03/26/2026
WANTED INDIVIDUAL ARRESTED IN HEAD, CLARA, MARIA:
Officers with the Upper Ottawa Valley (UOV) detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested an individual wanted for bail violation offences in relation to a prior Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) incident.
Police say that on Wednesday, March 25, UOV OPP Offender Management and Apprehension Program (OMAP) officers, with assistance from the Tactics and Rescue Unit (TRU), Emergency Response Team (ERT) and Canine Unit, executed an arrest warrant at a residence in Head, Clara and Maria Township.
A 51-year-old was taken into custody without incident and charged with four counts of failure to comply with release order.
The accused was held for a bail hearing and will appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Pembroke on a future date. Due to the IPV component of this investigation, the name of the accused is being withheld to protect the identity of the victim. The investigation began on March 16.
If you or someone you know is living in or involved in an abusive relationship help is available. Contact Bernadette McCann House 24/7 for support, advice, or the safety of a shelter at 1-800-267-4930. The Women's Sexual Assault Centre of Renfrew County is also available 24/7 for information and support at 1-800-663-3060.
You can also attend the emergency department of any hospital in Renfrew County and ask to speak to a member of the Assault Response Team. Victim Services of Renfrew County is also available to provide emotional and practical assistance to people who have experienced domestic violence. They can be reached at 613-649-2852 or toll free at 1-877-568-5730. In emergencies call 9-1-1.
The Offender Management Apprehension Program (OMAP) is a crime suppression program designed to deter the criminal activities of repeat offenders. The program focuses on those who pose a risk to the safety of communities and individuals and are often involved in repeat criminal behaviour.
