(PEMBROKE, ON) - A Petawawa resident is facing serious domestic-related Criminal Code (CC) charges after an incident on the afternoon of January 7, 2023. Officers from the Upper Ottawa Valley (UOV) Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a domestic dispute involving a two-vehicle collision in the east end of Pembroke.
The accused individual was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries after coming into contact with one of the involved vehicles. As a result of this incident a 31-year-old individual has been arrested and charged with the following CC offences:
- Dangerous operation of a conveyance
- Mischief under $5000
- Intimidation - two counts
- Criminal harassment - two counts
- Uttering threats - two counts
The accused was held in custody for a bail hearing and remains in custody until their next appearance at the Ontario Court of Justice in Pembroke on January 11, 2023.
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 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 domestic violence. They can be reached at 613-649-2852 or toll free at 1-877-568-5730. In emergencies call 9-1-1.