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Meth Bust

(RENFREW, ON) – Two people face drug trafficking charges after the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Community Street Crime Unit seized illegal drugs in Renfrew.

Street Crime Unit members, assisted by Renfrew OPP officers, stopped a vehicle on O’Brien Road on Tuesday, August 27, 2024, shortly before noon. One person in the vehicle was arrested on outstanding warrants and a second person was also taken into custody.

A search of the car then resulted in the seizure of suspected crystal methamphetamine, methamphetamine, cocaine, ecstasy, psilocybin, fentanyl patches, cannabis resin and dried cannabis. Officers also seized three imitation firearms, pepper spray, a collapsible baton, cash and items typically associated with drug trafficking.

Shannon AMIKONS, age 44 of North Algona Wilberforce, and James DENNIS, age 43 of Cornwall have each been charged under the Criminal Code, the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act and the Cannabis Act with: 

  • Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose
  • Possession of a Schedule 1 substance for the purpose of trafficking – five counts
  • Possession of a Schedule 3 substance for the purpose of trafficking
  • Possession of cannabis for the purpose of selling
  • Possession of over 30-grams of dried cannabis in a public place
  • Possession of illicit cannabis

DENNIS is also charged with:

  • Operation while prohibited under the Criminal Code
  • Having care or control of a vehicle with cannabis readily available
  • Operating a vehicle without insurance
  • Using a plate not authorized for a vehicle
  • Altering/destroying/removing a vehicle identification number
  • Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime-under $5000

Both of the accused were held in custody, with bail hearings scheduled before the Ontario Court of Justice in Pembroke on Wednesday, August 28, 2024. 

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2 More Home Invaders Arrested

(RENFREW, ON) – The Renfrew Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged two people in connection with a weekend a home invasion robbery in Renfrew.

It happened on Saturday, August 24, 2024, around 6:00 p.m. on Bonnechere Street South. Individuals broke into the home and assaulted the resident, who suffered serious but non-life-threatening injuries.

The homeowner’s car was found on fire a short time later on Briscoe Road and two people were arrested.

Maged KASSIS, age 35 of Renfrew and Jenevieve LEMAIRE, age 31 of Grand Calumet Island have been charged with:

  • Robbery with violence
  • Aggravated assault
  • Forcible confinement
  • Arson – damage to property
  • Theft of a vehicle
  • Theft under $5000
  • Break and enter

KASSIS has additionally been charged with:

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

Both individuals have been remanded in custody until appearances later this week before the Ontario Court of Justice in Pembroke.

An arrest warrant has been issued for a third person and investigators are looking for public assistance to identify a fourth person. A photo is attached.

It is believed this was a targeted incident and there is no risk to the general public.

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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.