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5 Arrested After Traffic Stop

(RENFREW, ON) – The Renfrew Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) charged five people for numerous offenses after a traffic stop in the Town of Renfrew.

On May 5, 2024, at approximately 11:30 p.m., Renfrew OPP conducted the stop on Gillan Road.

As a result of the investigation, all five vehicle occupants were charged.

Kiely EAST, 35 years of age from Arnprior, was charged with:

·      Fail to Comply with Probation Order, three counts

·      Fail to comply with release order- other than to attend court – five counts

·      Occupant of motor vehicle knowing there was firearm

·      Knowledge of unauthorized possession of firearm

·      Unauthorized possession of a firearm

·      Possession of firearm or ammunition contrary to prohibition order

·      Possession of weapon for dangerous purpose – two counts

·      Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking- other drugs

·      Possessions of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking- cocaine

·      Carrying concealed weapon

Jessica MOORE, 31 years of age of Renfrew was charged with:

·      Possession of weapon for dangerous purpose

·      Unauthorized possession of a firearm

·      Knowledge of unauthorized possession of firearm

·      Occupant of motor vehicle knowing there was firearm

·      Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking- other drugs

·      Possessions of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking- cocaine

Jade CHARLEBOIS, 25 years of age of Renfrew, was charged with:

·      Possession of weapon for dangerous purpose

·      Unauthorized possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm

·      Knowledge of unauthorized possession of firearm

·      Occupant of motor vehicle knowing there was firearm

·      Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking- other drugs

·      Possessions of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking- cocaine

Jacob PRESLEY, 27 years of age of Renfrew, was charged with:

·      Possession of weapon for dangerous purpose

·      Unauthorized possession of a firearm

·      Knowledge of unauthorized possession of firearm

·      Occupant of motor vehicle knowing there was firearm

·      Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking- other drugs

·      Possessions of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking- cocaine

Jason PYE, 33 years of age from Renfrew, was charged with:

·      Breach of firearms regulation- transport firearm or restricted weapon

·      Possession of weapon for dangerous purpose

·      Unauthorized possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm

·      Knowledge of unauthorized possession of firearm

·      Occupant of motor vehicle knowing there was firearm

·      Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking- other drugs

·      Possessions of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking- cocaine

All of the accused were held for bail.

If you have any information, please call the Renfrew OPP at 1-888-310-1122. If you want to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477(TIPS). Anonymous tips can also be submitted to Crime Stoppers at: ontariocrimestoppers.ca.

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Serious Assault: Wayne FLEGEL & Christopher MCCANNA-WRIGHT Arrested

(RENFREW, ON) – The Renfrew Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged two people following a serious assault in Renfrew.

On April 24, 2024, around 11:00 p.m., officers responded to a disturbance and located two males with stab wounds on Airth Boulevard. Both were transported to hospital by Renfrew County Paramedics with non-life-threatening injuries.

Two people were arrested without incident on April 25, 2024.

Wayne FLEGEL, age 60 of Renfrew, has been charged with two counts of attempt to commit murder. This accused remains in custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Pembroke on April 29, 2024.

Christopher MCCANNA-WRIGHT, age 34 of Renfrew has been charged with two counts of assault with a weapon. This accused remains in custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Pembroke on April 26, 2024.

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Armed Robbery – Details Released

(RENFREW, ON) – A Renfrew resident faces a long list of charges in connection with a convenience store robbery that happened earlier this week.

Officers from the Renfrew Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to the store on Raglan Street South on the evening of April 10, 2024. A male had flashed a firearm at the store clerk before leaving with stolen items.

There were no injuries.

On April 11, 2024, around 2:00 p.m., Renfrew OPP officers, members of the OPP Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), the East Region Emergency Response Team (ERT), the Tactical Response Unit (TRU) and the Canine Unit attended a residence in Renfrew. Two people were taken into custody.

Jonathan CHANT-SINON, 29 years of age, of Renfrew was charged under the Criminal Code with:

·      Uttering threats- cause death or bodily harm

·      Robbery using firearm (restricted or prohibited)

·      Unauthorized possession of a firearm

·      Carrying concealed weapon

·      Robbery with theft

·      Possession of weapon of dangerous purpose

·      Knowledge of Unauthorized possession of firearm

·      Occupant of motor vehicle knowing there was firearm

·      Firearm- use while committing offence

The accused was remanded into custody following a bail hearing and is scheduled to appear again before the Ontario Court of Justice in Pembroke on April 15, 2024.

The second person was released and does not face charges.