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Tracey HUDLIN – Aggravated Assault

(RUSSELL TWP, ON) – One person has been arrested and charged after an assault in in Russell Township.

On Saturday, July 19, 2025, just before 9:30 p.m., officers with the Russell County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to an incident on Ste. Marie Road.

A male had suffered multiple puncture wounds to his neck. He was transported to hospital by Prescott-Russell paramedics with non-life-threatening injuries.

Officers arrested an individual at the scene and transported them to the detachment.

As a result of the investigation, Tracey HUDLIN, age 55 of Russell Township, has been charged with:

  • Aggravated assault
  • Mischief – destroys or damages property

The accused was held in custody for a bail hearing before the Ontario Court of Justice in L’Orignal on Tuesday, July 22, 2025.

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Bank Robbery – Jeffrey QUINTAL Arrested

(RUSSELL TWP, ON) – One person has been arrested after a bank robbery in Russell Township.

On May 27, 2025, just after 9:30 a.m., officers with the Russell County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a reported robbery in progress at a bank on Concession Street.

The male had fled before officers arrived. Witnesses were able to provide a detailed description of the robber, and the vehicle used to flee the scene.

When an officer located and stopped the stop the car a few minutes later, the driver deliberately collided with the cruiser at low speed. The driver then drove off. Officers with the Hawkesbury Detachment were able to stop the car just before 10:30 a.m. on Highway 417 and a male was arrested without further incident.

Jeffrey QUINTAL, age 40 of Clarence-Rockland, has been charged with:

  • Robbery with violence
  • Dangerous operation
  • Flight from a peace officer – two counts
  • Mischief under $5000

The accused remains in custody with a bail hearing scheduled to continue before the Ontario Court of Justice in L’Orignal on May 29, 2025.

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Another Home Invasion

(RUSSELL, ON) – Members of the Russell County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are investigating a reported home invasion robbery in the community of Russell.

Officers responded to the residence on Duncanville Street just before 9:30 p.m. last night (February 11, 2025). The resident reported that three unidentified individuals had entered his home and tied him up. The male was able to free himself and flee to a neighbouring residence.

The robbers had fled the area by the time police arrived.

The investigation is ongoing. Police believe this was a targeted incident and that there is no threat to public safety.

Anyone with information should contact the Russell County Detachment at 1-888-310-1122 and refer to incident E250173807. If you have information but want to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or report online at OntarioCrimeStoppers.ca.

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Remi Clouthier Was Arrested

(RUSSELL, ON) – Members of the Russell County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged a motorist for dangerous operation and operation while impaired.

On November 2, 2024, shortly after 01:00 a.m., officers were responding to a call for service in Limoges. While northbound on Limoges Road, one of the officers observed a southbound vehicle approaching. As the vehicle continued to approach the police vehicle, it suddenly crossed into the northbound lane, forcing the police officer to take evasive action and take to the shoulder to avoid a head on collision.

Police stopped the vehicle and during the investigation observed the driver to be displaying the signs of alcohol consumption.

As a result of the investigation, Remi Clouthier, of Russell Township, Ontario, was charged under the Criminal Code (CC) with:

  • Dangerous Operation CC
  • Operation while impaired – alcohol CC

The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in L’Orignal on December 11, 2024.

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Felix Lecomte – Drunk Driving, Etc.

(RUSSELL TWP, ON) – Members of the Russell County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested a motorist for impaired driving and other charges.

On July 20, 2024, at approximately 8:55 p.m., officers responded after receiving numerous calls concerning an erratic driver on Highway 417 near mile marker

417. The complainants stated that a blue Mazda CX5, travelling west bound, was continuously flashing it’s high-beams and stopped in a live lane causing vehicles to use the shoulder to avoid the vehicle. The complainants also provided police with the vehicle’s licence plate number.

The vehicle was later located in the drive thru of the Embrun McDonalds. Officers attempted to stop the vehicle, but the driver fled almost striking a police vehicle head on. Police continued their investigation and after identifying the driver they contacted him, and he agreed to turn himself in. Police also located the suspect vehicle parked on a street in a nearby neighbourhood.

As a result of the investigation, 22-year-old Felix Lecomte, from Embrun, Ontario, was charged under the Criminal Code (CC) and Highway Traffic Act (HTA) with:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol CC
  • Flight from peace officer CC
  • Dangerous operation CC
  • Driver motor vehicle – no licence HTA

The vehicle was impounded for forty-five days, and the accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in L’Orignal on August 28, 2024.

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Another Fatal Collision

(RUSSELL TOWNSHIP, ON) – The Russell County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is continuing to investigate a fatal collision.

On June 14, 2024, at approximately 6:35 p.m., officers, along with the Prescott-Russell Emergency Medical Services (EMS), Russell Township Fire Services and the OPP’s Traffic Incident Management and Enforcement Team responded to a collision on Route 200 at St-Pierre Road in Russell Township. Initial information indicated that a collision occurred between a black SUV and a white car.

Shortly after, OPP, EMS and Fire arrived on the scene, where one of the driver’s was pronounced deceased. The second driver and passengers from both vehicles were transported to Hospital with serious injuries.

The investigation is on-going.

If anyone has relevant dashcam video or witnessed the collision, and has not yet spoken with police, they should contact Russell County OPP at 1-888-310-1122 and refer to incident number E240760627.

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Fatal Collision

(RUSSELL TOWNSHIP, ON) – The Russell County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is continuing to investigate a fatal collision. 

On June 16, 2024, at approximately 6:35 p.m., officers, along with the Prescott-Russell Emergency Medical Services (EMS), Russell Township Fire Services and the OPP’s Traffic Incident Management and Enforcement Team responded to a collision on Route 200 at St-Pierre Road in Russell Township. Initial information indicated that a collision occurred between a black SUV and a white car.

Shortly after, OPP, EMS and Fire arrived on the scene, where one of the driver’s was pronounced deceased. The second driver and passengers from both vehicles were transported to Hospital with serious injuries.

The investigation is on-going.

If anyone has relevant dashcam video or witnessed the collision, and has not yet spoken with police, they should contact Russell County OPP at 1-888-310-1122 and refer to incident number E240760627.

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Fatal School Bus Collision

(RUSSELL, ON) – The Russell County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating a fatal collision.  

On May 13, 2024, at approximately 3:30 p.m., officers responded to a collision involving a school bus and a cyclist on St Joseph Street near Chene Street in Clarence-Rockland.

The cyclist, an 11-year-old child, was pronounced deceased. The bus driver was uninjured.

The section of St Joseph Street near the collision site was closed for approximately six hours.

The collision remains under investigation with assistance from an OPP Collision Reconstructionist and the OPP Technical Collision Investigation Team.

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OPP Taser & Then Kill Dog – Claim It Was Aggressive

(Russell, ON) – The Russell County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has had to put down a dangerous and aggressive dog in Embrun.

Officers were called to Notre Dame Street, in the Lapointe Boulevard area, around 11:30 this morning when a man was reported to be walking around, armed with a large knife and behaving threateningly.

Officers arrested the individual without incident, but the man’s dog was in the area acting aggressively, attacking people, including an OPP member, as well as other dogs and animals.

Officers attempted to utilize other means to subdue the dog, including a Conducted Energy Weapon. Out of concern for public and officer safety an officer made the decision to utilize their firearm to put the dog down.

The OPP makes every effort to find an alternative, but if an animal must be dispatched the officer will act quickly and cause a minimum of pain and trauma to the affected animal.

No serious injuries were reported by individuals in the area.

The incident remains under investigation.