OPP Upper Ottawa Valley Detachment
Fail to remain – Police seek public assistance: The Upper Ottawa Valley Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is currently investigating a fail to remain motor vehicle collision that took place at approximately 3:10 p.m. on Sunday January 16, 2022. The incident occurred on Pembroke Street East near Elizabeth Street in the City of Pembroke. An SUV was westbound on Pembroke Street East when it stopped and signalled to make a turn. The SUV was rear-ended by a white minivan that was also westbound on Pembroke Street East. The male driver failed to remain and continued westbound on Pembroke Street and was last seen turning northbound on Peter Street.
The vehicle that failed to remain is believed to be a white 2008-2010 Dodge Grand Caravan or Chrysler Town and Country minivan. The vehicle would have sustained front end damage as a result of the collision. Police are seeking assistance from the public to identify the vehicle and driver. The OPP is seeking witnesses and is asking anyone in the area with residential or commercial surveillance or in-car video from this January 16, 2022 incident to contact the Upper Ottawa Valley Detachment of the OPP at 613-732-3332 or Pembroke/Renfrew County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or at www.valleytips.ca
Arrest follows collision in Pembroke: On January 14, 2022, at approximately 7:30 p.m., members of the Upper Ottawa Valley (UOV) Detachment Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a single motor vehicle collision in Pembroke after a vehicle struck a snowbank in a parking lot on Bell Street. As part of the investigation a Roadside Screening Device was utilized and the driver was transported to the detachment for further testing.
As a result of this investigation Timothy PELLETIER, age 51 of Combermere, has been charged with the following Criminal Code offence: Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration 80mg plus The accused had their driver’s licence suspended for 90 days and their vehicle towed and impounded for seven days. The accused was released to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Pembroke on February 15, 2022.
OPP Renfrew Detachment
Impaired Driving: On January 15, 2022 at approximately 10:30 p.m., Renfrew OPP received a traffic complaint for a possible impaired driver on Highway 60 in Adamston/Bromley Township. Officers located the suspect vehicle and initiated a traffic stop. Vanessa MONTGOMERY, 43 years old of Barry’s Bay was charged with impaired driving and driving with a blood alcohol concentration over 80. The accused was released on an undertaking and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Renfrew on February 16, 2022.
Crime Stoppers: Crime Stoppers Pembroke/Renfrew County believes that someone may have information that could assist police in solving crimes. If you have information that results in charges being laid, you qualify for an award of up to $2,000. Call Pembroke/Renfrew County Crime Stoppers at 613-735-8477 or toll free at 1-800-222-8477. You could help solve a crime. All tips remain anonymous and you will not have to attend court. Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display. The telephones are answered 24 hours a day. Please visit the website www.valleytips.ca
OPP Haliburton Highlands Detachment
Warning to snowmobilers to stay off closed trails in Haliburton:
The Haliburton Highlands Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and the Haliburton County Snowmobile Association is reminding area residents and visitors to be patient and stay off local Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs (OFSC) trails that remain closed.
Riders who choose to ignore the closed trail signs or attempt to go around closed gates are placing themselves, club volunteers and the local OFSC club at risk. Riding these trails before they are opened can cause damage to private property and may result in loss of riding opportunities in the area.
Members of the Haliburton Highlands OPP will be out this week conducting enforcement and charging riders who choose to ignore these rules. Please check to ensure trails are available and passable with the OFSC website, www.ofsc.on.ca/trail-maps/. More information is also available through the Haliburton County Snowmobiles Association website at hcsa.ca.
“Riding on unavailable trails sets us back in the preparation process. We are concerned about on trail hazards, such as rocks and logs and you may be trespassing. A snowmobile trail requires a safety audit, which involves checking signage and potential hazards before it can open safely. Most trails here are on private property. All gates and barriers are closed for a reason. Please let your local club make arrangements to open any gate. A snowmobile trail is an un-engineered product, which changes rapidly and frequently due to terrain, weather, and club grooming cycles. Be aware, ride safely.”
– John Enright, President, Haliburton County Snowmobile Association The Ontario Provincial Police is committed to public safety, delivering proactive and innovative policing in partnership with our communities.
