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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. 

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Drug Bust – Names Released

(PETAWAWA, ON) – The Upper Ottawa Valley (UOV) detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged four people following a warrant being executed in the Town of Petawawa.

On July 11, 2024, the UOV Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) with the assistance of the Emergency Response Team (ERT) and the Canine Unit (K9) executed a warrant on Petawawa Blvd., in the Town of Petawawa. As a result of the warrant a quantity of suspected cocaine, cash and a prohibited magazine was seized.

Kyle DESGROSEILLIERS, 35 years old, of Petawawa was charged with possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking as well as possession of a prohibited device or ammunition.

Beau POLLARD, 42 years old, of Petawawa was charged with possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking as well as possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000.

Terrence NICHOLSON, 44 years old, of Laurentian Hills Township was charged with possession of a schedule I substance.

Ashley PATROIS-HAYBECKER, 19 years old, of Arnprior was charged with possession of a schedule I substance.

All accused parties were released to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Pembroke on September 3, 2024. 

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4 More Impaired Drivers Arrested

(PETAWAWA, ON) – Four 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 four separate incidents.

On June 1, 2024, at approximately 12:20 a.m., police responded to a report of a possible impaired driver in Petawawa. Police located the vehicle a short time later and a traffic stop was conducted on Civic Centre 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 this incident 23-year-old Zachary OKEEFE of Denwood, Alberta, is charged with the following CC offences:

•             Operation while impaired – alcohol

•             Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration 80mg plus

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

On June 2, 2024, at approximately 3:15 a.m., police conducted a traffic stop in Pembroke on Isabella Street. 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 Andrew MACDONALD, age 31 of Pembroke, is charged with the following CC offences:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol
  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration 80mg plus
  • Operation while prohibited under the Criminal Code

The accused was released to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Pembroke on July 16, 2024. 

Later, on June 2, 2024, at approximately 8:00 p.m. police responded to a report of a possible impaired driver in the Pembroke area. Police located the vehicle on Traxton Way in Laurentian Valley Township (LVTP) and a traffic stop was conducted. 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 David Andrew FAIRWEATHER, age 58 of LVTP, is charged with the following CC and Liquor License 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 to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Pembroke on July 15, 2024. 

On June 4, 2024, at approximately 7:00 a.m., police responded to a single-vehicle collision on Albert Street in Petawawa after a vehicle left the roadway and struck a hedge. The driver, who was not injured, was transported to the detachment for further testing by a Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) officer.  

As a result of this incident Luke George VERCH, age 23 of LVTP, is charged with the following CC offence:

·        Operation while impaired – drugs

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

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

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Richard CLARK Arrested For Harassments #DontBeADick

(PETAWAWA, ON) – A Petawawa resident is facing a Criminal Code (CC) charge after a recent investigation by the Upper Ottawa Valley (UOV) Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP).

Police began investigating after the victim reported harassment at their workplace.

As a result, 57-year-old Steven Richard CLARK of Petawawa, has been charged with Criminal Harassment – beset and watch complainant.

The accused was held for a bail hearing and later released to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Pembroke on April 23, 2024. 

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Jessica STEVEN – Drunk Driving

(PETAWAWA, 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.

On February 24, 2024, at approximately 2:25 a.m., police conducted a traffic stop of a vehicle on Petawawa Boulevard in the Town of 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 incident 32-year-old Jessica STEVEN of Milton, Ontario, is charged with the following CC offences:

•             Operation while impaired – alcohol

•             Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration 80mg plus

The accused was released to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Pembroke on April 2, 2024.

Also, on February 24, 2024, at approximately 10:10 p.m., police responded to a two-vehicle collision on Mountain Road in the Township of Laurentian Valley (TLV) after a northbound pickup truck collided with a southbound SUV. There were no serious injuries and as part of the investigation a Roadside Screening Device was utilized.