LANARK COUNTY OPP DETACHMENT WEEKLY NEWS

(LANARK COUNTY, ON) – Between Monday, November 15, 2021 and Monday, November 22, 2021 officers from the Lanark County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to 369 calls for service. 

The calls included:

Motor Vehicle Collisions

Total:  36   

Vs Deer: 22

Parking Lots: 1

Single Motor Vehicle off Road (“in ditch”): 6

Domestic Incidents

On November 16, 2021 a 41yr old resident of Lanark Highlands Township was charged with one count of spousal assault as a result of a domestic investigation. The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Perth on December 20, 2021.

On November 21, 2021 a 21yr old resident of Drummond-North Elmsley Township was charged with one count of domestic mischief under $5000 as the result of a domestic investigation. The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Perth on December 6, 2021.

The Lanark County OPP also investigated 5 non-criminal domestic disputes during this week.

Thefts

Officers of the Lanark County OPP investigated 4 theft complaints during the past week.

Frauds

The Lanark County OPP received 3 reports of fraud this week.

The Lanark County OPP encourages anyone who feels they may be the target of a scam, or if you know of someone who has, to contact your local police and/or the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre at 1-888-495-8501

CRIME STOPPERS 

Any person with information regarding any criminal activity should immediately contact the Ontario Provincial Police at 1-888-310-1122.  Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Lanark county Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.00. 

Contact:  Provincial Constable Joe TERESCHUK

                 Media Relations Officer

                 Lanark County OPP

Phone:    (613) 250-2242

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