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17-year-old with G1 licence charged driving impaired in Pembroke, Ont.
Charges have been laid for impaired driving after an investigation in Pembroke's West End. A 17-year-old from White Lakes was tested and charged. The driver only had a G1 licence. -
Renfrew County and District Health Unit issues overdose alert
Residents in Renfrew County and the area are being warned of an increase in overdoses and suspected overdose-related deaths in the community as nearby areas report potent tranquillizers in the drug supply. -
Three charged as OPP recover missing Chihuahua, drugs in Pembroke, Ont.
Three people have been arrested and charged after an incident in Pembroke where Ontario Provincial Police officers seized over 90 grams of suspected cocaine and a missing Chihuahua. -
No foul play suspected as OPP investigate deceased man in Pembroke, Ont. parking lot
OPP says there is no threat to public safety after officers were called to a parking lot adjacent to Nelson Street where a 31-year-old male from Pembroke had been located deceased. The investigation is ongoing. -
Minor injuries, one displaced from Pembroke, Ont. apartment fire
One truck and three firefighters were dispatched to a fire alarm at an apartment building on Mackay Street. One person had to be transported to the hospital with minor injuries from the fire. -
Permit reminder for Recreational Open Air Burning in Pembroke, Ont.
With a new By-Law in effect heading into the warmer months, Pembroke's Fire Chief is issuing a reminder for permit holders for recreational open-air burnings, giving greater detail as to what is and is not acceptable. -
Collective 54 charges laid as OPP seize drugs, firearms from Pembroke, Ont. apartment
Eight people from ages 21 to 61 are facing a collective 54 charges following the execution of a search warrant at an apartment on Pembroke Street East. Drugs and firearms seized by OPP. -
Off-duty OPP officer praised for heroic, lifesaving actions on Round Lake
Provincial Constable Jared Moore is being praised for his life-saving actions when he saw a snowmobiler fall through the ice on Round Lake. The driver fell in and their husband followed while trying to help. -
Two Arnprior residents facing drug trafficking charges, OPP seize cocaine executing search warrant
A 52-year-old and 47-year-old are facing drug trafficking charges following a search warrant execution at a residence on Madawaska Street. Officers seized suspected cocaine and trafficking materials. -
66-year-old Pembroke woman facing 5 theft charges relating to series of incidents
A string of thefts between February 21st and 26th in Pembroke was under investigation by Upper Ottawa Valley OPP. The investigation led to the arrest of a 66-year-old Pembroke woman now facing 5 theft charges. -
Dangerous drugs seized at Arnprior apartment, two locals arrested
A 34-year-old and a 37-year-old are each facing six charges after Ontario Provincial Police executed a search warrant at an apartment in Arnprior, officers seized fentanyl and cocaine, methamphetamine and psilocybin. -
Two taken to hospital following three-vehicle crash on Hwy.17
A three-vehicle crash is under investigation in Laurentian Hills Township. Ontario Provincial Police say it happened on Highway 17 between Plant Road and Fields Road and sent two people to the hospital.