(LAURENTIAN VALLEY TWP, ON) – A Laurentian Hills resident is facing fraud-related charges after a criminal investigation was launched in December 2022.
The Upper Ottawa Valley (UOV) Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) began investigating after a Laurentian Valley Township resident reported fraudulent activity by a contractor hired to complete work at their home. A second victim from the Township of Laurentian Hills (TLH) came forward in March of 2023. Both victims paid deposits for electrical work that was never performed.
On March 20, 2024, police arrested 46-year-old Kristopher HALL of TLH and charged him with the following Criminal Code (CC) offences:
- Fraud under $5000 – two counts
- Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5000 – two counts
- Obtaining by false pretence
The accused was released to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Pembroke on April 16, 2024.