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OPP Police Press Releases West Nipissing

Assault With Weapon & Threats – Steven DENIS

(WEST NIPISSING, ON) – Police arrested and charged one person after a report of a road rage incident.

On March 14, 2024, shortly before 12:30 p.m., Nipissing West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a weapon complaint on Dutrisac Road, West Nipissing.

It was reported that two vehicles had been involved in a road rage incident on Highway 17 and pulled onto a side road to confront each other. One driver brandished a knife, while uttering a threat to harm the other driver.

As a result of the investigation, Steven DENIS, 32-years-old, from North Bay, was arrested and charged with, assault with a weapon and uttering threats.

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in North Bay on April 4, 2024.

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OPP Police Press Releases West Nipissing

Murder – Victim & Accused Names Released

(WEST NIPISSING, ON) – Police have identified the victim and charged one person after a shooting incident at a residence in West Nipissing.

On March 13, 2024, shortly after 5:00 p.m., members of the Nipissing West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a shooting at a residence on Bradley Street.

The deceased has been identified as Joseph GENEREUX, 53 years-old, from West Nipissing.

As a result of the investigation, Marc LARABIE, 48 years-old, from West Nipissing has been charged with:

·      Second degree murder, contrary to section 235 of the Criminal Code (CC)

·      Unauthorized possession of a firearm, contrary to section 91(1) of the CC

·      Knowledge of unauthorized possession of firearm, contrary to section 92(1) of the CC

The accused remains in custody and is scheduled to appear before the Superior Court of Justice in North Bay on April 12, 2024.

Investigators believe this is an isolated incident and there is no immediate threat to public safety.

The public can continue to expect a large police presence in the area. Further information will be provided as it becomes available.

The investigation is being conducted by the Nipissing West OPP Crime Unit, under the direction of the OPP Criminal Investigation Branch, with assistance of the OPP Forensic Identification Services, and in conjunction with the Office of the Chief Coroner and the Ontario Forensic Pathology Service.

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OPP Police Press Releases West Nipissing

Melisa SIMON-CARROLL – Assault With Weapon

(WEST NIPISSING, ON) – Police charged one person after a report of a disturbance at a local arena.

On March 2, 2024, shortly before 1:30 p.m., Nipissing West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a disturbance at a local arena on O’Hara Street, West Nipissing.

It was reported that after an earlier hockey game on that same day, a parent from an opposing team had assaulted another parent with a solid object in their hand. Minor injuries were reported by the victim.

As a result of the investigation, Melisa SIMON-CARROLL, 40-years-old, from Markstay-Warren, was arrested and charged with:

  • Assault with a weapon
  • Assault causing bodily harm
  • Mischief – destroys or damages property

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in North Bay on April 4, 2024.