Sex offence charges laid, police urge victims to come forward
Officers from the Crime Unit of the Upper Ottawa Valley (UOV) Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged a Pembroke resident with several sex-related offences in relation to a minor.
The investigation began in mid-January 2024, after a complaint was received regarding the inappropriate sexual conduct of an individual from Pembroke who had befriended the victim.
As a result of this investigation 60-year-old Dean Allan CHAPPELL was arrested on January 19, 2024, and charged with the following Criminal Code (CC) offences:
- Sexual Interference
- Invitation to sexual touching under 16 years of age
- Sexual assault on a person under 16 years of age
- Communicate with anyone under 18 years of age for the purpose of obtaining sexual services
The accused was held for a bail hearing and remains in custody until their next appearance at the Ontario Court of Justice in Pembroke on January 22, 2024.
UOV OPP Crime Unit investigators believe there may be additional victims and are encouraging them to come forward. If you have been a victim or have any information in relation to this investigation, you are asked to contact the UOV OPP Crime Unit at 613-732-3332 or 1-888-310-1122.
If you or someone you know is a victim of sexual assault help is available. The Women’s Sexual Assault Centre of Renfrew County is available 24/7 for information and support at 1-800-663-3060. The Bernadette McCann House is also available 24/7 for support, advice, or the safety of a shelter at 1-800-267-4930. You can also attend the emergency department of any hospital in Renfrew County and ask to speak to a member of the Assault Response Team. Victim Services of Renfrew County is also available to provide emotional and practical assistance to people who have experienced sexual violence. They can be reached at 613-649-2852 or toll free at 1-877-568-5730. In emergencies call 9-1-1.
Peever,S.,OPP Upper Ottawa Valley Detachment(2024,Jan.22) UOV OPP CRIME UNIT INVESTIGATES SEX OFFENCES [media release]
Police investigate ATV theft in Madawaska Valley
Police are currently investigating the theft of a trailer and an all-terrain vehicle (ATV). See photos above.
On January 19, 2024, just before 8:30 p.m., police responded to a theft call for service on Siberia Road, in the Township of Madawaska Valley. A flatbed 2022 Bear 82X black float trailer and a 2022 blue Polaris Sportsman 850 ATV were stolen from a private property.
Police are asking anyone with information surrounding this crime to contact the Killaloe OPP Detachment at 613-757-2600 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS. You could receive a cash reward of up to $2000.
Yarmel,C.,OPP Killaloe Detachment(2024,Jan.22) POLICE INVESTIGATE THEFT OF TRAILER AND ATV [media release]
Killaloe OPP lay charges following Intimate Partner Violence incident
Police have laid criminal domestic charges after responding recently to an Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) incident.
On January 20, 2024, members of the Killaloe Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to an assault call for service at a residence in the Township of South Algonquin. As a result of the investigation, police arrested and charged a 53-year-old from South Algonquin Township with the following Criminal Code offences:
- domestic assault, (four counts).
The accused was released on conditions and will appear in court at later date. The name of the accused person will not be released to protect the identity of the victim.
If you or someone you know is living in or involved in an abusive relationship help is available. Contact Bernadette McCann House 24/7 for support, advice, or the safety of a shelter at 1-800-267-4930. The Women’s Sexual Assault Centre of Renfrew County is also available 24/7 for information and support at 1-800-663-3060. You could also attend the emergency department of any hospital in Renfrew County and ask to speak to a member of the Assault Response Team. Victim Services of Renfrew County is also available to provide emotional and practical assistance to people who have experienced domestic violence. They can be reached at 613-649-2852 or toll free at 1-877-568-5730. In emergencies call 9-1-1.
Yarmel,C.,OPP Killaloe Detachment(2024,Jan.22) POLICE RESPOND TO DOMESTIC INCIDENT [media release]
