Customer charged with theft
EMBRUN — A 76-year-old was charged with theft after allegedly stealing numerous items from the Notre-Dame St. store in Embrun on January 29. Police responded to the complaint around 3:15 p.m. During the investigation, it was revealed that a customer stole numerous items in the store.
As a result of the investigation, Ghislaine Gaydamack, 76, of Russell, was charged with:
- Theft Under $5000 – Shoplifting Criminal Code (CC) 334(b)
The accused is scheduled to appear in L’Orignal court on February 19.
Family dispute leads to assault
ROCKLAND — A family dispute occurred on Leonard Street in Rockland shortly before 10:30 a.m. on January 30.
Police investigation revealed that an altercation occurred between two family members.
As a result of the investigation, a 30-year-old, from Rockland was charged with:
- Assault – Criminal Code (CC) 266
The accused is scheduled to appear in L’Orignal court at a later date.
Suspicious vehicle leads to impaired charges
EMBRUN — A driver was charged after a suspicious vehicle complaint on Route 200 in Embrun was reported to Russell County OPP shortly after 9:20 a.m. on January 31.
During the investigation, the officer utilized an Approved Screening Device (ASD). The individual was transported back to the detachment for further testing.
As a result of the investigation, Jonathan Lanois, 23, from Embrun was charged with:
- Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus) CC 320.14(1)(b);
- Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs CC 320.14(1)(a);
- Having care or control of a motor vehicle with liquor readily available LLA 32(1) and
- Drive vehicle or boat with cannabis readily available CCA2017 12(1)
The accused is scheduled to appear in L’Orignal court on February 19.
Family dispute leads to numerous charges
CASSELMAN — Russell County OPP officers responded to a family dispute on Principale Street in Casselman at 1:15 p.m. on February 2.
The investigation revealed that an altercation occurred between family members.
As a result of the investigation, a 39-year-old, from Casselman was charged with:
- Mischief – interfere with any person in the lawful use, enjoyment or operation of property – under $5000 CC 430(4);
- Two counts of Breach of Recognizance CC 811;
- Forcible Confinement CC 279(2);
- Take Motor Vehicle Without Consent CC 335(1);
- Assault CC 266;
- Failure to Provide Necessaries of Life CC 215(2)(b) and
- Theft Over $5000 CC 334(a)
The accused is scheduled to appear in L’Orignal court at a later date.
Sobriety check leads to impaired charges
ROCKLAND — While conducting a sobriety check in a local restaurant parking lot in Rockland on February 2, around 10 p.m., Russell County OPP charged a driver.
Andrew Hearn, 32-years-old, from Rockland was charged with:
- Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs CC 320.14(1)(a);
- Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus) CC 320.14(1)(b);
- Driving motor vehicle with open container of liquor LLA 32(1) and
- Driving while under suspension HTA 53(1)
The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in L’Orignal on February 26.
Suspicious person complaint leads to numerous charges
A suspicious person on Principale St. was reported to Russell County OPP shortly after 10 p.m. in Casselman on February 5. The investigation revealed that a pedestrian caused a major disturbance outside and inside a residence. Numerous criminal offences were committed where multiple people were involved.
As a result of the investigation, Jason Denis Edward Nixon, 39, of Casselman was charged with:
- Uttering Threats – Cause death or Bodily Harm CC 264.1(1)(a);
- Break, Enter dwelling house – commit indictable offence CC 348(1)(b);
- Personating Peace Officer CC 130(1)(a);
- Mischief Over $5000 CC 430(3) and
- Mischief – destroys or damages property CC 430(1)(a)
The accused is scheduled to appear in L’Orignal court on March 4.
