LANARK COUNTY OPP DETACHMENT WEEKLY NEWS

(LANARK COUNTY, ON) – Between Monday, January 17, 2022 and Monday, January 24, 2022 officers from the Lanark County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to 290 calls for service. 

The calls included:

Motor Vehicle Collisions

Total:  36   

Vs Deer: 3

Parking Lots: 7

Single Motor Vehicle off Road (“in ditch”): 12

Domestic investigations

On January 20, 2022 a 33yr old resident of the Town of Carleton Place was charged with two counts of spousal assault and one count each of domestic mischief under $5000 and uttering threats as the result of a domestic investigation. The accused was held for a bail hearing.

On January 20, 2022 a 48yr old resident of Tay Valley Township was charged with two counts of domestic mischief as a result of a domestic investigation. The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Perth on February 28, 2022

The Lanark County OPP also investigated 7 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 4 reports of fraud this week. (including two separate complaints, on the same day, of people attempting to purchase puppies online)

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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