methamphetamine.

Melissa CARLE, 43 years old, of Pembroke has been charged with trafficking in schedule I substance three counts as well as one count of possession of proceeds obtained by crime under $5,000.

The accused remains in custody and is scheduled to appear at a bail hearing on June 7, 2024