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Meth Bust – Melissa SEVERIN

(PEMBROKE, ON) – A Petawawa resident is facing charges after an impaired driving investigation resulted in the seizure of suspected methamphetamines.  

On May 12, 2025, at approximately 11:30 p.m. members of the Upper Ottawa Valley (UOV) Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a suspicious vehicle with occupants parked at a location on John Street in the City of Pembroke. Officers attended the area and located the vehicle. Upon speaking with the driver police entered into an impaired driving investigation. The driver was taken into custody, and testing was conducted by a Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) officer at the detachment. A quantity of suspected methamphetamine was seized during the investigation.  

As a result of this investigation 38-year-old Melissa SEVERIN has been charged with the following Criminal Code (CC) and Controlled Drugs Substances Act (CDSA) offences:

·        Operation while impaired – drugs

·        Possession of a schedule I substance – methamphetamine

The accused had their driver’s licence suspended for 90 days and their vehicle was towed and impounded for seven days. The accused was released to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Pembroke on June 9, 2025.  

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SIU Invokes Madate Again! #FilmThePolice #FTP

(PEMBROKE, ON) – The province’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU) has invoked its mandate following an incident in Pembroke.

On Tuesday, April 29, 2025, shortly before 1:00 p.m., officers with the Upper Ottawa Valley Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to reports of a male on Mary Street behaving erratically and entering the roadway on foot, posing a safety risk to themselves and others.

Officers located the male and took him into custody. He was then transported to hospital. The OPP was advised that night that the male had suffered a non-life-threatening injury during the interaction.

The SIU was notified of the incident and has invoked its mandate. As a result, the OPP will not be able to provide any further information. Any media inquiries related to the SIU investigation should be directed to [email protected].

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Derick SULLIVAN Arrested AGAIN!

(PEMBROKE, ON) – The Upper Ottawa Valley (UOV) Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has arrested a suspect after a theft of power tools in the City of Pembroke.

Between April 17 and April 20, 2025, a person entered a workshop and a business van on Lea St. in the City of Pembroke. Several tools were taken. During the investigation a suspect was identified.

On April 24, 2025, police located the individual and arrested them. When they were arrested a quantity of suspected fentanyl was located.

Derick SULLIVAN, 39 years old, of Pembroke was arrested and charged with theft under $5000, break out of a place, fail to comply with probation order and possession of a schedule I substance.

The accused remains in custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in the City of Pembroke on April 25, 2025.

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Jayde SLEZSAK – Impaired Driving

(PEMBROKE, ON) – A resident of Port Dover, Ontario is facing an impaired driving charge after an impaired driving investigation in the City of Pembroke.

On April 16, 2025, at approximately 10:15 p.m. members of the Upper Ottawa Valley (UOV) Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a possible impaired driver. Officers located the vehicle in a parking lot on Pembroke Street East in Pembroke. 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. 

As a result of this investigation 24-year-old Jayde SLEZSAK has been charged with the following Criminal Code (CC) offence:

·        Operation while impaired – drugs

The accused had their driver’s licence suspended for 90 days and their vehicle was towed and impounded for seven days. The accused was released and is scheduled appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Pembroke on May 5, 2025.  

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Tracy AYRES – Cocaine

(PEMBROKE, ON) – A local individual is facing a drug possession charge after a disturbance was reported in Pembroke.

On April 9, 2025, at approximately 4:00 a.m. officers from the Upper Ottawa Valley (UOV) Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were called to an address on John Street due to an individual disturbing the peace and possibly using drugs. Police located an individual in possession of drugs and an arrest was made. Suspected cocaine was seized during the investigation. 

Tracy AYRES, age 43 of Pembroke, has been charged with the following Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) offence:

  • Possession of a schedule 1 substance – cocaine

The accused was released and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Pembroke on May 12, 2025. 

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4 Charged In Drug Bust – Names Released

(PEMBROKE, ON) – Four area residents are facing drug charges after members of the Upper Ottawa Valley (UOV) Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop in Pembroke.  

On April 5, 2025, at approximately 8:20 p.m., officers stopped a passenger vehicle on Everett Street. Suspected cocaine, along with items typically associated with drug trafficking, were seized by police during the traffic stop. 

As a result of this investigation 31-year-old Aaron LANCE of Chalk River, 23-year-old August LOVE-McCOURT of Arnprior, 28-year-old Sarah PROKSCH of Laurentian Valley Township, and 27-year-old Eric YARASKAVITCH of Pembroke are each facing the following charge under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA):

·        Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine

LANCE faces an additional charge under the Highway Traffic Act (HTA) for failing to surrender his licence. 

The accused individuals were all released and are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Pembroke on May 5, 2025.  

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HOPPER Was Arrested

(PEMBROKE, ON) – A wanted individual is now in custody after being arrested in the City of Pembroke.

 On the afternoon of April 3, 2025, members of the East Region Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) located the individual at a residence on Esther Street and, with the assistance of patrol officers from the Upper Ottawa Valley Detachment of the OPP, an arrest was made. The accused was wanted in relation to several criminal investigations this year including failing to stop for police in January, theft from a grocery store in February and thefts from a retail and convenience store in March. 

 Ian HOPPER, age 49 of Petawawa, is charged with the following Criminal Code (CC) and Highway Traffic Act (HTA) offences:

  • Driving while under suspension
  • Flight from police officer
  • Dangerous operation
  • Theft under $5000 – three counts
  • Fail to comply with probation order – seven counts

The accused was held for a bail hearing and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Pembroke on April 8, 2025. 

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Chantal ANDERSON Was Arrested

(PEMBROKE, ON) – The Upper Ottawa Valley (UOV) Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has laid charges against a Pembroke woman after a recent break and enter.   

On March 30, 2025, at approximately 11:30 p.m., officers from the UOV OPP responded to a break and enter in progress at an occupied residence in the 600 block of Pembroke Street West in Pembroke. Entry was gained and a struggle took place between the occupant and the accused. No injuries were reported. Police arrested a female at the scene. 

As a result of this incident Chantal ANDERSON, age 35 of Pembroke, was charged with the following Criminal Code (CC) offences:

  • Break and enter with intent to commit an indictable offence
  • Fail to comply with probation order

The accused was released and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Pembroke on April 22, 2025.  

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Police Ask Public To Stop Running Down Pedestrians

(PEMBROKE, ON) – With the spring season upon us and more people walking to their destinations, the Upper Ottawa Valley (UOV) Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) would like to remind drivers to yield to pedestrians. The law states that vehicles must yield the right of way to pedestrians as they cross at crosswalks at intersections with stop signs or traffic signals. At pedestrian crossovers, drivers must yield to the pedestrian until they have fully crossed the street. Pedestrian crossovers are identified with specific signs, road markings and lights.

The UOV OPP would like to remind drivers of the laws as officers will be conducting directed patrols in the coming weeks to ensure drivers and cyclists are yielding to pedestrians at crosswalks and crossovers. 

Pedestrians should remember the following when crossing roads:

•          Cross only at a crosswalk or crossover and only when it is safe to do so.

•          Do not cross when the light is red or when the do not cross sign is flashing.

•          It is safer to cross when the light first turns green.

•          Be aware of what is going on around you and don’t walk “distracted”

Drivers should always:

•          Watch for children and be cautious during the times children are walking to and      from school as well as taking extra time when traveling in and around school zones.

•          Be patient as some people may require extra time when crossing roads.

•          Slow down, pay attention and don’t drive distracted.

Fines for drivers that commit offences at school or pedestrian crossovers and crosswalks range from $150 to $500 as well as 3 demerit points.

Together we all can make area roadways safe.

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Fire – One Dead

(PEMBROKE, ON) – The Upper Ottawa Valley (UOV) Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is currently on scene at a structure fire in the City of Pembroke.

On March 28, 2025, shortly before 8:00 a.m., OPP and Pembroke Fire were called to a fire on the 300 block of Mary St.

One person was pulled from the structure and taken to a local hospital where they later succumbed to their injuries. While the cause of death cannot yet be confirmed, investigators believe there is no imminent threat to public safety. The identity of the deceased person has not been confirmed.

There remains a detour in place, and it is expected to remain in effect for some time while fire monitors the situation and the investigation continues. The public is asked to avoid the area if possible.

The investigation is still ongoing under the direction of the UOV Crime Unit, with assistance of OPP Forensic Identification Services (FIS), the Office of the Fire Marshal (OFM) and in conjunction with the Office of the Chief Coroner for Ontario (OCCO) and the Ontario Forensic Pathology Service (OFPS).

If anyone has any information that may assist the investigation, they should contact the UOV OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Pembroke/Renfrew County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or at www.valleytips.ca.

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