During the week of September 5 to September 11, 2022, officers with the Russell County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to over 380 calls for service. These included:
Numerous charges laid after motorist fails to stop for police
On September 8, 2022, shortly after 4:30 p.m., a Russell County OPP officer attempted to stop a vehicle for a Highway Traffic Act (HTA) offence on Rollin Road in the City of Clarence-Rockland.
During the investigation, it was determined that a motorist failed to stop for police and the driver was arrested shortly after with the assistance of Hawkesbury OPP officers.
As a result of the investigation, a 20-year-old male from Plantagenet, was charged with:
- Dangerous operation CC 320.13(1)
- Fail to stop for police HTA 216(1)
- Drive motor vehicle, plate improperly displayed HTA 7(1)(b)(i)
- Drive motor vehicle – perform stunt – excessive speed HTA 172(1)
- Drive vehicle or boat with cannabis readily available CCA2017 12(1)
The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in L’Orignal at a later date.
Domestic dispute
On September 11, 2022, at approximately 6:30 p.m., Russell County OPP officers responded to a domestic disturbance in Rockland
During the investigation, it was determined that a physical altercation occurred between two adults.
As a result of the investigation, a 32-year-old, from Clarence-Creek, was charged under the Criminal Code (CC) with:
- Assault – Spousal CC 266
The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in L’Orignal at a later date.
