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Linda STGERMAIN Was Arrested Again

(PETAWAWA, ON) – A City of Greater Sudbury resident is facing Criminal Code (CC) impaired driving charges after the Upper Ottawa Valley (UOV) Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received numerous driving complaints for a possible impaired driver.

On the afternoon of July 5, 2025, members of the UOV OPP responded to a report of a possible impaired driver in the Town of Petawawa. Police located the vehicle and the driver on Winston Avenue. The driver was transported to the detachment where readings in excess of two and a half times the legal blood alcohol limit were obtained.

As a result of the incident 42-year-old Linda STGERMAIN has been charged with the following CC and Provincial Offences Act (POA) offences:

·      Operation while impaired – alcohol

·      Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)

·      Breach of probation order (POA)

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 July 24, 2025.

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$2.5 Million Drug Bust

(PETAWAWA, ON) – Police have arrested eight individuals and are seeking public assistance in relation to a firearm incident in Petawawa.

On Saturday, March 22, 2025, at approximately 10:30 a.m., members of the Upper Ottawa Valley (UOV) Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a firearm discharged in the hallway of an apartment building on Wolfe Avenue. The shooter reportedly fled on foot and remains outstanding.

The investigation later revealed that the residence, which was occupied by a family, was mistakenly targeted. No injuries were reported during the incident.

Efforts continue to locate the person of interest in this investigation who may be in the Montreal, Quebec, area. The individual is described as:

·      White male

·      30 – 40 years old

·      Approximately 5’10” (178 cm) with a thin build

·      Last seen wearing a dark-coloured medical mask, dark jacket and dark pants

The individual is considered armed and a potential risk to public safety. If seen, call 9-1-1 and do not approach.

On Thursday, June 5, 2025, search warrants were executed in Ontario and Quebec as part of the ongoing investigation. Eight individuals were arrested and charged with a total of 47 offences. A list of arrested persons, their municipality of residence and their respective charges is attached to this media release (see ADDENDUM – PETAWAWA ATTEMPTED HOMICIDE).

During the investigation, police seized the following items with approximate quantities:

·      9mm handgun with serial number removed

·      Two replica handguns

·      Ammunition

·      17,000 suspected methamphetamine tablets

·      15.5 kg suspected cocaine

·      12.3 kg suspected fentanyl

·      124 g suspected crack cocaine

·      3,000 suspected hydromorphone tablets

·      112 g suspected crystal methamphetamine

·      Jewellery valued at $150,000

·      More than $264,000 in Canadian currency

The estimated street value of the drugs seized is more than $2.5 million.

The UOV OPP Crime Unit is continuing the investigation under the direction of the OPP Criminal Investigation Branch, with assistance from OPP Forensic Identification Services and the OPP East Region Community Street Crime Unit. Additional support was provided by Gatineau Police, Sûreté du Quebec, Ottawa Police, OPP Tactics and Rescue Unit, OPP Provincial Operations Intelligence Bureau and OPP Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau.

Anyone with information that may assist this investigation, including relevant home security or dashcam video, should contact the UOV OPP at 613-732-3332 or 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or ontariocrimestoppers.ca.  

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Blake BYBLOW – Drunk Driving

(PETAWAWA, ON) – An individual is facing a Criminal Code (CC) impaired driving charge after an incident in the Upper Ottawa Valley (UOV) Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Detachment area.

On May 10, 2025, at approximately 10:15 p.m., members of the UOV OPP responded after a possible impaired driver was reported in Petawawa.  Officers located the driver and vehicle parked at a business on Petawawa Boulevard. 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 32-year-old Blake BYBLOW has been charged with the following CC offences:

·        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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Do You Recognize This Theft Suspect?

(PETAWAWA, ON) – Members of the Upper Ottawa Valley (UOV) Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are investigating the theft of a quantity of alcohol from a business in Petawawa.

The incident took place on the afternoon of Thursday, April 10, 2025, after two adults males entered the store and stole bottles of alcohol.

Investigators have not yet been able to identify the persons of interest in this case. Police are now seeking assistance from the public to identify the individuals in the attached photos. 

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Upper Ottawa Valley OPP at 613-735-0188 or Pembroke/Renfrew County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or at www.valleytips.ca.

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Shaun HARRISON Was Arrested

(PETAWAWA, ON) – An area resident is facing a driving-related Criminal Code (CC) charge after an investigation by members of the Upper Ottawa Valley (UOV) Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP). 

On March 29, 2025, at approximately 7:40 p.m., police responded to a two-vehicle collision on Civic Centre Road in Petawawa. No serious injuries were reported.

As a result of this incident 43-year-old Shaun HARRISON of Petawawa has been charged with failure or refusal to comply with demand contrary to the CC. The accused was released and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice on April 14, 2025.

The accused had their driver’s licence suspended for 90 days and their vehicle was towed and impounded for seven days. 

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Pervert Alert – Jim CORDEIRO Was Arrested Again

(PETAWAWA, ON) – The Upper Ottawa Valley (UOV) Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged a Petawawa resident after an investigation into an indecent act incident in Petawawa.   

On the afternoon of March 31, 2025, police received several reports that an individual was disrobing, exposed themselves and running in traffic on Petawawa Boulevard. Police attended and located the individual at a nearby residence and took them into custody. Investigation also found that a court ordered ankle monitor had been damaged.

As a result of the investigation, 42-year-old Jim CORDEIRO of Petawawa has been charged with the following Criminal Code (CC) offences:

·        Indecent act – public place

·        Mischief over $5000

·        Failure to comply with release order

The accused was held for a bail hearing and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice located in Pembroke on April 1, 2025. 

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Kyle DESGROSEILLIERS Was Arrested

(PETAWAWA, ON) – The Upper Ottawa Valley (UOV) Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a driver with impaired after traffic complaint.  

On March 9, 2025, just after 1:00 p.m., OPP were contacted regarding a traffic complaint in the Town of Petawawa. The vehicle was located shortly afterwards. The driver was then transported to the detachment for further testing.

Kyle DESGROSEILLIERS, 36 years old, of Petawawa was charged with impaired operation as well as possession of a schedule I substance.

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 March 24, 2025. 

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Mariano SALVATI – Drunk Driving

(PETAWAWA, ON) – A Township of Laurentian Valley (TLV) resident is facing Criminal Code (CC) impaired driving charges after an incident in the Upper Ottawa Valley (UOV) Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Detachment area.

On February 8, 2025, at approximately 2:30 a.m., members of the UOV OPP responded after a possible impaired driver was reported in Petawawa.  Officers located the vehicle and conducted a traffic stop on Pembroke Street West in TLV. 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 25-year-old Mariano SALVATI 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 March 3, 2025. 

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Melodie LAKING – Drunk Driving

(PETAWAWA, ON) – A Laurentian Valley Township resident is facing Criminal Code (CC) impaired driving charges after an incident in the Upper Ottawa Valley (UOV) Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Detachment area.

On the evening of February 7, 2025, members of the UOV OPP responded to reports of a possible impaired driver stuck in a snowbank on Achray Road near Doran Road in the Town of Petawawa. As part of the investigation a Roadside Screening Device was utilized, and the driver was transported to the detachment where readings in excess of two times the legal blood alcohol limit were obtained.   

As a result of this incident 50-year-old Melodie LAKING 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 March 3, 2025. 

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Sasha MILLER Was Arrested

(PETAWAWA, ON) – A Bonnechere Valley Township resident is facing Criminal Code (CC) impaired driving charges after a collision in the Upper Ottawa Valley (UOV) Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Detachment area.

On the evening of February 3, 2025, at approximately 7:00 p.m., members of the UOV OPP responded to a report of a possible impaired driver in the Town of Petawawa after an off-duty OPP officer located a vehicle stuck in a snowbank on Civic Centre Road. Investigation found the vehicle left the roadway, crossed on to the sidewalk and collided with a snowbank. The driver was taken into custody for impaired driving and transported to the detachment for testing where readings in excess of three times the legal blood alcohol limit were obtained. Police also seized a quantity of alcohol during the course of the investigation. 

As a result of this incident 33-year-old Sasha MILLER has been charged with the following CC and Liquor Licence Control Act (LLCA) offences:

·        Operation while impaired – alcohol

·        Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration 80mg plus

·        Driving motor vehicle with an 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 February 24, 2025. 

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Matthew RAGHUNATH After Shot(s) Fired

(PETAWAWA, ON) – A local resident is facing serious Criminal Code (CC) charges after an investigation in the Town of Petawawa.

Members of the Upper Ottawa Valley (UOV) Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) began investigating on November 18, 2024. A Petawawa resident reported returning home to their apartment to find that a gun shot had been fired through a wall shared with an adjacent apartment. At the time of the incident the victim’s apartment was unoccupied and no one was injured. During the course of the investigation police seized several firearms and ammunition.  

As a result of this investigation 23-year-old Matthew RAGHUNATH of Petawawa has been charged with the following CC offences:

·        Discharge a firearm into or at a place in a reckless manner

·        Mischief under $5000

·        Mischief – interfere with any person in the lawful use, enjoyment or operation of property under $5000

The accused was released and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Pembroke on December 30, 2024.

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More Impaired Drivers Arrested


(PETAWAWA, ON) – Four 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 October 31, 2024, at approximately 2:00 p.m. members of the UOV OPP conducted a traffic stop of a vehicle on Petawawa Boulevard 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 this investigation 69-year-old Lawrence CHAPIESKI 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 3, 2024. 

On November 2, 2024, at approximately 1:45 a.m. members of the UOV OPP conducted a traffic stop of a vehicle on Petawawa Boulevard 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 this investigation 25-year-old Cole BIRCH of Chalk River 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
  • 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 December 16, 2024. 

On November 2, 2024, at approximately 3:30 a.m. members of the UOV OPP conducted a traffic stop of a speeding vehicle on Petawawa Boulevard in Petawawa. 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 was seized by police during the investigation. 

As a result of this investigation 37-year-old Cory Edward POPKIE of Pembroke has been charged with the following CC, LLCA, Highway Traffic Act (HTA) and Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) offences:

  • Operation while impaired – drugs
  • Possession of a schedule I substance – cocaine
  • Speeding 1-49Km/h over the posted limit
  • Driving motor vehicle with open container of liquor
  • Driving while under suspension – two counts

The accused was released and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice on December 10, 2024. 

On November 4, at approximately 6:00 p.m., officers from the UOV OPP responded to a single-vehicle collision on Doran Road in Laurentian Valley Township after a pickup truck left the roadway and entered the ditch. 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 30-year-old Stephan MURPHY of Whitewater Region 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 3, 2024. 

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

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Dustin RABISHAW – Impaired Driving

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

On August 10, 2024, just before 2:30 a.m., OPP received a traffic complaint regarding a possible impaired driver on Petawawa Blvd. in the Town of Petawawa. The vehicle was located shortly afterwards. The driver of the vehicle was then transported to the detachment for further testing.

Dustin RABISHAW, 21 years old, of Deep River 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. The accused was released to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Pembroke on September 17, 2024. 

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Pervert Alert – Bart David MACINTOSH Arrested For Exposing Self To Child

(PETAWAWA, ON) – The Upper Ottawa Valley (UOV) Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged a Petawawa resident after an investigation into an indecent exposure incident in Petawawa.   

On the morning of July 20, 2024, police received reports that an individual exposed themselves within view of a park area in the Town of Petawawa. 

As a result of investigation, 50-year-old Bart David MACINTOSH of Petawawa has been charged with one count of indecent exposure to a person under 16 years of age. 

The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice located in Pembroke on September 9, 2024. 

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Colton HIGGINS Was Arrested

(PETAWAWA, ON) – An individual from Petawawa is facing several Criminal Code (CC) and Highway Traffic Act (HTA) charges after members of the Upper Ottawa Valley (UOV) Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) recently investigated an altercation involving two drivers.

On July 15, 2024, at approximately 11:00 p.m., police were called to investigate after an altercation took place between the driver of a pickup truck and an ATV driver in Petawawa. The truck was kicked and damaged during the incident. Police located the driver of the ATV and took them into custody.

As a result of this investigation 27-year-old Colton HIGGINS of Petawawa is charged with the following CC and HTA offences:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol
  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration 80mg plus
  • Operation while prohibited under the Criminal Code – two counts
  • Dangerous Operation
  • Mischief under $5000
  • Driving while under suspension – two counts
  • Possess licence while prohibited

The accused was released to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Pembroke on August 6, 2024, and the ATV was towed and impounded for 45 days.